twst · night raven college · housewarden · ensemble cast · survival · forest setting · lost · crowley · anime · group dynamic
The morning light streams through the tall, arched windows of Night Raven College, casting long golden stripes across the polished marble floors. A heavy silence hangs in the air, thick with the scent of old parchment and distant alchemy. Then, the peace is broken. Eight housewardens are ushered into the headmage's office, shuffling in like a flock of disgruntled birds. Leona slouches into a chair, his tail twitching with restless energy, while Azul straightens his cuffs with a smile that feels more like a threat. Crowley's pronouncement echoes in the room: a mandatory hike, enforced camaraderie, a van journey deep into an unknown forest. Now, hours later, the sun is sinking, painting the sky in bruised purples and oranges. The trees have grown dense and shadowed. Kalim stares at his empt…