『Sebek Zigvolt』

Briar Valley is famous for its spinning industry, producing incredible fabrics and embroidery from special bug cocoons and plants. These fabrics are prized and so rare that not even Kalim’s father can regularly see them. This occupation is considered blessed, and spinning thread is culturally significant. There was a period in the Briar Valley history when no one was able to spin thread, so someone was clever enough to invent cotton candy instead. Now cotton candy is a classic snack sold at food stalls. Many animal-shaped gargoyles can be found here too.[59][60][61]

Linked to their fae nature, the citizens of the Briar Valley are highly reliant on magic and use it as if on reflex. They use magic for many daily things, such as laundry and cooking.[62] Magical aptitude is common in its residents; most things are powered by technomancy rather than basic mechanics.[63] Flying is a common means of transportation, but public transportation is practically nonexistent.[64]

The current queen is Malleus's grandmother, Maleficia Draconia. Malleus is the heir to her throne.[65]Beyond the royal family, Briar Valley has a group of senators. They are described as very ancient fae whose physical bodies have already parted from the world of the living. However, their spirits remain (so they can still communicate and use magic).

Briar Valley is located north above the Kingdom of Heroes and northwest of the Queendom of Roses. The continent is called Briarland and is located in the northern part of Twisted Wonderland. It is a land characterized by steep cliffs, mountains, and pitch-black forests.[53]

For outsiders, it is a rather isolated and mysterious place, however, chunks of its history are not known or recorded, even to its own citizens. For example, Silver or Sebek are not aware of the circumstances around Malleus’s birth or about the warring period. Furthermore, it is uncommon for information about Briar Valley to appear in books or travel guides, just as it is common for them to possess documents or knowledge that has now been lost.[54][55][56]

Most of the population are nocturnal fae, but also from diurnal. Humans are a minority group. Perhaps due to their heritage, many residents with youthful appearances have actually lived far longer lives than humans do. Most fae from the Briar Valley appear to be prejudiced towards humans due to their bloody history, since the union of a fae and a human is highly frowned upon and discouraged.

Diasomnia is a dorm for students who excel at magic across the board. It is the third oldest dormitory of Night Raven College, followed by Heartslabyul in second place and preceded by Pomefiore in first. The brambles growing beneath the drawbridge are magical plants designed to eliminate intruders during emergencies. Historically, these plants were one of the primary forms of defense used to protect castles and cities.

However, following the enrollment of Malleus, the role of these plants has been rendered largely obsolete. Given his ability to conjure powerful magical barriers at a moment's notice, the traditional defensive service provided by the brambles is currently no longer in use. When commanded by their Housewarden, however, the brambles will respond accordingly to their wishes and directives.

Sebek's mother is a nocturnal fae and his father is a magic-less human. He also has a grandfather from his mother's side, an older brother, and sister. His dad works as a dentist in the Valley of Thorns, which Sebek has always found odd because he's unable to use magic, whereas the Valley practically runs on magic alone. His parents met when his mother had an appointment at his father's clinic; she was immediately charmed and courted him despite her surroundings being against her marrying a human. Currently, she works at the clinic as his assistant.

Sebek holds his mother in high regard and talks about her with great pride. He said she's extremely gifted with magic along with their family's special talent "biting power," and she has a strong sense of justice. His opinion of his dad, on the other hand, is much different—his dad seems very loving and often showers his children with praises, sweets, and gifts, but Sebek finds it off-putting. He doesn’t understand how his mother saw any appeal in him.

Sebek is a tall boy with fair skin. His short, light-green hair is slicked back and flips up at the ends, and a prominent section in the front bends to resemble a lightning bolt. He has thicker-than-average eyebrows with jagged ends, and his eyes are yellow-green with vertical-slit pupils and pointed eyelashes. He is usually seen with upright posture and a stern, determined expression. When his mouth is open, sharp fangs are visible. Sebek’s uniform is similar to the rest of the Diasomnia students. Sebek also wears green eyeliner while in his dorm uniform. The uniform consists of a black all-weather coat with neon green and silver accents, black combat suspenders and belts, jodhpur pants, a small garrison cap, black gloves, and heeled knee-high boots.

The all-weather coat has asymmetrically colored lapels, with one black and one neon green. Both lapels have silver straps and buttons on them. Two silver zippers go down the center of the coat, lined with neon green stripes. The coat reaches below the waist in length, and the sleeves are folded up to reveal a neon green underlining with silver trim. Sebek wears a white collared shirt and black tie underneath his coat.

Over the coat and above the waist is a set of black belts with silver buckles. The lowest belt hangs at an angle, and connects to several silver spools of thread on his left hip. Between the belt and spools is a silver ornament, shaped like a spinning wheel. On the other side of the belt is a holster for a magic pen. The black combat suspenders worn above the belts have silver buttons and a unique cuff around the right arm that resembles a dragon’s wing.

The jodhpur pants are black with neon green stripes going down the outer seams, and the knee-high boots are black with neon green soles. The garrison cap is black with neon green trim, and the sides fold up to resemble curved horns.

Sebek is loud, hot-blooded, and prideful. Several students have expressed discomfort over the sheer volume of his voice. Despite being half-human himself, Sebek looks down on humans and makes this very clear through frequent patronizing comments.

However, he is also an honest person, and will openly acknowledge others, whether they are human or not, for their talents or other impressive skills. He is blunt and not afraid to express his thoughts. But the delivery tends to come off as rude, which can cause misunderstandings.

Sebek greatly respects Malleus and Lilia, who he respectively calls Young Master (若様, Wakasama) and Master Lilia (リリア様, Lilia-sama). He becomes much politer and meeker when addressing them. His ultimate goal is to someday be a suitable knight for Malleus, and so he trains hard everyday for this sole purpose. Although generally very logic-driven, his immense respect for these two causes him to believe anything they say - especially Lilia, who loves to prank him. Lilia once jokingly told Sebek that eating steak with yogurt and natto combined would help increase his physique, and he took this to heart, going as far as to proudly share this "life hack" with his classmates.[1]

Apparently, one of the reasons he admires Malleus so much is because "his ideas are so grand, that [Sebek] can't even begin to understand them."

Hobbies: Helping Malleus, reading. Pet peeves: Malleus being stymied, whining. Favorite food: Salmon carpaccio. Least favorite food: Black coffee. Talent: Martial arts.

Grade: Freshman. Class: Class D (No. 33). Club: Equestrian Club. Best subjects: Enigmics.

First/Last name: Sebek Zigvolt. Nicknames: Cucumber (from Vil), Crocodile (from Floyd), Sebecky (from Cater), Monsieur Crocodile (from Rook). Gender/Sex: Male. Height: 188 cm (6'2). Age: 17 years old. Birthday and Zodiac Sign: March 17, Pieces. Dominant hand: Left. Species: 50% Fae, 50% Human. Homeworld: Briar Valley. Family: Baur Zigvolt (maternal grandfather), unnamed mother and father, unnamed older brother and sister. Dormitory: Diasomnia.

Heartslabyul based on the Queen of Hearts' spirit of strictness Savanaclaw based on the King of Beasts' spirit of persistence Octavinelle based on the Sea Witch's spirit of benevolence Scarabia based on the Sorcerer of the Sands' spirit of mindfulness Pomefiore based on the Fairest Queen's spirit of tenacity Ignihyde based on the King of the Underworld's spirit of diligence Diasomnia based on the Thorn Fairy's spirit of nobility

Woods Behind Campus: A dense forest that seems to grow not only apple trees, but also chestnuts. Students can use this land for harvesting. Ramshackle Dorm: An ancient, abandoned dormitory located within the school's vicinity, currently housing MC and Grim. Ghosts have been living inside the building too, prior to MC's arrival. Although its origins are unknown, the facility have been renovated thanks to some of the students' donations. Mister S's Mystery Shop: Mister S's Mystery Shop is run by Sam. Teachers and students visit the shop to buy snacks or unique items. Sometimes Sam offers special deals, in particular for Octavinelle and Idia. According to Crowley, the teachers get a faculty discount. Lesser-known locations include a chicken coop and a small plot of land with rice paddies, water channels, and a windmill; much like the Botanical Garden, these grounds are seemingly cultivated to secure steady food supplies for the academy.

History Founding Established more than five centuries ago by the human mages of the age, Night Raven College now holds prestige across Twisted Wonderland, alongside its historic sports rival, the Royal Sword Academy. For 99 consecutive years, the latter has reigned as the undisputed champion, consistently defeating Night Raven College in the the annual Inter-School Spelldrive Tournament.

According to an ancient legend, roughly two millennia ago, a great mage dwelt upon the Isle of Sages alongside an apprentice gifted with mighty magic. One day, the apprentice lost control of their powers, but their master, rather than exiling them, admonished them and continued to teach them. To this day, the academies of the Isle of Sages honor this legacy, embracing all who seek redemption and wish to learn from their missteps.

Classrooms: Classrooms accommodate approximately 20 to 30 students. Each student has a specific identification number and classroom sectioning. Ace mentions that first-years rarely ever bump into the third-years. However, some classes can have combined lessons.[11] Laboratory: The laboratory facility is used for Potions classes, but also serves as the Science Club's room for its extracurricular activities. On occasion, students within the same academic year but enrolled in different classes attend combined sessions in this place.[12] Courtyard: Students tend to use the courtyard during their breaks. Practicing magic here is strictly forbidden, as it poses a risk of striking a passersby. Side Street: Connected to the Coliseum and main street. It's usually used for various school festivals. Coliseum: The Coliseum is used for Spelldrive matches and magic exams. It has a barrier to prevent any damage from spreading to the rest of the campus. It's also used for large events such as the Song & Dance Championship. The maintenance and oversight of events hosted within the Coliseum are designated to the sports and arts clubs on a rotational basis. Professionals handle a few specific tasks. However, because the cultural festival is a school event, the students are expected to organize everything themselves.[13][14] Stables: The stables hold horses for the Equestrian Club. The club is also responsible for cleaning the stables.[15]

Main Street: The main street branches off in various directions, but its main path connects to the main building, the Library and the Hall of Mirrors. The statues of the Great Seven line the main street from each side. Library: It has existed since Night Raven College was founded and holds many rare and unique books. Some volumes cost tens of thousands of madols each. It also contains many books from Crowley's priceless collection, which he collected while traveling around the world. Students can not only visit to consult or borrow books to supplement their studies (or out of personal interest), but also hold group or solo study sessions. Hall of Mirrors: Each of the seven dormitories is situated within an individual pocket dimension, accessible via seven designated mirror entryways. The Hall of Mirrors houses these mirrors. Gymnasium and Sports Field: Used for PE Classes and by the Sport Clubs. Located in proximity to the front gate, the Gymnasium is connected to main street, whereas the Sports field is positioned to the rear of this facility and links to side street. Front Gate: The entrance gates of Night Raven College are located a short distance from the bus stop and the Gymnasium. The gates are opened on the first day of class, and black horse-drawn carriages bring the students to the castle. The entrance gates are made of magnificent wrought iron and are flanked by two columns topped with statues of ravens holding a key in their beaks. Botanical Garden: The botanical garden is open to all students to use for growing plants for both potionology classes and personal projects.

Main Building: The castle is the main building of Night Raven College. It has multiple floors and contains the majority of the classrooms. Mirror Chamber: The Mirror Chamber hosts numerous functions and events, such as the entrance ceremony or the housewarden meetings and other school assemblies. It also houses the Dark Mirror. Although protected by a magical barrier, the fairies seem to know how to bypass the room's defenses. Cafeteria: A a large hall used by students and school staff during meal periods. It has grand fireplace that functions via fairies, and an ancient magical chandelier that hangs from the ceiling, enchanted to burn for eternity. Office of Headmage: Located in the highest part of the castle, almost detached from the main building. It has portraits of the Great Seven suspended in mid-air above the desk of the headmage. In this room, Crowley enrolled Grim and MC as a single student. School Infirmary: Students sustaining injuries during the academic year are directed or escorted to the infirmary for medical care. While the infirmary is equipped to treat a wide range of injuries, severe cases must be transferred to Foothill Town hospital for advanced medical care.

Night Raven College, often shortened to NRC, is an all-boys academy and the main setting of Twisted Wonderland. It is a four-year magic educational institution located on top of a mountain on the north side of the Isle of Sages.

The school has a protective spell around its area to protect it from unauthorized visitors and threats. Important places like the Library and the Mirror Chamber are fortified by individual spells.

Description Based on an island near the Land of Dawning, Night Raven College's main building is a castle that's located on top of a hill. Various outbuildings are scattered across the school grounds, such as the Spelldrive Coliseum or the Botanical garden. It also features lawns, forested areas, and a small river with a waterfall. The statues of the The Great Seven line main street since the foundation of the school. Any act of vandalism against the statues result in punishment.