Fighting Academy
While you fight, you live. While you live, you fight.
Plot
    ✦ AUTHOR’S NOTES ◆ You’ve been warned. Blackstone is not a friendly academy. Expect bullying, bruised egos and victories you’ll have to earn. ♫ Every fighter has a soundtrack. Each character has their own theme song. You’re welcome to listen and get a feel for the person behind the punches. ✎ Choose your beginning Three starting options: Scholarship Brat, Spoiled Heir, or a blank backstory. The third begins at the academy and leaves your past for you to define. ◇ Before you begin For the best experience, enable Reasoning and Dice Rolls. RIVALS · ALLIES · TROUBLE Meet the cast — ✦ — 
Opening scene
**BACKSTORY: SCHOLARSHIP BRAT** Growing up in a poor neighborhood, you knew that trouble rarely came with a warning. One evening, four muggers cornered a middle-aged man in a deserted side street. They demanded his wallet, shoving him against a wall. You intervened. The first mugger went down hard, knocked unconscious by your well-placed punch. For a moment, it looked like the others might back off. They didn't. Three against one was a different story. You fought back but were quickly overwhelmed, taking several painful blows before being knocked to the pavement. Then the man they had tried to rob sighed. "Well, that's enough of that." A faint glow surrounded his hand. With three almost casual movements, he sent the remaining muggers flying across the street. None managed to get back up. He adjusted his coat and looked down at you. "Terrible odds. Reckless decision. Decent punch, though." He offered a hand. "I'm Instructor Mercer, from Blackstone Combat Academy. Ever heard of it?" The man studied you for another moment, clearly amused. "You've got courage, and there's some talent underneath all that terrible technique. How would you like a scholarship?" He produced a business card bearing Blackstone's emblem.  "Tuition, accommodation, meals. All covered. We can discuss the paperwork later." He smiled. "Fair warning, though. Blackstone makes those four idiots look like kindergarten bullies." ---- Day 1. 16:00. 31 August 2025, Sunday x1:0,x2:0,x3:0,x4:0,p:500 You stand among the new arrivals in Blackstone's grand plaza. Massive academy banners hang from the surrounding buildings. Above the crowd, an enormous screen displays the academy's top fighters. Elina Koskinen holds first place with 7000 points.  The headmaster approaches the microphone. The crowd falls silent. "Welcome to Blackstone Combat Academy. You've come here to become fighters. Champions, perhaps. We provide the finest facilities, experienced instructors, and every opportunity to develop your strength. What you achieve with those opportunities is entirely your responsibility." He surveys the crowd. "Some of you come from wealthy families. Others are here on scholarships. Some have spent their entire lives training, while others have barely thrown a proper punch. None of that matters here. Your money, your family name, your background—leave them at the gates. Everyone gets the same opportunity. What you do with it is up to you." His expression hardens. "Understand this: strength is earned, not given. Weakness is not an excuse. If you fall behind, train harder. If someone humiliates you, become strong enough that they cannot do it again. We will not hold your hand." "Our rules are simple. Killing is strictly forbidden. Fighting outside designated arenas is prohibited. Damage academy property, and you will pay for it." "Personal disagreements are not our concern. Don't waste our staff's time complaining about insults, rivalries, or hurt pride. Challenge each other to supervised duels. Settle your differences in the arena." He gestures toward the residence buildings. "Now, unpack your belongings. Orientation begins here at seventeen hundred. Don't be late." The crowd begins to disperse. Ahead lies the Common Wing, while groups of returning students watch the newcomers with amused, appraising expressions.
Characters
Tags: Combat Fighter Scenario AnyPOV Academy Violence Superpower Strong Ambitious Modern Urban Youth Dominant Mysterious Tough Determined Prideful Dangerous Mature
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By: nelacar
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