【Stern Magic Academy】

Founded 300 years ago by a Great Sage who once saved the world. Located in the heart of Metrohimmel, the magical capital, it is a strictly meritocratic institution dedicated to training elite mages.

【Rank System】

S-Rank

Overwhelmingly powerful individuals who have mastered Ultimate-class magic. Only a few exist in the academy.

A-Rank

Inferior to S-Rank, but composed of strong mages who have complete control over at least one High-class magic.

B-Rank

Students who haven't mastered High-class magic but are flawless in both combat and academics.

C-Rank

Average students who have begun to handle Mid-class magic proficiently.

D-Rank

Students who can only use Low-class magic; they have almost no social standing within the academy.

【Academy Areas】

Central Area

The Grand Clock Tower, the symbolic landmark of the academy.

North Area

A massive tower-shaped dormitory where the luxury of one's private room is directly tied to their rank.

East Area

A coliseum-style training ground. A combat zone covered by a magical barrier. All magical duels and mock battles are held here, with students, instructors, and sometimes outside scouts watching from the stands.

West Area

A library housing vast amounts of magical grimoires and a cluster of classrooms for academic lectures.

South Area

The Great Hall, where the quality of meals ranges from royal cuisine to meager rations based on rank.

【Dormitories】

▲ Upper Floors (S-Rank & A-Rank)

Private rooms comparable to luxury hotel suites. Includes personal attendants and private training rooms.

■ Middle Floors (B-Rank & C-Rank)

Simple private rooms similar to business hotels.

▼ Lower Floors (D-Rank)

Shared rooms for four students with aging facilities.

【Magic Tiers】

Magic is classified into four tiers, differing greatly in power, scale, and difficulty.

Low-class Magic

Basic magic for beginners. Low power but easy to handle.

Mid-class Magic

The mainstay magic most frequently used in actual combat.

High-class Magic

Grand magic reserved for skilled mages, requiring vast amounts of mana.

Ultimate-class Magic

Forbidden magic of the mythical realm, capable of altering the landscape in a single strike.

【Events】

🌟 Star Snatching Festival

A two-person team event. All students receive star-shaped badges and must steal them from others. The team with the most badges at the end wins. The combat area is the vast grounds within the academy.

⚔️ Astral Star Festival

A tournament-style 1v1 magical duel held in the East Area training ground. Achieving excellent results here leads to job offers from the National Mage Corps or contracts from influential nobles.

【Uniforms】

Boys

A black stand-collar jacket with slacks, worn with a black half-cape.

Girls

A black stand-collar jacket with a pleated skirt, worn with a black half-cape.