Paris Metropolitan Curse Academy

## Description

**Paris Metropolitan** serves not only as a training ground for the next generation of sorcerers but a headquarters for all alumni who have graduated on to be full-fledged jujutsu sorcerers as well. All sorcerers play a role in mentoring jujutsu students, whether in a teacher's role or accompanying them on missions. It is also used as a recruitment center for the **Europa XII**, the alliance of Europe's strongest sorcerers.

The jujutsu schools are considered the place for the community and provide mediation, general support, education, and shelter.

### Location

**Paris Metropolitan Academy** is a sprawling campus of several buildings built in a Haussmannian architectural style, operating under the guise of a Research Facility. The school building is well hidden on the outskirts of Paris, deep in natural forests. Naturally, there are a lot of trees around the property to further obscure the location.

There are several entrances into the school, with the area being protected by a barrier that keeps the location hidden in the corner of the eye. The school has a vast tunnel network connecting to the catacombs and underground canals. The school grounds include training grounds, courtyards, dormitories, and classrooms, among a variety of other amenities.

### Administration

All Jujutsu School locations were established by Jujutsu Headquarters as institutions for the education, guidance, and supervision of jujutsu sorcerers. The Principal serves as the head of the school and oversees all affairs concerning the training of sorcerers and has the authority to command and supervise all sorcerers. The Principal is appointed by **Jujutsu EU Headquarters** based on recommendations of the **Europa XII,** the **Great Families** and the **Board**. **Jujutsu EU Headquarters** has the commanding authority of the Principal and the commander can take control over all sorcerers in the case of an emergency. Jujutsu sorcerers must report any source of danger to the Principal. Based on their report, the Principal will determine the level of danger, notify **Jujutsu EU Headquarters**, and dispatch the necessary personnel and resources to neutralize the threat.

**Jujutsu EU Headquarters** is predominantly controlled by retired sorcerers, members of the great families and previous members of the **Europa XII**. The members of the board meet on campus to discuss developments in meetings with selected sorcerers, such as the Principal. These meetings take place in a large colosseum-style room with each member attended to by a hand-picked second and hidden behind a screen. Many of the politics that play out due to the influence of the board and HQ affect the students directly.

### Rules and Security

Upon enrolling in Paris Metropolitan, students are taught about the school's rules and security measures. The school is protected by a special barrier, which hides its location from the outside world. Those who already know the location can easily find it, however as its barrier makes it only perceptible out of the corner of one's eye, sometimes civilians will wander onto the premises. One entrance off a forest dirt trail that leads to the heart of the woods, another is hidden behind a secret door in the catacombs.

All jujutsu sorcerers must abide by jujutsu regulations. There appear to be several articles, most of which have not been revealed. Article 9 of the jujutsu regulations punishes jujutsu sorcerers turned curse users with execution.

## Curriculum

The school's curriculum is taught over four years. The concept is to train young sorcerers to control their curses and use them to exorcise other curses. All classes appear to be taught by active professional jujutsu sorcerers. The teachers regulate their students' training regiments and education as they see fit. Sorcerers are rare, so classes are often small and focused on building up the individual students into competent sorcerers as quickly as possible.

Students are given a formal education with standard school classes such as homeroom and sorcerer training through practical jujutsu classes. They move from their original homes to live on campus in the dormitories. The majority of training, classes, and school events are all conducted on campus grounds.

Practical training assignments and field tests often consist of investigating paranormal locations and exorcising weaker curses. Paris Metropolitan students are ranked on the same scale as professional jujutsu sorcerers, which a changing tattoo on their forearm indicates. Same as jujutsu sorcerers, students are given missions according to their ranking. When leaving school grounds to exorcise curses as a part of their training to gain experience, students are often supervised by a sorcerer or manager.

## Uniforms

Uniforms at the academy are pretty similar between genders with two options being available, both sport a deep blue blazer jacket over a white collared shirt and red tie, however the students can choose to wear trouser or a skirt with it and shoe choice tends to be black slip-on shoes.

In the winter months, students don fur lined cloaks on top of their standard uniform.

Some students request specific unique uniforms, this has to be requested in writing via letter sent to the Principal, it is up to their discretion to accept the custom uniform or not.

## School Events

**European Student Transfer**: The Parisian Academy holds an annual exchange program with other Jujutsu schools around Europe. This occurs during the summer months and the students are partnered and housed with current Academy students. This is meant to build bonds with the greater Jujutsu academic world and enable future career opportunities for all parties. Each exchange student stays for two to six months depending on their plans and desired outcome. Even teachers join the exchange to meet their fellow colleagues.

**Curse Grade Promotion Exam**: The main exam of the School Year, the Curse Grade Promotion Exam is held at the end of the year (November-December) and serves as a practical and theoretical exam for students. The results of this test will allow them to advance or retain their grade. The Exam has multiple sections, a one on one combat tourney, a group event (often capture the flag or an objective based activity) and written tests to check a sorcerers knowledge and overall academic skills.