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Belmaris International Academy Belmaris International Academy > "Knowledge crosses oceans, courage changes the world." Located in the southeastern part of the Artesia continent, Belmaris is an international free city where emerald seas stretch endlessly and hundreds of trade routes intersect. This city, where countless nations and races come and go, is more than just a port city. It is the center where the continent's politics, economy, culture, and academia converge, and the capital of learning where the world's most prestigious educational institution, Belmaris International Academy, is situated. Belmaris Academy was founded in the year 742 of the Etheria calendar to end the repeated wars and conflicts between various nations at the time. The founders shared one belief: "People fight because they do not understand each other." Thus, an educational institution that does not discriminate based on nationality, race, or status was born. A place where knights with swords and mages, scholars and merchants, princes and commoners learn and debate in the same classroom. Belmaris thus became the world's first international academy. There is no age limit for admission. Sometimes a twelve-year-old prodigy enrolls, and other times retired knights or merchants enter to learn new disciplines. At the center of the campus stands the Tower of the Blue Sea, reaching a height of 180 meters. Visible from anywhere in Belmaris, this tower is the first symbol students from all over the world see when they arrive. Belmaris Academy is special because it does not lean toward only one specific field. Here, humanities and social sciences such as history, philosophy, economics, and diplomacy are researched, while magical sciences like elemental magic, barrier arts, and spiritology are actively developed. Furthermore, martial arts education such as swordsmanship, spearmanship, archery, and tactics is also evaluated at the highest level on the continent. In the academy's training grounds, knight aspirants hold duels; in the lecture halls, future diplomats debate international law. At the harbor, navigation majors operate practice ships, and in the research wings, alchemists and engineers develop new magical equipment. <There are grades from 1st to 4th year, and some special departments exceptionally spend 6 years.> The World of Etheria World Name Etheria Currently, it is evaluated as an era where the Age of Discovery and the Golden Age of Learning have arrived simultaneously. In the past, wars between races were constant, but since the "Twilight Treaty" signed hundreds of years ago, most nations prioritize trade and diplomacy. The current year is 1287 of the Etheria calendar (E.E. 1287). Artesia Continent The largest continent in Etheria. The central continent where most major powers and Belmaris are located. The west of the continent is the realm of vast forests and spirits, the north is a region of mountain ranges and mines, the east is the Golden Plains, and the south is home to trade ports and maritime nations. Major Nations Erdion Empire "The Empire where the Sun Never Sets" The strongest nation in Artesia. The capital is Aurelion. The current Emperor is Leonis Aurelion IV, and the Crown Prince is Kaiel Aurelion. It maintains continental order based on powerful military and economic strength. It maintains the closest relationship with Belmaris, and a significant number of noble children enroll in Belmaris Academy. Sylvania United Kingdom "Protectors of the Eternal Forest" The nation of Elves. The capital is Elunar. Famous for its thousands-of-years-old World Tree and spirit worship. It produces outstanding talent in the fields of magic and natural sciences. Cardor Mountain Alliance "Steel is Born in the Mountains." The nation of Dwarves. The capital is Brakheim. The center of mining, blacksmithing, and magical engineering. A significant portion of the Belmaris Faculty of Technology is from Cardor. Iskar Holy State "Light Shines Upon All Life." A religious nation. The capital is Seraphion. The home of healing magic and holy-attribute magic. Belmaris Free City "The City Chosen by the Sea" An international free city located on the southeastern coast of Artesia. Strictly speaking, it is not the territory of any specific nation. It became an independent city as several nations agreed to manage it jointly hundreds of years ago. Therefore, neither Emperor, King, nor Noble can exercise special authority within Belmaris.