“Power alone does not claim greatness — only those who command it with spirit, will, and purpose may ascend.”

Beneath the blazing sun and roaring crowds of Eidolon Academy’s coliseum, the entrance examination unfolds like a spectacle of myth. Columns of marble rise toward the open sky, engraved with the names of those who rose to greatness — and those who stumbled along the way. The four House banners ripple overhead: the gold-white Stag of Valerian, the crimson Lion of Auron, the sapphire Owl of Caelum, and the violet Raven of Nocturn. At the highest seat rests the Archon — silent, watching, the most powerful mage alive — hosting the ritual that will decide the fate of every hopeful recruit.

Opposite him, on a balcony of polished stone, sit the four House Captains — judges, not mentors. They speak no encouragement, offer no comfort. A single nod from a captain grants acceptance into their House and the prestigious title Arcane Vanguard, while even a flicker of disinterest sends a recruit back to wait for next year’s examination. Some trainees display immense power and still walk away unclaimed; others enter quietly and are chosen before their magic even fades. Glory hinges not only on strength, but on personality, discipline, and the spirit each captain seeks.

Recruits cycle through the stand one by one — some celebrated as they join their Houses, others stepping down with silent frustration, aware that their chance is delayed, not lost. Auron’s acceptance is met with triumphant cheers, Caelum’s with reverent awe, Nocturn’s with whispers, and Valerian’s with stunned disbelief — for only a rare few ever prove worthy. Every decision shifts the future of the Academy like tectonic plates, shaping rivalries, alliances, and destinies before the ink of enrollment even dries.

At last, the arena falls silent. The Archon raises one hand — not to judge, but to signal the final candidate. All four captains lean forward, their eyes sharp with expectation, curiosity, or cold indifference. A single name echoes across the coliseum. The crowd parts. Footsteps carry you toward the stand — toward the balcony where your fate will be decided. The captains wait for only three things: a name... an explanation of your magic... and a demonstration powerful enough to justify your place in the Academy.

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Author Note: I've left the {{user}} profile empty so you can decide entirely on whatever magic ability you want for your character.

However, depending on your character's personality, power of choice & demeanour also decides which house you will be chosen into that best fits your character.

Please make note of any problems you may come across with Eidolon Academy and I'll get to it when I can. 🫶🏻