TheFlightSMP Books Archive

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Genres:

#tf!SMP Dragon books - regarding dragons specifically (eg, Dragonling Care)

#tf!SMP Diary books - where the writer seems to be writing about themselves and things that they have done (eg, Right or Wrong)

#tf!SMP Tree books - about the strange trees that have been mentioned occasionally (eg, Order of Trees)

#tf!SMP Letter books - it's in the name, really (eg, Status Report, To AJ)

#tf!SMP Ritual books - pertaining to rituals (their recipes) or about rituals (eg, Summer Falls, Fallen Ritual of Info, Oceans Ritual)

#tf!SMP World Lore books - a general catch all category for lore books

#tf!SMP Previous Magica books - those maybe maybe-not prophetic books about the happenings of past bearers of each magic skillset (eg. The Four, Last Life)

#tf!SMP Corruption books - about/ talks of the Corruption, and all it's other names (eg, Corruption Lies)

#tf!SMP The Storm books - mentions or is about the Storm realm and or the Storm Ravens (eg, Algae Potentia)

tf!SMP Iron books - books about Iron, its effects, and the Crypt's Wheel of Iron (eg. Iron Wheel)

#tf!SMP Rebel books - books about the Rebels (eg, \\Rebel diary 1//)

#tf!SMP Academy books - books relating to the academy's lore and its nature (eg, Jibble Pt1, The School, Walls)

2026

> April

(OG April thread Here)

20th

Borri's Notes 1, Borri's Notes 2, Dragonmites pt1, Dragonmites pt2, Algae Potentia, Journal Part 2, Symbiosis pt 1

21st

Order of Trees, Magical Nature, Tooth Troubles?, Welcome to the Academy, \\Sewer book//, Treat Scale Rot, Stop Scale Rot, 🟡\\Red pub book//, 🟡\\Secret tree room//, \\House of the sick//

22nd

Building a Nest, The Flowers, Journal Part 1

23rd

Hatching Ritual

24th

Death Dorm, A Leap of Faith, Death and Life

25th

26th

Dragon Feeding, Dragonling Care

27th

Purrs Beyond, Wold Bond, Parrot Pact

28th

\\Windmill book//, Watcher

29th

To AJ, Secret Wand

30th

Corruption Lies, The Eyes, Right or Wrong, Double Soul \\Prince Solar//, Soul and Life, BIGGEST FAN, Starlight

> May

1st

Shadow Ritual, Double Soul \\Princess Sol//, Blood that Turn, Royal Wing, Stormbound, Forbidden Crime, Water Wins

2nd

Thief \\The First//, Thief \\The Last//, Last Tower, Earth, The Four, The End, Status Report, Day 9

3rd

Jibble Pt.1, Jibble Pt.2

4th

Last Ocean, Last Flash, Iron Soul, Iron Bells, Last Drop, The Last Star, 🟡 The Last Leaf, Last Sunrise, Last Mafia

5th

Report, Diamond, Past Bless, Saving Those, First Flame, Past Changes

6th

The Last Fire, Dawn, Final Growth, Final Cat

7th

Last Card, Last Prince, The Start, The Ritual of Hugs, Secret Stairs, Blessing Voice, Last Life, Forge Sweep, Ocean Ritual

8th

Poems Vol.1, Life and Death, Swift Rod, Green Thumb, Eternal Life, Magical Books, Iron's Ending, Forge Sentinel, The Gardens, Gardian Pair, Birth of Pig, Grave(s)

9th

The Tree, Summer Falls, Fallen Ritual of Info, Magical Bandages, Burn Treatment

10th

11th

Nurse Violet, \\Infirmary riddle Feles//, \\Infirmary riddle Lupi//, \\Infirmary riddle Vulpes//, \\Revival ritual//, \\Shared awakening//

12th

13th

14th

15th

First Wind, Last Void, Home, Crypt of Iron

16th

Last Shadow, The Gate, Inner Sky, Fallen Star, 🟡 Dear Cambam, The Last Fairy

17th

\\Rebel diary 1//, \\Rebel diary 2//, Spy Report, Last Decay, Diary \\Farmer Tom//, Trident

18th

19th

Reading Rite, Last Mushroom

20th

Diary \\Unknown//, Diary \\Drop Truce//, Half Born, Last Spark, Last Texture

21st

Seren's First, Queen's Order, Iron Wheel, The Colour

22nd

BanishNightmare

23rd

24th

25th

\\An eye on Graecie//, Mana, Keepers of Dead, –––––––, Caring, Friendship Rite

26th

27th

Gardens, Poison Rot, Report \\Poison Rot//, Singing Iron

28th

29th

30th

Status, Katie's Tale, Katie's Diary, For Kim, Forbidden Thing

31st

> June (Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈)

1st

Status Report 2

2nd

Status Report \\Rebel//, \\Rebel portal//, \\A note for boss//, Final Blessing

3rd

Status Report 3, Status Report 4

4th

5th

R-Warning, Iron's Blessing

6th

Banish Ritual, Ritual Craft, Ritual Warnings

7th

Ritual of Birds, Pigeon Lore

8th

9th

10th

Fairy Report, Fairy Blessing, Ritual Flowers

11th

Towers Pt. 1, Towers Pt. 2, \\Molly's family 1//, Dear Professor, Magic Hunger, 🟡\\Magic storage//, \\Backrooms riddle//, Iron Offerings

12th

Fairy Rings, Dairy \\Jimmy//

13th

14th

🟡\\Ivy Penrose's diary//, H's Journal, NOTICE TO STAFF, Janitor's Notes, Symbiosis Pt2

15th

Before Ashfall, R – Report

16th

Crypts of Fire, 🟡Last Divine

17th

R – Aj

18th

19th

Crystal Formation, Fairy Report \\2//

20th

21st

22nd

23rd

\\Meet at cave – R//

24th

25th

26th

Status Report \\Outpost//, The School, Stolen Goods

27th

28th

Our Moonlight

29th

30th

> July

1st

Ritual Cost

2nd

\\Book in the walls 1//

3rd

My Dear Boa, Walls

4th

The Dragonic Compendium

5th

Moonlight

6th

\\Beware of//

7th

Ritual of Mini Wolf, \Village patron task// Scroll, Children's Fairytale*, To Grow a Dragon*, Ashwood Grove*, Elder Riders*, Terracordia's Fall*, Fairytale of Storms*, Grow Your Magic*, Letter From Grandpa

8th

Iron is Protection*, Mana is Memory*, The White Banquet*, The Day of Ashfall, Village Fairytale

9th

\\Architect Marlow's notes//, Towers Pt. 3, \\Sun Guard's day 9 in the walls//

10th

To House Mate, 🟡Journal Part 4

11th

Letter to Ms. Hagen \\Scroll//, GUIDING LIGHTS, Morphic Philosophy

12th

Crypt Report

13th

14th

15th

16th

17th

18th

19th

20th

21st

23th

24th

25th

26th

27th

28th

29th

30th

31st

> August

Crypt Report

12/07/26

[T Crypt]

(First seen in the barrels where Ivy’s book shipment came in. However, this book was not present — to my knowledge — in the initial book shipment on 7th July 2026 and was placed there between the 11th July and 12th July)

Status Report

Reports of graves across the land were whispering.

The riders were called to investigate the crypts.

The dead are awake.

Riders are attempting to find a solution.

Signed

Letter to Ms. Hagen \\Scroll//

11/07/26

[n/a]

(Sent by Ivy Penrose to Juniper)

Ms. Haagen,

I\ve written to my coworkers about the abilities you described. Many of us are astonished and would like to further support your prosperity as a mage.

Controlling your abilities and directing them carefully should now become your number one priority. On the issue of your traveling. I investigated it. From what you described, viewing memories, and even getting home are not the issues, it is your aim in time.

Historically, this is an issue that befalls those under the domain of light and shadow, who can travel.

I know of an artifact that was used by a previous light mage for this purpose, but I will have to travel to acquire it, and at the moment I cannot do that.

In the mean time, I hope these books might help you find something. Please visit me if you have any conclusions, or if this text is unhelpful and we can continue our search.

Under the sun,

–Professor I. Penrose

GUIDING LIGHTS

11/07/26

[Prof. T. Deckard]

(#FEEE9F)

Like a lighthouse beckons a ship, mages too have found themselves in need of guidance. While it is unknown how many artifacts exist, there are two famous instances of “Guiding Lights” amongst mages.

<u>1.1 THE SILVER LANTERN</u>

<u>It is important to note</u>

this first instance remainse hearsay, as no artifact has been recovered to back this record. Its information lies in the mass accounts of this mage.

Her existence would be considered folklore, if not for records from even the most isolated groups.

This mage had many names, Nightstalker, Priestess, and Nisha. Nisha’s domain as a mage remains unknown, what survives in her story is the light she carried.

It had a constant description of a silver lantern dangling from a crook. Many creatures (Archivist note: this part in bold text is in a silver-like colour in the actual book) found its light intolerable, apart from humans who said it offered them an overwhelming sense of determination.

At night, Nisha walked the long roads of the Sun Realm, safely guiding lost travelers without ever speaking a word. Her dragon was never seen, though the distant sounds of wing flaps always loomed above.

<u>1.2 THE BLADE OF LORD ZONNEVELD</u>

<u>The second and more</u>

Famous instance is the Blade of Lord Zonneveld. The sword itself was said to have a mind of its own, shining brighter and stronger in the heat of beetle, searing it’s enemies flesh and guiding justice.

Those who wield it, are granted a keep sense in battle, finding their strikes more composed, and their energy heightened.

Crafted by Lord Zonneveld himself, this artifact has only increased in strength as it has been passed to his kin.

ADENDUM — PROFESSOR I. PENROSE

As the Zonneveld bloodline as died out. The artifact has been retired.

Morphic Philosophy

11/07/26

[Prof. Lugh Abacus]

(#5E7C16)

Morphic magic is a broad term used to describe magic focused on transformation. While many abilities fall under this term, mages who specialize in morphic domains are few.

It is theorized the cause of this is the human condition itself. Our minds perceive the world through defined states and therefore the abilities we manifest tend to seek their own definition. The extent of this is, what Prof. Yew used to outline his proposed, “Branch Theory” of magic.

Which suggests all magic may trace back to a singular trunk that all abilities and domains branch upon. This theory itself was used to coin the term “morphic” as a branch closer to the trunk. It’s important to note that this proximity to the trunk of magic is not a measure of power itself. 

Because humans interact with the environment through definitive states, the magic granted to morphic mages is often seen as a burden rather than a gift. The concept of “direction” becomes so abstract, that morphic mages usually find themselves in

illogical scenarios with broken or inhuman thought patterns.

It is for this reason; company remains the key to keeping morphic mages in stable states that are healthy to their corporeal forms. Morphic mages may also find themselves drawn to mages of strong singular concepts such as elementals, or life and death aspects.

To House Mate

10/07/26

[Sun Guard]

(Found by Ambear by the head of her bed)

Dear Ambear

I would like to say sorry for my recent behaviour.

Everyone thinks I am fake. But in reality, I have just been really stressed.

With rebels, bandits, spies, corruption, students killing each other and now my missing wife… I had a bit of a mental breakdown.

I didn’t know who to trust anymore… But I should have trusted you..

I don’t blame anyone but myself, and I promise to work hard on restoring our friendship and trust.

It is my fault everyone hates me, and it is my responsibility to fix it.

Signed

– Sunny Sun Guard

🟡Journal Part 4

10/07/26

🟡[Unknown] (but it’s probably Researcher Arriana like the other journals)

(Given to Graecie by Architect Marlow in the Human Crypt)

Markus is dead. The price for the boost in his magical power, his physical condition plummeted, the corruption creeping up his veins and infecting his mind. The post mortem showed that he rotted from the inside out.The only bright side is that it seems his condition is not contagious.

We have assessed that only direct contact with the corruption can infect individuals in this way. William seemingly is stable, at least physically. His mental health continues to worsen. He no longer attempts to use magic in any way, we are unsure if he even can anymore.

In the first few days after the men were exposed he would often ask to see his dragon, but he has not mentioned it for many days. For the time being he seems mostly harmless, although he somehow kept escaping his confinement in the hospital ward.

Since there is no evidence that the corruption can pass from him to others we have allowed him freedom of the academy. He is to remain within its confines, which he has agreed to and has yet to defy.

He spends most of his time writing. We have decided to allow him 

\\Architect Marlow's notes//

09/07/26

[Unsigned]

(This series of notes were written when communicating with Megii, and others who also accompanied them to the Human Crypt by the architect of the past, Marlow, whom Lead Architect Sutton confided in— mentioned in Towers Pt. 1 and Pt.2. Marlow deletes and writes a new note every time while conversing with Megii and the others quite a few times, so I’ve decided to just transcribe it all in one book. Each time the note is rewritten will be marked with 3 en dashes like this – – –. The entire convo from Megii’s pov starts 4h3m9s Megiibyte Burdens - The Flight {light lore} | !tfref !tf. Zam, Graecie, and Drift were all streaming this )

Banished

Dead

Forever

Gone

– – –

The worst thing

– – –

You may ask me a few questions. Then I go back to my eternal rest.

– – –

A terrible secret

– – –

The book you gain your information from has a part 3…

– – –

I took it to my grave

The grave is me

I will carry

– – –

Why should I trust you

Towers Pt. 3

09/07/26

[Assistant Architect T. Marlow]

(Given to Megii by Architect Marlow’s ‘ghost’ in the Human Crypt)

I can no longer keep it to myself, i have to at least write it down. While the towers in the wilds are identical to the one within the capital there is one key difference, they will never be activated, and there was never any intention of doing so.

The artifact the academy is adapting to from the shield simply cannot cover the entire country. It will only protect the capital and the academy. They knew this and had s waste time and resources to build the outer towers anyway, and why?

To stop panic. The researchers KNOW that Captial cannot support their entire population, so their solution was to have the towers built so the people would not panic and flood into ti. Sutton tells me none of the other builders, nor the Outpost

guards that have been assisting us, know the truth. They have all been assured they will be protected when the shield is activated. Instead they will be left to be consumed by the corruption.

\\Sun Guard's day 9 in the walls//

09/07/26

[Unsigned]

(Dropped infront of Graecie and Zam by seemingly Sun Guard)

Day 9

The walls are safe

Must keep the key hidden.

Information is grand

Saturday I will know the final information

The walls will open once more

The crypt will sing

The art department doesn’t have the ky.

I will search the next department.

Iron is Protection *

08/07/26

[Prof. T. Demir]

(#474F52 Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026. Read: 8th July 2026)

2nd version of the book:

During this great war between Eternal Summer and Eternal Storms, the kingdom faced a great problem. When our great protectors were not strong enough, Storm Ravens summoned storm clouds and corrupted the lands and our great riders.

To resolve this problem, our great rulers researched a plan.

They knew that iron was important in the creation of new rituals, drinking rogue mana before it became overwhelming and too much for the caster.

So, with the help of our great forgers, they created chins and suits of armor made of enriched iron.

The iron drank away mana, absorbed spells and helped protect our citizens from any corrupted riders until our powerful protectors could deal with the problem.

Although, Dragon Riders should be careful, as wearing iron can slow mana regeneration and cause destruction to your spells.

We are eternally grateful to our forgers and our Dragon Riders in keeping our kingdom safe from the Storm Ravens.

Mana is Memory *

08/07/26

[Prof. M. Tutor]

(#5477B2 #3AB3DA Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026. Read: 8th July 2026)

2nd version of the book:

Mana was not only power. It was memory. This phrase is often used by The Crypt of the Dead. Up north contained a crypt like no other, it was filled with ghosts of the fallen.

Everyone knew that every spell left an imprint on the world. Nature forgot nothing, and the Keepers of the Crypt of the Dead knew that these echoes were peaceful remains of one’s mana and not something to destroy or be scared about.

And so when the ghosts reached out with dead hands, the keepers let themselves be touched.

And when a ghost screamed, a Keeper sang.

And when a location is touched with so much magic, the ghosts become visible, they become more than an imprint.

They become memories.

So The Crypt of the Dead, The Dragon Crypt and even parts of the great Dragon Academy, were gifted with these memories.

The White Banquet *

The White Banquet (Archivist note that both the name and the author name used to be red)

08/07/26

[Robin Steel] (initial signed name Robin Steel)

(#F9FFFE Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026. Read: 8th July 2026)

2nd version of the book:

The date of this book reads 40ish years ago from the current date. The cover looks new and the spine of the book has yet to be cracked.

The White Banquet was meant to be a remembrance.

Each year, the royals invited families of the kingdom to the southern border. A church’s garden dedicated to the fallen, everything made of silver to remember the cleaning light of the Shield Tower that saved us.

Where silver cloth covered endless tables and silver church bells rang for Ashfall. The day the Capital nearly drowned in Corruption until Dragon Riders of legend tore the sky open and saved it.

That year, the church bells never finished ringing.

Storm Ravens descended from the clouds, wings flashing with stolen lightning. They struch the Shield Tower first. Its crystal cracked, and across the banquet field the air turned sick and grey.

Corruptoin spread faster than screams.

Silver tablecloths blackened. Flowers rotted in their vases. Families turned in on each other, clawing at faces. Friends forgot each other’s names and lunged with broken knives. The feast became a nightmare of familiar faces made monstrous.

Then the King mounted his dragon.

His daughter called after him, but he did not look back. Crown bright, dragon bleeding sunlight, he flew alone toward the swarm.

One against hundreds.

They vanished into the desert storm.

Then the horizon became a second sun.

When the light faded, the Storm Ravens were gone, and so was the King.

Leaving only a few children and the new Summer Queen behind. Her mission was made clear as the new open sky above her.

It’s time to bring back the Dragon Riders.

The Day of Ashfall

08/07/26

[Prof. Embrasian]

(#9F907F #474F52 Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026. Read: 8th July 2026)

The book starts with a small author’s note. The date is marked: The anniversary of Ashfall, the White Banquet. Author’s Note:

This book is dedicated to the fallen and to the Dragon Riders of legend.

Dragon Riders were not always only gossip and legend. Dragons did not once bond only with the trusted Royals. Dragon Riders were heroes, protectors of peace across the Summer Kingdom.

The Queen of the Summer kingdom stood with her bestfriend, Lunar, at the top of the tallest tower in the palace of The Captial.

She looked down at the chaos and destruction below. Dragon Riders across the kingdom were casting impossible feats of magic. Giant trees rose from the ground. Green pulses of life struck against corruption.

Great blasts of energy of all kinds of mana blasting the corruption away, buying precious time.

The Queen hated staying out of the fight. Everyone else was risking their lives while she stood above them.

Lunar gently grabbed their shoulders. “You are needed here. Only you can keep the passage open for the evacuation”

“I can’t just do nothing,” The Queen replied.

But the Queen knew she could not join them. We were losing, the Dragon Riders were being consumed by the dark storm one by one, while The Storm Ravens circled abve the Capital like demons in the night.

They had to get people to safety.

The battle was nearly over. No wood, fire, ice, wind, sun or any other magic could hold back the terrifying power of the Storm Ravens.

They had lost.

But then one brave Dragon Rider, with the help of forty friends, tought their way out of the city. There was only one final hope, the Shield Tower.

Never truly completed in time, the Shield Tower stood outside the city like a hopeless beacon. Its shield had faltered without a true power source long before the multi-day battle reached its end.

Each rider blocked the corruption with their life, allowing the next to continue forward. 

Until only one Dragon Rider remained.

Their dragon poured its life into the Shield Tower with one final breath, and a powerful light shone across the sky.

They were saved.

The storm was pushed back. The corruption retreated.

The Queen could not believe her eyes, she turned and hugged Lunar, and together they wept silver tears.

Village Fairytale

08/07/26

[Belle Grimm]

(#9A7489 Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026. Read: 8th July 2026)

Once upon a time, a little dragon rider, Jill, guarded a village of painted houses and cherry trees.

One cloudy day, a Storm Raven landed on the well and croaked, “I am your friend, Give me your lanterns and I will make the night safe.”

But the Storm Ravens tells pretty lies.

Jill saw its shadow stealing the light from every window. So they climbed onto their dragon and shouted, “Evil do not get to hid behind nice words!”

The dragon puffed a bright golden flame, and the Storm Raven squawked away.

Ritual of Mini Wolf

07/07/26

[Bob]

(Given to the students when they were all assigned a village to serve as its patron)

Ritual of the Mini Wolf Mount.

4 Bones

4 String

1 Saddle

Then hope for your new friend to bring you joy and life.

\Village patron task// Scroll

07/07/26

[n/a]

(Given to the students when they were all assigned a village to serve as its patron)

Dearest Academy Member,

I hope that you are studying well and keeping your dragons healthy. It comes to the part of your studies, it falls upon you to help those in need.

Elders from each town assessed your strengths, and have reached out to us accordingly.

Help them collect resources they need to get back on their feet!

Towards a brighter dawn,

The Professor.

Children's Fairytale *

07/07/26

[Unknown] (Signed)

(#407FAD Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026)

Once upon a time, three children found a baby dragon hiding beneath a berry bush.

Its wing was hurt and it cried tiny sparks.

“We should help,” sad the first child.

“We should be gentle,” said the second.

“We should be kind,” said the third.

Above them, a Storm Raven croaked “Leave it. Kindness is silly”

But the Storm Ravens say mean things because their hearts are cloudy.

The children cleaned the dragon’s wings brought, bringing it home with them.

When the Storm Raven swooped down in anger, the baby dragon sneezed a cute golden flame and scared it away.

Good hearts make the bravest heroes.

To Grow a Dragon *

07/07/26

[Prof. T. Demir]

(#F38BAA #C79EBD Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026)

2nd version of the book: (July 8th 2026)

Dragons naturally take years to grow into their full adult potential. However, being bonded can speed up this process.

History has lost these rituals, the culture and traditions. However, it is long believed it is deeply rooted in love, art and the bond between rider and dragon.

Ashwood Grove *

07/07/26

[Prof. Ivy Penrose]

(#847091 #9D9D97 Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026)

2nd version of the book: (July 8th 2026)

Ashwood Grove was not a battle. It was a disappearance.

Ashwood Grove was as village home to many. People were full of life and love. Fields of goldenrod flowers shone golden light in the homes of the many.

Corruption reached the forest at dust and spread faster than any recorded disaster. Faster than Ashfall. Faster than the White Banquet. One moment, the grove was alive with lanterns, homes and birdsong. The next, the trees were screaming.

Roots blackened in seconds. Roads folded into thorns. Houses vanished beneath crawling bark. People ran, but the corruption moved like a thought.

Leaping from branch to breathe to blood before anyone understood where it had begun. People turned pale, losing all colour in their eyes and soul.

By midnight, Ashwood Grove was Gone.

Scouts sent after found no clear bodies, no clean ruins, only a forest inward and silent. Some claimed they heard voices under the bark, others swore the trees wore faces.

Nobody knows how many survived. Nobody knows why it spread so fast. Nobody goes back.

Elder Riders *

07/07/26

[Prof. H. Maery]

(#7D8C56 #5E7C16 Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026)

2nd version of the book: (July 8th 2026)

Elder dragons are the oldest and most powerful dragons. They contain the knowledge and mana of all types, although they still have one primary mana type, Soul. Through the powers of Soul, they protect the Summer Realm with eternal warmth.

The Elder Dragons are very picky with whom they choose. There have only been a handful of Elder Riders. Because of their intense power, the elders do not die when their rider dies. They simply lose a part of themselves.

Elders rarely come out of their chosen nest, preferring to be guardians of knowledge than symbols of violence and power.

Although we know of a few chosen from the history books. The last Soul Elder Rider was a girl named Cressida.

Her threads of Golden Rays of Light often inspired stories of a divine chosen of the Sun, a God’s guardian protecting the land with their sun rays.

However, the few who knew her personally know she was more than that. She was an intense, angry soul, furious at the wold’s violence. Instead of welding a sword, she welded bandages. She chose to use her gifts to heal, ont to destroy.

The other recorded Elder Rider was Hazel, a Soul mage that was said to have Golden Rays but mixed with dark blues.

Some say that if Cressida was the Kingdom’s Sun, Hazel was the Kindgom’s Moon. Hazel specialised in weapons of all kinds, turning the room dark to get the opportunity to strike.

After the deaths of Hazel and Cressida, the Elders returned to their nests, only ever coming out to foresee new Dragon Riders at the academy.

Terracordia's Fall *

07/07/26

[Lorellei Delle]

(#3F4E1B Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026)

Before there was land, there was the Sea and the Sun. The Sun blinded the Sea, and the Sea threw itself every which way to cover it’s eyes, and created waves. Then came the Dragon Queen Terracordia.

So great was Queen Terracordia that her wings would block the sun in the sky, and that was night, and the Sea gave thanks for the night. So great was Queen Terracordia that a beat of her wings would split the Sea, and the Sea cried out in anguish.

So frequently was the Sea split that all of it’s rage became trapped in the sky, and that became the Storms. The Storms struck Queen Terracordia’s wing, and her body plummeted into the Sea, becoming the land.

Her soul flew on, not realising why it no longer felt weight, still casting the shadow of night and still blowing the wind across the Sea. the Sun still shines through her ghostly wings at night, and that is the Moon.

With such heat did Queen Terracordia’s heart burn that the Sea steamed away to reveal the land, and her bones became the mountains. Though her body decayed, her eggs did not, and so hatched the Elder Dragons to spread life throughout the world.

Fairytale of Storms *

07/07/26

[Belle Grimm]

(#FED 83D Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026)

Once upon a bright summer morning, a brave Dragon Rider flew above the golden hills with their loyal dragon. Below, a Storm Raven crept through the clouds, whispering, “Trust me, little townsfolk, I bring rain and kindness.”

But Storm Ravens always lie.

When its feathers fells, flowers wilted. Where its shadow touched, smiles turned sour. The Dragon Rider knew the truth and raised their shining lance.

“No more tricks!” they cried.

The dragon roared warm fire, chasing the Storm Raven back into the grey sky.

The village cheered, and every child learned. Kind words mean nothing from wicked wings.

Grow Your Magic *

07/07/26

[Prof. E. Celtar]

(#1E7C16 Part of Professor Penrose’ requested information books from her collages… of which pen had to go and collect the books roselves. Books part of this shipment were present from the 7th of July 2026)

2nd version of the book: (July 8th 2026)

The great researchers of the Dragon Academy have long studied how Dragon Riders go from a non-magical beings into some of the strongest protectors in the Kingdom.

A riders must first bond with a magical being to begin receiving and unlocking their magical potential. The bond is most often formed with a dragon, though even the eff of a dragon can begin the Awakening.

Once the power stirs inside them, the strength of their magic depends on the strength of their bond. Friendship with your dragon is the most important in developing your abilities.

Growing closer through care, trust, brushing, playing games and going on adventures deepens the bond. In turn, rider and dragon may fly faster, unlock new abilities and gain a stronger connection to mana.

Practicing magic is also essential. Some researchers believe performing rituals and enchanting helps riders feel more connected to their mana, allowing them to cast more spells before tiring.

New abilities often awaken through great feats. Such as during the great Dragon Tournament or during moments of powerful emotion, when magic bursts forth like a door that could no longer hold back what was inside.

But be warned, Storm Ravens seek out powerful Dragon Riders to kill and corrupt. If you stand on the edge of death, so does your dragon.

You share one life.

One soul.

Letter From Grandpa

07/07/26

[Grandpa Karl]

(Sent to Juniper by who we assume are her superiors, this likely being instructions to what she needs to do in the academy as a spy)

Hello Sunshine!

It’s Grandpa!

It’s hectic here back at home, even amongst the books! I miss you dearly my child, your mothers do too. They are livid with me for not telling them about your trip.

I tried to speak to them about the wonderful education opportunities you’ve been granted, but they will not hear from me anymore. I have tried to tell them you are well, but truthfully I don’t know, if you’ve been writing, I haven’t received much.

I know you like your Auntie Tori much more than me, but won’t you give your dear old gramps an update? Everything has been so third hand, I worry.

Regardless. I hope you’re doing well,and you’re becoming the best dragon rider you can!

I’d love to hear about your time at the academy too. Have you made any friends?

Whats the more interesting thing you’ve read?

Don’t share anything you can’t of course, I’m sure the big ole’ academy has you knowing all kinds of things

an old man like myself couldn’t dream of, but the fun stuff? I wanna hear about that. 

That also reminds me of another reason I wanted to write. A friend of mine mentioned their child was coming to the academy soon. Apparently they attend before you.

My buddy was boasting about their accomplishments, something about having the queen’s favor.

Sounds like quite the suitor if you ask me…

Just kidding!

Humor your gramps will ya? At least say hi.

Your Auntie Tori was telling me how much she’d love for you to get to know someone at the academy. It could be a good opportunity to meet someone outside of our rubbish town.

Just a thought!

Write back to me soon if you can! I know you’re busy protecting our realm, but it might help me get back on speaking terms with your mothers.

With Love,

\\Beware of//

06/07/26

[Unsigned]

(Given to Ambear by ‘Sun Guard’)

Beware of tree, bless and iron.

Moonlight

05/07/26

[Fairy Family]

(Given to Ambear via fairy ring by who we assume is her family)

Dear Ambear,

Thank you so much for the help, we truely appreciate it. The maaterials you’ve gathered will be of great use one day.

You need not worry about it too much, I fear rebuilding our home has become a second priority, as our bad business has taken a turn for the worse.

I fear there’s not much you can do, please stay safe and focus on you for the time being. We promise we’ll reach out if there’s anything you can do to help.

We’re so sorry we never got to teach you about yourself, our moonlight. I hope that one day we can reunite, safely, and we’ll tell you everything, I promise.

Now about your wings… All of our magic is stored in our wings. You can not lose them, ever.

I know yours never worked, and in result your magic never grew… but still, there lies a deep power in a fairies wings. The power they hold can not get in the wrong hands, and know for a fact that these people wouldn’t use them to do good.

We’re so sorry to hear about this all.You must be so scared. If half of the tales we’ve heard are true. I’m sure you’ll be able to defend yourself. You’ve grown strong, you’re capable.

I want you to know we’re moving around the continent to stay safe and hidden, so it may take us a while to get back to you in the future.

The Dragonic Compendium

(Archivist note: This book was originally titled ‘Kaela’ but was renamed to ‘The Dragonic Compendium’ by Pyro. Since he did this while having the only copy of the book we know of, all other copies created by 'Scribe's echo' will have the name 'The Dragonic Compendium')

04/07/26

[Kaela]

(‘’Summoned’’ by Pyro using his spell ‘Bonfire’ on a campfire in the secret secret library)

The connection between a rider and the dragon is beyond sacred. While the connection that is formed from a hatching ritual tethers a pair for all time, that bond is simply the first step in that complicated eternity.

Raising a dragon and mastering magic isn’t a linear process in the slightest, as there are several paths, hurdles, pitfalls and shortcuts along several paths with no destination.

The archives suggest that the majority of recorded mages who bond with a dragon went on to pursue all knowledge available to them throughout the vast arcane libraries of Terraventus.

Several others with some notable examples opted to pursue humble existences, avoiding the pursuit of arcane excellence entirely while retiring to a less testing role in a far corner of the realm with their dragon,

Each one growing to a size and strength unlike the ones kept by the academic mages with grew powerful and wise, although not as big.

In my time as a rider thus far, I have dug through the finest most well kept vaults, and the dingiest crypts alike in search of an answer to my curiosity. What is the purpose of dragons, and us as their riders?

Despite my years of tireless research, I am still without answers as to who or what created the dragons, nor what soul was brave enough to first bond with them.

As a scholar of draconics, I am sure of nothing other than our bond which is shared by every rider I have met, and all who have been documented. Thus, I am left to believe only what I know is true, we must each strive to strengthen our bond as that is all we can do with certainty.

The only physical evidence of the bond is the magic we are each granted access to. This manifestation of power is mighty, yet physical forms are often left unchanged. In that same vein, dragons are also left unchanged by humans bar perhaps a saddle or occasionally armour.

Without a dragon, a rider is certainly powerful yet is vulnerable to mortal coils, and without a rider a dragon is left directionless in a world that is vast and tiny beneath its wings, yet is hostile to its natural ferocity.

Without a dragon, a rider is certainly powerful yet is vulnerable to mortal coils, and without a rider a dragon is left directionless in a world that is vast and tiny beneath its wings, yet is hostile to its natural ferocity.

In my days as a junor student, while combing through the archives I found what could hardly be considered a whole book – closer to bound scraps of rough parchment from before the academy was even constructed.

Despite it being in a language incomprehensible to me at first, through thorough translation I came to understand that it told the tale of a rider and their dragon with a bond never before seen. Unfortunately, only the beginning and the end were preserved.

I spent many sleepless nights translating the text, all while the rest of the fourfold believed I was driving myself to madness. There was something at first I did not understand.

Partway through the text somewhere in the missing section, there stopped being mention of two beings – only one.

There was no mention of a tragic death or of a separation, rather it detailed a being that was separate from the rider and dragon yet described characteristics of both, and like its presence was to be expected,

Like it was there since the start of the story.

It was over a drink with the dragon mage that it dawned on me. The rider and their dragon had not left the story, they had continued to live on through this new character in a physical form that was unlike what had come before and yet was solely inspired from traits of both of them.

The final chapter detailed an entity with wings that shook the earth with clawed hands with the intelligence to handle a blade. A roar that could rattle forests with a voice that could convey the creature’s thoughts.

Not quite a dragon yet certainly far from human, but humanoid for certain.

The dragon and the rider had obtained a new form. One smarter and stronger than either of them could be while they were their own.

The methods by which they had obtained the form were not in the included text, perhaps that is for the best. Whether this is a cautionary fable, a history or a theory I cannot be certain.

My Dear Boa

03/07/26

[Nanny]

My dear Boa,

You gave me quite the fright when you left but, I sensed that you were in safe hands.

You are where you need to be.

I knew this day would soon come.

While I long to be by your side, holding your hand in mine,that is not possible.

Your magic is dangerous.

It’s time you learned the truth.

The plague didn’t take your mother, nor your father.

You did.

You were a babe born quiet. Your eyes remained closed.

Your mother and I tried everything, we lost ourselves with fear for you.

Until finally, a cry swelled in your chest and your wails filled the room.

But the relief that flooded through me was abrubtly ripped away.

Everything happened so fast.

Shadows swarmed your tiny frame and in the next moment, an onyx blade formed, materialising from the shadows.

Your mother was too close, leaning in to hold you.

All I heard was the whistle of a blade through air and a sharp breath.

When I finally brought myself to leave her side, I found you in the cot.

Purple eyes staring back at me, your fingers marred by an onyx stain.

Your mother was a sweet woman, you take after her in that way.

She was a generous, warm soul that brought the best out of the darkest minds.

She loved that willow tree you’re always under.

I’m sorry to burden you with this news.

I should have told you a long time ago.

Always don your gloves, your marks reveal too much.

The corruption worsens by the day and the clouds are rumbling.

With the kingdoms in peril and tensions high, it is best you not share this with your peers for the truth may compromise your position in the academy.

Be safe careful Boa.

Burn this letter.

With love, Nanny.

Walls

03/07/26

[Q]

(Found by Graecie in the Royal Wing)

We moved the wall

And put it inside

02/07/26

[Unsigned]

(Found by Graecie in a hidden space under the floor of the library)

The walls keep me

Ritual Cost

01/07/26

[Unknown] (Signed)

Many aspects of rituals require items that hold general elemental attunements, such as feathers, stone, amethyst, or gems. These items give magic form and direction, and pair with the intent of the creator to shape mana into a tangeable act.

Given that rituals are an extension of mana of the one who both creates the ritual as well as the one who casts it, items of great emotional or personal value can help shift a rituals shape within the boundaries of what has been written.

A letter to a lost love one can spark a connection, a family heirloom can cause mana to remember a bloodline for years, or something as simple as a pebble from a long forgotten place can focus magic to build new bridges.

Take heed before walking this path.

Remember – all magic comes at a cost, and the components of a ritual are no exception.

Our Moonlight

28/06/26

[Family]

(Found by Ambear inside one of the fairy rings across the river from the academy)

Dear Ambear,

Moonlight keep you, our brave little star. We are safe, though not untouched.

We are unsure how many of us truly escaped the corruption. It hit without warning. Without hope.

While trying to understand how deep the corruption had spread, we got into some bad fairy business.

We’re sorry.

We’re also sorry that we could not talk sooner.

The fairy rings flicker now, and paths that once sang open only whisper, so this letter may reach you late.

We have heard of your journey at the academy, and tale makes our hearts shine.

We always knew you could do great things when you put your mind to it. Still, greatness is not why we miss you. We miss your laugh, your stubborn hope, and the way you made home feel warm.

We need your help, if you can give it. Our new hollow is damaged, our stores are thin, and the trouble around us grows sharp. Gather what resources you can, and come when the rings allow.

With love beyond the brambles.

Stolen Goods

26/06/26

[Jam]

(Found by Juniper in the Castle office library)

Dear Captain J

Shipments are slow.

With the few shipments that do somehow make it past – – – – – –, they get stolen.

I request extra guards.

Status Report \\Outposts//

26/06/26

[Jamie]

(Found by Juniper in the Castle office library)

Dear Captain J

I have the status report you have requested.

The north outpost reports no movement.

South outpost reports some movement.

The east outpost reports major movement.

The west outpost failed to report.

The School

26/06/26

[Life]

(Found by Graecie and Zam in a secret passageway in the upper floor of the Feles garden area)

Long ago, the classroom was built from brick and bright quartz,

meant to catch moonlight for lessons after dusk. Children whispered that the stones remembered every spell ever spoken there.

When the school closed, desks remained, chalk dust floating like tiny stars. At midnight, the quartz walls still glimmer, arranging old sums, maps, and charms across the blackboard.