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lunes, 18 de noviembre de 2024

People at Uni - Thalic


You see Flatulent Thalic of Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers, the Seventh Level Wizard. 
He is a strapping young human lad. 
He is not fat, but working on it. He is in good shape. 
He is standing. 
He has a long, flowing and, above all, convincing brown beard. 
He has a sapphire studded shield floating around him. 
Holding : a tachibo (left hand and right hand). 
Wearing : a pair of gold wire glasses, a pair of black soft-soled boots, a pair of black trousers, a Guild of Bandits' tabard, a black silk shirt, a leather carryall, a black backpack, a wizard's pointy hat, five club badges, an utility belt, a fake beard, a turquoise scarab ring, a gold medallion, a rambler's canteen, a chain of stars, a sapphire ring, a diamond ring, a blue crystal ring, two twisted black amulets, a star sapphire ring, a gold watch and a gold ring. 
Carrying: a cured human left eye, a piece of writing paper, a caged ironwood case, a bronze helm, a hessian sack and a large rosewood jewellery box.



sábado, 26 de octubre de 2024

People at Uni - Rienne


You see Mme Rienne Marshmallow of Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers, the Fifth Level Wizard.
 
She is an elf, fey and terrible.
 
Rienne is from Fairyland, a topsy-turvy world where cute little bunnies saw through flesh with razor sharp teeth, shrubberies are used as currency, and the only things holy are the hand grenades. Once a baby sold at a goblin market, she is now the most adorable agent of the fairy queen, from a land where adorable things are invariably fatally dangerous. So paint your roses red, grab that bird by the legs and swing for the hedgehogs, and make sure you keep your head in its fully upright and locked position, because this elf is several cards short of a croquet game. 

She is in good shape.
 
She is standing.
 
Her skin looks as hard as rock, although it seems weaker around the stomach. 
She has a three star shield floating around her.
 
An elven aura seems to cling to her.
 
She has an elegant hourglass figure.
 
Wearing : a pair of mirrored sunglasses, a pair of glass slippers, a milk white spider silk cape, a milk white spider silk cloak and a pair of crystal acorn earrings. 
Carrying: a fantastical toymaker's cloak, a wizard's pointy hat, a rubber knife, a black top hat, a practicing rope, a bright red yo-yo, a filigreed rowan case and two toy growlers.


jueves, 10 de octubre de 2024

Art of the Octangle (6)


Moving around the octangle from our last stop, next to Archchancellor Roxby's statue, and in the direction of the grand doors that are the main entrance to Unseen University, we enter the preferred space of Red wizards and Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers:

Octiron-plated gates, somehow still glinting blackly in the night, still stand wide because someone lost the key. A large official-looking notice attempts to forbid passage between Gown and Town - the ancient weight of magic and history that is Unseen University on one side, and the bustle and noise of Sator Square on the other. From the gargoyle-haunted crenellations and the ancient chestnut trees shading the green lawns, to the vast, dizzying height of the Tower of Art looming over the clock tower and the Great Hall behind it, everything is redolent of the weight of tradition. A ruddy-robed wizard statue stands ready to welcome students, whether new or returning, and the squat menace of the thatched porter's lodge is a dreadful reminder of the terrors that await them if they get caught being drunk, rowdy, or objectionably sober.

As usual, we encounter a very picky bench, this time cherry red in color, and also as usual, it does not take kindly to our attempts to use it:

You sit on a cherry red oak bench.
> The bench suddenly changes its shape to become a steep slope, sending you sliding down onto the grass.
You stand up.
The bench changes back into its normal bench-like shape.




There are lots of landmarks in this corner. Besides the huge octiron doors, the Porter's Lodge looms nearby, and a good view of all the main buildings of the university. There also a wizardly statue welcoming incomers:

A tall thin wizard carved from Klatchian sandstone looks very proud to wear the robes of Mrs Widgery's Lodgers, the oldest Order of Wizardry.



martes, 1 de octubre de 2024

People at Uni - Geryon


You see Geryon Womblesworth the Senior Wizard of Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers.

He is a strapping young human lad.

Geryon is a man of 6'1" and unusually lithe of frame as wizzards go. His hair is blonde, flecked with gray and his eyes are piercing hazel. His eyes regard you with calculating curiosity and shine with a mixture of saintly benevolence and devilish mischief.

He is in good shape.

He is standing.

His skin looks as hard as rock, although it seems weaker around the face.

He has a giant turtle shell floating around him.

Holding : Fric (left hand) and Frac (right hand).

Wearing : a pair of dark shades, a pair of black soft-soled boots, Pie Mitts, a midnight black chimerahide overcoat, a midnight black wizard's pointy hat and an emerald earring.

Carrying: a hyena right eye, an elephant right eye and a hessian sack.

His purse is fit to burst!



viernes, 28 de marzo de 2008

Order Rings - Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers


>look tower ring

An elegant gold ring, surmounted by an intricate setting based on a platform of gold. Seven silver spokes lead in from the rim of the platform, joining to the corners of a heptagon in the centre. In the middle of the ring, surrounded by the polygon, a small house has been picked out in octarines. Underneath the whole design is a depiction of the Tower of Art.

Etched in lines of glowing octarine: "Inquilinus"

It appears to have something written on it.

It is in excellent condition.

>read tower ring

You read the tower ring:

Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers

miércoles, 4 de julio de 2007

Order Rooms - Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers


Now if we weren't wizards, we wouldn't be naturally curious. And part of that curiosity is in the Forbidden Realms. In this case, all those other order rooms in which you aren't allowed to peek into! Curses and drat! But with a little help and the use of scrying, we hope to remedy that situation. In our first installment of the series, we'll take a look at the Lodger's Rooms. Special thanks to Master Coffeebreak AlQuantum for his collaboration, and to Master Coleus for a second looking at the lounge objects.

You see a vision in the silver mirror:
This is the commons for Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers. It has been furnished with comfortable items which seem to be well worn. The room has been painted a deep yet vivid red, while the edges have been covered with a deep wood. The ceiling and floor are both stark white and contrast well with the intensity of the lounge. In the centre of the room is a large wooden table and to either side of that rests a huge sofa. At one end of the table, a well worn bulletin board stands and on the other end, a small chest has been put on display.
A small octarine eye, hovering in the middle of the room, watches you.
There are three obvious exits: east, north and west.

l ceiling: The ceiling has been painted with a glossy-white paint.

l floor: The floor is covered in a plush white shag.

l edges: This is used to line the walls.

l table: This is a masterpiece of craftmanship. The table has been constructed from the same wood used in the moulding around the room. It's obviously new, but carries a well used look about it.

l sofa: This is a huge sofa. It's over-stuffed and over-sized, and easily stretches from one end of the table to the other. The fabric covering the sofa is suede which has been broken in by any number of wizards finding his or her afternoon nap.


This room holds only an open book and a pen on a small table. There is one obvious exit: south. A sign is here. You close the south door. - Voting room

This is the office of the Senior Wizard of Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers. Its main feature is a large oak desk, overflowing with papers and books. Behind the desk sits a large, intricately-carved rolling chair, while a bookcase is against the east wall. Two small, uncomfortable-looking chairs sit in front of the desk. To the east is a small door, and to the west another door leads into the Order common room.
There are two obvious exits: west and east. You close the west door.

This is the bedroom of the Senior Wizard of Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers. It's mostly occupied by a large four-poster bed, although there is a small wardrobe too. The door to the office is west. There is one obvious exit: west.

As for the door that leads to the magic cafeteria, in this case it is a seam in the wall, that reads like this:

l walls: The walls have been painted a deep and vivid red. They boldly contrast both the floor and ceiling. All the moulding has been done in a deep, rich wood. There is a thin seam running down the middle of one of the walls.

l moulding:
This is used to line the walls.

look seam: It looks as if this is actually a secret door. You might be able to open it if you have the willingness to try. It should open with a good push.