Every community has its heroes.
Some heroes are much more than they seem.
Having lived with humans for millennium, shifter families have become instrumental around the world.

Magic is at a premium. It, or a trace of ancestral supernatural blood, is required to make it into the prestigious schools and academies that open their doors.

Academies can work together, or hold intense rivalries with one another, like the four that hosted a summer camp for students. Archon, Dreadmor, Tahun and Lostwithiel Academy are four of many.