Adarius
First mortal man to master all of the elements, who later became known as the “Father of Magic” for his role in the creation of elemental magic
Central Command
The one-stop hub for everything you need on campus
Elemental
A creature-like manifestation of an element’s pure energy which lives freely in The Veil. While not invasive, they can slip through the barriers into Earth or Penumbra and, like parasites, attach themselves to humans as a means to survive, gifting them with “special blood”.
Gladiator
Elective class inspired by the Romans (taught by Nero), where mages volunteer to take on a roulette of deadly creatures for sport and bragging rights
Penumbra
A magnificent world born without limits to correct Earth’s flaws
Revenant
A twisted elemental formed from the host’s trauma (PTSD, abuse, etc.). They are the corrupted version of a mage’s elemental, which can become fatal if Olivia and the Seekers aren’t quick enough to stop its spread.
Seekers
Exclusive team of ten, meticulously-trained agents granted access to search for potential mages on both worlds. A role solely responsible for the college’s success, they are the true link between a student’s survival at the college or their possible death during Extraction.
The Bad Place
Term coined by Olivia to describe the nightmarish realm her mind transports to when she closes her eyes
The College of Adarius
The only place on the planet to study and master elemental magic. This magical melting pot accepts all races, genders, ethnicities, and cultures in a magical “bubble” capable of translating all languages to your native tongue.
The Elders
Giant, humanoid demigods created from fragments of Adarius who serve as ambassadors for their element and the main source of its power and restraint. While not “gods”, Elders are revered by their respective mages and possess insurmountable magical abilities.
The Pit
A winner-take-all tournament of the elements where a single competitor will be left standing to be crowned victorious
The Pit Selection Ceremony
The grand, elaborate tradition marking the start of The Pit Tournament. Also known as Summoning Day
The Veil
A dangerous and unreachable realm between Earth and Penumbra that acts as a giant patch to keep the worlds from splitting apart. As the bandage, The Veil repaired the planet’s temporary issues but has ultimately failed long-term and lead to an increase of stray elementals leaking into Penumbra and unpredictable natural disasters on Earth.
