#solemis

[lalalian]

ranking & schools | aethergarde academy dr school program

date: july 17, 2024

assignment type: reading + questions

hellloooo! welcome to your second assignment, today, we'll just be getting directly into the notes. Please answer the questions at the end of the assignment-- with a minimum of 75 words per question. This assignment is due by next Wednesday, July 24th.

CHAPTER I - SCHOOLS & RANKING

AETHERGARDE ACADEMY

You may know by now that the most famous dragon rider school is Aethergarde Academy. Aside from the fact that it's student body almost entirely consist of S-ranked riders, what else is special about Aethergarde Academy? Aethergarde's magic curriculum is known to be the most rigorous out of most schools out there-- the fact that a student must earn a passing score on a glyph course-- the fact there even is a glyph course-- is only a small part of why it's such a well-known and prestigious school.

Aethergarde Academy was founded by Deana Exalos Empyrigate, Alec Mathis Helvengrim, Len Catalina Qaruiabrim (Olena is now simply Len), and Gladyes Tybees Gaiangrove, essentially the entirety of the Guardian hunting clan besides for Jean Lune Kashmir, after the death of Mikhael Sol Kashmir. Aethergarde not only was created to live out Sol Kashmir's last wish, but started out as an academy for all riders, no matter what rank; this changed as more riders turned to Aethergarde to seek a career as an official dragon rider. Eventually, four other academies were created in a similar likeness to Aethergarde-- you may know these academies as Empyrigate Academy, Helvengrim Academy, Qaruiabrim Academy, and Gaiangrove Academy.

Aethergarde Academy has a strict no bribery and a fair admission process-- this means that any teacher or staff that has received bribery from a student/a student's family is immediately fired from the academy, and the student must be relocated to a different school. This rule is called the Solemis Policy. If a student's cheated or engaged in bribery in Aethergarde Academy, said student cannot attend Empyrigate Academy, Helvengrim Academy, Qaruiabrim Academy, or Gaiangrove Academy. They must enroll in an academy for lower tiered riders. Recently, students from these schools (Empyrigate, Helvengrim, Qaruiabrim, and Gaiangrove) were held to the same rule.

AETHERGARDE'S MAGIC CURRICULUM

As mentioned previously, Aethergarde requires it's students to master the basics of glyph magic-- no other school does this purely because of how difficult this kind of magic is. Glyph magic is also quite a recent magic technique-- although it has existed for thousands of years, even the most talented scholars were unable to make sense of them for the longest time. Aside from glyph magic, Aethergarde focuses on the movement of mana in the aura, the mental image, and security*.

*You'll learn these characteristics in detail in a different chapter*

RANKING

How does ranking determine what schools a student is invited to? A student is not invited to schools like Aethergarde simply because 'S-tier riders are better than other riders'-- Students with a high mana capacity flourish more in academies that prepare them for the jobs that only an S-ranked rider could do best.

No matter how hard an E-ranked rider or even a human works at becoming part of the Thorns, they could never be as qualified as an S-ranked rider that works equally as hard. An E-ranked rider cannot form spells higher than II-- in comparison, an S-tier rider are able to hold V tier spells, Six, after proper schooling, they could hold a level II ranked spell in their sleep.

The separation may seem a little dystopian, but it is simply because of skill set differences. Lower ranked riders are taught more heavily in laws and government, while higher tier riders are taught how to harness their power safely and in a useful way.

It's important to realize that higher ranked riders do not have to become protectors. If an S-tier rider doesn't feel that they belong in violent spaces, that rider can easily choose not to.

RANKING: CAPABILITES AND ASSETS

There are six rankings, starting from the weakest to the most powerful, they are as follows:

E, D, C, B, A, and of course, S.

Note that: We are discussing riders that are in the Eudora Empire, and spell capability limits are after proper schooling.

E-ranked riders

E-ranked riders are slightly stronger than the average human. It's pretty much impossible for lower ranked riders to bond to dragons that have higher mana capacities purely because their soul cannot match those dragons' at all. It's possible for higher ranked riders to bond to lower ranked dragons; however, it's not common. E-ranked riders who work hard to learn magic typically struggle to cast spells III and above after schooling, though a generous portion of E-ranked riders struggle to cast a level II spell. E-ranked riders cannot cast AOE spells, even if it's level I.

D-ranked riders

D-ranked riders are stronger than the average human. They are able to cast level III spells at the most, but are unable to hold them for long. D-ranked riders can cast AOE I-II spells after schooling.

C-ranked riders

C-ranked riders typically are desired in lower ranked soldier roles. They're not terribly strong, but they aren't weak. C-ranked riders can cast level III AOE spells and can cast level IV if they specialize in magic after schooling. These riders are also considered mid-tier.

B-ranked riders

B-ranked riders are considered to be higher ranked. Generally, they work to protect more important cities and are often hired to protect a noble family as a knight. A B-ranked rider can enroll in Empyrigate Academy, Helvengrim Academy, Qaruiabrim Academy, or Gaiangrove Academy. These riders can conjure spells up to level V with enough training, and can cast AOE spells up to level IV after schooling. B-ranked riders may also receive marriage proposals from lower noble families.

A-ranked riders

A-ranked riders often work for dukes or royals-- many marry into higher noble families as well. They can cast level V spells with enough training, but can also cast another spell (levels I-III) at the same time. They can cast AOE spells up to level V. An A-ranked rider can enroll in Empyrigate Academy, Helvengrim Academy, Qaruiabrim Academy, or Gaiangrove Academy.

S-ranked riders

S-ranked riders are the most well known kind of riders out there. The highest ranked S-tier riders are incredibly unique in how they fight, think, or even how they cast spells. S-ranked riders can easily cast multiple spells after schooling, and are able to cast level VI spells. S-tier riders can cast AOE spells up to level Vi, but more comfortably at level V. S-ranked riders are the most desirable marriage candidate and/or knight; they typically always enroll in Aethergarde Academy. An S-ranked rider can enroll in Empyrigate Academy, Helvengrim Academy, Qaruiabrim Academy, or Gaiangrove Academy if they refuse to enroll in Aethergarde Academy.

Oki doki, so idk if this was long enough or not, I hope so? I kinda struggled writing this bc I felt like I was talking about the things I've already written down in the script T-T

Here are the questions! Again, please answer them by next Wednesday (July 24th).

Click me to go to the homework questions! I'll have grades out as soon as I can.

Also like another announcement-- No assignment this Friday! I'm flying out from Thailand to the U.S. to get back home... Perfect time to actually shift??? We'll see, idk LMAO

how do I see my grade?

I’ll send it through email within a few days after you submit your assignment. It should say ‘Score released: Chapter 1.1 Notes : Crit Questions’ in the sub heading of the email.

This is what you’ll see in the email! The circled statement will contain your actual score. Ignore the score at the bottom.

[lamtncz]

10 Tipů na Dárek pro Ženy: Inspirujte se pro Speciální Příležitosti Hledáte ten správný dárek pro ženu ve svém životě? Ať už je to pro vaši přítelkyni, manželku, maminku nebo kamarádku, přinášíme vám deset tipů na dárky, které zaručeně potěší a udělají radost. 1. Šperky Šperky jsou klasickým a vždy oblíbeným dárkem. Zvažte elegantní náušnice, stylový náramek nebo krásný náhrdelník. Personalizované šperky s iniciálami nebo datem narození jsou také skvělou volbou, která přidává osobní dotek. 2. Luxusní Parfém Vůně je velmi osobní záležitostí a luxusní parfém může být perfektní dárek. Vyberte vůni, která odráží osobnost obdarované a dodá jí pocit výjimečnosti. 3. Wellness Balíček Darujte jí den plný relaxace s wellness balíčkem. Může to být návštěva lázní, masáž nebo domácí wellness set s vonnými svíčkami, oleji a koupelovými solemi. 4. Stylová Kabelka Kabelka je praktický a zároveň módní dárek. Vyberte kabelku, která bude ladit s jejím stylem a kterou bude moci nosit jak do práce, tak na volný čas. 5. Personalizovaný Dárek Personalizované dárky, jako jsou gravírované šperky, fotoalba s vašimi společnými fotkami nebo personalizované kalendáře, dodávají dárku zvláštní hodnotu a ukazují, že jste si dali záležet. 6. Kvalitní Kosmetika Luxusní kosmetika je dárek, který ocení každá žena. Sady na péči o pleť, profesionální make-up nebo voňavé tělové mléko udělají radost a dopřejí pocit luxusu. 7. Knižní Poklad Pokud je vášnivou čtenářkou, věnujte jí knihu, kterou si už dlouho přeje, nebo novinku od jejího oblíbeného autora. E-knihy a audioknihy jsou také skvělou alternativou. 8. Gurmánské Dobroty Delikatesní balíčky plné vybraných čokolád, kvalitního vína, sýrů nebo exotického koření jsou dárkem, který potěší každého gurmána. Přidejte osobní vzkaz pro ještě větší radost. 9. Zážitkový Dárek Zážitkové dárky, jako jsou lístky na koncert, let balónem, kurz vaření nebo víkendový pobyt, přinášejí nezapomenutelné okamžiky a společné zážitky. 10. Módní Doplněk Stylové šály, rukavice, sluneční brýle nebo hodinky jsou módními doplňky, které obohatí její šatník a udělají radost. Závěr Při výběru dárku je důležité myslet na vkus a zájmy obdarované osoby. Personalizované a promyšlené dárky mají největší úspěch, protože ukazují, že vám na ní záleží. Nezáleží na tom, zda je dárek velký nebo malý, důležité je, aby byl dán s láskou. Těmito tipy můžete najít ideální dárek, který potěší a překvapí každou ženu ve vašem životě.

[enderfalldl]

Shot concept of Solemi from 'Stars Die Out' asking for someone to come see the view.

Hope Y'all Enjoy [:

[springdolly]

I'm kinda basic, but I like Johnlock. Also unpopular opinion, but I thought that Mary(?) and John were kinda cute sometimes, especially in der first episodes with both of them together. Also I think that Mycroft and Lestrade would be cute together, but that opinion is solemy based on a fanfiction that i've read. Same with Moriarty and Moran(who isn't even in the series,the fanfiction was just that fun to read). What about you? What are your ships (if you have any)?

GUYS I HAVE ONE EPISODE OF SHERLOCK LEFT IM GONNA DIE

I NEED FIC RECS AND RECS OF OTHER SERIES WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF PERFECTION ASAP

[galadrieljones]

Spring Break Sketch #1: Sparrow Lavellan

Aesthetic words: wine, sun-kissed, flame

Sparrow belongs to @solemis <3

[silent-of-spirit]

@katalyna-rose replied to your post “Hmmm… to be brave and post the smut I wrote? Or to continue being...”

Please post the sin!

@solemis replied to your post “Hmmm… to be brave and post the smut I wrote? Or to continue being...”

POST ITTTTT ❤ I'd love to read it!

@buttsonthebeach replied to your post “Hmmm… to be brave and post the smut I wrote? Or to continue being...”

Dooo iiittt

Damn y’all xD Okay, okay I will stop being a shy bug and post it when I get back from therapy. You are the best xD (Encourage the sin yesssssss)

[vargonautic]

Hey lovely! An OC fact swap for you: Sparrow is dalish but she originally came from Rivain! Her parents abandoned their dalish clans to run away together. They later became a wealthy family in Seere. When her family passed away she joined clan Lavellan. :)

Ohh how cool! Running away together is one of my favourite tropes so I’m sold on this story already ;D

Ela is originally from a clan on the outskirts of Antiva, called Lin’samahl, which I totally made up :^)After she gets separated from them she travels on foot (over the course of several years and long breaks but still lol) all the way to clan Lavellan near the Free Marchers

[juniper-tree]

💖💌

You are such a delight!  Thank you!!  And we will talk more, in your discord server :D  Thank you for setting it up, it’s so fun.

[patheticnugbaby]

Solas. Cuddles in tulip fields, soft sunshine, "you hold my heart" MAKE MY DAY BB

“We should do this more often,” Adahla smiled, reaching over to interlace her fingers with his.

He was quiet, smiling with his eyes just barely closed. Adahla wrinkled her nose, letting go of his hand and nestling herself up against his side with her head on his shoulder. His arm wrapped around her shoulders, idly playing with her wild hair. She let out a soft, happy sigh, turning her head to look at the flowers.

Tulips, that’s what he called them. Their colors were so bright they almost didn’t look real. The sky was almost a fairytale blue with the fluffiest clouds. Even the sunshine seemed softer here.

“How did you find this place?” Solas stirred then, of course, always ready to answer a question.

“An accidental discovery some time ago,” He paused and she felt him press his head against her hair, “I wasn’t sure it’d still be here.”

“Unusually optimistic for you,” She teased him, sitting up to rest on one of her elbows, her other hand resting on his chest, over his heart.

He laughed and she cherished that sound. It seemed that he laughed so rarely she hoarded that sound in her heart, right next to the butterflies. Adahla rested her head on his shoulder again, lightly tracing little patterns over his chest, watching him breathe.

It was several long, lovely moments before she became keenly aware of his eyes on her. At first, she didn’t look, feeling her cheeks and the tips of her ears heat up. She chanced a sideways glance at him, unconsciously biting her lip.

He hadn’t really moved much, just tilted his head to watch her. His eyes looked warm, almost heated but not quite. If she hadn’t spent an embarrassing amount of time just looking at his face she’d have missed the tiniest curve of a smile at the corners of his mouth.

To hide her embarrassment she kissed one of those corners. She felt him sigh before he turned to kiss her fully. An arm wrapped around her waist and pulled her on top of him, the other tightly braided in her hair. Their kisses were so few, especially kisses like this. She treasured them, placing every single one the same place she kept the sound of his laughter and the butterflies.

“You hold my heart,” She whispered, resting her forehead on his.

It took her just a moment to register that she’d said this to him. The butterflies roared up in her stomach and she let out the tiniest gasp of mortification. She didn’t dare meet his eyes.

He kissed her again, this time softer, slower. The kind of kiss that melted her too-full heart.

“I will treasure it, always,”

Okay, wow. Thank you, I didn’t know I needed to write this.

@solemis

[very-green-baguette]

Solemi at the festival

My attack from an Art fight (As in, that’s not my oc)

The OG: https://artfight.net/character/2564123.solemi-humanoid

[undeaddaisy]

@lilaccatholic If you like classical music, you should check out the stuff a lot of well-known composers wrote for the Mass. They typically include the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Angus Dei. Mozart composed about 10 different ones. One of my personal favorites is Beethoven’s Missa Solemis in D Major.

And, yes, I’m aware these composers lived well before Vatican II, but I just thought this was a good example of the Creed being sung. 

I'm reading Musicam sacram for the first time and I'm begging everyone to read it before the next liturgical music fight

[roadrunnnerr]

Nekdar dogru solemis cocuklugumm.....

[enderfalldl]

This is a Chibi concept of Solemi.  Solemi is a part of a pair that traverse their world finding the hidden secrets of the past. A fantasy romance adventure. Hope Y'all Enjoy [:

[houseof-lamentation]

Just relized Solomon doesn't have horns yet- gotta get to that

But fr it'd just be

Emilia: YOU'VE MADE YOUR LAST MISTAKE, YOU OVER GROWN, SCORNED DODO

Solomon: Ha hah, uh my god babe you're so right, please marry me

Emilia: Darling we've been marrid for years

Lucifer, still pinned under her foot: Can you do this later?

Emilia and Solomon: No❤

But anyway hows the torso goin? That... sounds odd out of context lmao

how dare you forget one of the sexiest parts of a demon. how dare you.

sc......scorned dodo...... haha. get it. because he's. because he's about to be EXTINCT. HEYYOOOO (high fives myself)

love is real it's in the emisol. solemi? sololia. emimon. help me out here

the torso. is. not going. was busy yesterday and i have schoolwork to do today so i haven't touched it since wednesday. i'll get to it eventually

[gayandfairycore]

With every unruly drop of bright red blood dripped from her fingers solemy. Commanding the sight off every horrified on-looker, her wide brown eyes, engorged with fear, plastered with terror, and swarming with guilt. She didn’t know what to do, where to turn, who to trust.

She looked at the sight of onlookers, some distraught, some frozen with fear, some angry at the public display off the unspeakable. Tainting the innocence and traumatising their children. She had already caused so much pain, to so many people.

She ran. Her dark red doc martens, beating against the pavement, dripping in the crimson of his blood, a terrible reminder off what happened. She knew life would never be the same, she knew she has to leave. Or leave in a body bag. Joining the fate of her and her lover, clasping them together in the endless bloody and beaten pits of time. Those who are not forgiving.

[asisesss]

kara kediye asik oldugumu solemis miydim