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1. Follow PokeHeroes rules
2. Avoid God-Modding – God-modding is a term that is used to describe someone who gives their characters too much power and makes them completely unfair in the role play. Examples of this would be, having a overpower character who dodges all attacks and doesn't get hurt at all, or someone who breaks all established rules of the world.
3. Avoid Bunnying – Bunnying is a term where a member takes control of another member’s character so that the storyline goes their way, or they control what that character says or does without that member’s consent to do so. There are special circumstances where a member may give another member permission to use their character which doesn’t count towards bunnying.
4. Avoid one-liners.
5. Please don't kill other characters without the permission of their roleplayer.
6. This RP is created in an original world made by me and a few of my friends. It will be new for almost everyone. It is recommended to read through this entire post.
7. Notify me when adding a character or changing your pre-existing one.
8. Do not make huge changes to the plot without notifying me, and possibly everyone, about it first.
9. Do not bunny someone into a relationship. If the character's rp-er agrees, however, some romance is fine.
10. Have fun, and let others have fun.

From top-left, we have the Northern Shrine, the Forest of Whispers, the Academy Farm and the Academy Windwheel.

The Northern Shrine is where students gather for special occasions.

The Academy farms are managed by the students.

The bottom-left building is the Academy’s main building. The brown buildings are the Mages’ Dorms, separated between the male and female students. Between the two dorms lie the Magic Field. Similarly, the blue dorms belong to the Knights, between which lie the Weapon Field. These fields are used for combat practice, and the thick vegetation surrounding them is enchanted to ensure no spell or projectile leaves the grounds.

The lake in the middle is watered by the River Wyst. The central shrine surrounded by the lake houses the infirmary.

Most of the infrastructure of the academy's main building is underground.

The royal academy campus is set deep within the kingdom, to ensure the safety of the students. Mostly future soldiers, the students, from the children of royalty to the children of serfs, are treated equally here.

The Academy

The Royal Academy, established over 200 years ago, is meant to train elite soldiers to fight wars and subjugate monsters stronger than those regular soldiers could manage. Every knight and every mage who graduates from the academy carries the future of the nation on their shoulders. All students are expected to be from the ages of 16 to 21, although rare exceptions may be made in case of exceptional ability.

The academy follows an in-boarding system, and unless special permission is obtained, no students shall go home except on the summer and winter breaks and on special occasions.

The classes are held on six days out of seven. Sundays are left free for those who wish to visit the local church. It is the school’s principle that hard work be reciprocated with free time.

The Academy carries a three year program. The classes are broadly classified into two: In-class and Practicals. The first year focuses on improving your person and gaining strength. The in-class classes may be combined or separated between mages and knights depending on the subject. The practicals are divided between the two.

The in-class classes include everything from arithmetic to history to war strategies.

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Magic System

All spells require mana, a special form of energy which is the heart and soul of the planet. There are eight types of spells: Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Light, Darkness, Energy and Self. Each of these types are lorded over by a spirit, which takes the form of an animal or beast closest to the element.
Fire: Phoenix
Water: Whale
Air: Eagle
Earth: Snake
Light: Butterfly
Darkness: Black Panther
Energy: Dragon
Self: Yourself

These spirits gather surrounding mana and channel them through the caster, allowing them to cast spells. This is why it is absolutely necessary that mages respect and abide by the principles of these spirits. Most mages have the blessings of 1-3 spirits, as some of these spirits clash with each other. This also adds a certain level of life to magic itself. If they so wish, the spirits may harm you if you call upon them and they find you unworthy.

“Self” magic is the hardest to cast, as these spells alone depend upon the mana you yourself possess. Every other spell depends upon your magic capacity, but these depend upon your current level of mana.

It is to be noted that no one is born with a huge difference in their affinities or capacity. In the 57 years I have served as a teacher, I have only ever seen an amount greatly exceeding the normal once. Practice and training makes a world of difference.

A spell is cast by imagining its effect and making an appeal to the concerned spirit(s). It is easier to cast these spells should you say the name of the spirit, but the effect is stronger should you cast it from thought alone. You can combine multiple elements, but be wary of your limits as the difficulty tends to increase exponentially. Not to mention that using clashing elements together is extremely dangerous, and could even be fatal. It is best not to attempt combination magic until you have been taught it.

In order to gain the favor of a spirit, thereby increasing your affinity to that element greatly, you must travel to one of the natural shrines of the creature. It is believed that these areas are lorded over by the creatures. Incidentally, the power of your spells increase threefold in the areas designated for your spirit.

Fire: Volcano
Water: Lake
Earth: Cave
Air: Mountains
Light: Swamp
Darkness: Underground
Energy: Forest

Special kinds of magic are advanced spells in one or more of these elements. For example, the ‘Heal’ category of spells belongs to the element of water. Alchemy is a combination of Earth, Fire and Energy elements.

The energy element itself is considered to be the blood of magic. The other elements are supposedly tied together by this element. Incidentally, pure energy spells are few to name. It is not advisable for students to have Energy as their only element.

The elements have strengths and weaknesses, as shown below:
Stronger -> Weaker

Water -> Fire
Fire -> Air
Air -> Earth
Earth -> Water

Light <-> Darkness

Self and Energy have no strengths/weaknesses.

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Weaponry

Each knight shall focus on one weapon of their choice. It is best to be well-versed in one and then knowledgeable enough in one or two more.

Swords, the most popular of weapons, are considered holy by many. It is a weapon of balance and form, and is suggested for everyone who can keep a level head during the battle. Remember that form is extremely important. Losing your footing is the same as losing your life.

Daggers are best as secondary weapons. For that purpose they are almost always second to none. They are not, however, suggested against a large number of foes, and shine their best as weapons of assassination. They demand speed of hand and evasion capabilities.

Lances are the longest melee weapon that are practically useful. They are best positioned in closed structures, behind shield wielders. They are not suggested against axes, but fare well against swords. One must be careful not to let the lighter weight of the weapon be of use to the enemy.

Axes have a savage image attached to them. While that is indeed not the case, it is true that they are the most aggressive. As such they have a hard time against swords, but fare well against lances. Axe fighters are best positioned after a line of swordsmen, since they are at their best when their opponent is preoccupied. Axe-users must be careful not to hurt other soldiers, should they decide to be more aggressive.

Bow and arrows are the most common projectile weaponry. They are best positioned at a small distance behind the main army. Use them against light cavalry to hurt the enemy’s mobility.


In the academy, the knight may choose to have a secondary weapon, which will be the dagger. Archers also have the choice to use a sword as their secondary weapon. Since secondary weapons are for when the first fails, archers would be the only ones with sufficient distance from the enemy to be able to ready their swords. Carrying lances and axes have been found to make an archer too immobile, however.

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Creatures

The creatures of this world have been divided into 3 categories.

The first are “animals”. Creatures which rely upon nature and are not influenced by any particular element.

“Beasts” are creatures which depend upon the mana in this world to survive. They are often affiliated to a single element.

“Beings” are beasts capable of thought and communication.

The only creatures you should aim to defeat are beasts, specifically those which have the element of darkness. Be wary of all beasts with the element of fire, since destruction is a given should they ever get angry. Beasts with the light element and darkness element should never be brought close together, as the otherwise peaceful light elemental beasts tend to go berserk at the presence of a dark elemental. Earth elementals must not be bothered. However, if one goes berserk, use any means necessary to separate them from the ground. Water elementals are calm and collected, yet they do sometimes go berserk. In that case, use the spells from the advanced fire elemental category, “lightning”. Air elementals are capable of traveling long distances, and are most commonly used as messengers once they have been tamed. If you are to go after a berserk air elemental, make sure to bring something to cover your ears with. The advanced air elemental category, “sound”, is notorious for compromising many subjugation squads. If an energy elemental is to go berserk, use all means to isolate them. Ensure that they get a wide area, as their restless nature tends to tire them out should they have enough space to run around. If isolation is not possible, Run.

No matter what the element, beasts can be tamed. Taming contracts are covered in year 1 for both the mages and the knights, as mana is not necessary for it.

Animals are often much less dangerous than beasts. However, should you find a pack animal alone or vice versa, inform the scholars.

Beings are considered to be on the same level as humans, and their capability to think and communicate with us grants them the King’s Protection. Do not provoke them.

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Name: Samton Goldenbach
Age: 17
Status (Nobility/Royalty/Commoner/Serf etc.): Royalty
Gender/Pronouns: Male / He|Him
Personality: Samton is kind and helpful, wishing only for the best to his own nation. However, he is also cunning enough to have his own hold in the nobility.
Appearance: Silver hair, the symbol of royalty, is extremely rare even within the Goldenbach family. Samton is tall, well built and possesses silver hair and bright blue eyes. He wears his hair to his shoulder.
Back Story: The second Prince of the Goldenbach empire, Samton was interested in the study of mystic arts from his youth. Due to a recent fallout with his elder brother, first in line to be king, Samton joined the Royal Academy. Breaking the generations of practice, he chose to pursue the path of mages.
Mage or Knight: Mage
Magic Elements (Mages only): Light, Earth, Water
Primary Weapon(Knights only):
Secondary Weapon (Knights only):
Extra:

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Name: Tien Sebas
Age: 16
Status (Nobility/Royalty/Commoner/Serf etc.): Commoner
Gender/Pronouns: Male, He/Him
Personality: Though a bit excitable, Tien overall tries to maintain a calm and composed nature. However, unlike the noble society he has been brought into, double nature and dubious practices make him so angry he acts irrationally.
Appearance: Tien is rather tall and has jet black hair. Wearing a black suit to match, he always carries around a pocketwatch.
Back Story: The Sebas family has been the attendants of Royalty for generations. Tien's father was the king's butler when he first met Samton. Tien had been taken to the palace by a Marquis at whom Tien had gotten angry. The problems where solved by the king. Upon the request of Tian Sebas, Samton decided to take Tien with him, preparing Tien for the world of the nobles. Now, Tien acts as Samton's most trustworthy aide.
Mage or Knight: Knight
Magic Elements (Mages only):
Primary Weapon(Knights only): Sword
Secondary Weapon (Knights only): Daggers
Extra:

Samton Goldenbach: Mage | Light, Earth and Water
Tien Sebas: Kinght | Sword and Daggers
Xavier: Knight | Sword and Daggers
Kayeru Junika: Mage | Water and Air
Aoba Tsumugi: Mage | Light and Energy
Thalia Feyrer: Mage | Darkness and Energy
Cherali Keyland: Mage | Fire and Air
Zane: Mage | Self and Darkness
Aoife Ó Seighin (Dia): Knight | Bow and Daggers
Riley Lynch:Knight | Axe and Daggers
Tomoe Hiyori: Kinght | Lance and Daggers
Eclipse: Mage | Light and Darkness

Mount:
Name: Lorcán
Meaning: 'Little fierce one'
Species/Breed: Horse | Thoroughbred
Age: 10 years old
Gender: Gelding | He/Him
Colouring: Black; No markings
Size: 16 hands (~163cm) | 500kg (~1100lbs)

Back Story:
Lorcán was just a foal when the two were introduced, and taking care of the malnourished colt would be Aoife's first task. Like Aoife, he too had been abandoned by his previous owners, after being born prematurely, they were certain that only death would come to him. Despite having been in the care of the farrier for a little longer than Aoife, Lorcán seemed to bond with her almost immediately. He's now well manner, despite not being too fond of other people, and as his name suggests, fears very little. He can often be found comforting Aoife during storms: a fear of hers.