General Information

The Stygian Academy is a prestigious institution dedicated to the education, development, and coexistence of creatures and entities from all walks of existence. Nestled within a secluded, enchanted landscape that adapts to the needs of its diverse inhabitants, the academy provides a safe haven for beings who defy the boundaries of the ordinary. From supernatural beings born of myth and legend to extraterrestrial visitors and eldritch Outsiders, the Stygian Academy welcomes all who seek knowledge, growth, and harmony.

Mission Statement

The Stygian Academy exists to foster understanding, unity, and self-mastery among creatures of every origin. Its goal is to cultivate a shared respect for the many forms of life and existence, enabling students to navigate the complexities of their own powers, cultures, and interactions with other worlds. By embracing diversity, the academy ensures that every being—whether terrestrial, supernal, undead, extraterrestrial, or otherwise—can thrive in their uniqueness while learning to coexist with others.

Campus and Facilities

The academy's campus is a sprawling, ever-shifting environment tailored to meet the unique needs of its inhabitants. Key features include:Elementally Balanced Dormitories: Specialized housing adapted for a wide range of physical and metaphysical needs, such as shadow-shrouded quarters for undead, aquatic habitats for oceanic beings, and gravity-neutral zones for extraterrestrials.
Library of Realms: A repository of knowledge spanning the physical, magical, and astral planes. The library includes grimoires, star charts, and noospheric archives. Access is carefully managed by ancient custodians to ensure safety.
Training Grounds: Multifunctional arenas and simulations for physical combat, magical practice, and metaphysical control. These spaces are enchanted to minimize harm while allowing students to test their limits.
Astral Observatory: A portal that allows students to study and communicate with their home realms, whether they reside in the material plane, the Astral, or the Outside.
Sanctuary Woods: A protected natural area for relaxation, meditation, or connecting with the primal energies of the Earth and beyond.

Curriculum

The academy offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the complexities of existence in a diverse and interconnected multiverse. Classes are divided into several core areas:Foundations of Magic and Metaphysics: Understanding magical and metaphysical principles, including how noospheres influence power and existence.
Interdimensional Relations: Cultural studies and diplomacy for interacting with beings from other realms or planets.
Anima and Energy Control: Training in harnessing and managing personal and exterior energy or life force, critical for supernatural and undead entities.
Combat and Defense: Practical courses in physical, magical, and psychic self-defense, including strategies for dealing with eldritch threats or reality disruptions.
Cosmic Sciences and Explorations: Studies in alien biology, noospheric mechanics, and the structure of the multiverse.
Ethics and Coexistence: Fostering respect for other beings and managing conflicts rooted in differing values and worldviews.

Student Body

The Stygian Academy prides itself on its diversity, welcoming creatures and entities of all kinds:Terrestrial Beings: Humans, werebeasts, dragons, cryptids, and abnormal terrestrial creatures.
Supernal Entities: Fey, reapers, spirits, horrors, and jinn from Earth’s mirror realms.
Undead: Vampires, ghosts, revenants, and other beings that thrive on anima rather than life.
Extraterrestrials: Visitors from alien worlds with unique biologies and metaphysical presences.
Outsiders: Eldritch beings who are carefully integrated into the student body, given their profound effects on reality.

Faculty and Leadership

The academy's staff is composed of expert scholars, powerful guardians, and ancient beings with millennia of wisdom. Faculty members are selected from across the multiverse to ensure that students are taught by masters of their respective disciplines. The headmaster or headmistress is typically a being of immense power and vision, capable of balancing the needs of a diverse and often chaotic student population.
The interplay between these realms shapes the fabric of reality, with each dimension influencing the others through portals, overlapping noospheres, and metaphysical echoes. The diversity of these realms gave rise to countless myths, legends, and supernatural beings, making the world a living reflection of its inhabitants' beliefs and fears.

Code of Conduct

To ensure harmony within such a varied community, the Stygian Academy enforces a code of conduct emphasizing respect, self-control, and cooperation. While conflicts are inevitable, students are taught to resolve their differences constructively and are guided by mentors and mediators when necessary.The Stygian Academy is more than a school; it is a beacon of hope for creatures who often feel out of place in the wider world. Here, students discover not only their potential but also their connection to a broader, more inclusive cosmos. Whether preparing for a future as a leader, a protector, or simply a being at peace with themselves, every student has a place at the Stygian Academy.

The History

The world of the Stygian Academy is a complex and interwoven tapestry of realms, dimensions, and planes of existence. Its foundation lies in the Prime Material Plane, home to terrestrial creatures and governed by the laws of physics and magic. Surrounding this central plane are five Mirror Realms, Faerie, Chaos, the Underworld, Shadow, and the Spirit World, each reflecting and amplifying aspects of human imagination, emotion, and fear. Beyond these layers exist the Astral Plane, a conceptual realm of pure belief, and the Outside, a chaotic expanse housing eldritch forces beyond comprehension.The interplay between these realms shapes the fabric of reality, with each dimension influencing the others through portals, overlapping noospheres, and metaphysical echoes. The diversity of these realms gave rise to countless myths, legends, and supernatural beings, making the world a living reflection of its inhabitants' beliefs and fears.

The Ancient Era: The Dawn of Creation

At the dawn of time, the universe was a chaotic expanse of raw potential, swirling with primal energies. The Primordials, godlike entities of creation and destruction, emerged from this chaos and began shaping the planes. They forged the Material Plane, carved the Mirror Realms from its reflections, and set the foundations of magic by embedding ley lines into the fabric of existence.The Mirror Realms became home to entities that mirrored human imagination:
Faerie: A realm of beauty, trickery, and raw magic, home to the fey.
Chaos: A constantly shifting landscape, birthplace of the jinn and other volatile beings.
The Underworld: A realm of death and transition, ruled by reapers and ancestral spirits.
Shadow: A dark and reflective dimension, spawning horrors and shadow-born creatures.
The Spirit World: A plane of spiritual energy and ancestral memory.
As the Material Plane stabilized, the first terrestrial beings emerged, dragons, giants, and the ancestors of humanity. Magic flowed freely, and the boundaries between realms were thin, allowing gods, spirits, and mortals to interact openly.

The Era of Realms and Empires

Over millennia, the Material Plane saw the rise of powerful civilizations that drew strength from the Mirror Realms. These empires, guided by the gods or supernal beings, harnessed magic to reshape the world. However, the unchecked use of magic destabilized reality, leading to catastrophic Realm Collisions where the Mirror Realms bled into the Material Plane. These events created hybrid creatures, shattered landscapes, and distorted natural laws.To prevent further chaos, the gods and their allies worked together to establish barriers between realms, creating the Noospheric Veil, a metaphysical shield that stabilized reality but weakened the connections between planes.

The Cataclysm and the Rise of the Undead

Thousands of years ago, a catastrophic event known as the Shattering disrupted the Veil, causing a massive planar collision. The collision unleashed necromantic energies from the Underworld, leading to the rise of undead creatures. Vampires, ghouls, and liches proliferated, and entire regions fell into decay.The Shattering also opened portals to the Astral Plane, allowing belief-forged entities such as angels and demons to intervene. Their arrival marked the beginning of the Ethereal Crusades, a series of wars fought over the fate of reality itself. These conflicts reshaped the balance of power across realms, leaving scars that persist to this day.

The Founding of the Stygian Academy

In the aftermath of the Shattering, the world was fractured and divided, with realms tenuously connected and tensions between different species and planes running high. Recognizing the need for unity and understanding, a coalition of leaders from across the realms, supernal beings, terrestrial rulers, and even undead lords, came together to establish the Stygian Academy.Founded in a nexus point between the realms, the academy was built on a magically stabilized island, surrounded by ethereal mists that shifted with the energies of nearby planes. The site was chosen for its unique ability to harmonize the influence of multiple dimensions, making it a neutral and protected space.

Purpose of the Academy

The Stygian Academy was designed to:
Foster Unity: Bring together beings from different origins to learn, collaborate, and coexist.
Teach Understanding: Provide education on the unique nature of each realm and its inhabitants.
Protect the Realms: Train future leaders and guardians to preserve the balance between dimensions.

Modern Era: A Fragile Harmony

Today, the Stygian Academy stands as a beacon of hope in a world still recovering from its fractured past. While tensions between realms persist, the academy’s graduates have become emissaries of peace, bridging gaps between species, planes, and ideologies.The world remains a place of wonder and danger, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. The academy’s role has expanded to include research into the mysteries of the Outside, the stabilization of planar breaches, and the preservation of the multiverse’s fragile balance.

Despite its successes, the Stygian Academy faces ongoing challenges:
Eldritch Threats: Outsiders continue to press against the boundaries of reality, threatening to unravel existence.
Political Intrigue: Rival factions within and beyond the academy vie for influence, each seeking to shape the future of the multiverse.
Dimensional Drift: The noospheric barriers are weakening in certain regions, risking another planar collision.The Stygian Academy remains a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of its founders, a place where the extraordinary gather to learn, grow, and protect the multiverse from the forces that would tear it apart.

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Terrestrial

GUAR SEGAST.

AEDIGARR VALAEBAL.

CORAN LOWERY.

BARNABY MONTGOMERY.

DELANO HERODES.

GISFRID JUNG.

undead

KALAYAVAN OZUL.

PERCIVAL MAY.

LESLEY WARNER.

HILAL BEYDOUN.

ERCWILF HARVARD.

FRIDTJOF NIZHALGAL.

Supernatural

LEAADION SEAVEL.

TRISTAN MERODACH.

SIGMUND FABEL.

RASHAD KENDRY.

REGINAR HARTMANN.

SYLVESTER GARRETT.

astral

AKAR KURAIM.

BUSIRIS DAEGEL.

WILMAR DIETRICH.

XAVER WINTER.

ELDRIC VOLK.

SVEN RAGNVALD.

extraterrestrial

ANTON SCHNEIDER.

ODOACER CANINA.

RENATUS BLASIO.

PERICLES TEGULA.

THEODOSIUS SULLA.

ARCHIPPUS CETHEGUS.

outsiders

SIORYS POVEY.

THADDAEUS MESSALA.

ELIGIUS VULSO.

DIOMEDES GAETULICUS.

EPICTETUS GETHA.

ÆOLUS NASICA.

staff

CHRIS VEGA.

PORPHYRIUS VERGILIANUS.

BUCK DANIEL.

REGULUS CAUDEX.

SEISSYLT POVEY.

ALVINIUS CORVUS.

ESMOND MITCHELL.

HEAD MASTER.

TERRESTRIAL BADGE.

UNDEAD BADGE.

SUPERNATURAL BADGE.

ASTRAL BADGE.

EXTRATERRESTRIAL BADGE.

OUTSIDERS BADGE.

STAFF BADGE.

Terrestrial Info

Terrestrial beings are those that originate from or are made of the Earth's physical world. They are governed by most of the fundamental rules of living organisms, such as the need for sustenance, rest, and air to survive. This broad category encompasses a wide range of entities, including humans, werebeasts, dragons, giants, cryptids, and other abnormal beings. While they may differ greatly in appearance, abilities, and behaviors, they all share the basic characteristics associated with life as we understand it.Interestingly, the definition of "terrestrial" also technically extends to artificially created beings, such as robots, golems, tomb guardians, and gargoyles. However, these entities exist in a somewhat ambiguous space. Although they adhere to many of the physical laws that govern the material world, they diverge significantly from the biological rules that define living creatures. Unlike naturally occurring life forms, they do not require sustenance, rest, or air, and their existence is often maintained through artificial means rather than natural biological processes. This distinction places them on the fringes of what is traditionally considered "living" while still grounding them firmly in the realm of the terrestrial.

Undead Info

Undead are creatures that exist in a state of unlife, occupying a unique and unnatural position between life and death. These beings do not sustain themselves through the normal processes of living organisms, such as consuming food, breathing air, or metabolizing energy. Instead, they maintain their existence by parasitically drawing upon anima, a vital energy force present in the world around them. This life force may come from living beings, spiritual energy, or even the latent vitality of the environment itself. Their survival depends on this unnatural siphoning, making their presence often disruptive and harmful to the balance of life.This category of beings encompasses a wide variety of entities, each with its own characteristics and methods of existence. Vampires, for example, are undead creatures that sustain themselves by consuming the blood of the living, a potent source of anima. Ghouls, on the other hand, may draw sustenance from decayed flesh, feeding on the remnants of vitality found in the dead. Ghosts exist in an incorporeal form, often bound to the world by unresolved emotions or unfinished business, and may drain energy from the living or from the spaces they haunt. Mummies, usually preserved through ancient rituals, maintain their unlife through the enchantments placed upon them, while revenants return from death driven by powerful emotions such as vengeance or love, fueled by a combination of residual anima and sheer willpower.Each type of undead is distinct in its origin, behavior, and impact on the world, but they all share the common trait of defying the natural order of life and death. Their existence is often seen as a perversion of the natural cycle, and they are frequently viewed with fear, revulsion, or awe by the living. Despite their differences, all undead beings rely on their parasitic connection to anima to sustain their unearthly existence.

Supernatural Info

Supernal beings are extraordinary creatures that originate from the Earth's five mystical mirror realms: Faerie, Chaos, the Underworld, Shadow, and the Spirit World. These realms exist parallel to the physical world, each with its own unique laws, environments, and inhabitants. The denizens of these realms are the embodiments of human myths, legends, superstitions, and folktales, brought to life through the collective imagination and belief of humanity over countless generations.The inhabitants of these realms are broadly categorized into five distinct groups based on their nature and origin. The fey hail from the realm of Faerie, a place of enchantment and whimsy often marked by dangerous beauty and intricate politics. The jinn emerge from Chaos, embodying the unpredictable and volatile energies of their domain. Reapers are associated with the Underworld, acting as enigmatic agents of death and transition. The horrors originate from Shadow, a realm of fear and darkness where the stuff of nightmares takes form. Lastly, the spirits reside in the Spirit World, representing the essence of life, memory, and the unseen connections between all things.Although they are fundamentally magical in nature, supernal beings are psychologically relatable to humans, albeit to varying degrees. Some, like a young, low-born closet monster, may exhibit behaviors, emotions, and personalities that make them easily understandable and even sympathetic to human perspectives. Others, such as an ancient noble of the fey who has lived for millennia, may possess alien mindsets and values shaped by their timeless existence and otherworldly experiences. This psychological spectrum makes interactions with supernal beings as diverse and complex as the beings themselves.Physically, these creatures differ radically from humans and other terrestrial life forms. They are composed entirely of dark matter and anima, giving them a nature that is both intangible and profoundly magical. This composition allows them to exist and thrive within their native mirror realms, which often operate under metaphysical rules that defy the logic of the physical world. Their forms, powers, and abilities are shaped by the essence of the realms they come from, making them beings of pure magic and otherworldly wonder.Supernal creatures, with their deep ties to human imagination and their ethereal, magical nature, occupy a unique space in the cosmology of existence. They are both a reflection of humanity’s fears, hopes, and stories and autonomous beings with their own desires, goals, and complexities. Their presence in the world, whether fleeting or enduring, serves as a reminder of the deep and mysterious connections between the physical world and the realms beyond.

Astral Info

Astral beings are entities of belief and thought, shaped by the collective consciousness of reality itself. They are even more alien and enigmatic than the supernal creatures of the Earth's mirror realms, existing far removed from the physical and magical worlds. These beings are pure manifestations of ideas, ideals, and archetypes, formed within the boundless and intangible expanse of the Astral Plane. This realm, a vast tapestry of thought, imagination, and dream, is home to an infinite variety of beings, each reflecting a concept or belief that resonates deeply within the fabric of existence.Countless astral entities populate this surreal plane, their forms as diverse as the beliefs that birthed them. Among these are the ratatoskr of the World Tree, mischievous and cunning messengers who traverse the branches of Yggdrasil, the cosmic structure connecting all realms. The lipika, enigmatic record-keepers of the Akashic Records, are said to catalog every event, thought, and deed that has ever occurred or ever will. Meanwhile, the nerids of Oceanus, the World Sea, embody the mysteries and depths of the primordial waters, their nature as fluid and changeable as the oceans themselves.However, the most prominent and influential astral beings are the angels of the Empyrean and the demons of the Abyss. Angels are radiant creatures of virtue and glory, forged from the highest ideals of justice, compassion, and order. They dwell within the gleaming Silver City, a majestic and eternal bastion of light that serves as their home when they are not engaged in their sacred duties. These duties include patrolling the borders of creation, tirelessly guarding reality against existential threats that could unravel the cosmos. Their forms, luminous and awe-inspiring, reflect their divine purpose and unwavering commitment to preserving harmony in the universe.Demons, by contrast, are the dark antithesis of angels. They are beings of vice and sin, shaped by humanity’s most destructive impulses and desires. Their existence is bound to the Abyss, a corrupted and tainted region of the Astral Plane that embodies chaos, suffering, and malevolence. According to legend, the Abyss formed around the location of the Gates of Hell, the place where Lucifer and his rebellious host were cast down and bound following the fabled War in Heaven. This conflict, a cosmic schism between order and defiance, forever scarred the Astral Plane, creating a realm steeped in despair and the echoes of that celestial rebellion. The demons who inhabit the Abyss thrive on chaos, embodying humanity’s darkest shadows and working to spread corruption across existence.The duality of angels and demons, virtue and vice, order and chaos, defines much of the Astral Plane’s significance. These beings, while forged from humanity's collective beliefs, exist with a purpose and autonomy that transcend mere reflection. Their actions and influence ripple across all realms, affecting the balance between light and dark, hope and despair. To encounter an astral being, whether angelic, demonic, or otherwise, is to confront the raw power of belief itself, a force capable of shaping not just minds but the very fabric of reality.

Extraterrestrial Info

Extraterrestrial beings are physical entities that originate from planets and worlds beyond Earth. While they are bound by the same universal physical laws that govern terrestrial life—such as gravity, thermodynamics, and the need for sustenance—they come from entirely different planetary ecosystems and noospheres. These alien noospheres, the metaphysical realms shaped by the collective consciousness and psychic energy of their homeworlds, are unlike anything found on Earth. This profound difference gives extraterrestrial beings a metaphysical presence that sets them apart from all other categories of existence known to humanity.Because of their alien origins, extraterrestrial beings often appear vastly different from terrestrial life, reflecting the unique evolutionary pressures and environmental factors of their home planets. Their biology, culture, and technologies may seem incomprehensible to human understanding, shaped by the distinct characteristics of their worlds. However, what truly distinguishes them is their unique interaction—or lack thereof—with the metaphysical forces that underpin Earth’s reality.The noosphere of a planet is more than a conceptual layer of thought and belief; it is a metaphysical framework that influences the effectiveness of supernatural forces like magic. Terrestrial magic, deeply rooted in Earth’s noosphere, often fails to affect extraterrestrial beings directly because their existence is not tied to the metaphysical laws of Earth. This disconnect means that spells, enchantments, and other supernatural effects that would normally influence terrestrial creatures frequently have no effect on extraterrestrials. Their alien presence acts as a barrier, rendering them immune or resistant to powers that would otherwise be universal.Furthermore, extraterrestrial beings have a disruptive impact on the supernatural creatures native to Earth. Supernatural beings—such as spirits, ghosts, and magical entities—are inherently tied to the Earth’s noosphere. When in the proximity of extraterrestrials, these beings may find their strength diminished or their abilities suppressed, as if the very presence of an alien metaphysical resonance weakens their connection to Earth’s mystical energies. This effect can manifest as a reduction in their power, difficulty in maintaining their forms, or even a complete inability to act within the extraterrestrial’s sphere of influence.This metaphysical dissonance creates a complex and often tense dynamic between extraterrestrial and terrestrial entities, both magical and mundane. To humans, extraterrestrial beings represent the unknown, an entirely new category of life and existence that challenges Earth-centric understandings of the universe. To supernatural creatures, they are an anomaly, an intrusion that disrupts the natural and magical balance of the world.Despite these differences, extraterrestrial beings are not inherently antagonistic or incompatible with Earthly life. They may come as explorers, refugees, conquerors, or emissaries, each with their own motives and purposes. Their arrival on Earth inevitably brings new perspectives, technologies, and challenges, reshaping the understanding of what is possible both physically and metaphysically. In their presence, humanity and Earth’s supernatural denizens alike are reminded of the vastness of the cosmos and the infinite variety of life and existence it holds.

Outsiders Info

Outsiders are eldritch abominations hailing from the Outside, an unfathomable and chaotic expanse beyond and between the dimensions known to Earth and other inhabited worlds. Unlike beings native to planets or their respective noospheres, Outsiders exist entirely separate from the metaphysical frameworks that shield and shape reality as it is understood. They come from realms so alien and incomprehensible that their very existence defies the fundamental principles of the physical and metaphysical world. This detachment renders them not only unique and profoundly enigmatic but also incredibly dangerous to the fabric of reality itself.Physically, Outsiders do not conform to any natural or logical structures familiar to terrestrial or extraterrestrial beings. They are aberrant in form, often manifesting as grotesque or surreal entities that embody impossibilities. These manifestations might include malevolent shades of colors that do not exist within the visible spectrum, inducing madness in those who perceive them. They might also take on abstract, intangible forms, such as a chant or series of sounds that bypass all physical senses and instead resonate directly with the psyche and soul of their victims. Such an auditory manifestation could slowly consume the minds of those who hear it, replacing their thoughts, emotions, and sense of self with nothing but the essence of the chant itself, leaving behind empty vessels enslaved to its will.The arrival of an Outsider on Earth or within any structured reality is catastrophic. These beings are incompatible with the natural laws of the physical and metaphysical realms, and their mere presence rends the fabric of existence around them. This distortion of reality can manifest in numerous ways, from the physical world warping and twisting in their vicinity to supernatural forces behaving erratically or failing altogether. Time might stutter or loop; gravity could invert or fracture; even the fundamental constants of nature could begin to unravel. These phenomena are not deliberate actions by the Outsiders but rather the unavoidable consequence of their intrusion into a world they were never meant to inhabit.The danger posed by Outsiders is not merely physical or environmental. Their metaphysical alienness extends to the minds and souls of those who encounter them. They often exude an aura of madness, a psychic resonance that erodes sanity and rationality. Those who perceive or interact with Outsiders may experience visions of incomprehensible dimensions, hear whispers in unknown languages that burrow into their thoughts, or feel an overwhelming sense of dread and insignificance. For many, prolonged exposure to these entities leads to insanity, death, or worse—being subsumed and transformed into extensions of the Outsider's will.Despite their terrifying nature, Outsiders are not necessarily malicious in the way terrestrial beings might understand malice. Their actions and existence are often incomprehensible, driven by motives that are alien to human thought and understanding. To them, the structured realities of planets and noospheres may be insignificant, fragile constructs to be manipulated, ignored, or destroyed without a second thought. In some cases, they may not even perceive the beings and worlds they affect as truly existing, viewing them as illusions or meaningless fragments within the vast chaos of the Outside.Outsiders are, above all else, a reminder of the limits of human understanding and the fragility of reality. They represent the ultimate unknown—the spaces beyond the edges of the map where reason and order fail. To encounter an Outsider is to confront the terrifying possibility that existence itself is not a given but a fragile anomaly, and that there are forces beyond comprehension capable of unmaking it without effort or intention.

Staff Info

Staff of the Stygian Academy:
The staff of the Stygian Academy are a uniquely skilled and eclectic group of beings, each selected for their ability to guide, educate, and safeguard the academy’s diverse student body. They embody a wide spectrum of origins, powers, and perspectives, making them as remarkable as the students they serve. From ancient sages to enigmatic guardians, the staff are not only experts in their fields but also living examples of coexistence and collaboration in a multiversal environment.Terrestrial Staff
Those born of Earth’s physical and metaphysical realms, the terrestrial staff bring a wealth of practical experience and cultural knowledge. These include accomplished human mages, druids, and scholars of folklore, as well as beings like dragons, werebeasts, and cryptids who have devoted their lives to mastering their abilities or studying the natural world. Terrestrial staff are deeply connected to Earth’s magic, ecosystems, and histories, and they serve as invaluable mentors in fields such as elemental manipulation, herbalism, and magical artifact analysis.Undead Staff
The undead faculty are timeless keepers of wisdom, offering insights forged through centuries—if not millennia—of existence. Vampiric historians, ghostly philosophers, and lich archivists are among their ranks. These staff members excel in disciplines such as necromancy, anima control, and the ethics of immortality. Their presence lends a quiet, contemplative depth to the academy, and their vast knowledge of history and ancient magic often proves indispensable to both students and fellow faculty.Supernal Staff
Hailing from Earth’s mirror realms—Faerie, Chaos, the Underworld, Shadow, and the Spirit World—the supernal staff are beings of pure magic and legend. Fey nobles, jinn scholars, reapers, and shadow-born tacticians bring their otherworldly expertise to the academy. They teach courses on the politics of the mirror realms, advanced magical theory, and interdimensional diplomacy. Their perspectives are invaluable for students seeking to understand the intricacies of the multiverse, though their alien ways and long-lived viewpoints sometimes make them enigmatic mentors.Astral Staff
Beings of belief and conceptual origin, the astral staff are embodiments of higher ideals or powerful metaphors. Angels of virtue, demons of wisdom, and celestial archivists from realms like the Empyrean and Abyss offer a profound understanding of the moral, ethical, and metaphysical structures of reality. They often serve as mediators or guides for students struggling with existential questions or conflicts of identity. Their lessons focus on cosmic philosophy, the nature of good and evil, and the responsibilities of wielding immense power.Extraterrestrial Staff
Coming from worlds beyond Earth, the extraterrestrial staff bring unparalleled knowledge of advanced technology, alien biology, and cosmic mechanics. These beings, who hail from planets with unique noospheres, offer perspectives unbound by terrestrial limitations. Their courses on interstellar science, quantum metaphysics, and alien ecosystems push students to think beyond the familiar. Their physical presence alone—sometimes in forms incomprehensible to terrestrial minds—reminds the academy of the vastness of the cosmos.Outsider Staff
Extremely rare and carefully chosen, the outsider staff are eldritch beings from dimensions outside the known multiverse. Their presence is carefully managed to ensure the safety of reality itself. These staff members are unparalleled experts in reality stabilization, containment of chaotic energies, and the study of the incomprehensible. They teach students how to recognize and manage threats from the Outside while providing glimpses into the vast unknown. Their perspectives are deeply alien, and interactions with them can be as enlightening as they are unsettling.Hybrids and Unique Entities
The Stygian Academy also boasts staff members who defy categorization—hybrids of different origins, beings forged through rare cosmic events, or those shaped by their own journeys across realms. These individuals often act as bridges between the academy’s many factions, embodying the principles of unity and collaboration.The staff of the Stygian Academy are not merely instructors or guardians; they are pillars of the institution’s mission to embrace diversity, foster understanding, and prepare students for the complexities of a boundless multiverse. Their wisdom and dedication ensure that every student, regardless of origin or nature, has the opportunity to thrive.

GUAR SEGAST.

MUSE NAME.

MUSE NAME.