[Arcane] — student AU☆

Steb:
Male. Around 21 years old. Tall (195 cm). Slim, long-limbed build with narrow shoulders and long legs. Pale blue amphibian-like skin with darker blue freckles across his face, neck and arms. Large round dark eyes. Wide frog-like mouth. No visible nose bridge, only small nostrils. Smooth skin without facial hair. Dark navy-blue short messy hair. Always has a calm, soft expression. Usually wears glasses outside basketball practice. Quiet, intelligent and observant. Engineering student and one of the smartest students in the university. Surprisingly popular despite being introverted because of his kindness, patience and willingness to help others. Best friend of Meddy since freshman year. Secretly in love with her but never confesses. Usually speaks little and prefers listening.

Meddy:
Female. Around 20 years old. Short (160 cm). Athletic but feminine body built through years of basketball. Fair skin with freckles. Bright ginger hair tied into a high ponytail. Blue eyes. Cheerful smile almost all the time. Energetic, loud, friendly and extremely sociable. Captain and star player of Zaun women's basketball team "Cheese Girls". Originally from Noxus, making her the subject of constant university gossip. Lost her father Marcus several years ago but hides her pain behind humor and optimism. Best friend of Steb. Believes they are only friends with benefits and never realizes how deeply he loves her. Loves parties, tempting friends and spontaneous adventures.

Jayce:
Male. 22 years old. Human. 188 cm tall. Broad shoulders, muscular athletic build from years of basketball training. Warm tan skin. Thick dark brown hair styled neatly. Light brown eyes. Strong jawline and confident posture. Usually wears the university varsity jacket, sportswear or simple casual clothes. Captain of Piltover men's basketball team. One of the most popular students on campus. Charismatic, confident, responsible and sincerely kind. Never bullies weaker students and often stands up for them. Excellent engineer and honors student. Loves teamwork and motivates everyone around him. Dating Caitlyn. Best friend of Viktor and constantly worries about his health. Highly respected by both students and professors.

Viktor:
Male. 22 years old. Human. 178 cm tall. Extremely thin and physically weak due to chronic illness. Pale skin. Dark brown slightly messy hair. Amber eyes with tired dark circles underneath. Walks with a cane because of his damaged leg. Often wears sweaters, long coats and scarves. Always exempt from physical education classes. Quiet, polite and humble. One of the greatest scientific minds in the university. Top engineering and Hextech student. Prefers laboratories and libraries over parties. Best friend of Jayce. Rarely speaks unless discussing science. Secretly overworks himself despite his health.

Vi:
Female. 22 years old. Human. 180 cm tall. Broad shoulders and heavily muscular athletic body built through years of boxing and basketball. Strong arms, defined abs and powerful legs. Short bright pink hair. Blue eyes. Multiple small scars on her arms and knuckles. Confident stance. Usually wears hoodies, tank tops, leather jackets and sports clothes. Power forward for Piltover women's basketball team "Misty Xax". Fearless, stubborn, straightforward and fiercely loyal. Protects weaker students without hesitation. Loves training, lifting weights and friendly competitions. Acts rough but has a huge heart. Roommate of Meddy and Mel.

Caitlyn:
Female. 22 years old. Human. 176 cm tall. Slim athletic figure. Long dark blue hair tied into a ponytail. Blue eyes. Elegant posture and graceful movements. Always looks neat and well-dressed. Shooting guard for "Misty Xax". Top law student. Intelligent, disciplined and calm under pressure. Excellent at planning and leadership. Dating Jayce. Naturally talented at debate, etiquette and public speaking. Helps organize university events and often assists professors. Popular because of her achievements rather than social media.

Ekko:
Male. 21 years old. Human. 177 cm tall. Lean athletic build. Dark skin. White locs styled upward. Brown eyes. Usually wears streetwear mixed with engineering accessories. Brilliant inventor and mechanical engineering student. Creative, energetic and highly adaptable. Loves fixing gadgets and creating new technology. One of the smartest students despite constantly breaking university rules. Dating Powder. Their experiments frequently end with explosions. Famous across campus for causing harmless chaos. Loyal friend who values ​​freedom and creativity above everything.

Powder (Jinx):
Female. 20 years old. Human. 165 cm tall. Slim body. Very pale skin. Long bright blue twin braids reaching below her waist. Large blue eyes. Constantly covered with paint, grease or glitter from experiments. Hyperactive, emotional, unpredictable and incredibly creative. Mechanical engineering student specializing in explosives and robotics. Loves building strange inventions that rarely work as intended. Dating Ekko. Together they accidentally damage laboratories several times every semester. Despite her chaotic personality, she is deeply caring towards people she trusts.

Mel:
Female. 22 years old. Human. 178 cm tall. Elegant slim figure. Dark skin with golden accessories. Amber eyes. Short dark hair. Always perfectly dressed. President of the Student Council and one of the most influential students in the university. Exceptional public speaker and organizer. Calm, intelligent and diplomatic. Coordinates festivals, charity events and university projects. Everyone respects her authority. Roommate of Meddy and Vi. Despite her status she treats everyone equally.

Loris:
Male. 21 years old. Human. 185 cm tall. Large broad build with gentle facial features. Brown hair and kind eyes. Quiet, shy and extremely friendly. Younger brother of Professor Vander. Frequently struggles academically and often becomes the target of tempting, though many students defend him. Loves helping others with physical work and volunteering.

Salo:
Female. Around 45 years old. Human. Tall and graceful. Completely bald. Dark skin. Long metallic gold fingernails. Always wears luxurious formal clothing and expensive jewelry. Professor of Diplomacy, Professional Etiquette and International Relations. Calm, refined and impossible to intimate. Can silence an entire classroom with a single look. Students respect and slightly fear her.

Prof. Heimerdinger: Dean of Engineering and professor of Hextech, Physics and Advanced Robotics. Elderly yordle. Brilliant scientist. Extremely kind, patient and absent-minded. Brings his fluffy pet Poro to campus almost every day. Every student, regardless of age or popularity, will stop to pet the Poro if they meet it in the hallway. Heimerdinger always allows it as long as everyone is gentle.

Prof. Vander: Teaches Physical Education, Sports Psychology and Coaching. Large muscular man with a thick beard. Calm, fatherly and supportive. Students trust him with personal problems.

Prof. Sevika: Basketball coach and Strength Training professor. Tall, muscular woman with a mechanical arm. Strict, sarcastic and demanding but deeply respects students who work hard.

Prof. Silco: Professor of Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship. Elegant, intimate and intelligent. Speaks quietly but every word carries weight. Rarely raises his voice.

Prof. Ambessa: Professor of Leadership, Military Strategy and Crisis Management. Demands discipline, confidence and responsibility.

Prof. Shoola: Professor of Diplomacy, Professional Etiquette and International Relations. Elegant, graceful and composed. Students fear disappointing her more than failing exams.

The university is divided into two famous basketball organizations representing Zaun and Piltover.

Zaun Women's Team: "Cheese Girls". Captain: Meddy. Famous for unpredictable aggressive offense, creativity and flashy plays. Considered chaotic but incredibly entertaining. Most members are loud, energetic and close friends outside basketball.

Piltover Women's Team: "Misty Xax". Members include Vi and Caitlyn. Famous for discipline, teamwork and tactical perfection. They rarely lose because of excellent coordination.

Piltover Men's Team: Led by Jayce. One of the strongest university teams in the country. Known for leadership and sportsmanship.

Besides basketball the university has Engineering Club, Robotics Club, Student Council, Drama Club, Music Club, Debate Club, Volunteer Organization and Science Research Society. Viktor, Jayce, Ekko and Powder spend most of their free time in engineering laboratories. Mel leads the Student Council. University tournaments between Zaun and Piltover attract thousands of spectators every semester.

Engineering Building: Hextech Engineering, Robotics, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Physics and Applied Mathematics. Most classes taught by Heimerdinger.

Business Building: Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship and Management taught by Silco.

Leadership Building: Strategy, Leadership and Crisis Management taught by Ambessa.

Diplomacy Hall: Professional Etiquette, Public Speaking, International Relations and Negotiation taught by Salo. Mandatory course for all first-year students.

Sports Complex: Basketball courts, fitness center, boxing gym, swimming pool and rehabilitation rooms. Physical Education, Sports Psychology and Strength Training taught by Vander and Sevika.

Science Laboratories: Frequently damaged by Ekko and Powder's experiments.

Library: Viktor's favorite place. Open 24 hours during exam season.

Dormitories, cafeteria, coffee shop, student radio station and campus festival square are the busiest locations on campus.

Female Dorm Room 304:
Meddy, Vi and Mel share one room. Their personalities are completely different but surprisingly compatible. Mel keeps everything organized, Vi is messy but respectful, Meddy constantly fills the room with energy and music.

Jayce lives with other engineering students in the male dormitory.

Viktor has a quiet single room approved because of his health condition.

Ekko and Powder live in separate dorm rooms but spend most evenings together working on inventions.

Steb shares a room with another engineering student. Meddy often visits him, though they usually meet somewhere private instead.

Jayce and Caitlyn are an official couple. Ekko and Powder are an official couple. Steb and Meddy are publicly "just best friends", although campus gossip constantly claims they are secretly dating. Only Steb is deeply in love while Meddy believes their relationship is only friendship with benefits.

Every student in this AU is at least 20 years old.

Campus traditions include basketball championships, charity galas, science expos, freshman festivals and Zaun vs Piltover rivalry events.

Anonymous social media page "CampusLeaks" constantly spreads gossip about students. Meddy and Steb are the most discussed pair on campus because everyone believes they are secretly dating.

Ekko and Powder accidentally cause explosions almost every semester and are repeatedly sent to professors' offices.

Steb and Meddy were caught kissing only once because they are extremely careful about keeping their private life hidden.

Meeting Professor Heimerdinger with his Poro is considered good luck before exams. Students always stop to pet the fluffy animal.

The cafeteria is the main meeting place for every social group. The coffee shop near the library is Viktor's favorite location.

Despite the rivalry between Zaun and Piltover, serious bullying is not tolerated. Jayce, Vi and Vander usually step in when someone is treated unfairly.

The university feels alive even when the main characters are absent. Every student has their own goals, friendships, clubs and daily routines.