Welcome, aspiring mages, sorcerers, and enchantresses!
Welcome to the mesmerizing realm of
Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery for Gifted Young Mages!
As you embark on this exciting adventure, you will find yourself immersed in an interactive world that reacts to your decisions and actions. It is the ultimate choose-your-own adventure. (If you are unfamiliar with choose-your-own adventures, please see a text based example here.)
You are stepping into the role as a gifted young mage who is attending the illustrious and increasingly infamous magical school called Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery for Gifted Young Mages. (To learn more about the lore and universe, please visit our lore wikipedia.)
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE . . .
DESIGN YOUR CHARACTER
Here are some resources to help you get started:
In the months and weeks leading up to the in-person adventure, dive into captivating news articles, spellbinding videos, and unravel the secrets of the magical world through our very own Wikipedia.
YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS
ARRIVAL DAY . . .
OUTFIT YOUR CHARACTER
Your first day is action packed! Here is just a few of the things you will do.
Adventurers 101
Adventurers 101 teaches vital dungeon survival skills ensuring you're ready for any challenge.
Gathering
The Gathering introduces the characters. With the expansion, the hunt is more exciting than ever!
NECRO-ARTIFICING: CORPSING
Learn how to make Halloween props that you then take home.
CHARMS: CHAIN-MAIL
Learn how to make bracelets, necklaces, and small bags out of chain mail.
SIDE MISSIONS
There are now age specific stealth based and other side missions that individuals may opt into at the time of registration.
Embark on this quest, guided by our mystical runestone. Its runes reveal your unique destiny as you discover your future house. At Trefoil Academy, your house is your magical family. Will your house win the house cup?
Upon arrival, you will visit the mysterious and infamous Ravenbrook Village. As you explore this unique town, you will gather the ingredient and supplies you need for the journey ahead.
ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS
DUELING
Single | Melee | Tournament with foamed weapons.
CHARMS: CROCHET
Learn how to make scarfs, bags and small animals out of yarn.
SELECT YOUR ADVENTURE
Unleash the magic within and chart your own destiny at Trefoil Academy! The post enrollment parchments allow us to tailor your experience.
COME BE SORTED
A TYPICAL DAY . . .
ELECTIVE WORKSHOP PERIOD
NECRO-ARTIFICING: MIMICS
Learn how to make keepsake mimic that you then take home.
TRANSFIGURATION: AERIAL WEAPONS
Make various tabletop siege and aerial weapons and test them against a castle. You get to take them home afterwards.
QUEST RELATED SAMPLER
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New for 2025 - Free Time is now separate from Ravenbrook. Students are able to use this time as additional questing time.
Gear up for thrilling adventures at Trefoil Academy by exploring shops filled with crafted combat gear and magical attire!
Elevate your journey by crafting even powerful potions and enchanting your equipment. What may take a bit more time pays off tenfold.
Plus, take advantage of the opportunity to become a student merchant and earn extra income by setting up your own shop!
Keep a sharp eye out. Many of our NPCs and monsters also come out to investigate the ongoing activity.
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Each summer, the magical term focuses around a epic main adventure. The results of that adventure and the decisions made along the way permanently alter the on-going story for future generations.
Throughout the day, you are preparing for that day’s dungeon crawls by crafting/purchasing items in Ravenbrook Village to learning new spells, and finding out critical information.
A dungeon crawl is when a group of adventurers navigates a maze-like environment. You will battle various monsters, loot any treasures you may find, and seek to achieve a particular objective.
You may use any object that is on them. This can be a protective amulet that was made during an elective or even the flashlight that was in your day bag.Furthermore, there are two implementation styles of dungeon crawls. You will have an opportunity to select your preferred style when completing your student parchment forms. The implementation styles are:
Tabletop Role-play: The adventure is played out with tokens that represent each of the characters and a map. The players sit around the map.
Live Action Role-play: The adventure plays out in the environment. The players serve as their character tokens. They act out their character’s movements and choices.
You will be able to indicate your preferences along with your skill level in your student parchments.
New or relatively inexperienced to dungeon crawling? Please do not worry! We all were brand new at one point or another. We teach.
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There are two types of Independent Adventures.
Spot Adventures: Adventurers may randomly encounter opportunities to impact the on-going story as the Void-Walkers pull them mentally into the void.
Independent Dungeon Crawls: During the Elective Workshop period, students may choose to go on an independent dungeon crawl. This one-shot table-top or LARP experience changes each day. -
At Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery, supporting adventures offer students the chance to explore enchanting dungeons filled with unexpected challenges and treasures in lieu of attending a magical class.
These quests may or may not tie into the main storyline, giving you the freedom to uncover hidden secrets and test your skills in thrilling new environments.
Whether you're battling mischievous creatures or solving ancient puzzles, every supporting adventure promises extra excitement and magical surprises! -
There are several different types of opportunities to unlock previously hidden elements of the on-going story.
Staff Specific Quests will allow you to dive into the faculty's adventures and see the on-going story in a whole another light. At Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery, the esteemed faculty lead lives as vibrant and chaotic as the spells they teach. With colorful pasts and intriguing secrets, their summer escapades are beginning to influence their agenda with the academy.
Our universe is rich with a wide variety of colorful non-player characters (NPCs). Participating in NPC Specific Quests can strength alliances, uncover new factions, and maybe even find new allies.Join a Faction Quest and aid them with their aspirations, and challenges. Each faction quest will test your skills and commitment, revealing treasures and secrets that redefine your path as you rise through the ranks. Unlock new opportunities and abilities.
Hunger for the unexpected? The Job Board is your gateway to a trove of Odd Jobs! These tasks range from the whimsical, like concocting potions from rare herbs to the daring, such as recovering stolen relics from the legendary thief’s lair. Each assignment presents new characters, thrilling narratives, and unexpected plot twists that enrich your journey and broaden your impact in this vibrant world.
Every quest and job you undertake is more than a mere task; it’s a stepping stone on your path to crafting your very own epic saga. Dive into the adventure, and witness how your decisions echo throughout the realm of Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery. The stage is set, the challenges await, and your destiny is calling. Will you answer?
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The Gathering at Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery is an exciting opportunity for students to piece together the clues they've gathered on their adventures and find out information not listed in this clues!
During this lively event, they can question the ever-suspicious faculty, who seem to have their own secret agendas at play.
Get ready for a thrilling chance to uncover hidden truths and navigate the mysteries of the academy, all while keeping a watchful eye on your professors!
EVENING ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
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Each night, there is a different exciting evening activity to be enjoyed.
Dive into the enchantment of our evening activities, where each night promises a unique blend of excitement, mystery, house competition, and camaraderie under the starlit sky. Some of evening adventures that you may encounter include:
Karaoke Night with an academy twist.
Casino Night
Predator/Prey
Spy/Hunter
Reverse Scavenger Hunt
Living Maze
Campfire
Specific Dorm Adventure
Trefoil's Got Talent Show
. . . and more
Guaranteed to be offered each term:
Brace yourself for the spine-chilling thrills of the Shrieking Shack, a haunted house experience. Will you be able to escape in time?
(Age Restricted - 11 years and older) Embark on the thrilling 'Wands-At-The-Ready' manhunt, navigating a darkened maze with fellow mages, where every twist unveils secrets and more than a few scares. Wands-At-The-Ready will now be a house competition in who can survive its horrors the longest.
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At Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery, special events add a dash of spontaneity to the week, breaking the routine with unexpected magical surprises! From impromptu dueling tournaments to whimsical potion festivals, these exciting happenings allow students to showcase their skills and immerse themselves in the vibrant school community.
Keep your wands ready—each special event is a chance to create unforgettable memories and experience the magic of Trefoil Academy in a whole new way!
EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE
Within the enchanting walls of Trefoil Academy, the tapestry of your journey is woven through the choices you make. As a seeker adventure, you will find a plethora of quests that await your daring spirit.