Kifliy

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.

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: 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.

Magic.
Magic in this world is created using magic circles drawn by sorcerers. Anyone can cast spells in this world, so all sorcerers keep their use of magic a closely guarded secret. Ordinary people—ignorant ones—don't know how sorcerers use magic. And if they even see it, they'll be cursed with an oblivion spell.
Forbidden Magic:
Forbidden magic is magic used on living beings. Sorcerers are forbidden from applying magic ink (the magical ink used for all sorcery) to flesh. All magic performed on flesh is considered illegal for sorcerers. Healing magic is also forbidden. The only permitted spell is the oblivion spell, but it can only be used in extreme cases. Sorcerers are distinguished from ordinary people by the presence of a cap. Sorcerers wear caps when going out in public where they might encounter the ignorant. (And what kind of lunatic would wear a hat in the Atelier?!)

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.