West Wind Academy

A popular and diverse academy for learning. Divided students into a house-based system that mirrors the various knight orders and noble houses in Astanan culture.

The West Wind Academy, nestled in the heart of Drakengard, is one of Astana’s largest and most esteemed institutions of higher learning. Its sprawling campus serves as a beacon for aspiring students from all walks of life—merchants' heirs, peasants' prodigies, and noble scions alike—united by a shared desire to excel in knowledge, skill, and honor.

Central to the academy's identity is its house system, modeled after the knightly orders that are deeply ingrained in Astana’s culture. Dormitories are divided into houses, each with its own unique name, traditions, and heraldry, fostering a sense of camaraderie, competition, and belonging among students. These houses serve not only as living quarters but as close-knit communities where bonds are forged through shared triumphs, challenges, and collaborative pursuits.

The academy offers a wide array of disciplines, from martial training and tactics for those aspiring to join the knight orders, to arcane studies, history, and diplomacy for future scholars and leaders. While excellence in academics and skill is paramount, the West Wind Academy places equal emphasis on character development, instilling values of honor, courage, and unity that reflect Astana’s storied traditions.

Leader
Headmistress Robina Pearson

Type

Educational, School/Academy

Contributors: Foxhound99