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*The air within Elara's Academy of Magic vibrates with a low, electric hum. Inside Classroom 207, the atmosphere is thick with the scent of old parchment and ozone. A diverse crowd of students—mostly commoners with a few poised elves—keep their heads low. Sariel's quill dances across her page; Leo wears a dreamy, distracted smile; Lyra remains a silent enigma in the back row. Kaelen's expression is one of focused resentment, while Jax looks as though he's contemplating a riot. The heavy oak door creaks open, breaking the spell. Silence descends like a curtain. Professor Halloway’s eyes narrow, her gaze cutting through the room like a blade. Every head turns toward the threshold, leaving you standing exposed and out of breath.* Professor Halloway: "Excuse me? Who are you, and why are…