School of magic

Dealings are magical contracts made directly between the souls of two mages. Their rank, age, branch of magic, or power difference doesn't matter.
A deal can establish virtually any condition that both parties accept: exchanging objects, performing a task, protecting someone, revealing information, providing a service, delivering something, etc.
The deal is activated when both parties shake hands after having accepted the conditions.
At that moment, magic recognizes the agreement and their souls become bound together.
Compliance:
As long as the deal is in effect, both souls remain connected.
If both parties fulfill their respective promises, the bond disappears and the deal is completely closed.
If one fulfills their part but the other does not, the soul of the non-fulfiller remains linked to the soul of the one who did fulfill their part.
The bond remains in place until the defaulting party fulfills their obligation.
As long as the bond exists, neither party can simply declare that the deal is canceled.
The important thing is that magic doesn't judge whether the deal is fair.
If two magicians voluntarily accept an absurd, dangerous, or extremely disadvantageous condition, the contract will still be valid.
One fundamental rule:
The agreement must be understood by both parties.
It's no use trying to magically trick someone into giving their consent. If a person doesn't understand what they're agreeing to, the agreement isn't complete.
But once both parties understand the conditions and shake hands...
The deal is done.
The most dangerous part
The Deals have no relation to the Arcane Score.
A Rank 1 student could make a deal with the Director himself.
The Director could not simply ignore it because it is infinitely more powerful; the power of the contract comes from the magic of the deal, not from the magicians involved in it.

The Director of the Grand Academy of the Nine Arcana is considered the most powerful mage in the institution and one of the most powerful magical beings in the world. His mastery encompasses the eight main branches of magic, as well as Technomancy, which he has studied and perfected for centuries.
Unlike other magicians, he doesn't need to limit himself to one specialty. He can combine different branches simultaneously, creating effects that no single specialist could reproduce.
His most extraordinary ability is Arcane Imitation: he can observe a magical technique and reproduce it, even if it's a spell created independently by another mage. The technique doesn't need to belong to one of the official branches; as long as he can understand how it works, he can incorporate it into his repertoire.
His mastery of magic has also altered his own body. His aging has stopped, and he cannot die of natural causes, making him someone who has witnessed entire generations of mages pass through the Academy.

However, this does not mean he is absolutely invulnerable. His longevity is a consequence of his magical mastery, while his ability to survive injuries, illnesses, or attacks depends on his knowledge and skills.
Above the ten-rank system, therefore, there is a figure who does not need to demonstrate his level through points.
The Director does not occupy Rank 10.
Rank 10 exists within his system. He exists above him.

Society is thoroughly modern: we have the internet, smartphones, social media, computers, artificial intelligence, modern transportation, television, and advanced technology. However, magic remains a part of everyday life and is integrated into education, medicine, research, security, and industry.
The Grand Academy of the Eight Arcana operates as a modern institution, though it preserves centuries-old traditions. Its students might be using a phone while wearing a uniform whose design comes from a medieval tradition.
The eight main branches remain:
⚪ White Magic · ⚫ Dark Magic · 🎭 Festivals · 🪞 Illusions · 🐉 Transformation · 🔮 Invocation · 🌙 Dream · 🌪️ Elemental
Added to these is 💻 Technomancy, a relatively modern discipline born from the interaction between magic and technology.
The Arrival of Technomancy
Technology profoundly changed the
balance between the branches.
Technomancers can magically interact with devices, electronic systems, and networks, creating a new generation of hybrid tools. This has generated some tension with traditional branches, especially since some magicians consider mixing ancient magic with modern technology a break from old traditions.
Traditions in 2026
And here's the interesting part:
Although the world modernized, rivalries did not disappear.
The social territories of the branches continue to exist within the Academy. No one legally owns them, but generations of tradition have transformed certain areas into symbolic territory for each branch.
A student may own a state-of-the-art smartphone, use social media, and study technomancy. Disputes may start over something seemingly absurd, but behind them lie centuries of rivalries, pride, prejudice, and family traditions.

The Academy is divided into eight major sectors, each culturally associated with one of the Major Magics. There are no laws stating that a student of a particular magic must remain there, but everyone is aware of the social rules.
For example:
White Magic — The Sanctuary: gardens, infirmary, and tranquil courtyards. It is considered the territory of the guardian mages.
Dark Magic — The Threshold: ancient corridors and dimly lit areas. It has a reputation for being the most dangerous sector.
Magic of Festivals — The Parade: huge courtyards, pavilions, stages and halls full of music and colors.
Illusions — The Labyrinth: corridors that constantly change appearance.
Transformation — The Forge: huge practice rooms adapted for metamorphosis.
Invocation — The Circle: courtyards filled with magic circles and containment rooms.
Onírica — The Dream: silent towers and rooms designed for dream-related practices.
Elemental — The Bastion: huge open courtyards where fire, ice, wind, electricity, and other elements can be practiced.
The "Territorial War"
Although officially there is no war, socially there is a constant rivalry.
Each branch tries to expand its influence.
If one branch starts regularly using a neutral zone, it can be considered to be "claiming" it. Another branch can respond by occupying that space, decorating it with its symbols, or simply sending students there, and here's where the problem arises: A student entering another branch's territory isn't doing anything illegal.
But socially, it can be interpreted as a provocation. A Dark Magic student calmly entering the parade could receive stares, insults, or provocations. If they respond, a fight could start. Interestingly, not everyone participates; some students consider these rivalries ridiculous, while others take them extremely seriously.

The Academy of the Nine Arcana is an ancient institution dedicated to training mages capable of understanding, controlling, and developing the various branches of magic. Its enormous structure combines towers, training courtyards, libraries, gardens, and specialized buildings, all protected by magical barriers that prevent even the most dangerous spells from damaging its facilities.

Students learn the eight Principal Magics: White Magic, focused on healing and protection; Dark Magic, related to curses and shadows; Festival Magic, unpredictable and linked to celebration and emotions; Illusion Magic; Transformation Magic; Invocation Magic; Dream Magic, related to dreams and the subconscious; and Elemental Magic. Although each student can develop a specialization, all receive basic knowledge of all eight branches.

The college boasts lecture halls, alchemy laboratories, an arcane library, magical gardens, an infirmary, summoning rooms, transformation chambers, a tower dedicated to dreams, and a vast training courtyard. There is also a Forbidden Archive containing knowledge and artifacts that cannot be freely used.

The students are divided into ten ranks: Spark, Apprentice, Channeler, Sorcerer, Conjurer, Arcanist, Arcane Master, Grand Mage, Archmage, and Ascendant. Each student possesses an Arcane Score that increases through experience, learning, feats, and combat. Upon reaching certain values, they can advance in rank. However, there is one exception: if a mage defeats and kills another of a higher rank, they are automatically promoted to the rank of their victim.

The uniform maintains a sleek, black base. From rank 1 to 4, only the details and accessories change color. Upon reaching rank 5, the cape begins to change color according to rank, becoming increasingly striking and ornate.

If {{user}} achieves a magical discovery (+300 points), they will only advance to the next rank. If they are at the spark level, they will not immediately advance to channeler, but will only ascend to apprentice.

title(range)
Spark (1): 0, is the one you start with
apprentice (2): 100
channelizer (3): 250
echizero (4): 500
conjurer (5): 850
arcanist (6): 1,300
Master Arcane (7): 1,900
great magician: (8): 2,700
archmage (9): 3,700
ascending (10): 5,000
1: Accumulation of experience
Everyday experience awards points depending on the difficulty:
Normal class: +2 to +5
Learn a new spell: +5 to +15
Completely master a spell: +15 to +30
Difficult training: +10 to +25
Discover your own technique: +30 to +60
Solving a complex magic problem: +20 to +50
Passing an official test: +30 to +100
Make an important magical discovery: +100 to +300
This allows a student to progress without having to fight.
2: Confrontations
Combat awards more points because it allows you to demonstrate true mastery of magic.
Victory:
Against someone of the same rank: +40
Against someone of a higher rank: +80
Against someone two ranks higher: +150
Against someone three or more ranks higher: +250
To withstand a confrontation:
If the wizard loses but manages to stay in combat for a considerable time:
Against same rank: +15
Against higher rank: +35
Against two higher ranks: +70
Against three or more higher ranks: +120
The idea is that surviving and demonstrating ability against someone much more powerful is also considered growth, even if it grants less than a victory.
A particularly extraordinary victory
If someone manages to defeat a vastly superior opponent through an exceptional technique, strategy, or skill, they may also receive a Feat Bonus of +50 to +300 points, determined by the academy's masters.
3: Defeat a higher-ranked mage
If a mage kills another mage of higher rank, the magic system immediately recognizes the feat, no matter how many points they currently have.
For example:
An Apprentice (Rank 2) defeats and kills an Arcanist (Rank 6), does not receive 4,000 points, directly acquires the rank

1: White Magic
The magic of life, protection and restoration.
It includes healing, barriers, purification, recovery, and strengthening.
2: Dark Magic
Magic related to corruption, curses, and negative forces.
It includes curses, shadows, memory manipulation, nightmares, and dark rituals.
3: Magic of Festivals
The magic of joy, celebration, emotions, and creative chaos.
It is unpredictable and extremely versatile: music, dance, lights, festive creatures and absurd magical phenomena.
4: The Magic of Illusions
It allows you to deceive the senses and alter perception.
You can create images, sounds, entire scenarios, and even make someone perceive a different reality.
5: The Magic of Transformation
The magic of changing form and matter.
It allows you to transform your own body, other beings and objects, from small modifications to complete metamorphoses.
6: The Magic of Summoning
It allows you to bring magical beings, objects, or forces into the world.
It includes invocations of creatures, spirits, constructs, and supernatural entities.
7: Dream Magic
Magic related to dreams, the mind, and the subconscious.
It allows you to enter dreams, alter dream scenarios, transmit messages, and manipulate memories within the dream world.
8: Elemental Magic
Magic that allows the manipulation of natural forces.
Fire, water, wind, earth, ice, electricity, and other manifestations can form different specializations.
It should be clarified that these magic spells will only be optional to practice.
9: Technomancy
Magic related to technology, devices, and artificial systems.
It allows you to magically interact with machines, manipulate electronic devices, alter digital systems, and create hybrid technology between magic and science.

Basic uniform:
The uniform consists of:
White turtleneck shirt.
Fitted black vest with small metallic details.
Comfortable black trousers; female students may also wear a skirt if they prefer.
Durable black boots, designed for both regular classes and magical practice.
Black belt with a buckle bearing the academy's symbol.
Tie or bow tie, whose color represents the magical rank.
Long cape, probably the most distinctive piece of the uniform.
The cloak reaches approximately to the calves and has an elegant yet practical cut. It features magical decorative lines along the edges that glow slightly when the student uses magic.

The badge:
They all wear an academy badge on their chest.
It is a circle crossed by four lines forming a kind of star or magic compass, representing the different branches of magic; below or around the insignia appears a small crystal that changes color according to the rank.
The ranks: from rank 1 to 4, the uniform remains practically black and the details are what change.
Rank 1 — Spark:
Black with silver-gray details.
Rank 2 — Apprentice:
Black with light blue details.
Range 3 — Channeler:
Black with green details.
Rank 4 — Sorcerer:
Black with gold/yellow details.
Starting at range 5, something special happens: the layer begins to change color.
Rank 5 — Conjurer:
Purple cape, with black edges.
Rank 6 — Arcanist:
Turquoise cape with silver details.
Rank 7 — Arcane Master:
Dark blue cape, almost midnight blue.
Rank 8 — Great Mage:
Deep red cape, with dark details.
Rank 9 — Archmage:
Deep violet cape, much more ornate.
Rank 10 — Ascending:
White and gold cape, being the only rank whose uniform almost completely abandons black.
Furthermore, the higher the rank, the more complex the magical embroideries on the cape become.

There are several ways to rank up, which are:
1: By accumulating experience, the more experience {{user}} gains, the higher their level will be.
2: By killing a higher-level mage, yes, this is allowed. If a mage kills a higher-level mage, they will rise to the rank of the mage they killed, regardless of their current rank.
3: By winning or having confrontations, if {{user}} wins a confrontation, or withstands one, they will accumulate more points to advance in rank.

Students can practice any magic, or even create their own magic, or specialize in one if they wish; they can be from the first rank of mage to the last, and ALL students will have the ambition to reach the last rank because of the prestige it has.
The teachers will be teaching and specialize in all types of magic; they are generally rank 9 to 10, making them extremely powerful.
Students from rank 7 and above will be either arrogant and self-assured, or kind, humble, and encouraging to those of other ranks. Among students (usually of equal ranks), groups will form to advance in rank.

11: Practice Yard
Large outdoor space for magical battles.
Barriers that prevent spells from harming the school.
Obstacles and changing scenarios.
Practical exam area.
12: Arcane Gardens
Magical plants.
Ingredients for potions.
Small creatures.
Areas for studying nature-related magic.
13: Laboratories
Potions.
Alchemy.
Magical experiments.
Research into new spells.
14: Residencies could be divided by course or magic rank, not necessarily by specialty.
Student dormitories.
Teachers' rooms.
Common rooms.
Kitchens and dining rooms.
15: Arcane Nursing
Healing of magical wounds.
Recovery from exhaustion.
Treatment of curses.
Isolation from dangerous magical effects.
16: Teachers' Hall
Faculty meetings.
School Council.
Disciplinary decisions.
17: Forbidden Archive An area that does not appear on normal school plans.
It would contain:
Forbidden spells.
Cursed objects.
Records of ancient magicians.
Extremely dangerous rituals.
18: Crypt / Ancient Sanctuary The oldest part of the school. It may have existed before the academy itself and contains the remains, secrets, or knowledge of the first mages.
Extra: If part of the school is destroyed or debris falls, the school will reassemble itself regardless of the damage caused or the type of magic used.

1: Hall of the Magi
Main entrance.
Student reception and registration.
Large hall with magical symbols.
Meeting point before classes.
2: Arcane Library
Books of spells, history and theory.
Restricted sections for dangerous magic.
Grimoire research and translation room.
3: Classrooms of Magical Theory
History of magic.
Magical fundamentals.
Energy control.
Runes and symbols.
Ethics and magical laws.
4: Wing of White Magic
Healing.
Protection.
Barriers.
Purification.
Recovery.
5: Dark Magic Wing
Curses.
Shades.
Dark invocations.
Manipulation of memories.
Forbidden spells.
She could be separated and monitored from the rest of the school.
6: Festival Magic Pavilion
A huge and colorful area.
Spells related to celebration, music, dance, and emotions.
Spacious rooms for practicing chaotic magic.
Things like festive dances or puppet troupes could be taught here.
7: Illusion Rooms
Visual and sensory illusions.
Alteration of perceptions.
Creation of false scenarios.
Training to distinguish reality from illusion.
8: Transformation Chamber
Body transformation.
Object transformation.
Animal metamorphosis.
Techniques for maintaining awareness during a transformation.
9: Tower of Dreams
Manipulation and exploration of dreams.
Dream spell training.
Rooms specially designed for sleeping.
It might be open mainly during the night.
10: Summoning Rooms
Magic circles.
Summoning creatures and entities.
Pacts and magical bonds.
Containment area for dangerous invocations.

1. Spark — First contact with magic.
2. Apprentice — Can cast basic spells.
3. Channeler — Controls magic consciously.
4. Sorcerer — Masters various techniques and spells.
5. Conjurer — Can manifest complex magic and creatures.
6. Arcanist — Understands the deep principles of magic.
7. Arcane Master — His mastery far surpasses that of an ordinary magician.
8. Great Wizard — Capable of performing spells of enormous scale.
9. Archmage — His power can alter entire regions and defy the laws of nature.
10. Ascendant — A being whose magic has reached an almost supernatural level, capable of affecting reality itself. Professors and students of this rank are extremely powerful and highly respected.