by SALSAlys » Mon Nov 04, 2002 7:48 pm
Morgan looked around.
"Now, first of all... this is going to be more than a bit boring to some of you, but bear with us here. Seniors, I'd like it if you'd spread around that section in the center of the class and link hands.
"From your previous years, you will remember warding, yes? Wards are to keep things out, or to contain things. Different things, from physical attacks to magical, or just certain people... even sound can be reflected with them. So for the freshmen, I'd like you to demonstrate a magical ward. And hopefully you'll remember how to do it, because then I'll be having the juniors flip a few of their attack spells at it.
"Sophomores, I'd like for you to take notes on the effects of the shielding and spells. See if there are any weak spots, and tell how you found them. Also note which spells seem like the most effective.
"Freshmen... I'll be explaining a bit of the magical theory behind this as we go along. Yes, Sekor?"
The tiger lowered his hand. "Sir, I do not know how to do magic."
"Why don't— oh yes, Plains, different kind of magic, different background.... just listen to the lecture, like the freshmen. Katyana, do you know this?"
"Not... sure. I know magic, but..." She shrugged. "Not this kind."
"Hm. Pay attention to my lecture then. And if you are able to find weak spots somehow, make notes of them."
Mikhael stood up, stepping carefully towards the area in the center of the room, Nan'tulla following carefully. The sophomores— including Sekor— took out their notebooks as the freshmen squirmed excitedly.