[open] what am I to be what is my calling!

[fullgauntlet]

🧙 WHO: Izuku Midoriya & YOU!
⚔️ WHAT: Catch-all log for the month of March! Quests, open prompts and closed threads inside.
🕒 WHEN: All throughout March.
🗺️ WHERE: Camelot and surrounding areas.
⚠️ WARNINGS: tba.

[a: quest: run snaggle foot run]

[Snagglefoot Miffen is the name of the thief that has snatched up some precious gems from a local jewelry shop in Camelot. And if there is one thing that Izuku can’t tolerate as a student studying to be a hero? It’s crime, of course! When he had seen the task, he had signed up right away. Being away from his homeworld and his school hasn’t taken anything away from Izuku’s determination to be a hero and to help out whenever he can.

But this thief is chalking it up to be quite the challenge. A slippery fellow that once Izuku gets a single lead is off before Izuku can reach the next one. He’s been tracking the man through the streets as fast as he can, but the thief seems to be one step ahead of him so far. The next lead means he’ll be heading to the Red Springs Inn next. That means Izuku has to get there before he does.]

Alright, I’m not letting him get ahead of me this time. Even if I’m here... I still have to be. Plus Ultra!

[There is a flicker of magic as Izuku places his hands on a nearby tree. A flash and a bang later and the tree transmutes and grows into a twisted-looking wooden ladder with footholds and all. Izuku is then climbing up the ladder onto the roof of the nearby building and is then running and leaping from roof to roof. Better for the bird’s eye view and to get to the Red Spring Inn faster! Occasionally, only stopping to transmute more branches and tall hanging trees into planks to use as a jumping point to the next roof or ledge!

Witness his alchemy trick or help him out!]

[b: quest: farmers-r-us]

[Farming is still helping and Izuku is just glad that he can lend a hand. Alchemy magic also seems to be a good thing to have in this regard. He’s working with the local farmers with helping the new crops sprout. He’s slow at the work at first but he’s getting better at it bit by bit. And when he’s not helping with the crops himself he is also a healthy strong boy so moving supplies and hauling tools or crops is right up his alley too. The hard work feels nice!

What he doesn’t notice right away while he’s working is the small next of pixies that have seemed to have nested in a corner of the field he’s working in. One moment he is kneeling down to plant and work on some seedlings when his foot catches a part of the nest buried in the brush.]

Eh-??! [Whoosh!!

In an instant, the nest of pixies erupts like a swarm of bees flying around him in a pink and glittery haze! His hair flies up and sticks there as he blinks rapidly at the swarm whooshing all around him! He flails!]

Ah-!! Ack- AHHHHiiii!!

[How does he get the swarm of bees pixies to stop?! They’re starting to chant some sort of magic or charm and the air is starting to spark!]

[c: 🥦 broadsword shopping]

[Being in a fantasy world like this and without his usual quirk Izuku has realized he needs a way to keep up with combat and battle without being able to use his usual superpowers. Alchemy isn’t always a combat type of magic (or at least he hasn’t quite honed a way to use it in a combative way just yet) so he thinks with a weapon that it would be a good way to supplement his skills.

And who doesn’t want a big as heck sword to go with this entire fantasy world vibe?? Like right out of a JRPG!?

Izuku is browsing a local blacksmith and weapons store. Looking at a row of the broadswords that might fit his style and his grip. He’s never bought a sword before so he is a little out of his league right now but looking at the weapons is just … so freaking cool.]

Uaa... These swords are amazing! I can’t believe I’m really here and I can get one…!

[d: 🥦 alchemy studying]

[Izuku is still very new to alchemy but he is getting the hang of transmuting organic matter. Wood, plants and the like came to him easily enough. But with his classmates learning their own magic he does want to try and see if he can study enough to help them as well. With Katsuki and Tsuyu both using light magic, he has figured that the faster he learns how to change and manipulate glass, metal and precious stones? The better.

And that is where Izuku is right now. He’s sitting on a bench outside as he tinkers with a handful of copper pieces and a container full of sand. He’s currently trying to transmute the copper pieces into different shapes and later trying to change the sand into proper glass lenses.

Holding the piece of copper in his hand Izuku suddenly winces as his magic flashes and burns his skin. He drops the copper piece with a clatter! This is going to take some practice...]

If I can get copper and sand to work right... I can start making magnifying lenses...

[Izuku is starting to mutter to himself!]

[e: 🧭 wildcard]

[got something else? feel free to toss it down here! or contact me over here on the cr meme for some plotting! more than happy to make some closed starters as well!]

Comments

[fullgauntlet]

Eh?

[Izuku turns to her and nods sheepishly.]

Ah, I guess it's not entirely new. I've seen others use swords before. I've just never used one for myself. It's not exactly a common thing in my world either...

[troubadamsel]

[ He looks a little too scrawny to be holding a sword... but, she supposes, everyone has to start somewhere. ]

In that case, I take it you don't have much knowledge about them. I'm no expert myself, but I do train and live among swordsmen, so I can offer a few bits of advice as you make your purchases.

[fullgauntlet]

[He probably does look pretty scrawny at first glance. But here he is eyeing up the awesome heavy-looking two-handed broadswords.]

Really? That'd be great...! I figured if I'm going to be learning magic here I should have some sort of weapon to go along with it. Alchemy isn't exactly offensive? So... I was thinking of one of these broadswords.

[troubadamsel]

[ Thinking big, is he? Determination and ambition isn't a bad thing... but wearing himself out so easily will do no one any good! ]

May I ask why? It seems a little... heavy, for you.

[fullgauntlet]

[Pure and sheer shounen determination and ambition isn't enough??]

Eh-? ... M-maybe... But those ones look- [He flusters...] really cool! Like what a proper knight would have...?

[troubadamsel]

[ Form over function, is it? That doesn't bode well. ]

A sword does not make a proper knight. It is the heart and brains that carry him to the fullest potential on the battlefield.

[fullgauntlet]

[He blinks quickly and then bows his head with a nod.]

I ... Yeah, I agree with that. Heart and standing up for what you believe in is what makes a hero. A Knight is just like a hero... Isn't it? It is.

[But honestly having a big sword helps too...!]

[troubadamsel]

Precisely. Now, if you truly do intend to wield that sword... you would need to use both hands. Are you used to fighting with or without them?

[ Strength doesn't happen overnight, neither does strategy! ]

[fullgauntlet]

[Is there something he can do to prove to her that he might just have the strength to do it, though? Izuku wonders...]

Ah- I usually fight with close combat, hand-to-hand using my own style.

[He does look like a scrawny nerd, though. But he is a lot stronger than he appears.]

So- I think if I can do that I should at least be able to give a broadsword a fair shot.

[troubadamsel]

[ ... That's a fair judgement. If he can do hand-to-hand, perhaps hand-to-sword isn't too big a leap. ]

... Hm. Perhaps this is a case of judging a book by its cover...

[fullgauntlet]

But maybe you're right too- I'll be careful in case a broadsword is too imbalanced for me.

[He knows to listen! So, he looks at the weapons display and picks a longer looking broadsword that seems to be made of light-coloured iron.]

Maybe this one...?

[He picks it up by the handle and it does have quite the heft to it. But he lifts it with a small proud sparkle in his eye.]

[troubadamsel]

[ A hint of a smile, and an approving nod! ]

That seems to suit you much better. How do you feel about it?

[fullgauntlet]

It's not bad! These are heavier than they look but I think I can handle this one alright?

[He gives a loose stance.]

Does it look okay for me?

[troubadamsel]

[ Maribelle takes a step back, to get the whole picture. A little bit of "hmm"ing here and there... ]

... Yes! I'd say it was made for you.

[fullgauntlet]

Ah- Hah! Okay! I'll make sure to test out this one...!

[He looks boyishly excited! His own sword. If this one looks good for him then he thinks he's going to buy it and use it.]

Thanks for the help, I wasn't sure what would be okay to use.

[troubadamsel]

But of course. We are all allies here in this strange realm, it's the least I could do.

[fullgauntlet]

[He bows his head politely.]

You're right. Thanks, again. I'm Izuku Midoriya, I'm new to this world too.

[troubadamsel]

[ SHe also bows her own head, with a hand to her chest. ]

My name is Maribelle. It's been a pleasure, Izuku.

[fullgauntlet]

Maribelle-san. I'll do my best to remember what you've told me.

[He smiles. He hopes to return the help that she's given him someday!]