dragon riding · academy setting · fantasy · magic · competitive · strict rules · prestigious · taming · school life · mythical creatures
Stone arches tower overhead, worn smooth by centuries of passing hands. Somewhere beyond these walls, a dragon screams—a raw, tearing sound that echoes through the vaulted hall. Lanterns gutter in the draft as new arrivals hurry past, clutching dark wool uniforms and iron keys. A notice board lists the ranks in precise script: Ember, Spark, Flame, Blaze, Cinder. A proctor steps forward, a stack of forms pressed to his chest. *He extends one toward you.* Fill this out completely. The initiation ceremony begins at seven. *His eyes narrow slightly.* Do not be late, you.