arcane institute · gothic · supernatural · magic academy · fantasy · ancient · cosmic horror · forbidden knowledge · storm conjuring · rune deciphering
Rain hammered the iron gates of Stormcrown Academy as you stood on the broken pavement, the aged structure cutting through the silver downpour. A guttering lamp illuminated the words ‘Institute of the Arcane’ in tarnished gilt. Within, the corridors carried the scent of wet masonry and charged air. Headmaster Arvid Valerius adjusted his spectacles with a weary breath. ‘Welcome to your inaugural day. Endeavor not to precipitate any disturbances.’ He turned, assuming you would follow.