#lorehold

[augustlorehold]

I don't know if its a good idea to bring this debate here, but I'd love to get other folk's opinions.

Every couple of months, a debate always starts somewhere on campus about whether or not spirit summoning is necromancy.

The argument that it is necromancy starts with because you are pulling the dead back to the realm of the living, it is. Regardless of if it's the body or the spirit of the deceased, it is necromancy.

The argument against this rebukes with because you don't control the spirit or their actions and you normally don't use the corpse of the deceased as a vessel for the spirit, instead opting for an effigy or beloved object, it isn't necromancy. Necromancy is exclusively when you reanimate the body, not summon the spirit.

The rebuttal to this argument is that since you can use a body as a vessel and you can threaten the spirit with severing the spell or torturing them, it is the same as reanimating a corpse and controlling it. Just because the reanimated can complain, they say, doesn't mean they're free.

The rebuttal to the rebuttal is that those are actions one can take but are unnecessary. Is it necromancy if a healer resurrects a folk who's been dead only for a couple of moments? What if a pure manafolk, like an angel, is spirit summoned? Does that count?

And on and on this goes until a Silverquill student butts in and starts talking about linguistics and how the language we are using is loaded or something. Everyone gets bored and goes back to our duties. Until a couple of months later, where another two folk will inevitably bring it up again.

So what do you folk think? Obviously, I'm of the opinion that it's not, but I do think it's more similar than most.

[dovorionbird]

The Void

My bro got time to flirt but got no time to comfort his children

[thelorehold]

In a mystical realm, where hidden secrets dwell and power courses freely, legendary heroes arise. Their strength is unparalleled, their courage unwavering. They stand as protectors, guardians of the land, their honor a guiding beacon.

In this enchanted domain, where concealed truths and powerful magic thrive, legendary heroes ascend. Their might is unmatched, their bravery resolute. They are the defenders, keepers of the realm, their honor a beacon of hope.

[ko-fi.com/lorehold]

[nights-in-knightswall]

[arcanesouls]

[7h1ef0fr05e]

I can't stress how much of a menace Lorehold student could be in Ravnica now that omen paths are open.

Most of them would have warrants out from the boros egion for tresspassing and graverobbing, and unlike other adventuring-type non-protected by the guildpact (aka guildless), lorehold students are combat trained and very eager to fight.

Not an Orzhov crypt warden constantly chasing the kids trying to interview the ghosts.

They keep "accidentaly" digging through dimir and Golgari secret lairs and using Simic Zonots as shortcuts.

The Azorius senate would be in a terrible situation where they have to aknowledge guildless people in order to do anything to the students.

The izzet just have a chip on their shoulder because Velomachus is just a cooler name that Niv-Mizzet.

[fabianriveraart]

Estrella, Lorehold student

[regzee]

Moraag, a sweet bugbear cleric for a Strixhaven campaign. He is part of the Lorehold college and his goal is to make new friends during his time at university (without accidentally scaring them first).

[cant-say-tomorrow-day]

Fuck Harry Potter I don't care what HP house you are I wanna know your STRIXHAVEN COLLEGE

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

Velomachus Lorehold by Raymond Swanland

[henriediosa]

i tried to make this one a little messier, like when you doodle on your readings. this is káhi, my dm pc for the strixhaven game that i'm running with my sisters! their name means wish/prayer in tagalog. the crossed-out words are malas "bad luck" and sumpa "curse" because it's a superstition in our setting that wild magic sorcerers are bad omens. they grew up in a convent of fibre arts nuns, so they have a lot of faith in god (me, the dm) and they can do pretty much anything that involves yarn and thread.

image description in the alt text and under the cut.

id: a sketchy character sheet for kahilingan. káhi is a cowfolk tiefling with green skin, wavy black hair, and large yellow horns. they are wearing the strixhaven uniform robes and light armour in red and black.

text is printed on the side, like a form, and the information is handwritten:

NAME: Kahilingan NICKNAME: Káhi PRONOUNS: they/them AGE: 21 ANCESTRY: Tiefling CLASS: Sorcerer (Wild) COLLEGE: Lorehold YEAR: 2nd LEVEL: 5th

their stats are: +3 strength (17), +0 dexterity (11), +1 constitution (13), +1 intelligence (12), +1 wisdom (12), +1 charisma (12)

around them are doodles of their party members, "malas" and "sumpa" crossed out, "God is good all the time", and "Magic Missile let's go!"

id ends.

[augustlorehold]

Hello! I am August of Lorehold College.

I'm a Mousefolk originally from Goodhill, Valley, on Bloomburrow, but if I'm not visiting home or studying on Arcavios, you'll probably find me wandering around the Multiverse. Well, you'll probably almost step on me. No hard feelings if that happens!

I'm a natural born portal mage, a pretty decent spirit summoner, and I've picked up a plethora of useful spells over my time as a planeswalker.

I do know how to use a sword and bandage, so don't worry, I'm still useful under a void enchantment. I've learned that the hard way.

I'm always happy to lend a helping paw! Unless I'm swarmed with work, then I have to finish that first.

[littlegoldenbirdie]

Strixhaven silliness

If the five Founder Dragons were human...

Gabriel Prismari is a blue-eyed redhead with a flair for the dramatic that borders on "Is this guy on drugs?"

Silas Silverquill is a black-haired dude with pale skin and a vocabulary that'd make Shakespeare blush.

Veronica Lorehold is very pale, keeps her long red hair in a bun and wears almost comically large glasses, looking like a stereotypical librarian.

Beverly Witherbloom is a perpetual mess, looking like she just finished digging around in a garden. Basically, envision a female version of Pig-Pen from 'Peanuts'.

Tanya Quandrix has blue-green eyes and dresses like a total nerd, pocket protector and everything, looking like she walked out of 'Dilbert' or something.

If the five Founder Dragons got, like, CRAZY high...

Shadrix Silverquill turns into a one-dragon Poetry Slam, with each word in a different language than the previous word.

Galazeth Prismari starts seeing colors that don't exist yet, naming them... and manifesting them.

Beledros Witherbloom starts analyzing the drug's effects... but is too baked to keep anything straight.

Velomachus Lorehold delivers a long, rambling lecture on... something or other, to a nonexistent classroom full of people who aren't there.

Tanazir Quandrix tries DESPERATELY hard to solve equations for such things as 'rubber ducks' and 'pudding'.

[thelorehold]

In a magical realm, where secrets lurk and power flows freely, legendary heroes emerge. Their strength is unmatched, their courage unwavering. They are the protectors, guardians of the land, their honor a shining beacon.

In this enchanted land, where hidden truths and potent magic abound, legendary heroes rise. Their strength is unparalleled, their courage unflinching. They are the protectors, guardians of the realm, their honor a beacon of hope.

[ko-fi.com/lorehold]

[nights-in-knightswall]

Step into the fantastical and witness a scene where nature's grandeur meets the arcane. A colossal tree creature, eyes aglow, stands sentinel over a lone figure cloaked in mystery. This painting captures the essence of high fantasy—where every leaf could tell a story, and every shadow could hold an adventure.

I invite you to be part of this magical world by giving this piece a name that resonates with its mystique. What title would you bestow upon this work of art that speaks of ancient magic and untold narratives?

Share your most imaginative titles in the comments and let's crown this creation with a name worthy of its wonder.

[thelorehold]

In this domain of magic old, Where stories of the past are told, Legends grow in whispered breath, Defying fate, outwitting death.

Mighty hands, with hearts of flame, In battle, none can stake their claim, Bravery etched in every scar, They defend the realm, near and far.

Their honor, like the morning star, Guides the lost from lands afar, In their care, hope finds its light, In darkest hours, they ignite.

For in this world of mystic might, Where truth and magic intertwine, These heroes stand, steadfast and bold, Guardians of a tale untold.

[ko-fi.com/lorehold]