Session 41 - Welcome Back!

Roster

Ferbinious Refubical,Harry Blackstone,H'er,Lyra Everlight,Redrnic Udertaken,Suraax Smith,Vigilius Palamas

Session Overview

Session Status: Occurred

In Game Date: 16th Eleasis 1509

Group Cup Points

NPC's

Taiva Loreweaver,Brindlewick Cogspindle,Melwythorn,Mirella Blackbriar,Pyrus Flintbrand,Ivy Drake

Session Handouts

Summary

The start of the second year at Neverwood Academy began with a formal campus-wide orientation at Archway Commons, where students were welcomed back and introduced to looming institutional developments. Headteacher Taiva Loreweaver addressed the student body with warnings of a temporal anomaly in the east wing of Torus Hall, alongside the announcement of the 48th Triennial Mage Battle of Neverwinter. Deputy Headteacher Brindlewick Cogspindle followed with a more administrative introduction, confirming his availability during office hours. Students were then dispatched with fourth-year guides to tour the academy’s college common rooms, where social dynamics, minor chaos, and early recruitment discussions began to take shape.

Archway Commons Orientation

The returning students gathered in Archway Commons for the official start of the academic year.

• Taiva Loreweaver welcomed students back to the Academy
  • Warned of a temporal anomaly in the east wing of Torus Hall
  • Announced the 48th Triennial Mage Battle of Neverwinter
• Brindlewick Cogspindle introduced himself as deputy headteacher
  • Noted availability during office hours for student concerns
• Students were assigned fourth-year guides and directed to tour the common rooms

Lorehold Common Room

The group began their tour in Lorehold, where academic curiosity quickly took hold.

• Redrnic discovered a book concerning blood curses
• Brief conversation took place between Redrnic and Orin Blackstone
• H'er found interest in a book on timepieces
• Suraax and Ferbinious became caught in an increasingly circular discussion about apples and “big reds”

Prismari Common Room

The Prismari common room proved more chaotic and socially dynamic.

• Redrnic stole a pink cushion from the seating area
• Ferbinious struggled with the kitchen counter due to height, prompting Suraax to give him a piggyback
• H'er reconnected with Elandra Stormwhisper, discussing events from the summer break

Quandrix Common Room

The Quandrix space was noted for its organisation and magical animal care resources.

• Students explored the facilities and observed extensive pet care equipment
• Redrnic swapped the stolen pink cushion for a green one

Silverquill Common Room

A light-hearted theft escalated into a chaotic chase through the Silverquill common room.

• Redrnic replaced the green cushion with a blue seat cushion
• Lyra noticed and attempted to intervene, initiating a chase
• Redrnic fled upstairs, with Lyra in pursuit
• He leapt from the upper-floor balcony in an attempt to escape
  • Lyra followed using flight magic to intercept him
  • Redrnic landed head-first onto the cushion, his horns embedding into the floor beneath
  • Lyra grabbed his ankle, causing a burn injury
• Redrnic freed himself and retreated to the kitchen area
  • Used Suraax as a temporary shield
  • Suraax redirected healing magic from her axe into her fists and struck Redrnic’s ankle
• With his ankle stabilised, Redrnic escaped the common room with the blue cushion

Witherbloom Common Room

The Witherbloom common room was marked by an overwhelming sensory environment and increasing social manipulation.

• The room was filled with smoke from magical herbs and abundant snacks
• Students experienced mild passive intoxication over time
• Redrnic joined a group of students and hid the blue cushion beneath an orange beanbag
• He attempted to recruit others into a broader cushion-swapping scheme across colleges
• Lyra joined the same group and attempted to disrupt his plan
  Meanwhile, deeper in the common room:
• Suraax visited the grow room and spoke with Melwythorn and Mirella Blackbriar
  • Suraax insulted Melwythorn by calling her a “plant”, then quickly apologised
  • The conversation shifted to the upcoming academic year

Evening at Bow’s End Tavern

As evening fell, the students gathered socially at Bow’s End Tavern to unwind before classes resumed.

• The group met a fellow student, Pyrus Flintbrand, who discussed participation in the Mage Battle of Neverwinter
• Informal discussions began regarding potential team formations and synergies
• Pyrus, Suraax, and Lyra discussed romantic interests
• Pyrus introduced Lyra to another student, Ivy Drake
  • Ivy spoke briefly with Lyra before offering to buy her a drink
• The group spent the remainder of the evening relaxing and socialising before the start of term

Ongoing Threads

• Temporal Anomaly in Torus Hall – The east wing anomaly mentioned by Taiva Loreweaver remains unexplained.
• Mage Battle of Neverwinter– The 48th Triennial competition has been officially announced, with early team discussions beginning.
• Cushion Theft Incident – Redrnic’s ongoing pattern of cushion swapping and escalation may continue to cause disruption.
• Silverquill Chase Aftermath – Lyra’s pursuit and the balcony jump resulted in minor injuries and unresolved tension.
• Witherbloom Influence – Exposure to herbal smoke and social manipulation may have lingering effects on student behaviour.
• Emerging Social Bonds – Early introductions, particularly Lyra and Ivy, may develop into future alliances or complications.