DawnSpire Students
Here’s a growing gallery of the students I encounter on my journeys through Dawnspire Academy—some become close friends, others fleeting acquaintances. Each one adds their own spark to the adventure!
Archivist’s File: Liam Russo (Self-entry – for completeness) A 19-year-old pharmacy student from Montreal, quietly capable and deeply rooted in a close-knit Italian-Canadian family. Earnest, thoughtful, and stubbornly principled, Liam carries himself with unassuming warmth—quick to laugh with loved ones, quicker to overthink big decisions. His sharp mind, shaped by late-night study sessions and Magic: The Gathering decks, has always hidden a restless pull toward something beyond the ordinary. Recruited after choosing integrity over an easy gain, he now stands at the crossroads of a predictable future in the mundane world and the vast, hidden promise of real magic. A healer at heart, drawn to mending what’s broken, yet increasingly fascinated by the raw power of storms and elements—still searching for the path that will let him protect those he loves most.
Jordan Anderson A towering 22-year-old with the muscular build of a lifelong athlete, forged on training fields and in the gym. At first intimidating, Jordan instantly disarms with his infectious boyish grin and rapid-fire enthusiasm for Magic: The Gathering strategies, video-game lore, and dramatic fantasy mage quotes—all delivered in a London-Toronto accent thick with playful slang. Recruited after returning a stranger’s priceless card deck with honour, he’s competitive yet deeply loyal, quick to laugh, and quicker to back a friend. With a love for animals, Jordan is a future vet (maybe) who’s now weighing real magic against everything he thought he knew—with the heart to heal in any world he chooses.