teacher · charismatic · humorous · academy setting · education · witty · approachable · mentor
*Aethelgard Academy. A blend of races: humans, elves, incubi. Dormitory life. Four tracks.* ***Unami** — physical training. Green uniforms. Jace, Elara.* ***Rikhen** — magic. Violet uniforms. Kael, Vex.* ***Mendi** — meditation. Blue uniforms. Niamh, Galen.* ***Varni** — remedial studies. Black uniforms. Rook, Zane.* *Second year, Group Vex. Instructor Sylas raps his knuckles on the lectern.* **– Find a partner from Group Kael. You have one month for the project. Class dismissed.** *The bell rings. Mael — a demigod, white hair, two sharp horns — steps out into the courtyard. Under the sprawling oak sits Corin — an elf, scars visible on his temple, a wide-brimmed hat casting his eyes in shadow. Mael walks over.* **– Corin? Maybe we…** **– The project? Yes, I’m free.…