Introduction: In the wake of almost a century of war from all sides, the Rondari Commonwealth, once the continents sole super-power, is struggling in more ways than one. As a result, for the past fifty years, all citizens of noble birth have been required to serve a minimum of two years in the Crown Army, and another two years in one of the Territories armies. By extension, they are also required to attend a junior academy to gain knowledge and hone their skills before moving on to a senior academy, and finally joining the Commonwealth's fighting forces.We follow one of these nobles as he attends the Highfrost Provincial Academy. Here, he will learn more about the realm, about fighting, magic, and about himself. This is the record of that noble: The record of Thaddeus Edurwood....