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First lesson since his most recent return to Hogwarts and Ethan Truebridge was sitting at his desk in the front of the classroom, a magical gramophone sat on his desk, the soundtrack of Les Misérables playing quietly.
The blackboard was apparently 'singing' along, as the words were sung on the record, in runic the translations appeared on the board and then disappeared again moments later.
Truebridge ignored it and kept his hazel-green eyes on the door, watching as the students began to file in.
"Sit wherever you like. Four to six people at each table if you please."
SPOILER!!: classroom description
The classroom is bright and airy, very clean and comfortable. There are no desks in this classroom, rather there are several wooden tables which would fit between four and six students quite comfortably. The tables are arranged rather higgledy piggledy, all out of alignment with each other and yet there is plenty of room to weave through the tables and walk up to the front of the classroom, or down to the back.
The front of the classroom has a large blackboard, charmed to write on itself,and when it isn't taking notes it quite often it has something to say, though you'll need to transcribe it from runic to English to make any sense of it. Truebridge also has a desk at the front of the class, set to one side, and a perfect view of all the tables arranged haphazardly around the room.
At the back of the classroom, set to one side, there is the door out into the corridor. Along the back wall there is a large bookshelf almost overflowing with books, mostly old, all very well taken care of. You're welcome to look at any of these books but if any harm befalls the tomes, there will be a severe price to pay. A long and comfortable couch takes up the rest of the back wall.
The windows along the remaining side, opposite the door and Truebridge's desk have soft white curtains that are almost transparent. When pulled they simply diffuse the light and ensure it is not too bright, allowing the room to stay bright and lit at all times. The window frames are the most interesting, if you go and inspect them, all of the exposed wood has been painstakingly carved with runes, mostly bindrunes and rune charms, set in ligature and carved then stained red. These have all been activated and almost thrum under your fingertips. No cold will pass these windows, no student will fall to their deaths. It is a barrier of safety and of comfort, and a good example of runic magic. The door into the classroom is similarly marked.
ooc note: Please note that class has finished. The thread will be open for a short time longer to allow everyone to complete the last task. Please read the following posts to catch up with the lesson, or the latest one if you wish to jump in on the current activity/question. Not all of Truebridge's posts are included here, just those relevant to the progression of the lesson.
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It hadn't taken Arya long to realize that taking notes in this class was going to be more of a chore than it was in any of her others, simply for the fact that she wanted to get the runic transcription and the alphabet. She was probably going to be needing a bigger notebook if she was actually going to be taking notes in this class. In two languages too.
Scribbling the last few words, she dropped her quill and flexed her hand, eyes on the professor as he said they were going to be making magic. Awesome. She'd ignore the bit about what they would be doing for homework for now.
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SPOILER!!: the prof
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The music went a little quieter so that it was only a bit of background. The board stopped writing on itself in anticipation.
""Ancient Runes. I've heard many people in my life call the subject 'boring' or 'useless'. As with any subject however, it is one that you will get as much out of as what you put in." Truebridge looked around.
"You each have a textbook in front of you on the table." He flicked his hand and from the shelf came a textbook which duplicated itself dozens of times over.
"Don't open them." No really, don't. "Before we get to that point, perhaps you would each raise your hand and tell the class something you know about Runes, and if you don't know anything, please share your opinion on whether or not you think Runes are a useful subject so that I know who needs convincing."
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Originally Posted by Con_Stripes
"Class has begun." Truebridge spoke up. "Please pay attention."
"Some good answers." Though truly Truebridge had expected more. "We're going to be focusing on a particular runic system this term, the Elder Futhark." He began.
"Some of you mentioned the 'runic alphabet'. While I don't mind this term, and on occasion may use it myself, it is worth noting that it is not an entirely correct term. While it is reasonable to compare a rune to a letter, strictly speaking runes are not an alphabet. Alphabet is a term for the latin based alphabet which we use, 'A B C.." and so forth, based on the names of the first two letters in Latin, Alpha and Beta. The equivalent term for the Runes we will be focusing this term on is 'futhark' and for much the same reason. The first six runes make up the name 'futhark.'"
The book in front of you is an introductory book only." Truebridge continued. "It summarises and introduces but that is all. The intent is to provide direction for your future research, and indeed for your homework assignments. This textbook is simply a guide, it is up to you to find a path, just like Runes themselves indicate the changing journey and not the final destination. You may of course use any textbooks you like as reference, but do be sure to credit your sources."
He looked around. "So for today, I suggest we skip the 'boring' stuff - you can do that for homework." Ethan Truebridge of course, never found anything truly boring, but his mind was rather different to most. "Instead we're going to make magic." He waited for the class to absorb that.
ooc: please read the Code of Conduct and refresh yourselves on the rules. Points losses will happen if there are more after this point
I'm working on the next post now... running out of words in this one.
If they were being honest Alice had never studied Ancient Runes before, not being able to take the class her first year, and all she knew about Ancient Runes was that it consisted of a bunch of symbols which meant something. Not too much background info for her to really state an opinion on the subject one way or the other, so Alice chose to sit there and listen to what the other students had to say.
She made sure to copy down the various items that popped up on the board by themselves as well as writing down Elder Futhark which she noted was the rune system they were going to be studying and using this term. Alice looked down at her textbook figuring this was going to help her survive through this class. It wasn't that Alice wasn't interested, she just wasn't sure that Ancient Runes was going to come to her all that easily.
She looked up at the teacher as he mentioned that they would be making magic today. Alice's mouth fell open slightly in confusion...wasn't that what they already did by moving their wands around and pronouncing words? She closed her mouth before making a note in her notebook that the lesson would focus around "making magic." Perhaps last year Alice would have seemed excited about embracing her magic side, but after what happened with her mother - the only magical person in her family - Alice really wasn't all that excited anymore. She put on an excited face though, at least the best she could, so that Professor Truebridge didn't take it personally.
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Kurumi wasn't sure she knew about the shape portion of the professor's response to her answer, so she decided to quickly jot that down on her parchment. "Professor, if I may, are there certain shapes that are more powerful than others when it comes to runes?" she asked as a follow up. "For example, if you used the shape of a square, which I have read represents security, structure and a few other things....would that produce stronger results when pair with, let's say Algiz than if you used a circle?" Or maybe the professor was talking about completely different shapes, like the shape of the carving of the rune itself and not the stone from which it was made.
"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
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Originally Posted by Con_Stripes
"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
Katie put up her hand and said "Uruz would be a good one because it means a lot of awesome things, then also would Kenaz, for help in work" She said smiling as she looked back down at her book to see other runes.
Jamie raised her hand and said, "The Kenaz would be a good Rune to have on a desk to help with the wisdom, insight, or a solution to a problem." She had a hard time thinking outside the box.
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"Hello Ivory." Truebridge noted the prefect badge.
"Thank you Arya."
Ah so those two were still attached at the hip. Good to know.
SPOILER!!: Arya ^,^
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Originally Posted by grangerfan8
Ancient Runes wasn't her favorite class and it certainly wasn't her best, but the young Hufflepuff had heard that Truebridge was teaching this now, so she had to attend, right? Right. Ambling into the classroom, a bounce in her step and a smile on her face, she allowed her eyes to lazily scan the classroom, settling on the professor long enough for a pleasantries. "Hey, Professor Truebridge. It's awesome to have you back."
Choosing a seat wasn't terribly difficult as she weaved through the desk and took a seat at a table that occupied her best friend. Tossing her bag off her shoulders and onto the table, being mindful of the book Ivory placed there, she gave the girl a quick hug. "Hey." The music was foreign to her ears, but it was rather catchy and she found herself drumming her fingers on the table along with the music as she let her curious eyes wonder around the classroom.
Grinning at the Professor, Ivory turned just in time to see her best friend. A quick hug back and she was dragging her friend to the windows pointing to the warm runes.
SPOILER!!: Prof XD
Quote:
Originally Posted by Con_Stripes
The music went a little quieter so that it was only a bit of background. The board stopped writing on itself in anticipation.
""Ancient Runes. I've heard many people in my life call the subject 'boring' or 'useless'. As with any subject however, it is one that you will get as much out of as what you put in." Truebridge looked around.
"You each have a textbook in front of you on the table." He flicked his hand and from the shelf came a textbook which duplicated itself dozens of times over.
"Don't open them." No really, don't. "Before we get to that point, perhaps you would each raise your hand and tell the class something you know about Runes, and if you don't know anything, please share your opinion on whether or not you think Runes are a useful subject so that I know who needs convincing."
But then the Professor was quieting the music and it was time to go back to their seats. Taking out her maroon colored leather bound journal, Ivory dipped her quill in her favorite scented ink and began to take notes.
Boring? Well, she for one had never thought it was boring per se. It wasn't charms that was for sure but it was interesting in its own right. She had a good feeling about this term however. Truebridge never failed to make a class interesting. In her opinion it was very useful or could be, if the situation arose. Her hand moving swiftly across the filling pages, she continued to jot down the little side notes he made.
SPOILER!!: More Professor
Quote:
Originally Posted by Con_Stripes
"Some good answers." Though truly Truebridge had expected more. "We're going to be focusing on a particular runic system this term, the Elder Futhark." He began.
"Some of you mentioned the 'runic alphabet'. While I don't mind this term, and on occasion may use it myself, it is worth noting that it is not an entirely correct term. While it is reasonable to compare a rune to a letter, strictly speaking runes are not an alphabet. Alphabet is a term for the latin based alphabet which we use, 'A B C.." and so forth, based on the names of the first two letters in Latin, Alpha and Beta. The equivalent term for the Runes we will be focusing this term on is 'futhark' and for much the same reason. The first six runes make up the name 'futhark.'"
The book in front of you is an introductory book only." Truebridge continued. "It summarises and introduces but that is all. The intent is to provide direction for your future research, and indeed for your homework assignments. This textbook is simply a guide, it is up to you to find a path, just like Runes themselves indicate the changing journey and not the final destination. You may of course use any textbooks you like as reference, but do be sure to credit your sources."
He looked around. "So for today, I suggest we skip the 'boring' stuff - you can do that for homework." Ethan Truebridge of course, never found anything truly boring, but his mind was rather different to most. "Instead we're going to make magic." He waited for the class to absorb that.
ooc: please read the Code of Conduct and refresh yourselves on the rules. Points losses will happen if there are more after this point
I'm working on the next post now... running out of words in this one.
Make magic. In runes?!
Grinning, she absentmindedly began to twiddle her quill through her fingers as she waited for him to elaborate.
SPOILER!!: Prof
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Originally Posted by Con_Stripes
"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
Peering into the book, Ivory huddled down over it. Reading through the different meanings. For her desk? Well, hmm.
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Alice raised her hand "I think Kenaz would defiantly be a good one to have as it would help with inspiration for answers , it is a study aid and the fact that is can help with dispelling anxiety and fear would be very very helpful in exams."
awww everyone has my answer and we cant change it so hopely i get an A for effort :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Con_Stripes
"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
Wow a teacher that wanted them to Damage school Property. Awesooommee!!!. She raised her hnd quickly because she remember one "Well I would say Kenaz because it offers wisdom and insight." and goodness knows she needed that
Hang on...they were going to be carving on the table? Grin. Things were certainly looking up, now. Even if the start of the lesson had managed to go straight over his head.
He raised his hand, after scanning the textbook for a vaguely interesting rune. "Algiz?" he questioned. "Apparently it can be used as a shield or protection, which might be good in the face of trying new magic and it going wrong. Save damaging the furniture or other people..." He might have been thinking of himself at that point. Ahem. "The channelling energies definition might also help in getting things focused and therefore correct?"
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Originally Posted by Con_Stripes
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
All right! It was cool to open the textbooks up now. Not that she hadn't already after buying it. But that was besides the point. She flipped to the chapter Professor Truebridge had told them to and scanned the list of runes for any that would definitely be scratched into her desk, if possible.
Ooh, one of them had to do with concentration and knowledge - Thurisaz. But Charisa read it over more thoroughly, and its divination meaning also included hardship and a painful event. Well, that was sort of contradictory. She raised her hand. "Professor, I think Thurisaz would be a beneficial rune. Its meaning involves focus and study aid and other things a student would want or need to do well in class. Although on the other hand, it has some scary divination meanings, like hardship. Does that affect its usefulness on a school desk?"
"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
Raven carving is Isa, book say it must reinforce magic magic and a shield too, and yes may freezes any object. "Is this okay, Professor?"
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They were gonna carve up the furniture?
EPIC!
Jim was so pleased with this that he grinned at Lexi and raised his hand to answer, without bothering to open his textbook.
"Ansuz for communication, and Ehwaz for the same thing. They'd be stronger in ligature too since Ehwaz would support Ansuz enough to strengthen it's meaning and a lot of Rune stuff is about communication anyway. It might help people... er... me, get it."
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Finally! The curiosity was almost killing her.
Opening to the first page of the book as she kept her ears open for what the professor was saying, the Slytherin waited for a moment before turning the pages until she reached chapter five. Nope. The book was not eating her. Not even a nibble on the finger. Kinda disappointing now that she knew nothing was going to happen.
Wait, it was like...an arts and crafts lesson? Looking up from her book to the professor, the Slytherin couldn't help but smile as she heard this. Who wouldn't smile? Weird people, that's who.
"Ansuz and Wunjo could be beneficial." Mmhmm most definitely. "Ansuz, being a rune of good health, wisdom, wise decisions, and success, could definitely help with the learning process. Everyone knows a healthy mind means that you are more than likely to retain more information and probably have a clearer mind which in turn, helps you think better... which could also lead to a better opportunity at success." Right? Maybe. "Plus wise decisions not only help with, not fooling around when you should be doing schoolwork, but it could also help with putting more detailed and thought out answers into your work as well instead of getting it done as quickly as possible."
"Wunjo can definitely help considering it's the rune of success, motivation, completion of tasks, and joy." Oh the joy of schoolwork. "Success is pretty self explanatory, everyone wants to be successful with the work they do...but I don't know anyone who doesn't need motivation sometimes to get their work done. And to actually be happy doing it too." Because schoolwork, was terribly boring.
She wanted to carve stuff though! Carve...into...wood. Stuff!
Neptune flipped her book open and perused a bit. Hmmmm.
"My first thought," she raised her hand then put it back down so she could hold her book up and open and point at the same time, "is Hagalaz, as this is quite a destructive assignment, Professor." However, Neptune was for it. Carving into wood... that could be quite romantic, no?
Definitely. And beneficial to herself.
"But I think I'll go with Mannaz. If this is to be MY rune, on my MY table, to better MY Runic knowledge, then Mannaz it is. Intelligence and forethought."
Oh AWESOME! Cue more bouncing followed by some serious page turning. Lexi engrossed herself in the textbook searching for Runes that would be beneficial to them. Raising her hand she called out, "I agree that Thurisaz would be beneificial since it promotes study habits, as well as Ansuz because of the communication, truth, and wisdom aspect. Ummm... also Kenaz because of study aid and energy and Wunjo for the completion of tasks and inspiration." Whoa... She just really GROOVED with Ancient Runes. Nice.
They were getting to carve school properity?
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BEST.LESSON.EVER.
Patroclus opened his page and started to browse the runes on offer, "I feel like a kid in a candy shop," he whispered to Destiny as he scanned the the various affects and attributes of the runes.
A sneaky thought crept into his mind, and it made selecting the runes extra easy, "Professor I would suggest Wunjo and Dagaz!" Patroclus smiled, pointing silently to Destiny, that it would mean that there desk would be inscribed with Runes that greatly ressembled P and D! Why was that imporant?
Patroclus and Destiny of course!
"Wunjo, would be effective because the rune promotes Achievement, Success as well as Motivation. All things a student would wish to get out of their education! Cause who doesn't enjoy the satisfy feeling of completing something!" Patroclus was stubborn when it came to get jobs down, so this Rune was perfect for him.
"Then with Dagaz, it's all about clarity, and awareness. It would help a student to focus, leading to positive outcomes!"
P and D! Best Runes Ever!
"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
Selina listened intently as the Professor talked. She was quickly writing down everything he said until she realized he was just answering Kurumi's question. Feeling quite foolish she tried to cover up her parchment that was scribbled on with all of his talking. Pulling out her book she looked through all of the runes. She was sure she had seen some of these before. Her mother was always doodling them on spare parchment when she was working in her office.
Looking through the book she saw two runes that spoke out to her: the raidho and the haglaz. The first of the two meant a journey and wasn't that what learning was all about- the journey and the change you make on that journey? The second was the haglaz which meant a disaster. From the time she was younger Selina learned that failure and disasters were natural and part of the learning experience.
She raised her hand and answered just that, "Professor, what about the raidho and the haglaz? One signifies the journey and don't we all go through a journey in school that perfects our person? And the haglaz is a trial or destruction. In school don't we all learn from our mistakes? Isn't that what learning is?" Selina asked.
Of course she was not sure if his question was even rhetorical so when she was done she blushed from her embarrassment.
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"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
Oh, thank Merlin!
Sierra more than happily opened her textbook, comforted to know that when the next question was asked, she had something other than her imagination to guide her toward saying something that made sense. She flipped to chapter five and scanned the page as the professor continued with the lesson.
She only really looked up and gave her full attention when she heard they were going to carve runes into the furniture today! That actually sounded pretty cool, and with that thought alone, she was back to thinking she may be able to survive Ancient Runes after all.
Now all she had to do was fine a rune that she believed would be beneficial to carve into her work area. Scanning the page a bit more, she raised her hand when she came across one that look perfect for her. "Eihwaz," she announced. "You see, Professor, when I first came to class, I was a little nervous because I don't know much about Ancient Runes at all. Actually, I don't know anything about Ancient Runes."
She glanced back down in her book and read, "...but it says here Eihwaz represents things like change, initiation, and confrontation of fears. I think that perfectly fits someone like me. I think carving it into the table would help give us strength and determination to continue with things that are new and possibly unheard of for us."
"I was speaking of the shape of each rune symbol themselves, however it would be an interesting experiement, Kurumi." Truebridge answered. "Certainly what you carve the rune into has some bearing on the magic, so it would make sense for the shape of what you carve the rune symbol into to have some bearing in a magical sense at least."
As for everyone else.
"I know that some of the concepts are hard to get your mind around. But we'll begin now by opening our books to chapter five." He waited for the books to open and then continued.
"The twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark are listed here, along with a few magical and divinatory meanings associated with each one. The tables you are sitting at are each made of wood and I think are rather bare. So today we're going to choose runes to carve into the tables, based on the magical associations of each rune, and activate the magic of each one, hopefully to provide beneficial effects on your learning."
Yes. They'd be carving up the furniture.
"So take a look at the list. What kind of runes do you think would be good to carve into a desk that you do schoolwork on? What kind of effects would you think might be beneficial? Put your hand up if you can see one here, and do feel free to think outside the box, there is a lot of opportunity for that. You're welcome to say a rune someone else has said, but do try to share a different magical association to that rune as well as why you think it'd be
useful."
ooc: be creative, go ahead and say as many runes as you want, as long as your character can say why they think it'd be beneficial to be on a school desk/table.
The young girl stared at the Professor as he introduced the subject and then ordered them to open their books- which disappointedly were regualr magic books. Her head was scolding her for not studing the basics of this subject again during summer. The shapes of those things always freaked her out!
She grabbed her quill- just a move to say that she was in the zone- and started reading the list. Pick one.. not hard job but carving it was the dilemma. UGH.
Hmm...
Success, wise decisions! Found it!
Louisa raised her hand. "What about Ansuz, sir?" She started looking down at the description. "One of its meaning is balance which's basically what this universe teaches us every time we learn from it." Pause. "communication, a revealing message, and justice; they're all what education interfers in; Like the way people and creatures communicate with each other. The message behind the existance of beings and things. Achieving justice by putting down laws and knowing others' rights. All of those mean we need to learn first to attain...Ansuz." Another dramatic pause. "And its magical uses include success and wise decisions... which support my analysis maybe?" She finished without realizing that she actually enjoyed that!
As much as carving into the desks sounded like lots of fun. It obviously meant that they had to use their wands to do it. Mia wasn't sure that was a good idea on her part even though she hadn't set anything on fire in quite a while there was still a possibility that it would happen.
Mia looked through her text book and found a couple of runes she thought would be helpful and raised her hand in the air. "I suppose you could use the rune Thurisaz since it is a regenerative catalyst and helps with self discipline and concentration in spite of any negative forces. It is an excellent study aid and keeps your focus.
"Then there is the rune Mannaz which symbolises intelligence, creativity and forward thinking. And it implies cooperation between individuals for the common good."
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"How about Sowilo?" Simon replied coming across it. " Its used for success and energy both of which are good for learning and effort," he supplied coming up with a rune not mentioned as he read through the list of runes present in the given chapter. He was good at runes but after a summer break wasn't about to trust guessing off the top of his head.
Satine glanced down at the Chapter and at the symbols. She decided to pick one that looked brilliant first and then see if she could relate it to the question...she found one instantly towards the bottom of the page. She shot her hand up, "Professor, I would scribble in the Dagaz." she said sounding it out hoping she was saying it right..." because it seems to help you focus and have a positive outlook and outcome and gives you clarity." she said with a little nod.
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Huh? Whaaa? Oh it was Neptune. The Blonde grinned at her younger friend whom was sat on once side of her but it was too late to make conversation, the lesson had started.
Trixie opened up her text book to the fifth chapter, eying it momentarily before relaxing over what the subject was about. It just listed the Runes, the Elder Futhark Runes to be exact. Well that wasn't too bad then was it.
But then a question was being proposed, which Runes would be useful to carve on your desk? Surely there were a lot nicer things that could be carved on there? Anyway, there was a question to be answered. The Head Girl raised her hand high after glancing briefly over the page. "I think the most important one on here would be the Kenaz Rune. For me, Wisdom is key in life, to progress and everything, and seeing as it symbolises insight as well, its two in one really" she stated. Cos you know, not EVERYONE was a Ravenclaw and had natural knowledge, we needed to gain it somewhere. "But i'd also say Wunjo as well, because its about achieving your goals, and whilst we're in school, our goals are to do well and progress when we leave. By having this rune carved into there, I feel that we'd be able to work better..." Yeah she was talking a load of rubbish.
The Blonde briefly glanced around the classroom, only to spot someone hiding at the back. Her eyes fell on him and then down to the chair next to her. She signaled with her head for him to come over, and join her. She knew that out of any of the classes, this would be the one he'd be most confused in.
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