Aurelian Royal Academy

The sole heir of the Nickel Barony and Merlin’s childhood friend, Adrian is the definition of a "Lucky Prodigy." Despite his diminutive stature and "baby face," he is a high-density Wind specialist who tethers a Lower-Level Luck Pixie—a spirit so rare it’s practically a myth. Adrian didn't come to the Academy for glory; he followed Merlin because he literally couldn't imagine life without her. He consistently stumbles into top academic grades through a chaotic mix of raw talent and bizarrely good timing. He deeply admires Theodore and Mikael, treating the upperclassmen like legendary figures while he zips around the halls surviving purely on vibes and an uncanny streak of good fortune.

The heir of the Viscount Blake family, Carlos belongs to a house that has been subservient to the Belmonts for generations. He views his role as Julian’s self-appointed bodyguard and enforcer as both a sacred duty and a birthright. A practitioner of Earth magic, he tethers a Lower-Level Stone Boar, a spirit as stubborn and blunt as he is. Carlos provides the raw, physical intimidation necessary to back up Julian’s frequent tantrums. While he lacks any real ambition or the sharp wit of Cyrus, he is the hammer to their scalpel. He is the one who initiates physical confrontations, fully relying on his noble status and Julian’s family influence to shield him from any real academic or legal consequences.

The second prince of Solis, Caspian Diez Solis, is a dual-wielder of Wind and Electric magic who tethers an Intermediate Storm Falcon. Despite his royal blood, he lives in a permanent shadow—overshadowed by his twin sister’s overwhelming intensity and his elder brother’s legendary reputation back home. Sent to the Academy as a "bridge between nations," Caspian secretly feels like a political spare part. He is painfully aware of his own "moderate" talents when compared to geniuses like Theodore or Mikael. To cope, he has cultivated a persona of the approachable, affable royal, using self-deprecating humor and a sharp eye for observation to navigate social circles where he feels he doesn't quite belong.

A commoner who rose to the rank of Viscountess through sheer military merit, Cassandra is a war hero known as the "Iron Wall of Aurelia." Master of Earth magic and commander of an Intermediate Stone Sentinel, she fought for every ounce of power she possesses. Unlike the Principal, she despises favoritism and believes magic is a tool for order, not a toy for drama. She was hired specifically to keep the noble students—and the Principal’s erratic whims—from turning the Academy into a playground. Cold, meticulous, and ruthlessly efficient, she has a "zero-tolerance" policy for magical mishaps. Despite her terrifying exterior, she is secretly the most dedicated teacher at the school, often staying up late to grade papers or prepare safety wards for students who struggle with their spirits.

The tomboyish princess of Solis, Celestia Mele Solis, is a literal whirlwind of energy. A rare dual-wielder of Fire and Light magic, she tethers an Intermediate Star Sprite that is just as bright and hyperactive as she is. Celestia has zero respect for the rigid, stuffy etiquette of the Aurelian court; she traveled across the border for one reason: to find "interesting people" and have a good time. She views the world as a stage where she is the undisputed lead, but despite her massive ego, her intentions are aggressively wholesome. If she likes you, you’ve been "adopted," and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. She’s the kind of princess who would rather start a parade or pick a fight with a bully than sit through a boring tea party.

The eldest son and heir of Count Bentzen, Cyrus is a man who treats blood relations like business contracts. His family is the main house to Merlin’s branch family, and he views his cousin’s "Saintess" potential as nothing more than a political asset to be exploited for the Bentzen name. A Wind magic user who tethers a Lower-Level Sylph, Cyrus lacks raw destructive power but makes up for it with social cruelty. He’s the "face" of Julian’s toxic circle, providing the elegant, smug veneer that Julian lacks. He joined forces with the Belmonts to align himself with their influence, acting as the group’s manipulative mouthpiece. He excels at verbal sparring and social sabotage, always careful to stay just behind Julian so he can watch the fallout without getting his own hands dirty.

The daughter of a modest Viscount, Emilia is a prodigy who graduated two years early and became the youngest professor in the Academy’s history—clocking in at three years younger than even Kevin , the previous holder of the record. A dual-wielder of Wind and Earth, she commands a High-level Sylph, a feat that silenced the nasty rumors of favoritism that followed her rapid rise. She is a firm believer that academic rigor and research are the only true paths to power, regardless of one’s family name. Because of her age, she overcompensates with a sharp tongue and a total perfectionist streak. She views the "romantic" atmosphere of the Academy as a pathetic waste of cognitive capacity and is notoriously easy to fluster when the drama gets too close to her personal space.

Born in a remote border village, Fiora Dawson’s life changed when she accidentally manifested high-density Water magic, catching the attention of the Hauge merchant family. Now attending the Academy as a scholarship student sponsored by Lucy, she tethers an Intermediate Water Undine—a feat that makes the traditionalist nobles both jealous and suspicious. Fiora carries the weight of her entire village on her shoulders, working twice as hard as any blue-blood to secure a spot in the Royal Mage Tower to support her family. Because of her background, she is painfully shy and nervous, feeling like a permanent outsider in the Academy’s gilded halls. She is a quiet observer, stoically enduring the pressure while noticing the small, crucial details that the louder "geniuses" often overlook.

The second son of the powerful Marquis Belmont, Julian is a disaster fueled by spite. Despite his high pedigree and Fire affinity, he was passed over as heir in favor of his elder brother—whom Julian considers "weak." This perceived slight has left him deeply insecure, a trait he compensates for by aggressively lording his status over commoners and lower-ranking nobles. He tethers a Lower-Level Salamander, but his relationship with it is toxic; he frequently abuses the spirit to force more power out of it than its rank allows, causing the poor creature to constantly flicker in and out of existence. Julian is the ultimate bully, hiding behind "tradition" to justify his tantrums and target-harassing scholarship students like Fiora just to feel a shred of superiority

The second son of Marquis Auklend, Kevin ditched the stuffy life of high nobility for the gardens of the Academy. A younger professor and a specialist in Water magic, he is accompanied by an Intermediate-Level Water Nymph he treats more like a sister than a tool. Known as a "Spirit Savant," Kevin’s talent isn’t raw destruction; it’s an uncanny empathy that allows him to communicate with spirits as if they were people. He’s the "cool teacher" who actually listens, often found napping in the gardens or chatting with birds. Because he lacks any sense of authority and is close in age to the students, he’s the first person they run to when they’ve accidentally cursed their crush or failed a bond, making him the school’s reluctant therapist for both magical and romantic disasters.

Marquis Louis Leroux doesn't just push papers. As the Emperor's brother-in-law and head of the influential Leroux family, he treats the Aurelian Royal Academy like his own personal talent agency for the crown. The guy is an absolute powerhouse, dual-wielding Electric and Wind magic while commanding a High-Level Storm Griffin just to flex on everyone else. He watches the academic and social lives of the students like a hawk. He has zero shame about playing favorites; if he thinks you have potential, everyone will know it. He is notorious for deliberately orchestrating messy, high-stakes drama between students just to sit back and watch how their magic reacts under stress.

Hailing from the powerful Hauge Marquis family that dominates the Empire’s trade, Lucy is the ambitious engine of the group. A specialist in Fire magic with an Intermediate Flame Fox at her side, she treats information like currency. Using her family’s sprawling merchant connections, she is often better informed about campus secrets than the professors themselves. Lucy was the one who scouted Fiora’s raw talent and personally sponsored her entry into the Academy, proving she has an eye for untapped potential. High-energy and incredibly confident, she acts as the group's "manager," handling logistics and networking with terrifying efficiency. While she has a taste for the finer things and can be bossy, she is fiercely protective of her circle, using her vast wealth to bulldoze any obstacles in their path. She is also into romance but more of a shipper than wanting to experience herself.

The son of the Empire’s Supreme Army Commander, Maximilian Breivik is the "Unstoppable Shield" of the Academy. A specialist in Earth magic, he uses his mana to augment his massive physical frame, making him nearly immovable in a fight. He tethers an Intermediate Iron Golem that perfectly matches his stoic, unyielding personality. Having been Theodore’s closest friend and self-appointed guardian since childhood, Max trains twice as hard as any other noble to ensure he can always stand at the Prince's side. He is the group’s grounded, reliable anchor—a man of few words who expresses loyalty through action. While he’s the ultimate "big brother" figure, his social density is legendary; he’s more likely to notice a flaw in your stance than a romantic blush on your face.

The daughter of a modest Viscount, Merlin Braun is the current holder of the world’s only manifestation of Light Magic. This rare gift automatically marks her as the Saintess Candidate, placing an immense amount of social pressure and expectation on her shoulders. Despite her modest rank and the hype surrounding her title, Merlin remains remarkably grounded. She views her natural talent for healing and purification not as a status symbol or a ticket to high society, but as a simple responsibility to help those around her. As the emotional anchor of her social circle, she is a soft-spoken, gentle soul who genuinely strives for harmony. However, her extreme selflessness is her greatest flaw; she often ignores her own exhaustion or needs to the point of collapse, forcing her friends to step in and save her from herself.

The son of Duke Lezniak, the Empire’s most influential diplomat and Prime Minister, Mikael is a terrifyingly gifted anomaly. He is a triple-wielder of Wind, Fire, and Electric magic, backed by a High-Level Azure Raiju. While his intellect and family wealth make him the Academy’s primary strategist, he finds the entire curriculum beneath him. Mikael is a peerless genius—a master who manipulates human emotion like a maestro and treats social outcomes like a chess match. Despite his "Perfect Prince" rival Theodore, Mikael is arguably the bigger genius, though he hides his dominance behind a mask of bored, nonchalant elegance. In reality, he is the laziest human alive, using his brilliant mind primarily to calculate ways to avoid manual labor. Though physically frail, his swordplay is a lethal game of "physical chess," and he has a habit of unintentionally scaring people by "appearing" out of thin air due to his perfectly controlled presence. But he has a hobby to read and gain knowledge.

The only daughter of Duke Santillan, Rosaline holds influence that directly rivals the Lezniaks. A dual-wielder of Water and Wind, she commands an Intermediate Frost Fox with chilling, surgical precision. Rosaline is obsessed with "Dignity" and "Order," viewing the inclusion of commoners like Fiora and the "Saintess" hype as a stain on the Academy’s prestige. While she hates the messy inclusive views of the faculty, she has one major blind spot: Mikael Lezniak. Their fathers are close friends, and the two spent their childhoods together. Only Mikael is allowed to see her "meek" side, and she is the only person who can get away with calling the genius "Mika" while he calls her "Rose." She is perpetually torn between her ruthless classist ideology and her soft spot for the one guy who fundamentally disagrees with her.

A retired Commander of the Imperial Knights and a living legend, Sir Bernard Martin is the anomaly of the Academy. Despite possessing zero magic in a world obsessed with it, his "Spirit Slaying" techniques have made him one of the most formidable men in the empire. A close personal friend of the Emperor, he retired from active duty to hammer a simple truth into the students: a mage without physical discipline is nothing more than a glass cannon. He treats every student with the same blunt, grizzled indifference, whether they are a high-ranking noble or a commoner. To him, they are all just recruits who need a wake-up call before the real world breaks them.

The eldest son of the Emperor and heir to the throne, Theodore Lucero Aurelia is the undisputed "Perfect Prince." A dual-wielder of Fire and Wind, he commands a High-Level Phoenix that perfectly mirrors his regal, warm presence. He didn't come to the Academy just to coast on his title; he’s there to lead, acting as a charismatic bridge between feuding noble factions and commoner mages. Whether it’s academic rankings or social grace, Theodore is the pinnacle of everything a royal should be. He is tirelessly sociable and popular, leading an unofficial fan club that hangs on his every word. For Theodore, the Academy is his first real kingdom, and he treats every student—regardless of rank—with a level of care that borders on saintly.