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In a world overrun by supernatural creatures and magic, phoenixes are known to be 'extinct' creatures of a distant past that were commonly referred to as 'Creatures of Calamity' and yet, contrary to that belief, they were also known to be creatures of sublime peace and indomitable mental fortitude.

Our main character, Arthur is one of two princes of the Phoenixes. Born into a race that must remain hidden, lest they risk losing their lives to their mortal enemies, the Dragons.

As life in the castle becomes more 'suffocating', the prince sets his sights on something... interesting.

Barthlorn School of the Supernatural: An elite academy meant to train only the best to fight the Dark Forces of the Supernatural.

Hunters, Dragons, Shifters, Warlocks, Healers, Magic and so much more are to be found within the walls of the great School. With so much to learn and so little to lose by doing so, the prince seeks adventure within the walls of the Academy.

Like all oblivious main characters, nothing prepares him for the adventures he will find at great school. Nothing prepares him for the strength of the bonds he creates there... and with those bonds comes the frailty of his race's most sacred secret.

Revealing the existence of his kind could quite literally mean death for all phoenixes.
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PS. The cover photo is not mine.

Phoenix of Calamity

One moment David was pumped up about learning the Elemental Battle Arts from a prodigy, Arthur Emberfallen… The Fallen Prince, and presumably the most powerful fighter in their age group.

…and the next, his back convulsed with paralysing spasms of intense roaring pain as it was slammed hard into the ground.

The pressure of a heel digging into his gut only got worse as his body involuntarily bounced back into it. The heel only dug deeper to emphasize the blind spot in his defence.

'Son of an ashpit!' David mentally cursed.

"Basics are very important when it comes to the Elemental Battle Arts. You don't just add your own twist to it because you feel skilled enough to… That will only slow you down, put holes in your defence and dull your offence," Arthur bellowed, "Now, get up."

Beating-I mean, Training...