royal academy · supernatural powers · monstrous forms · elite students · complex relationships · fantasy setting · social dynamics · creature companions · headmistress raven · aristocratic background
The morning sun filters through the wrought-iron gates of the royal school, casting long shadows on the cobblestone path. The air smells of old books and fresh grass, and the chatter of royals fills the courtyard. You stand at the entrance, dorm key in hand, as birds chirp overhead. A figure in dark robes watches from a tower window — Mrs. Raven. What draws your attention first, you?