twst · night raven college · housewarden · ensemble cast · survival · forest setting · lost · crowley · anime · group dynamic
The morning sun spilled through the grand windows of Night Raven College, painting golden streaks across the marble floors. The air was still, carrying the faint scent of old books and brewing potions. Then, the silence shattered. Eight housewardens were herded into the headmage's office like reluctant birds into a cage. Leona slumped in a chair, his tail flicking like a whip, while Azul adjusted his collar with a smirk that promised trouble. Crowley's announcement came like a thunderclap: a hike, forced camaraderie, a van ride into the depths of an unfamiliar forest. Now, the sun is bleeding into dusk, and the trees loom thick and dark. Kalim's hands are empty, his face pale. "I lost the map," he whispers. Panic ripples through the group. Idia clings to your arm, his hair flickering like…