fandomhigh | Good Omens...And Bad: Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Lab Thirteen

As the students enter the classroom, they may notice first of all that there’s a spread of scones, muffins, danishes, cinnamon rolls, and other breakfast pastries. Accompanied, of course, by coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and cider. The second thing they may notice is that the room has been decorated with twinkling lights, sparkly paper snowflakes, and fresh evergreen garland.

Aziraphale is sitting in his chair, looking very pleased to be back.

LECTURE: “First off, let me just tell all of you how much I missed being here for your last couple of classes, and especially how sorry I am for missing the pageant. James has videotaped it, however, and I want you to know how very proud I am of you all.” He eyed Marty slightly for a moment, then continued. “Now, today is our second-to-last lab. We’re going to do some rune-casting, and then I want you to take the remainder of the period to work on your final projects, which will be due next Friday. Also, since I myself have missed a class and a lab, I’m forgiving any absences during the time I was away. However, I do expect to see you all in both classes next week.

“Now, let’s move on today’s topic: runic divination.”

Aziraphale gave a brief lecture on the subject ~~which I am too tired to write~~ and passed around handouts for the lab exercise. “Please use this material to do a casting for yourself or your lab partner.”

Handout #1 (use to create your own reading)
Handout #2 (use to generate an automatic reading)

HOMEWORK: “Please remember that at the beginning of the term, you were all told that there would be a class project required as part of your grade. This project is due next week. There will be a drop box outside my office each day where you can hand your project in, or you can bring it with you to next Friday’s lab.

“I’ll be in my office briefly after class today if anyone needs to see me, or you can catch me here after class.”

Syllabus
Class Roster
Classes Linkdrop
Lab Partner List

[ooc: I'm back, yay! *glomps on class* ~~Please wait for~~ OCD is up. Begin.]

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Extra credit for spelling your name in Futhark (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Futhark).

For idle chatter, project discussions, threats of bodily harm, etc.

For asking questions during the lecture, or talking after class.

Moving is finished, hooray! Now if I can just get the damn DSL working....

All the linkies are broken -- there are extra curly quotes in front of them.

Bel gave the runes a try, asking if he would be able to save his father.

The left rune represents an important element of the past. Ansuz refers to a god or the spoken word of God. It is the voice of reason, law, prophecy and truth. It is the truth heard in the wind. This rune represents wisdom obtained or knowledge delivered. It is the rune of absolute good advice and true council - the message we all must strive to hear.

The middle rune represents a deciding element of the present. Perth is the rune of chance and gambling. Throw the dice, read your fate. Gaming is a fine way to pass the night...as long as one is careful. Games of chance have outcomes that are hidden from us, and as such Perth represents secrets unknown. Perth symbolizes enjoyment and wild abandon, but be watchful, for Perth is also the rune of mystery and the outcomes unexpected. You cannot lose if you do not play, but neither can you win...

The top rune represents a force that works for you. Berkana, the birch tree, is representative of rebirth, fertility, and a positive outcome to ventures undertaken. It is also the rune of families. Here the rune is reversed, warning you to be heedful of new beginnings, lest they sour. Rebirth is either delayed, or totally disrupted. There is also a warning of family troubles.

The bottom Rune represents a force that works against you. Tyr was the Norse god of war. It was through his sacrifice that the great force of chaos, the wolf Fenrir was bound. Here however, you have drawn the rune reversed. This could mean that a sacrifice made will not lead to the desired result. It could also mean a loss, or a victory overturned. This rune warns against entering into conflicts or negotiations, especially ones requiring that an offering or concession be made - the wolf might take your hand and yet remain unbound. Note also that Tyr was the god of law, so there is a suggestion of a wrongdoer who will avoid justice.

The right rune represents the critical element of the future, at the core of the final outcome. Hagalaz is the rune of hail. Hail is a destructive and elemental force, so one can expect this rune to represent the disruption of one's life. In the harsh northern winter there is a halt to activity, and so delay or hindrance is frequently associated with this rune. The opposite of chaos is yet more chaos, as illustrated by the fact that this rune cannot be reversed.

Well...that didn't look good.

*shakes fist*

Damn you Word and your curly quotes!

*fixed*

"Mr Belthazor," Aziraphale said quietly, passing by Bel's seat as he walked through the classroom. "Could you stop for a moment after class, or come by my office hours during third period today?"

Yay!

Phale gonna jump Bel in class or should I send him by the office hours? :)

...or I can just notice the comment you made. :)

"I'll come by during third period," Bel said, ducking his head a little.

Well, I think we both tagged in at the same time on that one. :)

"What'd you get?" Blair took a seat and peeked at Bel's runes.

Nadia was setting up her runes in little patterns ~~since her mun has to get going soon and is thus not going to be able to grab her set and her book and do a proper reading for her girl, woe~~ rather than doing a proper reading.

"Sir, you're back!" If it weren't for the fact that Nadia would feel very awkward trying to hug Aziraphale in a class room, she would totally be hugging him. She redirected the aborted movements to adjusting her shoulder brace, instead. "We missed you."

Joxer frowned at all the runes, and instead wrote his name in Greek.

"Be heedful of new beginnings, lest they sour. Rebirth is either delayed, or totally disrupted. There is also a warning of family troubles," Bel recited glumly. "Doesn't sound good."

...I would certainly hope he wouldn't jump Bel in class...

Normally, Aziraphale kept a proper distance in the classroom as well. But in this case, he was quite pleased to be almost-hugged, and he smiled brightly at Nadia.

"Yes, Miss Santos, I am. And very pleased to be back as well. I missed all of you, and I hope I won't be taking any more of those trips anytime soon. How have you been?"

Cannot help it that I am so sexy.

"Not so much." Blair frowned and looked over the runes. "But maybe if you're forewarned it will go better. Being heedful might make sure the new beginning doesn't sour at all."

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