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               MAHOUTOKORO SCHOOL OF MAGIC

THE BASICS

Location: Minami Iwo Jima, Japan Student Body: Between 3,000 and 4,000 students Student Ages: 8 years through 18 years Magical Specialties: Magical Theory, Enchantment, Illusionary Magic

A BRIEF HISTORY

The reality of just how Mahoutokoro came to be is as shrouded in mystery and misdirection as the school itself. Legend states that a dragon from the moon was tamed by Seimei, the first wizard of Japan, and that the island upon which the castle itself sits rose up from the sea when summoned by the wizard and his companion. The school appears to be a well-kept if somber Shinto temple to the untrained eye, allowing those without magical abilities to wander the campus freely without realizing what, exactly, takes place right in front of them. Being so densely populated, Mahoutokoro has been a day school for the past half a century, offering magical trains that depart from the island and arrive wherever the students are due home rather than dormitories for their students. As a result, the students attending Mahoutokoro appear more restrained than others around the world. While their focus is excellence, and there is no shortage of fun-- Mahoutokoro is well-known for their Quidditch fanaticism, and the school boasts no fewer than a dozen teams for intramural play. Robes of Mahoutokoro students mimic the fashion of traditional Japanese kimono, and are enchanted to grow with each student, changing color whenever their experience with magic grows. Arriving pink, then blue, green, purple, and red, these robes turn gold if their wearer achieves top marks in their subjects. If a student performs Dark Magic, or violates the school Code of Conduct, however, their robes turn white. This is the height of dishonor for a Mahoutokoro student and is grounds for immediate expulsion, where the student’s wand is snapped.

CLASS STRUCTURE

The students of Mahoutokoro are no strangers to hard work. Their school’s grading system is collective, but competitive. Every student is ranked academically according to year. Diligence, successful spellwork, and test scores can boost or drop a student’s standing, and those who acheive highest rank are immortalized forever within the white walls of the castle. Behind the scenes, a similar ranking of students’ reputations has a lively following that calculates each student’s popularity. The comprehensive list offers an unofficial view into the social politics of the school.

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Liang Hong - Seer and Best-Selling Author of Wixing Moon: Gender in Modern Magical Society Jae Kim - Popular WNN Broadcaster and Talk-Show Host