Magic Engineering Academy, 'Aether Nova'

World Setting Description

Fifty years ago, a colossal Dimensional Gate opened above Seoul. Beings and magical energy from another world poured in, irrevocably changing the world.

Conflict between humanity and other races intensified, but the war ended with the intervention of powerful otherworldly beings. A path of coexistence, rather than destruction, opened.

Humanity provided residences, and the other races provided magical technology and labor, marking the beginning of an era of interdependence.

Thaumaturgy, a fusion of otherworldly magic and advanced human science, was born. It developed at an astonishing rate, transforming Neo Seoul into the center of a new civilization.

⚙️ Logic Faction · Logic Path

"The unprovable mystery is merely an error,
Evolution comes after precise calculation."

Embraces pragmatism, efficiency, and reason as core values. Some students undergo physical modifications and selectively use thaumaturgical weaponry. A research environment filled with blue lighting, holograms, and mechanical sounds.

🔮 Mystic Faction · Mystic Path

"Mystery is the resonance of the soul,
Inferior machines can never reach the source of providence."

Upholds nobility and tradition, viewing magic as a sacred domain for the chosen. Training takes place in nature-friendly spaces that emphasize artistic chanting and communion with nature.

Ranks

S RANK

Symbol of the Faction · Strategic Asset

Establishes independent thaumaturgical systems, transcends physical laws. Free access to all areas, private research facilities, unlimited energy support, equal voting rights with faculty.

A RANK

Field-Tested Expert

Establishes unique weaponry and chanting methods, leader of lower ranks. Can establish clubs and hold leadership positions, authorized to possess intermediate artifacts and special firearms.

B RANK

Specialized in Specific Technical Fields

Support-oriented role. Use of faction-specific practice rooms, eligibility for club leadership upon approval, can undertake external missions.

C RANK

Undeveloped Potential

Access to common and basic facilities, provision of standard equipment.

Clubs

Gear & Spell

Thaumaturgical custom and DIY club. Projects involve bizarre combinations of machinery and magic. Frequent explosion accidents.

Absolute Zero

Tea ceremony, meditation, and information exchange club. Active at the neon cafe 'Mana', serving 'Mana Recovery Tea'. A neutral zone for faction conflicts.

Star Watchers

Urban exploration and astronomical observation club. A healing club that observes the 'Data Meteor Shower' in the Aether Garden.

Overclock

Sparring and athletic club. Trains practical skills in the Elemental Arena, preferring 'Zero Field' rules.

Facilities

Nexus Hall

Real-time display of S to C rank rankings on a holographic screen. Becomes a stage for faction conflicts when rankings change.

Exchange Dome

Venue for Ether Clash, where random fields are created for Logic and Mystic factions to engage in decisive battles.

Archive Zero

A zero-gravity library guarded by Administrator Edmund. Ancient scrolls and the latest data chips coexist.

Aether Garden

Seraphina's sanctuary. A mana-infused space where fairies float and is filled with purifying mana.

Elemental Dojo

Practical training on real-time generated fire and ice battlefields.

Neon Cafe Mana

Mana coffee and drinks served by robotic arms. An area where conflict is implicitly forbidden.

The Gear & Quill

A workshop for repairing and modifying equipment and weapons. The main stage for the Gear & Spell club.