I miss my Arcane Stupidity Teacher.

I miss my Arcane Stupidity Teacher. Perthaps he works different way now.

On Trial.

Herald D'Cameron, who was Norwick's law adjucator was short, blunt and to the point. He asked me:

- Is the defendant, Chea of Peltarch, here with us today?

I answered "Yes."

With nod he accused me and asked many questions:

"Good then. I'll read the acusation against you. You were caught casting offensive magic in town towards a man named Kasim. A holding spell. When guards approached the situation and took all involved for questioning you casted an invisabilty spell and fled."

- Do you remember these events?

- Yes.

- Is there anything you wish to add to the facts at this point?

- This man started casting first on nearby travellers. I've tried to defend them by casting nonlethal spell on offender, then guards sided with the offender.

- Are you aware of Norwick's laws regarding the situation?

I touched amulet of Godess of Arcane Power i wore for this occasion and answered:

- I am not sure about Norwick's Law, i was guided by Godess Law against abuse of magic.

Then he read aloud laws which explained that "Casting of Offensive Magic in Town", "Invisibility in Town" and "Resisting or Fleeing Arrest" were all punishable offenses.

- Is it also Godess's law to flee from authority?

- Escaping 'authority' is not Godess's Law.

Trial spectators were arriving at this point, including Abuser, Kasim El Shah himself and woman who was attacked by him with spell..

Herald mumbled something about Platarch's respect to Norwick then noticed Abuser and asked me:

- Anyway.... You said this man was casting on nearby travellers. Can you tell wich spells were those?

- Perhaps I did notice which spell it was, but if i did i did forget. But the 'man' showed up on Trial. Perhaps he will speak the truth. I have strange memory.

Kasim suddenly rose, saying "politely"

- If it pleases the court, then I, Kasim el Shah, shall present a testimony to clear up the incident.

Judge allowed him to talk:

- My name is Kasim el Shah, minor noble and mage from Calimport.

- My relation to the facts is that I was there the entire time, and the victim of the accused spellcasting.

- The incident began when a barbarian woman of some kind was threatening me in Norwick near the central fire. Fully expecting her to be violent, as barbarians tend to be, I swiftly cast a harmless "Charm Person" spell, seeking to avoid a confrontation completely.

- At this point the accused cast a "Hold Person" spell at me, which failed. I ignored it and started speaking to the barbarian girl, as the spell succeeded in invading her simple mind, however the voices of others and her own simple mind led to her being confused and irate, instead of being charmed into being peaceful and leaving me alone as I planned.

He mentioned my "incompetence" and went on:

- At that point, the militia arrives, the accused casts an invisibility spell and runs for it, whilst I submit to the local militia and pay the fine prescribed for me.

D'Cameron turned to me, and bluntly asked:

- Despite your strange memory, would you say that Kasim's are precise?

I waited a moment before answering as woman attacked by Abuser coughed and had to say something quietly to herself.

- It did look like Charm Person spell, which is offensive, as it attacks Mind with lasting consequences. I tried to protect that woman with nonlethal, non Mind-invasive Hold Person spell, which does not involve change of Mind state, and potentially insanity. This is Moon Godess's Law to protect people from this kind of harm.

- Perhaps he felt threatened, but he abusively attacked with magic instead of leaving quietly. Abuse of Magic has consequences. Perhaps next time he will use voice and call guards instead of attacking.

Kasim rose again and adjucator allowed him to talk

- For the record, seeing as this... unchained sorceress... has a certain misunderstanding of magic. Hold Person is a mind-affecting spell just as Charm Person is, they are not different as she claims.

- Furthermore I feel the need to emphasise the fact that I had only cast a single spell, then merely stood there speaking whilst the accused constantly cast spells at me as I calmly spoke.

then he sat with a smile, and i had to answer somehow.

- Yes, I broke law to protect someone from Mind assault. It's least amount of force i could use to prevent troubles.

There was rumour among the audience, i overheard something about the "cause and effect" and "consequences".

Guard delivered mesage that was quickly read by D'Cameron. Then he read the verdict. I was guilty of all three offenses and was to be fined. Then audience exhanged pleasantries. Case was over.

I paid fine in few days, then reported to Magistrate Borodin.

"I sorted this hay somehow. Was on Trial, paid fine so they can feed their horses now."

I support chivalry afterall. Somehow.

On Love and Fearlessness.

Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between you and i. Sometimes minds are close, emotions are shared and fears of others can be felt.

When one of us is fearless, he or she protects other one from fear just by being close, giving emotional security.

Thus, fearless being radiates aura of courage and love dispels fears.

Trial.

Magistrate (Peltarch Law Representative) Borodin contacted me recently.

I have to go south to Norwick for Trial. I left everything valuable in safe place and went as ordered.

Beating.

I saw wolf fighting man again. I admit, he has sense of humour...



It started fairly innocently, he was given a task to help to defeat mad dogs that attacked outpost he just visited. With haste.



He was not alone in the fight.



It was exhausting and draining fight, but he seemed to have ability to recover his energy quickly as he hit them with his fists of fury.



His flying kicks generally beat these fanatical monsters, but not without his blood and sweat.



Then he did something strange. He smacked at nearest pig's behind, with his staff...



Then at the snout...



... and somehow gained ability to fly. He scouted the battlefield, the battle was nearly over.

He was needed elsewhere.

Leaves.

I was sitting in Peltarch commons, with quiet Elf and flirty Half Orc bard nearby when magic happened.

We heard birdsong.

Then Leaves landed on sundial and clouded up, then shifted subtly.. I've cast detect magic cantrip and felt nature magic somehow..

"It's great sign", I had to say. "Nature magic, I hope it's Life. And Longevity."

Letters appeared spelled out in common tongue. They shifted slowly, and sloppily at first, growing more clear and rapid.

"I A M W E L L H E R E"

They shifted like bowl of water now, as if waiting.

I couldn't resist urge, so I reached for the Leaves with both open hands as if to gather them like dripping water, then I offered this experience to Godess of Arcane Power, to Godess of Fiery Love, and to Godess of Moon and Beauty.

Elf asked: "Who are You" ?

Swirling letters appeared again:

"J E R R I C K"

"I A M W E L L H E R E"

Half orc commented: "those swirling leaves are total mystery to me"

The leaves left Elf, and swirled about once more, to dance around me. then they pillared into the sky.

"Nice. I have loving attention. And everyone appreciates this. So do I." I had to say.

Then i got a sense of well being, like a warm breeze on a cool day. Somehow I collapsed lightly on grass, with arms spread. I smiled at the Leaves a little. I saw magic everywhere these days...

"I A M M O U N T A I N"

He must have been smoking something good... And it had the side effects. I didn't omit to mention this aloud.

Elf asked: "Is Jerrick dead?"

Leaves answered: "I L I V E"

Yes, he lived and is well here. and had power over leaves.

"A N D M O R E"

It felt too well to stand up. I felt the sense of a kind presence as heavy sigh ran through the commons, scattering leaves, blowing hair, but leaving Elf's cat unscathed. I felt magic everywhere, but it left me... Half orc said it would make a wonderful song. It was gone, Cut off very aburptly. Nature magic just moved on.

Jerrick, the druid was somewhere else, much better there it seemed.

I felt well, somehow, for i experienced kind presence. Somehow. Slightly magically, not sure how, Somehow. It was well even if he was gone. Somehow. Elf thought it was cryptic message but it was not, he was somewhere, he just moved on, but we could still experience his presence via nature magic.

Street Art of Sweeping Leaves left us. Artistically. But we felt the presence somehow. It was not so bad. Somehow. Half orc started to strum his yarting and compose song, then rushed away somewhere.

So Jerrick was not dead, wherever he was. He showed this to us. He was mountain. We saw the signs. Leaves told us this. Somehow.

Man Fighting Wolves.

My mind went to Astral Sphere again. I've noticed man who looked like a monk dressed in leather, fighting grey wolves. His fighting style was unique and impressive. I think i have karmic connection with this man.

When i told this to my dwarf friend, Gnarl, it seemed to him that i will "have travel in future".

Abuser's Name.

I learned calishite abuser of magic's name, as he made public speech in Peltarch. Kasim El Shah. He wasn't greeted warmly by public.

Firestaff.

Staff of Xavier mesmerizes me. Sometimes it seems to whisper strange words, other times it's arcane fire burns in my dreams.

"Ah, so the Firestaff has
  called yet another band
    together...."

Something whispers to me that it is mage attribute, augmenting access to Firestaff (military riddle system of command words). These are ancient power words used by old nation to command Power, Elements, Form and Class/Alignment (Role and Position) of beings under command of Firestaff.

Astral Space.

My mind travels in astral space. It happens too often, somehow i feel drawn to it. But I can use my abilities there to help others.

My imagination and emotions give me power in this world. Things I see are mostly about dragons, people's fears and ambitions. There are plenty of demons to defeat.

I have insight in our future and can sow seeds of it with wishes, mantras, affirmations, visualizations, spells, prayers and rituals.

This is not best time for meditation, but i can use all my knowledge gained via insight as result of meditation. It would be just too much to continue at this point with meditation.

Goals.

Dear Journal, i am writing my goals to remind myself of them in case i forget:

1. Find love when time is right (we know exact date).
2. Research Dragonry and strenghten control over Esoteric Dragon.
3. Research and learn Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, officially learn how to read Tarot cards. (completed and partially completed)
4. Research and learn Flame Weapon (for enchanting arrows and more), Owl's Wisdom and Improved Invisibility. Even if i lose access to lesser version of Invisibility spell. It's more efficient this way. (completed)
5. Complete Ranger Training. (completed, but memories got lost in fugue plane).
6. Continue with Sorcery, advanced Training (partial progress).
7. Learn Abuser of Magic's name. (completed, but there are many more such and such things to do).
8. Develop Dragonfly Aspect, somehow.
9. Complete Yogini training at Monastery as soon as possible ((Monk level(s) in game)).
10. Learn 'Firebrand' Spell as soon as possible.

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((time passed since first version of this entry in Chea's Journal. she has higher experience level in game now.))

Abuser.

I have met Abuser, Calishite Noble.

I've noticed him abuse magic in Norwick, barbarian town to south of our beloved city of Peltarch, the Jewel of the Icelace. He started casting spells on innocents with little provocation, i tried to defend victims for which i was almost arrested by local law. I had to turn invisible and run.

Later when we have met in Peltarch, he was abusive (with words) toward me, and said "no" when told to not abuse magic. Perhaps he would not speak at all if he knew that i am part of Knights of the Cerulean Stars, city's military response to magical threats. Officially.

When told that "it's law" regarding "do not abuse", he said: "I'll do as I please, of course. I.. deal.. with the laws here. But that's all."

He refused to say his name when asked for it, but i got his description memorized and written. There will be official report and warning, for this irresponsible man means trouble.

Character Description.

-=- Chea Allin. -=-



Name: Chea Allin.
Age: Looks 30, but claims to be older. Looks young due to 'Augmented Longevity Potion'.
Gender: Female.
Alignment: True Neutral / leaning a bit toward law & good /.
Race: Human.
Class: Sorcerer (15) / officially a witch, knows how to curse as well /.


Planeswalking:

Fairly recently, the 'Plane Shift' spell awakened in her, she gained the power to travel between worlds. She's now Planeswalker-ess, the highly prestigious title.

There are many worlds she can travel to, often with hostile conditions like extremely hot temperature, dangerous creatures living there, or when the atmosphere of the world is poisonous. Travel between worlds is very dangerous, and one should prepare before doing this. Chea pays attention to preparation, first thing is that she attempts to gain information about the worlds she intends to travel to - using either divination magick, books, and/or other sources. Once she knows what she has to prepare for, she can proceed with preparations, and then - with the actual travels.


Home Town: Peltarch / Sympathizes with Oscura, at odds with Norwick /.


Deity: Follows Godess of Moon, Beauty / Selûne / for this moment ... Selûne also cares for Good Lycanthropes, Sailors and insanity-struck people.

Sympathizes with Godess of Arcane Power / Mystra, her male aspect Mystryl as well /, Godess of Love / Sune / , Godess of Dragons / Tiamat/.

She meditated a lot during her life ... claims to be a 'Seeker of Enlightened Energies', whatever that means ...

She considers Sharess 'too hardcore' for her.

She's at odds with 'Lady of Pain' / Loviatar /.

She is learning about Savras: The All-Seeing, He of the Third Eye, Lord of Divination. Divination is this school of magic which specializes in obtaining information.

She's curious sabout controversial and abusive 'Dark Moon Heresy' that believes that Selûne and Shar / Shar is Selûne & Mystra's enemy, Godess of Hatred & Revenge that can be used to Protect loved ones / are two faces of the same Godess. Mystra & Selûne control Weave, Shar controls Shadow Weave, that is resistant to Wild Magic & Null Magic, at least in theory.


Description:

Although proficient with Magical Arts and various other Mental and Spiritual disciplines, she remains fairly modest and humane. Her eyes shine like diamonds, for they shed no tears. On her left wrists she wears beads of blue coral. Wears a Beautiful Silver Pentacle, amulet-symbol of Witchcraft at her neck. On her hip she carries silver stiletto. Usually wears a light grey scarf with a small silver symbol of Selûne at her neck, and a simple yet beautiful silver tiara with a green gem on her forehead.


Statistics:



Companions & other Summonables:

Nade, a Black Panther familiar.


Known Languages:
- Chondathan
- Damaran
- Draconic
- Common


Known Spells:

0th level (Cantrips) - unlimited/day:
- Prestidigitation
- Detect Magic
- Light
- Resistance
- Mage Hand
- Read Magic
- Message

1st level - 8/day:
- Mage Armor
- Magic Missle
- Identify
- Protection from Alignment
- Endure Elements

2nd level - 8/day:
- Cat's Grace
- Owl's Wisdom
- Bull's Strength
- Eagle's Splendour
- Knock

3rd level - 9/day:
- Clairaudience/Clairvoyance
- Dispel Magic
- Find Traps
- Haste

4th level - 7/day:
- Phantasmal Killer
- Improved Invisibility
- Bestow Curse
- Polymorpth Self

5th level - 7/day:
- Firebrand
- Hold Monster
- Lesser Mind Blank
- Teleport

6th level - 7/day:
- Chain Lightning
- Greater Spell Breach
- True Seeing

7th level - 5/day:
- Shadow Shield
- Plane Shift

Details of how the spells work can be found in:
- NWN Fandom (D&D spells in NWN)
- d20 SRD (Pen-and-paper spells, like: 'Teleport' and 'Plane Shift' in Chea's case)
- Narfell Wiki (Narfell's spell modifications & 'house rules')


Coins:
- Peltarch Bank: 75010 gold coins (minimum 10 of gold pieces must stay at the bank).
- Coinpurse: about 200 gold coins (small & easy to carry).