required) include:
Ability detecting: A group session where Mentors test each prodigy’s senses in a variety of ways in the hope of triggering their special ability. All Foxfire prodigies who haven’t manifested are required to take this session on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons until they can be placed into their proper ability session. (Note: Pyrokinesis is not tested for—and Talentless prodigies remain in ability detecting until they complete the basic levels.)
Agriculture: A gnome-taught session held in the Foxfire gardens designed to teach prodigies to properly care for nature and understand the time, love, and energy it takes to keep plants healthy and thriving.
Alchemy: Prodigies learn the power of transmutation and purification through hands-on training in specially designed laboratories. Specific skills include elixir-making, poultice-crafting, and the careful conversion of matter into gold.
Elementalism: Through careful instruction and hands-on training, prodigies learn to harness the power of the elements and properly store and contain them. Specific skills taught include how to bottle wind, rain, lightning, thunder, fire, and so much more.
Elvin history: Our past defines who we are today, so all prodigies are required to learn the history of the Lost Cities, from Ancient days up to the present. Topics include the establishment of the intelligent species’ treaties, the human betrayal, the sinking of Atlantis, and the development of the matchmaking system, as well as numerous others.
Linguistics: Prodigies master the languages of all five other intelligent species (as well as humans) and learn to mimic accents and pronunciation. Please note: This is an elite-level session and is only available to Level Eight prodigies (unless special permission is granted by the Council).
Metaphysics: A truly unique session where prodigies examine the potential of our existence, including the true power of mind over matter, the hope of endless possibility, and the necessity and challenges created by allowing all intelligent creatures to maintain their free will.
Multispeciesial studies: Prodigies discover the fascinating cultures and histories behind the intelligent creatures that share our planet, including ogres, gnomes, trolls, dwarves, and goblins. (Note: Discussion of humans is excluded from this session.)
Physical education: All Foxfire prodigies must take physical education on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in order to train their minds to enhance their physical abilities. Skills such as channeling, telekinesis, levitation, and numerous others are practiced through sports, games, and exercise.
Special ability focus session: Any Foxfire prodigy who has manifested an ability is required to train in that ability every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon (while the rest of the school takes ability detecting). Possible sessions include: telepathy, empathy, vanishing, flashing, gusting, phasing, frosting, technopathy, conjuring, inflicting, descrying, mesmerizing, and many more. (Please note: Training in pyrokinesis is strictly forbidden.)
The Universe: Prodigies study the many wonders that lie beyond the boundaries of our planet, including the countless stars and galaxies, which they learn to map and name. Provides an important perspective, reminding us that no matter how powerful we may be, we are still small in the grand scheme of things, and must respect the larger natural forces surrounding us.
FOXFIRE ACADEMY STAFF
THE CURRENT PRINCIPAL IS MAGNATE Leto Kerlof (formerly the Beacon of the Silver Tower), who was appointed after Dame Alina (the former principal) was elected to the Council.
The Beacon of the Silver Tower is now Master Cadence Talle (formerly Lady Cadence).
For any medical needs that arise, Sir Elwin Heslege keeps an office in Foxfire’s Healing Center (though he rarely uses the title “Sir”).
Mentors vary year by year, depending on their availability (and the needs of the prodigies). With such a large prodigy population (and most sessions taught one-on-one), the number of Mentors on staff is rather daunting. Still, for those who would like a sampling of the faculty, see the featured Mentors listed below.
NAME: Lady Alexine
SESSION: Physical Education
MENTOR TO: Co-Mentor to All Level Two Prodigies
NAME: Lady Anwen
SESSION: Multispeciesial Studies
MENTOR TO: Sophie Foster (Level Two)
NAME: Sir Astin
SESSION: The Universe
MENTOR TO: Sophie Foster (Level Two)
NAME: Sir Bubu
SESSION: Multispeciesial Studies
MENTOR TO: Keefe Sencen (Level Two)
NAME: Sir Caton
SESSION: Physical Education
MENTOR TO: Co-Mentor to All Level Two Prodigies
NAME: Sir Conley
SESSION: Elementalism
MENTOR TO: Sophie Foster (Level Two)
NAME: Lady Dara
SESSION: Elvin History
MENTOR TO: Sophie Foster (Level Two)
NAME: Lady Delmira
SESSION: Alchemy
MENTOR TO: Keefe Sencen (Level Two)
NAME: Sir Donwell
SESSION: Multispeciesial Studies
MENTOR TO: Biana Vacker (Level Two)
NAME: Sir Faxon
SESSION: Metaphysics
MENTOR TO: Sophie Foster (Level Two)
NAME: Lady Galvin
SESSION: Alchemy
MENTOR TO: Sophie Foster (Level Two), Keefe Sencen (Level Three)
NAME: Sir Jarvin
SESSION: The Universe
MENTOR TO: Keefe Sencen (Level Two)
NAME: Lady Nissa
SESSION: Tutoring Center
MENTOR TO: Any Level Two Prodigies Requesting Additional Practice
NAME: Sir Tiergan
SESSION: Telepathy Training
MENTOR TO: Sophie Foster (Level Two, Level Three, Level Four)