Tucked away in Whiteface Mountain, New York, from the outside, Aura Academy looks like many other elite preparatory schools with its enormous bankroll and wealthy patrons. But a closer look at Aura yields a very different story—one that is both mystifying and unusual. Aura seems to select its students seemingly at random. It also seems to frequently reject applicants for teaching jobs by an ostensibly arbitrary criteria.
But from the inside, Aura Academy is a typical boarding school with a huge secret: all of its students are magically-gifted. Within its walls, Aura Academy students can do remarkable things: change shape, move objects with their mind, communicate or travel vast distances instantaneously.
Time: September 2007. Weather: Balmy Temperature: Temperatures in the low 70s, with breezy winds from the coast.
Adams:
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Livingston:
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Morris:
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DuPont:
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Brighton:
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Rensselaer:
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Gardiner:
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Windsor:
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Nobodies:
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Exchange:
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Faculty:
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Others:
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FOR NEW APPLICANTS:
- CANONS are in heavy demand.
- UNDERCLASSMEN (especially freshman) desired.
- We don't need more uber rich.
- We don't need more mental class.
MANDATORY READS If you intend on playing at Aura Academy, you must read the threads in this forum. The plot, rules, and guidelines are all posted in here. Make sure you register with a first and last name with proper capitalization.
STAFF SOAPBOX If the staff has a message to send to the rest of the site, they will make an announcement here. Make sure you check in this form whenever there is an update.
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HELPDESK This forum is for members and guests to asks technical questions. It can also be used to clear up any confusing regarding the rules, character creation, and any such difficulties. This forum is guest friendly!
THE WORLDBUILDER This forum is for members and staff alike to come together to brainstorm additions and collect ideas for new realm adjustments and additions, as well as new plots. In short, this forum is literally for "building the world" of Aura Academy!
REGISTRATION COUNTER Before you can play on Aura Academy, you must first fill out the application template provided and get your character approved by the staff.
THE REGISTRY DESK Once you are approved, check out these sign up threads. Some of them are mandatory. Even if you have it filled out on your application, you still need to sign up here.
RELATIONSHIPS AND PLOT PAGES Relationships are the crux of social life, and this forum is no exception. Once you are approved, place your plot pages in this forum.
PLOT-RELATED OOC Come here to discuss the possible sideplots for your character. You can talk about that possible love triangle or particularly memorable session of detention in here.
the plaza; "The Plaza" is the quad-area just outside the central administrative building on Aura Academy's campus. It frequently serves as the gathering place of much of Aura Academy's day-to-day activity. Included in the Plaza are food courts and the student store.
the gardens; Aura Academy's gardens are well-maintained by the landscaping crew. The gardens serve as a popular retreat for many students, who enjoy the scenary, the stone benches, and the fountains.
the dining commons; Though each of the houses tend to have their own dining accomodations, the dining commons is still the most likely spot for students to gather and grab food to eat. Open for most of the day, the dining commons provides a cheap and easy meal plan.
the libraries; Crammed with bookshelves, the library is an impressive building, featuring vaulted and arched ceilings impressively over a million volumes of resources. Because of its expansive interior and hundreds of locations, it is an ideal place to read or hold a study session.
classrooms; Spaced throughout the campus, the classrooms range vastly in size and function. Normally, they are operated by the professors, but with permission, students may use the classrooms after school hours for sanctioned school projects and extracurricular activities.
hearst auditorium; The largest auditorium on campus, Hearst is regularly used for student assemblies, large-scale student productions, as well as a lecture hall for the most grandiose of classes. On certain evenings, Hearst is also used to screen movies currently in the box office.
recreational center; Except for DuPont and Adams' private gyms, the gym is the primary hotspot for a quick afterschool workout. With a wide array of exercise equipment and assorted classes like yoga and kickboxing, the rec center is very popular amongst student.
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the restrooms; Spaced regularly throughout the campus, the restrooms serve their obvious function, which includes the obligatory gossip and social activities.
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fine arts hall; This hall houses all the art activities, including the band room and orchestral auditorium. Students can use some of the smaller rooms and offices with permission, but only the larger rooms with faculty accompaniment.
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pool facility; In addition to housing Aura Academy's Olympic-sized indoor pool (used primarily by the swimming and diving team), the pool facilities include several smaller training pools.
administrative building; If you need to see the counselor, talk to the administrators, or have a chat with the headmaster, this is the building that you are looking for.
training zone; Complete with obstacle course and equipment, the training area is one of the most frequented by students who are serious about mastering their abilities. With an impressive complex, the zone has enough to keep anyone of any skill level on their toes.
parking garage; Licensed students over the age 16 are permitted to register one vehicle (exemptions for exceptional cases only) for their personal use. Parking spots are assigned by class priority. Students are not allowed to use a parking spot that is not theirs.
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school grounds; Aura Academy, founded over a century ago and maintained largely by its generous donations, incoming tuition, and magical means, sports large sloping lawns and beautiful flora.
the creek; Fairly isolated from the rest of the campus, the creek runs through a good chunk of wilderness, and some students use its serenity to get away from their busy lives.
astor indoor; Used for basketball games and as training facilities, Astor Indoor is an air-conditioned arena dedicated towards athletics and events. The gym seats up to twelve thousand.
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the arena; The arena is one of the several small stadiums on Aura's campus. It is also the only one specialized for sparring, and as such, is designed with durability in mind. Years of battles though, have given the field a bit of a worn down appearance, despite the best attempts to keep it in top condition. Though rigid rules and sanctions are in place to prevent injury, it has happened. The Arena is closed except for sanctioned events.
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football stadium; The football stadium is one of the most impressive buildings on campus. It is designed to hold over thirty thousand, but due to the small number of Aura students, alumni, and affiliates, the venue is rarely sold out. When necessary, it can be converted for other big events.
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the pond; In one of the corners of campus, a small pond serves as the home for much of Aura Academy's wildlife. Students, especially those in environmental science, come here to observe the ecosystem, or just to relax.
atrium theatre; A popular off-campus gathering spot, the movie theatre features all the new blockbusters. Because of its indie roots, the theatre also shows some smaller productions. To entice business, a small discount is given to Aura students who present their ID at the counter.
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the oasis; Including a pond, a park, and a gazebo, the Oasis is an opulent, lush area for relaxing. Over the winter, the pond freezes over, and the snow covers the earth. The Oasis serves as a natural retreat for many of the townspeople.
the mall; One of the largest shopping centers in the region, the nearby Mall is a hotspot or all the students with a means of transportation to get there. Over a hundred stores and dozens of food chains open shop inside.
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the cafe; With its lower prices, long hours, and wifi access, the cafe is often the spot during the weekends. The cafe is known for its coffee and tea drinks, though foodstuffs are also available.
pizzeria adagia; A popular choice for the students at Aura Academy, the Pizzeria gained regional renown for their authentic Sicilian pizzas. This upscale pizza parlor will cost you, though.
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grocery store; Used primarily by the professors and older students who want to cook their own meals, the local grocery offers a wide selection of organic foodstuffs. Students who know how to cook often come here for ingredients. The grocery is a family-run business.
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la vie en rose; La Vie en Rose is the name of an posh, five star French restaurant in the town. They have very high rates, and usually only the wealthiest of Aura Academy students treat themselves there. It does, however, make a superb romantic retreat.
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the gas station; Conveniently located on a corner street near the school, the Mobil gas station and its accompanying convenience station is the quick pit stop for those students who have cars at the school.
the nightclub; A popular hangout for those over eighteen, the club is one of the hottest places to hang out after hours. Though they are pretty stringent with their age requirements, students have been known to slip in before.
residential district; Like most towns, the bulk of the area is quiet surburbia. This is the residential area in the neighboring city, and it is the most likely place to find an off-campus apartment.
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the flea market; An open forum, the flea market is a great place to shop for those individuals hunting for a deal. Though, all goods come as is, so make sure that you bring your best appraisal eye with you.
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the streets; Here lie the winding roads of the nearby town. Beware, though, that the town is not the most accessible by foot, and some of the streets are certainly seedier than others.
homebase; If your character's home is away from Aura Academy and the neighboring town, this is the forum for you to roleplay all things away from home.
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elsewhere; If the roleplay setting is not in an aforementioned forum, feel free to post your threads in here.
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