Study group (Lucy)

[Corwin]

"I transcribe all my spells into a spellbook, though I suppose you could also call it a prayerbook if you are so inclined. I've learned several of those by heart, though too many appear to be of incredibly destructive potential." Lucy frowns. "I'm honestly not certain why, but given a chance I will do my best to retrain myself so that the useful household spells replace those in my mind."

Deciding to move past that conundrum, Lucy brightens up and says, "I've tried dabbling in an element -- acid, in my case -- though I've decided to stay a generalist in the end. That is, in fact, the reason I have not walked the path of the Incantatrix, though the idea certainly tempts."

[Anastasia]

"Fascinating," Canderella laughs as she listens, "Acid, though? Not a path I personally approve of. It is far too...visceral. It reminds me of the good old days," A long sigh from the succubus, "You wouldn't remember, of course."

[Corwin]

"Not really, no," Lucy readily agrees. "I like acid for its quiet synergy with itself. Though I'm perfectly fine with the other energy types, of course."

[Nephrite]

Moore opens his mouth and then just shuts it.

What the heck is the difference?!

[Anastasia]

"Ah, a woman after Simmer's own heart," Canderella says, "Simmer, she thinks you can solve anything by adding more fire. If it doesn't, you aren't using enough fire."

Ebony gently coughs into her hand, "I must ask about quiet synergy with itself."

[Corwin]

"Would you like a demonstration, Miss Ebony?"

[Anastasia]

"Please," Ebony says.

[Corwin]

Lucy blinks. "Forgive me, Miss Ebony, but did you mean right now? If so, for a demonstration of destructive acid magic we really should relocate somewhere where delicious cake would not be unduly harmed."

[Anastasia]

"Of course," Canderella stands, "Let us go."

Go ahead and set up your demonstration, Lucy.

[Corwin]

After inquiring with Elena, Lucy decides to use an out of the way training area behind the Aurora! Setting up three wooden targets with smilies drawn on them with magic, she backs away for eighty feet.

"Now, please keep your distance," she tells Ebony, Canderella and Moore. "I shall be using a well-known spell-- well, a variant of it that I favor, in any case."

Her hand stretched out towards the three targets, Lucy gives Moore a wink and shoots three eyewatering, lime green acid rays at them!

[21:04] <@Nonette> roll 3#1d20 can I miss stationary targets?
[21:04] <Serith> Nonette roll for Serith < 16, 16, 16 >

[21:06] <@Nonette> roll 3#4d6
[21:06] <Serith> Nonette roll for Serith < 13, 14, 15 >

Lucy notes the precise holes with satisfaction, elaborating. "This is the basic spell effect you are all, no doubt, aware of. While there exist various metamagical ways to enhance it, in particular for fire and ice spells, what I like it the following synergy!"

Lucy brings her thumb and index finger together, as if crushing an insignificantly-small creature, and a translucent sheathe of liquid rushes out to cover her skin! Then, the arm still pointing at the target slips a tad lower and she fires the same spell once more!

[21:04] <@Nonette> roll 3#1d20 another chance to publicly shame myself
[21:05] <Serith> Nonette roll for Serith < 11, 5, 4 >

[21:07] <@Nonette> roll 4d6+4
[21:07] <@Nonette> roll 4d6+4
[21:07] <@Nonette> roll 4d6+4
[21:07] <Serith> Nonette roll for Serith < 24 > [d6=5,6,6,3]
[21:07] <Serith> Nonette roll for Serith < 19 > [d6=5,3,1,6]
[21:07] <Serith> Nonette roll for Serith < 21 > [d6=5,4,5,3]

"Please take note, Miss Ebony, Miss Canderella, Moore," she proceeds to say, as the torsos of the training dummies are thoroughly devastated. "The spell itself was not altered in any way, nor have I used any particular lingering effects or shaped its magics in some manner. This was all about interaction between spells of the same element responding to one another. In other words, a beautiful synergy of acid with itself!"

Lucy waves negligently at the ruined targets, and a maelstrom of acid destroys them as she turns around, to provide a lovely background for her. "This fascinating interaction can salvage spells of lower power, or give an extra oomph for when you really must show your displeasure, and the best part is that it serves as a protective layer as well!"

[21:08] <@Nonette> roll 20d6+20
[21:08] <Serith> Nonette roll for Serith < 76 > [d6=2,6,1,1,2,6,4,2,3,2,1,2,3,4,3,2,2,4,4,2]

[Anastasia]

Run me through the mechanics you used real quick?

[Corwin]

Acid Sheath adds +1 to damage per die for other acid spells, it's like a poor man's fiery spell, except for acid. Lasts 1 round/level.

Then I used my scorching ray variants and finally the delayed fireball variant.

[Anastasia]

The performance is watched dutifully, Ebony smiling by the end of it. "Spell synergy? A useful gambit."

Canderella nods along, "Was that on the fly substitution or a variant fireball spell you developed?"

[Corwin]

"Thank you, Miss Ebony! I believe so as well!" Lucy responds brightly, before admitting, "While I can do a limited element substitution, Miss Canderella, these two variant spells are what remains of the period where I considered specializing in acid. I think. It seems like something I would do."

[Anastasia]

As you talk, Elena appears by you. "Oh hi. You two, be ready since we have a visitor coming. It's Renbuu and who knows what will happen, so be advised."

Ebony's reply is cut off by a faint frown, "I see. Thank you."

"Now, now," Canderella chuckles, "This should be entertaining."