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daybreakacademy2019-06-30 08:47 am
arcadianvampire) wrote in daybreakacademy2019-06-30 08:47 am
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Mythology Misinformation (Backdated to before Prom and the Herald Prep)
In Class:
[Oh boy. This was Val's absolute favorite class to teach, and by that, he meamt the other one. His least favorite. But on the other hand, it was a lighter weight class, one that wasm't too challenging or brutal with the things looming on the horizon. It was a small mercy, something Val was rarely known for, but one he believed the students deserved. ...That didnt mean he would tolerate slacking off, though. This information was still important.]
All right, class. The topic of today's discussion in misinformation and flawed mythological beliefs about supernatural beings. Especially vampires. Much modern media lean onto a number of tropes to talk about supernatural creatures, and while there is truth to some of them, many are bunk. If some of you have taken Ms. Cereza's cryptoliterature class in the past, this will sound plenty familiar. There may be overlap, but rest assured, this is important information.
We'll start with the one question every wiseass student asks.
No, vampires do not sparkle in the sunlight. For Baal's sake, never take your mythological information from trashy romance novels. And no, we are not prepetually at war with Werewolves and if any of you even remotely think the whole embrace of a vampire thing is a romantic notion, dispel that out of your skull right now.
[The lecture lasts awhile, and other than his initial annoyance is actually quite informative, revealing there are actually many gray areas in specific creatures, but laying out lots of general rules about vampires, lycanthropes, and various common daemons.]
Now then, I will open the floor for questions. After the question period, my office hours will be open for an abbreviated period. Afterward, I will be at the Mythril Cage, offering additional combat training to any students who desire it. Even those who simply wish to observe are welcome. Those who do come will receive extra credit, but it is not mandatory. I understand your schedules are quite tight at the moment.
Office Hours/Mythril Cage
[As promised, Val's office hours are there, but somewhat shorter. He then hurries over to the Mythril Cage to oversee combat training. It's not quite the typical Practical portion; nothing against crazy beasts, real or simulated. No, this time it's spars against other students or Valvatorez himself. It's a rare chance to go against Val without a grade on the line. Even other faculty are welcome to attend and give their own feedback... anything that could be useful in the coming battle.
Val will offer to take on comers with a variety of fighting styles on his part. Expect swords, spears, dark magic, and ridiculous darmon and vampire skills.]
On Campus/Wildcard
[Around campus, you may see several students completely covered in glitter. You might also see nearby, a smug vampire sipping a cup of coffee. What's that about?]
[Oh boy. This was Val's absolute favorite class to teach, and by that, he meamt the other one. His least favorite. But on the other hand, it was a lighter weight class, one that wasm't too challenging or brutal with the things looming on the horizon. It was a small mercy, something Val was rarely known for, but one he believed the students deserved. ...That didnt mean he would tolerate slacking off, though. This information was still important.]
All right, class. The topic of today's discussion in misinformation and flawed mythological beliefs about supernatural beings. Especially vampires. Much modern media lean onto a number of tropes to talk about supernatural creatures, and while there is truth to some of them, many are bunk. If some of you have taken Ms. Cereza's cryptoliterature class in the past, this will sound plenty familiar. There may be overlap, but rest assured, this is important information.
We'll start with the one question every wiseass student asks.
No, vampires do not sparkle in the sunlight. For Baal's sake, never take your mythological information from trashy romance novels. And no, we are not prepetually at war with Werewolves and if any of you even remotely think the whole embrace of a vampire thing is a romantic notion, dispel that out of your skull right now.
[The lecture lasts awhile, and other than his initial annoyance is actually quite informative, revealing there are actually many gray areas in specific creatures, but laying out lots of general rules about vampires, lycanthropes, and various common daemons.]
Now then, I will open the floor for questions. After the question period, my office hours will be open for an abbreviated period. Afterward, I will be at the Mythril Cage, offering additional combat training to any students who desire it. Even those who simply wish to observe are welcome. Those who do come will receive extra credit, but it is not mandatory. I understand your schedules are quite tight at the moment.
Office Hours/Mythril Cage
[As promised, Val's office hours are there, but somewhat shorter. He then hurries over to the Mythril Cage to oversee combat training. It's not quite the typical Practical portion; nothing against crazy beasts, real or simulated. No, this time it's spars against other students or Valvatorez himself. It's a rare chance to go against Val without a grade on the line. Even other faculty are welcome to attend and give their own feedback... anything that could be useful in the coming battle.
Val will offer to take on comers with a variety of fighting styles on his part. Expect swords, spears, dark magic, and ridiculous darmon and vampire skills.]
On Campus/Wildcard
[Around campus, you may see several students completely covered in glitter. You might also see nearby, a smug vampire sipping a cup of coffee. What's that about?]
Mythril Cage
That was the closest we've gotten! But we can't stop now!
[Seems like she hasn't even noticed the vampire's prescence.]
no subject
At this point, Val took the initiative to approach her, looking at the other creature, seeing if it looked... hurt? Even for Valvatorez, it was kind of hard to tell.]
Ah, Desco. Hard at work, I see... is everything okay?
no subject
Yes! Desco and Octy are just working on a new signature move. The two of us have shape-shifting powers, so we thought it would be a good idea to weaponize them! ...we still need a lot of practice, though.
no subject
[She's actually quite advanced in her abilities, despite her young age and relative inexperience. She's not quite there yet, but her potential... that was really something.]
What part of the transformation is Octy having trouble with? ...And maybe more importantly, how do you two work together?
no subject
[She cracks a wide, toothy grin as she shyly rubs the back of her neck.]
Octy's having difficulty getting the full sword transformation down, especially while staying in the air. It's really tough for them... As for how we work together, it depends! Desco can attack while Octy restrains something, or we can both attack together, or they can help empower Desco to land stronger hits!
In class
[Hellcow , a vampire cow created by Dracula, was unique. Mostly because nobody had every though to intentionally recreate the accidental change. She still existed though.]
I'm kind of wondering if that mean they could potentially contract lycanthropy?
no subject
[He silently wondered if Doreen ever tried turning it with a t-bone steak. One of those rare instances of something like that being Actually Effective.]
As for lycanthropy? Cows are not prone to contracting it, considering they usually die in the process, but some mammals beyond humans are capable of contracting it. I've heard a case where a hedgehog contracted lycanthropy and could become a Werehog.
Suffice it to say, that left quite a lot of people puzzled.