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Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

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Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

Special NPC: Tessa Vellhart - Mentor of Homeroom Class 20

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N A M E Tessa Vellhart C O D E N A M E Aion R A C E + G E N D E R Mystic Female S E X U A L I T Y Lesbian A G E + H E I G H T + W E I G H T 23 + 170cm + 60kg P R O F E S S O R - S T U D E N T Mentor + Theatre & Art P E T Cait named 'Lyra' S O U N D T R A C K ♫ ♫ ♫

◈ A p p e a r a n c e ◈

Tessa is an unmissable figure, lighting up any room with her radiant appearance. Her skin, smooth and pure as porcelain, shines as if kissed by the moon's glow. It creates an almost ethereal beauty that contrasts sharply with the lively energy she possesses. Her naturally pale blonde hair acts as a dramatic backdrop to the vivid mix of hot pink and turquoise streaks she often sports. Her hair color changes frequently, each new hue as daring and unique as she is, mirrored by her nails painted in the same vibrant shades.

Tessa's fashion choices are an echo of three Lekëon brands: Nivalis's bold flair, Aurum Astra's unmistakable glamour, and Elara Lyra's modern chic. Her wardrobe is a gallery of adventurous prints, innovative cuts, and luxurious materials, defying traditional norms in favor of the extraordinary. She might be seen in a flowing silk blouse from Nivalis, covered with daring prints and paired with a sharply tailored leather skirt -- a dramatic mix of softness and edge. Alternatively, she might appear in a brocade and lace cocktail dress from Aurum Astra that amplifies her sensual aura. On some days, she embodies Elara Lyra's futuristic minimalism, wearing sleek, single-color outfits that subtly suggest a world of opulence.

Her footwear collection runs the gamut from towering stilettos to polished boots, anchoring her outfits and providing a solid base for her vibrant sartorial statements. These shoes are not mere accessories -- they are a declaration of her presence and a showcase of her confidence. Adding the final touches to her outfits are her varied accessories: a collection of metals, precious stones, and unique pieces that enhance her overall aesthetic. From the jeweled chokers around her slender neck to the statement rings on her painted fingers, and the extravagant earrings adorning her ears.

At her core, Tessa is a vibrant mix of striking colors and high fashion, embodying a fearless celebration of uniqueness. Her presence commands attention, not just because of her roles as a mentor and future professor, but also as a trendsetter and an exemplar of nontraditional beauty. She is as captivating as a dazzling light show in the night sky, drawing eyes and admiration wherever she goes. Just as the northern lights bring beauty to the coldest, darkest nights, Tessa brings a unique allure and enchantment to every situation, whether it is in the academy or out in the wider world of Lekë. Her ability to combine her professional role with her personal style creates a compelling and charismatic persona that is hard to ignore.

◈ P e r s o n a l i t y ◈
Talkative ◈ Nurturing ◈ Sensual ◈ Stoic ◈ Abstruse

Tessa Vellhart has a way with words that makes people stop and listen. She is talkative, always full of ideas and thoughts that flow out of her like a river. Her conversational style, though intense at times, is filled with an infectious enthusiasm that lights up the corridors of Harold's Academy and makes every exchange lively and interesting. She is also incredibly nurturing. Her deep care and concern for those around her is as vast as the ocean below. She is like a protective guardian, patient and understanding, viewing every student as a unique individual who just needs the right guidance to shine. Through the challenges of academic life and the ups and downs of adolescence, Tessa is a stable presence, her kindness a safe haven for many.

When you talk about Tessa, you cannot help but mention her sensual nature. She seems to be in sync with the life around her, moving and reacting in ways that feel connected to a deeper energy. Her vibrant and energetic presence is a reflection of her joy for life and invites others to appreciate every moment.

Despite her vibrant and expressive nature, Tessa is also stoic. Amidst life's chaos, she stands as a rock, showing a resilient and unwavering spirit that serves as both inspiration and support. Her steady strength offers a source of stability to her mentees as they navigate their academic paths. But Tessa is not all open and transparent. She has an abstruse side that wraps her in a layer of mystery. She is like a book waiting to be read, a complex puzzle that draws people in, eager to understand. Her multifaceted personality is a maze to navigate, with every twist and turn revealing something new and unexpected.

Tessa is a dynamic blend of opposing traits, creating a complex yet fascinating image of a woman who is as diverse as the students she mentors. Her dedication to her role, her caring nature, and the air of mystery that surrounds her come together to form a character who is as intriguing as she is loved.

◈ H i s t o r y ◈

Tessa Vellhart was born into a staunchly traditional family. The stoic countenance of her father and the rigid enforcement of feminine decorum by her mother formed the bedrock of her early life. There was little space for individuality and self-expression within the stark lines of their household.

From a young age, Tessa was captivated by the swirling world of fashion. The hush of silk, the symphony of patterns, and the grandeur of colors held a deep fascination for her. Her mother, however, was skeptical about this interest, viewing it as a frivolous indulgence, potentially a smudge on their family's stringent reputation. This discordance between Tessa's inherent creative flare and her family's conservative outlook tinged her childhood with a sense of quiet longing.

A dramatic twist arrived in Tessa's life when her gift made itself known. She discovered her ability to slow down time, a feat so profound that it made her appear to move from one place to another almost instantaneously. It was an astounding revelation for her parents, one that they initially struggled to comprehend. Once they managed to move past their surprise, they realized the implications. Their daughter was a Mystic, and all Mystics were required to attend Harold's Academy. For Tessa, this was a welcome departure from her family's confining grasp and an opportunity to explore her exceptional abilities further.

Upon her entry to Harold's Academy, Tessa was magnetically drawn to the vivid world of Theater and Art. These disciplines offered her a reservoir of creative opportunities, and she dove headfirst into their depths. The emotive artistry of theater and the visual poetry of art captivated her, setting her on a path of intellectual pursuit. She envisioned herself as a professor in these fields, guiding future generations through the maze of creativity and imagination.

Tessa's life has been a journey of metamorphosis and perseverance. Born into a world of restrictive norms, she has emerged as a beacon of individuality and creative passion. Today, she is an integral part of the Harold's Academy, celebrated for her vibrant personality, and admired for her deep commitment to the subjects of Theater and Art. Her story continues to unfold, as she explores the boundaries of her mystical abilities and strides forward on her path to becoming an exceptional mentor and inspiring professor.

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n ◈
Astra

◈ G i f t ◈
Deceleration

◈ M y s t i c C o d e ◈
Tessa can slow down the course of time for herself and others. This allows her to move and think normally while the outside world is decelerated to various degrees depending on focus and effort. Clothes and other objects that Tessa is in contact with function normally during the effect. This is also true for those to whom Tessa extends the effect.

◈ L i m i t a t i o n s a n d W e a k n e s s e s ◈
Tessa cannot stop the course of time entirely. At times, with enough focus and effort, she could potentially slow it down to the brink of a halt. The more individuals that the effect is extended to, the more effort is required by Tessa. The duration and potency of the effect will also be affected by the number of individuals she included. There is also a limited area of effect, which is not always obvious to Tessa herself -- the less she knows about the environment, the smaller the area of effect will be. There might be physical consequences of too much use of this gift. Tessa is unsure if it affects her natural aging process or the aging process of anyone she extends the effect to.

Special NPC: Minerva Weiß - Headmistress of Harold's Academy

◈ "I only give praise to those who are worthy of it." ◈

◈ N a m e
Minerva Weiß (Weiss)

◈ C o d e n a m e
Nova (Students may address her as Headmistress or Lady Weiss)

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Somatic

◈ G i f t
Biological Transmutation

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Headmistress of Harold's Academy, Oversees Student Council and Clubs

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Headmistress of Harold's Academy, Minerva is the daughter of a Parliament Diviner and is undeniably one of the most powerful Mystics in Lekë. Highly intelligent and a master of her gift (which she uses to appear younger than she really is), her iron fist and imperious leadership style are both worthy of fear and admiration. Though she cares deeply for her students and always seems calm and keenly under control of everything, her temper is notorious within the Mystic community. She's been known to turn a student or two into a toad for bad-mouthing her. After the disappearance of her wife, there was something different about her. Her colleagues and her son, a student at the academy, noticed the shift in her aura as well. She's become quite cold towards everyone, even her son and father. There are very few people that she genuinely likes and admires. She is somewhat untrusting of people, believing they're only interested in her high status and position of influence. Minerva is known to host monthly gatherings at the Guest House for the elites and their families. These gatherings are high profile and invitation only. Everyone seems to want an invitation, though people question why she even bothers hosting them since she doesn't seem to like them very much anyways. "Just a bunch of elitist snobs looking for a come up!", she once said. Despite being from a Noble family herself, she despises what the status stands for. She holds much more value towards hard work and dedication versus frivolous showboating elitism.

NPC: Jinoquio - Professor of Arithmetic and Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics

◈ "Flip a coin a dozen times, if you must. I can assure you, the odds will not be in your favor." ◈

◈ N a m e
Jinoquio

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Astra

◈ G i f t
???

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Arithmetic and Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Jinoquio is a peculiar Mystic from a region of Lekë very few outsiders venture to. As a professor who often teaches in riddles, her cryptic manner of speaking makes it difficult for the average student to understand, which requires a lot of teamwork. Many students fail her class, unable to comprehend her methods; but for the ones who are able to understand the ambiguity of her lectures and navigate through her murky waters, they are sure to obtain invaluable knowledge and skill. Students who pass her class on the first try often gain admiration and recognition. It is a great feat to pass the class of Professor Jinoquio. Unsurprisingly, she is a secretive and elusive woman, speaking in whispers and revealing little about herself to her students and fellow professors. Only the Headmistress knows of her true origins. Even her gift is a mystery to most, though some believe it is related to probability and luck, as bad students in her class tend to trip over things as they leave.

NPC: George Keldorn - Professor of Lekëon History, Parliament Studies, Royal Studies, and The Time of Tears

◈ "History is exciting, isn't it? I sure think so at least. Now, where did I put that scroll?" ◈

◈ N a m e
George Keldorn

◈ C o d e n a m e
Halcyon

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Psychiccer

◈ G i f t
Memory Projection

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Lekëon History, Parliament Studies, Royal Studies, and The Time of Tears

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Somehow, Professor George Keldorn manages to be intelligent, clumsy, wise, and forgetful all at the same time. This cerebral, but amiable man is passionate about learning and tries to instill that love in his students through an eccentric personality that is both humble and approachable, though slightly jarring if you're more of the quiet type. Nonetheless, he is incredibly patient with his students and always willing to offer extra help whenever needed. Despite this, some of the students like to tease Professor Keldorn for his forgetfulness and clumsy behavior, as he often misplaces things among the stacks and stacks of scrolls and books that clutter his classroom. George has a habit of getting lost in thought or forgetting mundane things, like meals or social events. Even still, his gift to peer into the memories of others and project them as 3D holographic realistic illusions has proven to be quite useful in his class. George comes from a well-off family, born and raised in the capital city of Great Locswald Rose (The City of Roses or The Rose City).

NPC: Amara Mako - Professor of Oceanics, Swimming, and Waaga Riding

◈ "I'll try anything once, twice if I really like it." ◈

◈ N a m e
Amara Mako

◈ C o d e n a m e
Mermaid

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Somatic

◈ G i f t
Mermaid Transformation

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Oceanics, Swimming, and Waaga Riding

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Amara is as beautiful as she is adventurous, coming from a long line of Mystics who could transform into mermaids, allowing them to communicate with sea life, swim/fly faster than your average human, and breathe underwater. As many can attest, she very much inherited her family's gift. She is arguably one of the most skilled Waaga riders in all of Lekë, which is perfect because her fluid and adaptable personality that allows her to take on challenges and overcome them with an effortless grace few can match. Amara is full of wanderlust and has traveled all over Lekë and, as such, she has a worldly point of view, is VERY open-minded, and tends to have an unpredictable teaching style that's very hands-on. She's known for joining her students in their practice sessions or sometimes taking them on impromptu field trips to the Endless Ocean Below. Despite her relaxed demeanor, Amara's accomplishments are awe-inspiring; however, she can be a little braggadocious and loves compliments.

NPC: Ivo Featherswallow - Professor of Sustained Flight

◈ "I'm not the smartest or the strongest guy out there, but I'm fast, and that's a claim I'll take to the grave." ◈

◈ N a m e
Ivo Featherswallow

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Somatic/Astra

◈ G i f t
Self-Propulsion Field

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Sustained Flight

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
As the youngest professor at Harold's Academy, Ivo sometimes struggles to find the balance between the students he must teach and the peers he wants to befriend. Hailing from a tribal island where many of the modern Edwardian cultures, technologies, and traditions that embody most of Lekë did not stick, Ivo is a bit like a fish out of water. He is good-natured, somewhat shy, and competitive as one would expect for a boy of his age, but his honest nature means he sometimes says things that are inappropriate or offensive, though with no malice or bad intentions. Ivo just doesn't quite understand certain social nuances. What he lacks in raw intelligence and strength, he makes up for with a gift that allows him to create a field of volatile vitesse just below his feet, and then when he releases it, that field propels him forward at unimaginable speed; this field then encases his body, making him nearly indestructible while blasting.

NPC: Magus Babalu - Professor of Gifts

◈ "You cannot hide from me, child." ◈

◈ N a m e
Magus Babalu

◈ C o d e n a m e
Sentinel

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Psychiccer and ???

◈ G i f t
Clairvoyance and ???

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Gifts

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Gifts class is broken into several smaller, short-timed classes, where each class has no more than five students at a time. Everyone is kind of scared of Professor Magus. He's an impeccable man in his early 50s who carries himself with an air of stern sophistication and poise. Magus is often seen with an austere countenance and attire, pristinely clean and traditional, as is often the case of people with a highborn status. He's got a sharp tongue and a sharp mind, with a certain dry sense of humor that can squash the laughter in a room real quick. The Headmistress sometimes relies on Magus when it comes to making "the hard decisions", as his mental fortitude allows him to do things most others couldn't bring themselves to do. He doesn't sugarcoat anything and is not one for sweet nothings. With his observant nature and serious demeanor, he is a true strategist who doesn't mind getting his hands dirty behind the scenes, the epitome of quiet, commanding authority. One look, and you know he doesn't have to ask you something twice.

NPC: Vanille Velhast - Professor of General Combat Training and Teamwork

◈ "Fuck off!" ◈

◈ N a m e
Vanille Velhast, but goes exclusively by her Codename.

◈ C o d e n a m e
Grune

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Astra

◈ G i f t
Sonic Scream, Vocal Manipulation, Vocal Mimicry

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
General Combat Training and Teamwork

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Grune's induction into Harold's Academy as a professor was quite controversial and made news around Lekë. She is known as a reformed Daemon, and one of the very few in history that got a chance to reclaim her life in such an esteemed position after serving her time at the Cespheus Prison, for reasons only Minerva and the Daemons Professor know. Many of the other professors were highly against Grune's hiring, not understanding why Minerva did it in the first place. But Grune, with her brash temperament and hot-headed nature, just wants to focus on teaching her students how to defend themselves and work as a team. Perhaps maybe if she had a team of good people around her back then, her life may have turned out differently. Many professors and adults tend to be very prejudiced against her; as such, she is quite a loner once her classes are over and has grown weary and impatient with people constantly asking about why she went to prison.

NPC: Patty Grumble - Professor of Daemons, Defense Against the Ni-Seraphi, and Ni-Seraphi History

◈ "Have some tea, dear. It'll calm your nerves." ◈

◈ N a m e
Patty Grumble

◈ C o d e n a m e
Weather Witch

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Elementalist

◈ G i f t
Atmokinesis

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Daemons, Defense Against the Ni-Seraphi, and Ni-Seraphi History

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Patty was born during the 72 years Liberation War and witnessed the horrors caused by the Ni-Seraphi firsthand. Despite her appearance, she is a former war veteran of that time and one of the most powerful Mystics at Harold's Academy, even earning the "Primiere Crest" from Parliament for her contributions. Her traumatic past did not taint her vision of the world, but rather, she found that those experiences have allowed her to blossom into a person who is appreciative of the little things in life, and she instills that gracious thinking in her students. Patty is always cheerful, serene, and happy-go-lucky, with a peaceful unbothered smile almost permanently plastered upon her countenance. She speaks with a sweet, familiar tone, so everyone feels like she is their grandma, and it isn't uncommon for students to confide in her because she is also trustworthy and great at keeping secrets. Patty has several children, who sometimes come to visit her at the academy.

NPC: Caelum Incanowitz - Professor of Skyship Piloting and Seraphim Piloting

◈ "Books won't teach you how to fly. The sky will." ◈

◈ N a m e
Caelum Incanowitz

◈ C o d e n a m e
Vroom

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Astra

◈ G i f t
Laser Beam Eyes

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Skyship Piloting and Seraphim Piloting

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Professor Icanowitz is what you might call an enthusiast. Ever since he was a small boy, he was obsessed with skyships and knew that he would one day pilot them. During the 72 Years Liberation War, Caelum would pilot the skyships during combat with the Ni-Seraphi, using his optic laser beams to turn the angelic monstrosities into minced meat. Age means nothing to him; he can take on any young chaps in the skies and is revered for his piloting capabilities, allowing him to maneuver even the most rebellious Seraphim statue or skyship with grace, always being in perfect sync with the rhythm of the skies. Minerva finds him a little too bombastic and a bit suicidal in his need to throw himself into danger at every turn. His office is filled with sky charts, model Seraphim statues and skyships, and mechanical parts he's been working on. He frequently carries a flute with him, a reminder of his humble beginnings. It is not uncommon for him to perch upon the highest towers of Harold's Academy in the quiet moments before dawn; one can hear the hauntingly beautiful melodies wafting from the tower, a symphony of his love for the endless sky.

NPC: Jahn-Klaus Lovebourne - Professor of Herbology

◈ "With a nurturing hand, even a wilting flower will bloom again." ◈

◈ N a m e
Jahn-Klaus Lovebourne

◈ C o d e n a m e
Nurture

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Somatic

◈ G i f t
Decaying Touch

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Herbology

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Professor Lovebourne is a peaceful man and often considered the hottest teacher at the Academy, a fan-favorite among the female student body. With a hippie, down-to-earth sensibility, his soothing voice can captivate about anyone, and his laughter is as infectious as a summer breeze. He has a way of making all of his students feel special and seen. He has a habit of affectionately calling his "little hummingbirds". Before getting hired at the Academy, Jahn-Klaus worked as a professional Flothápou, tending to many rose fields spread across the capital city of Great Locswald Rose (The Rose City or City of Roses), before being hired as the Royal Flothápou for the Royal Family's personal Rose Garden. This is a man who came from humble beginnings, however, and eventually decided to open up his own flower shop after moving back to his small hometown on a small scenic sky island called Queen Valley. Aside from Professor Magus (who finds Lovebourne's "kumbaya" schtick insufferable), pretty much everyone loves Professor Lovebourne, except Mr. Lovebourne himself. He hates his gift and virtually never uses it except under extreme circumstances due to its explicitly harmful, sometimes deadly nature toward organic life. He has been talked out of getting the Forsaken Ritual on many occasions. Much to the chagrin of his female students, he is currently dating Professor Amara Mako.

NPC: Lili Bugg - Professor of Pet Bonding and Care of Lekëon Creatures

◈ "No no no. You bow first and then hand it the chocolate; otherwise, it'll bite your finger right off." ◈

◈ N a m e
Lili Bugg

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Astra

◈ G i f t
Imaginary Friend

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Pet Bonding and Care of Lekëon Creatures

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Prim, proper, and oh-so lady-like, Lili Bugg is the epitome of delicate femininity. She covers her mouth when she laughs softly and often tries to remain calm when faced with troublesome situations. Her movements are small and refined, and despite her cute charms, this 30-something-year-old woman comes from a troubled past. It is believed that her current presentation is merely a persona she adopted in order to make it through the hardships that life had thrown at her. Image and appearance are of incredible importance to her, but despite her mild vanity, she is a woman who cares deeply about the well-being of her students and animals. Though she can be a little bossy when they make mistakes, she always means well and just wants them to be safe. She's always had a love of animals, though, ever since she was a little girl. They brought her comfort during her long life of hardship. She is very much estranged from her family and has been known to stay up late, an inability to sleep well due to persistent nightmares. It's believed her circumstances lead to the manifestation of her imaginary friend into existence, an unusual and mysterious being that watches over her like a shadow, no matter where she is.

NPC: Bishop Coldspring - Professor of Geology & Cartography

◈ "Whoops! Looks like she’s sprung a leak again." ◈

◈ N a m e
Bishop Coldspring

◈ C o d e n a m e
Submariner

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Elementalist

◈ G i f t
Helmsman of the Deep (Magnetism)

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Geology & Cartography

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Bishop, well there’s a lot to say about Bishop. The man started living off the seas, guided by the stars high above. The smell of seam foam became his scent, accompanied by dry salt that eventually plagued his beard. It was a natural progression for him to take the profession of being a wickie, keeping the seafarers safe for many years to come. Tired of being the beacon instead of the pilot, Bishop decided to build his own submarine he named “Unity”. From then on he lived in the depths of the ocean, settling down on the ocean floor for months on end isolated from the rest of world. Deep sea terrors made for his natural ambiance and some of his closest confidants. It wasn’t until a stranger, Amara Mako, in her beautiful mermaid form, swam down to the recesses of the deep to find him after several fisherman’s tales of a Mystic living under the Endless Ocean Below made their way to Minvera's ear. Eventually, Bishop agreed to resurface and join the world at Harold’s Academy. His himbo laisse faire seaman persona belies great intelligence. But in his eyes, he'd rather you underestimate him as nothing more than a lowly hermit map maker who drinks too much.

NPC: Tselha Perugu - Professor of Artificing and Magi-Tech Advancements

◈ "Life is unfair. The more you resist that reality, the longer your mind and body will suffer for it." ◈

◈ N a m e
Tselha Perugu

◈ C o d e n a m e
Shadow

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Astra

◈ G i f t
Shadow Posession

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Artificing and Magi-Tech Advancements

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
As the younger of the Perugu twins, he and his sister, Ishaal, were born within a secret community of Daemons. As young children, their father experimented on them for many years, for reasons the twins do not know. These experiments left Tselha and his sister relatively disfigured. After their gifts manifested during an attack on their encampment by the Royal Guards, Tselha died during the raid, and his sister's gift brought him back to life, leaving him traumatized by the experience, which he has never shared with anyone. They underwent extreme interrogation by Parliament's Royal Interrogation Committee (RIC), which further damaged their psyche. While his pragmatic and defensive capability to compartmentalize his trauma eventually allowed him to regain control of himself, his sister was not so lucky. Nowadays, he pours all his energy into his classes while focusing his free time on how to undo the damage caused to his body all those years ago. He has since grown distant from his sister, but he suppresses his negative feelings as a means to remain a level-headed and sensible professor that his students and colleagues can rely on. He despises fighting and combat and is a bit of a pacifist, refusing violence until he has absolutely no other choice.

NPC: Ishaal Perugu - Portal Studies and Portal Exploration

◈ "You don't know pain until you've felt the death throes of someone taking their last breath." ◈

◈ N a m e
Ishaal Perugu

◈ C o d e n a m e
Yama

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Astra

◈ G i f t
Necroplasmic Energy Vampire and Necromancy

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Portal Studies and Portal Exploration

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
As the older of the Perugu twins, she and her brother, Tselha, were born within a secret community of Daemons. As young children, their father experimented on them for many years, for reasons the twins do not know. These experiments left Ishaal and her brother relatively disfigured. After their gifts manifested during an attack on their encampment by the Royal Guards, they underwent extreme interrogation by Parliament's Royal Interrogation Committee (RIC), which traumatized her mind and caused her to lose control of her gift. Unlike her brother, Ishaal's gift was constant and uncontrollable, at one point driving her to the point of near insanity. Her gift allowed her to sense people dying from miles and miles away and absorb their dying energy (necroplasmic energy), causing her to age more slowly than her twin. This constant bombardment of death on her mind is something she never learned to fully turn off, even after gaining better control of her gift upon graduation from Harold's Academy. After returning to the academy as a professor, she spends much of her time away through the portal, searching for a world where death does not exist and only occasionally returning to teach her Portal Studies class or when she's found a world that seems suitable for her students to explore. She has a rather deadpan, serious personality. Not quite the fun type to be around. And somehow, she's always making references to death, no matter the topic.

NPC: Haleakua Alohilani - Professor of Art

◈ "There's a little paint on your uniform...HAHA...gotcha!" ◈

◈ N a m e
Haleakua Alohilani (Goes by Professor Alohi or Kua)

◈ C o d e n a m e
Evanesce

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Elementalist

◈ G i f t
Sublimation

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Art

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
On the surface, Professor Kua may seem overzealous, poor mannered, and loud. Younger-aged first years are sometimes scared of him when they first see him due to his size and the excessive exuberance of his character. But in actuality, this man is a goofball who loves to joke around, play pranks, and make people laugh. A gentle giant, if you will. During his time at Harold's Academy as a student, he was often the class clown and that has not changed one bit. He's a big teddy bear and loves the attention he gets from others, that's why his art is often extremely colorful and bold, the perfect manifestation of his personality. Ironically, from a family of 9 siblings, he was the only one to manifest a gift and become a mystic. As such, some of his siblings resent him for his gift, which allows him to sublimate himself and other objects into a green-colored gas, which he can control and then reform back into their original solid form. Coupled with his natural brute strength, he is one of the strongest Mystics at the Academy. Like Professor Mako, he is also an expert Waaga player and once played on a national team, but he's since retired.

NPC: Theodore Grisvögel - Professor of Music and Theater

◈ "Music is the greatest gift to humanity." ◈

◈ N a m e
Theodore Grisvögel

◈ C o d e n a m e
Mr. Mime

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Astra

◈ G i f t
The Mime

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Music and Theatre

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Born into a family of renowned artificers, Theodore was always considered the black sheep with his inclination toward the traditional arts over the magical. Naturally, he fell in love with music and the theatre arts. His family was of modest status, so as a young boy, he saved up his allowance so he could visit the orchestra and the opera, and vaudeville whenever possible. Once an adult, he miraculously acquired an old, but rare Stradivarius, which he perfected and began performing around the world with a sky circus troupe called "The Starcaller's Menagerie". This circus is a thing of mystical intrigue, as it only appears at night, randomly, and patrons must receive an invitation to attend. Theodore would come to work at Harold's Academy after leaving the circus, as he grew weary of the "insoluble pressure", when he'd rather teach students the joy of theatre and music. This man is probably the most loveable professor on campus, on par with Professor Patty, for whom they are very close. He encourages his students to express their creativity and to not judge, lest be judge. Some people believe Professor Theodore is too nice for his own good, a bit naive and easy to fool, as he puts his trust unless they prove otherwise. Even regarding Daemons and Kissed Mystics, he is probably the least judgmental professor to ever grace Harold's halls.

NPC: Cornelius Osgood-Darling Jr. IV - Professor of 'Apprentice and Support' and Professions

◈ "You useless creature. I'd see you rot before I give up on my ambitions." ◈

◈ N a m e
Cornelius Hugo Osgood-Darling Jr. IV

◈ C o d e n a m e
Ardha

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Somatic/Astra

◈ G i f t
Duality, Synchronize, ???

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
'Apprenticeship and Support' and Professions

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Professor Darling is a man very few students or other professors would say is likeable. He comes from extreme wealth, even surpassing that of Minerva herself. The Darling family has had close ties to Parliament for generations, as some members of this Noblesse house are even within council. As such, he used his influence to wiggle his way into a position at the school (for reasons not yet known) -- even Minerva could not deny him accces. However, he scowls bitterly for not receiving the position that he ultimately pined for; that would belong to Professor Ishaal Perugu. As such, Professor Darling does the bare minimum in his role, speaking with the tongue of a viper toward students that irritate him, not a care or encouraging word to escape his lips. He always seems so sneaky, like a fox wrapped in the most beautiful of silks. Minerva only deals with him when necessary, and even she despises his presence, especially as the only professor she did not directly hire. Cornelius is quick to give out detentions. The only professor who enjoys his company is Professor Bugg, who seems enamored with his wealth, that suave, royal air of sophistication, and of course, his gift to take on an equally posh female form.

NPC: Krystal Heartfilia - Professor of Theology

◈ "I think I've met you, in one of my dreams." ◈

◈ N a m e
Krystal Heartfilia

◈ C o d e n a m e
Honey

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Psychiccer

◈ G i f t
The Bees

◈ C l a s s e s T a u g h t
Theology

◈ B r i e f O v e r v i e w
Krystal is a mystical, otherworldly woman whose gift has recently left her with a bad case of sleeping beauty syndrome. During the day, she spends much of her time sleeping, often in trees, and the only consolation to this overwhelming daytime sleepiness is the colony of bees that seem to spring from her long pink hair, which she controls and can use to communicate directly with others. As weird as it is, she teachers her theology class through her oversized bees, which seem to be a corporeal manifestation of her consciousness and can replicate human speech. At night, the wave of drowsiness that plagues her during the day, is no longer present and she roams the Academy grounds taking care of business she would have otherwise done when it was daylight, eating, grading papers, etc. Her bees also have a dream component, and she can enter into and manipulate the dreams of others when her bees land on them, often settling on the crest of their cheeks or the fuzzy bit of their eyebrows. Krystal has a dreamy and whimsical personality and speaks in a slow, melodic kind of cadence; she often draws weird looks when she randomly goes on and on about nonsensical things she's probably experienced in dreams. Her origins are quite precarious, though some believe her to be the daughter of a Lekëon Mystic and a pink-haired being from another portal world.

Overseen by the Headmistress and the Illuminaires
◈ Student Council ◈ Clubs

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

◈ Mirandae has kindly accepted to be my Co-GM for my first RP. She is fair, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and respectful. Please be sure to show her respect in return.

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◈ Only post COMPLETED character sheets in the OOC tab, not WIPs. I will review it and give feedback for any changes if necessary. IF it's approved, you can post it in the Characters Tab. The character sheet can be found at the top of the character tab.

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◈ I'm sorry. I mention "aesthetics" and "respect" a lot. But they're important to me. lol

◈ I love when other players help flesh out the world. But always think about any addition thoughtfully. Does this make since based on the setting? Does it fit thematically? If you're not sure, bring it up to me and I'll gladly go over your idea with you. :)

◈ No double posting in the IC.

◈ Try to post at least once a week. Try not to "overpost" too much. People need time to read and respond. I won't set a hard and fast rule about "overposting", but just be mindful of others. We want balanced, consistent, steady pacing. Quality over quantity.

◈ At a minimum, posts should be AT LEAST 2 to 3 well-written paragraphs. You don't have to write like Agatha Christie, but thoughtful paragraphs are great for storytelling and flow.

◈ Banned powers include: Reality Warping, Power Nullification, Time Travel. Others may be added to this list based on necessity.

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

Hi everyone. Here is the official character sheet for this RP. I'm a stickler for consistent aesthetics (as you guys can tell), so please fill this out accordingly. A High-quality RP begins with a high-quality character sheet, IMO. lol If you've already created your own makeshift draft (I love the eagerness ^_^), please import what information you need over to this form and then flesh it out where necessary. Thanks!

Student's Name

*Please use high-quality anime or digital character art here. I know it might seem insignificant, but it's important for aesthetics and cohesive immersion. So no hand-drawn sketches, chat room avatars, or real-life face claims. Thank you :)


◈ A p p e a r a n c e ◈
Describe your character's appearance. Any notable scars, accessories, glasses, missing a finger, heterochromia, etc.?

◈ "Insert Character Quote" ◈

◈ N a m e
Insert here

◈ S p e l l c a s t e r N a m e
Like your X-men codename. Every academy student has one, which they are referred to as during training or combat. Many Mystics may even use it after graduation.

◈ A g e, H e i g h t, a n d W e i g h t
Age, Height, Weight

◈ R a c e
Mystic or Mystic (Seraph's Kiss) *Remember, narratively, having a seraph's kiss is pretty uncommon, so if too many players have it, I'll have to pick and choose who gets to have it based on the quality of their character sheet and how many players there are total.

◈ G e n d e r
Insert here

◈ S e x u a l O r i e n t a t i o n
Insert here

◈ Y e a r
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th

◈ P e t
Owlette, Blue Spotted Wink, Cait, Gupoo, Tree Monkey, or None. Also, include their name.

◈ H o u s e
House of Harold, House of Seraphine, House of Eusebia, or House of Ivar

◈ I l l u m i n a i r e
Yes or No. *Remember, there can only be one Illuminaire from each house within any given school year, so 4 in total each year. If multiple players from the same house want to be the Illuminaire, I will pick based on the quality of their character sheet.

◈ C l a s s e s
At least four, (no more than six for the REALLY ambitious students). *Please be mindful of certain class requirements based on your Year. For example, everyone must take Gifts, and 1st Years must take Sustained Flight.

◈ Gifts

◈ Class 2

◈ Class 3

◈ Class 4

◈ Class 5

◈ Class 6

◈ A r e Y o u O n Y o u r H o u s e ' s W a a g a T e a m?
Yes or No. This is basically the equivalency of a House Quidditch Team from Harry Potter.

◈ "Insert Character Quote" ◈

◈ P e r s o n a l i t y
Trait 1◈ Trait 2◈ Trait 3◈ Trait 4◈ Trait 5

1 to 3 paragraphs

◈ H i s t o r y
3 to 5 paragraphs

◈ R e p u t a t i o n
1 to 2 paragraphs. What is your reputation at the academy? Are you popular or known for being a troublemaker in a delinquent school gang? Do all the teachers love you for being a star student or are all the students scared of you cause you're a bully? Or are you just the shy invisible nobody-new kid? Let us know here.

◈ G o a l s
What are your character's goals, dreams, aspirations, or ambitions after graduation?

◈ R e l a t i o n s
Family members, friends, lovers, crushes, enemies, rivals, mentors, etc.

◈ "Insert Character Quote" ◈

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Elementalist, Somatic, Psychiccer, or Astra

◈ G i f t
The unofficial title or name for your gift(s)

◈ M y s t i c C o d e
Please describe your gift.

◈ L i m i t a t i o n s a n d W e a k n e s s e s
Every gift has a limitation and/or weakness. Please describe it here.

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

Theme of Lekë

In the alternate world of Lekë, the islands rose from the oceans long before the dawn of human civilization. The first humans were adapted for this world, possessing the natural ability to fly as easily as they drew breath. And then there was the magic, Vitesse, as they called it. Vitesse energy fueled everything in this world, from weapons to the sky ships to every day household wares. The scholars surmised it was natural-flowing vitesse that lifted the islands into the skies and allowed people to fly by sheer willpower. But some humans were born with a second heart, an aeonheart, a reservoir filled with additional vitesse that granted them a supernatural magical ability, each unpredictable and unique and beautiful and scary. These magically inclined people would come to be known as Mystics.

But there was something special about this additional energy source that the Mystics possessed. You see, on the 12th moon of the year X339, a wrinkle in the sky opened, and a swarm of colossal-sized angelic beings, the Ni-Seraphi, spilled forth and consumed the Mystics who were unprepared for The Time of Tears, as the event would become known as in the history books. For hundreds of years, Mystics lived in fear of the Ni-Seraphi and humanity was enslaved to them. The Ni-Seraphi's single-track focus to consume Mystics was insatiable. The Ni-Seraphi were drawn to the magical aeonhearts that beat inside the Mystics' chests; that is what brought them to Lekë, after all. It would be discovered in time that Ni-Serpahi gained immortality by consuming Mystics.

After 250 years of human enslavement to the Ni-Seraphi, a young mystic named Harold Arslan was born. She grew up to be a powerful mystic, and arguably the most capable mystic Lekë had ever known. Harold was an even more charismatic leader and, fed up with the suffering of humanity during The Time of Tears, put together a secret group called the Order of Harold and Hope (OHAH). OHAH was a group of powerful mystics from all across Lekë who came together to put an end to the demonic reign of the Ni-Seraphi. For years OHAH recruited members and trained them to use their magical gifts to save humanity. And finally, after 72 years of war against the Ni-Serpahi (The 72 Years Liberation War), the Mystics freed humanity from the Ni-Seraphi and drove them back through the wrinkle in the sky. Ni-Serpahi that remained, unable to consume Mystics anymore, eventually turned into stone — statues of their former selves (the statues are referred to as Seraphim). Mystic artificers would later learn how to animate these Seraphim statues with vitesse and use them as vessels to fight against Ni-Seraphi.

Unfortunately, the wrinkle in the sky never closed. Sometimes Ni-Seraphi still come through it now and then, seeking the aeonhearts of Mystics, but they are severely weaker than their predecessors and in far fewer numbers than during the Time of Tears. Harold saw a need for a more sophisticated method of defense against any future threats, Ni-Serpahi or otherwise, and dedicated herself, in her old age (95), to become an educator and guide for the magically inclined. With the support of the Royal Family and Parliament, she eventually built a school for young mystics to attend, where they may be safe and learn to control their magical gifts. She would call it — Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined.



Welcome young Mystic, this is where your story begins...

Your character is a student at Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined, either a new student or a current student. In the modern day, the Royal Family and Parliament decreed that all mystics MUST attend The Academy when their gift manifests. As such, there is no grand orientation ceremony, and each student's orientation is provided on an individual basis when they arrive. Most mystics develop their magical gift during adolescence, so your character will be a teenager, 20 usually being the latest that a mystic's gift appears.

Your character's parents probably did not live during the Time of Tears (unless they're really old), but your character's grandparents almost certainly did. As such, while your character has no personal memories of that dark time, they most likely know of it and of the horror stories told to them by their grandparents and sometimes parents. Some of you may have dead relatives (Mystic or otherwise) who died gruesomely during that time.

In Lekë, vitesse is the mana that fuels this world. Mystic artificers are basically engineers who create objects that everyday people can imbue with a bit of their vitesse to "make them work" as the Mystic artificer intended them to. Some objects require more vitesse than others to operate. Everyone, including non-mystics, has the natural power to fly via the vitesse that flows through their body. But like you would get tired from running too long, a person can run out of vitesse. As such, they can only fly for limited periods of time before they need to recharge in order to fly again.

All Mystics have a second heart called an aeonheart. It is this aeonheart, filled with an extra reservoir of vitesse, that grants Mystics their magical gift. If a Mystic has their aeonheart removed, they may survive, but they will no longer have access to their magical gift. Some Mystics have undergone the controversial procedure of having their aeonhearts removed due to the dangerous nature of their magical gift. Not all have survived this complex procedure (called the Forsaken Ritual). This ritual is highly looked down upon by most people.

Some Mystics, though far more uncommon, are born with two aeonhearts instead of one. This third heart is pejoratively called the Seraph's Kiss or the Serpah's Mark. It grants the Mystic two magical gifts instead of one, but the Seraph's Kiss is known to emit an immense signal that attracts Ni-Seraphi more than your average Mystic does, making a Mystic who possesses a Seraph's Kiss more of a target and somewhat of a liability to those around them. Some Mystics who have two aeonhearts hide one of their magical abilities to keep their status as a Seraph's Kiss hidden, or they attempt the Forsaken Ritual to have it removed. Culturally, Mystics may hold prejudice toward other Mystics who have "the kiss".

Like any world, there are always gonna be criminals and bad people. Mystics who use their gifts for criminal activity and evil purposes are referred to as Daemons and are said to possess a warped heart instead of an aeonheart. Daemons who are not already locked up, work in the shadows and live in secrecy. It is rumored that there is a hidden academy run by Daemons who recruit lost and misunderstood young Mystics for their own nefarious purposes, but it is just speculation among most in Lekë.

Based on a Mystic's gift, they will usually fall within 1 of 4 classifications. Mystics with "the kiss" are almost always an Astra.

Elementalists

Elementalists possess an elemental-based magical gift such as fire, ice, wind, earth, plants, water, electricity, light, darkness, sound, etc. They can either manipulate pre-existing elements or produce them directly from their bodies or both.

Somatics

Somatics possess a magical gift that allows them to augment or change their physical form in some way. They may also be able to alter the physical form of another person or object. For example, Enhanced strength, shapeshifting, self-healing, wing-generation, healing others, durable skin, super speed, intangibility, invisibility, duplication, etc.

Psychiccers

Psychiccers possess psychic powers, magical gifts that allow them to harness the power of their minds to influence others and sometimes the physical world, such as telekinesis, telepathy, empathy, precognition, enhanced intelligence, mind control, mental illusions, astral projection, clairvoyance, etc. Some people have prejudice or mistrust toward Psychiccers due to the potentially invasive nature of their gifts.

Astras

Astras are Mystics who possess very unique magical gifts that don't fall into any category. Their magic is often difficult to define and is more abstract in nature, and may be some kind of strange combination of the other classifications. These magical gifts may have niche uses or caveats for their application, but due to their peculiarity, they have the potential to be the most specialized and powerful. For example, teleportation, laser beam eyes, summoning spirits, resurrecting someone from the dead, pocket dimension, luck manipulation, curses, conjuration, bringing drawings to life, etc.

At Harold's Academy, students are put into one of four houses to help better track and organize them into efficient social, training, learning, and combat groups. However, students from different houses regularly interact and collaborate with one another. Each house is named after one of the Four Great Mystics of the 72 Years Liberation War. None of these people are alive anymore, but they are well-renowned in the world of Lekë, especially among Mystics. There are no age requirements for each house, though students are placed in their house based on the Headmistress's recommendation. How she determines a student's house is currently unknown by most.

Every year, one student from each house is designated as the Illuminaire, a shining example of academic, magical, and leadership prowess. These students form The Student Council and are given extra privileges, such as staying up and roaming the grounds at night, sending students to detention, orchestrating student events, leading teams during training sessions, and sometimes serving as assistant professors during classes. Being an Illuminaire provides great recognition throughout the school and they even get to have dinner with the Royal Family and shadow the members of Parliament. It is a great honor to be chosen as an Illuminaire, but it is not mandatory and the student can turn it down. The Illuminaire also leads their house in combat alongside professors, but the role is very stressful and comes with a lot of responsibility, as these students have to fit their Illuminaire duties into their regular student schedules, though there is a little flexibility to accommodate them. A student can be chosen as the Illuminaire several years in a row, sometimes throughout their entire tenure at the academy, but it is uncommon.

A student's house is identified by their House Necklace, which they must wear at all times while on campus, except during periods of personal hygiene. Students who are caught not wearing their necklace get detention. Students who lose their House Necklace may request a replacement, but they must complete an arduous task first as punishment (often, it is a trial, called the Reflection Examination that tests the limit of their character and magical gift). The house necklace is used as a "key card" of sorts for students to enter their House Dormitories. It ensures students cannot enter other house dormitories freely without someone from that house there to let them in.

House of Harold

Harold the Rebel orchestrated the eventual fall of the Ni-Seraphi and lead the Mystics to victory during the 72 Years Liberation War. As the founder of Harold's Academy, her name will be etched in the ether forever. Students from this house adorn the Ruby Necklace.

House of Seraphine

Seraphine the Martyr was instrumental during the 72 Years Liberation War. Her sacrifice, though difficult to make at the time, was key in turning the tide of battle in their favor. Some people look up to her more than Harold. Students from this house adorn the Sapphire Necklace.

House of Eusebia

Eusebia the Stalwart stayed behind to defend the Royal Family after his comrades died during the final leg of the 72 Years Liberation War. He was pivotal in preserving the capital and its inhabitants from certain annihilation. Students from this house adorn the Emerald Necklace.

House of Ivar

Ivar the Infiltrator used his vast intellect and psychic gift to infiltrate the core of the Ni-Seraphi forces. His commitment to years of steady espionage and intelligence gathering helped him successfully execute his strategy. Students from this house adorn the Violet Necklace.

There are three uniforms that students wear for different occasions.

Academy Uniforms

Standard Uniforms must be worn during normal school hours. However, they are gender-neutral, so students can wear whichever uniform is comfortable for them. Students are not required to wear their standard uniforms in their dormitories or when off-campus visiting other islands.

Standard Uniforms

Battle Uniforms are worn during combat, training sessions, honorary ceremonies, and on missions. These uniforms conform to the body of the wearer, while the drapes provide better aerodynamics for improved maneuverability and speed while flying in combat.

Battle Uniforms

Aquatic Uniforms are specialized uniforms only worn when swimming in the ocean below, swimming in an aquasphire, or when playing Waaga.

Aquatic Uniforms

The school grounds of Harold's Academy are vast and welcoming. Students are permitted to be in most areas of the grounds during normal school hours, but must be in their dorms at night (except Professors and Illuminaires). Students caught outside of their dorms at night may receive detention or have to perform some kind of tedious chore the following day after classes are over. There are a few areas where students must be accompanied by a Professor or an Illuminaire.

The School Grounds

Rosalia Courtyard

The Rosalia Courtyard is at the front entrance of the Academy and a place where many students relax first thing in the morning or during their downtime between classes. The students superstitiously believe that if you kiss your crush by the Rosalia Fountain at night, your love will last a lifetime (or risk detention trying).

Main Entrance

The Main Entrance is where new students enter the school for the first time. After that, it's common for some students to fly out an open window rather than go all the way back down to the main entrance to leave or enter the academy. While there is no strict rule saying students can't fly out their windows (except under emergency circumstances), some professors see it as poor etiquette and may give you detention if they catch you (it's like sneaking out, basically).

Main Hall

The Main Hall is where you end up after entering the academy through the main entrance. This area feeds into the other parts of the school.

Main Ballroom

The Main Ballroom is a massive open room where many school events are held, such as the Traveling Merchant Festival and the quarterly Moonlit Masquerade Ball. When the room isn't being used for an event, it is just a space for students to hang out in.

House Dormitories

Students sleep, hang out, and regularly study in their House Dormitories. Students will pass through their House's Common Room before arriving at their bedroom. Every student has their own bedroom.


House of Harold Common Room


House of Seraphine Common Room


House of Eusebia Common Room


House of Ivar Common Room


House Dormitory Bedrooms

Academic Rooms

Classrooms


Library


The Astronomy Room is the highest point in the academy and is where students come to look and learn about the stars. Astronomy isn't popular with most students, though, so this room gets little use aside from the occasional unpermitted late-night party where students from different houses come together to dance, play around, eat snacks, and enjoy other unpermitted contraband brought in.

Headmistress's Office

The Headmistress's Office is normally located in the center of the Academy but has been known to instantaneously change locations. Students and professors can only enter with the explicit permission of the Headmistress.

Infirmary

The Infirmary is where students go when they are injured or sick. The Infirmary is managed by the Head Nurse and several healing fairies who help support the Head Nurse in his tasks.

Dining Hall

The Dining Hall is where feasts prepared by the kitchen staff are served (Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner). Students may request a snack from the kitchen staff in-between meals if they aren't too busy.

Dueling Room of Illusion

The Dueling Room of Illusion is a long, mostly empty hall where students come to duel or participate in team combat training scenarios. There's a magical holographic element to this room that allows the operator to cast a realistic illusion over the room, changing the environment, sounds, smell, touch, and even creating realistic illusions of enemies for students to test their magical powers and teamwork against. Students need permission from a professor or Illuminaire before booking this room outside of their scheduled training classes. (a la X-men's Danger Room)

Owlery

The Owlery is where the academy messenger owlettes and pet owlettes belonging to students live during their time at the academy. There is an Owlette Specialist who lives in a nearby room, whose sole job is to take care of the owlettes.

Portal Room

The Portal Room is a large chamber with a massive portal that connects Lekë to other worlds. The mystic artificers and engineers learned how to harness the energy produced by the Wrinkle in the Sky to create a portal of similar function. Sometimes students, with the guidance of a professor, traverse other worlds to complete missions, find valuable resources, etc. Students cannot and are not permitted to enter the Portal Room without the accompaniment of a professor. Not even Illuminaires have access to this room without a professor. Only two other portals, aside from the Wrinkle in the Sky, exist in Lekë. One is at the Parliament Headquarters and the other is at the Royal Family Palace. Due to the constant rotation of energy produced by the portal, the room is always windy.

Illuminaires' Secret Grotto

The Illuminaires' Secret Grotto is like a small little pub located deep under the academy. When Harold first built the school, she also built this secret grotto for herself as an "escape" when she needed to get away without being too far away. Harold also loved to drink so she had it well stocked. She never told a soul about the grotto, not even up till her death. At some point, one of the Illuminaires from a previous generation of students found it and only told the other Illuminaires. The Illuminaires began using it as their own secret hideaway to drink and relax, making it a rule to ONLY tell other Illuminaires about its location; from generation to generation, this tradition has remained. Illuminaires invite very few other students to their grotto (usually only the ones they REALLY like), but it does happen on occasion. However, for someone to enter the Illuminaires' grotto, they must be escorted personally by an Illuminaire and agree to wear a magical blindfold when being escorted to and from the grotto. They also must never tell anyone about the existence of the grotto. There are only ever 4 Illuminaires a year, but students who were previously Illuminaires still have the privilege of using the secret grotto.

Arslan Family Home

The Arslan Family Home is the modest chateau near the academy where Harold's family lived. It existed before the academy came into existence, but after the passing of Harold and her family, the chateau fell into disrepair. It is believed to be haunted. Senior students sometimes play pranks on first years by luring them to the home and then scaring the shit out of them. It really might be haunted though. Just saying...

Conservatory

The Conservatory serves as the school greenhouse and is where important herbs and plants are grown. The Herbology professor and students with a green thumb use this space the most outside of scheduled Herbology classes.

Guest House

The Guest House is where the royal family and parliament members stay when they visit the academy and stay overnight.

Training and Battle Colosseum

The Training and Battle Colosseum is where students participate in large-scale training sessions, and formal combat competitions between the houses are held in this multi-level arena.

Seraphim Terrace

The Seraphim Terrace, located on the backside of the school where the waterfall is, is the academy's Seraphim statue. This colossal structure, the stone shell of a now-deceased Ni-Seraphi, towers over the school grounds and can be seen from far away. When the school is under threat by something big, like a Ni-Seraphi, the Seraphim becomes animated to defend the school. There are terraformed tunnels and entryways into the school under the Seraphim statue. There are other important destinations in Lekë that are also guarded by Seraphim statues. Some people have issues with the repurposing of Seraphim statues due to the legacy of what they represent in Lekë's history.

Classes

Students are required to take four classes per year, up to six if they're really ambitious.

◈ Arithmetic and Mathematics

◈ Astronomy

◈ Physics

◈ Lekëon History (Students learn all about the present and past history of their world, Lekë.)

◈ Parliament Studies (Students learn all about the ins and outs of Parliament)

◈ Royal Studies (Students learn all about the ins and outs of the Royal Family)

◈ The Time of Tears (Students learn in-depth about the Time of Tears and the 72 Years Liberation War.)

◈ Oceanics (Teaches students about the Endless Ocean Below.)

◈ Swimming

◈ Waaga Riding (Only available to 2nd years and up. Students learn how to ride Waagas and play the game. Some students with enough skill may be invited to join their House's Waaga Team, if they aren't already on it, that is.)

◈ Sustained Flight (Teaches students how to improve their self-flight capabilities, including endurance, speed, and maneuverability.) (Required for 1st years.)

◈ Gifts (Teaches students how to control their magical gifts.) (Is required every year.)

◈ General Combat Training

◈ Teamwork (Students learn how to operate in teams, whether that be during combat or for completing a group project.)

◈ Daemons (Students learn about Daemons and how to defend against or subdue them.)

◈ Defense Against the Ni-Seraphi

◈ Ni-Seraphi History

◈ Skyship Piloting (Only available to 5th years and up.)

◈ Seraphim Piloting (Only available to 5th years and up.)

◈ Herbology

◈ Geology (Students learn about the geology of the sky islands.)

◈ Artificing and Magi-Tech Advancements

◈ Cartography

◈ Portal Studies (Students learn about other worlds that have been discovered and or explored.)

◈ Portal Exploration (This is a specialty extracurricular class with no set schedule. Classes seem to occur randomly whenever the Portal professor schedules one. Sometimes months pass before the professor schedules a portal exploration class. Nonetheless, this is a popular class with limited admission, as students who signed up for the class are chosen at the behest of the Portal professor. When a selection of students is chosen and a portal exploration class is scheduled, these students get to travel to a different world to complete a mission.)

◈ Pet Bonding (This is a popular extracurricular class cause its easy and fun, where students learn to bond, train, and just spend time with their pets.)

◈ Care of Lekëon Creatures

◈ Student Council (A student may join the student council under the leadership and guidance of the Illuminaires.)

◈ Art

◈ Music

◈ Theater (Students spend the entire semester putting together and performing a theater performance for an audience, including the Royal Family, at the end of the school year.)

◈ Apprenticeship and Support (A student may spend a semester helping out a professor as an apprentice or providing support to a facility in the academy, such as the infirmary, library, kitchen, etc.)

◈ Professions (Students learn about various professions they can pursue after graduation.)

◈ Theology (Students learn about the religions of Lekë, of which there are many.)

◈ Clubs (Students may start or join an extracurricular club(s), but a club must have at least four active members and be approved by the Headmistress.)

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

Students are allowed to bring one pet with them to the academy, though it is not mandatory. There are only five permissible pets that students may choose from.

Owlette

Owlettes are owl-like creatures that can see in the dark and are trained to fetch and deliver items over short and long distances. Owlettes belonging to students live and are cared for by the Owlette Specialist in the Owlery.

Blue Spotted Wink

Blue Spotted Winks are a species of wink, small humanoid-shaped creatures that have a nasty habit of biting when they get annoyed or feisty. They're also very expensive, so very few students can afford one. Because of their "nipping" behavior, a student can only bring a blue-spotted wink if they have express permission from the Headmistress and have documentation showing their wink is highly trained and tamed. These are very high-maintenance pets.

Cait

Caits are one of, if not the most popular pets due to their loving nature, cute appearance, easy-going personalities, and low maintenance. They LOVE to nap and lounge around.

Gupoo

Gupoos are an inexpensive, super low maintenance pet that doesn't make noise, drink, or eat in the traditional sense. They absorb nutrients from the air through their skin. However, they are highly affectionate and float around like dandelions. They love to be cuddled, held, and are known to sleep right under their owners like a pillow or stuffed animal. They are very fluffy, but some students may find them a bit boring.

Tree Monkey

Tree Monkeys are highly intelligent pets with very dexterous hands and feet. They are very affectionate and can emote like humans. They can even mimic human speech and have been known to learn words from the humans around them. Tree Monkeys love to be in high places and sleep hanging upside down by their tails. Their snoring is melodic, like a lullaby, and is known to help people sleep better.

Endless Ocean Below

The Endless Ocean Below exist below the sky islands and there are no land masses on this ocean. The waters are full of fish and some dangerous sea creatures, but this vast endless body of water provides the main source of protein for humans and there are people highly trained to navigate these waters, sometimes with deadly endings. When someone dies, their body is put in a coffin made of a biodegradable seaglass and buried at sea in a ritual called Mer de Reves. This ritual is performed by a professional called a Funerailles.

Wrinkle in the Sky

The Wrinkle in the Sky is a colossal anomalous portal that appeared in the sky centuries ago and is where the Ni-Seraphi came from during their reign over Lekë. Due to the distortation of space, there is a persistent current of strong winds surrounding the vicinity, making it dangerous to be near the portal for extended periods of time. Sometimes Ni-Seraphi still come through this portal, but they are dispatched by academy students and members of the Lekë Royal Guard.

Parliament Headquarters

The Parliament Headquarters is where the members of parliament conduct business, like creating laws and overseeing the governance of the land. They sometimes work in cohesion with the Royal Family, but have significantly more power than the latter.

Royal Family Palace

The Royal Family Palace is where the Royal Family lives.

Aquasphire of Lost Leonnis

The Aquasphire of Lost Leonnis is an aquasphire that exist off the coast of Harold's Academy and is where house waaga teams go to train and compete in matches of Waaga against other house teams. In Lekë, a natural phenomenon exist where a large body of water in the shape of an orb rises up out the ocean and remains suspended in the sky like the islands. The phenomenm occurs very rarely, but several of these aquasphires exist throughout Lekë. Leonnis was a city that became enveloped in one of these aquasphires and is now used as an underwater battleground by academy Waaga Riders. Students also come to this Aquasphire during scheduled swimming classes, Waaga riding classes, and recreational swimming with a permission slip from the Aquasphire and oceanics professor.

Cespheus Prison

Cespheus Prison is where criminals are held. No one really knows what goes on in there.

Examples of Other Sky Islands

Sky Islands

As people can only fly for limited amounts of time, there are various types of skyships that the people of Lekë use to get around. Some are more suited for inner-city travel between several closely connected islands, while others operate to transport people across long distances. Some skyships are even used by the Royal Guard for combat and defense purposes. Here are some examples:

Skyships

Waaga is a homonym that describes a mostly docile whale-like creature and one of the few creatures from the ocean below that can rise from the sea and fly in the sky. It also refers to the popular sport played in Lekë by riding Waagas within an aquasphire. These individuals are referred to as Waaga Riders.

As mentioned before, Waaga is a game that's played within an aquasphire by Waaga Riders. There are 4 teams (with 8 players each) with only 3 players from each team on the field at any given time, making a total of 12 active players and 20 inactive players.

At the beginning of the game, each team has their own Yāsa jar, a magical item created specifically for this game. Prior to the match, each team must carefully collect 10 sea crystals (simply called stars) from the ocean below, which they hold inside their Yāsa jars. After collecting the stars into their jars, the teams have 10 minutes to strategically place their 10 stars wherever they want within the watery bubble arena (aquasphire), for a total of 40 stars in the arena at the start of the match.

Once the match begins, each team’s active Waaga Riders must battle it out to collect the other three teams' 10 stars into their own Yāsa jars. At the 5-minute mark, some stars begin to move throughout the aquasphire, picking up speed in small increments every 5 minutes that pass. Other stars may hide themselves in hard-to-find places, which has been known to prolong the match. When a team loses their 10 stars, they are out of the match, and the game resets with the remaining teams until only one team is left standing. Therefore, there are three rounds for a winner to be decided.

A team can collect a maximum of 30 stars total (10 from each opposing team) in the first round, 20 in the second round, etc. Teams can form alliances and betray each other to take out key competitors during the match. Waagas must be trained to listen to their Waaga rider. Some are faster or slower than others, depending on how much training they’ve endured from their Waaga Rider. There are special facilities that house and train Waagas (like a horse stable).

Waagas and Waaga Riders

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

@Aeolian Any idea how many people you are aiming for?

@Benzaiten

I don't have a specific number I'm aiming for. But it's a large group school RP, so it's fine if the number of people is on the higher end. Some people drop off anyways (which is normal), so a larger group helps to mitigate the impact of some of that shedding.

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

You guys are really eager; that's great. lol

I'm working right now, but will have the IC thread and the official character sheet ready by the end of today.

Cheers!