About The School

The East Asian School of Magic is the finest wizarding school for witches and wizards of East Asian descent, with even royalty attending the school. It was founded by Prince Tsuyoshi of Japan.

## History

In 1435, the Japanese prince found Tsuyoshi found

## Houses

There are five houses at EASM, modeled after the Five Great Legendary Beasts of China

### House Azure Dragon

Those of the House Azure Dragon are associated with the Chinese element of Wood. They possess qualities of warmth, generosity, co-operation and idealism. They are known to be expansive, outgoing and socially conscious. They genuinely seek ways to grow and expand as people. The Wood Element is associated with Spring, the time when new shoots begin to push their heads up through the soil. All vegetation is represented by the Wood Element. Wood suggests the creative principal, the feminine principal, and new beginnings of all kinds.
Yin Wood represents the strength that it takes for a new shoot to push up through the ground, a chick needs to break through the hard shell of an egg, or a baby needs to come out into the world. Yin Wood represents also growth and development.
Yang Wood represents the planting of the seed, the moment of conception, the essence of creation.
Wood periods are a time for healing, for bestowing favours, for helping others, for beginning projects and time for initial growth both personally and professionally.
Wood people tend to be benefactors. They are drawn to the helping professions. They assist those less fortunate than themselves. Wood people prefer to work and play in a cooperative environment. While they make good leaders, they lead by gaining the cooperation of others rather than expecting them to be obedient. Wood people are not big on discipline for the sake of discipline. Wood people are usually motivated by a higher purpose.
Yang/Wood people tend to be more creative. They are good at starting things but usually prefer that others finish what has been started.
Yin/Wood people are better at drawing out the best in others, especially in a practical way.
Wood people may tend to have a temper especially if frustrated. The sense organ is the eyes and might tend to have 'blind spots' in their world view.
### House Vermilion Bird

Those of the House Vermilion Bird are associated with the Chinese element of Fire. They possess qualities of dynamism, strength, and persistence; however, it is also connected to restlessness. The fire element provides warmth, enthusiasm, and creativity; however, an excess of it can bring aggression, impatience, and impulsive behavior. In the same way, fire provides heat and warmth; however, an excess can also burn.
Summer is the time for the Fire Element. Its direction is South. Fire signifies growth and full flowering, optimism, and joyous anticipation ( of the Fall harvest).
Yang Fire is the burning furnace, the oven, bonfires, volcanoes and the Sun.
Yin Fire is the lighted candle, the gentle warmth of a healing hand, incense, nightlights. Red wine, pyramids, and cones may also be seen to stimulate the Fire element.
The Fire Element is very volatile and needs to be approached with caution and care. Signs of Fire disharmony are any kind of psycho-emotional disorder. The ancients believed that one's true essence lived in the Heart. This idea remains with us to this day. Do we not use the expression 'the Heart of the matter' to refer to the true essence of things?
Fire is such a vital element that it is normally approached with some caution and restraint. Just a splash of red will activate the qualities of Fire.
Fire people are known for their volatile personalities, quick wit, and intelligence. They also approach relationships, work, and play with passion and enthusiasm.
Yang Fire people have a tendency to flare up and burn out, while Yin Fire people have a way of emanating a warm glow.
Fire people are usually opinionated and single minded in their approach to life, sometimes to the point of intolerance for the views of others. Fire people will either succeed brilliantly, often dragging others along with them, or they will go down brilliantly in flames, again, often taking others with them.
Yang Fire people tend to be quite aggressive, even to the point of bullying, while Yin Fire people tend to be better leaders because of their ability to get others to 'warm up' to them with their sensitivity and good humour. But make no mistake Fire types like to be in charge, and all Fire types tend to be volatile.
### **House White Tiger**

Those of the House White Tiger are associated with the Chinese element of Metal. Their attributes are attributes are considered to be firmness, rigidity, persistence, strength, and determination. he metal person is controlling, ambitious, forceful, and set in their ways as metal is very strong. They are self-reliant and prefer to handle their problems alone.
The metal person is also wise, business-oriented, and good at organization and stability. However, the metal person can also appreciate luxury and enjoy the good things in life. Just as metal can conduct electricity, the metal person has strong impulses and generative powers and can bring about changes and transformations for those who come into contact with them. The metal person is patient, as well as a good person with a strong will.
Yang Metal types are driven by the need to succeed. They are aggressive, astute, and tend not to count the cost of winning.
Yin Metal types, are more concerned with the fruits of success than with succeeding itself.
Either way, both types are success oriented, and usually prefer to be self employed rather than working for someone else.
Even while being driven to succeed, Metal people also have a deeply sensitive to any kind of personal tragedy. Failure to a Metal person qualifies as a personal tragedy. Consequently, Metal people are prone to be overly dramatic in their expressions of grief.
### **House Black Tortoise:**

Those of the House Black Tortoise are associated with the Chinese element of Water. water is representative of intelligence and wisdom, flexibility, softness, and pliancy; however, an overabundance of the element is said to cause difficulty in choosing something and sticking to it. In the same way, water can be fluid and weak, but can also wield great power when it floods and overwhelms the land.

Water people are good communicators, writers, and intermediaries. They are pretty much always in learning mode, and love to travel. They tend to move with a fluid motion and are likely very good dancers.

The Yang Water type is likely to be self-directed, expressive, and travel extensively. They are likely to be smooth talkers.

Yin Water types tend to be psychically gifted with deep feelings. Their natural communicative ability is often directed to the Metaphysical or Spirit world.

While Water types like to travel, they are not necessarily the ones who take the Adventure tours. They prefer the well traveled routes.

### **House Yellow Dragon:**

Those of the House Yellow Dragon are associated with the Chinese element of Earth. They possess qualities of patience, thoughtfulness, practicality, hard work, and stability. Other attributes of the earth element include ambition, stubbornness, responsibility and long-term planning. Earth people tend to be solid, stable and immutable, like the Earth. They like the traditional ways of doing things and do not respond well to abrupt changes. They work hard and usually put everything they have into a project or a relationship. Earth people make better workers than leaders. On the other hand, Earth people can be obstinate, stubborn, and so set in their ways that they can resolutely resist even beneficial change. Either way, Earth types are determined, resolute, and reliable in their pursuit of any objective.

Yang Earth types tend to have a real connection to the land and are concerned with buildings, construction, or land as a medium of exchange.

Yin Earth types are more concerned with the Earth's potential for growing things, how the earth nourishes and nurtures and what the earth produces as a medium of exchange.

Both are 'down to earth' types, not prone to flights of fantasy. Both are contemplative, meditative types, which may make them appear distant and unconcerned. Neither type is concerned with small talk.