i. houses

BAUDIN [fire]

home to some of the most loyal students, those who dwell in baudin are best known for their big hearts and courageous spirits. while they can be hotheaded, they have a keen sense of justice and their intentions are usually good. they aren't afraid to embrace their gifts and stand up for what they believe is right, even if they may not always go about it in the most orthodox of ways. if you're in need of an ally, these are the kids to have on your side. their mascot is a bear and their uniforms are garnet.

ALDARUS [water]

in aldarus, still waters run deep. renowned for being some of the most clever students at the academy, these students rely on their wit rather than their strength. they're the brains of the school, often cultured and well-versed in their studies. while many use their gifts in innovative and inventive ways, there are those who misuse their cunning minds for more backhanded purposes. their downfall is their arrogance and they may be prone to god-complexes. their mascot is an owl and their uniforms are navy.

GLENICE [earth]

glenice maintains a calm disposition, and the students often act as mediators between the more ambitious houses, wishing to keep the peace. some are not yet sure how their gifts define them, and while they are no less talented than the rest, they generally don't seek to gain power. instead, they use their abilities in some of the most selfless of ways. unfortunately, this makes them a bit of a doormat in the eyes of the other houses. their mascot is a doe and their uniforms are white.

DORAN [shadow]

the house of doran has a reputation for being the most powerful of the houses, and those who are assigned here are both feared and respected by other students, casting them as some of the school's outcasts. some have a domineering demeanor and seek control, while others are more covert in their methods. like their mascot, the wolf, those in the house of doran are known for their solitary ways, and their greatest weakness is their to work as a team like the other houses. their uniforms are black.

VALERIAN [air]

those who reside in valerian are quirky and fun-loving. they are creative spirits, often vocal and lyrical in their speech, and they easily capture the attention of others. they may make a fun acquaintance, but be wary of their games. while most are only harmless tricksters, others possess selfish motives and won't hesitate to abuse their powers to get what they want. they lack self-discipline and their downfall is their vanity and need for approval. their mascot is a weasel and their uniforms are copper.