The Next Step Forward

[Anastasia]

"That's it! That feeling again!" Emily whips out a scroll and starts writing, eyes glowing blue, "If I can figure out that reaction, I might be able to figure out why the ring broke and how it did it." Working away and speaking up, "We have to find ways to have it happen again."

"Not that I mind," Jarem speaks up now, "But we got some new blood. Hawk...wine? Wind? The naggy woman," Jarem snaps his fingers, "Anyway, she called in some favors and got some manpower. About three score all told. Good young men, if raw around the edges. Got them training already, they came with basic arms and armaments. Got a couple with some magical talent, though no stand outs."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Excellent. Work with her to figure out a combined training system. Emily, if you'd like to give tips on anything, feel free. You've certainly had some of the best tutors around. Speaking of, was there anything you'd like to learn from us? An area of interest? Even if you're here as a guest and not a member, I'd like you to feel at home. Same with you, Jarem. If there's anything you're interested in, please let me know."

[Anastasia]

"I will! Right now I'd just like to learn all sorts of spells. Say, what's your spellbook like?" Emily asks.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa gasps.

"Oh my, what a personal question. And in front of others, too."

She then chuckles. "I don't carry a spellbook, exactly. I've modified the jewel on my forehead to record my spells.

[Anastasia]

Jarem smirks at that as Emily blushes but pushes ahead, "Ooooh. Can I study it?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Perhaps. The magic isn't exceedingly difficult, but access to another's spell book isn't given out so easily."

[Anastasia]

"Oh," Emily slumps a bit, "Well, I was going to invite you to my room and show you mine."

Jarem just smiles, not saying a word to the entire conversation.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well, perhaps when we get some free time. At the moment, you have a research project from Waukeen and I have to set teams to work on defenses, check in on Delize, and find whoever is attacking inside the Order."

[Anastasia]

Emily nods, "Alright then, I'll see you soon. I have to find ways to trigger that reaction more."

[Iron Dragoon]

So, do we want to get into the upgrade stuff, or hold off for a bit on that?

[Anastasia]

Upgrade stuff is fine. What do you have in mind?

[Iron Dragoon]

Anything on the list I posted. I dunno which would be easiest/fastest/most important.

[Anastasia]

Paste the list in here so we can pick it over OOC?

[Iron Dragoon]

Arcane Order Upgrades/Defenses:

Anti-Scrying.

Anti-Teleporting or teleport delay or teleport redirection.

Fast redeployment.

Perhaps some sort of alignment or patron deity detection.

Zone of peace type effect. Alarming or marking a person who does violence/murder.

Dome of force/prismatic effect.

Upgrade magical testing/research facilities.

Extra-dimensional living/work spaces.

Development of extra land/space.

Some sort of magical item production (guild of mages, someone has to already be doing this, really).

[Anastasia]

All worthy goals. How do you plan to accomplish them all?