A hodgepodge, if you will, of snippets and glimpses inside classrooms. All information here is available for interpretation by students. Please feel free to reference in your writing and your roleplaying by your discretion.

Remarkable Remarks
Overheard or Penciled Remarks:

?If one could only get Ozalynne to stop daydreaming I think she?d make a remarkable mage, but as it stands...her focus is just dismal.? -Smout?n.

?Air elementalism is a difficult class to master and not all will excel at it, I?m sorry to have to tell you that you?re one of those.? Kysinya to Quinnon.

"Would that all students studied as hard as Mercedes." Fleur Rousseau.

?Brais Galician is not one for group assignments, though I enjoy placing him in them simply to watch the resulting fireworks.? Zhennavieve LaCroix.

?Albion is fantastic student whose dedication inspires.? Ulyssa Mistmark.

?I see dark things for that one.? Depha Roksana Vadten.

?Saphira is a marvelous student, her aptitude in elementalism is absolutely riveting,? Naveah Lyricstar.

"After experiencing Tiatari Blayne's dedication inside the classroom one can easily see how she earned the title of Primorus Discipulus; her astute study and unparalleled focus should be the envy of all students." Marius Mistmark.

ZHENNAVIEVE LACROIX commandeered her classroom with the style and panache of a conductor. As the new Mistress of Illusion it was her duty to instill in the students a sense of awe for this area of focus.

Her first and second year students would be treated to a constant array of small surprises. She'd pass out a parchment that would disappear seconds later and quiz them as to whether or not it had actually been there. Or she'd demonstrate the illusion of sound by whispering sweet-nothings in the ears of the students who pleased her and play as if she had done nothing at all. Scents were constantly toyed with. One day a vomit smell next to a student that irritated her, another an intimate smell meant to evoke erotic thoughts, and yet another baking chocolate. All illusions. One never knew what to expect in her classroom.

Her third and fourth year students were subjected to much more hazardous tests of fortitude. A student would be disembowled quite suddenly only to have Mistress LaCroix laugh velvetly pour over their jangled nerves and reveal it was but an illusion. Many times that they arrived they would be treated to different settings, vibrantly real and yet all within the classroom, though sometimes real dangers lurked to test them. Another favorite ploy was to hide gates behind illusions of her doorway and send distracted students off to various locales.

One tactic she used in all of her classes: guess which one of us is actually the teacher... disappearing amongst them, as one of them. Who was indeed the real student?

She had favorites and it showed. Akemi's masterful use of illusion was commended, and Uziya coveted. And recently after a meeting with the Deaconess she had taken Jolie under her wing, gently guiding her to a more acceptable level of animosity. Honey and Vinegar and all that...

But are you really eating honey? Or the Vinegar?

Remarkable Remarks
Overheard or Penciled Remarks:

"Sadie? which one is she again? Oh, yes, the one with the lovely penchant to bring baked goods to class"-Mos'm, with a rare smile.

?Perhaps Margot, you would be wise to follow in the footsteps of Bryn, her talents are to be envied and replicated" -Smout'n.

?The Students in my classes are learning the valuable skills of survival. Yes I did attack them, it was necessary for them to demonstrate their capabilities outside of rote examination." -Lillura in response to her being questioned by Satariel.

?Quillyan is going to need extra attention, her studies are slipping and I think it might be wise to set aside a class hour once a week to devote to one on one studying.?- Mistmark

?A waste child, listen to your intuition and not your heart on this one, for he is damaged in ways you cannot begin to imagine.? Depha Roksana Vadten to Angelica out of nowhere.

?It is in my opinion that Saphira will make a marvelous assistant I argue that her pregnancy will not detract from her studies but only strengthen her resolve,? Naveah Lyricstar.

"After experiencing Esteban Velasquez's inappropriate remarks and inattentiveness I found it necessary to administer punishment that will help him see the wrongness of his actions." Bianca Van Blaudin.

"I could not do what I do without the assistance of Ashriel Iameth," Evahlys.

"Chika will do quite well at this school." The Master of Enchantment.

"Blizzard is progressing beautifully in abjuration. He's a natural and I find myself continuously amazed at his creativity." Fleur Rousseau.

Remarkable Remarks
Overheard or Penciled Remarks:

?Three you say? Three new students who exhibit aptitude in enchantment. Mmmm....? -Nil'aiha with a grin that dripped sinful heat.

?Those of Gotha's kind are not rational as demonstrated by his lack of control inside your rings. Would that the school disbar him for such behaviors.? Illia Zio leli to Samcenu Tracha.

"I do believe Uziya will be a lovely adept Illusionist, of course after intense studies. He deserves special attention." Mistress of Illusions, Zhennavieve.

?Quillyan is special and should be given time to recover as the strain of being of such a caliber might simply need more reflection time.? Mistress Lillura in an odd exchange with Mo'sem.

?Felix will replace every one of my ruined components by the end of this fortnight or I will see him suffer.? Ulyssa Mistmark.

?Chaos will destroy the best laid plans.? Depha Roksana Vadten to Chika Kokuri.

?Saphira should be returning soon I should hope as her studies cannot wait forever,? Naveah Lyricstar.

"Yes, I encountered several students during the Lockdown who were perturbed by its strictures. No I couldn't be bothered with remembering their names. " Kysinya to Sartha.

"Jolie, such behavior cannot be replicated, do we understand one another?" The richly decadent tones of the Mistress of Illusion dripped as a honeyed butter croissant easily overheard by any passing students.

"But of course, Mademoiselle LaCroix, I am aware of my transgressions and I promise to you that I am much more in control." Dark black eyes glittered beneath the fan of long lashes as the sweetly contained Novice Viette followed along beside the instructor.

The halls were jam-packed with students as the transition time before lunch occurred. While many of the occupants of the IAP operated on several different schedules there appeared to be a generally accepted mid-day break. The Commons quickly filled to brimming and the low muted roar of many voices could easily be heard as they moved past the impressively vaulted archways that led within.

"Bonne idee, as I do not see the Deaconess willing to overlook disagreable behaviours again."

"I understand." Demurely, the duck of her head sending a single strand of braided blonde hair to swing forward. A flicker of her dark gaze moved in the direction of a particular group of students and for just a moment the narrowing of her gaze was fatally spiteful. Vengeance and death was in that look..

Balurth.

Samcenu Tracha found the desolate pocket dimension years ago during his student tenure while leading an excavation for the Institute of Arcane Principle. The bleak landscape offered nothing resembling any sort of benefit to the school; its ash-filled sky along with the fiery bursts spawned of its charred ground level presenting more peril than production. It was a wasteland and determined unsuitable by Arkon Daraul.

But not by Samcenu.

Having never forgotten about the distant realm, it wasn?t until he became the Master of Evocation that the Dark Elf Wizard presented a plan to the Mastema; a detailed account of how he would refurbish the entire plane to suit his combat-oriented needs. The classrooms within the school were more than capable of handling his initial teachings, but it was the danger of this chaotic plane that instilled a sense of menace beyond that which his students were accustom to. The hazardous terrain itself could be used to train the mind; honoring focus and motivating victory while overcoming the lethality of an environment that, at any moment, could erupt into a healthy lava flow.

Scorched pillars forged by the inverted flow of multiple lava spews filled the gaps between jagged, rolling hills. Natural bridges, formed of forgotten magma currents, buckled and broke away with a random commonness while holes within the earth sporadically collapsed, taking any who were within the devastating parameter down as well.

The vast topography, twisted and treacherous, was wrought with bedlam, making travel by foot nearly impossible and completely unreliable.

It was ideal for organized combat situations.

Whatever dimension Balurth was a part of it was ripe with conjuration potency, a forceful hub between darker planes. Demons, Gnolls, Dragons and more, every race of threatening monster could be summoned quickly, enabling Samcenu to construct and regulate any simulated encounter that he could imagine.

It was, for all intents and purposes, perfect.

Novice students are rarely introduced to the fiery realm as the threat level often provides a non-productive response. As a young caster begins to manipulate the devastating magic of evocation, it usually requires so much concentration that to attempt to divide attention between spell and the tumultuous surroundings often ends in disaster.

Apprentice students are introduced to the realm in groups of threes, each given a specific task to simplify their roles. The groups are introduced to combat along with strategic theory, and are given tasks to complete while competing against other teams as well as the violent landscape.

Mages are brought to Balurth to prepare for quarterly tournaments conducted by Master Tracha. Any student Mage Class or higher may participate in the tournament as long as they are academically eligible. Only evocation and abjuration magic is allowed during these competitions.

Each of the tournaments reflects the changing of seasons in Rhy?din.