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daybreakacademy2019-03-31 03:01 pm
arcadianvampire) wrote in daybreakacademy2019-03-31 03:01 pm
One Of The Only Times Scarier Than Halloween (Dated Mar. 23 - Mar. 29)
Who: Valvatorez and whomever attends.
What: Study Session, Final Examinations, and Office Hours
Where: Largely his classrooms, as well as his office
When: Mar. 23 (Study Session) Mar. 24-29 (Finals and Office Hours)
Warnings: Probably none, though Final Exams may include practicals, which... well. Are what nightmares are made of.
Optional Study Session
It's the scariest time of the year for those attending Valvatorez's classes. Final examinations are soon upon everyone, and this notoriously challenging professor is quite looking forward to it. Not because he enjoys watching his students be afraid or stressed, but rather because he is eager to put what they have learned to the test.
And in the interest of fairness, Valvatorez is more than willing to aid whoever takes his classes, and set up study sessions for each of his three classes on March 23, a couple of days before finals start. Each session will include a rudimentary summation of many topics covered in his classes, but won't be enough to see you pass if you didn't put in some work either by asking questions, attending class, or doing your homework. Preferably all of those things.
For each class, here is a rough breakdown of some of the things he has taught:
Defense Against Daemons and Vampires: Doppelgangers, were-creatures (emphasis on the more daemonic variety, rather than human lycanthropes), several common varieties of Daemons including the ones that attacked Daybreak during the dance, daemon dragons, daemonic marionettes and gargoyles, daemonic orcs, and of course, Vampires.
Introduction to Dark Magic: Control, dark magic theory, risks and benefits to utilizing dark magic, responsible casting, basic rituals, and common attack spells
Oceanography and Marine Biology: This part of the semester primarily focused on marine biology, with emphasis on fish and larger marine mammals. Mostly fish. Especially sardines. He's not sorry. You might be though.
He will be accepting questions and offering individual instruction if desired during these study sessions.
Date: March 24-29: Finals and Office Hours
Expect Valvatorez to proctor his exams with a careful eye. He seems to have a nose for sniffing out cheaters, and expect to be caught if you think about trying to cheat his tests. His tests aren't multiple choice either: they're all short answer, and he expects his students to know their stuff. No lucky guesses will get you through this. It's now or never.
Alternatively, you might be taking the practical portion of either the Dark Magic or Daemon Defense examinations, and you can expect to be ferried to the Mythril Cage to either face an actual foe or Valvatorez approximating one. The choice is given to the student. Do not expect these exams to be easy. They will test your mettle. Unless you're straight up facing Valvatorez himself, losing your fight will result in a poor grade. Valvatorez himself will prove to be a much, much more daunting opponent, and few students ever best him even when he's holding back; however, a loss against him will be graded more charitably. It's about how you handle the fight that matters: smart, capable fighting even in the face of a loss will be graded better.
As long as Valvatorez is not proctoring an examination, he will make himself available in his office for hours to consult with students if they so need it. You can even speak to him about your examination later in the week, and he'll offer his insights as desired.
He'll be waiting, his office still gaudily decorated in that almost cartoonishly gothic fashion, though the singing fish on the wall might be missing. How strange.
What: Study Session, Final Examinations, and Office Hours
Where: Largely his classrooms, as well as his office
When: Mar. 23 (Study Session) Mar. 24-29 (Finals and Office Hours)
Warnings: Probably none, though Final Exams may include practicals, which... well. Are what nightmares are made of.
Optional Study Session
It's the scariest time of the year for those attending Valvatorez's classes. Final examinations are soon upon everyone, and this notoriously challenging professor is quite looking forward to it. Not because he enjoys watching his students be afraid or stressed, but rather because he is eager to put what they have learned to the test.
And in the interest of fairness, Valvatorez is more than willing to aid whoever takes his classes, and set up study sessions for each of his three classes on March 23, a couple of days before finals start. Each session will include a rudimentary summation of many topics covered in his classes, but won't be enough to see you pass if you didn't put in some work either by asking questions, attending class, or doing your homework. Preferably all of those things.
For each class, here is a rough breakdown of some of the things he has taught:
Defense Against Daemons and Vampires: Doppelgangers, were-creatures (emphasis on the more daemonic variety, rather than human lycanthropes), several common varieties of Daemons including the ones that attacked Daybreak during the dance, daemon dragons, daemonic marionettes and gargoyles, daemonic orcs, and of course, Vampires.
Introduction to Dark Magic: Control, dark magic theory, risks and benefits to utilizing dark magic, responsible casting, basic rituals, and common attack spells
Oceanography and Marine Biology: This part of the semester primarily focused on marine biology, with emphasis on fish and larger marine mammals. Mostly fish. Especially sardines. He's not sorry. You might be though.
He will be accepting questions and offering individual instruction if desired during these study sessions.
Date: March 24-29: Finals and Office Hours
Expect Valvatorez to proctor his exams with a careful eye. He seems to have a nose for sniffing out cheaters, and expect to be caught if you think about trying to cheat his tests. His tests aren't multiple choice either: they're all short answer, and he expects his students to know their stuff. No lucky guesses will get you through this. It's now or never.
Alternatively, you might be taking the practical portion of either the Dark Magic or Daemon Defense examinations, and you can expect to be ferried to the Mythril Cage to either face an actual foe or Valvatorez approximating one. The choice is given to the student. Do not expect these exams to be easy. They will test your mettle. Unless you're straight up facing Valvatorez himself, losing your fight will result in a poor grade. Valvatorez himself will prove to be a much, much more daunting opponent, and few students ever best him even when he's holding back; however, a loss against him will be graded more charitably. It's about how you handle the fight that matters: smart, capable fighting even in the face of a loss will be graded better.
As long as Valvatorez is not proctoring an examination, he will make himself available in his office for hours to consult with students if they so need it. You can even speak to him about your examination later in the week, and he'll offer his insights as desired.
He'll be waiting, his office still gaudily decorated in that almost cartoonishly gothic fashion, though the singing fish on the wall might be missing. How strange.
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While I appreciate your devil-may-care gumption, lad, I'm quite serious that you should pick something you can handle. Part of the grade is determined by proper alignment of your challenge with your capability. A final that's suicidally hard is just as useless to a student as a trivially easy one.
Think of this as your chance to show what you can do and apply what you've learned. That's what a test is. I want to see what you can really do.
no subject
[He's given no thought to this.]
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But if you're going to pick me, as in, the Daemon Formerly Known As Tyrant Valvatorez, well. I will tell you up front that such an action is terribly, terribly unwise.
[Toki might recall a certain incident in the class where he simply appeared behind him and tapped him on the shoulder with a pen.]
...I suggest you do not leave your choice in my hands either. You may not like what I choose.
no subject
A were creature! Something dog-like~! And what do I get for weapons!?
no subject
[That'll work. He's pretty sure it's more advanced than the lad can handle, but he's prepared to let Toki give the old Daybreak try.]
You can get whatever you feel comfortable with using. But before you say "rocket launcher," I'm going to have to say that sort of firepower is usually reserved for the last boss.
Any standard melee weapon, or up to a rifle-class firearm. Guns can be loaded with your choice of round. Ammunition and melee weapons alike can be forged of a specific material in this battle.
no subject
I want a sword made of silver!
[He's going on myths werewolves can be killed with silver bullets, not anything he's actually learned in class. That may be the wrong choice of material.]
no subject
[There's something of a proud smile on that daemon's face. Not knowing that Toki hadn't actually learned that in class, it was a good sign to see him picking the right tool for the job. Sure, silver being what werewolves were weak against was fairly rudimentary knowledge, but it's still the right answer.
With that, the professor rose from his seat and walked to a series of cases nearby. He opened one of them, and looking over the blades inside.]
Ah, here we are. These blades are tempered with silver and will suffice for the test. Now then, feel free to look them over and choose the one that suits you.
[Inside the case are several different swords; a mix of everything from short swords and spathas, long swords and katana, to greatswords, claymores, and even a zanbato. Each weapon is sheathed, but will be revealed to be well-taken care of thanks to the smiths at the Academy.]
no subject
This will do!
[He takes a couple swings with it, like a baseball bat.]
What do you think?
no subject
[He holds his arms in a position like a proper stance, and makes a couple of practice motions to illustrate what he means.]
Give it a few tries. Don't worry if it feels awkward at first, swordsmanship takes practice. You can do it. Remember those basics when you go in there.
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Okay! I think I'm ready!
[He's definitely not, but he's determined not to just run away this time.]
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The professor sincerely doubted Toki was really ready for such a formidable opponent, but he would be willing to give the lad a try.]
Very well. Step into the Cage, and I will make ready for you to face a werewolf. Remember in this case you will be fighting your foe in simulated night under full moonlight. Keep your wits about you, and best of luck, lad.
no subject