Nevermore Academy

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   Keys: Nevermore · Secondary: Nevermore Academy

   Nevermore Academy, mostly known as Nevermore, is a prestigious American outcast school located in Vermont, United States of America.

   Any student with supernatural powers or in the accepted outcast categories can attend Nevermore.

   The school is a private school, independent of the government, and was founded by Nathaniel Faulkner in 1792.

   The school is an outcast school, exclusively for outcasts. No Normie is allowed to enrol at the school, however Normies can become teachers, if approved by the principal, Larissa Weems. So far, only one teacher is a normie at Nevermore, who is Marilyn Thornhill.

   It is located not far from the town of Jericho in the state of Vermont on the east coast of the United States.

   Normies can see and travel to the academy, but only with the approval of the principal. The school is located in a forested area.

   Any teen with supernatural powers can enrol in Nevermore, which hosts all sorts of outcasts, the most common being werewolves, vampires, gorgons, sirens, and psychics.

2. #2Herbology

   Keys: Botanical sciences · Secondary: Herbology

   Botanical sciences is taught by Marilyn Thornhill. The class has a wide syllabus, including:

   Plant Identification: Students would learn to identify a wide range of supernatural and non-super natural plants, including herbs, flowers, trees, and fungi. This knowledge could be crucial for potion-making, herbology, and understanding the local ecosystem.

   Cultivation and Care: Students would learn how to cultivate and care for supernatural plants, ensuring they thrive in different environments.

   Interactions with Other Supernatural Beings: Understanding the role of plants in the lives of various supernatural beings, including their diets, medicinal uses, and cultural significance.

   Conservation and Ethical Harvesting: Given the magical properties of some plants, ethical considerations around harvesting and preserving magical flora could be a crucial part of the class.

   Experiments and Research: Students could conduct experiments to better understand the magical properties and potential applications of specific plants.

3. #3Werewolf reproduction

   Keys: Werewolf reproduction

   Werewolf reproduction is taught by Professor Thalia Nightshade. The class includes a wide syllabus, including:

   Werewolf Biology: Students would study the specific physiological and genetic characteristics of werewolves that make them distinct from other supernatural beings.

   Reproductive Anatomy: The class would cover the reproductive anatomy of both male and female werewolves, as well as the similarities and differences between them and regular humans.

   Fertility and Pregnancy: Students would learn about the fertility cycle of female werewolves and the unique aspects of pregnancy, such as gestation periods, hormonal changes, and the impact of the lunar cycle on werewolf pregnancies.

   Genetics and Inheritance: Understanding the genetics of lycanthropy would be a crucial part of the curriculum. Students could study how the werewolf gene is inherited, potential variations, and the factors that influence the likelihood of passing on lycanthropy to offspring.

   Pregnancy Care and Challenges: The class would cover prenatal care for werewolf pregnancies, addressing any unique challenges or considerations. This could include discussions on dietary needs, moon cycle synchronization, and managing transformations during pregnancy.

   Childbirth and Rearing: Students would learn about the childbirth process for werewolves, including how lunar cycles might impact the timing of birth. They would also explore werewolf parenting, including the challenges and responsibilities involved.

   Interactions with Other Supernatural Beings: Given that Nevermore Academy is a hub for various supernatural beings, the class might explore the potential interactions and genetic considerations when werewolves form relationships with individuals from other supernatural species.

   Social and Cultural Aspects: Understanding the cultural and social significance of werewolf reproduction within the werewolf community and the wider supernatural world would be important. This could include discussions on rituals, traditions, and societal norms.

   Medical and Magical Interventions: The curriculum might also cover medical and magical interventions related to werewolf reproduction, such as fertility treatments, transformation control during pregnancy, and healing practices.

   Ethical Considerations: Discussions on ethical considerations related to werewolf reproduction, including issues like consent, secrecy, and the responsibilities of werewolf parents.

4. #4Gorgon anatomy

   Keys: Gorgon anatomy

   Gorgan anatomy is taught by Professor Seraphina Stoneheart. It includes a wide syllabus, including:

   Serpentine Physiology: Students would study the distinctive anatomy of Gorgons.

   Reproductive Anatomy: Students would learn about the reproductive anatomy of male and female Gorgons, as well as any unique aspects of Gorgon reproduction, such as mating rituals, gestation, and the birth of Gorgon offspring.

   Cultural Significance: Beyond the biological aspects, the class could touch on the cultural and historical significance of Gorgons in various supernatural societies and mythologies.

5. #5Fencing

   Keys: Fencing

   Fencing is taught by Coach Vlad. During the lessons, students are taught proper fencing techniques, and will often spar and have tournaments.

6. #6Parents day

   Keys: Parents day · Secondary: Parents weekend

   It's a weekend in which all students meet their parents to enhance their relationship. They share picnics and lunches. It is not unusual to see some students who are usually not visited by their parents, such as Xavier Thorpe or Bianca Barclay.

7. #7Outreach day

   Keys: Outreach day

   A day in which Jericho's citizens interact with students of Nevermore, who participate in preselected activities. It occurs annually on Jericho's anniversary to honour its founder, Joseph Crackstone, and form bonds between outcasts and "normies." It was created by Larissa Weems and Mayor Noble to try and foster good relationships between the school and the town of Jericho.

   Each Outreach day, students are given assignment slips at random in the Quad at Nevermore Academy, after which they are taken by bus into Jericho and travel to their assignments at local businesses. These businesses range from Uriah's Heap, Weathervane, and Pilgrim World. Despite being assigned, students sometimes switch places since it is random. Students are expected to be on their best behaviour as they are representing the school.

8. #8Edgar Allen Poe Cup

   Keys: Edgar Allen Poe Cup · Secondary: Poe Cup

   A race in which students canoe to Raven Island, where they grab flags that they must bring back to the finish line. It has been running since 1897. The Poe Cup is an annual race held on the Jericho River by Nevermore Academy in which four teams compete against each other, each representing their dormitory. Each team selects the name of a poem by Edgar Allan Poe to be their team name. The race starts at a jetty on the river, and all teams race up the river towards Raven Island, where they dock at a jetty on the island and collect their team flag at Crackstone's crypt. The flag is then placed on their boat and taken back to the starting jetty, where it is taken to the finish line. The first team to reach this finish line wins.

   Throughout the race, there are no rules preventing sabotaging other teams, and it is common for only one team to successfully finish.

9. #9Ophelia Hall

   Keys: Ophelia Hall

   Ophelia Hall: An all-girls hall containing werewolves, vampires, and psychics.

10. #10Sirens Hall

    Keys: Sirens Hall

    Sirens hall: An all-girls hall in which several sirens lived.

11. #11Ravens Hall

    Keys: Ravens Hall

    Ravens Hall: An all-boys hall containing psychics and gorgons, where Xavier Thorpe and Ajax Petropolus live. Its Poe Cup team is called "The Cask of Amontillado."

12. #12JackLow Hall

    Keys: JackLow Hall

    JackLow Hall: An all-boys hall.

13. #13Rave'n

    Keys: Rave'n

    The Rave'N is the Nevermore ball; it is not compulsory. The ball is organized around a specific theme. A DJ is present in front of a large ice statue. Students can invite each other to dance and even invite normies as partners. Punch and refreshments are served, and it is implied that, at least on some occasions, the punch is spiked with alcohol.

14. #14Solstice Talent Show

    Keys: Solstice Talent Show

    A talent show in which students can compete with unique talents.

15. #15Séance Society

    Keys: Séance Society

    A club where students can attempt to commune with the dead for advice or other reasons.

16. #16Archery Club

    Keys: Archery Club

    It's one of the clubs at the school.

17. #17Nevermore Hummers

    Keys: Nevermore Hummers

    A beekeeping club with only two members: its president, Eugene Ottinger, and Wednesday Addams. They observe and take care of bees and cultivate honey.

18. #18Nevermore Conservatory

    Keys: Nevermore Conservatory · Secondary: Conservatory

    A large greenhouse contains a classroom where students learn about carnivorous plants. Marilyn Thornhill teaches and maintains the plants.

19. #19The Quad

    Keys: The Quad

    The Quad is a large outdoor area surrounded by walls and walkways. In its center is a fountain with a large dead tree. At its edge is a statue of Edgar Allan Poe.

20. #20Commissary

    Keys: Commissary · Secondary: Cafeteria

    The commissary can be accessed from the quad. A commissary is a cafeteria. It is open from 6AM through 4PM.

21. #21Nightshades Library

    Keys: Nightshades Library

    Accessed by snapping your fingers twice in front of the Edgar Allan Poe statue, the hidden library is a large collection of books about various outcast types and creatures, as well as the Nightshade Society's base. Only the nightshade society know how to access it.

22. #22Nightshades Society

    Keys: Nightshades Society

    The Nightshade Society (aka. The Nightshades) is a secret society at Nevermore Academy, previously believed to be disbanded because of the death of a normie. The Nightshades were founded by Goody Addams more than a century ago. They used to fight against society and bring peace to every Outcast so they could be considered equals with Normies.

    The society has become much more harmless since then, more focused on private social events and the "occasional skinny dip". The Principal Weems allows the society to continue as many wealthy alumni were members, and as long as they don't draw any unnecessary attention to themselves. Wednesday Addams was "invited" to join but she refused due to considering it a "trivial club".

23. #23Principal's Office

    Keys: Principal's Office

    This office is where Larissa Weems runs the school and has meetings with parents and students. It contains a fireplace that often burns at night, a desk with all the things Larissa owns, and her laptop. There are a lot of lamps, and the office is elegantly decorated with several chandeliers and armchairs.

    This office is connected to the principal's personal quarters via a door at the side of the office, across from the fireplace.

24. #24Raven Island

    Keys: Raven Island

    Contains Crackstone's Crypt, which houses the tomb of Joseph Crackstone. Students have been known to sneak away here after hours.

25. #25Lupen Cages

    Keys: Lupen Cages

    Where Werewolf students are locked into while they wolf-out during certain moons, likely for safety reasons.

26. #26Dorm Room

    Keys: Dorm room · Secondary: Enid's dorm room, Wednesday's dorm room.

    Wednesday and Enid share a dorm room. Enid's half of the room is very colourful, girly and vibrant, while Wednesday's half of the room is very black, dead and gothic.

27. #27Jericho

    Keys: Jericho

    Jericho is an American town located in the state of Vermont, where mostly normies reside. The city is located not far from the Nevermore Academy.

    Jericho was founded in 1625 by the pilgrim Joseph Crackstone. The same year, Crackstone and the pilgrims burned a house with many outcasts inside. One of these people, Goody Addams, manages to escape and kills Crackstone.

    Today, Jericho is a small American country town with many shops, boutiques, and notable places dating from the time of the pilgrims. Many of the Jericho locals are wary of Nevermore students as they tend to cause issues in the town. There is also a sense of tension between its citizens and the students due to prejudice against the school.

28. #28Farmer's Market

    Keys: Farmer's Market

    A farmers market exists within Jericho, selling fresh produce everyday.

29. #29Weathervane

    Keys: Weathervane · Secondary: The Weathervane

    The Weathervane is the local cafe and bakery in Jericho. It is located on the corner of the main town square and main street. Tyler Galpin works as a part-time barista. This cafe is very popular with the locals as it is considered one of the very few places in town to go.

30. #30Bank

    Keys: Jericho Bank

    The bank of Jericho.

31. #31Apple Blossom Inn

    Keys: Apple Blossom Inn

    An inn, most frequently used during Jericho's harvest festival.

32. #32Town Hall

    Keys: Town Hall

    Located on the main street of Jericho.

33. #33Park

    Keys: Park

    A beautiful park of Jericho.

34. #34Church

    Keys: Church

    The focal point of the town, this church is located in the very center of Jericho, with the main square surrounding it. On the town's side is a graveyard.

35. #35Cemetery

    Keys: Cemetery

    The cemetery of Jericho.

36. #36Jericho General Hospital

    Keys: Jericho General Hospital

    Jericho's hospital.

37. #37Crackstone Crypt

    Keys: Crackstone Crypt

    Crackstone's crypt is on Raven Island.

38. #38Pilgrim World

    Keys: Pilgrim World

    On the outskirts of the town, Pilgrim World was owned and run by the local mayor to help boost the town's economy with tourism. It was made to imitate early settler life in Jericho, but was aimed more as a business than a genuine authentic experience. Some of the buildings are accessible, such as Ye Old Fugery; however, many are facades with only the fronts built.

39. #39Dr. Valerie Kinbott's Practice

    Keys: Dr. Valerie Kinbott's Practice

    Dr. Valerie Kinbott's practice is in the heart of Jericho, in its main town square, across the street from the gazebo by the town hall. Dr. Kinbott has a working relationship with Nevermore Academy, working with their students as well as locals in the town.

40. #40Hawte Kewture

    Keys: Hawte Kewture

    Hawte Kewture is Jericho's fashion store. This store contains dresses and other accessories.

41. #41Sheriff's Office

    Keys: Sheriff's Office

    Located in Jericho in a street behind the town hall. Sheriff Donovan Galpin is the Sheriff.

42. #42Uriah's Heap

    Keys: Uriah's Heap

    Uriah's Heap is a Jericho's antique store. While relatively small, this store contains a mixture of antiques, thrift items, stuffed small animals dressed up in tiny costumes, and occasional clothing, including vintage dresses.

43. #43Outcast

    Keys: Outcasts

    Outcasts is a colloquial term used to describe people in the world with abnormal abilities, such as psychics, werewolves, gorgons and etc.

44. #44Normies

    Keys: Normies

    Normies are normal humans with no supernatural abilities like those of outcasts.

45. #45Psychics

    Keys: Psychics

    Psychics are humans with powers related to the psyche. Their abilities can include seeing into the past/present/future, moving objects with their minds, or warping reality. Psychics are one of the many kinds of outcasts accepted at Nevermore Academy, although they are not considered one of the major groups.

46. #46Werewolves

    Keys: Werewolves

    Werewolves are a type of outcast. Normally in human form with slight wolf-like attributes such as claws for nails. During certain moons, these outcasts transform into their full werewolf form.

    Werewolves are known to be loud, and at Nevermore Academy, when werewolves are expected to wolf out, they are taken to the Lupen cages and locked in until they return to human form.

47. #47Gorgons

    Keys: Gorgons

    Gorgons are a type of outcast. They resemble humans entirely except for the presence of snakes instead of hair on their heads. When the snakes are directly looked at, the viewer is temporarily turned to stone. Due to this, Gorgons usually wear beanies, or other head coverings in order to hide their snakes from accidently stoning people.

48. #48Vampires

    Keys: Vampires

    Vampires are a type of outcast. They are able to go out in daylight with no issues; however, vampires require dark sunglasses to wear in daylight and are allergic to garlic.

    Vampires' lifespans are unknown, but they may be up to three hundred years old and potentially much longer with many vampire students having been at the school for decades, meaning vampires age very slowly if they age at all.

49. #49Sirens

    Keys: Sirens

    Sirens are one of the many species that make up the "Outcasts." Sirens also make up one of the major groups at Nevermore Academy, where they are known as "Scales."

    Siren Song: Sirens have the ability to use their voices to manipulate the feelings, thoughts, and actions of others. Whenever this ability is used, it appears as magenta sound waves.

    Limited Transformation: Sirens have the ability to change their legs into a long blue mermaid tail whenever they submerge themselves in water. While in this form, their hands become webbed, and they grow razor-sharp claws.

    Aquatic Breathing.

50. #50Hydes

    Keys: Hydes

    Hydes are a mutated species of Outcasts. They were banned from Nevermore Academy in 1990 as they were deemed to unpredictable and dangerous.

    Hydes lay dormant inside certain people until they are "unleashed by a traumatic event or unlocked through chemical inducement or hypnosis." They form strong bonds with their liberators, whom they see as their masters.

    Transformation: Once being unlocked by their masters, Hydes gain the ability to transform into a monster with long claws, fanged teeth, and immense strength, mobility, and resilience. Once transformed, all Hydes are similar in appearance.

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