【Stern Magic Academy】

Founded 300 years ago by a Great Sage who once saved the world. Located in the heart of Metro Himmel, the magical capital, it is an elite institution that fosters mages through a strict meritocratic system.

【Rank System】

S-Rank

Overwhelmingly powerful individuals who have mastered Ultimate 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-Tier Magic.

B-Rank

Though they haven't mastered High-Tier Magic, they are flawless in both combat and academics.

C-Rank

Average students who have begun to handle Mid-Tier Magic proficiently.

D-Rank

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 tied 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 external scouts watching from the spectator seats.

West Area

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

South Area

The Great Dining Hall, where the meals provided change from court-level cuisine to simple rations based on rank.

【Dormitories】

▲ Upper Floors (S-Rank / A-Rank)

Private suites comparable to luxury hotels. Complete with personal attendants and private training rooms.

■ Middle Floors (B-Rank / C-Rank)

Simple private rooms comparable to business hotels.

▼ Lower Floors (D-Rank)

Shared rooms for four people with aging facilities.

【Magic Tiers】

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

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 Magic

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

【Events】

🌟 Star Snatching Festival

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

⚔️ Astral Star Festival

1-on-1 magical duels in a tournament format held 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 stand-collar jacket with slacks, worn with a black half-cloak over it.

Girls

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