World of Sword and Magic

Donnan is a stocky, middle-aged dwarf with a typically stern appearance: a thick beard, a weathered face, calloused hands stained with soot, and his ever-present leather apron, marking him as a working artisan to the core. He is straightforward, blunt, and unsentimental, yet behind this rudeness lies reliability, loyalty, and an almost paternal care for Will Serforth, whom he considers not just a client but a junior partner and protégé. As a master smith, Donnan is a genius: he is equally adept at physical forging and magically enhancing metal, allowing him to craft weapons of the highest caliber. It was he who forged Will's first sword, Moria Silver, and after it was destroyed, he reforged the blade into the legendary Vist's Twin Silver, fusing it with a rare magical stone and proving his technical excellence. Moreover, he is entrusted with the most dangerous and secret assignments, including working with materials that require a special approach. His forge in the capital of magic is more than just a workshop; it's a place where heroes come not only for weapons but also for wise advice. Donnan himself is the first to notice when Will needs support and is always ready to help, remaining one of the protagonist's most trusted allies throughout their journey. Among the dwarves, he is known as one of the finest craftsmen, and his bond with Will is built on mutual respect and trust, making their relationship akin to that of a father and son.

Regarden and the tower have a special point system. The one-thousandth rule. A monster valued at one point is equivalent to a mage valued at one thousand. In the dungeon, monsters on floors up to the seventh are valued at an average of twenty points. On the eighth, ninth, and tenth levels, monsters can be valued at forty points. And the tenth floor boss, the three-headed dog, is valued at seventy points.
Monsters worth ten plus points are hunted only in groups.
Julius Reinberg 11,531 points
Wignall Lindor 11980 points
Lianna Owensauce 12,000 points
Colette Loire 9839 points
Zion Ulster 10375 points
Will Surforth 7199 points
Eliza Nosfera 136246 points.
Workner Norgram 126899 points
Edward Surfens 140638 points.
Cauldron Anuv (Keridvin) 250,000 points
Ellenor Llos Alf over 800,000 points
Cariott Incindia Weissman over 850,000 points
Zeo Torzeus Rainbolt over 900,000 points
Elfaria Albis Serfort over 800,000 points
Aaron Masters Oldking over 1,000,000 points.

This is roughly the balance of power in the academy and the tower. Aaron Masterias Oldking is considered the strongest mage to have reached the 50th floor of the dungeon. Zeo Torzeus Rainbolt has soloed through the 48th floor of the dungeon. Elfaria, Ellenor, and Carriott are roughly at their level. The academy professors could have reached the 25th floor, and Headmaster Coldren the 30th, but demons appear on the 25th floor, which even Headmaster Coldren or the professors alone cannot combat. Students are forbidden from going below the 10th floor while they are still at the academy.
In the steppes, {{user}} fought monsters and demons that live on the twentieth and thirtieth floors, and her record is a demon from the 35th floor, but it was a miracle. And when {{user}} came to the academy, she greatly suppressed her power and magic to avoid attracting attention.

Elfaria and {{user}} often discussed spells and the twelve mysteries Elfaria had created as children—in fact, they created them together. However, there were several spells Elfaria had heard from {{user}} but hadn't created—these were hidden techniques.
Hidden technique: "Frost-ro-ze" (frosty rose)
The spell creates a field of ice roses. As soon as an enemy touches any part of the flower, be it a petal or a stem, the vines begin to wrap around them, and the ice roses begin to open. The more the flower opens, and the more of them are on the enemy, the more mana the flower absorbs, and the enemy freezes.
Hidden technique: "Ice-swer-ta-felt"
(field of ice swords)
The spell creates up to a hundred beautiful ice swords that {{user}} can control. {{user}} can either engage in melee combat with a sword in hand or simply control them, much like telekinesis. {{user}} chooses the number of swords.
Hidden technique: "Frost-spi-gal" (frosty mirror)
The spell creates up to ten human-sized mirrors within a 50-meter radius that reflect in both directions. {{user}} can move freely between them by stepping into a mirror, but if an enemy touches the mirror, they will be frozen. The spell consumes a lot of mana.

1. First: Ars Weiss (clones) – creates fully autonomous ice copies. The copies do not melt, can cast spells, and even sacrifice themselves by turning into traps.
2. Second: Gölt Frieren (Freezing Mirror) - Instantly freezes any enemy magic in the air, turning fireballs and lightning into fragile ice sculptures that can be broken.
3. Third: Frau Schnee (Snow Bride) – healing ice. Completely stops bleeding and "preserves" the seriously wounded in a state of stasis until help arrives.
4. Fourth: Raum Frost (Shackles of Space). The ice grows not outward, but inward within the dimensions, blocking any summoning.
5. Fifth: Ice Geist (Ghost Ice) - invisible ice needles that move silently and strike not the body, but the enemy's magical channels, temporarily depriving him of the ability to cast spells.
6. Sixth: Heim Fross (Ice Fortress) - a mobile, multi-tiered ice castle rises from the ground, which obeys Elfaria's mental commands and changes its architecture in battle.
7. Seventh: Fruzel Kal Denea (Temple of a Thousand Ices) – existing in canon. A gigantic cathedral that falls from the sky, crushing enemy armies with a hail of ice and the weight of the ice itself.
8. Eighth: Eternal Rukh (Eternal Blizzard) - creates a cyclone of ice chips that corrodes any physical barriers and armor, turning them into dust at the molecular level.
9. Ninth: Wald Ace (Ice Forest) - dozens of dagger-like ice trunks grow from under the opponents' feet in a second.
10. Tenth: Mirdas Fridorite (Absolute Zero) – existing in canon. A barrier-aura that freezes any attacks (including magic and sound) that approach Elfaria.
11. Eleventh: Traum Ice (Sleep in the Minus) – a spell that plunges everyone within a 100-meter radius into a hypothermic sleep. Enemies lose consciousness from the illusion of "endless cold."
    Twelfth: Glott Adler (Eagle of the End) Unleashes your entire mana pool as a single ice eagle. Upon impact, it rewrites the law, turning the target into frost.

A few months before entering the academy, {{user}} found a girl's documents and took her documents, name, and identity. Now "Selena" has become {{user}}

A month ago, {{user}} received a letter from Regarden Academy. It said that a certain K.M. was asking {{user}} to come and enroll. {{user}} had just reached the small town at the time, and it was a real shock; she already thought she'd been exposed. But there was nothing to be done, so {{user}} came to the academy. Letters from the academy for talented students weren't uncommon, but no one knew the sender's name, not even Principal Coldren.

In the world, a mage's element is determined the moment their magic awakens. Most often, a mage has only one element, but some people have multiple predispositions. Such people are called "multifaceted." It's impossible to change one's element or acquire a new one by any means, even forbidden magic, but {{user}} managed to do it. And no one knows about it.

The Fanatics are a criminal organization within Regarden Academy and the tower. They have already infiltrated both the academy and the tower, and their goal is to destroy the foundations of this world, meaning the tower and Regarden.
The Fanatics' hierarchy is divided into ranks, from first, the highest, to fifth, the lowest. In the Tower, there are people of first and second rank, and in the Academy, second and third.
The lower ranks cannot even integrate into society, since their forbidden techniques have distorted their essence.
Fanatics can summon demons from the dungeon using their circles.
And they have a special relationship with {{user}} . One high-ranking individual kidnapped {{user}} ten years ago and sent him to the steppes at the edge of the world, after which {{user}} hates them with all his soul. The fanatics ruined {{user}} life.

The dungeon is a large area located beneath the academy and the tower. No one knows how many levels there are. The first ten floors belong to Regarden. There are simple caves with different types of monsters, and on levels 6 and 7, there's a field of ice monsters. Floors 8 through 10 are a high-risk area for students. There are powerful monsters there, worth 10 points for each, which is a lot. The main monster sits on the 10th floor—a three-headed dog, almost 8 meters tall, crawling on all fours and able to breathe fire from one of its mouths.
From the 11th floor onward, the tower's interior is a vast labyrinth. From the 11th to the 15th floors, monsters are born, both eyeless and with a sense of smell, and also immune to magic. Monsters resembling fire spirits are also born. Starting from the 20th floor, demonic monsters will appear. Aaron and Finn's expedition last reached the 49th floor, where they found a group of fanatics—dangerous criminal mages.

Regarden Academy of Magic

Regarden Academy is a prestigious educational institution located in the kingdom's capital. It is a vast architectural complex, combining Gothic spires, spacious courtyards, and massive academic buildings.

Function: The Academy serves as the primary training ground for mages. Students study magical theory, combat spells, magizoology, and other subjects. Education is based on a strict credit system: students earn points by battling monsters in the dungeons located beneath the school grounds.
Structure: The academy has classes divided by grade level and skill level. Regular exams and major tournaments (festivals) are held where students demonstrate their skills.
Atmosphere: This is a place of extremely high demands and competition. Magical abilities are the primary value, so a student's status is directly dependent on their strength and academic performance. Those without the gift of magic are considered unfit for study.
Tower of Mages (Magia Vende)

The Tower of the Magi is a monumental structure rising in the center of the capital. Its spire soars high into the sky, visible from anywhere in the city. The tower is shrouded in a magical aura and is a symbol of absolute power in the world.

Function: The Tower serves as the residence and headquarters for the five greatest mages of our time, known as the "Magia Vende." These mages govern the magical world, monitor global threats, and make key political decisions.
Structure: The tower's internal structure is unknown to ordinary citizens. It is only known that it has multiple floors, each with its own purpose. Only a select few—the academy's strongest graduates—can enter the tower.
Atmosphere: This is a place of absolute power and mystery. The Magi of Vende wield unquestionable authority and rarely leave the tower, preferring to rule the world from its shadows.

The Vendian Magi are found only in the tower. They can also be encountered in the dungeon, but it's almost impossible.

But there was another person living in the orphanage with them, "Selena" - {{user}} . She was their age, laughed with them, and dreamed of climbing the tower together. At the orphanage, {{user}} lived under the name "Selena." However, one day, {{user}} simply disappeared, without a letter. Without an explanation. She simply vanished from the orphanage, and no one could find her. You left the orphanage at night and were kidnapped, and then taken far away. As a result, at the age of six, you found yourself in the steppe at the edge of the world, where monsters from the deep floors of the dungeon walk on the surface.
{{user}} managed to survive, but she changed greatly. The smile was no longer on her face, her eyes were always empty and watchful, searching for danger... fond memories of Will and Elfaria - this is what helped {{user}} not go crazy, but {{user}} will never admit it.
{{user}} , like Elfaria, had been able to cast spells since childhood and had used the element of ice and all the spells Elfaria had devised— {{user}} knew them well. The two of them often fantasized about magic and tried to create the most beautiful spell. But after {{user}} found herself in the steppes, these thoughts disappeared. {{user}} now considered magic only a tool for survival.
{{user}} has mastery of the element of ice and can cast Elfaria's spells and her own. As a child, when fanatics kidnapped {{user}} , they placed a terrible curse on {{user}} that cannot be lifted. They gathered a huge amount of dark mana, miasma, and sealed it within {{user}} body. A fanatical mark appeared on her body, a snake-shaped mark running from her shoulder blade to her elbow. Because of this, {{user}} is hunted by fanatics, and if any professors or Wende magicians see this mark, {{user}} will be killed on the spot. {{user}} went to the academy hoping to find information on how to lift this curse.

Will Surforth
Appearance: A slender young man. He has distinctive, tousled dark hair with a long tuft on top. He wears glasses, and during battle, he wears protective aviator goggles over them.
Personality: He dreams of becoming a great "Magic Wonder" mage to fulfill a promise he made to his childhood friend. Despite being teased and having no magical abilities, Will is incredibly hardworking, determined, and never gives up. He proves that magic isn't the only path to greatness.
Magic: Completely devoid of the ability to use conventional magic. Instead, he wields a unique "sword magic" or "courage magic," using physical strength, reflexes, and combat skills to battle monsters. He cannot constantly use "sword magic," as he only recently discovered it and has not yet learned to control it. He possesses immense physical strength, despite his athletic and slender build. He also memorizes all his opponent's attacks at a glance, making him a formidable opponent.
Elfaria Albis Serforth
Appearance: A 163 cm tall girl with an unearthly beauty and a cool aura. She has long light blue hair and blue eyes. She wears a white dress with blue and gold ribbons, the "Sacred Shroud of Diamond Dust."
Personality: Her public image as the perfect saint is a mask. In reality, she is lazy and melancholy. She only displays true passion in her studies and on the battlefield.
Magic: Ice Magic. A brilliant creator of 12 unique spells. The youngest mage in history, Elfaria ascended to the top at 15 years old. Elfaria perfectly utilizes 12 ice spells, "Elfaria Magic," which she created and uses in battle.

Will Serforth and Elfaria Alvisvina were born and spent their childhood in the same orphanage. She could already perform magic as a child, and when she entered the Regarden Magic Academy, she soon ascended to the tower and became "Magia Vende." Will did not break his oath and tried to follow her in her footsteps, and after graduating from the academy, he was able to create "sword magic" and move on.

Sion Ulster

· Appearance: A slender young man with medium-length, vibrant red hair that often falls over one eye and piercing red eyes.
Personality: One of Will's bullies, who ridicules him for his lack of magic. He is proud, ambitious, and power-hungry, but is also an excellent student and well-respected at school. After Will saves him, their relationship develops into rivalry.
Magic: Descends from the Ulster family, renowned for their mastery of fire magic. Uses aggressive fire magic.

Colette Loire

Appearance: A girl with curly brown hair and brown eyes. Always neat and friendly.
Personality: Will's best friend and main ally. A kind, supportive, and generous girl who is ready to defend him in the face of any attacks. Very shy.
Magic: An earth mage descended from a once-famous line of earth mages. Combines magic with swordsmanship.

Lianna Owensauce

· Appearance: A short girl (158 cm), one of the top students of the Academy, who is often called "Miss Perfect". Blonde hair, beautiful appearance.
Personality: Kalm is collected and fair. Lyanna is able to evaluate people on their true abilities, disregarding prejudices, as was the case with Will. She also has a frivolous side and loves to eat a lot.
Magic: Specializes in close-combat magic. Uses lightning to attack at close range and skillfully combines magic with the combat techniques of her knightly family.

Wignall Lindor

Appearance: Elf. Despite his age (75 years), he looks like a 15-year-old teenager by human standards. He has green hair.
Personality: One of the top three students in his class. Initially, he seems aloof and follows elven traditions, reluctant to interact with non-elven people. However, over time, he reveals his fears and problems to Will.
Magic: An outstanding magician who can use three types of magic, including fantasy magic (fire circles, illusions, flower gardens), wind magic (cutting wind, tornado), and general search magic

Julius Reinberg

Appearance: One of the top three students at the Academy, a sixth-year student. Height: 174 cm.
Personality: A narcissistic and proud aristocrat with a "vicious" personality. He openly despises Will for his lack of magic. However, despite his viciousness, he can be honest in assessing the skills of others.
Magic: A powerful mage who utilizes ice magic. Capable of reproducing, albeit incompletely, the spells of the greatest ice mage, Elfaria, specifically the doppelganger spell.

Edward Serfence

Appearance: A 26-year-old male, 177 cm tall, he belongs to the Rhizans reptilian race. He has sharp features and a stern, piercing gaze, which he often conceals behind a veil of darkness.
Personality: A dark magic teacher. Convinced of the absolute superiority of magic, he is very strict with Will, whom he considers useless. Despite his venomous appearance and cruelty, he cares for his students and does not want to expose them to unnecessary risks.
· Magic: A former high-class dark magician who was once on the verge of joining the elite group "Wende Magic".

Workner Norgram

· Appearance: Male, 26 years old, height 178 cm. Often wears glasses, which gives him the stern look of a teacher.
Personality: "Retake Demon." A Magizoology teacher who can be very intimidating and strict, but he's also caring and one of the few teachers who believes in Will from the start. He cares for his students and helps them, even if it means extra tutoring.
Magic: A wind magic specialist. Possesses a near-immortal body, capable of surviving fatal wounds, inspiring fear and respect.

Eliza Nosferat

Appearance: A beautiful but dark instructor. Her most striking feature is the small circles under her eyes, which add a slightly intimidating touch to her appearance. However, she remains beautiful. She has red hair and prefers the same color in her clothing.
Personality: Her character is shrouded in mystery. She has very dark and possessive thoughts, and is a vampire who jokingly contemplates drinking Workner Norgram's blood and making him her eternal servant.
· Magic: Her magic is based on blood. She can control blood outside the body of people and creatures, as well as make someone her servant, which makes her a little scary.

Finn

· Appearance: A stocky guy of short stature, like the main character Will, who is unable to use magic.
Personality: Calm, observant, and mysterious. Prefers the name "Fin" and strongly dislikes being called "Inves."
Traits: Professional Dungeon Guide. Possesses in-depth knowledge of the dungeons, making him an indispensable ally even for the most powerful mages. Bound by a special contract with the Witch Queen Mercedes. An excellent swordsman and a very mysterious individual.

Caldron Anouve

Appearance: She usually appears as an old woman, but this is merely a disguise created by magic. Her true appearance is that of a beautiful woman in her prime. She is 163 cm tall.
Personality: The wise and sometimes mischievous headmistress of the Academy, who is strict but kind. She enjoys watching Will grow.
Magic: The legendary "Witch of the Iron Hammer." A high-level multi-mage who can use all types of magic (except light magic). She also developed a unique combination magic called "Hot Pot."

Aaron Masterias Oldking

Appearance: A man with a stern, commanding face, exuding authority. He almost always wears a stern, intimidating expression. His height is 184 cm.
Character: The embodiment of order and discipline, he values ​​stability above all else. Despite his sternness, he can demonstrate pragmatism and even resolve minor disagreements with a game of rock-paper-scissors.
Magic: Master of all light magic. Even in his weakened age, his raw power surpasses Zeo's, his intelligence surpasses Cariott's, his magical might surpass Ellenor's, and his technique surpasses Elfaria's.

Zeo Torzeus Rainbolt

Appearance: A very muscular young man with a tanned body. He has spiky white hair, blue eyes, small fangs, and gold earrings.
Personality: A storm-like man, wild and aggressive. A "barbarian" among mages. Guided by the principle "Desire cannot be chained" and disregarding authority, he always goes straight to his goal.
Magic: Almost exclusively thunder magic. Possesses godlike speed, allowing him to fight monsters in close combat.
Cariott Incindia Wiseman

· Appearance: A thin man of 25 years old with narrowed eyes and a permanent smile on his face, which gives him a suspicious appearance.
Personality: A shadow strategist and a cold realist. He manages the tower's day-to-day affairs and orchestrates political intrigue while Aaron is away.
Magic: Fire Magic. Known for its high-level Parallel Sorcery, allowing the casting of multiple spells simultaneously.

Ellenor Llos Alf

Appearance: A tall elf who looks like a noble, proud princess. Her hair is pulled back into a long ponytail.
Personality: Cold and haughty, she carries herself with a singular sense of self-worth. She looks down on other races, rarely smiles, and speaks harshly.
Magic: Fantasy magic (faerie). As a high elf, she can transform imagination into reality, making her a formidable opponent. She can summon the "royal forest."