The Story of the Boot Lyceum
Our story begins like a lot of stories. In a tavern. I was minding my own idly wiping out the mugs preparing them for their next filling of ale when he came in. His name was Vincent Von Boot, he was a hulking individual, big as a stone house. He was just beginning to make a name for himself as a blacksmith in these parts. He wasn't alone, with him a woman. Red hair, small in height, but built steady, she had a big sword and personality as well. I recognized her wearing the armor of a Paladin Knight. The both of them moved over and sat at the bar. I made my way over and prepared their order of two ales, setting a frothy mug down in front of both of them. I went back to my own business but I couldn't help but overhear when their conversation switched from casual talk to something a bit more interesting.
"Are we really going to do this Katiana? Do you think it will work?" Vincent asked.
"Not only will your idea work, but I think we can really provide a valuable asset to Andolor." the woman identified now as Katiana replies.
"Well, we will have to do this right, it can't just be me and you. I know nothing but being a Blacksmith." He said.
"And I know nothing but my training as a Knight." she mused.
"We'll need help. We'll need a place. We'll need everything..." Vincent says.
"You have that land with the huge trees your family left you. We could build there perhaps." Katiana asked.
"I have an idea that just might be the best idea in the whole world. How about we build in the trees? We lumber out some of them, then build the entire school above the ground safely in the trees." He said.
"As long as it's ready before the first willing to learn soul ventures in." She said.
I listened to them go back and forth about some kind of Lyceum they wanted to start. Actual willing souls to teach those new to Andolor. It was a refreshing take as I was more used to serving customers who were only interested in gaining more wealth and power over knowledge. Still I kept out of it as they began to name names of those they wish to have involved. I heard them speak of the Sorcerer Aloyious, The Ranger Theodore and The Cleric Lady Amadera. They were some rather infamous names around these parts. That's about when I decided to interject.
"If you are looking for a thief, I know this swindler that calls themselves The Amazing Maris. Tries to tell fortunes for coin, but hasn't had a single one turn out true. I get people out of Solace talking all the time about how Maris was ran out of town. I also heard Maris got hit by a Spear of Odin from that there Sorcerer you mentioned Aloysius Drakenburg. So they might not be available." I said to the pair.
"I dunno Vincent, this Maris doesn't sound like much of a thief." Katiana said.
"Nevertheless my barkeep friend, we thank you for this information, we will need a thief and a psionicist from somewhere, we shall look into this Maris." Vincent said as he slid coins over to pay for their drinks.
I watched as both of them got up, gave a kind "goodbye". One of them randomly murdered a large rat that was standing next to a table and took the single coin it was playing with and left. It wasn't long after that I began hearing about and seeing the fliers for the Boot Lyceum. A place made to teach the adventurers how to survive in Andolor. A place to get them ready for life beyond the Academy. A place to help them gain the skills that will make them valuable members of other clans. I couldn't help but smile when one of the criers came in shouting about the Boot Lyceum.
"Are you in need of more seasoning after graduating the Academy? Do you wish to have more tools at your disposal for your adventures? The Boot Lyceum might just well be the very place you are looking for. Come and study under seven of the greatest minds ever gathered for what they referred to as "The Gathering of Minds." Learn alchemy and magic from the infamous Sorcerer Aloysius Drakenburg. Thieving from Cassius Otterman, the famous talking squirrel! Survival techniques from accomplished Ranger Theodore Skinwalker. Healing from Lady Amadera Whitebane herself! The ins and outs of navigation and mental mystifying mysteries from The Amazing Maris. If you want to be a proud Knight, then no one better than the great Paladin Katiana Aravelle. All of these headed by our founder and resident Blacksmith and all things Warrior, Vincent Von Boot. Learn from them and many more in the Boot Lyceum. Apply to enroll today!" the young lad belted before leaving and beginning again in the establishment next door.
I couldn't help but feel a bit of pride. I didn't have hardly anything to do with it, but it did begin here in my humble tavern. I still see the original seven come in sometimes. They always settle their tab and hardly ever start fights. Except sometimes one of them may murder a lone wanderer and check him off a campaign or quest list.
Boot is a clan on Aardwolf intended to give new players a taste of what clan life is like. We are focused on helping new players become better in all aspects of the game until they no longer need us and decide to move on or decide to become staff and help out new players themselves. We have several in game help files to learn more about us: "help boot", "help newbie-clan", "help clans", and "help boot-application". Typing "claninfo boot" in game will also give you some information about us. Typing "who boot" will show you who is online and in the Boot clan. If you have any questions feel free to write a note to boot on board personal or contact one of our leaders/staff team listed in our information section on the website.
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