Meralie
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Post by Meralie on Feb 8, 2005 11:10:57 GMT
Meralie walked into the Divination Tower five minutes late, and smiled in apology at her class. "Sorry I'm late, folks - one of the other professors accidentally set fire to the staff room and there was a bit of a kerfuffle... but anyhoo, on with the lesson!" Her bright blue eyes twinkled at the students sitting sleepily in their seats, hoping that this lesson would rouse them a little. She, too, was feeling the mid-term blues, but there was nothing one could do about it better than just getting on with it. "Today we are going to study runes - you have probably come across them before, as they can be useful in directing energies in particularly difficult incantations or rituals. They are intended mainly for divination purposes, of course, and there are many different variations of the rune associated with different cultures and languages. Today we will not be study the traditional Norse runes of our time, but a special kind of rune used in association with a higher purpose." Meralie smiled her small, knowing smile and waved her willow wand: small cloth bags appeared in front of every student. "With this in mind, I wish you to pull out a simple rune reading; pull out three runes and lay them down on the table. If they are upside down, do not move them as this is key to the reading. The first rune will represent your past, the second your present, and the third your future. Concentrate, focus... and do your very best. The interpretations should be in your textbook." With that, Meralie turned her back on her class and walked over to the fireplace, staring into it's flames, her thoughts elsewhere already. www.freewebs.com/rune_text
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Kahlan
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As the night grows darker, a seed of fear is planted in my heart.
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Post by Kahlan on Feb 13, 2005 15:16:38 GMT
Kahlan randomly choose three of the runes; Isa, Dagaz and Ingwaz. She was thrilled, because she thought that this was very interesting indeed. She began to work and finished among the first, she was proud of herself, maby Divination was something for her.
[glow=red,2,300]My past: The rune Isa. According to the rune Isa have my past been a challenge, I should also have been grieving and locking myself out from the real world, or that I’ve been seeking clarity.
This is all true, my life has always been a challenge, and I have grieved the loss of my dear mother. And last the seeking of clarity, yes, I’ve been through that too.[/glow]
[glow=blue,2,300]My present: The rune Dagaz. This time the rune Dagaz tells me that my present have been filled with a breakthrough, awakening or awareness. That my clarity is vague and is shifting, it also tells me that I should or that it is the time to “embark upon an enterprise”. I should be going through a transformation that is directed by my own will.
This is also true, everything from the breakthrough to the transformation is all correct. Yet again the runes speaks with truth. [/glow]
[glow=maroon,2,300]My future: The rune Ingwaz. The rune Ingwaz tells me of a future that contains gestation. My future should also depend on these things; common virtues, common sense, simple strengths, family love, caring, human warmth and the home. It will as well be a rest stage and a time of no anxiety. A time when all loose strings are tied and I am free to move in a new direction. I ought listen to myself.
I know nothing about my future so can’t tell if this is a mach or not, that is up to time to tell.[/glow]
Meralie --> This is a very promising first attempt, though I would have liked to see a stronger interpretationary method. 16 pts.
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Post by Faerlain on Feb 13, 2005 18:12:22 GMT
Sighing, the prefect lightly tapped her pencil on her desk while she awaited the arrival of the divitation teacher. What was taking her so long? Figuring that it might be a while before she actually had to concentrate on anything even remotely related to magic, she allowed her mind to wander a little bit.
He walked up quietly behind Faerlain as she had her eyes closed. Ziljaden wrapped his arms around her stomach and held her close. "Beautiful isn't it?" He whispered into her ear.
Oh, how she missed him. It had been so long it felt like ages, at least in her mind. Suddenly she was jerked back into reality and only managed to catch the tail end of the instructions for the assignment.
Sighing, she was quickly able to figure out what she had to do. It didn't take her long to draw out three runes, though she needed the help of her textbook to decipher them.
Rune Assignment Faerlain Darian, Hufflepuff
Rune #1- My past. Nauthiz
According to the textbook, the rune Nauthiz represents "resistance leading to strength" as well as endurance and determination for survival. I can definitly say that this clearly represents my past. For most of my childhood I was under the dominating rule of my muggle father, until my mother realized who he truely was and divorced him. Ever since then, every day has been a trial trying to deal with my own emotions and feelings about my past life. Before coming to Magic Horizons, I was forced to come to various conclusions about him that have lead me to have a better life.
Rune #2- My Present Laguz
Laguz is described as being of dreams and mysteries, as well as the "healing power of renewal." I definitly feel that this is where I am at life. I've made many friends here at the school who have helped me to overcome so many challenges of both past and present. They have healed me in so many ways that I never even thought to be possible. I also consider my present to be a mystery- I never know what's going to happen next or what kind of twists or turns life might decide to throw at me.
Rune #3- My Future Ehwaz
Represents travel as well as the ideal partnership. Of course I cannot say if this is true yet, though I can try and guess. There is someone far away in my life right now who I would very much like to be united with, though at present it is not a possibility. Perhaps this rune indicates our coming together someday.
Finally finished, she let out a sigh and put the runes gently back into the bag. After turning in her single sheet of parchment to the teacher, she returned to her desk and sighed. That had brought back a lot of memories.
Meralie --> Wow, this is astounding - I can clearly see you were focusing on a specific area of your life during the reading, and the focused energies helped you greatly in choosing the right stones. 20 pts to Hufflepuff.
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Wilting Rose
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Post by Wilting Rose on Feb 14, 2005 20:50:14 GMT
Wilting Rose lay her curly head down on her desk - most of the people in her classes had already made their friends, so she sat at the back of almost every class by herself, doing the work diligently and quietly, just waiting until she could get back to the dormitory to hang out with her Ravenclaw pals who were all in other years.
As her divination teacher arrived, she smiled slightly, remembering seeing a bag of runes in the Head's Tower. Clearly she once knew how to handle the runes, and she was sure that there must be something instinctive about divinatory tools, so she was hopeful about the lesson ahead.
She pulled out her three runes, analysed them and then wrote her answers.
1st Rune: Ansuz Apparently the rune means signals, inspiration, enthusiasm, speech, true vision, good health, harmony, truth, and wisdom. I have no idea whether any of this fits into my past (I hope that the professors have been made aware of my situation in the school), but it sounds warmly familiar, so I suppose it must be.
2nd Rune: Kenaz (reversed) This rune, interpreted as my present, surprised, confused and scared me. It means disease, breakup, instability, lack of creativity, nakedness, exposure, loss of illusion and false hope. Considering my current situation, I could say that a few of these things could be true, especially loss of illusion, exposure and instability. This isn't a happy reading, and I must look to my future rune to see if there is any change in this doubtful path of mine.
3rd Rune: Hagalaz This rune roughly translates into trials of inner suffering, to be overcome into completion and inner harmony. This seems to tie in with the reading of the first and second rune, and I must admit I am much relieved to hear that I will overcome the trials I am facing now! The part of this rune I am worried about is the possible suggestion of destruction, wrath of nature and uncontrollable forces. Considering the threat facing the school... it doesn't seem to bide well for the future of Magic Horizons.
Meralie --> Considering your circumstances, this is a good start - take 16pts for Ravenclaw.
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†Faith Winters†
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Post by †Faith Winters† on Feb 17, 2005 22:33:02 GMT
Whilst popping her knuckles nervously, Faith awaited the teacher. It wasn’t often when she attended classes, especially after she was sired, but, she had been lazing around the common room and worked up the courage to come.
When she heard the teacher enter, she immediately got out of her slouched over position and stopped popping her knuckles. Listening carefully to the instructions, her eyebrows slowly knitted together as she thought.
Pulling out three runes, she set them on her desk and studied them, before opening her textbook and reading.
Faith Winters Slytherin 'Divination- Runes'
Rune # 1- Past Berkano (Reversed)
According to the textbook, Berkano reversed stands for, “Family problems and or domestic troubles. Anxiety about someone close to you. Carelessness, abandon, loss of control” Indeed this fits with my past; after the loss of my older sister, my family started to fall apart, my mother would hardly speak, and, my father would go out for days at a time. It passed after a while, and things started to go back to normal, at least, as normal as possible. I grew careless after my sister was gone, I couldn’t find a reason to not be, I soon lost my control on myself, and hit rock bottom, before coming here and finding myself once again.
Rune # 2- Present Uruz
The rune of Uruz represents physical strength and speed, untamed potential. A time of great energy and health, which, fits rather well with my present state. It’s been nearly a year since I was sired, and I’ve never felt better; physically and emotionally. I’ve been active, my strength is great, I’m as fast as I’ve ever been, and I’ve never held so much energy before.
Rune # 3- Future Wunjo
This rune means, “Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity.” Looks as if I should be expecting good for the future. I can’t really say anything about this one, as I can’t really talk about my future, I don’t know what will come, I don’t know what will change, I don’t know what could end up happening, but, according to this, I have little to be worried about. Of course, that could also mean I gain that after some devastating, painful happenings….
Sliding down in her seat slightly, Faith read over her work a few times. It was about time she started trying to earn some points for her house; Slytherin. Letting a light sigh pass her lips, she swallowed hard then brought her parchment to her teacher. Making her way slowly back to her seat, she slouched down in it again, her face a light shade of pink.
Meralie --> This was a very good start, Faith, but it seemed just a tad unfocused, the runes didn't seem t connect with each other. 16pts for Slytherin.
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Charlotte
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Post by Charlotte on Feb 20, 2005 17:50:01 GMT
Sitting in the far corner of the class, Charlie waited patiently for the teacher to arrive. Hearing the shuffle of other arriving students, she laid her cane out on her lap. A small smile flittered over her features as the teacher finally arrived, apologizing for her lateness.
Listening to the assignment, she began to pull out a few blank parchments from a hidden pocket in her cloak. Placing them on her desk, she slipped out her beautifully crafted wand.
The wand, which was crafted in eastern France during the early 1400's, had a variety of materials. The combination was rare, but made for a very good wand. The wood was a mixture of cherry and elm, and the tip held an amethyst crystal. Inside the crystal was a thin, silver unicorn hair, along with a fiery pheonix feather.
Pulling three runes out of the bag, she placed them exactly as they were on her desktop. Running her small hand over them, she flipped her book open with the other. Though her book contained the same information as everyone elses, her's was made up of a series of indintations. Finding the runes in her book was easy enough, now to write them down.
Using her honed telepathic ability, she silently dictated the information to her wand. The wand easily floated in place, and pearly black light shooting out of it's tip. The light landed on the parchment to form words.
[glow=black,2,300]Charlotte Devlin Slytherin House Divination- Runes
My Past Isa:
According to the rune Isa, I have faced a challenge in my past. It also states in the past I turned in ward to wait for what was to come, and/or to seek clarity. Psychological blocks to thought or activities, including grievances.
So far, this reading has proved true. I have recently faced one of the greatest challenges of my life- my loss of sight. I had been grieving over my loss, and over the problems that had arisen from it. I had also been putting on a false smile for the world, denying my pain, purposefully blocking thoughts and feelings. And I also went through a period in which I turned in ward, secluding myself from everyone to try and find a solution for my problem.
My Present Algiz:
According to this rune, I am feeling a protective urge to shelter myself and others. I am preoccupied with warding off evil. I am connecting with the gods, awakening. I am learning to follow my instincts and channel energies appropriately.
This is all true. I have been on the defensive as of late because of my condition, and I've been wearing charms and good luck symbols to ward off evil/negative energy and bad luck. I'm currently working more with magic, and the divine beings. I'm also learning to hone my skills with nature, tuning myself into the energies of the elements.
My Future Mannaz (reversed):
According to this rune, I will be depressed and face with my own mortality and blindness (literally and figuretively). I will be faced with self-delusion. I will become cunning, sly, manipulative, and calculating. I will expect no help from anyone.
Since this is in the futuristic tense, I don't know if this part is true. Only time will tell.[/glow]
Grabbing hold of her wand, she tapped her paper gently and whispered Wingardium Leviosa. Her paper floated into the air, and with a flick of her wrist, moved to land easily on the teacher's desk. Though some might think it a bit show-off-y, she just didn't want to risk falling over anyone's bags, or bumping into any desks, or worse yet hitting someone with her cane. Feeling around her desk, she grabbed the runes and slipped them back into the bag. Sighing softly, she leaned back in her chair and waited for the end of class.
Meralie --> This is a very good, albeit a little unfortunate, reading. Sometimes runes can be swayed by a very strong aura, and it feels to me as though your own feelings were tampering with the overall reading. However, you analysed them expertly. 17pts.
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Raidia
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Post by Raidia on Feb 21, 2005 19:32:10 GMT
Raidia looked down into hsi bag. He had a few runes almost double the number needed for school work but still he stuck his hand down and pulled out three and lay them on the table as he had picked them up. Isa,Nauthiz(Face down), and Tiwaz
Raidia Ravenclaw Student Divination- Rune Assignment The rune Isa was my first. It is to represent my past. It states that i have faced challeneges in my past which is true, as well as it states that i needed to look within to find my own answers which again is correct in my history, so far my runes tell my tale well
The Rune Nauthiz(Face Down) This states that i am bond and not free, again all true. It also states that my emotional state is Deprived and starved. I am not sure out this but considering the currect status of my life once again this rune speaks well of my life, the need that is shown by this rune is very real
The Rune Mannaz This rune tells me that the Self meaning me is strong. That my nature is to be smart and cunning in many ways. That i should expect aid from those around me now. This is strange when compaired to the last two but if this is true then i will be thankful
Raidia sighed and scribbled the last stuff down. This was stupid he could not find the right words for what he wanted to say and the meanings were so vague that he could not see them. He toke the paper up to the desk "Forgive this i can not think this day." he said calmly as he returned to his set.
Meralie --> Well, at least you tried - I sense you are a little distracted? Perhaps your lack of concentration was your downfall - however it could be worse. 10pts for Ravenclaw.
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Luna Seren
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Post by Luna Seren on Feb 22, 2005 23:17:23 GMT
Luna waited for the bag to come her way and when it did she took out the first rune. She put it on her desk and opened her textbook with a sigh.
Luna Seren Slytherin
Runes
Past: Othala reversed Reversed: Lack of customary order, totalitarianism, slavery, poverty, homelessness. Bad karma, prejudice, clannishness, provincialism. What a man is bound to.
I cannot say I understand all this. The only thing that really applies to me is homelessness. I nver really had a home after my parents died, so I suppose that is true.
She sighed again and grabbed the next rune.
Present: Mannaz
What I can identify with this rune is the way my attitude toward others and their attitudes towards me has changed. Wich is true given that this is the first time in my life I actually really have people around me. Also the part that sais 'Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, ability' makes some sence to me, given that I just came to this school.
She took out the last rune and finished the assignment.
Future: Uruz reversed. Reversed: Weakness, obsession, misdirected force, domination by others. Sickness, inconsistency, ignorance. Lust, brutality, rashness, callousness, violence.
She grimaced for a moment. 'I suppose this is my punishment to taking this assingment to lightly' she thought with a wry (sp?) smile.
I think this means that I should prepare myself for some serious bad luck.
Meralie --> Your assignment seems a little half-hearted - I have tried time and time again to prove to you that this subject is as important and relevant to your lives as any other, but it seems to just fly over your heads. Please try to put a little bit more time into your next assignment. 5pts.
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Shade S. Moonlight
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Post by Shade S. Moonlight on Feb 26, 2005 1:26:25 GMT
Shade ran in; her hair was messed up, and she was puffing.
"S-Sorry, proffesor. I-I-I-I'm late." She managed to say in her musical voice. But, she thought the teacher did not hear her, so chose a seat beside Luna.
She looked at the three runes in fromt of her;
[glow=green,2,300]My Past The Rune Perthro
Uncertain meaning, a secret matter, a mystery, hidden things and occult abilities. Initiation, knowledge of one's destiny, knowledge of future matters, determining the future or your path. Good lot, fellowship and joy. Evolutionary change. [/glow]
"And yet, it's true."Thought Shade. She turned to look at the second rune.
[glow=purple,2,300]My Present The Rune Berkano
(Reversed): Family problems and or domestic troubles. Anxiety about someone close to you. Carelessness, abandon, loss of control. Blurring of consciousness, deceit, sterility, stagnation. [/glow]
Sighing, Shade knew it was true. She moved on to her future.
[glow=pink,2,300]My Future The Rune Kenaz
Vision, revelation, knowledge, creativity, inspiration, technical ability. Vital fire of life, harnessed power, fire of transformation and regeneration. Power to create your own reality, the power of light. Open to new strength, energy, and power now. Passion, sexual love. Kenaz Reversed or Merkstave: Disease, breakup, instability, lack of creativity. Nakedness, exposure, loss of illusion and false hope.[/glow]
"Well, I cannot tell the future, I'll just have to wait and see..." Thought Shade.
Meralie --> Where are your interpretations? I may be a very gifted Seer but if I had to see into all my students' heads to find their assignments, I'd waste my days away! Please try harder on presenting your assignment more clearly next time. 5 pts.
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Jennifer Blade
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Shadows are dark for a reason, they're meant to be unseen.
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Post by Jennifer Blade on Mar 18, 2005 5:16:16 GMT
Jennifer wwalked into the classroom,~great,my first day and i'm late~ she tougth
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Sylph
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Post by Sylph on Mar 18, 2005 17:37:25 GMT
Sylph ran into the room, slightly breathless. This was her first lesson and already she was running late. Fortunately it was divination, something she felt she would get on with quite well. She quietly took a seat near the back of the room so as not to disturb anybody. Lucky for her she had got there just in time to hear what the teacher was telling them to do. A deep red felt bag apppeared in her hand, and she smiled to herself. Her grandmother had taught her how to read runes, long ago. This was going to be easy. Well, hopefully. She loosened the tie on the bag, and closed her eyes, centering herself, just as her grandmother had taught her. You couldn't read anything, cards, tarot, runes, ball, anything unless you were at peace. Taking three deep breaths Sylph grounded herself, and pulled out three rounded flat stones one after the other, and finally opened her eyes once more. She suppressed a laugh. It was one of those readings. One of the ones where the fates told you nothing that you didn't already know or suspect. She took out her quill, and began to write.
Past - Ingwaz This rune is the rune of contentment, growth, rest and freedom. Most likely this rune points to my childhood at home, highlighting positive factors such as common sense, simplicity, family love, and the home. It may suggest that the simple part of my life is over, that I have put my childhood innocence and freedom behind me. I must now move in a new direction, but I have the freedom to decide which.
Present - Raidho The symbol for this rune was the chariot, indicating movement and upheaval. In this case it suggests relocation, obviously pointing to my starting at this school. However, it could also indicate a change in my life's direction, or a flurry of activity.
Sylph paused before writing the third part, the future after all was always uncertain.
Future - Eihwaz: The future looks bright, eihwaz being the rune of strength and success. It indicates that I have set my sights on a reasonable target and can achieve my goals given my present situation (Raidho).
All in al the reading suggests that i will have a happy and fufilling life, albeit with some upheavals to guide me in another of life's directions.
Sylph liked the last part, even if it didn't turn out to be true, there was nothing like a nice reassuring reading. She stood, flicking her long black hair out of her eyes as she lifted up her bag before placing her work on the desk at the front of the room. She made to smile at the teacher but judging by the glazed look in her eyes it was clear that she was off in la-la land somewhere. Sylph smiled instead to herself, hitched her bag onto her shoulder and left.
Meralie --> A good beginning, but perhaps you could elaborate on how you personally relate to the reading? 15 pts.
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Jennifer Blade
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Shadows are dark for a reason, they're meant to be unseen.
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Post by Jennifer Blade on Mar 19, 2005 22:23:19 GMT
Jennifer sat in the back.She begain wirtting.
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Post by Teagan on Mar 19, 2005 23:25:36 GMT
Teagan yawned. She had almost fallen asleep because the teacher was late--Teagan didn't sleep well the night before. She randomly dropped the runes on her desk.
RUNE #1: My Past The reversed Uruz is my first rune. It means that I was/am weak, obsessed, misdirected, and very bossy. I couldn't stand someone being better than me. A.K.A., I was a total brat. I was lustful, brutal, rash, callous, and violent. This is very true.
RUNE #2: My Present My second Rune is the Fehu. It says that am currently earning and winning possesions, earning income, and being very lucky. That really rocks! It says that I have abondance, and financial strength, right now. I don't think that part's true. It also says that I have hope, plenty, success, social success, and happiness. It states that I will/do have energy, foresight, fertility, and creation or destruction.
RUNE #3: My Future My third and final Rune is the Hagalaz. It says my future contains the wrath of nature, destruction, and uncontrolled forces in the weath or in my unconsiousness. I will have tempering, testing, and trial in my future. It also says that I will have a controlled crisis (I don't think that's good), but it says it leads to my completion and inner harmony.
"Hm..," Teagan mumbled. She set her paper on Professor Meralie's desk. Teagan wander back to her desk, and sat down. She opened the book Black Like Me and read to the end of class.
Meralie --> A very... enthusiastic look on things! Glad to see some of my students enjoying the subject. A promising assignment. 17 pts.
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Jennifer Blade
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Post by Jennifer Blade on Mar 19, 2005 23:32:29 GMT
~how do i do this?~ she wondered ~ i knew i should have got up early to not be late but.No~.She looked at everyone writting,~now i reallly feel stupid every knows how to do this~ she tougth
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Post by Teagan on Mar 19, 2005 23:46:25 GMT
Teagan glanced at the latest girl so far. She had completely missed all of the instructions. Teagan went back to reading her book.
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