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@icequeendia
DIA VS ONDORUS Dia, Level 16, Water Mage: Muse may use their magic to dodge a hit once per battle Ondorus, Level 5, Wind Mage: Muse may use their magic to dodge a hit once per battle SPACE ARENA DESCRIPTION: After the bell rings, the ground below the combatants will suddenly vanish, though t...
@thepelagoislands | @thelastunivir
Once Upon A Story Teller’s Keep based from this island Gwen normally didn’t approve of decisions made on a whim, and she didn’t fully trust Kurt to be capable yet on his own if he went out on a voyage. But because of his recent win in their personal race, Kurt has proven himself to be quite ca...
valkyrgwen:
@thepelagoislands | @deadeyeartisan @healingstitches @icequeendia
Conclusion: Taking the five books with them, Dia entrusts them to Gwen and to Arcadia Explorer’s Guild. To leave them here in the island would risk them being stolen. And so, to immortalize them and their story, they are protected at the guild and are advertised to the public. If they wish to see Storyteller’s Keep and live the experience each book holds, they may ask a Guild member to accompany them to the island to unlock the dome and place the books in the pedestal. They might have accidentally removed the magic from one book (blue book), but the four others were still locked– as they should be.
The Guild was entrusted with the duty to make sure those books would remain locked and accessible for all that wish to see the stories made by a loving father for his daughter.
And the photo they acquired from the first book? It’s put up in display in the guild, along the storyteller’s journal. So all that wish to know their tale may see the love shared between the family of three.
The books they salvaged from the burnt house, on the other hand, were preserved and restored, now displayed at Clove Villa. The illusion books and notes were sent along to Arcadia Explorer’s Guild together with the personal belongings of the family. But the novels they have collected remained at Clove Villa.
DIA VS MIST Dia, Level 16, Water Mage: Muse may use their magic to dodge a hit once per battle Mist, Level 8, Void Mage: Muse may use their magic to dodge a hit once per battle STONE FIELD DESCRIPTION: When the bell rings, the combatants will both feel extremely drained, like the life is being...
@thepelagoislands | @mistresstrupin
“Thank you. I like these very much. Although Martha tells me not to eat too much...”
Monster Hunting, Performing and Purchases!
Leveled up from 13 -> 16 (Requires 400 EXP till Next Level)
Had an Amazing Performance at Daybreak Orphanage!
[ Spent 3,000G at University of the Pelago Islands ] [ Spent 2,000G to perform at Daybreak Orphanage ]
[ Earned a total of 5,300G from monster hunting ] [ Earned a total of 5,000G from performing ]
Total Spent: 5,000G Total Gained: 10,300G [ +5,300G ]
Previous Balance: 74,100G New Balance: 79,400G
Stat Boosts: +8 ATK, +12 M.ATK
Minigames results under the cut
@gridballgod
Dia is signing up for a gym membership at Castanent Gym. [ 500G biweekly ]
Effects: +3 to your main stat biweekly (M.ATK), +25 EXP biweekly
Dia also took a Yoga Class [ 600G ]
+3 M.DEF
Previous Balance: 75,200G New Balance: 74,100G
A Third Attempt Dia was excited to help one of the new students in the University. She seemed eager to get a summon of her own, but before she does, needed an extra hand. As a healer, she lacked any offensive capabilities, but this was the perfect time to introduce the guardian spirits in the Un...
@thenervousnurse
Kana Kana was loving his freedom in this role card game. Who'd have thought fate would smile his way and let him do what he wants? Sure, for some people it might have ruined the point of 'acting', but Kana just wanted to have a good time anyway, with or without the worry of trying to act a part. ...
@healingstitches @deadeyeartisan
for a cause
deadeyeartisan:
░ 🌳 ░ When he heard someone new took ownership of Daybreak Orphanage, he didn’t believe it at first.Why the Orphanage? There was no business in it. He was further skeptical when he heard of a fundraiser being held there and expected the worst, but to his surprise, he finds her there.
He observed in awe as Dia played, even the little blunders from the child playing random notes was heartwarming to see. He wasn’t familiar with the music she was playing, but he quickly found himself lost in it.
She really needed to stop affecting him like this. She was so kind and gentle… Even if she grew up around a well-off family with everything that she could hope for, she was still going out of her way to do acts of kindness like these. He admired her for that.
When she finished playing, he felt too shy to approach her and inquire. What are you doing here? Why are you doing this? Why can’t I help falling for everything you do?
He instead approaches one of the employees and handed over his donation. Much like Dia, he can’t commit to working at the Orphanage, but he can donate. This was the least he could do for his home back when he had no one else. Woody and Gwen might have became his family after, but before they came along, all Kurt had was his brother and the family he made in the orphanage. Hopefully they’ll make good use of his donations.
— [ -20,000G ] for Daybreak Orphanage Donations
Previous Balance: 48,050G New Balance: 28,050G
Dia thought she saw Kurt in the crowd, but was distracted by the children that wanted to continue playing. She’s been meaning to talk with him regarding his message last Flower Festival, but their schedules hasn’t aligned as of late. As soon as she gently declined the offer of the children to play and promised to come back as soon as she can, she searched for Kurt once more, positive it was him that she saw.
And she does find him, except he was already leaving. Was he going so soon? One of her employees approached her to give her the donations that they got from Kurt, and while Dia felt grateful for the generous donation, she couldn’t help herself from wondering why he didn’t even say hello.
Once more, she grows confused. This was the exact opposite of what he said in his note.
Was he avoiding her?
[ Daybreak Orphanage Funds: 20,000G ]
flower festival
deadeyeartisan:
░ 🌳 ░ Finally, Kurt saved the bouquet for last. It was in better condition than the others so it might have been sent recently. The only person he thought would send these was Gwen, but he was with her the whole time. She already flat out told him he won’t be bothering sending him flowers and cooked him a good meal instead.
He checked the card immediately after observing how elegant the flower choices and arrangement were. A person comes to mind as to who it could be from, and he confirms it once he reads through the card. Like she always does, he flustered up as he read her message. What did she mean by it? Was this a sign that he could get his hopes up?
Regardless, he immediately started preparing an appropriate return-gift for her. He was late, but he’d rather be late than ignore her gift.
After a couple of hours, he was done and ready to have it delivered to Clove Villa. It was an arrangement of wooden flowers he handcrafted himself, all placed in a ceramic bottle with her name on it. And with it was a note — a letter at this point. Words he’d find difficult to say in person but easier through writing. Even if he erased a few lines, at least he was brave enough to send the message anyway.
Strange is one word for it. Is it strange if I’ve felt like that for the longest time?
You’re always on my mind.
I thought long and hard about what to send you this festival. The language of flowers is interesting, it’s poetic all on its own. Yet, I can’t seem to find the right ones to tell you how I feel about you.
In the end I settled for an arrangement of my own creation — flowers of different shapes and sizes, flowers that will never wilt.
Like them, may you always bloom no matter what you face in life.
I’ll be right there with you if it gets too tough.
Like them, may we last the test of time and stay as we are.
I cherish your company the most.
With love Sincerely Regards With love, — Kurt O.
When Dia received a delivery from a Kurt Oakwood, she assumed it was related to her orders from the Cherry Blossom Festival. He hasn’t dropped by to give her the ruby ring yet, but to her surprise, it was a different item.
Handcrafted wooden flowers of different variants, all beautiful and well made. It was a thought and sweet gift. Too sweet, even for Kurt.
She took the delivery to her study and read the note that came with it. The more she read, the more she grew nervous. Once again, he was being too sweet. And for every line that she read, her heart pounded louder than it ever did.
Kurt needed to be more careful with his words. He was being sweet. But if this sweetness meant something more then sheer kindness for a friend... she wouldn’t know what to do with them.
Dia folded the note and hid it in one of her books. And as for the wooden flowers? She placed them at her study desk and stared at them far longer than she intended. Confused thoughts started entering her mind, and the more she stared at the flowers, the more they grew.
She hoped she was wrong.
deadeyeartisan:
░ 🌳 ░ At times like these, Kurt was glad Dia was oblivious to his feelings. How he’s flustering up right now was covered by the fact she thinks it’s cause of the heat, and that just made it all the more easy for him to continue turning beet red. ❝ I-it’s nothing — yes, i’ll drink up . ❞
Even if they were just discussing it, he was already looking forward to dropping by. His visits there was always something he looked forward to and he was glad to catch her available most days. Even if they were both busy with their lives, somehow, fate found a way for them to still have the time to share an afternoon together. Or this time around, mornings.
❝ Mornings it is. ❞ He’ll make sure to follow the schedule she gave, wanting to see her instead of simply dropping the items off. He wanted to see what kind of reaction she’ll make when he gives them to her.
And with that, he waves her off, grinning like a complete idiot when she left. He needs to remind himself Dia was just being kind and he shouldn’t think much of it. But as he chows down on the sandwich she got him, he couldn’t help but feel extra happy about it.
activity check - may 11
Status: PASS!
Expenses
[-0G] Lives in Clove Villa
[-1,000G] Monthly fee for farm produces to Greenhill Farm @pupfarmer
Profit
[+1,500G] For working at the University of the Pelago Islands
[+1,500G] For being the owner of Pelago Express + menu
[+1,500G] For being the owner of Central Library + menu
[+1,500G] For being the owner of Coffee Shop + menu
[+1,500G] For being the owner of Cinema Paraiso + menu
[+1,500G] For being the owner of Dry Docks + menu
[+1,500G] For being the owner of Daybreak Orphanage + menu
[+500G] From creating an open
[+1,500G] For work posts (max 3) (from the University)
[+19,000G] From University Classes and Purchases
[ +31,000G ]
Previous Balance: 14,720G New Balance: 75,200G
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universityofthepelagoislands:
Dia assisted with the enrollment of students and came across an interesting form. She was grateful for the surplus of her students in her elemental magic classes but she admits there were far more interesting types of magic available. This specific class was quite rare so couldn’t help but react when she saw someone enroll. “Time magic… how interesting.”
As she registers him in the university’s records, Dia paused at the name. Dirk Westbrook. It’s familiar, and she’s sure she’s heard it before, but her thoughts wander to time magic instead and how she wished to study it further. Maybe she’ll read up on it later on her break.
“When you can, try to invest in The Art of Magic. It doesn’t take a genius to know how to punch, but magic is where the true art is at.” She gave him back his records and handed him the book he needed. Her opinion might be a little bias, but that was where her interest and expertise lies. The heart wants what it wants.
“Good luck on your classes. Try not to be late.” Her small attempt at humor wasn’t… very obvious, especially with neutral her expression was, but she tried anyway. Hopefully that wouldn’t scare the new student from coming back to the university.
[ ✉ ] — After dropping out about a year or two ago, Dirk wasn’t really sure if he’d ever end up going back to the University. He honestly didn’t see the point in attending when he had no set plan decided for his life. And as long as that was the case, he’d only be wasting his and the professors’ time. His money, too. He didn’t want that.
But his brother, despite reluctantly ‘respecting’ Dirk’s decision, continued to urge him to do otherwise in his letters. Take a few classes here and there, he would say. Try things, see what you like.
So with nothing else to do, he did just that. His friend Komari, who was in a pretty similar situation to his own, had talked about a few courses being offered to help students improve on their physical and magical abilities. That sounded fairly interesting to Dirk, so he gave it a shot. It would at least give him something to do… and maybe help him not feel so aimless and inadequate all the time.
He signs up for a few classes, and is surprised to see the object of Kurt’s affections handing him his records. Wowza. She was rich, and a professor too? Man, did that guy know how to aim high!
“Ah, yeah… I was actually eyeing that one too, but I figured I’d save it for next time!” He chuckles, “Price was pretty steep, and I didn’t want to end up completely broke, y’know?” Now that he thought about it… no. No, she probably didn’t.
To her warning, he grins and tips his hat. “Thanks! And don’t worry– I’ve got the fastest feet on the islands, Miss. I’ll be here with plenty of time to spare.”
deadeyeartisan:
universityofthepelagoislands:
It was strange being an instructor for a friend, but it was her job now. She was always happy to share what she learned with him even before they both entered the University anyway so this wasn’t too different from what they were used to.
As her last lesson for this semester comes to end, she feels a tinge of pride as she realizes Kurt finished all his courses for Elemental Magic. “If you ever want to learn more, you know where to find me.”
“I look forward to learning more with you.”
░ 🌳 ░ While Kurt was proud of himself he finished the courses from the University, he felt saddened by the fact he was losing a chance to spend more time with Dia. He was probably the only one feeling sentimental about this and she was just doing her job, but she enjoyed learning with her. He’s going to miss listening to her lectures, but he was at least reassured when she spoke of learning more with him. ❝ Same here. ❞
thundafists:
universityofthepelagoislands:
So tall…
That was Dia’s first impression of the student that she assisted in enrolling for his next set of classes. At first, she was intimidated by his overall presence. Not only was he tall, but his expressions were almost menacing.
But Dia knew better than to judge based on appearances. Any one who wishes to learn was a good person in Dia’s book (ba dum tss) and so she tried her best to assist him.
He was a Berserker.
And it seemed lightning was his element, too.
Together it made for a chaotic and destructive force. She can only imagine, but It must have been hard to control his strength.
In a sense, he was her complete opposite. The Lightning against her Water. Pure Physical Strength as opposed to her Magic.And a towering form over her smaller self.
“Self-control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power. Wise words from James Allen.” She recited the quote as she hands over the books he also purchased, hoping he’d learn from it somehow. “I look forward to seeing you progress in my class.
░ ⚡ ░ Dylas enrolled at the University of the Pelago Islands to at least get some education. Before he could enroll in any of the more traditional courses, he was intrigued by the physical and magical classes they had that aimed to increase not one’s academic knowledge, but one’s skills. He threw away his previous plans and went for those instead. e ignored her and turned away immediately after getting his books.
He was just about done with enrolling when the one that assisted him and sold him the books recited some lines he wasn’t familiar with. He didn’t know what to say after hearing what she said so he just quietly acknowledge her with a nod before walking away. She was supposed to be his teacher? Hell, she could pass as his child for being so damn tiny!
Still, what she said hit Dylas right where it mattered. Self-control… that part he didn’t have yet, but he wanted to have it, no matter what it takes.
for a cause
It hasn’t been long since Dia placed some investments in Daybreak Orphanage and became the owner. It was her only Arcadian ‘business’ and while she could have taken ownership of others, this was entrusted to her by a friend. When she took it over, she noticed the place was severely lacking in many things-- order, funding, employees and volunteers. It came to her attention that money isn’t the only thing it needed.
And so, to attract the community’s attention and focus it on the children, Dia held a small fund-raising event. With the Flower Festival just ending and most of the community’s moods all fluffy and giving, Dia thought it was the perfect time to hold such an event.
At the Orphanage’s garden, she set up a small area for people to eat, listen to music and play with the children. Since she was never the best at socializing, Dia took it upon herself to handle the music instead of making a fool of herself elsewhere.
She had a piano donated to the orphanage and while it was difficult to set up in the garden, it wasn’t impossible. The children excitedly played with it at first, careless fingers creating the most random of tunes by striking the black and white keys.
Once everyone had their fun, Dia gently told them she’d have to use it for a bit. One child refused to go anywhere, so instead of shooing them away, Dia sat beside the enthusiastic pianist. “Can you let big sister play first? It won’t take long, I promise.” The child eventually settled with sitting on her lap-- it was uncomfortable at first, but Dia found it endearing after a while.
Not wanting to bother with calling people’s attention, Dia simply started playing. The child on her lap at first started hitting random keys but it didn’t take too long for them to quiet down and simply observe as Dia’s fingers moved through the keys, a level of finesse and composure present as the song comes to life.
Her performance was far from perfect, but it wasn’t too bad, either. Unlike words, music was easier to understand and Dia was sure her intentions would reach those that listened. It was a solemn and emotional song, a mix of a sad, cheerful and hopeful melody. Most of the kids here were the same and even if Dia can’t fully relate, she empathized with what they had to go through.
The song comes to an end and the child that had been sitting obediently on Dia’s lap started getting excitable again. Dia couldn’t help but laugh softly as once more, the child started hitting random notes. One of these days, she’ll have to give proper lessons. For now, she lets them do as they please.
Hopefully the small event would gather enough funds and attention towards the Orphanage to acquire more volunteers. Her home is at Leuda and even she can’t commit herself to visiting. Hopefully she’ll find people that will.
Monster Hunting, Performing and Purchases!
Leveled up from 11 -> 13 (Requires 300 EXP till Next Level)
Had an Amazing Performance at Daybreak Orphanage!
[ Spent 15,000G for her Summoning Quest Rewards! ] [ Spent 17,000G for Flower Festival Deliveries! @magic-of-negotiation ] [ Spent 2,000G to perform at Daybreak Orphanage ] [ Spent 5,000G for a performance blessing @odetoodette ]
[ Earned a total of 4,520G from monster hunting ] [ Earned a total of 5,000G from performing ]
Total Spent: 39,500G Total Gained: 9,520G [ -29,480G ]
Previous Balance: 44,200G New Balance: 14,720G
Stat Boosts: +7 SPD, +8 M.ATK, +2 DEF
Minigames results under the cut
