AN:... Well It seems if I already have something to work with I can write surprisingly fast…
Oh well, here you have an update!
I looked upon my protege who was deeply immersed into her studies and let out an exasperated sigh.
"Miss Olga, it has been a week, and while I am beyond proud of your achievement, you can't keep neglecting your health and your responsibilities like this." I told her again.
"But I'm almost there *yawn*, I know it." She said that while her eyes had bags, her clothes were disarranged and she had even lost a little weight. At least she is still keeping care of her hair, seems that I at least succeeded in that. "I just *yawn* need to unravel *yawn* The Thaumaturgical Formula… *Snore*"
"*Exhale* Honestly, what am I going to do with this girl?" I finally said. Even still I didn't hold back my proud smile.
Grand Rank, even if it was just potential right now, the very fact that she came closer to it than even the most privileged and talented of Magi at this age speaks enormously of her latent talents. She might just be able to make a name for herself beyond being an Animusphere. And her father may…
*Nock-Nock-Nock*
… "It's open."
Speak of the Devil and they appear. "It has come to my attention that my daughter has made an important breakthrough in Khororhoth contracts" Of course that's what he would focus on.
"Indeed she has, Mister Khororhoth has stated that while unrefined Miss Olga's potential is-" "Let my daughter know that I expect her to finalize uncovering the Mysteries of his contracts and when she does there's a matter of the Animuspheres that will require her attention, Miss Fellows, that's all." Without saying nor indicating anything more he left the room as soon as he came.
I carefully didn't say or think anything insulting, I should know, one of the previous Animusphere Heads put his own 'Curse-Counter' in the mansion and the nearby areas just like the one in the Clocktower, even if not at the same scale or power.
What I could do is think creative word plays with Lord Maisbury's name, so I did that while I grabbed Olga and carried her in my back to her room. But there was one thing I could say.
"Why did I expect anything else?"
After leaving her in her room I went to the dining room where both my assigned lunch of the day waited for me and where Lord khororhoth awaited for me.
After sharing the meal in silence, Lord Khororhoth spoke. "So, how is Olga? She skipped her training routine once more and it won't be healthy if she keeps doing it."
"She is in her room, sleeping, she pulled another all nighter." I said to the… Being in front of me, for while Miss Olga is not knowledgeable enough to recognise the being in front of her, I am. He dropped enough hints this last six months for me to put the puzzle together.
"Honestly that girl… Well nothing we can do about it, she will have to learn from the consequences at this point." The God before her said with a tired tone, as if he has seen and experienced this short of a scene a hundred times. Not an unrealistic thought.
"Well let's plan this second half of the year, we have a lot to go through at this point." He finally said.
Martial (one action)
[ ] Martial education: DC 0/20/40/60/80/100
"We are gonna need you to bring you up to snuff if we want you to do your new job well, I will prepare some games for this one"
Reward: increase your base stat by 1d2 per threshold crossed.
[ ] Advanced Forms (Unarmed Combat): DC 50/100
"Okay, you have mastered the basics and your body has reached a good level of fitness, let's turn it up a notch, shall we?"
Reward: Increase your Prowess Stat by 1 and lower "Walking and Breathing" DC by 10. Possibly increase your Prowess Stat by 2
[ ] Walking and Breathing: DC 70/140/240
A key concept in Magecraft and Martial Arts. Though mainly affecting one's physical fitness, it also plays a role in the strength of natural interference. The absorption of outer energy (breath of life?) to connect your inner world to the outer world.
Reward: First threshold (Body and Mind) and increase Prowess Stat by 1, Second threshold (Inner World) and increase Prowess Stat by 1, Third threshold (??????? and unlock Spirit actions ???????, Learning actions ??????? and Martial actions ???????) and increase Prowess Stat by 2.
Diplomacy (two actions)
[ ] Diplomacy education: DC 0/20/40/60/80/100
"We are gonna need you to bring you up to snuff if we want you to do your new job well, let's chat and try to convince me on your point of view."
Reward: increase your base stat by 1d2 per threshold crossed.
[ ] Education in the local Cosmological Beings: DC 50/100/150/400
"Let's talk about the local Authorities, better to know about them properly so you don't get on their bad side."
Reward: Can now research "The Outside of the Human Order {Gaia}", low chance unlocking "The Outside of the Human Order {Mooncell}", really low chance of unlocking "The Outside of the Human Order {Crimson Moon Brunestud}", infinitesimal possibility of unlocking "The Outside of the Human Order {The Crystal Valley}"
[ ] Talk with Father: DC 150
Ask about why he allowed this and what he both gave and received in exchange for this.
Reward: You will know the terms of the contract between Khororhoth and Father.
Stewardship (one action)
[ ] Stewardship education: DC 0/20/40/60/80/100
"We are gonna need you to bring you up to snuff if we want you to do your new job well, let's see how well you do at management and construction."
Reward: increase your base stat by 1d2 per threshold crossed.
[ ] The 'Holy' Artifact: DC 150/250
You now have a dreadnought-class magical reactor core now, inspect it to see its quality and its functions, Khororhoth did say that the maker cut some corners.
Reward: A partial overview of the Greater Grail and unlocks Intrigue action "Searching for a land" and Spirit action "Reworking the Grail", possibility to get a full summary.
[ ] Bounded Field Theorem, Advanced (General Fundamentals) (Practice\Making): DC 70
A topographic type of Magecraft that consists of knitting a network of Magical Energy and spreading it over a base area, such as a piece of land or a building, to create a mystic boundary line that separates the inside from the outside. Practice this craft by making some here and there. Synergies with Spirit Action.
Rewards: Lowers the DC of some Stewardship actions. Possibly acquire the boon "Bounded Field Savant (Making)". Add 2000 to "Reality Marble (Advanced Theory)" per threshold.
Intrigue (two actions)
[ ] Intrigue education: DC 0/20/40/60/80/100
"We are gonna need you to bring you up to snuff if we want you to do your new job well, let's test how good you are at the game of cloak and dagger."
Reward: increase your base stat by 1d2 per threshold crossed.
[ ] Explore the Animusphere Manor: DC Variable
Even being the heir of the Animusphere, you really do not know your house all that much, so let's fix that!
(Warning! Some places can trigger events and one of them will do so INSTANTLY, beware…)
-[ ] The Gardens: DC 30/60/100
-[ ] The First Floor: DC 20
-[ ] The Second Floor: DC 30
-[ ] The Third Floor: DC 60/80
-[ ] The Fourth Floor: DC 50
-[ ] The Fifth Floor: DC 50
-[ ] The First Basement: DC 10/80
-[ ] The North Attic: DC 60
-[ ] The East Attic: DC 10/50
-[ ] The Central Attic (The Main Observatory): DC 80/???
Rewards: Variable.
Learning (four actions)
[ ] Learning education: DC 0/20/40/60/80/100
"We are gonna need you to bring you up to snuff if we want you to do your new job well, let's test your learning capabilities."
Reward: increase your base stat by 1d2 per threshold crossed.
[ ]Magecraft, Advanced (Animusphere) (Theory): DC 50/100/150/200
Refresh your knowledge of the basics of your family's Magecraft to start into the advanced ones later on. Trisha will be disappointed if you fumble in this.
Reward: Lowers Spirit action "Magecraft Basics (Animusphere)" DC by 30 per threshold passed.
[ ] Contract Education (Grand Rank): DC 100/200
"Olga, you have not only noticed that spell, but you were able to partially crack it down. I will not let such potential remain unnurtured."
Reward: First Threshold, you can partially read the lines, some of them are still blurry still.
Second Threshold, the Mystery? has been fully dispelled, congratulations, you reached the Grand Rank .
Per threshold lower Diplomacy action "Talk with Father" by 50.
[ ] Research Science
"We left this to the side, shall we pick up from where we left?"
Reward: roll 1d800 +200 progress points per threshold reached.
-[ ] Advancement / Mystery Degradation (Theorem) (0/7500)
-[ ] What is Science (Theorem) (0/7500)
-[ ] Science, Magecraft (Magic) and Religion (Theorem) (0/15000)
[ ] Research Reality: DC 0/10/20/30/40/50/60/70/80/90
One of the Boons given to you by Khororhoth, he says this Boon is akin to having an extra Origin. You also have new insights about things you never considered before.
Reward: roll 1d800 +200 progress points per threshold reached.
-[ ] Inner World (Theory) (0/8500)
-[ ] Reality Marble (Advanced Theory) (0/8500)
-[ ] Textures (Theory) (0/15000)
-[ ] Miracles (Theory) (0/20000)
-[ ] The Human Order {Humanity} (0/20000)
If this one is completed, add 5000 progress to ???????.
-[ ] The Human Order {Alaya} (0/20000)
If this one is completed, add 5000 progress to ???????.
-[ ] The Human Order {The Counter Force} (0/20000)
If this one is completed, add 5000 progress to ???????.
[ ] Research Fantasy: DC 0/10/20/30/40/50/60/70/80/90
One of the Boons given to you by Khororhoth, he says this Boon is akin to having an extra Origin. You also have new insights about things you never considered before.
Reward: roll 1d800 +200 progress points per threshold reached.
-[ ] Illusions (Basics) (0/1000)
-[ ] Dreams (Basics) (0/5000)
-[ ] Fiction (Fundamentals) (0/3000)
-[ ] The Outside of the Human Order {Gaia} (0/100000)
If this one is completed, add 5000 progress to ???????.
Can't be done until Diplomacy action "Education in the local Cosmological Beings" is completed.
-[ ] The Outside of the Human Order {Mooncell} (0/80000)
If this one is completed, add 100000 progress to ???????
Same as above. It will be something for later down the line.
-[ ] The Outside of the Human Order {Crimson Moon Bruestrud} (0/100000)
If this one is completed, add 100000 progress to ???????
You don't need to care about this guy for a long while, there are things more urgent, important and immediate to deal with.
-[ ] The Outside of the Human Order {The Crystal Valley} (0/??????????)
If this one is completed, add 500000 progress to ???????
Hopefully we won't need to touch this, with luck, for 3 millenia.
Spirit (two actions)
[ ]Magecraft, Advanced (Animusphere) (Practice): DC 150
Put in practice all that you have learned up until now in regards to your family's magecraft, prove that you are ready for more advanced lessons.
Reward: You will be able to do Magecraft of all forms without supervision. Unlocks Learning action "Magecraft, Pride Rank (Animusphere) (Theory)" and Spirit action "Magecraft, Pride Rank (Animusphere) (Practice)".
Warning: Completing this will make Marisbury consider your education Completed (Read: Unnecessary) and Trisha's contract will be completed. You must finish this by "Arc 1, Turn 6" or Marisbury will consider your education Lacking (Read: Shameful) and enact a 'Proper' punishment for you and Trisha and her family branch.
[ ] Bounded Field Theorem, Advanced (General Fundamentals) (Practice/Application): DC 70/150
A topographic type of Magecraft that consists of knitting a network of Magical Energy and spreading it over a base area, such as a piece of land or a building, to create a mystic boundary line that separates the inside from the outside. Practice this craft by making some here and there. Synergies with Stewardship Action.
Rewards: Lowers the DC of some Stewardship actions. Possibly acquire the boon "Bounded Field Savant (Application)". Add 2000 to "Reality Marble (Advanced Theory)" per threshold.
[ ] Reality Marble (Egg World Theory): DC 0/10/20/30/40/50/60/70/80/90
The projection of one's Inner World into Reality, the pinnacle of all Bounded Fields where the boundary line becomes the space itself. "That line in the contract saying I acquired a bud that will become one is a joke, Right?"
Reward: roll 1d800 +200 progress points per threshold reached.
-[ ] Reality Marble (Fundations) (0/5000)
[ ] Possibility Culling (Mastery 0/10000): DC 0/10/20/30/40/50/60/70/80/90
One of the Boons given to you by Khororhoth, as it's now he said it will help me, but he also said that it's only working at 50% of capacity, rectify this.
Reward:roll 1d800 +200 progress points per threshold reached.
Personal (two actions)
[ ] Focus on a task. Add +20 to the chosen action (Can be taken multiple times).
-[ ] Which one.
[ ] Spend time with someone (Increase Bond).
-[ ] Trisha (Bond 2)
-[ ] Khororhoth (Bond 0)
AN: And that's it, enjoy. Voting Lasts 3 days!