The Afterglow Incident: An event where the number 1 hero sent out a final message to all of Japan before being completely isolated within the Afterglow Tower that stands in the center of Japan. This event has sparked both a growing sense of heroism within the youths who wish to become heroes, while also standing as a fearful shot towards the very darkness that those who are scared heroism is waning expected. It's been some time since the event occurred with many uncertain if the hero is still alive, the heavy walls of the building remain completely sealed with none being able to break in no matter the attempts. The Hero Society is beginning to develop a plan to break into the facility but none has come to fruition yet.

On Heroism-Reignited is a My Hero Academia world in which heroism never truly turns away the shadow of darkness that villainy holds over the land. There has never been a shining light such as All Might to scare villainy out of evil with sheer presence alone, instead every month is a grueling battle just hoping to take some of villainy's territory away from them. The most influential hero of all time in Japan, Sunburst, was grossly killed by a massive villain group over 100 years ago, ever since there has been a growing discontent in society, a lack of faith in heroism and many are growing restless from the looming threat of one more powerful push from villainy truly being the end of such bravery.

Technology has advanced to the point where solid holograms are possible, while not being fully implemented into weaponry quite yet the technology has proved stable enough to use in artificial environments and the higher end structures are taking advantage of the technology for rooms. Games have reached the point of triple A virtual reality, but it hasn't replaced regular video games as the staple form of entertainment. Sports have evolved to allow quirks actively with heavy restrictions on the ring and safety gear instead of heavily regulated quirks, these sports have to be held in private stadiums as to prevent potential harm that can come to onlookers. Many of our modern games are very much considered retro so coming up with new franchises or remakes to old ones is probably better than referencing things that are too modern, but spin-offs or "bootleg" versions are certainly allowed!

Many cultural sites have formed over prior hero battles, while many have slowly grown out of public favor they surely do exist. Going outside at night is widely considered a bad idea in this world with many older figures looking upon it with distaste, but many who enjoy the nightlife still disregard these fears. Hero Schools have stopped dealing in classes not dealing with heroic studies, leaving that to more specialized schools so they can focus more of their budget on teaching new heroes who can hopefully bring back light to the land.

The last major villain group, Liberty, was quelled nearly 100 years ago shortly after the death of Sunburst, the Golden Hero who died in combat with the villain group. Their goal was to bring about an end to heavy quirk regulation so that anyone would be free to develop their quirk as they would any other part of their body, a cause that has gained some traction as of late with stricter quirk limits coming into place along with the development of the quirk database, a system that allows the government as well as heroes to know both your quirks strengths and weaknesses. Many have heard whispers of Liberty making a comeback but those are merely rumors in the back-alleys of Tokyo.

Within the last twenty years both heroes and villains have been in a deadlock with the heroes growing more aggressive about dealing with villainy, with many preferring to quell threats before they can even pop up a trend that many higher up heroes disapprove of. Vigilantes have been a growing prospect with many taking up arms to attempt to become one, but no named vigilantes have become widely known yet with many local advertisements active pumping out PSA's attempting to stop potential ones from appearing though with growing threat of a villain rising up, heroes have been working in an unannounced truce with those with good judgement and justice behind their movement.

                                                          "Anyone Can Become a Hero!"

Isamu represents the ideology that anyone can be a hero with the right equipment! It's this level of preparedness that sets Isamu apart from the other schools, and can be factored into what they truly believe bravery means. Their school is located in the outskirts of Tokyo underneath a renown support gear manufacturer, this allows them to quickly build support gear for their students and includes them into the building process along the way! While not a true support class, due to many of the schools having to specialize in Hero Studies for the time being, there is still a clear emphasis that a hero is just as good as well as they can make use of their gear.

Isamu notably has some of the best designed hero outfits in the industry and are renown for their students designs above all else. Some outfits are built for function with minor tweaks to improve the quirks of their students, while some are purely for fashion to inspire hope into the people who see them. Regardless of what kind of outfit it is, they can surely design anything for your quirk! This level of dedication to craft has turned them into one of the major dealers in hero outfits to the other schools, and in turn has earned them a close kinship to many of the major schools, which often nails them the role of partners in many other schools training routines!

Being under a support gear factory tends to come with its fair share of drawbacks... one of which being the sheer efficiency of how the school is designed. There is very little room for recreation in the factory, with rooms being designed for quirk movement. They've even foregone the usual cafeteria in favor of feeding the students in their room via chutes, not to mention the meal plans are more similar to MRE's than they are to high-school food. Students who sign up to Isamu hopefully know what they're getting into... but there is no doubt that Isamu's dedication to efficiency pays off into their gear as well as their students, producing students who never feel lost as long as they are in their hero outfits!

Isamu is notably home to many strong quirk users due to their enhanced hero outfits truly bringing the shine out of their wearers! One of the key notes of Isamu's training is that anyone can be a hero with enough ingenuity... a sentiment they had hoped to extend to quirkless kids who had hopes of becoming heroes, but with the current state of the world there is little room in schools to be training those with low potential. They still hope that one day... that truly anyone can be a hero!

Starting with
-One Gold Quirk
-Two Bronze Skill

                                               "Respect the Past, for it is Unflinching."

Located in Iga Japan, Seijin at first glance represents a tradition far from heroism, one of espionage and assassination. This hero school takes several pages out of the culture of their home city and incorporates it into their lessons, with many of their training regiments being ripped straight out of old and obscure ninja history. There is no doubt that they've come under fire for their far from average hero training, with some citing that the school is breeding assassins not heroes. Despite what people believe Seijin holds high moral beliefs when it comes to the use of stealth and blades, and one of the most important lessons taught in Seijin is how to make use of a non-lethal blade. No matter what you believe they stand firm that they merely use the skills of their ancestors to breed a new generation of heroes that make use of the history of old to complement and exemplify their quirks.

Seijin is located in a deep artificial forest in Iga Japan, well known to be one of the main centers for ninjutsu at a time. The location however is highly secretive and it isn't given out to even most high-ranking heroes, only the Seijin alma mater as well as prospective students have the classified information as to where their school is. The design of the school is very much based in traditionalist architecture with stone pathways and arched bridges. All of the buildings are made from a highly flexible long lasting wood to survive the elements of the forest. The central building is much smaller than other schools due to them having a lower than average application process, with many students preferring to go to Ketsubutsu or Isamu for a more quirk-oriented training experience. The dorms are spread throughout the outer courtyards of the forest with each class and age group having a dorm to themselves. The dorms are part of a large building with sliding doors that separate the bedrooms of all the students. Notably Seijin doesn't allow students any form of technology in their bedrooms due to the secretive nature of their school location, nor do they use much technology in their training regimens preferring a more traditional approach, another reason why must students prefer to study at Ketsubutsu or Isamu.

Their training areas use technology to develop unique challenges that mimic scenarios that the students may face in the modern world, while sticking to the traditional design of the school. A red river that never stops flowing, an electrical blue wall that tries to stop you from climbing it, and a clearing of swaying grass. These locations are where a majority of Seijin's lessons take place and their design helps students get a baring on dangerous situations while sticking to the theme the school so much cares about. There is also a strong solidarity taught between the students and it is expected for them to work more as a unit than as a solitary hero group. This is only further pushed by the rather xenophobic nature of their school ground allowing very few outsiders on the property, with students only being able to leave its grounds once a week.

Unlike most hero schools, Seijin tends to take a more traditional approach in training their students. With focus on Sincerity and blades, they are...honestly more Ninjas than the average Hero school. Yet it is this odd nature that sets the school apart from all the others, giving it a unique lesson plan that teaches students solidarity and beating insurmountable odds as a unit. Using stealth and weaponry to make up for one's weaknesses. Seijin is for those students who just need a little bit of an upper-hand advantage.

>Starting with
-One Silver Quirk
-One Unique Silver Seijin Skill (Weapon Usage, Stealth, Ninja Tool Usage)
-One Bronze Skill

                                                   "Pride of Heroes, Pride of Shiketsu!"

Located in Okayama City Japan, Shiketsu holds a high respect for the traditions of their past. Having been one of the first hero schools in all of Japan it shouldn't come as a surprise that they hold a high pride in their history, and many of their rules and traditions are choices made with that tradition in mind. They are the number one ranked school for Heroic Education in West Japan, and number two overall. Unlike U.A. who's entrance exam consists of a practical combat simulation taking advantage of their state-of-the-art robotics, Shiketsu's exams often pit the applicants against actual heroes. These actual heroes play the role of villains and many of Okayama's very own citizens pitch in to serve as civilians in need of rescue! The test takes place on the sprawling hills of Okayama City, and are contained within the malleable and moving walls of Shiketsu High. 

The school grounds are quite wide, spanning the entirety of the hillside overlooking Okayama City, with a large traditional park in the middle of the school where students are free to socialize. One of the most famous things about the school is its ever changing walls that seem to shift and rise from the grounds at any approaching intruders, while also providing outsiders with a perspective to the going ons of the school. It is often a challenge among new journalists to see who can get into hero schools, and Shiketsu even among U.A. has proved more difficult to penetrate.

It is known as the one hero school that is prestigious enough to be comparable to UA. Unlike UA however, this is a heavier pressure and obligation to keep their dignity at all times. Shiketsu Students are required to wear their uniform’s hats while working because they represent their school and must always hold up Shiketsu’s standards. They are required to wear their uniforms during school hours as well. On another note, due to their prestigious nature, dating is not allowed at Shiketsu. These traditional rules are unbudging and enforced intensely. Yet with these rules come a number of benefits including the full support of Shiketsu even after graduation, with many Shiketsu graduates still wearing their hats after graduation out of pride.

Shiketsu shines next to U.A. as another star of heroism and stands unflinching as a testament to the longevity of heroism and its traditions.

Further School Details.

>Starts with
-One Gold Quirk
-One Silver skill

>Bronze: A quirk of bronze rank is usually either something that has a lack of inherent power but while not obviously useful could be trained to a point where it could prove useful or a quirk with an obvious power but the user has not trained their quirk to the point where they can use it in a fight without facing repercussions soon after. Emitter & Transformation quirks at this level most often have a 3 post time limit on how they can be actively used, with leeway depending on how severe and plentiful the drawbacks and repercussions are. Mutant quirks at this level, while not having to rely on post counts nearly as often, are often those that while they have obvious advantages aren’t enough to make someone much more powerful than your average muscular human, or the powers they provide are harsh on the body if used for prolonged periods despite being a part of their anatomy. The destructive power of a bronze quirk is usually minor at best, with little obvious versatility. On average a bronze quirk is where most quirks begin and are yet to be trained or refined.

>Silver: A quirk of silver rank has undergone the fruits of training and has begun reaping the benefits. Quirks of this rank are often weaker quirks that the user has begun to understand how to make proper use of or quirks that are born inherently strong with fewer drawbacks than a Bronze quirk. Someone at silver rank has probably just started weekly training and has begun to understand what they can do with their quirk while extending how long they can use it before having to face the consequences of overextension. Emitter & Transformation quirks at this level often have a 5 post time limit where they can be actively used, with leeway depending on how severe and plentiful the drawbacks and repercussions are. Users of Emitter & Transformation quirks have often begun endurance training by this point and have begun to understand just how far they can push their quirks before feeling the backlash. Mutant quirks at this level are now beginning to reach a point just out of the reach of humanity. This may be something like strength that is similar to a peak human’s or a weak ability they can use without restriction like a sticky slime or wall-clinging, but like any other part of the body things like hunger or overexertion can still be an issue. Mutants at this level will begin undergoing physical training similar to that of any muscle or pushing the ability of their quirk to its limit. The destructive power of a silver quirk is usually enough to harm a normal person or have up to 2 layers of versatility. On average a silver quirk is either born above average or has been trained over a period of several months to a year.

>Gold: A quirk of gold rank has often reached the stage of training where it can reliably be used in combat skillfully due either to stricter training or to better genetics. Quirks of this rank are often those with an inconspicuous quirk who are quite skilled in its use or quirks that were born being incredibly powerful. Someone at gold rank has probably been training devotedly towards its improvement, and have been aiming to make their quirk usable in combat. Emitters & Transformation quirks at this level often have a 7 post time limit where they can be actively used, with leeway depending on how severe and plentiful the drawbacks and repercussions are. Users of Emitter & Transformation quirks have gone beyond the average endurance training and have begun to really push their powers to the limit, often training to the point of exhaustion to get ahead of the curve, or having had trained for a prolonged period of time as compared to a Silver quirk. Mutant quirks at this level will have been training their physical abilities for a prolonged period of time, dedicating themselves to the exercise of their quirk. Mutants at this level often have physical abilities that are well-beyond that of even peak human or have up to 2 abilities that they can use as an extension of their body with as much exertion as a human would have to flex a muscle. The destructive power of a gold quirk is usually enough to break through a wooden slab or brick or have up to 3 layers of versatility making it valuable in a wide variety of situations. On average a gold quirk is a rarity to be born with or has been trained over a period of several years. This is the level it takes to get into one of the top schools in Japan.

>Platinum: A quirk of platinum rank has often reached beyond that of personal training and is someone who is training under a hero school or being trained with a strict regimen. Quirks of this rank are often obviously powerful even if they from an outside perspective seem weak. People at this rank are fully understanding in every facet of their abilities and are learning how to apply them beyond power alone, or are going through training that pushes them beyond even physically-demanding to the point of superhuman. At this point, users will be able to use and apply a super move and will be actively moving to develop more. Emitters & Transformation quirks at this level often have a 9 post time limit where they can be actively used, with leeway depending on how severe and plentiful the drawbacks and repercussions are. Users of Emitters & Transformation platinum quirks have gone beyond simple training and are often being guided by someone with a wealth of experience in quirk combat, or have been engaged several times in combat against someone of similar skill level. Mutant quirks at this level will have been training their physical abilities with intense training or having learned to further applicate their physical capabilities. Mutants at this level often have physical abilities that are near-superhuman or have up to 3 abilities that they can use with little repercussion. The destructive power of a platinum quirk is enough to destroy a wall with active effort or have up to 4 layers of versatility. On average a platinum quirk is a once in a lifetime birth and is often the product of quirk marriage, or they have been training their quirk for at least a year under the supervision of a highly-skilled mentor or school or have been actively engaged in combat against skilled quirk users for a year.

>Titanium: A quirk of titanium rank is someone who has often graduated from a quirk school or has passed their mentor’s training and often has extremely grueling training regiments that they stick to without fault. People at this rank are often licensed-heroes or villains of a sizable threat, and have learned how to fully use their quirk and are now actively using it to help or harm others. At this point, users will be able to use and apply 2 super moves with them actively moving to develop their third and final. Emitter & Transformation quirks at this level often have an 11 post time limit where they can be actively used, with leeway depending on how severe and plentiful the drawbacks and repercussions are. Users of Emitters & Transformation quirks at this level have been actively involved in combat for at least a year with others of a similar skill level and are often in a full-time role of using their quirk in battle. Mutant quirks at this level will be capable of superhuman feats of physicality or are capable of using up to 4 abilities with little to no repercussion beyond that of pushing one’s muscles. The destructive power of a titanium quirk is enough to destroy a small building with active effort or have up to 5 layers of versatility. On average no normal person is born with a Titanium quirk and they are often born out of special circumstances or have graduated from a mentor’s training or quirk school, or they have been actively engaged in combat against skilled quirk users for several years.

>Diamond: A quirk of diamond rank is someone who has been fighting for several years and is often a commonplace name to anyone who actively follows their community. A hero of this rank can easily be researched, while a villain would at least be known in a whisper by the black-market depending on how upfront they were about their crimes they would also be a top priority of the hero society. Users of diamond quirks at this level have been actively involved in combat for several years against others of a similar skill level and are in the top percentages of their field. At this point, users will have developed all three of their super moves and can apply all three of them. Emitters & Transformation quirks at this level often have a 13 post time limit where they can be actively used, with leeway depending on how severe and plentiful the drawbacks and repercussions are. Mutant quirks at this level are often near the physically strongest people in Japan or are capable of up to 5 abilities with little to no repercussion beyond that of pushing one’s muscles. The destructive power of a diamond quirk is enough to destroy even a large building with active effort or have up to 6 layers of versatility. No person is ever born with a diamond quirk and it often takes years of training for even the strongest quirks to reach this point, people with these quirks are often regarded as some of the strongest heroes in Japan.

>Obsidian: A quirk of obsidian rank is someone who is the pinnacle of what a quirk can reach, often being symbols of both heroism and villainy. Their power is actively known even beyond the reaches of Japan. Villians of this level are actively known and hunted by the hero society and are considered to be a threat to not just Japan but the entire planet. Users of diamond quirks at this level have been actively involved in combat for at least 15 years and are often leaders of organizations. Emitter & Transformation quirks at this level often have no limit to how long they can be used but may grow weaker if over-exerted. Mutant quirks at this level are among some of the physically strongest people in the world and are capable of athletic feats of incredible proportions, or have up to 6 abilities they can use with little to not repercussion with no effort at all. The destructive power of an obsidian quirk is capable of leveling a city if left unchecked or they have up to 7 layers of versatility. No person is ever born with an obsidian quirk it is gained through a decade of combat and experience, or obtained through battle after battle against some of the strongest people in Japan.

Here on Heroism-Reignited we highly encourage that everyone's first character be a student. The character need not be complex, and they don't have to be overly active! This is solely to help flesh out all of our diverse schools and to make sure that if we have a school oriented event that every member of the site has a chance to participate! That said if you wish to start as a character that isn't a student please see the alternative start thread.

We implement a vast array of starting stats for a variety of schools, to provide diversity for students and to allow anyone coming to make their first character feel like there is an option for them. U.A. for example, being the number one hero school has high level quirks but less skills. This gives U.A. students more obvious power at a glance, while schools like Ketsubetsu and Seijin make up for it with sheer quantity in what they are capable of. Sure you start with a weaker quirk but you also make up for it with your character's diverse set of skills.

Any school is open to selection for your first character and you can join either 1-A or 1-B for every school, meaning you have flexibility about which class you get to join. If you join later into the site's lifespan you have the choice of your character having always been there, or being a late transfer. You have freedom to help describe how your character fits into the school of your choice!

Each school beyond just stats has a deep and developed reason to be picked. Shiketsu while having the same stat layout as U.A. is more strict. You can't do certain things in Shiketsu like you could in U.A., but you make up for it with the sense of unity that your school provides and the sheer amount of pride that comes with wearing the hat. Seijin has a strong sense of unity preferring to build their students as a unit instead of thinking of them as a single hero. Seiai has more European inspired architecture and with it the complementaries that come with it, a tea room and the like. Things like this provide each school their own flavor that makes it more important than simply a different stat-block at character creation.

Once you've decided upon which school you'd like your character to attend you can begin writing up your application using this template, or a template of your own creation or choosing. You can submit your application into the Character Index, and then @ staff within the Contact-Staff section of our discord! Further explanations of skills, quirks, and ranks can be found within the information section! If you have any questions about character creation, feel free to ask Bladedcat#6769 or again contact staff within the Contact-Staff section of our discord!