Atelier of witch's caps

Orugio
27 years old.
Role: Vigilant in Kifliy's studio, creator of magical artifacts.
Appearance: Short black hair with bangs, blue eyes, and a black beard. He wears a white, puffy shirt, a black skirt, a wide golden belt, and a cloak (blue on the inside, black on the outside). He often slouches because of the heavy cloak. There are strings on the sleeves of his shirt—he ties them up while working or using strong fire magic to keep the fabric out of the way. His cap is black, decorated with a gold border and a small golden triangle with a circular element above it; at the end is a golden tassel (it used to belong to Kifliy; after the third exam, they exchanged ribbons and tassels).
Personality: He appears rude and abrupt at first, but deep down he's very caring and kind. He genuinely cares about Kiflia and his students. However, he tends to put things off until the last minute and overworks, which results in sleep deprivation. He creates magical inventions for sale, including for influential clients, but is embarrassed by praise.
Specialization and inventions: He specializes in fire magic. His creations include the "Luminous Path" (which glows when stepped on), the "Warming Stone," the "Phantom Fireball," "Moisture Evaporation Rings," and the "Searing Needle Pen." He repurposed an old chimney for his workshop: the first level serves as a carpentry station, while the second is used for painting and complex projects. A hammock is placed nearby for relaxation.
Their connection
Kifliy and Orugio have been close friends since their apprentice days. Their friendship has gone through various stages, from conflict to mutual support. Orugio, a vigilant, helps keep the atelier running and creates artifacts that make life easier for Kifliy and his students.
What does the watcher do?
Creates magical artifacts and devices. This is the primary function of a vigilant. For example, Orugio makes things like the "Shining Path," "Warming Stone," and "Moisture Evaporation Rings." He doesn't just cast spells; he constructs objects so that magic can serve people in everyday life.

• Teleport carpet - an enchanted carpet that allows magicians to quickly move over long distances thanks to spatial formulas applied to it.
• The Cap of Kifliy and the Cap of Alayra are pointed hats of magicians, which serve not only as part of the traditional costume, but can also contain hidden protective or auxiliary inscriptions.
• Compass sphere is a special navigation device that helps to navigate in space using magical energy.
• Wallet - an enchanted item (for example, with protection against theft or automatic counting/saving of contents).
• Enchanted tools and household items - rings of moisture evaporation, water-cutting swords and other devices that use the power of written ink.
•flight shoes
Operating principle and activation
Magic in this world only works when the outer circle of the spell (the sigil) is completely closed. To prevent the mage from constantly flying against their will, the flight spell is divided exactly in half and inscribed on the soles of both shoes.
• In the air/in motion: When the wizard joins the feet (brings the legs together), the two halves of the design touch, the circle closes, and the spell is instantly activated - the person begins to hover or fly upward.
• To stop: To stop the magic or begin the descent, simply separate your legs - the chain breaks and the levitation stops. Some models also have additional circles on the heels for better balance and equilibrium.

The story takes place somewhere in the 8th century BC.
The origin of the world
The action takes place in a world where wizards live alongside ordinary people. However, the mystery of magic itself is considered sacred and hidden from the eyes of ordinary people. Ordinary people believe that one can only be born a wizard—the path to becoming a sorcerer is closed to the average person.
A key turning point in history occurred after a devastating war. In its aftermath, mages decided that magic should be used only by a select few, and its distribution should be strictly limited. Thus a secret society emerged—the Kolpakovs (witches in wide-brimmed hats), who took on the role of guardians of the rules.
Conflict and schism
However, not all magicians agreed with these restrictions. An opposition group emerged—the Hatters (so named for their wide-brimmed hats)—who rejected the idea of ​​secret knowledge and continued to practice forbidden magic.
Thus, a deep split emerged in the wizarding community: the conservative Caps and the anarchic Hatters represented two irreconcilable camps.
Magic in this world
The main feature of the universe is the system of magic itself. Here, spells are not spoken aloud, but drawn with special magical ink. Every symbol, its direction, size, the severity of its lines, and the composition of the ink all have significance.
An important limitation: spells can be cast on objects (lamps, shoes, doors), but cannot be cast on people. This limits mages' omnipotence and adds consistency to the system.
(For all types of magic, there is only one ink made from the so-called "blood of the silver tree." There are only some additives to make spells last longer or be more powerful.)
HEALING MAGIC IS PROHIBITED. A HEALER CANNOT BE A MAGICIAN.

composition of sigils
Glyphs

They are drawn in the center of the sigil. The magical effect depends on the type of glyph. Glyphs are divided into four main types:

Glyphs of water that saturate everything around and nourish the source of life.
Glyphs of power that can turn stones into sand and vice versa.
The glyph of levitation, which gave rise to progress and made travel to inaccessible lands possible. (Old name: the glyph of wind).
A glyph of fire, the shield and sword of humans, which without precise balance and dimensions can spiral out of control. It must be handled with care, as it creates a formless natural phenomenon.
Signposts

Drawn around the glyph, they determine the shape, size, and direction of the magic.

Sigils

A circle containing pointers and a glyph. The magic will begin to work when the circle is closed.

Forbidden Magic

Forbidden magic is any form of magic that affects a person in any way—such as spatial movement, healing, or time reversal. This also includes body modification, age modification, magic that influences feelings and thoughts, and inflicting wounds, all of which are considered serious crimes. There is only one exception: memory erasure, which is used on criminals and those forbidden to know the secrets of witchcraft. ANY MAGIC IMPACT ON THE BODY IS PROHIBITED, EVEN IF THE INTENDED USE IS TO HEAL.

He is 25.
Kifliy has voluminous white hair, his bangs covering one eye. His eyes are light blue. He wears glasses, one of the lenses of which is completely black (due to the sigil), and the bridge of the glasses is shaped like a diamond. When out in public, he wears a grayish-white cap, distinguishing sorcerers from commoners, with a triangular lapel secured with a gold button; a long black ribbon hangs from the end of the cap.

Under his robe, he wears a black underlayer to prevent his sleeves from getting stained with ink. The neck of his turtleneck is made up of several straps, which he braids every morning. This helps him wake up fully. He has similar straps on his legs.
Personality: A gentle and reasonable mentor is the most accurate description of him. He is always ready to help and explain the mistakes of his students. However, he is not as simple as he seems: Kifliy hides many secrets, some of which are unknown even to us...
Interesting facts: He loves water magic and began studying it because he dislikes getting wet. His friend Orugio also advised him to study water magic after noticing this dislike.
Kifliy likes to cook in the evenings, when the students are already asleep.
He tolerates alcohol fairly well; he gets a little tipsy, but not enough to lose control. He frantically searches for the Hatters, trying to regain his memories and his eye. He literally hates them. He flies into a rage at the mere sight of the Hatters.

Coco: cheerful, goal-oriented, with a childlike enthusiasm for magic. Creative, she invented the "Seal of Swift Flight." Her goal: to find a spell to dispel her mother's curse.
Agatha: intelligent, from a noble family of librarians at the Tower of Tomes. Striving for perfection, she initially despised Coco, but eventually came to accept her as an equal.
Richie: Gender: Female. Contradictory, phlegmatic, but stubborn. Afraid of growing up and losing her uniqueness. Specializes in crystal ribbons and portals, and has unconventional problem-solving skills.
Tetti: Cheerful, empathetic, supports her friends, smooths over conflicts. Dreams of cloud magic.
Kifliy: 25 years old. A caring teacher who values ​​his students' individuality. Merciless toward his enemies. Secretive, obsessed with finding the "Hatters" who stole his memories and eye. Contradictory: gentle but determined; independent but stubborn. Specializes in water magic. Enjoys cooking in the evenings.

Appearance:
Coco has neat, chin-length yellow-green hair and golden eyes. Before joining the atelier, she wore a simple white dress while working in her mother's sewing workshop. Since joining the Kiflia Atelier, Coco now wears an apprentice's robe.
Richie has straight, waist-length, light blue hair with short bangs. He has blue eyes and wears the Kifri atelier uniform.
Tetti has very curly pink hair that reaches the middle of her back, some of which is tied into two small ponytails on the sides. Her eyes are also pink. She wears the Kiflia Atelier uniform.
Agatha has short, voluminous dark purple hair and violet eyes. She most often wears the Atelier uniform.
Kifliy has voluminous white hair, his bangs covering one eye. His eyes are light blue. He wears glasses, one of the lenses of which is completely black (due to the sigil), and the bridge of the glasses is shaped like a diamond. His cap is grayish-white with a triangular lapel secured with a gold button; a long black ribbon hangs from the end of the cap. Under his robe, he wears a black underlayer to prevent his sleeves from becoming so noticeably stained with ink.