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THE PLOT AND SETTING

► THE STORY

The Bellefonte Organization was from the day of its birth meant to be a sanctuary for specially gifted children, teenagers and adults. Then as the organization thrived, it became a school - specialized in training young mutants and was renamed "Bellefonte Academy". Hidden from the general population, the school was then built in the mountain area close to Kalispell, Montana.

Because mutants cover such a low percentage of the population, it's no secret that such a difference would be frowned upon and even feared. The mutant society managed to remain hidden, with great help of the government until June 2014. A video was then released on YouTube of a group of mutant students training and mutants has since then become known to the public.

The next few years was troubling and the government shipped government officials in order to keep the mutant, and human, population safe. Since then, though, mutants have become a accepted minority in the united states - and more countries are following in their steps.

The school was then relocated from Kalispell, Montana in 2016 to Stagfort, Oregon, Stagfort becoming a metropolis for mutant communities and their supporters.

The school itself, though, work like most other boarding schools. The school offers free lodging and food, as well as a variety of classes, clubs, sports and training sessions. Mutants come to the school to learn how to control their abilities and won't be able to leave until they do.

When someone's ability manifest, usually around the age of eleven to sixteen, a recruiter is sent out to collect the mutant and bring them back to the school where they can properly learn to hone their abilities by professional staff members.

► THE ACADEMY

Founded in 1861 by Ichabod Bellefonte, Bellefonte Academy has a long standing as the premier mutant training school. Throughout its illustrious history, it has been producing the finest individuals, all prepared and trained to integrate and contribute to the world around them. This fine institution has become the school to emulate, with top of the line training programs and an extremely high scholastic reputation. The fine men and women who walk these halls are destined to become the leaders of not only the Mutant Community, but the community in general. As our motto inscribes: “uti donum pro omnibus”; use your gift for all.

► YOUR EDUCATION

All students are enrolled upon their manifestation. Our network of trained individuals seeks out any and all gifted individuals upon their manifestation and escorts them to Stagfort, where they are given the finest education. Our faculty and staff are drawn not only from our own pool of gifted alumni, but even from outside, everyday individuals. We seek to hire those with skills, talents, and training that can benefit our fine institution and provide the highest education. This goes all the way from basic education to the college. Our college program ranks in the top ten universities in all national rankings.

Bellefonte Academy follows all non-discrimination laws. We do not discriminate in hiring based on race, class, sex, gifted status, or any other unique differences that could be present. Slight preference is given to various gifted, as we wish to create a safe haven for those, as that has always been a founding purpose.

Our trained staff are ready to handle any and all students. In addition to the finest teachers and professors, we have several counselors and psychiatrists on hand to address the unique issues raised by gifted individuals. We also keep a well-trained and well-equipped security staff on hand at all times. These individuals are prepared to protect gifted from outside threats as well as to deal with any internal issues.

► YOUR STUDENT BODY

Stagfort takes in every gifted individual in America and the rest of the world. Our student body ranges in age from eleven all the way to twenty-five, and there are even some non-traditional students participating in our fine college program.

At manifestation, which occurs as early as eleven and as late as sixteen, the student is escorted to our fine institution. All gifted are mandated by the government to receive training at one of the accredited institutions. They are recorded on all official documentation with gifted status, and are thus required to undergo training at an institution before integrating with the rest of the society. This is, of course, for the good of all involved.

Upon completion of traditional secondary schooling or completion of GED requirements, a student is allowed to enroll in either Bellefonte’s College program or another. An additional training requirement must also be fulfilled: accredited trainers must determine that a student has sufficient enough control of their powers.

► STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

All students are provided free food and lodging.

The food is prepared on site and meets all national standards regarding nutrition and balance.

The dormitories have been recently renovated to provide the finest living situation possible. Students are grouped by age and are expected to share a unique four-room suite with three other gifted individuals. All are fully furnished, and each student is provided with a laptop for academic and personal use.

► FUNDING

The school is mostly self-sufficient, thanks to excellent investment strategies by skilled mutants. Donations are still accepted via successful alumni, and are, of course, encouraged. Additional funding is also provided via the government through specific grants and programs.

All education of students is covered via funding. Any and all students that require funding for whatever reason are provided a weekly allowance through the school; often they are employed by the school to complete various jobs around campus to compensate.

► Stagfort, OREGON

Welcome to Stagfort, a fictional town located by the coast of Oregon, US. A large city and commercial city. We're proud to be the host of Bellefonte Academy, as well as other fine institutions serving our local young people.

Our community awareness of our gifted population is growing rapidly, as is our acceptance of all the fine people that come from Bellefonte Academy. Many of our businesses and services are uniquely designed to make life easier for students and staff of Bellefonte Academy. We are striving to create one of the most integrated communities for gifted individuals in the world. Many graduates of Bellefonte therefore choose to live in Stagfort.

Our law enforcement works in tandem with the school to deal with any and all mutant related incidents. We strongly discourage students from openly flaunting their abilities except during sanctioned community events, but we promise that we will work with the school to handle any and all cases.

We want to create a special place for our special residents.

► THE SCHOOLS

Bellefonte Academy was the first school of its kind, but as the gifted population grew, several sister schools were developed. Each of these schools operates independently with Bellefonte Academy, though they often work in tandem or utilize similar practices in education and training. Most are even satellite schools closely connected with their American sister.

England -> St. Bethany
Town: Manchester, North West
Status: Active.
General Information: St. Bethany is one of the schools that are the most similar to Bellefonte, both when it comes to academics and the way things are run. They are a bit more uptight in a sense of of overall discipline, but all in all, there's not many differences.

Romania -> St. Cadou
Town: Brasov, Transylvania
Status: Active.
General Information: The Romanian school is one of the most secluded schools, both in area and communication. Focusing mostly on art, music, inventing or a combination of all, the students are expected to excel in one of these. The school itself is considered extremely strict and has high expectations of the students both with their abilities and their academics.

Japan -> Sainō
Town: Tokyo, Honshu
Status: Active.
General Information: The Japanese school has a stronger focus on community and working together, rather than going solo. Their students are more skilled in using their powers in a group, rather than going one on one. They are on the same academic level as Bellefonte.

India -> The Ishvaras Development Center
Town: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Status: Active.
General Information: The Indian "Center", as it prefers to be called, has been emphasizing the superiority of its students nearly since its inception. The students are strongly encouraged to use their power to advance themselves, and are often those that strive toward becoming successful. Its graduates are considered to be among the finest in the country.

Canada -> Academy of Acton Vale
Town: Acton Vale, Quebec
Status: Newly Active.
General Information: The Canadian school was known to be a lot more lax than Bellefonte and was known for its social students, but most of the information got lost as the school was burned down in the beginning of 2014. It has since rebuilt to the point where it still hosts a small, but active student body and staff.

Australia -> Sir Henry Barnet Academy
Town: Darwin, Northern Territory
Status: Active.
General Information: The Australian school focuses most activity out in the open than piling their students up inside a school. Sir Henry Barnet is probably one of the more free spirited and most focused on exercising and connecting with nature out of all the schools.

Africa -> Le Roux Academy
Town: Cape Town, South Africa
Status: Active.
General Information: Le Roux is the only academy for mutants in the whole continent of Africa. Diverse in many different traditions and cultures, they strive in immense self discipline, academics, athletics, and seeing that each student is able to take on the road ahead in the future.

South America -> La Delgadillo Academia
Town: Santiago, Chile
Status: Active.
General Information: The La Delgadillo Academia is rumored to host schooling for some of the most troubled mutant students. Whether or not these rumors are true have never been proven. But it's said that the worst students are sent there for rehabilitation.

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