Learning to burn

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Learning to burn

Post by nori » Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:58 pm

This log is a small excerpt of a lesson between a young inexperienced novice with the fire weaves, and a more confident and competant wielder of fire turned teacher of an accepted. This log takes place largely in Tar Valon and shows compassion, discovery of new talents, and comradery with one another. Karens does an excellent job mentoring a younger, unpredictable Nori.

Main Character: Nori (third person view/Nori's view)
Main Character: Karens
Alt Charachters: Boar, Bear, Ancient Tree (RIP)

In the Square of Tar Valon…

Karens has arrived from the west.

Karens smiles happily.

Karens hugs Nori.

Karens says 'How are your lessons progressing, Nori?'

Nori perks up at the sound of "lessons".

Nori says 'well umm, you know. They're going.'

Karens says 'Hah, you seem actually happy with lessons - or was that not a spark in your eyes?'

Nori says 'I'm still working through the written parts but, I've had some practice on my own since
class.'

Karens nods in agreement.

Nori says 'well, I'm sort of.'

Nori blushes momentarily.

Nori emote: Nori blushes momentarily.

Nori says 'I'm sort of stuck.'

Karens comforts Nori.

Nori says 'I can't seem to make the fire very well.'

Karens says 'Stuck on what?'

Karens says 'Ah!'

Nori shrugs, slightly embarrassed.

Karens says 'Fire, I know a thing or two about fire.'

Nori says 'I can get it to spark but it, just doesn't all come out. '

Karens gets a twinkle in her eye herself.

Nori says 'it feels like there's more.'

Nori says 'it feels like there's a lot in there, fire.'

Nori says 'but, so far all I've managed to do is barely start some tinder.'

Nori sniffs sadly. *SNIFF*

Karens says 'Have you had the formal lessons from Sheriam Sedai yet?'

Nori says 'yes, I studied in class with her recently.'

Karens nods in agreement.

Karens starts riding a draft horse.

Karens says 'Ride up, I'll show you a bit of it'

Karens says 'Outside of the city'

Nori says 'she thinks that I am very capable but I just don't see it.'

Nori sniffs sadly. *SNIFF*

Karens says 'Let's not set the city on fire on accident!'

Karens beckons Nori to follow her.

Nori perks up a bit, clearly excited for a chance at a lesson with an experienced Accepted.

Nori chuckles politely.

Nori starts riding a small palfrey him.

Karens nods in agreement.

Karens leaves east riding a draft horse.
Nori follows Karens.

The two companions make their way east through the Gate of Daghain and south towards the forest just outside of the Lughade gates of Tar Valon in search of a proper place for a lesson on fire…

In the Scattered Trees
South of the ancient forests the trees are thinner and scattered. The great
white oak of the forest is visible in the north along with the White Tower
standing far above the wall. To the southeast the land begins to grow wet
and muddy closer to a barely visible river.
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: Southeast Shores of Tar Valon
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby, being ridden by you.
Karens the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a draft horse.
A wild boar runs through the forest.

Karens says 'There we go!'

Nori peers around at the little clearing in the woods.

Karens says 'So, first things first. Open up to Saidar and let it flow through you.'

Nori senses Karens connecting to the True Source.

Nori says 'I sneak out here a lot to try and focus.'

Nori tries to concentrate but falters slightly.

Nori says 'maybe if I start small with something..'

Karens encourages you to relax and let it flow naturally.

Karens nods in agreement.

Karens says 'Starting small is always good'

Nori closes her eyes and imagines a tiny little orb of light in her hands.

Karens says 'A light ball perhaps.'

Nori feels the flows of saidar coursing through her body.

Karens nods at Nori.

Nori opens her eyes, a smile creeping across her face.

Nori says 'I feel it.'

Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.

Nori says 'I am doing it.'

Nori feels a flow of energy from Karens to you, and you feel protected.

Karens channels some spirit into you.

Karens says 'You can do it!'

Karens says 'Start small'

Nori holds her hands outstretched.

Karens says 'Then I'll show you some fire, and we can try it together.'


Nori is already in touch with saidar, can't you feel it?


Nori begins to weave the appropriate flows...
-=+*

The room becomes brighter as you create a sphere of light above your hand.

Karens claps approvingly.

Nori snaps a tiny orb of light to life.

Karens nudges Nori suggestively. They have an understanding.

Karens says 'Good job!'

Karens says 'Very very well.'

Karens stops using a staff of sungwood.

Karens looks at Nori.

Karens says 'Let's remove the staff, for now'

remove staff
Nori stops using a staff of sungwood.

Karens nods in agreement.

Karens says 'Focus on the same fire you used for the ball'

Nori carefully places a gnarled staff of sungwood against a nearby tree.

Karens says 'But only the fire.'

Karens says 'Keep the fire in your mind.'

In the Scattered Trees
South of the ancient forests the trees are thinner and scattered. The great
white oak of the forest is visible in the north along with the White Tower
standing far above the wall. To the southeast the land begins to grow wet
and muddy closer to a barely visible river.
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: Southeast Shores of Tar Valon
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby, being ridden by you.
Karens the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a draft horse.
A wild boar runs through the forest.

Karens says 'Then slowly, but surely, channel that fire.'

Nori closes her eyes.

Karens says 'Towards this boar.'

Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.

Karens releases streaks of Fire at a forest boar, who screams in pain.

Nori slowly begins to channel her thoughts.

Karens says 'It's just a "flame"'

Nori feels a burning sensation course through her body, her veins feel as if they're flowing with fire themselves.

Nori is already in touch with saidar, can't you feel it?

Karens barely pierces a forest boar's body.
A forest boar tries to hit Karens, but she dodges the attack.

Karens stops using a dagger.

channel 'fireball' boar
You begin to weave the appropriate flows...
-
Karens barely hits a forest boar's body.
A forest boar tries to hit Karens, but she dodges the attack.
=+**+=- -=+
Karens hits a forest boar's left leg hard.
A forest boar tries to hit Karens, but she dodges the attack.

Three times is the charm!
Nori's fireball blasts into a forest boar, dropping his charred corpse to the ground.
A forest boar is dead! R.I.P.
Nori's blood freezes as you hear a forest boar's death cry.

Karens says 'Not into yourself, project it!'

Nori screams loudly.


Karens cheers Nori on loudly.

Nori blinks her eyes innocently.

Karens says 'VERY NICE!'

Karens says 'Gives a great feeling of satisfaction, does it not?'

Karens says 'Or maybe that's just me.'

Karens chuckles politely.

Nori releases her shoulders, suddenly feeling a sign of relief.

Karens gently massages Nori's shoulders...ahhhhhhhhhh...

Nori says 'where did that come from?'

Nori says 'that was bigger than any stream of fire I've ever casted.'

Karens says 'It came from you! I saw it with my own eyes.'

Karens nods in agreement.

Nori admires a burning heap of what was a forest boar.

Karens says 'It was a larger version of my streak of fire.'

Karens says 'But you surely did it!'

Nori blinks her eyes innocently.

Nori says 'I don't know if I'm classically trained in that one yet.'

Nori says 'that's the first time for me.'

A draft horse cocks its head up sharply.

Karens nods in agreement.

Nori shivers uncomfortably.

Some time later the two companions wander further into the forest in search of an old gnarled tree to resume practice and lessons…

A Great White Oak
The massive trees of the forest rise in a steep crescendo to the tallest
among them. Thick, pale bark climbs the side of this massive oak which
easily overtops the wall surrounding the forest. The spreading branches
only fall short of the White Tower on the skyline.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Southeast Shores of Tar Valon
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby, being ridden by you.
Karens the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a draft horse.
An ancient, gnarled tree looms over you.

Karens nods in agreement.

Karens says 'I like these trees, to try it on as well'

Nori narrows her eyes as she begins to concentrate.

Karens says 'Just like with everything, practice practice practice.'

Karens says 'I shall channel with you'

Nori senses Karens connecting to the True Source.

Nori remembers the flames of the tops of the village burning when the trollocs raided their town.

Nori is already in touch with saidar, can't you feel it?

Karens says 'Go for it, you can do it!'

The day has begun.
Tic length updated to: 5.785 seconds.

Nori angrily lashes out with her outstretched hands pointed like daggers towards the dull tree in the middle of the copse.

channel 'flame strike' tree
You begin to weave the appropriate flows...
-=+*

Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.
*+=

Streaks of fire flow from your hands, burning the ancient tree.

* R HP:Healthy SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Scratched >
channel 'flame strike' tree
You begin to weave the appropriate flows...
-=+*
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you deflect the blow.
*
Karens throws a fireball at the ancient tree, who screams in pain.
+=

Streaks of fire flow from your hands, burning the ancient tree.

* R HP:Healthy SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Wounded >
[channel 'light ball']
Nori begins to weave the appropriate flows...
-
Karens says 'Very good!'
=+*
Karens hits the ancient tree's crown hard.
Nori tries to quietly draw a dagger from a camouflaged hood.
Nori barely pierce the ancient tree's trunk.
Nori swiftly dodge the ancient tree's attempt to hit you.
Nori lost control of Saidar!

* R HP:Healthy SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Wounded >

Karens hits the ancient tree's trunk.
Nori tries to pierce the ancient tree, but it deflects the blow.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.

* R HP:Healthy SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Wounded >

Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.

* R HP:Healthy SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Wounded >

Nori pierce the ancient tree's trunk.
The ancient tree hits your body hard.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Wounded >

Karens releases streaks of Fire at the ancient tree, who screams in pain.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Battered >

Karens tickles the ancient tree's trunk with her hit.
Nori pierce the ancient tree's crown.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.
Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.
Nori snarls like a vicious animal.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Battered >

Karens releases streaks of Fire at the ancient tree, who screams in pain.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Beaten > [channel

Nori begins to weave the appropriate flows...
-
Karens hits the ancient tree's trunk.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.
=+*

The room becomes brighter as Nori creates a sphere of light above her hand.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Beaten >

Karens hits the ancient tree's trunk.
Nori pierce the ancient tree's trunk.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you dodge the attack.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Beaten >

Karens hits the ancient tree's branch hard.
Nori tries to pierce the ancient tree, but it deflects the blow.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Beaten >

Karens hits the ancient tree's trunk hard.
Nori pierce the ancient tree's trunk.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Beaten >
Nori illuminates the tree under a downpour of fiery lashes.

Karens hits the ancient tree's trunk hard.
Nori barely pierce the ancient tree's trunk.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you deflect the blow.
Karens says 'Not always exactly what we want.'

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Critical > You emote: Nori illuminates the tree under a rain of fiery lashes.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Critical >

Karens hits the ancient tree's trunk.
Nori barely pierce the ancient tree's crown.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you dodge the attack.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Critical >

Karens hits the ancient tree's trunk hard.
Nori barely pierce the ancient tree's trunk.
The ancient tree tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Critical >

Karens says 'But that's also a way to learn.'

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Critical >
Nori releases all weaves.
Karens tries to hit the ancient tree, but it deflects the blow.
Nori barely pierce the ancient tree's trunk.
The ancient tree is mortally wounded, and will die soon, if not aided.
The flows holding the light ball have dissipated.

weave release 1.weave
* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Incapacitated >
* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Incapacitated >

Karens nods in agreement.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the ancient tree: Incapacitated >

Karens hits the ancient tree's crown extremely hard.
The ancient tree is dead! R.I.P.
Nori's blood freezes as you hear the ancient tree's death cry.

Karens says 'Ok, let's rest now.'

Karens leaves south riding a draft horse.
Nori follows Karens.

Among Thick Trunks
In the heart of the old trees, trunks as wide as five men are common. The
behemoth trees support a massive canopy and they make a hall to rival any
palace. Silence reigns over this area in the forest, any noises getting
lost high above in the arching boughs. Many animal tracks lead to a hollow
at the base of one of the massive trees.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
Zone: Southeast Shores of Tar Valon
Door down: hollow
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby, being ridden by you.
Karens the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a draft horse.
A spotted jaguar opens its eyes lazily.
A wilted tree leans to one side, on the brink of death.
A wilted tree leans to one side, on the brink of death.

Karens leaves west riding a draft horse.
Nori follows Karens.

Before an Old Forest
Noring growth of mere decades spots the land with lean trees and low plants.
To the east hulking trees begin to grow among the much younger and a tall
pale oak spreads above them all. Through the branches to the east and south
large smooth slabs of stone are visible against a river backdrop.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: Southeast Shores of Tar Valon
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby, being ridden by you.
Karens the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a draft horse.

Karens leaves west riding a draft horse.
Nori follows Karens.

A Path on Sloping Ground
The flat forest floor begins to roll and turn, putting the occasional stone
out of the ground and shallow hills begin to form. To the south a deep and
wide river is visible beyond where a road starts but to the north is a
rolling treeline.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
Zone: Southeast Shores of Tar Valon
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby, being ridden by you.
Karens the Tower Accepted is standing here, riding a draft horse.
A crippled bear is here, drooling rabidly.
A wilted tree leans to one side, on the brink of death.
A wilted tree leans to one side, on the brink of death.

The rabid bear tries to hit you, but you deflect the blow.
The rabid bear swiftly dodges your attempt to pierce it.
The rabid bear tries to hit you, but you dodge the attack.
The clouds disappear.
Tic length updated to: 5.604 seconds.
Karens leaves north riding a draft horse.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >

Nori barely pierce the rabid bear's head.
The rabid bear tries to hit you, but you deflect the blow.
Karens has arrived from the north, riding a draft horse.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >

The rabid bear swiftly dodges your attempt to pierce it.
Nori swiftly dodge the rabid bear's attempt to hit you.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >
Karens tries to hit the rabid bear, but it parries successfully.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >

Nori senses Karens connecting to the True Source.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >
Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >
Nori slowly drops her palms to her side, her hands still warm.
Nori barely pierce the rabid bear's left foreleg.
Nori swiftly dodge the rabid bear's attempt to hit you.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >
Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >

Nori tries to pierce the rabid bear, but it parries successfully.
Nori swiftly dodge the rabid bear's attempt to hit you.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched > Wield what?

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Scratched >

Karens throws a fireball at the rabid bear, who screams in pain.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Wounded >

Karens wields a staff of sungwood in a two-handed grip.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Wounded >
Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Wounded >
Nori tries to pierce the rabid bear, but it deflects the blow.
Nori swiftly dodge the rabid bear's attempt to hit you.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Wounded >

Nori sheaths a dagger into a camouflaged hood.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Wounded >
wield staff
Nori wields a staff of sungwood with both hands.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Wounded >

Nori strike the rabid bear's left leg.
The rabid bear tries to hit you, but you deflect the blow.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Wounded >
Karens throws a fireball at the rabid bear, who screams in pain.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Battered >

Karens says 'You can wield your staff again'

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Battered >

Karens nods in agreement.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Battered >

Nori senses Karens is channeling saidar.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Battered >
Nori strike the rabid bear's head hard.
The rabid bear tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Beaten >

Nori strike the rabid bear's body very hard.
The rabid bear tries to hit you, but you parry successfully.

* R HP:Scratched SP:Strong MV:Fresh - the rabid bear: Beaten >

Karens unleashes a fireball at the rabid bear, whose charred corpse drops to the ground.
The rabid bear is dead! R.I.P.
Nori's blood freezes as you hear the rabid bear's death cry.

Karens says 'FIRE!'

Nori enthusiastically cheers for Karens.

Nori says 'fire.'

Karens nods in agreement.

Karens leaves north riding a draft horse.

Nori follows Karens.

Arriving shortly after a brisk walk back to the city the two companions are present in the Square of Tar Valon..

Nori stares at her open palms, somehow unscathed by the fiery power that flowed deep from within her.

Karens nods in agreement.

Nori appears fascinated by her recent discovery.

Karens says 'It shall not burn you, if you project it outwards.'

Nori says 'thank you, Accepted Karens.'

Karens says 'Again, practice practice.'

Nori smiles up at you, clearly very excited with the results of today's outing.

Karens says 'The flame strike is a faster weave, better for when combat is going quickly or if you want to strike out fast inbetween swings.'

Karens says 'The Fireball is more for when the target it stationary and requires a lot of damage.'

Karens says 'And if you will not get hit while working on the weave.'

Nori scribbles some notes on a tiny paper pamphlet.

Karens says 'The light ball is best cast before you set out.'

Karens grins at Nori.

Nori says 'yeah, that part helped a lot.'

Karens says 'And remember with the use of a light ball, don't wander into Tear with one.'

Karens nods in agreement.

Karens says 'I shall be off now, take care Nori'

Nori says 'well, thank you again. That was a great lesson. I have much time to practice and I won't be leaving the island anytime soon.'

Karens hugs Nori.

Nori lets out a light hearted chuckle.

Nori says 'thank you Accepted Karens.'

Karens says 'Good luck!'

Chloro
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Re: Learning to burn

Post by Chloro » Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:14 am

Rplizer +1 qps : 1
Extra meticulous edit +1 qps : 0
Length bonus +1-2 qps : 2
Summary: +1 qps : 1
Teaching:

Awards:

Nori 4

Karens 3


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