Willowcraft School of Arcane Arts

**Willowcraft School of Arcane Arts** was a school for the magically gifted. Founded more than 120 years ago by six great witches and wizards, the school was established not far from the Arcane City of Babblebrooke. Regardless if they were born in the magical world or not, teens received their acceptance letter between the age of 13 and 14 through owls or ravens, Thus, began their 4 years of arcane education.

When the school year started, students were teleported via the parchment just past the teleportation line. New students were sorted into one of the five houses randomly as they stepped into the castle. Each house had certain reputations stemmed from the house's traditions, often associated with heads of houses and the house founders.

Willowcraft offered a variety of subjects, from the art of divination spells to modern technology enhancement, Willowcraft encouraged students to experiment. The first year of study was a general introduction. Students have the opportunity to branch out into specific schools of magic in later years.

Students who graduated with exceptional result had the opportunity to enter directly to the government. Others chose to go into apprenticeships, or continue their schooling.

## History

### Early History

Willowcraft was founded more than a hundred years ago by six great wizards and witches, Sapientia Albusibis, Aurum Flavoleo, Coraxater, Rowan Coraxater, Calliope Rufucastor, Edward Kaerucan and Altur Temprum. Altur Temprum was the Headmaster of Willowcraft, balancing the force of the other five founders. Despite their different idealogy, the founders focused primarily on the students well-being and self-growth. Unlike other parts of the magical world, the school was against discrimination against non-pureblood, or individuals from the non-magical land.

Headmaster Temprum selected the school's location based on Divination result. The school was build by the six founders, with the five Head of House designing their own common room. Though the forest was part of the school's campus, the deeper end was left unexplored. Students were advised against steeping into the Deep Forest.

After 20 years, a war broke out. Aurum Flavoleo passed away after going to a battle. Few years later, Sapientia Albusibis disappeared without a trace. Only four of the original founders remained.

### Middle History

About 50 years after the school's establishment, Willowcraft becomes the first school to incorporate Technology Creation into the school's curriculum. Though this caused minor disputes between the faculties, students from other countires were attracted to the school. Sapientia Albusibis remained missing, despite the school's effort to find her.

### Recent History

The Head of House Kaerucan, Edward Kaerucan, passed away after hunting for a great monster.

Two years ago, Joseph Sinclair went missing. A few months later, Heather Blackburn went missing after she was caught using Forbidden Spells.

## A Typical Year for Willowcraft Students

### Summer

During summer vacation, students from all over the world returned to their home, leaving only a handful of students at the school. At the end of the summer vacation, students attended the annual Summer Festival in Babblebrook City.

### Fall

Late September marks the school's Homecoming event. Flavoleo students would help organize the school dance.

October 31st marked beginning of winter and Samhain.

### Winter

November 11th was the school's Anniversary and Willowcraft's Open Day. Families were invited to the school, where students showcased what they had learned so far.

Late December was the Winter Festival. Flavoleo students were responsible for organizing the winter dance ball.

New Light Day was in January.
On February 14th, students celebrated Valentine's Day.

#### Spring

Sports Day happened in March.

Late April, students attended their week-long exams.

## Houses

Main article: Willowcraft Houses

Willowcraft students were divided into five houses:

## Administration

The highest position of staff at Willowcraft was the Headmaster or Headmistress. There was also a Deputy Headmaster or Headmistress, who would take over responsibilities of the Headmaster should the circumstances demand it.

### Heads of Willowcraft

The Headmaster or Headmistress was the chief administrator of the School. They made all major decisions regarding the safety and the day-to-day functioning of the school, and had the power to override any decision made by any other authoritative facilitator at the school.

The first and current Headmaster of Willowcraft School of Arcane Arts was Altur Temprum.

### Deputy Heads

The Deputy Headmaster or Deputy Headmistress assisted the Headmaster or Headmistress in their duties. In the event of a Headmaster or Headmistress' incapacitation, the deputy served as temporary head until the school could elect a new, permanent one.

The previous Deputy Head was Aurum Flavoleo. The position was taken over by Rowan Coraxater after Aurum's death.

### Heads of House

Head of House was the title for a Teacher at Willowcraft School of Arcane Arts who was responsible for one of the five Houses: Albusibis, Flavoleo, Coraxater, Rufucastor, and Kaerucan. It was possible for a Head of House to serve concurrently as Deputy Head, but not as Headmaster/Headmistress.

## Sports Team

Tryouts for House Clutch Cudgel, Blitzball, and Trashball teams happened at the very beginning of the school year. The Tryouts were organized by Game Referee Adam Ishii. House Captains were responsible for choosing team members.

At the end of the school year, Willowcraft would form a school sports team to face off opponents from other schools. Team members were chosen by Adam Ishii based on their ability and game result during inter house competitions.