(A red-haired figure stands before a pair of wrought-iron gates, beyond which a large building can be seen)
The Academy of Reigncraft. The place where the nobility of the Kingdom of Solartis gifted with reign over the elements come to learn. This is where my adventure starts!
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(The figure steps through the open gates, pulling a trunk behind her. Clad in a simple blue skirt and white blouse, their chin-length hair waves in a breeze.)
My name is Marla Craft! Though magic is usually the domain of the nobility, in my childhood I discovered I was blessed with the rare gift of being able to reign over radiance. Now that I have come of age, I have been invited to study at the Academy to learn how to develop my gift—
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(smiling nobles walk the halls, their fine clothing a stark contrast to Marla’s simple clothes)
I was never able to fit in with the other children of my town once my magic was discovered. They called me strange and a bastard and not one of them. The grown up were distant with me, and I heard many of them calling mother terrible things. Perhaps here, where there are others like me learning how to use magic, I’ll finally be able to find… a friend?
(A young woman with an aloof expression on her face looks upon Marla with a knowing half-smile behind a curtain of fine blonde hair, her eyes narrow and sharp)
“Lord Carri? Yes, quite a puzzle, that one. Have you tried asking his so-called sister? Malformed as she is, sisters always know secrets their brothers would rather they didn't. But be careful. You can never trust such an accursed thing, and who knows what may awaken the monstrosity that seethes within her scales.”
“Lord… Heath? Are you sure? Surely even a commoner like you can do better? Well, on your head be it. The wastrel’s not that hard. Stand still long enough, and you'll catch him. Or rather, he'll catch you. But will you be able to keep him from catching anything else?
“Oh my. How forward of you. Do you not know I am engaged to the Third Prince? Still, I cannot fault your tastes…”
(the young woman daintily rests her finger beneath Marla’s chin, her smile widening as she leaned closer)
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“Such an amusing girl. Well, this is the Academy. Are we not here to learn new things?”
(Marla stands in a grassy courtyard, now wearing a bright-yellow uniform with green trim as she gazed upon the school)
Perhaps here… I will no longer be alone?
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(A red-haired figure stands before a pair of wrought-iron gates, beyond which a large building can be seen)
The Academy of Reigncraft. The place where the nobility of the Kingdom of Solartis learn to reign above all. Ah… but the promise of answers calls to me. I will remedy this folly and free myself from this ignorance.
(The figure steps through the open gates, pulling a trunk behind her. Clad in a simple blue skirt and white blouse, their chin-length hair waves in a breeze.)
I am Marla Craft, a bastard begat upon my mother against her will. Through their unwanted blood, I reign over radiance. With my coming of age, I have been summoned to this place where the nobility of the land scheme. As the weakest of the weak, I must be on my guard lest the fate that befell my mother by my own.
(nobles walk the halls with calculating smiles, their fine clothing a stark contrast to Marla’s simple clothes)
I have ever been apart from my peers because of this blood to which I have been borne. Yet the commoners words were beneath my notice. Let them blather. My mother could not help the fact a noble took their pleasure upon her, and worth is my own. We have done no wrong. Perhaps here, in this place, I can finally belong?
(A young woman with a bright, shining smile calls out to Marla, her fine blonde hair streaming carelessly behind her, her eyes wide and clear)
“Marla, Marla! Have you met Carri? He’s really handsome, isn’t it he? Look at that face, he’s prettier than most girls! Wouldn’t you like to just stare at him for hours? And his sister Minerva is the best! She’s got lots of fun books and knows all the really good ones, so if there’s any sort of story you like, just ask her and she can set you up! Eh? Her tail? It’s really cool, isn’t it?-! She can use it to hold a snack while she’s reading! And aren’t her scales so pretty?-! You wanna touch them?”
“Heath-kun? Oh, he’s the bestest little brother a girl could ask for! Not to brag, but he’s really polite and well-mannered and totally not a playboy who goes around breaking girls hearts! Although he might be a little… well, Carri is really pretty, and Heath’s sometimes… n-not that there’s anything wrong with that! Boys can be with boys just like girls can be with girls!”
“Ah, did I never introduce myself properly? I’m such a silly. I’m Hatarine! Hatarine Weise!”
(the smiling woman holds out a hand to Marla)
“It’s really nice to meet you! If you ever need love advice, or if some boy—or girl, nothing wrong with that—catches your eye, just let me know, and I’ll do my best to help you raise their flags!”
(Marla stands in a grassy courtyard, now wearing a bright-yellow uniform with green trim, staring up at the sky)
Or perhaps not. The Academy is a den of debauchery and hedonism, the students full of the basest carnal desires that they wish to slake. And I have caught the eye of the most debaucherous and lustful of them all, who clearly wishes to add me to her scandalous coterie of lovers.
I must be ever on my guard. No noble would hesitate to satisfy their lusts upon a mere commoner, and I would have no means to resist or protect myself.
Well… I do. But murder would raise complications, and having them simply disappear would raise questions.
No, I must use my wit and my will in this dishonest battlefield. I cannot allow myself to be caged or fettered.
This time, I will not surround myself with walls once more. I choose to have the open sky.
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