[center][h1][color=556b2f]Roland Nightbreaker[/color][/h1][/center]
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Due to the much larger number of students being enrolled that year, Roland and the other stragglers struggled to find an empty seat before the movie ended and the orientation finally began. Locating a spot and plopping down just as the credits rolled on the film, his focus fell upon the stage as the lights came on and the Head Magister took the stage. Though she had a stern and serious gaze on her face, any intimidation was lost on the ridiculous outfit she was wearing. Roland had heard that the Head Magister was actually much older than she looked, so perhaps the outdated witch garb was professional in her day? Still, she had to realize nobody would take the words of someone in a giant pointy hat seriously. Of course, that wouldn’t be a problem as the woman then took the side of the podium, indicating that she was actually the vice-principal. Really? Then who was…

It was then a girl who couldn’t have been older than any of the first years walked up to the podium and introduced herself as Headmistress Miss Aria. Needless to say, Roland and many others there were stunned. This was the Head Magister? At best she looked like she could be student body president, not one of the oldest and most powerful Dawn Slayers. This had to be a trick. At some point during the speech they would say “Gotcha!” and trade places, right? Nope. As Miss Aria continued the speech Roland slowly realized this was the real deal.

The orientation brought about many questions, but all would have to wait as one question took precedence; where to now? Miss Aria had announced it was a free day to roam and explore, but Roland wasn’t exactly sure where. Following the other students as they emptied the great hall, Roland pulled out his phone and opened a map of the academy. Forgetting to look up from his device as he scanned for any point if interest, Roland failed to notice the centaur in front of him had stopped.

An [color=556b2f]“Ooof!”[/color] escaped Roland as he walked straight into the centaur’s flank causing him to stumble backwards and fall on the ground. [color=556b2f]“Sorry about that. My bad. Really need to watch where I'm going.”[/color] Roland said pushing himself off the floor. Once he was standing, he saw the reason for the centaur’s sudden halt was a staircase he had only just begun to descend. [color=556b2f]”You, uh, need help there?[/color] 

[@Silver Carrot]