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[eldith]

Does anyone think that if I wanted to practice a spell and in order to practice it I needed someone to throw things at me that it would count as dueling?

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[whisperwell]

[...] Depends on what people are throwing, I suspect.

[eldith]

You're suggesting starting light and fluffy?

[whisperwell]

Fluffy is optional. But light and not too dense? No sharp bits? Nothing too weapon-adjacent?

[eldith]

I definitely wouldn't want to start with anything sharp. Need to make sure I have this shield spell working first.

Hypothesis #1: Surely a pillow fight wouldn't be against the rules?

[whisperwell]

Good call. [...] Shield seems useful. I hope I can add it to my repertoire someday. How is it coming?

They allowed us to play dodgeball. I can't see a pillow fight being more dangerous than that.

[eldith]

In theory it seems to be doing what it's supposed to be. I don't think I'll really know how much it's shielding until people start throwing things at me.

My thinking is that was ball vs ball. Not ball vs spell. It's the thing vs spell that I think opens me up to breaking the 'no dueling' rule. But someone's gotta to test whether or not it counts so I guess learning what it's like to be turned into a puppet wouldn't be the worst thing in all the realms.

[whisperwell]

You could always just [...] ask?

But if you're keen to experiment, then, no. Being a puppet doesn't seem all that bad. [...] I have to admit, I'm a little curious.

[eldith]

I suppose that would be the easiest way to get an answer.

Can I take that to mean you're volunteering to throw things at me?

[whisperwell]

[...] Sure. I'd hate to leave you waiting.

Do I need to bring pillows or do you have a sufficient supply?

[eldith]

I am fully stocked with pillows. I'll bring them.

Are you free tonight or do we need to make a plan for a day and time?

[whisperwell]

I'm free after my shift ends. Might even wrap up early. It's quiet with so many people in Faerûn.

[eldith]

Great. Yea, it's weirdly quiet. Experiments are fun distraction when all the others are doing whatever they're doing in Faerûn.

[whisperwell]

Quiet for here, anyway. Still loud compared to home.

Adventuring? [...] Hopefully they don't get into too much trouble. But I'm sure we'll hear all about it either way.

Where should we meet?

[eldith]

You find it loud here? How quiet is your home?

I'm looking forward to the stories.

At the clock tower?

[whisperwell]

[...] It's dangerous to let everything know where you are in Indatha. People here move freely and speak freely and cause all sorts of ruckus without any thought. That's all.

I am too. [...] I wonder who will exaggerate the most.

Sounds good.

[eldith]

I see. I've only heard stories about gigantic dinosaurs from your home realm.

Now that's a good question. But I'm afraid I didn't keep track of who went.

[whisperwell]

Those stories are true. But there are all manner of creatures in Ikoria. [...] Indatha is predominantly home to undead monsters, undead people, and nightmares.

I have a few guesses. I made a list. But I doubt it's comprehensive.

[eldith]

That doesn't sound appealing I guess that's why it's important to be quiet.

Do you have some nominations for "Most Likely to Exaggerate"?

[whisperwell]

Yes. That is why.

Yes. No. [......] No comment.

[czerno]

k but way faster to learn shield when you're gonna die if you don't learn

[eldith]

You think people learn faster when the stakes are higher?

[czerno]

if the choice is between do it or die? yeah

[eldith]

That's one theory, I guess. Personally, I'd prefer to know I can do it before I'm in that situation.

[czerno]

gotta have more confidence

you got in this school, you can totally handle it if poison spikes come at your head

[eldith]

Still seems a little strange to start with poison spikes when, hypothetically, the option to start with pillows is there.