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Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516.

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First Headmistress
GM, 76 posts
Academy Founder
Main Storyteller
Mon 16 Mar 2009
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Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516

Requirements to Graduate

These are the subjects one must pass to move up the class ranks. Some of these may be waived depending on your level of skill.

Basic to Intermediate
- Linguistics (instruction in Realm + at least one other language)
- Basic Combat (could be Archery, MA, Melee, or Thrown, possibly Athletics mixed in depending on the instructor)
- Basic Rhetoric (covers basic social attack and defense)
- Ethics (basically using power responsibly, will cover parts of history where bad consequences occurred when power was used wrongly)
- At least one type of Knowledge (Lore, Craft, Occult, others may be possible, ask the Registrar).

Intermediate to Advanced
- Minimum of 8 subjects (typically spread out over two seasons): 1 Combat related; 1 Social related; 1 Combat OR Social related; 2 Knowledge related; 3 of the student's choice.
- Recommended: At least one field training course (one that gives practical, hands-on experience, particularly if somewhere outside Anthegenia.)

Advanced to Graduation
- An advanced student must be apprenticed to a professor specializing in a particular subject of focus. The professor will instruct the student personally, as well as involve him or her in research and/or teaching others.

Classes Offered this Season

Professors, post here the classes you will be offering for the Season of the Golden Barque, Year 3516. Example:

Elemental Crafting (3 students, basic level)
Musical Performance (2 students, intermediate level)
1 advanced level apprenticeship available, please inquire.

Students, to enroll in classes offered below you may do so at the Office of the Registrar or inquire directly at the Professor's classroom/office.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:07, Mon 19 Oct 2009.
Professor Leland Kaspar
player
Sat 31 Oct 2009
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New Sorcery professor, an Eclipse Solar knowledgeable in all circles of sorcery.

Introductory Class: Preparations for the Sorcerous Life - Occult remedial course. An introduction to the Realm of Sorcery, including the theories behind its inception, the basics of direct Essence Shaping, and schools of thought regarding Sorcerous practices.

Basic Class: Terrestrial Sorcery - Taming the Emerald Circle. In-depth look into Sorcery and Spells of the first Circle, as well as deep studies into the considerations and responsibilities that come from being a Sorcerer. Theory and practice into Emerald Circle Spell mastery and composition.

Intermediate Class: Celestial Sorcery - Controlling the Sapphire Circle. Deeper studies into Sorcerous Mastery and the working of Spells. Exerting will and control over Sorcerous patterns. Applied studies into Sapphire Circle Spell mastery and composition.

Advanced Class: Solar Sorcery - Mastering the Adamant Circle. Because of lack of enrollment due to having no students possessing the required prerequisites, this class is not available at this time.
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Headmaster Lonan Ishmerai
GM, 2 posts
Tue 17 Mar 2009
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Re: Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516

Courses offered by Headmaster Lonan Ishmerai:

Preservation of the Self - Protection of one's Integrity in context of Rhetoric, Sorcery, and Shaping (Basic to Advanced)
The Burden of Power - Ethics and Responsibility for bearers of power (Basic)
Honing the Mind's Eye - Supernatural Awareness class, with introductions to divination methods, astrology, and foresight (Basic to Advanced)
Sifu Merciful Fist
player
Tue 12 May 2009
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Courses offered by Sifu Merciful Fist of Unattainable Dreams:

How will you survive if you are without your daiklaive or powerbow?  Learn to focus your bodies strength and essence to find enlightenment and purpose.

The Lotus Extends Its Roots - Martial arts basics with an emphasis on athletics and core skills (Basic)

The Bulb Reaches for the Heavens - Begin to learn to secrets of the supernatural Martial Arts.  Guide your essence through the katas and focus of your essence. (Intermediate)

The Lotus Opens - Study at the side of the Sifu as her disciple and master student (Advanced - no more then 2 students)
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Professor Ilan Orren
player, 1 post
Teaching the skills
needed on the battlefield
Sat 28 Mar 2009
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Classes offered by Professor Ilan Orren:

Invisibility and Misdirection  : The subtle arts of stealth and infiltration. (Basic to Advanced)
Watching the wind's flow       : Throwing weapons, or objects, for greatest effect.(Basic to Advanced)
Basic Weapons Training         : a solid foundation of the use of weapons. (Basic)
Form With Function             : a deeper understanding of a chosen weapon. (Intermediate)

Weapons as an Extension of Self: To truly understand the blade, one must become one with it. (Advanced - note: this is an apprenticeship, for 1 advanced student.)
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Professor Mitsumi
player, 10 posts
Thu 9 Apr 2009
at 18:34
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Professor Mitsumi's long-awaited class list.

Etiquette and Protocol
     Beginner
     Proper behavior, speech modes, and forms of address in and about the Blessed Isle.
     Includes training in the principles of negotition, presenting oneself as favorably as possible in the eyes of individuals or groups in the heart of the Realm.
     Recommended for those new to the region as well as those seeking to develp their rhetorical talents.
     Class size is up to five students, individual tutoring can be arranged if needed for specific topics.

     Intermediate
     The contents of the curriculum extend to the far reaches of the Realm, for readiness and proper conduct in distant and unfamiliar climes.
     More advanced methods of suasion will also be discussed, expounded upon, and experienced under controlled conditions, including ways to enforce one's will despite any and all opposition.
     Recommended for those who intend to travel far and wide in Creation, or who seek to advance themselves with wit and personality as well as raw talent.
     Class size is up to five students, individual tutoring and smaller groups may be required for more esoteric exercises and instruction.

     Advanced
     Bargaining and behavior when dealing with entities from outside the Realm.
     Requires a risk waiver.
     Individual tutoring only, barring specific arrangements with other professors on individual topics.

Principles of Information Gathering
     Beginner
     Basic training in matters of import to a diplomat in an unfriendly or challenging environment. How to uncover hidden information, obtain it, and avoid attention while doing so.
     Only mundane challenges and methods will be discussed, to ensure a solid grounding in the means available to the common man.
     Recommended for those with suited plans for their later careers, or as an introduction to the troubles that can arise while working in populated areas.
     Class size is up to five students. Specialized training is not available at this level, but personal tutoring may be an option.

     Intemediate
     How the application of essence changes the rules and nature of the information gathering situation.
     Includes a number of practical exercises, which can involve physical injury, sheer frustration, and outright embarassment if poorly conducted.
     Recommended for those who have actively decided to pursue a career in these areas, and are willing to experience some of the risks attached to the activity.
     Class size is up to five students. Individual tutoring is the most likely format for the exercises, though teamwork is not discouraged.

Art and Creativity in the Modern Age
     Beginner
     Training in selected modes of artisitc expression, depending on demand and student numbers.
     Recommended for those who wish to learn a specific instrument, wish to participate in a play, and the like.
     Class size is individual by default, or larger groups can be required for more complex art forms. At least three students for theater or orchestra, for instance.

     Intermediate
     In depth training in a range of modes of artistic expression, including minor supernatural applications and examples.
     Recommended for those with high regard for the arts, or intending to widen their horizons.
     Class size is up to five students. While different media will be discussed and experimented with, no individual tutoring will be provided.

     Advanced
     For selected graduates of the intermediate class, extremely convincing advanced students, and other special cases.
     Individual tutoring only.
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Professor Serene Orchid
player, 2 posts
Agent of the Deliberative
Night Caste
Fri 26 Jun 2009
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Re: Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516

Principles of Organizational Behavior (basic to intermediate) will provide students with a solid practical and theoretical understanding of bureaucracies, both governmental and commercial.

In addition, Professor Serene Orchid will be offering the following one and two day seminars:

Negotiating Bureaucracies (basic, two days) will give students a basic, practical grounding in interaction with bureaucracies. The first day will consist of a guided discussion of current and prospective student projects -- students will leave with a complete plan of approach. The students will be given several weeks to carry out the plan, then the seminar will meet again to discuss the results of the student plans.

The Order Conferring Trade Pattern (basic to intermediate, one day) will give students a basic understanding of the practice and theory of commerce and economics on a creation-wide scale.

Combating Corruption and Inefficiency (intermediate to advanced, one day) gives students a basic grounding in the investigation and suppression of corruption and inefficiency within bureaucracies.

Students are encouraged to contact Professor Serene Orchid with suggestions for further seminars.


Professor Serene Orchid holds her office hours on Twosday and is available at other times by request.

She will accept one advanced student as an apprentice. Students interested in the position must contact her by 13 Gull.
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Professor Naamah Milk-and-Honey
player, 30 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2010
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Re: Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516

Courses Offered by Professor Naamah Milk-and-Honey, taking over the Professor of Theology position.

(Basic)  Your Place in the Mandate of Heaven - An overview of the divine describing the Incarna's rule over creation, the divine ministries of Yu Shan, and the place of the Terrestrial Gods.

(Intermediate)  Invictus Incarna - A specific exploration of the student's patron Incarna.  Learn about the Unconquered Sun, Luna, or one of the Five Maidens as dictated by your exaltation.
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Professor Thalia
player, 11 posts
The Eminent Weaver
Solar Lightning
Sun 11 Oct 2009
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Courses offered by Professor Thalia:

Elemental Crafting (Any Basic to Advanced Students)
[This covers mundane Crafts]

The five elemental crafts are the basis of all constructed endeavour.  This class offers individually tailored lessons in whichever of the Five elements the student is interested in.  The class has a strong practical component.  Students can learn the finer points of cookery or blacksmithing or calligraphy, whilst those of more advanced knowledge will have the opportunity to design and construct a true Artifact (No moving parts allowed ^_~), should they desire.

Genesis - The Creation of Exotic Life (requires some knowledge of Medicine, Occult, and Lore; up to 5 students)

The creation of exotic life is a difficult but ultimately rewarding field.  Students in this class will get a thorough grounding in the theory and principles behind the art of creating new life.  There will be theoretical design work combined with practical demonstrations.  The opportunity is available for aspiring students to create a new species as the class progresses.

Magitech Crafting (Recently taken over from Professor Uthar)
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Sophia of Anthegenia
NPC, 77 posts
Sun 11 Oct 2009
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Re: Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516

Due to various changes in faculty roster, Princess Sophia may be (temporarily?) taking on the mantle of Professor in order to ensure students have continued instruction.

First Aid for the Battlefield
Formerly a Basic class, Professor Sophia is expanding Tachibana Akio's First Aid class to apply to all students requiring instruction in Medicine with battlefield applications. Sophia herself is a skilled and potent healer in her own right, known for her work with transference as applied to medicine, and has offered to instruct students personally while Akio is preoccupied with research in the Medical Center.

The Art of Language
Sophia has taken over this class as well, drawn to it by her love of words in all forms, both as an avid essayist and a diplomat who has traveled throughout Creation.

Original Professor's description: Need to learn Old Realm to fit in? Wondering how to write in Riverspeak? Looking to learn Skytongue before braving the frozen North? Then this is the class for you! Specialised tutoring for any student who would like to learn to speak/write in any of the following languages: Old Realm, Flametongue, Forest-tongue, Riverspeak, Skytongue, Seatongue. All students will be taught in the same class period but Rolick Key is excellent at multi-tasking. Then there's actually learning how writing may be utilised as more than just taking notes. Open to students of any level.
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Professor Varanasi Bok
player, 2 posts
Sun 11 Oct 2009
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Re: Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516

Professor Varanasi Bok's classes, inherited from an absent Rolick Key.

Consummate Adventuring - Tips and Tricks
Want to travel the lands but lack the knowhow? Wondering if life on the road is the choice for you? Or simply hoping to pick up some pointers from a master adventurer? Then this class was tailored for you! Learn from one of the best adventurer's in the land just what it takes to survive out there. Expect frequent fieldtrips in this course. Open to students of any level, the only requirement is a thirst for adventure and a signed limited liability form.
-Attached notice Expect mandatory extended trips, and Examinations of indeterminate lengths, see you all next week
                                                   -Prof. Bok

And one very special extra-curricular class:

How to Ride the Really Cool Stuff
Horses are the most basic form of transportation. This class takes you past them to the really cool ride artifacts. From Clockwork Steeds to Essence Gliders, you will be taught how to utilise your artifact together with your ability for maximum effect. As a very hands-on practical lesson that may last the whole day, classes will be held on weekends. Students require a minimum of Ride 1 to apply. Ride Artifacts will be provided for lessons and students who exceed expectations may be rewarded with a ride artifact of their own.
-Attached notice Course will be undergoing a name change to "How to ride the things we shouln't" curriculum will be expanded to cover non-standard mounts both living and magitec, Expect bruises.
                                                   -Prof. Bok

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Professor Varanasi Bok
player, 7 posts
Exalted of Gaia
Aspect of the Wood Dragon
Sun 11 Oct 2009
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In addition to the courses posted with their attached notes, there is another message left on display.


     Additional instruction is available by request, In the fields of Taxonomy, and Beast Care.  All pending the completion of my new manse.
     May need interns interested in managing dangerous beasts, Prior experience required.
     Rewards offered for information regarding beasts unknown to me, and could lead to student lead expeditions.

                                                   -Prof. Bok

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Lord-Captain Kyrios
player, 1 post
Lightbringer
ADF Officer
Fri 14 May 2010
at 23:40
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Re: Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

Improve your grace, poise or strength (or all three).  The class is focused on the improvement of the student's physique and to aid in the channelling of Essence through that physique.  Classes will have a strong emphasis on learning to overcome the kinds of difficulties an Exalt might face as they travel Creation. This is a class devoted to athletics, with individual programmes tailored to every Exalt.
Professor Thousand Mirrors
player, 5 posts
Many Truths
Thu 20 May 2010
at 06:02
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Re: Course Catalog - Golden Barque 3516

All classes of Thousand Mirrors have no listed Prerequisites.  Instead, the class listing features a bold disclaimer as the heading, before being followed by the classes offered.

To Prospective Students:

For those interested in attending my classes, I ask only one thing.  To seek knowledge is to become burdened with the inevitable realization of how much one still has to learn. The quest for knowledge is not one with a destination, and it is fraught with many perils and pitfalls for the unwary.  Much will be expected of you, and I can only show you the path. It is by your own power that you walk down the roads I will show you.


All classes are held in

Historical and Cultural Forum (Basic): This class concerns a basic grounding in the history and myriad cultures of Creation.  Students are expected to produce two term papers per semester and carry out independent research.

Terrestrial Forum (Basic-Intermediate): This class concerns the depth of creation as a whole and concerns the sciences, mathematics, engineering, and geography. Students are expected to produce a single term papers per semester, and carry out significant independent research.

Philosophy Forum (Basic-Advanced): This class concerns the fundamental nature and purpose of creation, incorporating ethics, the nature of creation, and the role of the peoples of Creation. Significant independent research is required for this class, and an open mind is necessary.

Open Forum (Basic-Professor): This class is designed as an open field of discussion, and topics are based only upon students personal interests.  Students are expected to produce two term papers and a practical demonstration of their studies at the end of the semester.

Office Hours: Variable, Can be scheduled by I AM.

Private Tutoring and Apprenticeship Applications: Available on Request
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