Selari Academy

Where things stand

Selari Academy is played by real people and keeps moving between their sessions. This is the state of it as of the last update — not a fixed setting, and not where it began.

Places

Main Quadplaza

The heart of Selari Academy — a square of pale flagstone bounded on four sides by the four house wings. A old willow stands at the center, its trunk worn smooth by decades of students leaning against it between classes. The four house doors all face the willow: Stargazer Spire to the north, Bloomwarden Greenhouse to the east, Inkbound Archive to the west, Heartforge Pavilion to the south. Above, the eight classrooms share a single corridor, reached by a spiral stair set into the willow's shadow. In autumn the quad is full of leaves, in spring full of cherry petals from the trees along the lake path.

Bloomwarden Greenhousedormitory

The east wing — half greenhouse, half dormitory, all warmth. The glass-roofed central hall holds rows of growing tables and a small medicinal garden the senior healers have tended for a century. The dorms are tucked into the upper level, balconies trailing ivy down into the greenhouse below. The air smells of damp earth, mint, and whatever tea Aila Renne is brewing in the corner kettle today.

Inkbound Archivedormitory

The west wing — a working library that doubles as the Inkbound dormitory. Three floors of stacks, hand-bound volumes on every subject the academy teaches and many it doesn't. The dorm rooms open off the upper galleries; students study where they sleep and sleep where they study. The reading room on the ground floor has the academy's only fireplace large enough to read by all night. Pia Solen, the senior prefect, can usually be found at the long table by the window when she isn't running the quad.

Heartforge Paviliondormitory

The south wing — an open-sided practice pavilion with a small forge at one end and four sparring circles drawn in chalk on the wooden floor. The dorm rooms above are reached by an outdoor staircase; students often haul their breakfasts up the stairs in cloth napkins. The pavilion smells of charcoal, sweat, and the faintly sweet polish the senior students use on their practice blades. Theo Marwick is almost always somewhere in here, either teaching the younger students footwork or working through a sequence alone.

Stargazer Spiredormitory

The north wing of the academy — a tall narrow tower of pale stone, three stories of dormitory rooms with a small observatory deck at the top. The ground-floor common room has a circular fire pit, soft cushions on the floor, and a hand-painted star-chart that covers the entire ceiling. The Stargazers are quieter than the other houses, and the spire smells faintly of paper and beeswax candles. Cassian Vell can usually be found on the observatory deck after sunset, alone with his charts.

Lake Promenadepath

The cobbled walking path that runs along the eastern shore of Lake Selari. The academy rises on the hill to the west; on the lake side a low stone wall keeps walkers from tumbling into the slate-colored water. Three carved benches sit along the path at regular intervals — one near a pair of cherry trees that bloom in spring, one beside an old standing stone whose markings the Inkbounders pretend to read, one at the very far end where the path bends out of sight of the academy. The promenade is where students walk when they want to talk somewhere no one will overhear. It is also where the spring ball ends — everyone spills out of the great hall and walks the lake at midnight.

The Whispering Groveforest

The faint, newly revealed path now leads directly to an ancient, moss-covered stone door, half-hidden by vines but clearly man-made, pulsating with a gentle, inviting energy.

The Stargazer Common Roomcommon room

A spacious, airy room filled with comfortable cushions and star charts, serving as the social hub for students of the Stargazer house. It often smells faintly of incense and herbal tea.

Selari Academy Archiveslibrary

A vast, labyrinthine complex filled with towering shelves of ancient tomes, scrolls, and magical artifacts. The air is thick with the scent of aged paper and dust, punctuated by the occasional flicker of a reading lamp.

Music Conservatorytemple

A grand, circular hall with soaring ceilings and excellent acoustics, designed for musical practice and performances. Various instruments are scattered in practice rooms, and the main stage features elaborate sound-amplifying crystals.

Cafeteriabuilding

A bustling hall filled with the aroma of various dishes, where students gather to eat, socialize, and study. Large windows overlook the Main Quad, offering a bright and lively atmosphere.

The Grand Atriumcastle

A magnificent, high-ceilinged hall located at the heart of Selari Academy, often used for major social gatherings and official announcements. Its walls are adorned with tapestries depicting academy history, and its central floor is polished marble.

Trial of Shifting Sandscave

An ancient, enclosed chamber within the academy's hidden depths, characterized by a floor composed of intricate, magically shifting patterns of sand and light. It is designed to test one's agility and spatial reasoning.

Academy Archiveslibrary

A vast, multi-tiered library filled with ancient scrolls, enchanted tomes, and meticulously cataloged research. The air smells of old paper and dust, punctuated by the faint crackle of preservation spells.

Sunken Gardensforest

A secluded, overgrown section of the Academy grounds, partially submerged and shrouded in mist, rumored to hold ancient, magically potent flora. Twisted pathways lead to forgotten shrines and moss-covered statues.

The Conservatoryforest

A sprawling, glass-domed structure filled with exotic and magical flora from across Mythora. It houses rare botanical specimens used for research and potion-making, its air thick with the scent of earth and strange blossoms.

The Lower Archivestemple

The Lower Archives, now featuring a dedicated exhibit 'Love's Unfolding Verses', serve as a vibrant hub for students to explore and contribute to the academy's romantic lore.

The Observatorytemple

A grand, circular tower crowned with a massive, intricate telescope. It serves as the primary hub for celestial observation and astromancy studies within the Academy.

Central Courtyardmarket

The Central Courtyard, while still abuzz with gossip, now feels a subtle undercurrent of calm, a gentle counterpoint to the excitement, thanks to the pervasive influence of the 'Whispering Bloom' emanating from the Greenhouse.

The Whispering Archiveslibrary

A rarely used section of the grand Academy library, filled with ancient, dust-laden tomes and scrolls on obscure magical theories, forgotten histories, and cosmological studies. The air here is still and heavy with the scent of aged parchment.

Observatory Towertower

A tall, slender tower crowned with a gleaming dome, housing powerful telescopes and ancient star charts. Its base is surrounded by a small, manicured garden often used for quiet contemplation.

The Grand Librarylibrary

A vast, multi-storied hall filled with countless tomes, scrolls, and arcane texts. Sunlight streams through stained-glass windows, illuminating quiet reading nooks and bustling research tables.

Celestial Observatorytemple

A towering structure of polished silver and glass, topped with a massive, intricate telescope that swivels to track the heavens. Its interior houses advanced projection technology and comfortable seating for academic presentations.

The Observatory Nexustemple

A towering structure at the Academy's highest point, crowned with intricate arcane lenses and humming with focused energy. It's where Magistra Vorn and Master Eldrin conduct their celestial observations and will make their major cosmic anomaly announcement.

Figures

• Cassian VellStargazer senior student
• Aila RenneBloomwarden senior student
• Pia SolenInkbound prefect
• Magistra Selene VornHeadmistress
• Lin MarshRoommate, senior student
• Theo MarwickHeartforge senior student

These are the figures the world was seeded with, and who are still alive in it. Others have appeared since, and some of these are no longer who they were — the world keeps moving whether or not anyone is watching.