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[u][b]Roleplay Information[/b][/u] 
[u][b]GMs:[/b][/u] Cynder, Grey & Lucius Cypher.
[u][b]Co-Mod(s):[/b][/u] ERode & Jedly. 
[u][b]Level:[/b][/u] Mid-Casual.
[u][b]Status:[/b][/u] Closed and currently not accepting.

[u][b]Rules[/b][/u]
[b]1.)[/b] You may have as many characters as you'd like and/or can handle.
[b]2.)[/b] If you have any questions, please leave them in the thread, PM me or visit our chat. You may also request my Steam or Skype. 
[b]3.)[/b] If I am gone for several days, any GMs or Co-Mod(s) remaining are left in charge of the thread. You [u][b]do not[/b][/u] need to wait for me. 
[b]4.)[/b] Shouldn't be too much of an issue, but there is to be absolutely no powerplaying, metagaming or godmodding allowed.
[b]5.)[/b] Avoid speedposting. There will not be a posting order, however, I do not want two pages between the same two people. 
[b]6.)[/b] Respect Co-Mods, they have all the same powers as GMs. You may speak to me if you wish to be a Co-Mod. 
[b]7.)[/b] No smut is permitted, anything past hugs and kisses is either "fade to black" or take to PMs. 
[b]8.)[/b] You may attack another player's character, however, you cannot kill them without permission. 
[b]9.)[/b] You'll receive a warning if you start drama outside of the Roleplay: first one to start, first one out. 
[b]10.)[/b] If a troll appears, feel free to poke at it, but don't feed it. Do [i]not[/i] be a troll yourself. 
[b]11.)[/b] Not a rule, but I'd love to see some character development, plot twists, proper grammar and so on. 
[b]12.)[/b] You may not control another person's character without their permission. 
[b]13.)[/b] Have fun and enjoy yourself!
[b][u]Introduction[/u][/b]
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUS3Sj-9eCg]Glorious Musical Accompaniment as Chosen by Swag-Shield and Jed[/url]

A rift in space-time known as the Black Gale opened up, connecting the worlds of Earth and Lucis with an undisclosed (but absurdly large) amount of unexplored, monster-filled wilderness. That was twenty years ago, and while the situation in the Black Gale hasn't changed much, peace has been fostered between the two worlds. Today is January 8th. Three days ago a raven bearing a letter arrived, declaring that you had been selected to enroll one of many institutions dedicated to combat the threats posed by the labyrinths and wildlife in the Black Gale, as well as those posed by the two worlds themselves - an academy. And not just any academy, but the Academy of the Arcane Artes, one of the greatest and most renowned academies in both worlds. And [i]you[/i] were one of the lucky elite chosen to attend this prestigious academy.

Did you accept the offer? Hell yeah you did!

And that was how you found yourself waking up bright and early (or perhaps staying up mind-bogglingly late), packing your bags, saying your good-byes to whatever friends or family you may have (or not!), and waiting outside your dark cave/quaint countryside hamlet/massive estate/cheap apartment/ludicrously expensive condo/etc for the arrival of a magical lion-eagle. 

Lo and behold, there they arrived, descending from the heavens like angels from on high. Fur and feather gleamed in the light of the relevant celestial body as the majestic creature settled upon the ground. It was alone, saddle empty, waiting for its designated rider. You mount the beast, tentatively, aggressively, or otherwise - it does not matter. From there you take to the sky, heading towards the Black Gale, that giant tear in space over there, at speeds that violated every traffic law on Earth and then some. 

But soon after you see it on the distant horizon: the Academy of the Arcane Artes. Or perhaps you don't, since you're clinging so damn hard to your griffin. Eventually you land, the sound of griffin's talons upon pavement. It was a miracle you didn't die or anything. That sure would've been inconvenient, huh? But that doesn't matter! You made it! 

Now welcome to the Academy of the Arcane Artes, [s]bitches[/s] [i]students[/i]. Enjoy your stay.
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