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# Aurilis Magic Academy
> Attend a magic school where you complete 13 classes across three years plus Extra Credit, earn Familiars, craft Potions, and graduate.
## Overview
**Aurilis Magic Academy** is a secondary world map where you attend a magic school and complete a full curriculum across Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3, plus a standalone Extra Credit tier, earning Exam Points, crafting Potions, bonding with Familiars, and graduating with class scrolls that unlock advanced courses.
The Academy is one of the most content-dense areas in 4thewords, with hundreds of thousands of words of quests across thirteen classes, four Familiars, and six craftable Potions. Unlike the main story, you can work through it at your own pace alongside your regular writing.
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## How to Unlock the Academy
Complete the quest **"Portal to Magic"** in the **Luciola Forest** quest market. Luciola Forest is the very first area in Our Valley. You can unlock the Academy relatively early in the game.
## What's Inside
The Academy has five areas:
| Area | What's here |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Assembly Hall** | Headmaster Amidala, main quests, Familiar Market, Potion Market |
| **Enchanted Forest** | Alchemy (Year 1), Fungi Studies (Year 2), Lock & Key (Year 3) |
| **Academy Library** | Ancient Knowledge (Year 1), Thread Magic (Year 2), Ink Magic (Year 3) |
| **Observatory** | Astrology (Year 1), Mirror Magic (Year 2), Illusions (Year 3) |
| **Spells Dungeon** | Spells (Year 1), Void Magic (Year 2), Bone Magic (Year 3) |
| **Moon** | Moon Studies (Extra Credit), Moon Exam Point Shop |
Each area hosts one class per year, so you'll revisit areas as you advance through the curriculum. Moon is the exception: it's a standalone Extra Credit area outside the Year 1-3 rotation.
## The Curriculum
### How Classes Work
Every class in the Academy follows the same structure:
1. **Three introductory quests** unlock the full course for that class.
2. **Complete course quests** to earn **Exam Points** for that class.
3. **Spend Exam Points** at the class's own market for extra items and rewards.
4. **Complete the "Final Exam" quest** to earn your **graduation scroll** for that class.
Graduation scrolls from Year 1 unlock Year 2 courses. Year 2 scrolls unlock Year 3 courses.
### Exam Points
Each class has its own Exam Point currency. Points accumulate as you complete quests in that class and are spent at that class's **Class Store**. They aren't interchangeable between classes. Exam Points are also required to purchase Familiars associated with that class.
Every class also has a **Crystal Store** where you can spend [Crystals](/character-and-gear/resources-and-currency) on exclusive Academy cosmetics and house items.
Exam Points don't expire. There's no rush to spend them. Accumulate across quests and buy when you're ready.
## Year 1 Classes
Start with **Ancient Knowledge**. It's the shortest class and introduces Academy systems before you commit to longer courses. Its graduation scroll also unlocks Thread Magic (and combined with Spells, Void Magic).
### Ancient Knowledge (\~23,000 words)
**Location:** Academy Library | **Professor:** Bartholemus (endurance monster)
The introductory class and the shortest in Year 1. Covers the language of magic. Has 6 class monsters and 18 quests. The final stage features Professor Bartholemus as an [endurance battle](/writing/writing-battles/endurance-battles).
*Recommended first class if you're new to the Academy.*
### Alchemy (\~36,000 words)
**Location:** Enchanted Forest
A mid-length class with 6 monsters and 19 quests. Some quests require items that drop from monsters in **other Year 1 classes**. So you may need to run Alchemy alongside Ancient Knowledge or Astrology rather than sequentially. Completing Alchemy unlocks battles against the **Cobaltean Familiar**.
### Astrology (\~26,000 words)
**Location:** Observatory
A shorter class with 6 monsters and 22 quests. Completing Astrology unlocks battles against the **Galaxy Familiar**. This class also has 6 hidden quests that become available when you wear certain Wardrobe items or own certain House items.
### Spells (\~35,000 words)
**Location:** Spells Dungeon
The hardest Year 1 class. Contains 6 monsters, 26 quests, [timed quests](/character-and-gear/questbook#timed-quests), and a special challenge: the **Red Dungeons** section must be completed in a **single continuous pass** from beginning to end. If you leave or fail partway through, you restart the Red Dungeons from scratch.
Approach the Red Dungeons when you have uninterrupted writing time. Leaving mid-run resets your progress to the start of the Red Dungeons section.
## Year 2 Classes
Year 2 classes are significantly longer than Year 1 and require completing the corresponding Year 1 graduation scroll before you can begin. Each Year 2 class is located in the same area as its Year 1 partner. The area gets an additional Quest Market for the Year 2 course.
| Class | Location | Professor | Approx. Words | Prerequisite |
| ----------------- | ---------------- | ----------------------- | ------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Thread Magic** | Academy Library | Guest Lecturer Kultalva | \~65,000+ | Ancient Knowledge scroll |
| **Mirror Magic** | Observatory | Prof. Aylin | \~73,000+ | Astrology scroll |
| **Void Magic** | Spells Dungeon | Prof. Wynncott | \~62,000 | Ancient Knowledge + Spells scrolls |
| **Fungi Studies** | Enchanted Forest | Prof. Perrenne | \~80,000 | Alchemy scroll |
Year 2 is a long commitment. The four classes collectively require hundreds of thousands of words. Treat them as long-term goals you chip away at alongside your regular writing.
Every Year 2 class has its own **Class Store** (items cost Exam Points + Coins) and a **Crystal Store** (exclusive cosmetics and house items purchasable with Crystals).
### Thread Magic (\~65,000+ words)
**Location:** Academy Library | **Professor:** Guest Lecturer Kultalva
The study of magical threads: on the surface it teaches knitting and pattern-making, but beneath that lies deeper lessons about the threads that unite destinies, fields of knowledge, and lives. As you advance, you'll craft additional pieces with your Exam Points at the class store.
### Mirror Magic (\~73,000+ words)
**Location:** Observatory | **Professor:** Prof. Aylin
High above the school, students channel the worlds beyond by harnessing the power of mirrors and reflective surfaces. This class will push you upwards of 73,000 words, not including the thesis. The Exam Credit store features an assortment of broken mirror pieces.
### Void Magic (\~62,000 words)
**Location:** Spells Dungeon | **Professor:** Prof. Wynncott
Studies the Void. Another dimension where gravity breaks down, giving way to mostly non-physical beings. Void Magic was moved up to Year 2 after the Void Portal appeared during the Starfall 2024 event.
Void Magic requires **two** Year 1 scrolls, so complete both Ancient Knowledge and Spells before starting it. It also features a **Void Wignow** endurance battle with a challenging 6-minute timer.
### Fungi Studies (\~80,000 words)
**Location:** Enchanted Forest | **Professor:** Prof. Perrenne
Studies magic-infused fungi found in the depths of the Enchanted Forest. From tiny cute fungi to giant co-op snakes, this class has it all, including co-op battle monsters unique to Fungi Studies. The Crystal Store even includes a Mushroom House for your hideout.
## Year 3 Classes
Year 3 classes are the most advanced in the current curriculum. All Year 3 content is permanent.
| Class | Location | Professor | Approx. Words | Prerequisites |
| -------------- | ---------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Ink Magic** | Academy Library | Prof. Apopia | \~210,000 | Void Magic scroll |
| **Lock & Key** | Enchanted Forest | Prof. Evaruk | \~200,000 | Fungi Studies scroll + Ancient Knowledge scroll |
| **Bone Magic** | Spells Dungeon | Prof. Meuzzla | \~180,000 | Thread Magic scroll + Astrology scroll |
| **Illusions** | Observatory | Prof. Hithwan | \~235,000 | Mirror Magic scroll + Spells scroll |
Every Year 3 class has its own **Class Store** (items cost Exam Points plus Coins) and a **Crystal Store** (exclusive cosmetics and house items purchasable with Crystals).
### Ink Magic (\~210,000 words)
**Location:** Academy Library | **Professor:** Prof. Apopia
Studies how ingredients combine to create magical inks, which markings and bindings augment a caster's powers, and how to choose the right ink for the right moment. Professor Apopia is a recognized name in the Ink Magic community and shares his ongoing research with each year's class.
Ink monsters are item-hungry. Stock your inventory before starting class.
### Lock & Key (\~200,000 words)
**Location:** Enchanted Forest | **Professor:** Prof. Evaruk
Covers both tangible and intangible locks: protecting objects, knowledge, and hidden realms, as well as opening them discreetly. Professor Evaruk prefers leaving students to solve their own puzzles rather than offering direct guidance.
### Bone Magic (\~180,000 words)
**Location:** Spells Dungeon | **Professor:** Prof. Meuzzla
Animated bone monsters break down into inanimate remains after a short time. That short lifespan forces fast writing, and the battles demand high [Defense](/character-and-gear/items-and-spells/battle-items-and-stats) stats plus consumable [Potions](#potions). Bone Magic is a smaller class than the other Year 3 courses.
Bone monsters have a very short lifespan. Equip high Defense gear and bring consumable Potions before entering the Dungeon.
### Illusions (\~235,000 words)
**Location:** Observatory | **Professor:** Prof. Hithwan
Students learn to clear their minds, focus attention, and perceive illusions in the space between realms. Every quest in this class is [timed](/character-and-gear/questbook#timed-quests): drop any quest you can't complete in one focused session and return to it later.
All Illusions quests have time limits. Drop a quest if you don't have focused writing time for it. It will be waiting when you return.
The Academy curriculum is ongoing. **Year 4** and **Alumnus** stages are planned, with new classes added over the years. The curriculum image above shows the full progression up to 500k+ words at the Alumnus level.
## Extra Credit Classes
Extra Credit classes sit outside the Year 1-3 progression. No graduation scrolls required, just complete the class's own intro quest to get started.
| Class | Location | Professor | Approx. Words | Prerequisites |
| ---------------- | -------- | ------------ | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Moon Studies** | Moon | Prof. Tsumis | \~200,000 | None: complete **"Intro to Moon Studies"** in the Assembly Hall |
### Moon Studies (\~200,000 words)
**Location:** Moon | **Professor:** Prof. Tsumis
Prof. Tsumis was once a student at the Academy. Enroll in Moon Studies to learn what happened and how their Moon classes work. The class has 10 monsters and 22 quests. Complete quests to earn **Moon Exam Points**, then spend them at the **Moon Exam Point Shop** in the Moon area for class rewards.
Graduation has two stages: the **Final Exam** (\~13,963 words) and a follow-up **Defend Your Thesis** stage (\~75,307 words). Completing both earns your graduation scrolls.
Moon Studies has no prerequisites. Complete **"Intro to Moon Studies"** in the **Assembly Hall** to unlock it right away.
## Familiars
The Academy has **four Familiars** you can unlock. Magical creatures that become [companions](/character-and-gear/items-and-spells/battle-items-and-stats) and Wardrobe/hideout pets.
Familiars are purchased from the **Familiar Market** in the Assembly Hall. Each requires a combination of **Exam Points** from its associated class plus other crafting materials.
You can also encounter each Familiar as a battle monster in the Academy. Fight them to earn [mastery](/game-systems/mastery-system) and drops, or purchase them from the market when you have the requirements.
## Potions
The Academy's **Potion Market** (Assembly Hall) sells six types of Potions. Powerful battle tools available nowhere else in the game.
| Potion | Effect | How to get |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Freeze** | Pauses your current battle, stopping the countdown | 1 Stempo + coins (purchased) |
| **Slow Hex** | Adds +15 minutes to your current battle timer | Crafted |
| **Fire Grenade** | Deals 10% of the monster's total HP as instant damage | Crafted |
| **Fire Blast** | Deals 1,000 damage to your entire [Battle List](/writing/writing-battles/battle-list) queue | Crafted |
| **Inflate Potion** | Adds time equal to 10% of the current battle's total minutes | Crafted |
Potions cannot be used in [**Endurance Battles**](/writing/writing-battles/endurance-battles) or [**Co-Op Battles**](/writing/writing-battles/co-op-battles). They work only in solo battles.
The **Freeze Potion** is the most immediately accessible, purchasable for 1 [Stempo](/character-and-gear/resources-and-currency) plus coins, no crafting required. If you're in danger of a timer expiring, a Freeze Potion gives you breathing room.
## Frequently Asked Questions
Complete the quest **"Portal to Magic"** in the Luciola Forest quest market. Luciola Forest is the starting area of Our Valley.
Ancient Knowledge first (shortest, good introduction). Then Astrology and Alchemy in parallel. Alchemy needs items from other class monsters so running it alongside another class is efficient. Spells last, as it's the hardest.
You have to restart the Red Dungeons from the beginning. Complete them in a single continuous session.
No. Each Year 2 class only requires its specific Year 1 prerequisite(s). You can start Thread Magic as soon as you finish Ancient Knowledge, even if you haven't touched Spells or Alchemy.
Familiars are companions and cosmetic pets tied to Academy classes. Buy them from the **Familiar Market** in the Assembly Hall using Exam Points from the associated class plus other crafting materials.
Complete "Portal to Magic" in the Luciola Forest quest market. If you don't see the quest, make sure you've arrived in Luciola Forest first. Luciola Forest is the starting area of Our Valley.
Year 2 requires the graduation scroll from the corresponding Year 1 class. Complete the Year 1 "Final Exam" quest to earn your scroll, then the Year 2 class will become available.
This is intentional: the Red Dungeons in the Spells class must be completed in one uninterrupted pass. Make sure you have enough writing time before beginning.
Year 3 classes each require specific Year 2 scrolls. Check the prerequisites table in the Year 3 section: each class lists which Year 2 graduation scroll(s) you need before it unlocks.
Complete **"Intro to Moon Studies"** in the Assembly Hall. No graduation scrolls required, it's an Extra Credit class open from the start.
Check both requirements: (1) enough Exam Points from the associated class, and (2) the other crafting materials listed in the Familiar's cost breakdown. You need both to purchase.
**More Expedition Areas and battles**
Raise dragon eggs into adult battle companions in another Expedition Area.
How solo, endurance, and co-op battles work.
Stempos, coins, crystals, and crafting materials.
## How to Unlock the Academy
Complete the quest **"Portal to Magic"** in the **Luciola Forest** quest market. Luciola Forest is the very first area in Our Valley. You can unlock the Academy relatively early in the game.
## What's Inside
The Academy has five areas:
| Area | What's here |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Assembly Hall** | Headmaster Amidala, main quests, Familiar Market, Potion Market |
| **Enchanted Forest** | Alchemy (Year 1), Fungi Studies (Year 2), Lock & Key (Year 3) |
| **Academy Library** | Ancient Knowledge (Year 1), Thread Magic (Year 2), Ink Magic (Year 3) |
| **Observatory** | Astrology (Year 1), Mirror Magic (Year 2), Illusions (Year 3) |
| **Spells Dungeon** | Spells (Year 1), Void Magic (Year 2), Bone Magic (Year 3) |
| **Moon** | Moon Studies (Extra Credit), Moon Exam Point Shop |
Each area hosts one class per year, so you'll revisit areas as you advance through the curriculum. Moon is the exception: it's a standalone Extra Credit area outside the Year 1-3 rotation.
## The Curriculum
### How Classes Work
Every class in the Academy follows the same structure:
1. **Three introductory quests** unlock the full course for that class.
2. **Complete course quests** to earn **Exam Points** for that class.
3. **Spend Exam Points** at the class's own market for extra items and rewards.
4. **Complete the "Final Exam" quest** to earn your **graduation scroll** for that class.
Graduation scrolls from Year 1 unlock Year 2 courses. Year 2 scrolls unlock Year 3 courses.
### Exam Points
Each class has its own Exam Point currency. Points accumulate as you complete quests in that class and are spent at that class's **Class Store**. They aren't interchangeable between classes. Exam Points are also required to purchase Familiars associated with that class.
Every class also has a **Crystal Store** where you can spend [Crystals](/character-and-gear/resources-and-currency) on exclusive Academy cosmetics and house items.
### Ancient Knowledge (\~23,000 words)
**Location:** Academy Library | **Professor:** Bartholemus (endurance monster)
The introductory class and the shortest in Year 1. Covers the language of magic. Has 6 class monsters and 18 quests. The final stage features Professor Bartholemus as an [endurance battle](/writing/writing-battles/endurance-battles).
*Recommended first class if you're new to the Academy.*
### Alchemy (\~36,000 words)
**Location:** Enchanted Forest
A mid-length class with 6 monsters and 19 quests. Some quests require items that drop from monsters in **other Year 1 classes**. So you may need to run Alchemy alongside Ancient Knowledge or Astrology rather than sequentially. Completing Alchemy unlocks battles against the **Cobaltean Familiar**.
### Astrology (\~26,000 words)
**Location:** Observatory
A shorter class with 6 monsters and 22 quests. Completing Astrology unlocks battles against the **Galaxy Familiar**. This class also has 6 hidden quests that become available when you wear certain Wardrobe items or own certain House items.
### Spells (\~35,000 words)
**Location:** Spells Dungeon
The hardest Year 1 class. Contains 6 monsters, 26 quests, [timed quests](/character-and-gear/questbook#timed-quests), and a special challenge: the **Red Dungeons** section must be completed in a **single continuous pass** from beginning to end. If you leave or fail partway through, you restart the Red Dungeons from scratch.
The study of magical threads: on the surface it teaches knitting and pattern-making, but beneath that lies deeper lessons about the threads that unite destinies, fields of knowledge, and lives. As you advance, you'll craft additional pieces with your Exam Points at the class store.
### Mirror Magic (\~73,000+ words)
**Location:** Observatory | **Professor:** Prof. Aylin
High above the school, students channel the worlds beyond by harnessing the power of mirrors and reflective surfaces. This class will push you upwards of 73,000 words, not including the thesis. The Exam Credit store features an assortment of broken mirror pieces.
### Void Magic (\~62,000 words)
**Location:** Spells Dungeon | **Professor:** Prof. Wynncott
Studies the Void. Another dimension where gravity breaks down, giving way to mostly non-physical beings. Void Magic was moved up to Year 2 after the Void Portal appeared during the Starfall 2024 event.
### Fungi Studies (\~80,000 words)
**Location:** Enchanted Forest | **Professor:** Prof. Perrenne
Studies magic-infused fungi found in the depths of the Enchanted Forest. From tiny cute fungi to giant co-op snakes, this class has it all, including co-op battle monsters unique to Fungi Studies. The Crystal Store even includes a Mushroom House for your hideout.
## Year 3 Classes
Year 3 classes are the most advanced in the current curriculum. All Year 3 content is permanent.
| Class | Location | Professor | Approx. Words | Prerequisites |
| -------------- | ---------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Ink Magic** | Academy Library | Prof. Apopia | \~210,000 | Void Magic scroll |
| **Lock & Key** | Enchanted Forest | Prof. Evaruk | \~200,000 | Fungi Studies scroll + Ancient Knowledge scroll |
| **Bone Magic** | Spells Dungeon | Prof. Meuzzla | \~180,000 | Thread Magic scroll + Astrology scroll |
| **Illusions** | Observatory | Prof. Hithwan | \~235,000 | Mirror Magic scroll + Spells scroll |
Every Year 3 class has its own **Class Store** (items cost Exam Points plus Coins) and a **Crystal Store** (exclusive cosmetics and house items purchasable with Crystals).
### Ink Magic (\~210,000 words)
**Location:** Academy Library | **Professor:** Prof. Apopia
Studies how ingredients combine to create magical inks, which markings and bindings augment a caster's powers, and how to choose the right ink for the right moment. Professor Apopia is a recognized name in the Ink Magic community and shares his ongoing research with each year's class.
Ink monsters are item-hungry. Stock your inventory before starting class.
### Lock & Key (\~200,000 words)
**Location:** Enchanted Forest | **Professor:** Prof. Evaruk
Covers both tangible and intangible locks: protecting objects, knowledge, and hidden realms, as well as opening them discreetly. Professor Evaruk prefers leaving students to solve their own puzzles rather than offering direct guidance.
### Bone Magic (\~180,000 words)
**Location:** Spells Dungeon | **Professor:** Prof. Meuzzla
Animated bone monsters break down into inanimate remains after a short time. That short lifespan forces fast writing, and the battles demand high [Defense](/character-and-gear/items-and-spells/battle-items-and-stats) stats plus consumable [Potions](#potions). Bone Magic is a smaller class than the other Year 3 courses.
### Illusions (\~235,000 words)
**Location:** Observatory | **Professor:** Prof. Hithwan
Students learn to clear their minds, focus attention, and perceive illusions in the space between realms. Every quest in this class is [timed](/character-and-gear/questbook#timed-quests): drop any quest you can't complete in one focused session and return to it later.
Prof. Tsumis was once a student at the Academy. Enroll in Moon Studies to learn what happened and how their Moon classes work. The class has 10 monsters and 22 quests. Complete quests to earn **Moon Exam Points**, then spend them at the **Moon Exam Point Shop** in the Moon area for class rewards.
Graduation has two stages: the **Final Exam** (\~13,963 words) and a follow-up **Defend Your Thesis** stage (\~75,307 words). Completing both earns your graduation scrolls.
The Academy has **four Familiars** you can unlock. Magical creatures that become [companions](/character-and-gear/items-and-spells/battle-items-and-stats) and Wardrobe/hideout pets.
Familiars are purchased from the **Familiar Market** in the Assembly Hall. Each requires a combination of **Exam Points** from its associated class plus other crafting materials.
You can also encounter each Familiar as a battle monster in the Academy. Fight them to earn [mastery](/game-systems/mastery-system) and drops, or purchase them from the market when you have the requirements.
## Potions
The Academy's **Potion Market** (Assembly Hall) sells six types of Potions. Powerful battle tools available nowhere else in the game.
| Potion | Effect | How to get |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Freeze** | Pauses your current battle, stopping the countdown | 1 Stempo + coins (purchased) |
| **Slow Hex** | Adds +15 minutes to your current battle timer | Crafted |
| **Fire Grenade** | Deals 10% of the monster's total HP as instant damage | Crafted |
| **Fire Blast** | Deals 1,000 damage to your entire [Battle List](/writing/writing-battles/battle-list) queue | Crafted |
| **Inflate Potion** | Adds time equal to 10% of the current battle's total minutes | Crafted |