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Why do we remember characters like Huckleberry Finn, Oliver Twist, Frodo Baggins, and Harry Potter years after we meet them?

Page-turning novels feature believable characters with human flaws, people who grow heroic in the end.
So how do you conjure up characters like that?
First, it pays to understand the basic types of characters that exist in a story and the roles they play.

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Types of Characters in a Story

1. Protagonist

Your main character or hero is, naturally, the essential player. He* is your focus, the person you want readers to invest in and care about.

(*I use the pronoun "he" inclusively to represent both genders, male and female.*)

He's the center of attention.

He drives the plot, pursues the goal, changes and grows as your story progresses.

He must possess:

redeemable human foibles

potentially heroic qualities that emerge in the climax

a character arc (becoming a different, better, stronger person by the end)

Resist the temptation to create a perfect lead character.

Perfect is boring. (Even Indiana Jones was afraid of snakes.)

No protagonist, no story, so develop this character first.

Get him on stage early, introduce him by name, and immediately start layering in personal details that give readers reasons to care about what happens to him.
Protagonist examples:

Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Dorothy in L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Wilbur in E. B. White's Charlotte's Web

Jack Ryan and Marko Ramius in Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October

Katniss Everdeen in Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games

2. Antagonist

This is the villain, the character who opposes and undermines your protagonist.

The more formidable your antagonist, the more compelling your hero.

The antagonist must:

have a realistic and sympathetic backstory

exhibit power

force the protagonist to make difficult choices

cause the protagonist to grow

Be careful not to make the villain bad just because he's the bad guy.

Make him a worthy foe by giving him realistic, believable motives.

The most compelling villains have had bad things happen to them.

They don't see themselves as bad. They see themselves as justified.
Antagonist examples:

Lord Voldemort in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series

Mayor Larry Vaughn in Peter Benchley's Jaws

Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

President Coriolanus Snow in Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games

Professor James Moriarty in many of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes mysteries

3. Sidekick

The character second in importance to the protagonist, not all sidekicks support the protagonist.

Some switch back and forth, hindering him. Others turn out to be the villain.

But most often, the sidekick is a friend who supports the protagonist, offering advice, adding depth to the story.
Sidekick examples:
4. Orbital Character

Third in importance behind the protagonist and the sidekick, this character is usually an instigator, causing trouble for the protagonist and giving him plenty of opportunity to shine.

Sometimes he also turns out to be the antagonist.

Orbital Character examples:

5. Love Interest

The object of your protagonist's deepest affection often serves as a prize, but she could also function as an obstacle to attaining his goal.

Rendered well, the love interest reveals the main character's strengths and vulnerabilities.

But be careful.

As with your main character, a too perfect love interest will fall flat and come off unrealistic.

Love Interest examples:

6. Confidante

The character in whom the protagonist trusts the most is often a best friend, a love interest, or a mentor. But sometimes he can be an unlikely character.

The confidante is an essential tool through whom your protagonist's thoughts and feelings are revealed.

Confidante examples:

7. Extras

You'll likely need Central Casting-type characters for specific, limited purposes.

These are background characters who come and go, but they often lend meaning to the story.

So be careful not to make clichés of them.

These are people your main character encounters, like the repairman, a clerk, a teller, a waiter, or someone he sits next to on a bus.
Extras examples:

Madame Stahl in Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina

Radagast in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings

Parvati and Padma Patil in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter

8. Foil

Like the villain, this is an opposite of the protagonist, highlighting his strengths.

But the foil isn't usually the antagonist. Rather, he exposes things about your protagonist you want more sharply focused, while the antagonist is his enemy.
Foil examples:

Effie Trinket to Katniss Everdeen in Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games

Draco Malfoy to Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series

Dr. John Watson to Sherlock Holmes in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes

You Can Do This

Remember, you may only use one or two types of characters from this list.

Next time you watch a Netflix series or read a novel, try identifying the different types of characters in the story.

The protagonist should be easy, but some others can be a fun challenge.

Other helpful blog posts on character development:

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A Guide to Themes in Writing and Literature | Grammarly

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Maybe it's about a young woman's entry into the workforce or a family's experience migrating to a new country. But it's about more than that. How does entering the workforce change the young woman, and how does the family cope with moving to a new place? The answers to these questions are the books' themes, the universal statements about life, society, humanity, and the world that their authors made through the narratives.

A story's theme isn't the same as its plot. It's bigger than that. Think of a story's plot as its body and its theme as its soul.

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What is a theme, and what is its purpose?

A story's theme is what the story is about-but not in the way you might initially think. A theme isn't the work's literal details like its character or setting. It's the universal message the story communicates.

Themes aren't limited to stories. Every kind of creative writing deals with themes: poems, plays, movies and television, and creative nonfiction. Any piece of creative work has a theme, even when that theme is "no apparent theme." Keep in mind that even when an author doesn't consciously write about a theme, their work still communicates type of underlying message-even if that message is mundane.

In contrast, business and academic writing don't have themes. These kinds of writing can be about themes, and you probably do quite a bit of writing about themes in your literature courses. But these types of writing exist to explain, argue, persuade, inform, and generate business, not to make a statement about people or the world they inhabit. Literature is art, and academic writing about literature is the interpretation of art.

Writers use themes to connect with readers through universal artistic statements. These statements can be profound, provocative, hopeful, nihilistic, and even silly.

10 common themes in writing

Certain themes come up again and again in literature. This isn't a coincidence-these are the themes we wrestle with throughout our lives.

Common themes in literature include:

In many cases, works that explore beauty as a theme explore the very concept of beauty itself. What is beauty? What makes something or someone beautiful? Other works explore and deconstruct beauty standards, sometimes in the context of how these beauty standards privilege one group over another.

Good vs. evil is perhaps the most well-known literary theme. Think of just about any novel or movie-the Harry Potter series, -and you'll likely find good vs. evil as the theme. Broadly, this theme is about how good and evil forces are, and always have been, at play in our world.

Loyalty is one of the forces that keeps friendships intact, families in power, and the status quo in place. In a story with loyalty as one of its themes, the author might explore whether these conditions are desirable-or if the loyalty keeping them in place is more destructive than beneficial.

Just like loyalty is a common theme, so is betrayal. You've probably encountered these themes together, as betrayal is the violation of loyalty. A work that explores betrayal might ask when betrayal is justified or explore the kinds of actions that constitute betrayal and the repercussions that can follow.

Family is another universal theme because it pushes us to consider where we come from, how we fit into social groups large and small, and how our formative experiences have shaped us. Stories with family themes might explore family dynamics, resilience, life cycles, and how ideologies are passed (or not passed) from generation to generation. They might also explore themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and trust.

Power is a common theme because power is, like many of the other entries in this list, something all of us experience. Stories that deal with power themes might ask questions about how power is attained and retained, who holds power, how power is transferred, and the impact power can have on an individual or a group.

How to identify themes in writing and literature

To recognize themes in literature, look at what's going on beyond the story's literal action. Ask what the characters are thinking and feeling and what might be motivating their actions. Authors often use both direct characterization and indirect characterization to create three-dimensional characters. These characters' actions, reactions, and roles in their settings often communicate the story's themes.

Look for , too. Authors often use symbolism to communicate themes. For example, one of the primary themes in J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series is death and immortality. The One Ring can be interpreted as a symbol of this because of its circular shape. Consider how certain symbols might be examples of or allegory, like how George Orwell used allusions to real political figures in Animal Farm , an allegory with themes of inequality, power, and control.

Close reading

One strategy you can use to identify themes in literature is close reading. Close reading is the process of critically reading works, paying close attention to the author's word choices, use of literary devices , text format, and patterns to infer the author's thoughts about their subjects. If something sticks out to you, like an intriguing or formatting that's not quite the norm, take note of it. It could be a device the author used to communicate their work's theme.

In literature, recurring patterns are known as motifs. As you read, pay close attention to any motifs you recognize because these often communicate a work's themes. In Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale , we see a motif of biblical references. These communicate the novel's theme of the dangers of theocracy.

3 steps to create your own theme in writing

Your story's theme should be on your mind throughout every stage of the writing process . As you brainstorm, think about the statements you want to make in your work. Jot these down, then jot down any potential symbols or concepts you can use to illustrate these statements.

Keep in mind that for some readers, themes emerge later. So if you want to explore a setting, character, or plot point but aren't sure which themes to explore quite yet, that's perfectly fine. Write your story the way you want to write it, and see where the narrative takes you. It can be helpful to keep the idea of a theme in the back of your mind as you write because this can guide you to plot points, plot twists, and details to include.

Remember, you're doing creative writing. There are no hard-and-fast requirements like there are with academic writing.

When you read your first draft , you might find patterns emerging. You might even see themes emerging. Build on them in the second draft.

If you aren't quite sure how to execute the devices that communicate your theme, read or watch works with similar themes. Take note of how these authors and directors communicated their works' themes and think about ways you can similarly use devices in your own work.

What is a theme in literature?

A work's theme is the universal message it communicates.

How do themes work?

Themes provoke readers to think critically about the statements they make. A work's theme might challenge a dominant cultural narrative or drive readers to view a specific character archetype through a new lens.

What are some common themes?

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When we talk about stories, we tend to use the word "plot." But what is plot exactly? How does it differ from a story, and what are the primary features that make up a well-written plot? We answer these questions here and show you real plot examples from literature. But first, let's take a look at the basic plot definition.

What Is Plot? Definition and Overview

What is the plot of a story? The answer is pretty simple, actually.

Plot is the way an author creates and organizes a chain of events in a narrative. In short, plot is the foundation of a story. Some describe it as the "what" of a text (whereas the characters are the "who" and the theme is the "why").

This is the basic plot definition. But what does plot do?

The plot must follow a logical, enticing format that draws the reader in. Plot differs from "story" in that it highlights a specific and purposeful cause-and-effect relationship between a sequence of major events in the narrative.

In Aspects of the Novel, famed British novelist E. M. Forster argues that instead of merely revealing random events that occur within a text (as "story" does), plot emphasizes causality between these events:

"We have defined a story as a narrative of events arranged in their time-sequence. A plot is also a narrative of events, the emphasis falling on causality. 'The king died and then the queen died,' is a story. 'The king died, and then the queen died of grief' is a plot. The time-sequence is preserved, but the sense of causality overshadows it."

Authors typically develop their plots in ways that are most likely to pique the reader's interest and keep them invested in the story. This is why many plots follow the same basic structure. So what is this structure exactly?

What Is Plot Structure?

All plots follow a logical organization with a beginning, middle, and end-but there's a lot more to the basic plot structure than just this. Generally speaking, every plot has these five elements in this order:

1. Exposition/introduction

2. Rising action

3. Climax/turning point

4. Falling action

5. Resolution/denouement

#1: Exposition/Introduction

The first part of the plot establishes the main characters/protagonists and setting. We get to know who's who, as well as when and where the story takes place. At this point, the reader is just getting to know the world of the story and what it's going to be all about.

Here, we're shown what normal looks like for the characters.

The primary conflict or tension around which the plot revolves is also usually introduced here in order to set up the course of events for the rest of the narrative. This tension could be the first meeting between two main characters (think Pride and Prejudice) or the start of a murder mystery, for example.

#2: Rising Action

In this part of the plot, the primary conflict is introduced (if it hasn't been already) and is built upon to create tension both within the story and the reader, who should ideally be feeling more and more drawn to the text. The conflict may affect one character or multiple characters.

The author should have clearly communicated to the reader the stakes of this central conflict. In other words, what are the possible consequences? The benefits?

This is the part of the plot that sets the rest of the plot in motion. Excitement grows as tensions get higher and higher, ultimately leading to the climax of the story (see below).

For example, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the rising action would be when we learn who Voldemort is and lots of bad things start happening, which the characters eventually realize are all connected to Voldemort.

This little guy says his cousin was part of the plot in the Harry Potter books.

#3: Climax/Turning Point

Arguably the most important part of a story, the climax is the biggest plot point, which puts our characters in a situation wherein a choice must be made that will affect the rest of the story.

This is the critical moment that all the rising action has been building up to, and the point at which the overarching conflict is finally addressed. What will the character(s) do, and what will happen as a result? Tensions are highest here, instilling in the reader a sense of excitement, dread, and urgency.

In classic tales of heroes, the climax would be when the hero finally faces the big monster, and the reader is left to wonder who will win and what this outcome could mean for the other characters and the world as a whole within the story.

#4: Falling Action

This is when the tension has been released and the story begins to wind down. We start to see the results of the climax and the main characters' actions and get a sense of what this means for them and the world they inhabit. How did their choices affect themselves and those around them?

At this point, the author also ties up loose ends in the main plot and any subplots.

In To Kill a Mockingbird, we see the consequences of the trial and Atticus Finch's involvement in it: Tom goes to jail and is shot and killed, and Scout and Jem are attacked by accuser Bob Ewell who blames their father for making a fool out of him during the trial.

#5: Resolution/Denouement

This final plot point is when everything has been wrapped up and the new world-and the new sense of normalcy for the characters-has been established. The conflict from the climax has been resolved, and all loose ends have been neatly tied up (unless the author is purposely setting up the story for a sequel!).

There is a sense of finality and closure here, making the reader feel that there is nothing more they can learn or gain from the narrative.

The resolution can be pretty short-sometimes just a paragraph or so-and might even take the form of an epilogue, which generally takes place a while after the main action and plot of the story.
Be careful not to conflate "resolution" with "happy ending"-resolutions can be tragic and entirely unexpected, too!
In Romeo and Juliet, the resolution is the point at which the family feud between the Capulets and Montagues is at last put to an end following the deaths of the titular lovers.

What Is a Plot Diagram?

Many people use a plot diagram to help them visualize the plot definition and structure. Here's what a basic plot diagram looks like:

The triangular part of the diagram indicates changing tensions in the plot. The diagram begins with a flat, horizontal line for the exposition, showing a lack of tension as well as what is normal for the characters in the story.

This elevation changes, however, with the rising action, or immediately after the conflict has been introduced. The rising action is an increasing line (indicating the building of tension), all the way up until it reaches the climax -the peak or turning point of the story, and when everything changes.

The falling action is a decreasing line, indicating a decline in tension and the wrapping up of the plot and any subplots. After, the line flatlines once more into a resolution -a new sense of normal for the characters in the story.

You can use the plot diagram as a reference when writing a story and to ensure you have all major plot points.

4 Plot Examples From Literature

While most plots follow the same basic structure, the details of stories can vary quite a bit! Here are four plot examples from literature to give you an idea of how you can use the fundamental plot structure while still making your story entirely your own.

#1: Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Exposition: The ghost of Hamlet's father-the former king-appears one night instructing his son to avenge his death by killing Claudius, Hamlet's uncle and the current king.

Rising Action: Hamlet struggles to commit to avenging his father's death. He pretends to go crazy (and possibly becomes truly mad) to confuse Claudius. Later, he passes up the opportunity to kill his uncle while he prays.

Climax: Hamlet stabs and kills Polonius, believing it to be his uncle. This is an important turning point at which Hamlet has committed himself to both violence and revenge. (Another climax can be said to be when Hamlet duels Laertes.)

Falling Action: Hamlet is sent to England but manages to avoid execution and instead returns to Denmark. Ophelia goes mad and dies. Hamlet duels Laertes, ultimately resulting in the deaths of the entire royal family.

Resolution: As he lay dying, Hamlet tells Horatio to make Fortinbras the king of Denmark and to share his story. Fortinbras arrives and speaks hopefully about the future of Denmark.
Artist's rendition of Hamlet's murder of King Claudius
#2: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Exposition: Lockwood arrives at Wuthering Heights to meet with Heathcliff, a wealthy landlord, about renting Thrushcross Grange, another manor just a few miles away. While staying overnight, he sees the ghost of a woman named Catherine. After settling in at the Grange, Lockwood asks the housekeeper, Nelly Dean, to relay to him the story of Heathcliff and the Heights.

Rising Action: Most of the rising action takes place in the past when Catherine and Heathcliff were young. We learn that the two children were very close. One day, a dog bite forces Catherine to stay for several weeks at the Grange where the Lintons live, leading her to become infatuated with the young Edgar Linton. Feeling hurt and betrayed, Heathcliff runs away for three years, and Catherine and Edgar get married. Heathcliff then inherits the Heights and marries Edgar's sister, Isabella, in the hopes of inheriting the Grange as well.

Climax: Catherine becomes sick, gives birth to a daughter named Cathy, and dies. Heathcliff begs Catherine to never leave him, to haunt him-even if it drives him mad.

Falling Action: Many years pass in Nelly's story. A chain of events allows Heathcliff to gain control of both the Heights and the Grange. He then forces the young Cathy to live with him at the Heights and act as a servant. Lockwood leaves the Grange to return to London.

Resolution: Six months later, Lockwood goes back to see Nelly and learns that Heathcliff, still heartbroken and now tired of seeking revenge, has died. Cathy and Hareton fall in love and plan to get married; they inherit the Grange and the Heights. Lockwood visits the graves of Catherine and Heathcliff, noting that both are finally at peace.

#3: Carrie by Stephen King

Exposition: Teenager Carrie is an outcast and lives with her controlling, fiercely religious mother. One day, she starts her period in the showers at school after P.E. Not knowing what menstruation is, Carrie becomes frantic; this causes other students to make fun of her and pelt her with sanitary products. Around this time, Carrie discovers that she has telekinetic powers.

Rising Action: Carrie practices her telekinesis, which grows stronger. The students who previously tormented Carrie in the locker room are punished by their teacher. One girl, Sue, feels remorseful and asks her boyfriend, Tommy, to take Carrie to the prom. But another girl, Chris, wants revenge against Carrie and plans to rig the prom queen election so that Carrie wins. Carrie attends the prom with Tommy and things go well-at first.

Climax: After being named prom queen, Carrie gets onstage in front of the entire school only to be immediately drenched with a bucket of pig's blood, a plot carried out by Chris and her boyfriend, Billy. Everybody laughs at Carrie, who goes mad and begins using her telekinesis to start fires and kill everyone in sight.

Falling Action: Carrie returns home and is attacked by her mother. She kills her mother and then goes outside again, this time killing Chris and Billy. As Carrie lay dying, Sue comes over to her and Carrie realizes that Sue never intended to hurt her. She dies.

Resolution: The survivors in the town must come to terms with the havoc Carrie wrought. Some feel guilty for not having helped Carrie sooner; Sue goes to a psychiatric hospital. It's announced that there are no others like Carrie, but we are then shown a letter from a mother discussing her young daughter's telekinetic abilities.

#4: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Exposition: Bella Swan is a high school junior who moves to live with her father in a remote town in Washington State. She meets a strange boy named Edward, and after an initially awkward meeting, the two start to become friends. One day, Edward successfully uses his bare hands to stop a car from crushing Bella, making her realize that something is very different about this boy.

Rising Action: Bella discovers that Edward is a vampire after doing some research and asking him questions. The two develop strong romantic feelings and quickly fall in love. Bella meets Edward's family of vampires, who happily accept her. When playing baseball together, however, they end up attracting a gang of non-vegetarian vampires. One of these vampires, James, notices that Bella is a human and decides to kill her. Edward and his family work hard to protect Bella, but James lures her to him by making her believe he has kidnapped her mother.

Climax: Tricked by James, Bella is attacked and fed on. At this moment, Edward and his family arrive and kill James. Bella nearly dies from the vampire venom in her blood, but Edward sucks it out, saving her life.

Falling Action: Bella wakes up in the hospital, heavily injured but alive. She still wants to be in a relationship with Edward, despite the risks involved, and the two agree to stay together.

Resolution: Months later, Edward takes Bella to the prom. The two have a good time. Bella tells Edward that she wants him to turn her into a vampire right then and there, but he refuses and pretends to bite her neck instead.

Despite what some critics might claim,Twilight does, in fact, have a plot.

Conclusion: So What Is the Plot of a Story?

What is plot? Basically, it's the chain of events in a story. These events must be purposeful and organized in a logical manner that entices the reader, builds tension, and provides a resolution.

All plots have a beginning, middle, and end, and usually contain the following five points in this order:

#1: Exposition/introduction
#2: Rising action
#3: Climax/turning point
#4: Falling action
#5: Resolution/denouement

Sketching out a plot diagram can help you visualize your story and get a clearer sense for where the climax is, what tensions you'll need to have in order to build up to this turning point, and how you can offer a tight conclusion to your story.

What's Next?

What is plot? A key literary element as it turns out. Learn about other important elements of literature in our guide. We've also got a list of top literary devices you should know.

Working on a novel? Then you will definitely want to know what kinds of tone words you can use, how imagery works, what the big difference between a simile and a metaphor is, and how to write an epilogue.

Interested in writing poetry? Then check out our picks for the 20 most critical poetic devices.

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protagonist- Damian Hendrixson- Dragonic Human

Sidekick- The Magic Devouring Armor ( Axel )

Antagonist- Petra Edwards - Peacock

BESTO FRIENDO- Edgar Stanton- Minotaur

mentor- Abroj Hildron - Elephant

Foil Character- Agnus Voltion - Elf

medical support- Raphael Quinn - half bird-person

Orbital character - Matt Moreno - Dwarf

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Abroj Hildron - teacher

Damian Hendrixson - student

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Edgar is a giant in the terms of Minotaur standards so he is constantly having to prove his strength to those in his family who only wish for the next head of the family to be the strongest.

Due to this fact, on the first day of college, after noticing Damian's demonic aura he dove straight into a battle, assuming he was the strongest. after a short battle and a few words the fight is stopped by Abroj (the head of the wild mage section of the college).

Whilst in the nurses office getting shouted at they will reconcile and become friends. Edgar constantly pushing Damian to test new and powerful techniques, spells and gear on him. They will have many trips to the nurses office due to these "experiments".

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Due to Raphael being half bird-person he has wings as white as snow. people often mistake him for a angle as he specializes in healing magic.

His first encounter with Damian will be when him and Edgar and being dragged to the nurses office for a regular healing after another action packed experiment, Raphael is the only medic in the office at the time so it was his job to patch up the two idiots. this would add another member to the group.

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Edgar will play a key role in making Damian a more powerful mage and get a better understanding of how to properly use and work with the M.D.A.

He will also help Damian in getting a better grasp of how to be a member of society and how to make friends and comrades.

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The Magic Devouring Armor Lore (or M.D.A)

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The Magic Devouring Armor Lore (or M.D.A)

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the M.D.A that acts as Damian's helper in containing Damian's wild mana.

unfortunately this had barley any talent as was only able to take control of a pebble, because of the he was cast of and after a long and dangerous journey he found his was into the human realm where he got into a battle with a magical beast that almost killed him. but just as the beast swung at the slime he was able to merge into a scrap piece of metal.

but just before the beast realized the slime was in the metal it lost interest and ran off. after that a villager from the nowhere village collected him up. this would lead them to creating a truly powerful armor set for Damian.

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The M.D.A will slowly give hints towards the mystery of what lays in the unknown danger zone, also he will act as the first real friend for Damian but he won't act like until something epic and character changing happens like a more powerful slime comes to take him back to his tribe as he looks like he's fully in control of Damian and the armor.

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Raphael will aid Damian healing him from injuries from training but will also become a vital member in the team he will have to make once Damian is tasked in entering the unknown danger zone. He will also teacher Damian the kindness people have.

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through the challenges, bullying and harassment from Petra and the other S class Damian will over come all this though the help from those around him and the development of his confidence, techniques, spells and gear.

Petra will stand as the big boss of the series in the Institution of Magical Development ARC ( I.M.D ). Damian will only surpass Petra once he becomes one with the M.D.A.

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Abroj is the first person to be shown with a "Malcion" (Metallic, amalgamating, Liquid creature). The same creature inside of Damian's armor.

A long long time ago Abroj was a member of a exploration team researching the unknown danger zone.

after this and several conversations with the king they were able to start a section of the I.M.D dedicated to helping those with wild mana so that they can go on to either live normal life's, peruse a life of adventure or help in the development of magic.

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Abroj will act as Damian's mentor figure, teaching him about the many ways of suppressing his mana and how to use it to his advantage.

Abroj will also play a key role in helping Damian batter understand how to "be one" with the M.D.A and how they can combine mana elements.

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Petra Edwards - Student

Agnus Voltion - Student

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Agnus is the second in command in S class. He is basically Petra main pet as whenever Petra wants anything Agnus is the 1st person to jump into action. This is due to how in the ranking of the 5 noble families the Voltion household is the lowest, and due to this Agnus has to follow the commands of all the houses above them. this lead Agnus to fear those above him but hold a burning hatred for all below him.

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the reason Petra keeps Agnus as her number one servant is because of his affinity for light magic.

This will allow Damian to discover the weakness of light magic users, after his incredible loss to Petra.

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Matt is a member of the magical mechanics club. He specializes in the development of golem's and hopes to add human level intelligence to them through the use of magic and ancient runes. These experiments would result in him awakening a ancient evil and giving them a army of powerful golem's to use as bodies. only through the combined efforts of the top students of each classes would these spirits be put to rest.

side note the teacher stay back as to make this into a learning experience for the students, in hope of developing teamwork and comradery.

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Petra is the queen bee of the S class as she can use earth, wind, fire and light, and if that wasn't lucky enough she has a incredibly rich family a more mana that most high ranking nobles.

she uses these amazing gifts to help herself and to keep a tight grasp of the S class and stopping people she deems unworthy of entering even if they meet the requirements.

her first encounter with Damian is after 5 out 12 of her class has been defeated by Damian or by a other member of D class ( Edgar is a member of A class. he is always angry he is fighting against the S class with Damian ). She will then challenge Damian to a 1v1. Abroj seeing Damian's progress will approve this... he will come to regret this. even with Damian's Fire magic plus the newly awakened darkness magic from the M.D.A it meant nothing to the Queen of the S class as her light magic alone is the perfect counter to dark magic. but just before things could get out of hand the M.D.A got rage mode completely taking control of the armor as Damian is unconscious. thankfully the headmaster steps in noticing the murderous intent behind the M.D.A's magic, cutting the fight short before anyone could die.

Due to Petra being from the Edward house ( one of the 5 great noble houses ) she constantly has expectations placed on her that leads her into making choices like ruling S class with A iron fist and constantly trying to be and act like she is the strongest in hopes of pleasing her father Charlos Edwards the 5th the current head of the Edwards.