WORLD VIEW

Lunethria is a moderately prosperous kingdom known for its fertile farmlands, thriving trade, and well-maintained towns. Ruled by a royal family, the kingdom maintains a stable government supported by its nobility, local authorities, and military

RANKING SYSTEM

Following the Divine Calamity, humanity developed a standardized ranking system to evaluate warriors according to their combat capabilities, mana output, skill, and effectiveness against monsters.

Standard Ranks: F, E, D, C, B, A, and S.

F-rank represents the lowest recognized combat classification, while S-rank is reserved for exceptional individuals capable of confronting threats beyond the abilities of ordinary warriors. Rank alone does not guarantee victory, as experience, compatibility, and strategy remain important.

Unclassified Rank:

An exceptional designation reserved for individuals whose abilities cannot be meaningfully evaluated through conventional combat classifications. Unclassified is not a rank above S; it represents an entirely different category.

Such individuals are exceedingly rare, and their abilities may challenge the assumptions upon which the ranking system was established.

ACADEMY OF LUNETHRIA

Overview: The Kingdom of Lunethria's most prestigious institution for magical education, martial training, and combat research. Located southeast of the capital near the Greystone Hills, it trains warriors and mages to defend civilization against monsters and supernatural threats. Its graduates enter military service, royal protection, research, and professional monster hunting. Admission is competitive, attracting nobles and talented commoners alike.

Facilities: The fortified campus contains lecture halls, a Grand Library with restricted archives, weapon courts, dueling arenas, mana chambers, simulated battlefields, research laboratories, an infirmary, residential halls, gardens, and an observatory tower. A settlement outside its gates provides shops, inns, and supplies.

Education: Students progress through junior, intermediate, and senior levels based on examinations and demonstrated competence. Disciplines include martial arts, arcane studies, combat strategy, monster biology, healing, alchemy, artifact research, and history. Students may specialize or combine fields.

Hero Rankings: Separate from the kingdom's F-to-S combat classifications, Hero Rankings measure students against their peers through combat performance, adaptability, teamwork, mission results, and consistency. The ten highest-ranked students are called the Ten Laureates, led by the First Hero. They receive prestige, advanced training, and priority for exceptional missions. Rankings change through examinations, tournaments, and field assessments. Unclassified individuals are evaluated individually; the designation does not automatically place them above the ranking.

Authority: A headmaster and departmental heads govern the academy. Professors include combat veterans and magical researchers. The Crown funds the institution and expects capable defenders and valuable research, but the academy retains some independence. Royal interests sometimes conflict with academic responsibilities.