Editing Fate: The Destined

A PbP game of Cortex Prime set in a world where fae bloodlines, elemental magic, political intrigue, and dark conspiracies intertwine. The story follows a group of first-year students at the prestigious Alfea College as they discover their powers, uncover ancient secrets, and confront threats that could alter the fate of the Otherworld.

[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/cortex-prime-fate-the-destined.925408/ IC Thread]

[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/cortex-prime-fate-the-destined.925391/ OOC Thread]

[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/interest-recruitment-cortex-prime-fate-the-destined.923644/ Recruitment thread]

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== Premise ==
Within the Otherworld realm of Solaria lies Alfea College, a renowned academy for young fairies and specialists. Here, students are trained in elemental magic, combat arts, and the subtle politics of a world divided by ancient realms.

== Player Characters ==
=== Fairies ===
* [[Wish_the_Nereid | '''Wish''']]
* [[Destined_Seraphina | '''Seraphina Duskpetal''']]

=== Specialists ===
* '''Alric Casibelli'''
* [[Shiori_of_Eraklyon | '''Shiori''']]

== Notable NPCs ==
=== Alfea Faculty & Staff ===
* '''Headmistress Lysandra Ardentis''' – A benevolent and wise elder fairy, she oversees the fairy students of Alfea with grace and quiet authority, guiding them in their magical growth and personal discovery. Teaches Introduction to Elemental Magic.
* '''Headmaster Cenhelm Ardentis''' – Veteran specialist and older brother to the Headmistress, stern yet fair overseer of specialist training at Alfea. Teaches Introduction to Weaponry.
* '''Professor Selene Jacobsen''' – Poised and compassionate professor of Basic Charms & Spells, known for her elegant spellcraft and warm demeanor.
* '''Professor Ulysses Kipling''' – Friendly and insightful Team Tactics and Cooperation instructor, famous for his dry wit and battlefield strategy. Father of Sloane.
* '''Professor Malachite Axechin''' – Gruff dwarven drillmaster of Physical Conditioning; brooks no nonsense and trains with iron discipline.
* '''Professor Seymour Pemberton''' – Eccentric and exuberant professor of Botany & Herbal Magic with an almost romantic love of plants.
* '''Professor Millicent Thorne''' – Mysterious and aloof expert in Magical Elixirs & Essences, whose knowledge of potioncraft borders on alchemical genius.
* '''Professor Reanna Harland''' – Stern and intelligent instructor of Elemental Theory and Application who teaches specialists to channel their innate magic with precision.

=== Alfea Students ===
==== First Year Fairies ====
* '''Phoebe Baines''' – A quiet intellect who channels crystalline resonance and careful logic.
* '''Teagan Mundi''' – A reserved but fiercely protective girl who wields Umbral magic.
* '''Carys Woodham''' – Kind-hearted and grounded, her Hearth magic heals and protects.
* '''Leilani Meadows''' – Empathetic and artistic, her Ethereal Threads bind and connect.
* '''Virelle Duskpetal''' – Polished and refined Stellar fairy from Solaria's noble Duskpetal line, cousin and unofficial handler of Seraphina.
* '''Kerauna Stroud''' – Confident Air fairy whose storm-based magic mirrors her bold, quick-thinking personality.
* '''Urmi Maji''' – Cheerful and curious Water fairy with a bright spirit and an affinity for fluid motion and harmony.

==== First Year Specialists ====
* '''Ogden "Oggy" Menander''' – Easygoing but capable, with a keen eye and a sure-shot with his crossbow.
* '''Sloane Kipling''' – A cool and focused fighter from Eraklyon, wielding a whip-sword with precision. Daughter of Professor Kipling.
* '''Christian Halcyra''' - Crown prince of the embattled realm of Tyrn. Though once rivals, he now shares a reluctant alliance—and budding camaraderie—with Alric after their duel at Alfea sparked mutual respect.

==== Second Year Fairies ====
* '''Auriana Eryndor''' – Regal and kindhearted Solarian crown princess and Light fairy with a bit of a rebellious streak. Cousin of Orion and Kael.

==== Second Year Specialists ====
* '''Orion Reignwynd''' – Stoic and focused crown prince of Eraklyon and twin of Kael. A skilled and reserved specialist who prefers action over words. Cousin of Auriana.
* '''Kael Reignwynd''' – Charismatic prince from Eraklyon and twin of Orion, known for his leadership and magnetic charm. Cousin of Auriana.

=== Others ===
* '''Dorian Yarrow''' - A third-year wizard at Domrith Hall. Auriana's ex-boyfriend.
* '''Wulfgang Norrin''' - A wry and enigmatic master wizard-for-hire who specializes in stealth enchantments and illusionary craft. His loyalty lies with clever contracts and a well-paid cause.

== Notable Locations ==
=== Realms ===
* '''Solaria''' – A radiant realm of tradition and monarchy. Currently ruled by Queen Aurora Eryndor.
* '''Eraklyon''' – A martial realm of knights and courts, where honor is forged in steel and duty runs deeper than blood. Currently ruled by King Gideon Reignwynd.
* '''Linphea''' - A lush, forested realm steeped in nature magic, revered for its tranquil monasteries and ancient druidic traditions.
* '''Andros''' - A vibrant realm of azure waters and craggy cliffs. Known for its skilled water-wielders and timeless reverence for the ocean. Provides Solaria (and more than half the Otherworld) with power via hydroelectricity.
* '''Zenith''' – A gleaming metropolis-realm where magic and hyper-advanced technology converge. Home to technomancers, artificers, and visionary researchers, Zenith hums with innovation
* '''The Undercity''' - A subterranean sprawl of stone and shadow, hidden beneath the Otherworld, home to secretive clans and hardened survivors.

=== Places ===
* '''Alfea College''' – A nexus of magical/martial education, politics, and ancient history located within Solaria.
* '''Blackbridge''' – A pleasant village nestled near Alfea, known for its cozy pubs, welcoming denizens, and rural charm.
* '''Cerah''' - The luminous capital of Solaria, where golden spires meet sunlit avenues and the power of the crown is matched only by the prestige of its court.