[b][i]The Academy, Orientation Day. The Great Hall.[/i][/b]

As the speeches and talking came to a close, Miss Headmaster Elysion clears her throat. The sound bounces off the sturdy stone walls, silencing most of the students gathered. She smiles, a soft but true smile that lifts spirits. She hopes, in her heart, that these students will pass her tests, will follow the good rules like her other students and the graduated warriors. It has not been many years since the Academy first opened its doors, but the first class of graduates had already been welcomed with open arms to their villages and cities, proclaiming them as "warriors of good". She hopes for the same to these small ones. They talk amongst themselves, and pay no attention to the greater things asked of them. But they will.

Soon. 

Miss Headmaster Elysion checks her watch, again. The time is nine hours and fifteen minutes, and her calculations were correct. 

"Usually, we assign partners based on skill and personality, but today, things are going to be a little different. If you stay in your seats, please..."

[b][i]REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE![/i][/b] 

The sirens placed around the school begin to sound, causing some students to perk up, others to panic. The Headmaster, observing her return students begin to equip weapons and her staff move to the front, raises her voice to be heard above the sirens.

[i]"...You may stand. Students, this is your first test. Show me your skills, young ones."[/i]

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As the alarms sound, the reactions are quick. Returning students, already used to the sudden nature of these attacks, file in from various places and start towards the front doors to secure them. Lalisa, from her place in the hall, can see most of the first years as they panic, cheer, or just look confused.

[i]Our first test! What an exciting opportunity![/i] Lalisa, though a peacemaker at heart, is curious as to see what sort of monsters they will face--will the first years get to fight? She must try her hardest to please the Headmaster. 

Summoning a few plants from the dirt in between cracks in the floor, Lalisa feels a shiver of excitement run down her spine. If only Grandmama could see her now! 

[i]I'll make you proud, Grandmama! I promise![/i]

The lights flicker, dimming the great hall significantly. This is the first sign of the Spirits--as dark beings, they detest light, good, and [i]especially[/i] the Academy--which is why they attack it so often. Miss Headmaster Elysion is not on good terms with the dark forces, being an angel and all.   

With a great roar, something dark and slimy slides under the doors, breaking the windows and streaming down like water. The Spirits, some taking forms of animals, others as people, begin to close in on the crowd. Most surround students in clusters, probing for the weakest link. 

[b][i]The students of the Academy prepare for battle.[/i][/b]

([@Metamore][@Canidae][@ReveTheDreamer][@Joker892][@QueenNugget][@AGenericUser][@InsertAlias][@Cherrywitch][@pandapolio]. Y'all ready for this? These Spirits act like low-level enemies basically, you can work out how your char fights back/what your Spirit is like as long as you aren't like obliterating them. I'm flexible. There will probably be a boss later, played by yours truly, but for the most part just wing it. If you have questions, ooc is fine, or even (). Good luck!)