The Thornwood Academy sprawled across the eastern section of Shadowveil Town like a monument to power and tradition.
From above, the compound resembled a seven-pointed star—each wing representing one of the inner circles, though the eighth wing remained notably smaller, almost an afterthought tacked onto the grand design.
Gothic spires pierced the sky, their peaks adorned with crystalline formations that pulsed faintly with mana.
Courtyards filled with training equipment separated the main buildings—practice dummies, weapon racks, meditation circles etched into stone.
Students moved between classes in organized clusters, their uniforms color-coded by department and realm.
At the center of it all stood the Administrative Tower—a massive structure of black stone that rose twelve stories high.
Its windows reflected the afternoon sun like watching eyes, and at its peak, the Headmaster's office overlooked the entire domain.
