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PROLOGUE

Dearest Novaleigh Drake,

It is with great honor we extend to you an invitation to join the ranks of Moonfire Academy, a distinguished institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of students and unlocking their fullest potential.

Though your magic has yet to manifest, the Fates have whispered, and their wisdom is clear: this is where you belong. Moonfire Academy is a sanctuary for students of all kinds. Renowned for our deep ties to wolf fae, we are committed to nurturing the unique strengths and instincts of every dynamic—alpha, beta, and omega. Yet our halls remain open to all orders, including humans and vampires.

Our curriculum spans the vast breadth of orders, offering tailored instruction in areas such as:

- Elemental Mastery: Harness the forces of nature

- Combat Arts: Hone your skills and precision in battle

- Mystic Studies: Learn about the ancient magics of the fae realms

- Alchemy and Enchantments: Craft spells and potent elixirs

- Diplomacy and Fae Politics: Prepare for leadership that meets the demands of an evolving universe

- Pack Dynamics and Leadership*: Understand the bonds and hierarchies that strengthen fae unity, including scenting, nesting, and other pack-bonding rituals

- Instinct Mastery: Explore instincts, from dominance to mediation to harmony

- Foundational Skills for the Magic-Less**: Essential training in self-defense, survival techniques, and mastery of tools like enchanted weapons and alchemical aids

- Vampiric Arts and Integration***: Courses designed to refine the precision of vampiric strengths, such as heightened senses, agility, and blood magic, while fostering coexistence within the broader fae community

- Mystic Studies for the Awakened and Unawakened: Introduction to magical theory, rituals, and lore, preparing students for their awakening—or helping them make the most of a magic-free existence

- Shapeshifting and Transmutation****: Understand the art of form and change

Courses designated specifically for:

*Wolf fae

**Humans and unawakened fae

***Vampires

****For shifters

Here, you will learn alongside peers from every walk of life, forging bonds that will shape your destiny. At Moonfire, we believe that the potential within you is boundless, and it is our mission to help you uncover the magic waiting to be awakened.

Your journey begins September 1 in our two-year program. Enclosed, you will find instructions for your arrival and the materials you will need to bring. We eagerly await the moment you step through our gates and take your place among the stars.

Welcome to Moonfire Academy. Destiny awaits.

Yours in the pursuit of excellence,

Selric Valecrest

Dean of Moonfire Academy