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Care for Magical Creatures; Monday, Period One; September 22.
The Danger Shop today was seeming to finally serve a purpose greater than a classroom for Minsc to slowly demolish. They would still find themselves inside, however, in what looked like a very nice and cozy...and abnormally spacious to make room for the whole lot of them...tavern. A cheery fire crackled in the large hearth, where the smell of something cooking in a large pot filled the room. Minsc was kicked back with his feet up on a table, swigging at a nice mug of apple cider (it was early, after all!) and Boo was settled at his boots with a very familiar water-in-saucer scenario.
When the class filed in, he took a last big swig, clunked the mug down on the table, and let out a long, satisfied, "Ahhh!" Then he stood up to adress his students.
"Good morning, class! Have a seat, have some cider! We have quite a very, very important topic to discuss today. We are talking about every day magical creatures that can help you in even the most mundane of tasks! But, like all things magical, if you don't know what you are doing, you will be quite sorry! But, if you do know, well, then, good on you! You will benefit much!"
"I also want to take the chance to compliment you all on your do-gooding this weekend. Brava! I am very sad that I did not get to see it, as I had a whollop on the head, but, if anyone might be interested in a little extra credit, I just might be willing to give some to any do-gooder who will share their story with me after class!"
"But now! Magical creatures of the household, OR? Magical creatures no one should be without. Here we have a basic home and, in a moment, you will need to go about it and invoke and work with these creatures, but I am not so mean as to send you out with a warning! Allow me to cover what you may encounter:
"The domovoi: Small, hairy, masculine little buggers! Traditionally, every home is said to have one of these, and they are the guardians of the home. It is only angered when the family of the home does not do a good job of keeping it nice and neat and tidy. It is also said to not like foul language; sensitive ears, you see! If you do well to keep your home nice, it might even help you continue the trend! If not, though, watch out! To attract a domovoi, there are a few things you may do: they love biscuits and milk, I hear, but if that does not seem to help, you must dress your best and go out into the yard and say -- you might want to write this down-- "Dedushka Dobrokhot, please come into my house and tend the flocks!" If you want to get rid of a pesky domovoi, and get a better one, go around the house and, grab a broom," Minsc did just this, "and beat upon the walls," and this as well, "and shout," of course, he shouted, "Grandfather Domovoy, help me chase away this intruder!" And you can even try to get the domovoi to follow you if you move, by telling him, 'Domovoy! Domovoy! Don't stay here but come with our family!'"
"Their favourite place to live is under the threshold of the door or in the stove." He gestured toward the hearth. "Sometimes, you can place a piece of bread near it to attract them out. Careful if you have pets! A domovoi will be very nice if he likes them, but if he does not...well." Minsc chuckled darkly. "Good luck! They will also help keep you out of trouble, but in ways you don't expect. Pull your hair, make loud moans and howls to get your attention. If it shows itself without coaxing, it is forwarning of a death; if it is weeping, it is a death in the family. Laughing is good news, though, as it always is! If it's brushing all that hair he has, someone's going to get married! Domovoi are great things to have around!
"But not always good! Like I said, treat your house badly, and the domovoi will act in kind. Break your dishes, leave muddy footprints, creak in the walls, bang on pots! Sometimes, it is less than honest in its way of helping, stealing grain from neighbors or harass their horses! And, if you get a lot of them together, hoo boy! They can have some crazy parties!
"The brownie: The brownie is very, very similar to the domovoi, but you'll notive many things about these household creatures. They prefer porrage and honey as a treat, and, if constant gifts are not given or they feel taken advantage of, they will just up and leave. The best time to get to know a brownie is during the harvest time, because he is fond of dairy products...and milkmaids! Yes, the brownie is a little more flirtation than the domovoi may be, so, little ladies, you might want to keep an eye on your brownies, because they're certainly keeping an eye on you! They will usually find their home in unused parts of the house, cellars and attics and the like. A seat at the fire," Minsc gave a meaningful glance that way, "is left empty for them. Generally, while they do similar tasks as the domovoi, brownies are considered more personable and more mischevious as well. If you've thought you've misplaced something, there's a good chance you could look to your brownie for an explanation."
"The tomte: Still very similar, the tomte often has the special task of watching over a household's children. While I'm sure none of you have to worry about that yet," he gave a nervous laugh there, because one could never tell!, "it is still pretty helpful! He is skilled in illusions and making himself invisible, so he rarely gets seen beyond brief glimpses. Usually. And, despite his wee tiny size, he is verah strong! In body, anyway. His spirit is not quite so bold, and he is very easily offended. And he could either just give you a stout box on the ears or he may kill your cattle. So it's best to just, you know, not take the risk. He is a traditionalist and does not like changes more often than not, and he dispises rudeness. A clean mouth and clean hands goes far with the tomte! If you spill something, make sure to shout a warning to the tomte below! 'Hallo, tomte! Cranberry juice, coming through!' Ang give him porridge, with butter on top, on holidays; he likes that! On top, though! I heard tell of one story where the butter was put underneath the porridge and the tomte, he killed the farmer's poor cow, because he did not realize there was butter after all until after he ate the porridge. So he felt so distressed over this that he went and stole another cow to replace the other one." Minsc sadly shook his head. "But a tomte would never kill a horse; that is their favourite --they like to braid their manes and tails, despite not being very good at it." Minsc couldn't help grinning a bit at Janif he was there.
"So there we have it! I have talked a lot and a lot and for that I am sorry, but it may be very useful to know these things if you happen to get a domovoi or a brownie or a tomte in your house! And these are just some of the most popular kinds. There are also hobs and hobgoblins and gnomes and kobolds and kikimora and many, many more, but we have only so much time and things to do still! What I would like you to do today is this: take a walk around the house, find these household creatures, and interact with them. I've programmed them to be a bit friendlier than usual so that you may. Try to do something nice, or try to do something naughty and try to smooth it over. Whatever you'd like!"
"And once you've done that, step outside and in a barn, you will find your eggs waiting for you! It is getting about time to start bonding with them before they hatch, so chat them up a bit, let them know your voice so when they come out, they think of you as a parent and not as a meal!"
"And if there are any questions, please do not hesitate to come bother me or Boo! And help yourself to the cider; it is very delicious!"
[[please wait for the OCD has broken all of my dishes and please mind the OOC note! ]]
[[ tavern setting taken from Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness, which mostly (although loosely) inspired this whole lesson. And now I desperately want to play the game again! ]]
[[ Class Syllabus and Roster ]]
When the class filed in, he took a last big swig, clunked the mug down on the table, and let out a long, satisfied, "Ahhh!" Then he stood up to adress his students.
"Good morning, class! Have a seat, have some cider! We have quite a very, very important topic to discuss today. We are talking about every day magical creatures that can help you in even the most mundane of tasks! But, like all things magical, if you don't know what you are doing, you will be quite sorry! But, if you do know, well, then, good on you! You will benefit much!"
"I also want to take the chance to compliment you all on your do-gooding this weekend. Brava! I am very sad that I did not get to see it, as I had a whollop on the head, but, if anyone might be interested in a little extra credit, I just might be willing to give some to any do-gooder who will share their story with me after class!"
"But now! Magical creatures of the household, OR? Magical creatures no one should be without. Here we have a basic home and, in a moment, you will need to go about it and invoke and work with these creatures, but I am not so mean as to send you out with a warning! Allow me to cover what you may encounter:
"The domovoi: Small, hairy, masculine little buggers! Traditionally, every home is said to have one of these, and they are the guardians of the home. It is only angered when the family of the home does not do a good job of keeping it nice and neat and tidy. It is also said to not like foul language; sensitive ears, you see! If you do well to keep your home nice, it might even help you continue the trend! If not, though, watch out! To attract a domovoi, there are a few things you may do: they love biscuits and milk, I hear, but if that does not seem to help, you must dress your best and go out into the yard and say -- you might want to write this down-- "Dedushka Dobrokhot, please come into my house and tend the flocks!" If you want to get rid of a pesky domovoi, and get a better one, go around the house and, grab a broom," Minsc did just this, "and beat upon the walls," and this as well, "and shout," of course, he shouted, "Grandfather Domovoy, help me chase away this intruder!" And you can even try to get the domovoi to follow you if you move, by telling him, 'Domovoy! Domovoy! Don't stay here but come with our family!'"
"Their favourite place to live is under the threshold of the door or in the stove." He gestured toward the hearth. "Sometimes, you can place a piece of bread near it to attract them out. Careful if you have pets! A domovoi will be very nice if he likes them, but if he does not...well." Minsc chuckled darkly. "Good luck! They will also help keep you out of trouble, but in ways you don't expect. Pull your hair, make loud moans and howls to get your attention. If it shows itself without coaxing, it is forwarning of a death; if it is weeping, it is a death in the family. Laughing is good news, though, as it always is! If it's brushing all that hair he has, someone's going to get married! Domovoi are great things to have around!
"But not always good! Like I said, treat your house badly, and the domovoi will act in kind. Break your dishes, leave muddy footprints, creak in the walls, bang on pots! Sometimes, it is less than honest in its way of helping, stealing grain from neighbors or harass their horses! And, if you get a lot of them together, hoo boy! They can have some crazy parties!
"The brownie: The brownie is very, very similar to the domovoi, but you'll notive many things about these household creatures. They prefer porrage and honey as a treat, and, if constant gifts are not given or they feel taken advantage of, they will just up and leave. The best time to get to know a brownie is during the harvest time, because he is fond of dairy products...and milkmaids! Yes, the brownie is a little more flirtation than the domovoi may be, so, little ladies, you might want to keep an eye on your brownies, because they're certainly keeping an eye on you! They will usually find their home in unused parts of the house, cellars and attics and the like. A seat at the fire," Minsc gave a meaningful glance that way, "is left empty for them. Generally, while they do similar tasks as the domovoi, brownies are considered more personable and more mischevious as well. If you've thought you've misplaced something, there's a good chance you could look to your brownie for an explanation."
"The tomte: Still very similar, the tomte often has the special task of watching over a household's children. While I'm sure none of you have to worry about that yet," he gave a nervous laugh there, because one could never tell!, "it is still pretty helpful! He is skilled in illusions and making himself invisible, so he rarely gets seen beyond brief glimpses. Usually. And, despite his wee tiny size, he is verah strong! In body, anyway. His spirit is not quite so bold, and he is very easily offended. And he could either just give you a stout box on the ears or he may kill your cattle. So it's best to just, you know, not take the risk. He is a traditionalist and does not like changes more often than not, and he dispises rudeness. A clean mouth and clean hands goes far with the tomte! If you spill something, make sure to shout a warning to the tomte below! 'Hallo, tomte! Cranberry juice, coming through!' Ang give him porridge, with butter on top, on holidays; he likes that! On top, though! I heard tell of one story where the butter was put underneath the porridge and the tomte, he killed the farmer's poor cow, because he did not realize there was butter after all until after he ate the porridge. So he felt so distressed over this that he went and stole another cow to replace the other one." Minsc sadly shook his head. "But a tomte would never kill a horse; that is their favourite --they like to braid their manes and tails, despite not being very good at it." Minsc couldn't help grinning a bit at Jan
"So there we have it! I have talked a lot and a lot and for that I am sorry, but it may be very useful to know these things if you happen to get a domovoi or a brownie or a tomte in your house! And these are just some of the most popular kinds. There are also hobs and hobgoblins and gnomes and kobolds and kikimora and many, many more, but we have only so much time and things to do still! What I would like you to do today is this: take a walk around the house, find these household creatures, and interact with them. I've programmed them to be a bit friendlier than usual so that you may. Try to do something nice, or try to do something naughty and try to smooth it over. Whatever you'd like!"
"And once you've done that, step outside and in a barn, you will find your eggs waiting for you! It is getting about time to start bonding with them before they hatch, so chat them up a bit, let them know your voice so when they come out, they think of you as a parent and not as a meal!"
"And if there are any questions, please do not hesitate to come bother me or Boo! And help yourself to the cider; it is very delicious!"
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[[ tavern setting taken from Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness, which mostly (although loosely) inspired this whole lesson. And now I desperately want to play the game again! ]]
[[ Class Syllabus and Roster ]]
Sign In -- 09/22.
Re: Sign In -- 09/22.
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During the Lecture -- 09/22.
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It was hard to listen when he kept getting distracted by the fire, though. It was mesmerising.
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All these creatures sounded kind of like faeries, or at least things from the Nevernever. Note-taking seemed like a good plan.
Class Assignment -- 09/22.
Feel free to mod them if you'd like, but I'd also love to play the creatures off of you for a more interactive experience as well!
The Domovoi -- 09/22.
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Re: The Domovoi -- 09/22.
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The Brownies -- 09/22.
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The Tomte -- 09/22.
Care for your Eggs -- 09/22.
Re: Care for your Eggs -- 09/22.
Re: Care for your Eggs -- 09/22.
After a moment, she also dabbed a tiny bit of cider on it with her finger. She had no intention of drinking the stuff, but you never really knew about strange eggs's tastes in drink.
Re: Care for your Eggs -- 09/22.
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Talk to the TAs -- 09/22.
The tomte is probably just as likely to play with Jeff's hair as he is Jan's tail.
Re: Talk to the TAs -- 09/22.
Re: Talk to the TAs -- 09/22.
You probably don't want to startle him, in case he inadvertently skewers your Trapper Keeper.
Talk to Minsc -- 09/22.
OOC -- 09/22.
I'll likely be around in the evening to play out the household creature and other class interactions, and apologize greatly for it! *flails* SP is almost as much love as the weird love I have for domovoi.
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