CASTLE IN THE WOODS

STAFF & FACULTY

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DIAMONT
DVERGSDAL

HEADMASTER

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WESLEY
REINHARDT

SECOND-IN-COMMAND

40 / STRAIGHT / 5’8 / VIRGO / YMIRE
Originally hailing from the marshlands of Ymire, very little is known about the magnanimous Mr. Dvergsdal (though he insists on being called Diamont, this feels ill suited and far too casual) other than his presence ten times larger than his body and his acquisition of the largest monastery belonging to the Church.
Played by: Noel

37 / GAY / 6’2 / SCORPIO / YMIRE
Wesley was Diamont’s closest confidante in everything but truth. Though they could once have been called friends, Reinhardt was left behind long ago. Still, he remained by Diamont’s side until the truth became too hard to ignore. Now with nothing but an empty spot to his left, Reinhardt must decide whether to remain true to his promise of fulfilling a dream that was never his, or to choose himself for the first time in his life.
Played by: Kieran

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SILAS
GRANT

COUNSELOR

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ALCYONE DE
ANASTAS

MAID

50 / STRAIGHT / 6’0 / TAURUS / THETIN
A seemingly unimportant man hailing from Thetin who has accepted the position at the monastery as a student advisor following the death of his wife and daughter. Grant was once a Thetin noble, but moved out of his family home to get married and work as a teacher at the Grand Academy of Thetin. He’s got a knack for listening to others spill out their hearts to him, but never letting anyone in his. Isn’t that just how Thetin’s citizens are, though?
Played by: Addy

21 / BI / 5’1 / LIBRA / FERRARCH
In the ten years Alcyone as called the monastery her home—and swept every inch of daily—she barely made an impact. The few people who have regarded her as something other than a random staff member would know that she is very naturally curious and a massive gossip, and she’s not afraid to speak her mind. She has a captivation with the world that cannot be sated, spending most of her free time studying the flora and fauna around the monastery and strengthening her understanding of a wide array of skills. To end a busy day, she plays a melody on her violin under the stars.
Played by: Noel

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EVANGELINE
DVERGSDAL

LEADER CLASS
PROFESSOR

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QILIN
YUAN

KNIGHT CLASS
PROFESSOR

39 / LESBIAN / 5’6 / CANCER / DRACOSIS
Those with a careful eye may see past the tear or powder ridden pink around her eyes and recognize her as the previous princess of the lost kingdom of Dracosi, who attempted to make a stand for her country and, as many know, failed. So why, now, does she have a matching band around her finger as the one around Diamont Dversgal’s? And why does she seem so disdainful of it? One would assume she would rather have a spider resting on her finger.
Played by: Noel

37 / LESBIAN / 5’8 / SCORPIO / YMIRE
A famed veteran of the War of Water, now parading not a sword, but a scowl on her lips. As opposed to basking in her victory after the war, Qilin disappeared, only reappearing now at Diamont’s monastery, glare behind him far more icy than the water she was famed for mastering during the war.
Played by: Addy

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PIPER
CHAKRABORTY

MEDIC CLASS
PROFESSOR

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DESMOND
MERCIER

SUN MAGIC
PROFESSOR

29 / STRAIGHT / 5’9 / AQUARIUS / YMIRE
It is hard to believe that such rough hands could build an effective medic. Piper has yet to prove herself as one. Books and letters of recommendation can only get one so far, but has she ever truly felt the warmth—or lack thereof—of a body needing assistance? Diamont’s chosen staff has thus far been surprising in its stunning cast of characters, and Piper fails to meet the mark.
Played by: Noel

33 / STRAIGHT / 6’2 / CAPRICORN / DRACOSIS
The name Mercier may strike fear into the hearts of whoever recognizes it for their mastery of void magic, but Desmond is nothing like his family. After becoming fed up with his power-hungry relatives and fleeing his homeland Dracosis, Desmond decided to instead start new and learn sun magic in Monastale out of spite and the desire to help others. Accepting the job as a sun magic professor at the monastery was the perfect chance for him to prove he’s better than the blood that runs through his veins.
Played by: Addy

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JUDE
COCHRANE

MOON MAGIC
PROFESSOR

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NAREE
CHAE

STAR MAGIC
PROFESSOR

28 / BI / 5’9 / PISCES / YMIRE
After separating from the Cochrane family to lead a quiet life in Ymire, Jude has accepted the position as moon magic professor at the monastery under mysterious circumstances. He might seem standoffish, but he’s just learned to mind his own business from a young age. With a small smile on his face that never seems to fade away and drives most people far from him, he’s hoping he can find peace once again at the monastery.
Played by: Addy

19 / BI / 5’2 / PISCES / FERRARCH
Your Star magic professor is…a child? Not quite, though many are wondering the same. Dropped off at the monastery when she was a baby, Naree Chae was raised as a nun. She kept a low profile until she was discovered using a form of Star magic that had never been observed before. Slapped with a professor role and told to teach the next generation how she did it, everyone learned fast that she isn’t quite cut out for the job. What do you mean “just let Gutenberg’s hand guide you”? Who is that? And why does it seem like she knows more than she’s letting on?
Played by: Kieran

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CELESTE
LARUE

HEAD NUN

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BRONWYN
BRANDVOLD

RIDING INSTRUCTOR

22 / BI / 5’2 / PISCES / FERRARCH
Born and raised at the monastery, Celeste has always been… more in touch with the saints of magic than others. Anyone who doesn’t worship them will become a fast enemy and anyone who wrongs her will surely receive divine punishment. Her devout and strange ways earned her the spot of head nun, although she takes her job way too seriously. Some say she practices moon magic, which only adds to her oddness. But she’s sweet once you get to know her.
Played by: Addy

26 / STRAIGHT / 5’4 / TAURUS / THETIN
Growing up in the midst of war, Bronwen swore to use everything she had at her disposal to end suffering and pain. She find solace and understanding in the Monastery of Islas, finding similar ideologies and a similar strong drive for one final sacrifice to end all pain. She didn't mind hopping on a horse's back and waiting, watching some brief discomfort, and then getting to be part of a new world. All she had to do was smile and wait.
Played by: Noel

LEADER CLASS

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CAIN
CASTELMORE

ROYALTY
SPECIALITY

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VALE
CASTELMORE

GENERAL
SPECIALITY

25 / GAY / 6’1 / CAPRICORN / MONASTALE
The scandal regarding Cain’s parentage was only given gasoline in response to the equally large scandal of Vale’s parentage, but at the absolute very least their father, the Prince of Monastale, was consistent after the passing of the Queen. Cain was deemed the only appropriate crown prince by the people of Monastale after the War or Water and began his training young. Only promise followed until an incident years ago, where he went missing for several months and returned without his crew. In the place of the charismatic and confident Cain Castelmore was something cold and quiet.
Played by: Addy

25 / BI / 5’11 / CANCER / MONASTALE
Vale’s life started with scandal, and it will end with scandal. It is no question to anyone who knows him personally that Vale’s heart is even purer than the dust he snorts at parties around Monastale—one of the few things he’s very particular about, among his brother, who he has a tendency to follow like a lost puppy that he hasn’t grown out of. Kindness can only get you so far. The general speciality came as a surprise to anyone who saw him cry drunk into the arms of yet another mistress. A bigger surprise? He’s good at it. The only predictable behavior, like his attitude towards women, wine, and merriment: he wants more.
Played by: Noel

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CITLALI
COATL

POLITICAL
SPECIALITY

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SLOANE
COCHRANE

GENERAL
SPECIALITY

21 / STRAIGHT / 5’1 / PISCES / MONASTALE
Citlali has spent her entire life being fawned over, being praised, being loved. Dug from the depths of her father's casino Snake Eyes to stardom across Ferrarch as a singing prodigy, she gained the adoration of most young women in the country and ownership of the strip her father amassed from the money she earned. Now, theoretically independent after her father's death, faced with the maintenance of the strip and her family name, she wonders if she wants to be part of any of it at all.
Played by: Noel

26 / LESBIAN / 5’6 / LEO / THETIN
She can memorize every chess gambit like she can memorize every possible suitable battlefield across her home country of Thetin and the neighboring countries of Monastale and Ymire. She can master every weapon, she can understand imperfections down to a microscopic level, she can spend lifetimes learning, and she may as well have. More than that, though, she can do it with a smile, a laugh, and a pat on the back waiting for her nearest companion. The bubbly commander has, of late, been withdrawing from her peers. Consistently tired, occasionally snappy, always judgmental, she seems to have taken a 180 turn.
Played by: Noel

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BECK
BRADLEY

ROYALTY
SPECIALITY

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★ LEORIC
AGLOVALE

POLITICAL
SPECIALITY

34 / GAY / 6'2 / LEO / MONASTALE
The leader of Dusk Wing, famed as a miracle healer for various afflictions across Ferrarch. What he's actually doing is inflicting patients with conditional cures, that slowly sap away at their souls unless they return for repeat appointments—that always seem to bump up in price. He speaks as a noble under the pretense (see: made up fairy-tale) that he comes from a noble family in Monastale, and that he left that life to help people. After following his dear younger sister and being unable to help her, it's only natural he should carry her honor, and inhabit her bed at the monastery.
Played by: Noel

24 / STRAIGHT / 6'1 / CAPRICORN / MONASTALE
A cousin to the Castelmores, most would be surprised to find out that Leoric had a very middle class upbringing. His parents claimed it would teach him humility and honor…and it did! More down to earth than most royalty, Leoric enjoys political activism, hanging out and playing with children in his town’s square, and cracking open a cold one with the boys. Just don’t ask him to go horseback riding. He broke his arm once as a kid when he fell off one, and has been scared of the things ever since. He’s excited to be at the monastery to meet new people, broaden his horizons, make friends, and return home a better leader.
Played by: Kieran

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VERITY
REGIS

POLITICAL
SPECIALITY

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MALAIKA
DANESI

ROYALTY
SPECIALITY

24 / BI / 5’4 / GEMINI / MONASTALE
After her brother Alec was removed from the knights of Monastale, Verity was left to uphold the Regis name due to the embarrassment he brought to it. Verity is the picture perfect noble — intelligent, kind, and humble; although, most have seen her slipping out of her mansion and hanging around the edges of casinos late at night. The luckiest gambler in all of Ferrarch isn’t as modest as she seems.
Played by: Addy

25 / LESBIAN / 5'8 / AQUARIUS / YMIRE
Pirates have the reputation of sticking with their crews through hell or high water, but Malaika breaks every mold. Having bounced from ship to ship, she could never stay in one place for long, often leaving tragedy and a lot of pissed off people behind. No one can tell what she’s running from, but she looks around every corner like someone is waiting to get her—well, other than the crew of the Big Deal. Being put in the Leader class had to be some kind of prank, but on who?
Played by: Kieran

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HERON
KIM

POLITICAL
SPECIALITY

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HASANA
DANESI

GENERAL
SPECIALITY

23 / BI / 5’5 / SAGITTARIUS / THETIN
Heron is Thetin’s most eligible bachelor, invited to the monastery as the sole survivor of the noble Kim family massacre. A rumored playboy, womanizer, and skirt chaser, she has just one huge problem: she’s horrible at flirting. Why does nothing but nonsense spill out of her mouth the second she opens it? The amount of extravagant parties she hosts won’t make up for the fact that she clearly doesn’t have a way with words. Maybe Heron truly is doomed to never find love, but she’s got plenty of other ways to prove her worth outside of awkward romantic situations.
Played by: Addy

27 / BI / 5’10 / ARIES / YMIRE
There are many rumors about the captain of the Nightwalker. Not many have met her and lived to tell the tale—and even fewer have stayed dead. With a crew of the undead following her every command, Hasana Danesi is used to stares of judgment and abject horror. Unfortunately for the community at large, she doesn’t seem to mind. With a warped view of death and a complicated relationship with life, Hasana just wants to wait out the war and get back on the seas as soon as possible.
Played by: Kieran

KNIGHT CLASS

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ARACELY
ASTURIAS

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FERRY
CHAKRABORTY

27 / LESBIAN / 5’2 / PISCES / THETIN
Being born with noble blood was the last lucky thing that ever happened to Aracely. The rest might sound like complaining—and it is, she has every right to. Being born in the midst of war, spending most of her life in bunkers, losing her brother to plague and famine, and now being expected to lead—Pause. Knight class? In all honesty, the mix-up should've given her more pause. In her hands now, though, she saw what was both a weapon, but a key that would keep the bunkers she spent her childhood in locked, a key to return peace to her country, a key to bring her brother back. Here was her second stroke of good luck. She is going to make sure no one corrects this mix-up.
Played by: Kieran

24 / LESBIAN / 5’7 / GEMINI / YMIRE
Coming from a family of medical experts and bleeding hearts in Ymire, fresh off the onslaught of the War of Water, Ferry needed to escape tears and suffering and sadness. She hoofed it to the coast, then never let her feet touch solid ground again. She amassed an impressive pirate crew aboard her vessel "The Big Deal" using everything against what her parents taught—rough hands and tough love. Now, standing on shaky sea legs, she hopes to fight for her crew and for the people of Ymire, if only to not have to be seeped in that endless suffering again.
Played by: Noel

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EFFIE
GAUTIER

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LAZLO
LAWRENZ

16 / N/A / 5’3 / CANCER / MONASTALE
Originally born in Monastale, as her father—the brother to the prince of Monastale, but not from the line of the royal lineage—stayed in the royal palace on the prince’s request. As her father grew older, he retired to the far north mountains of Thetin to study astronomy, and Effie was raised by his apprentices and hired retainers—Beirut and Cruz. After the passing of Sir Gautier, Effie was taken back into the care of Prince Castelmore and lived among its castle walls. She is an inquisitive young girl with a thirst for knowledge and adventure, sometimes beyond her own capabilities. Her time at the monastery, however, will be her first time picking up a sword. Surely, there must be some mistake.
Played by: Noel

20 / BI / 5’7 / ARIES / MONASTALE
A letter showed up at the Lawrenz household one afternoon. The courier passed Loegaire Lawrenz on his morning commute to his post, he bumped shoulders with Madalin Lawrenz on her way to practice with the finest knights of Monastale. The letter would eventually fall into the hands of Lazlo—professional no one, aspiring nothing. As he holds the crisp letter with the Dvergsdal seal in his hands, he decides to make one final name—of many—of the Lawrenzes. He packs up his belongings, waves goodbye to a disappointing life, and departs for the monastery. How long until Diamont realizes he’s never held a sword before? …Oh well. He’ll learn. Eager and bright-hearted, he stands at the gates.
Played by: Addy

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VIERI
LEOFWIN

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★ ALEXANDER
“ALEC” REGIS

29 / STRAIGHT / 5’10 / TAURUS / THETIN
People line the streets when the great Matchmaker from Thetin sets up her tent. Known for her noble matches, people are willing to pay a pretty penny for information about their one true love, especially from someone with a 100% success rate. Vieri lives for gossip, carefully pairing people she’s certain will live happily ever after. Don’t ask about her own love life though, she has horrible taste in men and plenty of stories to prove it. Sure, put her in Knight class as someone that has never held a sword, can’t use magic, and is always ogling the nearest shirtless guy. She’ll just continue her life’s work. Look at all these gorgeous men and pretty ladies just waiting around for destiny to hit them. And Vieri is up for the task!
Played by: Kieran

26 / BI / 5’11 / LEO / MONASTALE
Coming from a long lineage of legendary knights that serve the royal family, it was no wonder how Alec quickly earned the title of the best knight in all of Monastale after he turned 16. Strategizing in ways that won him countless battles with unrelenting strength and valor earned him the title of Lionheart. So… Why has this famous sword master now resorted to doing odd jobs around the country? One couldn’t even call him a mercenary — not when all he does is round up chickens and repair broken vendor stalls. Alec’s now at the monastery as an attempt to return to his former glory and to protect his sister with nothing left but his heart of gold intact.
Played by: Addy

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DIANA “IDA”
LOVELACE

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YE-JUN
“SERVAL” CHOI

27 / LESBIAN / 5’7 / ARIES / THETIN
After being released from a prison in Thetin after seven years just to end up being sent to a monastery in the middle of nowhere, Diana is living in a nightmare. Despite her grievances, she prefers this outcome to being executed at the end of her sentence — although she would never thank Diamont for saving her life. Now studying under the knight class as part of her rehabilitation back into society, she lurks around the castle, usually alone.
Played by: Addy

39 / BI / 6’2 / SAGITTARIUS / MONASTALE
Many have called him the most skilled master of the sword in Monastale and a stand out veteran in the War of Water, Ye-Jun (nicknamed Serval) set out to begin a life of solitude... as the head knight of the Thorne family. As the Thorne family rarely sees threats, Serval enjoys napping in the sun, reading, finding new places around the Thorne castle to hide from responsibilities, and annoying the young heiress Anais.
Played by: Noel

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MAEVE MAC
DIARMADA

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RIVER
SHIPDEN

21 / LESBIAN / 5’0 / CANCER / YMIRE
Ymire doesn’t have a strong military force, especially after the War of Water. Among the rebuilding and the cold marsh stained with blood, the Dawnblood Knight was born. A masked hero that fought bandits and thieves that intended to take advantage of Ymire’s weakened state, they were soon unmasked as… a little girl? Maeve, a do-gooder from a middle class family, was never nearly a suspect for the identity of the Dawnblood Knight. Especially given that, all things considered, she’s not really good at anything. She trips over herself and her words, she’s constantly fighting tears from a new bruise or a new embarrassment, she has a rap sheet adorned with Fs throughout grade school, skipped classes, and failed jobs. So… how did she manage it? …She doesn’t know.
Played by: Kieran

24 / STRAIGHT / 5’10 / ARIES / THETIN
Being raised in the incredibly lucrative (lie) and interesting (lie) field of pegasi training and maintenance, River had, at the very least, met a lot of interesting people through his line of work. Only two types of people needed pegasi—those who used them for work, which was long dying given the prevalence of ships and carriages, and those that were fabulously wealthy and wanted an accessory. River resented this types, and yet, he spent almost every moment of his sun-soaked life alongside them. By night, River dawned the persona of the Comet, alongside his lifelong companion Deadwood, a dark black pegasi, and took from the pockets of taxmen and tyrants to give back to the poor. When one of his clients, Count Lethe, dropped dead on the case of a random suicide and left his fabulous wealth directly at his sun-soaked feet, River wondered, for the first time, what it might feel like to live like them.
Played by: Noel

MEDIC CLASS

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★ ANAIS
THORNE

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ADONIS AU
OROLOGAS

23 / LESBIAN / 5’0 / LIBRA / MONASTALE
When she saw her uniform, her scream broke the glass windows of her quarters. So, Riya, great knight of the Northern Border, gets to cosplay as a princess. Aracely, princess who's barely been outside, gets to swing around a sword. But Anais Thorne, of the affluent Thornes of Monastale, closest family to the Castelmores, has to wear a mangy, ugly, mothball ridden gray sack and has to run around the field resetting bones and using the power of the sun to heal hangover migraines and sprained pinkies? No way. No fucking way. If they want her to use sun magic, she'll smite the whole Ferrarch military with scorching fire. Serves them right for trying to deny her her destiny as a noble. She’ll show them what defying destiny looks like—bright.
Played by: Noel

25 / BI / 5’9 / SAGITTARIUS / YMIRE
Being wrapped up in so many mysteries has left even his own head spinning. In the monastery, with his "letter," he is Adonis au Orologas, famed overseas preacher and alleged "reincarnation of Solaris himself" (though he vehemently denies this on Ferrarch soil). The last time his feet rested here, he was an acolyte, recruited by Count Lethe for his quick tongue and quicker trigger finger. With years of killing behind him and now being soaked in familiar sights, all he wants to do is get his money from wherever Lethe threw it, wait out this alleged war, and get back on the road.
Played by: Noel

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ETHAN
DAVIS

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BONNIE
BLYTHE

14 / N/A / 5'1 / SAGITTARIUS / MONASTALE
How the hell did this kid get in here? He has a letter, but no one was expecting Ethan Davis to be so…small. This is really the best healer in his portion of Monastale? How does it do it? Something tells me this spunky little guy is messing with magic he shouldn’t, but hey! As long as he’s able to do his job, who cares?
Played by: Kieran

25 / BI / 5'3 / LIBRA / GARRELL
A regular old lady from Garrell like Blythe wouldn’t have business in Ferrarch. However, anyone who’s been at the monastery would know that much more can lie behind pale eyes and elegant dresses. Ever elusive and timid, she’s been seen being escorted into palaces and mansions for a certain food testing business. She seems to be running from more than just her line of work and the monastery should be the perfect safe haven for her, shouldn’t it?
Played by: Addy

SPECIALITY CLASS

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★ SORA
OSAKI

TAILOR
SPECIALITY

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LUCIAN
VERA

BLACKSMITH
SPECIALITY

20 / GAY / 5’6 / VIRGO / YMIRE
How did a tiny, tucked away shop in the depths of Ymire manage to catch Diamont’s eye with its clothing designs? Sora grew up in his orphanage with a talent for creating clothes, sewing up extravagant pieces with only a few materials. That’s why leaving the orphanage was finally his big break. He was going to become famous among nobles all over the world as a fashion genius… one day. For now, he’s at the monastery, keeping clothes for every season on everyone’s backs.
Played by: Addy

25 / BI / 5’10 / AQUARIUS / MONASTALE
Lucian has known all types of weapons like the back of his hand ever since he was young. He dreamed of venturing out into the battlefield as a knight, but settled for providing weapons for said knights as a blacksmith like his father instead. He briefly stayed at Gautier’s observatory before moving back to Monastale. He accepted his invitation to the monastery, excited to see his weapons in action. Although he can be lazy, there’s no doubt he’s a genius.
Played by: Addy

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TEFFANIA

MUSIC
SPECIALITY

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LOURDES
LARMANIE

DECEPTION
SPECIALITY

33 / BI / 5’4 / GEMINI / DRACOSIS
When the internationally famous Teffania talks, people listen. But when she sings? People move. Armed with a variety of instruments and a voice like a melody in your head that you can’t get out, Teffania thought she was being offered the monastery as a new concert venue. No one knows what kind of life she lived before she started performing, or where she was during the war. But just listen to her sing! She can infuse Sun magic into her voice to brighten everyone’s spirits! But how then…do some of her songs leave you feeling drained?
Played by: Kieran

23 / BI / 5'6 / SCORPIO / YMIRE
Lourdes thought that because the “great” con artist of Ymire used Sun magic, and she was self taught, she would never be discovered. This proved to be untrue when a letter wound up at her door—her real door, not her hideout. It must’ve been that stupid Dawnblood Knight, the only one who had ever caught her. A master of illusion, Lourdes bends light to her will, allowing her to do things with Sun magic most don’t think to experiment with…like seeing in the dark. She’s a hater of all authority and government, after all, the only person she’s ever been able to rely on is herself. But under the threat of blackmail, she appeared at the monastery, prepared for anything.
Played by: Kieran

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KOHLER

AGRICULTURE
SPECIALITY

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GRAY
LEDGER

CHEMISTRY
SPECIALITY

22 / BI / 5’7 / SCORPIO / MONASTALE
Kohler. Just Kohler. No, he doesn’t look familiar. No, you’ve never met. He’s spent his life as a stablehand, then as a farmhand, then as a chef, then as a bodyguard. Where? Uhhh… You wouldn’t know this place. They’re really closed off. Trust me, you haven’t met. Fuck off.
Played by: Noel

21 / BI / 5’9 / SCORPIO / MONASTALE
Ymire-born Helena and Gray Ledger had only recently moved to Monastale with hopes of a peaceful life until Helena was caught up in some business with gang members belonging to Snake Eyes. No one questioned what it was and, suddenly, Helena and Gray disappeared. Gray returned a week later, no Helena in sight with him, and refusing to speak about what happened. Now at the monastery in his sister’s place as a chemist, Gray has his sights set on a certain famous idol.
Played by: Addy

OTHERS

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DOVE
DVERGSDAL

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FELIX
VAN RYNE

15 / N/A / 4’11 / ARIES / FERRARCH
As the daughter of Diamont Dvergsdal (but not Evangeline’s—she’s always quick to dismiss her) she finds the monastery a home. She’s a curious sort, though quiet and timid. Isn’t there something a little off about her?
Played by: Noel

16 / N/A / 5’5 / VIRGO / MONASTALE
As soon as he turned 16, Felix was swept into the shadow of Alec Regis before he knew it. One small half-joke of a decision to enlist as a knight of Monastale under the name Felix Regis and the guise of Alec’s cousin forced him into vigorous and punishing training practices as the new Alec with Godwin he was completely unprepared for. But for the glory and honor, he’ll keep up the act even if it kills him.
Played by: Addy

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BEAU
WHITEHORSE

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SAYER
BEHRENDT

28 / BI / 6’0 / SCORPIO / GARRELL
Months ago, Beau woke up with the dawn, boarded the earliest ship out from Garrell, and landed on the shores of Thetin with only the clothes on their back and a name—Richard Gautier. What was initially ruled as a natural death and by some untrained coroners a suicide (Beau knew far better), a wealthy client sent a hefty sum overseas to have Beau take a look. Take a look they did. It was undoubtedly a murder, but who exactly is the culprit? And why are all of their culprits now heading for a monastery in the middle of fuck all nowhere?
Played by: Noel

40 / STRAIGHT / 6’0 / AQUARIUS / SAMAHAIN
Honestly? Sayer just walked into the monastery and no one stopped him. He was hoping to take a peek in their records room or library for research purposes, and got trapped there in the process. But that’s okay. He has time. With no family to return to back in his home country of Sahamin and him taking a semester off from teaching to document the war, he’s content to just wait it out—take a well deserved break before his adventure continues. In the meantime, he’s writing everything down to publish in his next novel.
Played by: Kieran

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PIERS
GODWIN

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ANDREY
TRACHIS

36 / BI / 6’0 / CANCER / MONASTALE
Arriving at the monastery under strict orders from the prince of Monastale, Godwin is the finest and most capable commander of knights Monastale has ever seen. It’s no doubt Alec was under his tutelage for years, but who knows what truly happened behind the scenes when he removed Alec from the knights? He’s ready to keep a watchful eye on Vale and Cane and seems to be kicking off the search for a certain family member of his at the monastery as well.
Played by: Addy

25 / BI / 5’11 / GEMINI / YMIRE
Crafty, suave, and opportunistic are all words Andrey would use to describe himself. While others would agree, they’d probably use them as insults. A nothing from Ymire, Andrey is used to passing his misfortunes onto others and getting away scot free. It seems like a certain illusionist may have fallen victim to his wiles once—but who cares about that! He’s on the up right now! Part of the Dusk Wing Thieves Guild and right hand man to Bradley, Andrey has been luring finding customers for him for a few years now. With so many unsuspecting suckers around, he can’t wait to prove once again that nothing can keep him down.
Played by: Kieran

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CALLIOPE
KALYMNIOS

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NIKOLAI
SEROV

25 / STRAIGHT / 5’0 / GEMINI / FERRARCH
Once the member of a traveling magician’s troupe called the Midnight Theatre and a devout Star magic trainee from Monastale, she has turned up in the monastery late, with no invitation, covered in scratches and bruises and blood. A warm bath and an offering to the goddesses has brought back her sparkle and bounds of charm, but she still awkwardly rubs her arm when people mention the outside world. I wonder what she’s seen that we haven’t.
Played by: Noel

??? / GAY / 6'1 / LIBRA / FERRARCH
A mannequin stolen from the first attack by Akira, Lazlo, Verity, Lourdes, and Delta. Interestingly, he seems to only grow personality in bounds as time goes on, escaping the tunnels to investigate the school as his own roaming entity. Those mannequins weren’t really supposed to have this much autonomy, are they?
Played by: Noel

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IRA
BRADLEY

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BRIAR
BRADLEY

25 / STRAIGHT / 6’0 / AQUARIUS / YMIRE
Once from the famed Augustinussen noble family of Ymire, Ira was orphaned by the war and chose to join the thieves guild Dusk Wing, where she was adopted as the leader's 'younger sister.' While she was initially invited here because of her noble blood, it seems the trip wore her down. It looks like someone will have to take her place in her classes, won't it?
Played by: Noel

26 / BI / 6’0 / TAURUS / THETIN
What was she, really? A moon magic spell gone wrong? A parasite that's grown in size? A walking revenge plot? As Ira's soul was taken from her by Beck, and as two souls clearly came to wear down on Wren, it was only natural to move hosts. Now, with no guidance like before, finally her own person—who really is she?
Played by: Noel

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WREN
BEIRUT

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26 / BI / 5’11 / TAURUS / THETIN
A prodigy in the world of architecture, Beirut was on his way to a bright future marked with castles and churches and monuments. In particular, he was on his way to a job building a governmental building in Thetin, when his carriage was hijacked and… And… Hm, and when he woke up two years later in Sir Gautier’s observatory, weather too bleak to leave. He became accustomed with the stars the same way he had with the ways of work. He fell in love with the stars, he fell into a deep admiration of Sir Gautier—more than he ever had with his own father, he fell into a deep fatherhood over Effie—more than he had ever felt for another person or thing. Before the words could leave his lips, though… Gautier was dead. It took him months after this to get back in touch with architecture, another few months to get another job. The second he intended to depart to another continent to build a palace, a summons came in, with the shiny seal of Diamont Dvergsdal. A simple job, for exactly double the amount of his previous.
Played by: Noel

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FRIDAY
THROUGH
MONDAY

DAYS OF INSTRUCTION

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are days of lessons at the monastery. Lessons follow a predictable schedule that allows students the flexibility to pursue many pathways along their particular paths to success.

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9:00
HOMEROOM
10:30

A place for students to meet with likeminded individuals and professors with their best interests in mind for their general sortings within the monastery.Leader Class Homeroom (taught by Evangeline and Jude): Cain, Vale, Sloane, Citlali, Leoric, Verity, Malaika, Heron, Beck, HasanaKnight Class Homeroom (taught by Qilin and Naree): Aracely, Ferry, Effie, Lazlo, Maeve, Serval, Ida, Alec, Vieri, RiverMedic Class Homeroom (taught by Piper and Desmond): Anais, Ethan, Blythe, AdonisSpecialty Class Homeroom (taught by Alcyone and Celeste): Kohler, Gray, Lucian, Lourdes, Teffania, Sora

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10:30
COMBAT
12:00

A time set aside to hone the particular magic or physical combat specialties of the student's choice. As opposed to homeroom, students can move between these courses freely, but this isn't advised to build strong practice.Sun Magic Seminar (taught by Desmond): Lourdes, Ethan, Vale, Blythe, AdonisMoon Magic Seminar (taught by Jude): Maeve, Serval, Beck, LazloStar Magic Seminar (taught by Naree): Vieri, Verity, Calliope, Effie, Heron, RiverSword Training (taught by Qilin): Aracely, Cain, Alec, Lucian, Beirut, Heron, Felix, HasanaArchery Training (taught by Evangeline): Leoric, Sloane, Anais, Kohler, IdaGun Training (taught by Piper): Malaika, Sora, Ferry, Beau, Andrey, Citlali, Gray

12:00
LUNCH
1:00

Yum, it's time for lunch! Food is prepared by the lovely chef staff of the monastery. The food typically comes out on a sliding schedule that features traditional dishes from Ymire, Monastale, Thetin, and food from other continents. An appetizer is often served alongside a main course and a dessert. Students who help clean up after lunch (in the absence of the head maid) earn a hefty reward (see: the appreciation of the staff).

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1:00
HOME EC
2:30

A time set aside to hone the more humble and practical life skills of the student's choice. As opposed to homeroom, students can move between these courses freely, but this isn't advised to build strong practice.Horseback Riding (taught by Bronwyn): Malaika, Maeve, Aracely, Ferry, Serval, Ida, FelixFirst Aid (taught by Piper): Leoric, Ethan, Cain, Lazlo, Beirut, Alec, GrayCooking (taught by Grant): Lourdes, Sora, Vale, CalliopeGardening (taught by Reinhardt): Kohler, Lucian, Beck, Blythe, Citlali, HasanaHistory (taught by Celeste): Sayer, Verity, Sloane, Effie, Anais, AdonisMusic (taught by Alcyone): Heron, Andrey, Vieri, Teffania, River

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2:30
SIGN OFF
3:00

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3:00
FREE TIME
10:30

During this time, students will meet with their homeroom professors to discuss their progress at the academy and any areas of concern or discussions of changes of direction. This is also a time to socialize with fellow members of the same class and relax after a long day of enrichment and learning. Students may also use this time to assist with chores around the monastery or discuss more personal matters with Mr. Grant or Mr. Reinhardt.

Students may spend their time freely on the monastery grounds after classes conclude so long as they do not enter the forest or the ruins. Students may also choose to return to their bedrooms, listed below. Curfew is at 10:30, at which students must return to their rooms and will be penalized if they are not..

WOMEN'S WING (L/R):
Cat Room: Effie & Lourdes / Seahorse Room: Ferry & Malaika
Wolf Room: Verity & Maeve / Robin Room: Sloane & Heron
Eagle Room: Hasana & Ida / Rabbit Room: Aracely & Anais
Deer Room: Vieri & Blythe / Fox Room: Beck & GrayMEN'S WING (L/R):
Tiger Room: Cain & Vale / Lion Room: Leoric & Alec
Otter Room: Lazlo & Lucian / Sheep Room: Sora & Adonis
Bear Room: River & Ethan / Hound Room: Kohler & ServalNUN'S QUARTERS:
Proselyte's Room: Halcyon, Celeste, Naree
Peasant's Room: Sayer & Beau
Pagan's Room: WrenSTABLES SPARE ROOMS (L/R):
Calliope / Andrey
Godwin / FelixSTAFF'S QUARTERS (L/R):
Diamont / Evangeline
Reinhardt / Dove
Grant / Jude
Piper / Desmond
Qilin / Bronwyn

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TUESDAY
AND
THURSDAY

DAYS OF REJUVENATION

Essentially the weekend, Tuesdays and Thursdays are used to relax the mind and spirit to prepare for coming festivities and lessons. That doesn't mean these days are all boring, however. Students can use their downtime to scour the library, fish, spend time with fellow students, or sneak in some extra study.

INDOOR ACTIVITIES:Commons: There's no better place to bond with your fellow classmates than in the commons for the Leader, Knight, Medic, and Specialty classes. Sometimes, events are thrown in these spaces, exclusively for members of each class.Chapel: Students wishing to offer respects or seek guidance may visit the main chapel of the monastery in their off days.Library: The library hosts one of Ferrarch's oldest wealths of knowledge, with records and artifacts spanning back to Ferrarch's first moments as a continent. Students willing to dive deep into the depths of history will find this space a refuge.Observatory: For those enraptured by the stars, the observatory is the place to be. The observatory hosts the finest telescopes from Thetin and maps that show the whole sky.Workshop: The workshop has everything anyone would need to build anything, from a sword to a carriage. The workshop is complete with a warm furnace and a rustic feel.Game Room: For those who like to spend more of their time with mental mind strengthening games, students can... what? They made a gambling ring? How!?Dining Hall: Of course, the dining hall remains open during all days of the week. Students can attend regular meals, or just stop by for a snack.Kitchen: Those still hungry for knowledge can wander into the kitchen at their leisure for an extra lesson with Maddox or a late night snack.Art Studio: The monastery has everything needed for students to pursue their artistic passions. Be it pottery or painting, the art studio is stacked to the brim with projects waiting to be started.Theatre: Multifaceted in its usages, the theatre is used for both musical and theatrical performances. Designed to host a large audience, the theatre is the place to be for any musically inclined students.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:Lake: The small lake in the middle of the monastery is perfect for fishing or swimming. Its hours run from 9:00AM to 9:00PM, but that may not hold back more rebellious students from breaking in.Hot Springs: Who doesn't like a nice relaxing trip to the hot springs? This is an opportunity for students to relax those aching muscles and take a deep breath.Training Grounds: For the most committed students, the training grounds remain open during days of rejuvenation. Though no instructors are present, students are encouraged to pursue their combat needs.Garden: Though Lumina still scours the garden in her off days and will offer helpful advice, students are encouraged to check up on their commitments, or just spend time soaking in the beautiful sights and scents.Aviary: The aviary has become home to many of Ferrarch's native bird species, free to observe at the leisure of students who want to take a deep breath and connect with nature.Farm: The farm, with a wide spread of pigs, cows, chickens, goats, and sheep, is a calming and bright place full of life. Students may find time to catch up with themselves while collecting eggs or petting a cow's head.Stables: The horses are always aching for a stroll out in the greenery, so the stables are always open for students hoping to get more riding practice in.Hunting Grounds: The land surrounding the monastery provides a fertile ground for the hunting of deer, elk, rabbits, grouse, and pheasants. Students wanting more practice shooting, or maybe just a nice meal, can head out on the hunting grounds.Courts: Proudly boasting decently sized courts for every sport needed or ever desired, the courts are a good way to work up a sweat and keep students strong between classes. ...They started a gambling ring here, too?The... Tent: Again, multifaceted in its usages, there is an unattended tent that once belonged to a merchant near the gates of the monastery. Now, it is used for puppet shows from Elodie and love matches from Vieri.Ruins: Do not go to the ruins.

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WEDNESDAY

DAY OF WORSHIP

Wednesdays are very important days in the culture of Ferrarch. Seen as a day to start, a day to stop, a day to reflect, a day to charge forward; Ferrarch citizens use Wednesdays as days to recharge their magical energy and place renewed faith in the gods Wednesdays are typically holidays, and the magically inclined or religiously inclined Ferrarch citizens will take this day to focus on faith and their inner power.

The first Wednesday of the month (Helio) is a day of worship for the sun saint, Solaris. In the summer months, the streets of Monastale light up with bright parades, featuring large and elaborate kites and fireworks. Days of worship for Solaris focus on the nature of living life to the fullest and never holding back. As such, Solaris holidays tend to feature heavy drinking and heavy merriment.
Helio Magnum: Month 7
Helio Parvum: Month 6, Month 8The second Wednesday of the month (Seollal) is a day of worship for the moon saint, Lusine. In the winter months, Ymire homes are filled with warm fireplaces as people spend their time with their families. As Lusine was a homebody, typical festivities only go so far as baking a feast for the whole family to share and reading stories by the fire.
Seollal Magnum: Month 1
Seollal Parvum: Month 2, Month 12The third Wednesday of the month (Stellium) is a day of worship for the star saint, Astra. In the spring months, the people of Thetin will flock to community centers and hearths to share knowledge and findings. Appearing more like a convention than a holiday, the people of Thetin reflect Astra's thirst for knowlege with a showcase of their own.
Stellium Magnum: Month 4
Stellium Parvum: Month 3, Month 5The fourth Wednesday of the month (Lacuna) is a day of worship for the void saint, Nullis. What was once a day of costumes and fun tricks in the fall soon became only a subtle exchange of candy or baked goods between those still in tune with the teachings of Dracosis. Nullis' days of worship typically reflect a day to mourn the dead and to feel their spirits among the living for one day. Now, the holiday itself has been buried.
Lacuna Magnum: Month 10
Lacuna Parvum: Month 9, Month 11The fifth Wednesday of the month (Aph), if there is one, is a day that is widely regarded in Ferrarch culture as being bad luck. It is important that no plans begin during this time, no expeditions embark, no babies are born. This is a day for nothing more than silent fear and superstition.