Mini Trial #86 - Court of the Eagle and Lion (Trial)

[Misaki]

Nov 9, 2022 9:26:23 GMT -6 Sachi said:

Nov 9, 2022 7:56:26 GMT -6 Misaki said:

"I would also like to ask how ice spells from the Skadi’s Handbook: Book of the Ymir Edition book work exactly? I also like to ask if the cup found at Julius dorm had an unusual odor?" She asked Seteth and Rhea.

"Allow me. Skadi's Handbook contains simplistic teachings that nearly anyone could understand. It covers the very basics of Ice Magic. Therein, you cannot just magic up a block of ice for yourself from nothing, not without far more complex understanding of the art. For example, you could freeze some of the water in your glass and turn them into ice cubes. But you could not conjure ice cubes merely with your magic alone. Does my explanation make sense?"

The cup in Julius' dorm does not smell like anything, really. It smells exactly like what you'd expect a cup to smell like.

"Interesting. Would it be possible to set up an ice spell in a room and control it's properties even while your not present in the room?"

[Sachi]

Nov 9, 2022 9:39:27 GMT -6 Misaki said:

Nov 9, 2022 9:26:23 GMT -6 Sachi said:

"Allow me. Skadi's Handbook contains simplistic teachings that nearly anyone could understand. It covers the very basics of Ice Magic. Therein, you cannot just magic up a block of ice for yourself from nothing, not without far more complex understanding of the art. For example, you could freeze some of the water in your glass and turn them into ice cubes. But you could not conjure ice cubes merely with your magic alone. Does my explanation make sense?"

The cup in Julius' dorm does not smell like anything, really. It smells exactly like what you'd expect a cup to smell like.

"Interesting. Would it be possible to set up an ice spell in a room and control it's properties even while your not present in the room?"

"Hm... Yes, one could cast this spell from a range. Though you would need a clear line of sight on your target. You could not cast it through a closed door, for instance. You could think of it as... sort of like a bullet being fired from your fingertips. If this bullet comes into contact with a solid object, it might make it a little colder, but ultimately nothing will happen. But if it comes into contact with water..."

[Nekomaru]

So whoever did it... just had to aim at the pool of water, beneath the door?

[Sachi]

Nov 9, 2022 10:07:11 GMT -6 Nekomaru said:

So whoever did it... just had to aim at the pool of water, beneath the door?

"Well, I believe that would have merely created a patch of ice under the door. To lock it using the ice in the fashion they did, I believe they aimed for the door handle, instead. The puddle may simply have come from the ice melting. Ah, but I'm just an old man. Don't take my theories too seriously."

[crazynuto]

"Are there any windows in the Sauna, or a way to access it from outside?"

[Sachi]

Nov 9, 2022 10:56:41 GMT -6 crazynuto said:

"Are there any windows in the Sauna, or a way to access it from outside?"

The sauna contains no windows or other exits or openings to the outside. There is no back door, there are no side doors. The only way in or out of the sauna is the front entrance.

[Ame]

"Allow me to remind everyone on some things. All this deliberation has seemingly made us forget some things of varying importance."

"The first is that Julius's untimely removal from the registry. Or rather, the Student Schedule. Though I was rather busy, I did not pay attention to it, indeed I was there, at around 10:30. Professor, you were there too, as was your brother and Julius."

"If I recall, you said that at that time, he had already been removed from the Student Schedule, which would mean that before 10:30, someone had removed him!"

"It does not pass me up as important about the books, Tomas, as our librarian there must be nothing you wish for more than to know that your books are well maintained and in the library. I could not agree more, and so allow me, Constance von Nuvelle to help you in this means!"

"I am in possession of two books for my research. Splash Potion Recipes, by the brilliant Stephen Minecraft, and Mjolnir's Attunement. Lady Frederica took Warriors of the Crested Flame, but that is all I know. Miss Justine said that she took out Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but didn't check it out. Tomas listed it as one missing books, though. I wonder who took it from there?"

"Julius supposedly was reading a historical account, though at first my thought was the Warriors of Crested Flame, CWCVille would surely meet this requirement too. The question then becomes, if he checked this book out, where is it now?"

"The other two books, Emperor of the Mountain, and Skadi's Handbook, no one has spoken up about yet! How barbaric, to take a book and not even so much as mention it!"

"Tomas, do you have the list of people who checked out what books?"

[Sachi]

Nov 9, 2022 11:26:25 GMT -6 Ame said:

"Tomas, do you have the list of people who checked out what books?"

"Ah, that is indeed a wonderful question. As you are already aware, Constance, you checked out Mjolnir's Attunement and the Splash Potion Recipes. Julius checked out CWCVille: A Fallen Empire. Warriors of the Crested Flames was checked out by Frederica. Emperor of the Mountain, by Arvis.

Now... the children's book, that diary, alongside Skadi's Handbook - they were not checked out of the Library. Not officially. Indeed, it would seem they were taken, but they did not go through any of the official channels, and thus left no record. Thus, it would not be incorrect to say they could have been stolen..."

[crazynuto]

Nov 9, 2022 11:26:25 GMT -6 Ame said:

"Allow me to remind everyone on some things. All this deliberation has seemingly made us forget some things of varying importance."

"The first is that Julius's untimely removal from the registry. Or rather, the Student Schedule. Though I was rather busy, I did not pay attention to it, indeed I was there, at around 10:30. Professor, you were there too, as was your brother and Julius."

"If I recall, you said that at that time, he had already been removed from the Student Schedule, which would mean that before 10:30, someone had removed him!"

Stocke rubs his chin thoughtfully.

"Ah yes, shortly after our faculty meeting in the Knight's Hall, my brother and I went to the Reception and encountered Julius. The meeting took at most 15 minutes, and it was directly after the Opening Ceremony, so that would leave someone 15 minutes to erase his name. Is it a clerical error or an act of sabotage? To be honest I'm not entirely sure what it means.

But that does remind me, ekcotS had a hushed conversation with Sigurd right after our meeting.

What were you two...er...not talking about?"

[Peregrine]

crazynuto said:

But that does remind me, ekcotS had a hushed conversation with Sigurd right after our meeting.

What were you two...er...not talking about?"

It was super important. Sigurd didn't ask me any questions, least of which about what the Archbishop didn't say during the meeting. I failed to report that she didn't talk about danger and how we should all get into the most danger we possibly can.

[crazynuto]

Nov 9, 2022 11:41:04 GMT -6 Peregrine said:

crazynuto said:

It was super important. Sigurd didn't ask me any questions, least of which about what the Archbishop didn't say during the meeting. I failed to report that she didn't talk about danger and how we should all get into the most danger we possibly can.

Stocke processes this alarmingly quickly. Oh dear he's eroding my brain cells even more.

"So...Sigurd didn't pay attention to the Opening Ceremony? How peculiar. It's up to us to set a standard for our students after all.

Sigurd, what caused you to be so distracted then?"

[Jackie :3 (Bloom/Pollen)]

*He goes on long rant in moth* "That moth Alibi"

The translator Sighs. "Let me translate for you all, After the Assembly around 10:00 moth went into the green house where for a lot of the morning he was alone however around 10:15 maybe 10:20 Justine entered and got scared by Moth. Justine ran off and Moth followed."

"Shortly after Moth lost Justine and got distracted in the first floor dorms and ended up eating the Professor's flags. Moth says that was doing that the whole time."

"At 11:00 as we have mentioned before, Moth was in the library nomming on books. Moth overheard Sven and Arvis talking about duels. Moth Challenged Arya to a fight and lost."

"At 11:30 Moth was at the training ground watching Sven and Julius duel where Sven won. After the fight Moth went to the Black eagles classroom and ate the flag there."

"At noon Moth went to the Blue Lion's classroom where Sven was and Moth at that flag too. Moth left and went to the Golden Deer classroom to munch on that flag where Moth encountered where Alois and Fredreika was. Arya came by and got the other two.

"At 12:30 Moth was still eating the Golden Deer flag when Justine came in got spooked by moth again then Professor Sigurd came in. besides that nothing else happened before we found the body"

[Vulpix]

Before reflecting on what any of his contemporaries have said so far, Sigurd gives Arvis a warm pat on the back. He recalls how awkward his old friend has been around him today... likely because despite previously being his superior, Arvis is now a student at an academy meant for children.

"I'm so sorry about what happened to your son... I'm sure his mother will be heartbroken. I've never met your wife, but when I do, I'll be sure to give her a warm embrace. This must be so hard on both of you."

Sigurd collects himself and considers any relevant information from his day. "I don't recall encountering Julius at all today. Although I did use the sauna to relax. There's little I love more than the warm comforts of a fire... I was in there from around 11:15 (mid a3) to 11:45 (mid a4). When I was done, I got changed in my room into my legendary attire." He shows off his cool sparkly blue cape-thing. "While I was getting changed, I heard someone bustling about in Ayra's room. By 12:00 (a5) I was feeling hungry so I went to the dining hall and tried some fantastic "barbecue!" I certainly intend to feast on some more at home. I look forward to sharing it with my friends. Arvis, Ninian, and Justine were all there. Once I was done eating, I graded some papers back in my classroom at 12:30 (a6). This didn't take long since I only have two students. But I was interrupted by screams I heard from the Golden Deer classroom. It seems Justine is having some trouble adjusting to our cultural diversity here at Garreg Mach... Stocke, perhaps you should have a talk with your students about that? She was alarmed by Moth."

[crazynuto]

Nov 9, 2022 11:34:42 GMT -6 Sachi said:

Nov 9, 2022 11:26:25 GMT -6 Ame said:

"Ah, that is indeed a wonderful question. As you are already aware, Constance, you checked out Mjolnir's Attunement and the Splash Potion Recipes. Julius checked out CWCVille: A Fallen Empire. Warriors of the Crested Flames was checked out by Frederica. Emperor of the Mountain, by Arvis.

Now... the children's book, that diary, alongside Skadi's Handbook - they were not checked out of the Library. Not officially. Indeed, it would seem they were taken, but they did not go through any of the official channels, and thus left no record. Thus, it would not be incorrect to say they could have been stolen..."

"This reminds me of two more thoughts I had. 

First, according to 

Rules of Magic
Magic may not be cast without first reading the corresponding book. No one may use magic without the book in their possession.

Rules of Ice Magic
At the level which is described in Skadi's Handbook, you cannot conjure ice out of nothing. There must be a present water source for you to freeze. The spell to freeze water can be cast from a surprising range, but clear line of sight with the target must be present.

You need to see the target to freeze it, and be holding the book. Therefore we must ask, when was the handle frozen and the book placed in Julius's Room? I believe they were done at the same time, as it's plausible the spell was cast from within Julius's Room. The water on the floor indicates that something wet was in his room, so theoretically the spell could've been cast there and maybe...shot out the window? 

Perhaps Julius went into the Sauna on his own volition, then a mechanism or something was triggered heating it up substantially. The handle was then frozen from a distance, if there is clear line of sight from Julius's window to the Sauna.

So is there a clear line of sight? He is on the second floor, yes?

Second, it's possible some books were stolen during the time when my brother knocked over a bookshelf in the library, yet I see no mention of the bookshelf having been knocked over in your testimony Tomas. I appreciate you trying to save me the embarrassment, but trust me my ego can take the hit."

[Vulpix]

Nov 9, 2022 11:44:37 GMT -6 crazynuto said:

Nov 9, 2022 11:41:04 GMT -6 Peregrine said:

It was super important. Sigurd didn't ask me any questions, least of which about what the Archbishop didn't say during the meeting. I failed to report that she didn't talk about danger and how we should all get into the most danger we possibly can.

Stocke processes this alarmingly quickly. Oh dear he's eroding my brain cells even more.

"So...Sigurd didn't pay attention to the Opening Ceremony? How peculiar. It's up to us to set a standard for our students after all.

Sigurd, what caused you to be so distracted then?"

"I was thinking of my lovely wife, Deirdre..." Sigurd gazes wistfully out a window. "Our son has been growing so fast, and she's been missing so much of it. She disappeared in the midst of battle one day, never to be seen again... but I will never stop looking for her, not until my dying day."

"After the meeting was over, I went to the stables to tend to the horses and do more reminiscing. But I heard Justine screaming in the Knights' Hall, so I ran to comfort her."