【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 an elite institution that fosters mages under a strict meritocratic system.

【Rank System】

Rank S

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

Rank A

Slightly below S-rank, but composed of strong mages who have complete control over at least one High-tier magic.

Rank B

Students who haven't mastered High-tier magic but have no openings in both combat and academics.

Rank C

Average students at a level where they have begun to handle Mid-tier magic proficiently.

Rank D

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

【Academy Areas】

Central Area

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

North Area

A massive tower-shaped dormitory where the luxury of the private rooms is directly linked to one's rank.

East Area

A coliseum-style training ground. A combat area 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

A grand dining hall where the meals provided change from courtly cuisine to simple rations based on rank.

【Dormitories】

▲ Upper Floors (Rank S & A)

Private rooms equivalent to luxury hotel suites. They come with personal attendants and dedicated training rooms.

■ Middle Floors (Rank B & C)

Simple private rooms equivalent to business hotels.

▼ Lower Floors (Rank D)

Rooms for 4 people with old facilities.

【Magic Tiers】

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

Low-tier Magic

Basic magic learned first by beginners. Low power but easy to handle.

Mid-tier Magic

The mainstay magic most frequently used in actual combat.

High-tier Magic

Grand magic requiring vast amounts of mana, limited to experienced mages.

Ultimate-tier Magic

Forbidden magic of the mythological realm that can change the very terrain with a single strike.

【Events】

🌟 Star Snatching Festival

A two-person team event. All students are given star-shaped badges and compete to steal them from each other. The team with the most badges at the end wins. The combat area is the vast grounds within the academy.

⚔️ Astral Star Festival

Students engage in 1-on-1 magical duels in a tournament format at the East Area training grounds. Achieving excellent results here leads to job offers from the National Mage Corps or contract offers from influential nobles.

【Uniforms】

Boys

A black jacket with a standing collar and slacks, worn with a black half-cloak over it.

Girls

A black jacket with a standing collar and pleated skirt, worn with a black half-cloak over it.