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 Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:47 pm
Nadyrr smiled slightly listening to Lucis. The being more in touch with ones own essence sounded about right as they got older they became more in touch with...what they were. Nadyrr considered this line of thought a moment and then pushed it away he felt like he was back in Philosophy class. His small smile turned to a grin as he looked to Lucis after his comment about growing quickly, "well seems you filled out pretty well." Nadyrr was just being truthful as he made the statement, he was in awe of quite a few of his classmates and professor's appearance. And while he still apprechiated their appearance he was well past gawking by now.
Nadyrr looked to the bottle of liquid they were to spray and then to the bag before glancing to Lucis, "er...so your definantly taller, so you think your stronger to hold 'em while I cut or...you want me to try? I'm pretty strong but well...not sure how strong you are." As Nadyrr spoke he took time to look around the woods, this place gave him a slight feeling of peace despite the defeaning plants that lay nearby.Psi Team, odd answers 1. Seeds are used during certain spellcasting, such as the casting of fertility spells. 3. Fiberous part of the birch tree. 5. Wolfsbane Aconitum spp., Belladonna (deadly nightshade) Atropa Belladonna, Bottlebrush buckeye Aesculus parviflora, Calla lily Zanteeschia spp., Yellow jessamine Gelsemium sempervirens, Rosary Pea Abrus precatorius, Dead man's hand Scleroderma geaster, Destroying Angel Amanita virosa/Amanita bisporigera, Lambkill Kalmia angustifolia, and Rue Ruta graveolens. 7. Canary Islands, Western Ireland 9. The root chakra or the Muladhara associated with earth is used for grounding energy. 11. Yule 13. Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie by Arthur Edward Waite and The History and Practice of Magic by Paul Christian 15. CockatriceTau Team, even answers 2. Any of the palmlike woody plants that constitute the order Cycadales, containing four families: Cycadaceae, Zamiaceae, Stangeriaceae, and Boweniaceae. Cycads have crowns of large, feathery compound leaves and cones at the ends of their branches. Some have tall, unbranched, armourlike trunks; others have partially buried stems with swollen trunks. Slow-growing cycads are used as ornamental conservatory plants, but some survive outdoors in temperate regions. The stems of some cycads yield starch that is edible if thoroughly cooked. The young leaves and seeds of others also are edible. 4. Ash and Elm 6. Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in most plants, algae, and cyanobacteria.Chlorophyll is vital for photosynthesis, which allows plants to obtain energy from light. Chlorophyll molecules are specifically arranged in and around pigment protein complexes called photosystems which are embedded in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts. In these complexes, chlorophyll serves two primary functions. The function of the vast majority of chlorophyll (up to several hundred per photosystem) is to absorb light and transfer that light energy by resonance energy transfer to a specific chlorophyll pair in the reaction center of the photosystems. Because of chlorophyll’s selectivity regarding the wavelength of light it absorbs, areas of a leaf containing the molecule will appear green. 8. Fresh, dried, crushed, mixed with other components, steeped, and powered. 10. Ceres Style is when you grow all of the required ingredients yourself. It increases the potency of the potion's effects, doubling the damage it does. 12. The Siberian Moth, Eurasian Spruce bark beetle, and Asian long-horned beetle. 14. In demonology, an unpleasant demon whose only directive was to hunt and kill men, aided by his henchman Flauros. According to the Goetia, Andras was a Grand Marquis of Hell, appearing with a winged angel’s body and the head of an owl or raven, riding upon a strong black wolf and wielding a sharp and bright sword. He was also responsible for sowing discord, and commanded 30 infernal legions. He is the 63rd of the 72 spirits of Solomon.
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:49 pm
Eyes widened, Aysel peered all around her, trying to see everything at once. So this was the Outside, huh? It certainly was...more wild, she supposed, was one way to put it. Everything seemed to have a kind of hush to it that the City didn't (although she supposed that might just be her headphones)..every cracked branch and spoken word seeming to ripple disruptively through the air. And speaking of words...
Blinking slowly as she processed both Quenda's instructions and the Gatekeep's order, Aysel nodded to herself, and turned to her partner. "Do you mind holding?" For although she was loathe to admit it, she didn't think that she had the physical strength needed...not if these roots were as wriggly as Quenda had indicated.
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Hush. Quiet. A strange grin, and a tiny hand drifting to the cord-and-ribbon harness that sat upon a bony hip. Ah yes, yes...still there, still here. Right, then.
Sombre breathed deeply, and then giggled, fingers reaching out to caress the tired trunk of a gnarled and droopy-looking tree. As the Cityman called out his order, her grin widened, and she tugged absently on one of Scalpel's ears. "Oaks," she whispered to him, and thought she felt him jolt in response, "Oaks and plots and Outsides and Insides...don't they know that we're Inside the Out?" A bit of teeth-gnashing in glee as she tripped a bit and nearly fell, and then she continued: "Their City is Outside-In, too...nowhere to hide the little-uns, nowhere to hide..."Answers for team Epsilon and Rho 1. In Druidic Magic, what are Seeds capable of?Answer: Storing spells. 2. Define a "Cycad".Answer: cy·cad (sī'kād', -kəd) n. Any of various palmlike gymnospermous cone-bearing evergreen plants of the division Cycadophyta, native to warm regions and having large pinnately compound leaves. 3. What part of what tree is true Xylitol sweetener sourced from?Answer: Birch tree bark. 4. In Norse Mythology which two types of trees yielded Man and Woman?Answer: Elm and ash. 5. List ten types of plants poisonous to Humans.answer: a. Amaryllis b. Andromeda c. Arrow Grass d. Azalea e. Baneberry f. Wild Morning Glory g. Sneezeweed h. Black Henbane i. Black Locust j. Calla Lily 6. Explain the properties of Chlorophyll.Answer: Chlorophyll is what makes plants green! It absorbs the sunlight and makes glucose for the plant to turn into energy. 7. Name the two Old World Locations the Arbutus Tree naturally grew. Answer: The Canary Islands and West Ireland (and west France? o_O; ::confused:: ) 8. What ways may medicinal roots be prepared for human application?Answer: crushed, dried, fresh, heated, powdered, squeezed, inhaled, used as oil. 9. Which Chakra is used for grounding energy?Answer: Muladhara is. 10. List the definition and benefits of Ceres Style.Answer: Ceres style is when one grows their own ingredients...which in turn makes the potion more potent. 11. During which Old World Holiday is a tree decorated?Answer: Yule! 12. List three types of Insects that could damage a North American forest.Answer: Gypsy moth, tent caterpillar, Siberian moth 13. Name two books (fictional or factual) that mention the mandrake plant.Answer: Harry Potter (CoS), Romeo and Juliet 14. What is the Old World definition of an Andras?answer: "In demonology, an unpleasant demon whose only directive was to hunt and kill men, aided by his henchman Flauros." 15. Find an image of a Cockatrice.Who's a 'pretty birdie' now, punk?
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:22 pm
Lior was awed when they came upon the plots, eyes widening as he stepped closer. Then he paused as he heard someone saying his name, eyebrows rising. It was easy to spot the one speaking of him, and he walked over to Abacus with a crooked smile, tapping the boy's shoulder. "Hey there. You looking for me?" he asked, chuckling. "Sorry for vanishing on you and all - you want to get to work, kiddo? Which job would you prefer to do?"
Answers for Team Lamda and Team Zeta TASKS DAY 3:
1. In Druidic Magic, what are Seeds capable of?Storing spells, assisting the casting of them. 2. Define a "Cycad".Cycads are an ancient group of seed plants characterized by a large crown of compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are evergreen, gymnospermous, dioecious plants having large pinnately compound leaves. They are frequently confused with and mistaken for palms or ferns, but are related to neither, belonging to the division Cycadophyta. 3. What part of what tree is true Xylitol sweetener sourced from?The fiber of a Birch tree, or the core of corn.
4. In Norse Mythology which two types of trees yielded Man and Woman?Ash and Elm. 5. List ten types of plants poisonous to Humans.Azalea Oleander Oak Deadly Nightshade Jimson Weed Hyacinth Yew Privet Foxglove Bittersweet 6. Explain the properties of Chlorophyll. In the reaction of photosynthesis, chlorophyll helps the electrons transfer from water (taken in from the roots) to the carbon dioxide that has been taken in. An electron in chlorophyll is then excited from a lower energy state to a higher energy state from light energy that is absorbed through the leaves. This excited electron is now able to transfer to another molecule more easily and starts a chain of transfers until it ends up carbon dioxide. This loss of an electron by chlorophyll results in the gaining of an electron of water. Therefore chlorophyll is the "middle man" for photosynthetic electron transfers between water and carbon dioxide. In conclusion chlorophyll is able to harness solar energy and convert it to chemical energy that the plant needs. 7. Name the two Old World Locations the Arbutus Tree naturally grew.-Western France and Ireland -Canary Islands 8. What ways may medicinal roots be prepared for human application?Tinctures, Tisanes, Topical (oil application), Whole-Herb Consumption (raw, boiled, cooked, heated, cooled, chopped, dried, powdered, etc.), Inhaled (aromatherapy) 9. Which Chakra is used for grounding energy?Muladhara 10. List the definition and benefits of Ceres Style.Ceres Style is when you grow all of the required ingredients yourself. It increases the potency of the potion's effects, doubling the damage it does. 11. During which Old World Holiday is a tree decorated?Yule 12. List three types of Insects that could damage a North American forest.Gypsy Moth, Siberian Moth 13. Name two books (fictional or factual) that mention the mandrake plant.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Antony and Cleopatra 14. What is the Old World definition of an Andras?Andras was a Grand Marquis of Hell, appearing with a winged angel’s body and the head of an owl or raven, riding upon a strong black wolf and wielding a sharp and bright sword. He was also responsible for sowing discord, and commanded 30 infernal legions. He is the 63rd of the 72 spirits of Solomon. 15. Find an image of a Cockatrice. Here
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 5:05 pm
"Hells yeah I'm excited!" Antigone answered, a grin spreading across her face. "Let's go, Dag. D'you mind if I call you that?" Gold eyes turned from her partner, however, only a moment later, to take in the great expanse that was the Outside. Damn it all, but she wished she had one of those nifty camera things! Maybe she could get the boy- what was his name, Abacus? Something like that, anyway- to make copies for her? That was an idea. She shook her head a bit, trying to dislodge all the stray thoughts floating about in her brain. It was time to focus on the task at hand, especially since Quenda was explaining how this would work. Looking up to Daggart, she tilted her head in consideration. "The strong of the two of us, eh? I guess that'd be you," she said with a sheepish grin. Cash offered Kallisto a friendly smile, and touched her shoulder lightly. "Don't be silly. I couldn't ask for a better partner than you! I'm sure we'll do just fine." Adjusting his gloves, the Phlegm turned green eyes from Kallisto to the Mandrake patch. "Well, it looks like we'll be starting now. Do you want to hold or to cut?" Cash figured that he would be able to do either, so he left the choice up to her. Blayk lifted an arm, giving a bit of a flex. "I'm pretty strong," she said to Grave when Quenda was done explaining everything. "If you'd rather just cut- since you already said you're not all that great with plants, I can pull them up for you?" Blayk thought that the pulling and hold sounded more fun anyway. This way she could get her hands dirty. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma 1- Storing, and assisting in the casting of, spells. 2- any gymnospermous plant of the order Cycadales, intermediate in appearance between ferns and the palms, many species having a thick, unbranched, columnar trunk bearing a crown of large, leathery, pinnate leaves. 3- Corncobs and birch trees 4- Ash and Elm 5- Aconite, Alsike Clover, Angel's Trumpet, Arrowgrass, Baneberry, Alfalfa or Lucerne, Belladonna, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Black Locust, and Bleeding Heart 6- In the reaction of photosynthesis, chlorophyll helps the electrons transfer from water (taken in from the roots) to the carbon dioxide that has been taken in. An electron in chlorophyll is then excited from a lower energy state to a higher energy state from light energy that is absorbed through the leaves. This excited electron is now able to transfer to another molecule more easily and starts a chain of transfers until it ends up carbon dioxide. This loss of an electron by chlorophyll results in the gaining of an electron of water. Therefore chlorophyll is the "middle man" for photosynthetic electron transfers between water and carbon dioxide. 7- Western Ireland and the Canary Islands 8- Oils, ingestion, or inhaled. 9- Muladhara 10- The growing of all required ingredients by oneself. It makes the potency of the potion more effective, doubling the damage it can do. 11- Yule. 12- Lace Bug, Gall Wasp, and the Tip Bug. 13- The Bible, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 14- Great Marquis of Hell, having under his command thirty legions of demons. He sows discord among people. 15- Ta-da~
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:25 pm
Biwa blushed at the enthusiastic greeting, hesitantly touching the tips of her fingers to the palm of Arron's hand. Delightful? Lovely? Her? She squirmed a little where she stood, but tagged along with him, walking behind and to the left.
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:52 pm
 Grave picked a plot and squatted down. "I'd be more than happy to clip while you hold." He grinned up at Blayk as be began pulling supplies from the burlap sack and lining them up in a neat little row next to the plot. "As you might have been able to tell, being Academic has made me far more dextrous than strong." The items were all arranged, and Grave spread the burlap sack open, ready to receive clippings. He lifted the silver shears and held them up, testing their weight and movement. They caught the light and glinted as they made a concise swish, click with each pump of Grave's hand. "Are you ready?" He asked, swishing his tail back and forth and squeazing one eye shut as he looked up against the light.  Danna felt a weight lift off her shoulders when arwen asked her to hold the mandrake. She didn't want to say, but Arwen clearly didn't look strong enough to pull the Mandrake from the soil, let alone hold it steady enoguh to trim clippings. Danna, on the other hand, was far stronger than her meek demeanor revealed. She grinned and nodded happily, "Let's pick a plot then and begin, shall we?"  "Okies!" Cyphr piped enthusiastically. "I holds stuff real good!" HE pumped both biceps to prove it, as he thought she wouldn't take kindly to his picking her up and spinning her about. "But....I wanna makes sure I get it..." Cyphr continued after a moment, his voice a little unsure and his brows puckered with the effort of trying to hold onto a memory that was slipping away from him. "I just rip thems outta the ground and squirt thems?"
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:18 pm
 Mat jumped slightly when Zethyr tapped his shoulder, turning to look at the other. He'd actually been listening to the explaination of how to harvest Mandrakes, so he wouldn't end up messing this up. Tilting head a little and grinning at his partner, Mat bounced a bit on his feet and turned to look out past where everyone was gathered. "You ready to go?" Morrow had no idea at all where his own partner was and he really paid little attention to the instructions. He was more interested in finding something to sketch than actually harvesting much of anything. Smiling slightly, he spotted Dariyn standing a few feet away with his own partner. Lips curving into just a bit of a smirk, Morrow opened his sketchbook and started to do some quick gesture studies of the two of them. The height difference and the way they stood was interesting. Humming softly, he decided to just follow them and sketch. Emrys also had yet to see his own partner and was sort of edging over toward Arron, wondering if maybe he'd be allowed to tag along with them if this Yambati didn't show up. He was interested in what they were doing out here - but nervous being all on his own.Team Mu & Kappa answers TASKS DAY 3:1. In Druidic Magic, what are Seeds capable of?Storing spells and assisting in casting 2. Define a "Cycad".Cycads are an ancient group of seed plants characterized by a large crown of compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are evergreen, gymnospermous, dioecious plants having large pinnately compound leaves. 3. What part of what tree is true Xylitol sweetener sourced from?Fiber of birch trees 4. In Norse Mythology which two types of trees yielded Man and Woman?Ash and Elm 5. List ten types of plants poisonous to Humans.Azalea Oleander Oak Deadly Nightshade Jimson Weed Hyacinth Yew Privet Foxglove Bittersweet 6. Explain the properties of Chlorophyll.It allows the conversion of unusable sunlight energy into usable chemical energy. 7. Name the two Old World Locations the Arbutus Tree naturally grew.Greece and western France 8. What ways may medicinal roots be prepared for human application?Tinctures, Tisanes, Topical (oil application), Whole-Herb Consumption (raw, boiled, cooked, heated, cooled, chopped, dried, powdered, etc.), Inhaled (aromatherapy) 9. Which Chakra is used for grounding energy?Muladhara 10. List the definition and benefits of Ceres Style.Growing all the ingredients yourself. It make the potion more effective. 11. During which Old World Holiday is a tree decorated?Yule 12. List three types of Insects that could damage a North American forest. Lace Bug, Gall Wasp, Tip Bug 13. Name two books (fictional or factual) that mention the mandrake plant.Genesis 30 (Old Testament) Transcendental Magic its Doctrine and Ritual by Eliphas Levi 14. What is the Old World definition of an Andras?In demonology, Andras is a Great Marquis (a Prince to other authors) of Hell, having under his command thirty legions of demons. He sows discord among people. According to the Goetia, Andras was a Grand Marquis of Hell, appearing with a winged angel’s body and the head of an owl or raven, riding upon a strong black wolf and wielding a sharp and bright sword. He was also responsible for sowing discord, and commanded 30 infernal legions. He is the 63rd of the 72 spirits of Solomon. 15. Find an image of a Cockatrice.http://www.youngwizards.com/ErrantryWiki/images/0/09/Cockatrice.png
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:27 pm
Jaenelle looked skepticly at her partner. She thinks she's stronger? Well, if that's the case why not let her do the grunt work. Not caring too much either way, Jaenelle nodded her agreeance and grabbed the shears. Mentally Jaenelle ticked off the items to remember when cutting. No more than four inches in length, and no more than four from each Mandrake.
Jaenelle watched as the Gatekeepers melded into the forest with ease and complete silence, save one. The Melancholy couldn't help but voice her opinion. "They sure are something..." She wondered if she'd be that proficient someday. Jaenelle rolled her eyes when Phlegm girl mentioned feeling 'pretty'. Jaenelle had never felt pretty, and thus never missed it.
"How about I spray, you pull, and I cut?" she offered.Team Tau Answers TASKS DAY 3:
1. In Druidic Magic, what are Seeds capable of?
Assisting with or storing spells.
3. What part of what tree is true Xylitol sweetener sourced from?
Birch tree fiber.
5. List ten types of plants poisonous to Humans.
a. Belladona
b. Aconite
c. Elderberry (ripe fruit is nontoxic)
d. Angel's Trumpet
e. Autumn Crocus
f. Wintersweet
g. Water Hemlock
h. Vinca
i. Black Nightshade
j. European mistletoe
(The TARO plant, or Colocasia esculenta, is an Oxilate and a Dermatite. XD)
7. Name the two Old World Locations the Arbutus Tree naturally grew.
Western Ireland and the Canary Islands.
9. Which Chakra is used for grounding energy?
Muladhara; Location - Root, Element - Earth
11. During which Old World Holiday is a tree decorated?
Yule!
13. Name two books (fictional or factual) that mention the mandrake plant.
Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare; The Wicca Garden - by Gerina Dunwich
15. Find an image of a Cockatrice.
Cockatrice!!
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:02 pm
Galadrae came scrambling forward from the back of the group, having fallen behind after getting distracted by her surroundings and getting her foot caught under a tree root. She tried to avoid the watchful glances of the gatekeepers as she weaved through her classmates and the mandrake patches, listening intently to Quenda as she searched for her teammate. Finally she detected him, and went eagerly to his side. "Um, you're Torrid, right?" she questioned quietly. "Um. Um. I'm sorry I'm late, but I'm here now!"
She took in Quenda's instructions, then looked up to Torrid appologetically and murmured. "I... I'm afraid I'm not very strong. Maybe you should hold the mandrakes?"
As she got the shears ready, she mumbled under her breath, "Oh, I hope we're not hurting the little things."Tasks for Team Theta, Day 3 ((This was all I could manage on my own. I'm sorry, Balo. D: )) 2. A cycad is an evergreen, cone-bearing seed plant with a crown of compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are most common in tropical and sub-tropical areas. 3. Birch bark 4. Ash and Elm 5. Death Camas, Dogbane, Belladonna, Monkshood, White Snakeroot, Elderberry, Larkspurs, Poinsettia, Stinging Nettle, Oleander 6. Chlorophyll is the chemical component in plants which absorbs sunlight and converts it for use in photosynthesis. It is also the component in plants which makes leaves green. 9. The 1st Chakra 11. Yule 13. Mandragola, Machiavelli; Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare (well, technically they’re plays… but I think they still count) 15. Cockatricce
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:29 pm
For Teams Nu, Chi and Sigma TASKS DAY 3:1. In Druidic Magic, what are Seeds capable of?Storing spells and assisting in casting 2. Define a "Cycad".Cycads are an ancient group of seed plants characterized by a large crown of compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are evergreen, gymnospermous, dioecious plants having large pinnately compound leaves. 3. What part of what tree is true Xylitol sweetener sourced from?Fiber of birch trees 4. In Norse Mythology which two types of trees yielded Man and Woman?Ash and Elm 5. List ten types of plants poisonous to Humans.Azalea Oleander Oak Deadly Nightshade Jimson Weed Hyacinth Yew Privet Foxglove Bittersweet 6. Explain the properties of Chlorophyll.It allows the conversion of unusable sunlight energy into usable chemical energy. 7. Name the two Old World Locations the Arbutus Tree naturally grew.Greece and western France 8. What ways may medicinal roots be prepared for human application?Tinctures, Tisanes, Topical (oil application), Whole-Herb Consumption (raw, boiled, cooked, heated, cooled, chopped, dried, powdered, etc.), Inhaled (aromatherapy) 9. Which Chakra is used for grounding energy?Muladhara 10. List the definition and benefits of Ceres Style.Growing all the ingredients yourself. It make the potion more effective. 11. During which Old World Holiday is a tree decorated?Yule 12. List three types of Insects that could damage a North American forest. Lace Bug, Gall Wasp, Tip Bug 13. Name two books (fictional or factual) that mention the mandrake plant.Genesis 30 (Old Testament) Transcendental Magic its Doctrine and Ritual by Eliphas Levi 14. What is the Old World definition of an Andras?In demonology, Andras is a Great Marquis (a Prince to other authors) of Hell, having under his command thirty legions of demons. He sows discord among people. According to the Goetia, Andras was a Grand Marquis of Hell, appearing with a winged angel’s body and the head of an owl or raven, riding upon a strong black wolf and wielding a sharp and bright sword. He was also responsible for sowing discord, and commanded 30 infernal legions. He is the 63rd of the 72 spirits of Solomon. 15. Find an image of a Cockatrice.http://www.rpgartist.com/data/502/30The_Cockatrice-med.jpg 
Arron smiled faintly in amusement at how easily flustered the girl was. Ah well, more fun to be had, he supposed, he just hoped that she would be of help to him on top of being strikingly lovely. Examining their bag, he arched an eyebrow at the girl, "Wanna cut? I can pull." Glancing over his shoulder, he waved to Emrys, wondering where the blond's teammate was...ah well, he could always come hang out with them.
"Sure thing." Was the ready response, and Zethyr gestured grandly out towards the plots where the mandrakes grew. "So how shall we divvy tasks up?" The way he saw it, Mat was stronger built than the Melancholy, and could likely pull up the mandrakes far easier than 'Thyr could.
Dariyn nearly jumped at Astaroth's words, and blinked at him for a moment, before he nodded mutely. Right, it shouldn't be hard, this would be all right...honestly... he was ok. Yeah...keep telling yourself that Dari.
"Aaah. Uhm...I...guess so..." He was smaller than Astaroth was, and truly...the mandrakes scared him just a little bit. Eyeing one, he edged closer to it as though it might spring up and bite him. "W-we have to spray it first, right?"
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:06 pm
When Quenda made her announcement, Abacus snapped a quick picture of her before replying to Lior. "Yeah, I was. Team Zeta, right?" He glanced at the other boy, tilting his head to one side. "I think I'm better dressed for holding, though I don't know your strength. Which job do you want?"For Team Zeta 12. List three types of Insects that could damage a North American forest.Gypsy Moth, Siberian Moth, Leopard Moth
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:01 am
 Okay...so it was a little sweet that Cyphr was so concerned about doing this correctly (and she was sort of relieved that he was!). Therefore, Aysel gave him a small smile, and shook her head. "I think you have to squirt the leaves before you pull them up..and I can do the squirting, if you'd like. All you have to do is pull them up. Alright?"
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:05 am
Cinderfae Nadyrr smiled slightly listening to Lucis. The being more in touch with ones own essence sounded about right as they got older they became more in touch with...what they were. Nadyrr considered this line of thought a moment and then pushed it away he felt like he was back in Philosophy class. His small smile turned to a grin as he looked to Lucis after his comment about growing quickly, "well seems you filled out pretty well." Nadyrr was just being truthful as he made the statement, he was in awe of quite a few of his classmates and professor's appearance. And while he still apprechiated their appearance he was well past gawking by now.
Nadyrr looked to the bottle of liquid they were to spray and then to the bag before glancing to Lucis, "er...so your definantly taller, so you think your stronger to hold 'em while I cut or...you want me to try? I'm pretty strong but well...not sure how strong you are." As Nadyrr spoke he took time to look around the woods, this place gave him a slight feeling of peace despite the defeaning plants that lay nearby.Psi Team, odd answers 1. Seeds are used during certain spellcasting, such as the casting of fertility spells. 3. Fiberous part of the birch tree. 5. Wolfsbane Aconitum spp., Belladonna (deadly nightshade) Atropa Belladonna, Bottlebrush buckeye Aesculus parviflora, Calla lily Zanteeschia spp., Yellow jessamine Gelsemium sempervirens, Rosary Pea Abrus precatorius, Dead man's hand Scleroderma geaster, Destroying Angel Amanita virosa/Amanita bisporigera, Lambkill Kalmia angustifolia, and Rue Ruta graveolens. 7. Canary Islands, Western Ireland 9. The root chakra or the Muladhara associated with earth is used for grounding energy. 11. Yule 13. Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie by Arthur Edward Waite and The History and Practice of Magic by Paul Christian 15. Cockatrice Psi team Even answers 1. Storing spells 2. cy·cad –noun any gymnospermous plant of the order Cycadales, intermediate in appearance between ferns and the palms, many species having a thick, unbranched, columnar trunk bearing a crown of large, leathery, pinnate leaves. 3. Birch Bark 4. Elm and Ash 5. Holly, mistletoe, nettle, chrysanthemum, morning glory, monk's hood, opium poppy, pointsettia, hemlock, rhubarb sauce6. Chlorophyll allows plants to use light for energy. It's also what gives them their green pigment. how cool!7. Pacific northwestern North America, Mediterranean Europe sauce*8. crushed, dried, fresh, heated, powdered, squeezed, inhaled, used as oil. 9. Muladhara *10. Ceres style is when one grows their own ingredients...which in turn makes the potion more potent. 11. Yule (also called Christmas in the old world) 12. Gypsy moth, Siberian moth, Asian long-horned beetle 13. Harry Potter, Othello 14. According to the Goetia, Andras was a Grand Marquis of Hell, appearing with a winged angel’s body and the head of an owl or raven, riding upon a strong black wolf and wielding a sharp and bright sword. He was also responsible for sowing discord, and commanded 30 infernal legions. He is the 63rd of the 72 spirits of Solomon. more15. Rawr!
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:14 am
underthered Galadrae came scrambling forward from the back of the group, having fallen behind after getting distracted by her surroundings and getting her foot caught under a tree root. She tried to avoid the watchful glances of the gatekeepers as she weaved through her classmates and the mandrake patches, listening intently to Quenda as she searched for her teammate. Finally she detected him, and went eagerly to his side. "Um, you're Torrid, right?" she questioned quietly. "Um. Um. I'm sorry I'm late, but I'm here now!"
She took in Quenda's instructions, then looked up to Torrid appologetically and murmured. "I... I'm afraid I'm not very strong. Maybe you should hold the mandrakes?"
As she got the shears ready, she mumbled under her breath, "Oh, I hope we're not hurting the little things."Tasks for Team Theta, Day 3 ((This was all I could manage on my own. I'm sorry, Balo. D: )) 1. Storing Spells 2. A cycad is an evergreen, cone-bearing seed plant with a crown of compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are most common in tropical and sub-tropical areas. 3. Birch bark 4. Ash and Elm 5. Death Camas, Dogbane, Belladonna, Monkshood, White Snakeroot, Elderberry, Larkspurs, Poinsettia, Stinging Nettle, Oleander 6. Chlorophyll is the chemical component in plants which absorbs sunlight and converts it for use in photosynthesis. It is also the component in plants which makes leaves green. 7. Pacific northwestern North America, Mediterranean Europe sauce8. crushed, dried, fresh, heated, powdered, squeezed, inhaled, used as oil. 9. The 1st Chakra 10. Ceres style is when one grows their own ingredients...which in turn makes the potion more potent. 11. Yule 12. Gypsy moth, Siberian moth, Asian long-horned beetle 13. Mandragola, Machiavelli; Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare (well, technically they’re plays… but I think they still count) 14. According to the Goetia, Andras was a Grand Marquis of Hell, appearing with a winged angel’s body and the head of an owl or raven, riding upon a strong black wolf and wielding a sharp and bright sword. He was also responsible for sowing discord, and commanded 30 infernal legions. He is the 63rd of the 72 spirits of Solomon. more15. Cockatricce (( Don't worry aboot it biggrin <3 this post is still being edited, more to come~))
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:36 am
Belwen smiled slightly to herself catching Jaenelle's look out of the corner of her eye, "the plan sounds good." Belwen glanced around trying to figure out where they should go to start and then decided that she should probably wait for the teacher to say something. With the bit of time she had she couldn't help adding a few things, "you know I've been thinking everyone has different ways of making themselves feel good. Whether it is dressing nicely, interacting with others, training in the arena, or studying. It all has to do with self-esteem and what is right for each individual." Most times Belwen wouldn't have been so thoughtful of such things but she had a feeling her partner didn't take time to consider such things and probably wouldn't enjoy a party like she had been considering getting going.
Though Belwen had a feeling Jaenella would look lovely in something suitably dark so she would be comfortable, maybe with a sweeping neckline of some sort. She pushed the idea to the back of her mind, there were quite a few she had a feeling would get some good from dressing up just a little for a night.
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