Greenwood Sword and Sorcery school...
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raven714Compulsory subjects:
1.
Astrology - prof. Joshua de Talmont
One of the required courses for all Greenwood students is Astrology with prof. de Talmont. This is the study of stars, combining a knowledge of the stars and constellations with a great amount of mythology. Many cultures have attached importance to astronomical events, and developed elaborate systems for predicting terrestrial events from celestial observations. In the West, astrology most often consists of a system of horoscopes.
In this class, they learn the names of stars and constellations, of planets and their moons. They study the motions of the stars and planets through the heavens. They learn observe the night skies, make labeled star charts and predict future events in their life based on the positions of the sun, moon, and other celestial objects at the time of their birth.
2.
Charms - prof. William Vigo
Magic is a powerful force, controlled through procedures called spells or charms. Classwork involves trying various charms.
3.
Defense against the Dark Arts
classwork varies depending on the teacher, but studies evil magic and creatures and how to cope with them
4.
Herbology - prof. Jennet Nightshade
Herbology class at Greenwood is the study of plants and fungi, including the ability to find healing herbs in the wild, their care and their magical properties and uses. Some magical plants form important ingredients in potions. Herbology classes are held in the greenhouses and include plenty of hands-on activities. Students are also assigned essays as homework.
5.
History of magic and wizardry - prof. Hugo Abbott
Extremely boring lectures on various aspects of magical history. However, the boredom is due to Abbott´s teaching style, not the material itself.
6.
Potions - prof. Robert de Rainault
Potions are magical liquids created by mixing various ingredients in a cauldron according to very specific rules. These mixtures must usually be drunk to give their magical effect. The ingredients in potions range from the mundane to the bizarre and fantastic, and the procedures for creating some potions can be complicated and time-consuming.
usually a double class takes place in a dungeon
memorizing the properties of various potion ingredients, the composition of specific potions, and practice preparing them
essays on the properties of potion ingredients
7.Transfiguration - prof. Vivian Crow
Transfiguration is magic which changes one object into another. It is possible to change inanimate objects into animate ones and vice versa. Some Transfiguration spells alter a part of something, such as changing a person's ears from normal into rabbit ears.
Classwork includes lectures and practical, such as changing beetles into buttons.
Workshop practice
Physical training
Flying
1.
Astrology - prof. Joshua de Talmont
One of the required courses for all Greenwood students is Astrology with prof. de Talmont. This is the study of stars, combining a knowledge of the stars and constellations with a great amount of mythology. Many cultures have attached importance to astronomical events, and developed elaborate systems for predicting terrestrial events from celestial observations. In the West, astrology most often consists of a system of horoscopes.
In this class, they learn the names of stars and constellations, of planets and their moons. They study the motions of the stars and planets through the heavens. They learn observe the night skies, make labeled star charts and predict future events in their life based on the positions of the sun, moon, and other celestial objects at the time of their birth.
2.
Charms - prof. William Vigo
Magic is a powerful force, controlled through procedures called spells or charms. Classwork involves trying various charms.
3.
Defense against the Dark Arts
classwork varies depending on the teacher, but studies evil magic and creatures and how to cope with them
4.
Herbology - prof. Jennet Nightshade
Herbology class at Greenwood is the study of plants and fungi, including the ability to find healing herbs in the wild, their care and their magical properties and uses. Some magical plants form important ingredients in potions. Herbology classes are held in the greenhouses and include plenty of hands-on activities. Students are also assigned essays as homework.
5.
History of magic and wizardry - prof. Hugo Abbott
Extremely boring lectures on various aspects of magical history. However, the boredom is due to Abbott´s teaching style, not the material itself.
6.
Potions - prof. Robert de Rainault
Potions are magical liquids created by mixing various ingredients in a cauldron according to very specific rules. These mixtures must usually be drunk to give their magical effect. The ingredients in potions range from the mundane to the bizarre and fantastic, and the procedures for creating some potions can be complicated and time-consuming.
usually a double class takes place in a dungeon
memorizing the properties of various potion ingredients, the composition of specific potions, and practice preparing them
essays on the properties of potion ingredients
7.Transfiguration - prof. Vivian Crow
Transfiguration is magic which changes one object into another. It is possible to change inanimate objects into animate ones and vice versa. Some Transfiguration spells alter a part of something, such as changing a person's ears from normal into rabbit ears.
Classwork includes lectures and practical, such as changing beetles into buttons.
Workshop practice
Physical training
Flying
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Date: 2015-05-17 02:15 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-05-17 12:20 pm (UTC)As for Jennet I have hesitated between herbology professor and school nurse.
I think Edward of Wickham will be my Workshop practice professor.