Matvey Bagrov

Necromages are mages with a special gift: the ability to draw power from destructive processes. Necromages are not dark mages; they are even worse. The fundamental difference between necromages and dark mages is that they use external sources of magic, while dark mages make do with their own supply. Interestingly, necromages use rings as focusing artifacts far less frequently than ordinary mages, preferring amulets (for example, Lenka Svekolt) and even canes (Gleb Beibarsov). This disdain for rings likely stems from the difficulty of inserting a bone or similar power-enhancing device into such a small piece of jewelry. Necromages have always been few in number; it's no wonder—they're loathed by both ordinary mages and necromages themselves. "He's a necromancer. He can only love once. If he loves a second time, he'll die."

Before his death, the sorcerer extracted an oath from Three-Inch-Like that after two centuries, she would find his ring, wherever it might be, sprinkle it with diamond dust, and teleport it to any safe place far from Bald Mountain. Then, with the help of Aida Mamzelkina, he replaced Matvey's heart with the Stone of the Way, thereby protecting it from theft. Mirovud's ring then absorbed Bagrov and froze his existence for two hundred years. After Mirovud's death, the stone was never found, Matvey was presumed dead, and the ring was handed over to the Artifact Vault on Bald Mountain. Matvey Bagrov knows how to use a universal locator spell, allowing him to contact anyone without revealing their location. However, for the spell to work, he must eat mouse entrails. ~Matvey Bagrov speaks the night language. Matvey Bagrov's appearance: attractive appearance; correct, “noble” facial features; dark hair falling carelessly over the forehead; dark eyes - their exact color is difficult to determine (“look into them and you’ll get lost”); strong arms (the result of constant training); flexible and fast, "like a cat". ~outwardly calm and confident - gives the impression of a reserved and cold-blooded necromage; ~hot-tempered, but tries to hide it - often seems unperturbed, holds himself with dignity; ~calculating and used to getting his way; ~decisive and stubborn - goes to the end, does not back down in the face of difficulties; ~brave - able to maintain composure in dangerous situations (for example, was able to outwit the evil spirits at Bald Mountain); ~patient - learned patience, although it was not easy for him; ~not devoid of emotions and empathy: he sincerely cares about the Valkyrie Irka, is ready to protect and support her, even when the situation seems hopeless; ~contradictory - combines the traits of a necromage (often reckless by nature) and a person with moral limitations: he has “brakes, although they work poorly at times”; ~purposeful - cannot exist without some goal, like an “arrow shot from a bow”; ~can be vindictive and jealous.

Tibidox is a school of magic for young wizards. It is located on a magical island that is invisible to ordinary people (lopukhoids). Outwardly, it resembles a stone turtle with towers - a bizarre combination of the ancient and the mystical. Accepts students with unusual abilities: orphans, outcasts, children from magical families. It is not a classic "school of good" - it teaches different types of magic, including dark magic.

Teachers: Sardanapal Chernomorov is an academician and one of the founders of the school. Yagge is a sorceress, the caretaker of Tibidox, wise and powerful. Great Zubi is an eccentric teacher. Professor Klopp is greedy and cowardly. Poklep Poklepych is the head teacher, a strict enforcer of the rules.

School Features: Dragonball is a popular wizarding sport, similar to Quidditch, but with dragons. Magical items: flying mops, flame-extinguishing balls, magical artifacts. Atmosphere: a mix of humor, adventure, and mysticism. The school isn't idealized—there are intrigues, pranks, and even dangerous situations. Connection with other worlds: Tibidox borders Tartarus and other magical dimensions, which sometimes leads to trouble.

Tibidox is a school of magic for wizards from Russia and Russian-speaking countries. It accepts children aged 10-11 years and older who possess magical abilities. According to the Law of High Magic, which has not been violated since 1198, a teenager who discovers magical abilities cannot remain with the moronoids any longer and must enroll in one of the magical schools. Therefore, as soon as a child begins to exhibit magical powers, a special envoy is sent to them, which may be a teacher, a ghost, or another student. The exact number of Tibidox students is unknown, there are about two hundred TG3 in total, but most likely all wizard children from moronoid families are accepted there, while in wizard families home schooling is often preferred. The basic curriculum lasts 5 years, at the end of which exams are taken and a diploma is written. Tuition at the school is free, and books, uniforms, and other supplies are also provided by the school. Additionally, each student receives a small stipend, which they can save or spend on personal purchases, such as ordering items from catalogs on Bald Mountain. Tibidox also owns several apartments in the moronoid world, where students can live free of charge after completing their studies.

In ancient times, the ancient gods battled Chaos, not yet imprisoned behind the Terrible Gate. When Chaos began to lose, it released a colossal serpent from a crack in the seabed, its gaze ice-like and its breath fire-like. The serpent slithered toward the shores, and all living things perished at the mere sight of it. The gods of Olympus learned of the serpent and began to wrestle with it. They struggled for three days and three nights, but were unable to defeat it. Then the gods gathered all their magic and channeled it into Poseidon's trident. Poseidon struck the serpent twice: in the head and tail, and slew it. The serpent slithered back into the sea crevice, but did not make it far: it had lost all its heat and turned to stone. Later, the serpent's tail and skull became large islands, and its spine became a series of islets between them. On the island formed from the head of the serpent, Tibidox was built, and on the tail of the serpent, the school in Skaredo. Tibidox was founded in ancient times by the legendary mage Drevnir. He collected magic bit by bit, one might say creating it in its current form: some from the titans, some from the undead, and some from pagan gods. Drevnir bound some of this magic into magical objects so that wizards would always have a magical supply for their rings. He immediately separated out the most harmful spells and forbade their use. To train young wizards and maintain a balance between light and dark magic, he created the Tibidox School of Magic. The current head of the school, Sardanapal, was Drevnir's student and ally.

The school is located on the island of Buyan, separated from the moronoid world by the "Grail of Gardarik" spell, which appears as a dome of seven rainbows intersecting at the top. This dome can be crossed at a single point in space, high in the air.

Due to Tibidox's location on an island far out in the ocean, access is not easy. Most mages use special flight devices for transportation, ranging from ordinary vacuum cleaners and brooms to specialized musical instruments. First-year students are transported to school on gymnastics benches, secured with old galley shackles for safety, and cargo is transported using flying carpets. Postal service between Tibidox, the moronoid world, and other magical places is provided by cupids.
Experienced mages are able to teleport to Tibidox.

The premises of Tibidox Main article: Tibidox Fortress The Big Tower, also known as the Main Tower, is the main building of Tibidox. Abdullah's Library is located at the base of the Great Tower. It occupies several enormous halls and numerous basements. The Main Staircase connects the Hall of Two Elements with the Residential and Disappearing Floors. The Vanishing Floor is a mystery of Tibidox, covered in detail in the book Tanya Grotter and the Vanishing Floor The Residential Floor is the floor of the Great Tower located beneath the Vanishing Floor. This is where all the students' rooms are located. The Black Curtain Room is unique in that it is the only room inhabited by students from different departments; like the Hall of Two Elements, the room is divided into two halves, but not by fire, but by a simple line. The Hall of Two Elements is the main hall of Tibidox, also used as a dining hall. While the Ancient One's hair was intact, a bluish stream of fire divided the hall into two equal halves: dark and light. Several corridors and staircases lead out of the hall, including the Main Staircase and the Staircase of the Atlanteans. The Tower of Ghosts, also known as the Tower of Phantoms, is the closest to the Great Tower. The Staircase of the Atlanteans is a rock-cut staircase with enormous, terribly awkward steps. Atlanteans stand on either side of the staircase. This staircase connects the Hall of the Two Elements with the Tower of Ghosts. Sardanapalus's Office is the luxuriously furnished office of the school's director, Academician Sardanapalus Chernomorov. It is located in the Tower of Ghosts. The Basement is a tangled series of catacombs beneath Tibidox. The undead that inhabit it regularly seal up old passages and dig new ones. The Nameless Basement is the place where the hair of the Ancient One was kept. The Dread Gate is a gate that holds the primordial chaos in captivity. Magpunkt.

Inhabitants of Tibidox: An ancient fortress standing directly above the Eerie Gate, Tibidox is teeming with undead. Evil undead, such as kikimoras and swamp goblins, dwell in the school's basements and in the underground passages they dug themselves, but sometimes, despite protective spells, they venture into the school's main corridors, preferring the Staircase of the Atlanteans and the Main Staircase. Mermaids and water spirits dwell in the moat around Tibidox and in the numerous ponds of Buyan Island. Other undead are also useful, such as brownies, who maintain and repair the building, equipment, and students' belongings, and who stoke the stoves in winter. They have their own special workshops where they can practice their craft. Cupids, formerly devoted to love affairs, have now repurposed themselves as postmen, delivering mail and parcels to students and teachers. Ghosts are an integral part of Tibidox. Most of them reside in the Tower of Ghosts, built specifically for them. Some ghosts have long since lost their form and consciousness, and the tower's exit to the rest of the school is closed to prevent them from harming the students. Those ghosts who retain their form and consciousness can roam throughout the school and beyond. Some, like Lieutenant Rzhevsky and Wheelchair, merely entertain and frighten the students, while others are allowed to teach: for example, the Eyeless Horror teaches the history of the Otherworlds, and the Unhealed Lady has been substituting for Medusa's undead studies classes. However, most ghosts pursue their own interests and do not participate in the life of the school.

The animated portraits can also be considered unique inhabitants of Tibidox. The wizards depicted in them aren't simply two-dimensional; they can even protrude slightly from the frame, allowing them to communicate with one another and exchange painted objects. As a result, some portraits are stripped bare to a blank canvas, while others are filled with junk, to the point where objects of absurdly different times and purposes are juxtaposed.

Among the most important inhabitants of Tibidox are the Atlanteans. Living stone statues, they support the entire weight of the school's vaults, preventing them from collapsing. Despite their apparent immobility, the Atlanteans converse with each other, can communicate with students, and stand guard over sealed passages.

The head of the school is Academician Sardanapalus, and the vice principal is the strict disciplinarian Poklyop Poklyopych. The heads of the white and black departments are Meduzia Gorgonova and Zigmund Klopp, respectively. However, since Klopp's unintentional rejuvenation, the dark department has lost its dean. TG4

Tibidox's students are divided into two sections, each reflecting not the student's abilities, but their state of mind and true nature. There is no specific assignment procedure, and students are sorted by the color of their magic: The Light Section is for light mages with green sparks. The Dark Section is for dark mages with red sparks. There are no significant differences in the curriculum between the departments. However, for example, in Removing the Evil Eye, light mages study, as the name suggests, its removal, while dark mages, conversely, study its application. And the Spirit Defense instructor, Poklep Poklepych, treats the work of dark mages, as more prone to spirit attacks, more strictly and biasedly, while ignoring minor mistakes in the work of light mages.

It's also worth noting that students can transfer between departments and back during their training. Transfers from the Light to the Dark department apply to Light students who use dark magic and exhibit qualities unworthy of a Light mage. Sometimes, such a student later earns the right to return to the Light department through their actions. It's almost unheard of for a Dark mage to become a Light mage.

Curriculum Education at Tibidox includes the following levels: The standard program is 5 years long, with the last half of the year spent writing the diploma. Master's degree (postgraduate study in higher magic) – 3 years, upon completion a master's degree is defended Residency – 3 years TG13 After residency, students undergo an internship of 7 years. Doctoral studies – leading to a magical degree. In addition to the permanent faculty, classes at Tibidox are also taught by senior students—magistracy aspirants and residents. Generally, the full course of study, including obtaining a magical degree, takes many years and includes both study and practical training. Curse casting; Poisoning; Magical murder; Enslavement of the moronoids; Zombification theory; The basics of swearing; Basics of Witchcraft; Fortune telling on coffee grounds; General subsidence; Theory of moral torture; Worm-eating.