Madrian City
More than 300 students stood on the grounds of the top academy in Madrian City, eagerly awaiting the awakening of their professions.
"Today is our last day at the institution and the day you awaken your profession," the school principal announced.
He pointed to an awakening circle in the middle of the school and gestured for the students to move forward in an orderly fashion to discover their professions.
"It seems to be the same this year as well," an old man remarked to the principal.
"The top students have not awakened yet," he replied.
"Who do you think will top this year?" two teachers engaged in conversation.
"Either Lyra or Tiana; the two sisters are the only promising students," the other teacher responded.
"Look," the teacher said, pointing to a redhead who was heading toward the awakening circle.
A large amount of red etha erupted from her body. Her blue eyes sparkled brightly, and a smirk appeared on her face.
Name: Tiana
Profession: Elemental Mage [Fire]
Etha Output: 35
Loud cheers erupted from the crowd, while others stood in disbelief. Tiana glanced directly at her sister before stepping away from the awakening circle.
After the noise settled down, a teacher pointed to a student with pale brown skin. His short hair partially obscured his green eyes, which were still visible. He walked to the awakening circle.
"What about him?" the teacher asked curiously.
"He has nothing outstanding to show," another teacher commented.
As he stepped into the awakening circle, a massive amount of etha was released from his body, blowing his hair upward. Some teachers and students were overwhelmed by the suffocating amount of etha and fell to the ground.
Name: Chrom
Profession: Mage [Barrier]
Etha Output: 40
The eyes of the teachers widened in disbelief.
"Is it broken?" someone asked.
"The amount of etha released cannot be just 40; he released more than that!"
"Why does the color of the etha he produced look the same as that one?"
Everyone looked up to see a dark star with a hint of green in place of the sun.
***
The green star first appeared 11 years ago when the entire planet was on the verge of extinction. High levels of greenhouse gas were released into the atmosphere, and nuclear conflicts between nations rendered the world uninhabitable. Animals and plants were dying off at an alarming rate.
At one point, dog food was considered a luxury, and some people resorted to cannibalism. The emergence of the green star revitalized the devastated planet, bringing about a much-needed blessing. However, this change also triggered strange occurrences as the star emitted an energy that caused mutations in animals and plants. Many gained consciousness and began attacking humans, forming groups, and seizing control over various regions. With global militaries defeated, chaos quickly ensued, decimating the already small population.
This dire situation transformed when people began manifesting supernatural abilities, gaining the power to combat the mutated creatures. These ability users became known as the "awakened," providing humanity a fighting chance. Slowly, lands that were once lost began to be reclaimed, signaling a new era for mankind.
A new order emerged, with the awakened at its center. People classified the awakened according to the amount of etha they could release.
***
A blonde boy calmly walked past Chrom and confidently stated that he could outperform him.
Name: Luke
Profession: Tamer
Etha Output: 27
"You did well Luke, with more training, you could increase your output," a girl said while holding his arm.
"Lyra is next,"
She walked elegantly, her white hair blown by the wind, her blue eyes focused on the awakening circle.
Name: Lyra
Profession: Priestess
Etha Output: 37
"The two sisters did not disappoint," someone remarked.
other outstanding awakened students were
Name:
Profession: Assassin
Etha output: 17
Name:
Profession: Warrior
Etha output: 33
"Tomorrow we will be heading outside the city gates, for the practical combat, and for some to get used to their abilities, further details will be given tomorrow"