The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton True and False

Marvellian Mantle and Arcanum Training Institute

Ella corrects her little sister about her Marvellian Mantle, a special garment worn by Marvellers.
Ella is leaving for the Arcanum Training Institute and is concerned about making new friends.
Mama arrives with her alligator companion, Gumbo, and they proceed to check in for the journey to the Institute.
They meet Masterji Thakur, an Arcanum instructor, who welcomes them and displays his magical abilities.
Ella's mother's alligator companion, Gumbo, attracts attention and curiosity from other children on the pier.
Sky-ferries, carrying the initials A.T.I., arrive with luxurious interiors and stellacity-powered engines.
Headmarveller Paloma Rivera, an important figure at the Institute, arrives in a sky-ferry, wearing a Marvellian mantle and wielding a magical cane.
Ella admires Headmarveller Rivera, having seen her in Marvellian news-boxes and listened to her speeches.
Headmarveller Rivera greets the Marvellian families and introduces herself as one of the leaders of the Arcanum Training Institute.
Headmarveller Rivera mentions another leader, Headmarveller MacDonald, who is awaiting their arrival at the Institute.
The text introduces Marvellers, their magical abilities, and the significance of the Marvellian Mantle in their society.
It also highlights the magical and fantastical elements present in the world of Marvellers, such as companions, stellacity-powered engines, and the Arcanum Training Institute.

Arcanum Training Institute Lower School Handbook Summary

The handbook outlines the rules and expectations for members of the Arcanum family, who practice the noble art of marvelling.
Marvellers are expected to adhere to tenets including integrity, self-control, perseverance, and goodness.
Trainees must take an oath to observe the tenets of Marvellers, respect elder Marvellians, and only use their marvels for good.
The Ursa Minor lounge at Arcanum is described as a spectacular place with unique features such as a marble fireplace, star-lanterns, and a little bear constellation on the ceiling.
The protagonist, Ella, is introduced as she navigates the diverse environment of the Arcanum, meeting girls from different backgrounds and abilities.
Ms. Paige, a Tower Adviser, welcomes the new trainees and distributes translation crystals to aid communication among Marvellers from different parts of the world.
The trainees are given Arcanum ID cards and encouraged to share their backgrounds and interests with each other.
Anh, a girl from Hanoi, shares her family's reverie marvels, which hatch dreams and wishes but sometimes bring nightmares.
Ella is questioned about having a crocodile in her room, which she clarifies is an alligator named Gumbo, sparking a conversation about pets and family protectors.
The text provides a vivid and detailed setting, showcasing the magical and diverse world of the Arcanum Training Institute.
The characters and their unique marvels and abilities are introduced, adding depth to the narrative and setting the stage for potential conflicts and friendships.
The text presents a blend of magical elements, character interactions, and world-building, setting the stage for the protagonist's journey at the Arcanum Training Institute.

Arcanum Institute Welcomes New Faculty and Addresses Discriminatory Behavior

Guadalupe Perez, Universal Incants teacher, is on her way after her flying llama's visit to a special veterinarian in the Andes Mountains.
Dr. Ursu, Elemental Marvels teacher, will join later after resetting the Cloud Nests over Betelmore to shield from Fewel-planes.
Madame Sera Baptiste is the new head of the Conjure Arts department and will teach the Conjure Arts at the Arcanum Institute.
Masterji Thakur, Elixirs extraordinaire, is known for creating the Elixir of Light and will teach about elixirs and the power of spices.
Madame Baptiste demonstrates her conjure abilities by making lavender explode into a massive canopy, leaving the students in wonder and excitement.
Discriminatory behavior and negative reactions towards the new faculty, especially Madame Baptiste, arise among the students.
Masterji Thakur addresses the discriminatory behavior, emphasizing that the Arcanum Institute welcomes all and will not tolerate un-Marvellian-like behavior.
He warns that any discriminatory behavior will result in immediate expulsion from the Institute and stresses the acceptance of Conjurors in the Marvellian society.
Masterji Thakur dismisses the students and clarifies that there is no place for discriminatory behavior or the Aces group at the Institute.
Concerned expressions on the teachers' faces and whispers among the students indicate tension and unease after the address.
Ella sends reassuring starpost messages to her family, expressing that everything is great despite the challenges at the Institute.
The text ends with a hint of a prisoner crafting a decoy version of herself to leave behind as a decoy.

Ella's Encounter in the Marvellian World

Ella is in the Marvellian world where she interacts with unique creatures called "wombies"
Jason, a character in the story, has a secret room filled with various items and journals to help him when he feels overwhelmed
Kiyota Murakami, a famous Marvellian veterinarian with the ability to communicate with all living creatures, is a source of inspiration for Jason
A wombie reports trouble with "Sweetie," a creature who is eating everything and growing too big, causing concern among the characters
A baby deathbull, a divine creature typically found near the Underworld Gates, is discovered in the Marvellian world, surprising Ella and raising questions about Jason's involvement
Ella's communication through a starpost reveals her curiosity about the deathbulls' survival outside the Underworld
Ella also seeks information about the Institute and expresses her longing to see her Aunt Sera again
The text shifts to another character, G POCKET DOORS, who is determined to escape her confinement in the Underworld
G POCKET DOORS successfully crafts a door to freedom using a key and enters the Underworld, signaling the beginning of her quest for freedom
The Underworld is described as a complex landscape with various destinations for eternal rest, and a mansion and mountains at the center
High Walkers and Low Walkers, as well as different destinations within the Underworld, are highlighted
The text concludes with G POCKET DOORS, now known as the Ace of Anarchy, being free and ready to begin her journey.

Gia's Return to Trivelino Troupe's Circus & Imaginarium of Illusions

Gia successfully evades Marvellian coppers at the air-trolley platform using a fake identity and a mimicked voice.
She navigates through a low street with ramshackle storefronts and enters the Trivelino Troupe's Circus & Imaginarium of Illusions, despite it being declared a restricted area.
Gia bypasses the government warning poster's restrictions using a Trivelino blood-activated illusion and enters the circus.
Inside, she finds everything as she left it eleven years ago, including her dressing rooms and the illusion-protected secrets of the circus.
Gia is greeted by a voice, revealed to be Ella, and reminded not to open a certain closet due to a locked "problem" inside.
The text shifts to Ella, who is in her godmother's conjure room in the Spirit Tower, preparing for her first lesson of the year.
Ella's conjure room is described as a cozy den with trees, glass bottles, cabinets, and tiny doors leading to offices of spirits.
She is reminded of her family and feels a sense of homesickness.
A boa constrictor named Echi drops from a bottle tree's branch and licks Ella's cheek, showing a playful interaction with Aunt Sera.

Meeting with Dr. Karlsson

Brigit and Ella rush to the Vision Tower to meet Dr. Karlsson
They encounter forecasting labs on the way
Brigit accidentally bumps into an older boy, leading to a brief altercation
They enter Dr. Karlsson's office, finding her surrounded by looms and yarn
Dr. Karlsson is described as having fogged-over eyes, similar to Brigit's when she knits
Dr. Karlsson asks about the things Brigit knits and discusses her ability to see the past, present, and future
Brigit shows Dr. Karlsson a bundle of small blankets and quilt squares she has been knitting, all depicting a woman's face with a sinister smile
Dr. Karlsson reveals that the woman in the knitted portraits is Gia Trivelino, the Ace of Anarchy, a former bright student who turned to evildoings
Ella and Brigit express fear and curiosity about why Brigit has been knitting this particular face
Dr. Karlsson suggests that Brigit may have a timesight marvel, enabling her to see events left on the threads of the universe
Dr. Karlsson expresses interest in Brigit's ability and hints at her joining a group called Paragon of Vision
Brigit shows concern and desperation in wanting to know more about the woman she has been knitting

Return to Sender

Jason, Brigit, and Ella discuss a situation involving a missing lantern and Masterji Thakur's absence.
Ella feels unable to ask for help and is concerned about her parents' reaction to her involvement in a rescue mission.
Jason suggests sending another starpost to Masterji Thakur and returning to his office, while Brigit agrees with both ideas.
Ella writes a message to Masterji Thakur and feels better for taking matters into her own hands.
The trio attends a feast, where Ella loads up on various desserts.
Ella sends the letter through a starpost box, hoping for a response from Masterji Thakur.
The starpost box returns the letter with the message "RETURN TO SENDER."
The trio speculates on the meaning of the returned letter and worries about Masterji Thakur's well-being.
Dean Nabokova interrupts their discussion and urges them to go to their dormitories for nightly curfew.
Dean Nabokova's intimidating presence and threat leave Ella feeling unsettled.
Ella, Brigit, and Jason discuss the situation in their room, with Ella feeling worried and tracing the "RETURN TO SENDER" message.
The text ends with Ella feeling anxious and unsettled about the situation and the message on her starpost.

Trouble in Marvellian Arcanum

Gia, a powerful character, meets with Sebastien Durand, a High Walker of the Underworld
Gia has a daughter who she believes is dead, but Sebastien claims she is not
Gia asks Sebastien to bring her daughter's essence back from the Underworld
Ella, another character, is accused of a crime she didn't commit
Ella seeks comfort from her friends, the Wombies, and worries about her future at the Institute
Jason and Brigit, Ella's friends, console her and promise to help
Ella fears that her parents will be informed and she will be expelled from the Institute
Rotties, small creatures, cause chaos in the room
The story is set in a place called Marvellian Arcanum
The characters have complex relationships and connections to the Underworld
The text describes the characters' emotional struggles and the challenges they face
The text portrays a world filled with magical creatures and unique characters

Arcanum Institute Marvel Examination

Masterji Thakur has a mysterious injury on his throat and insists on not discussing it.
Ella is concerned for Masterji Thakur and is filled with questions about what happened to him.
Masterji Thakur encourages Ella to keep asking the hard questions and not to stop seeking answers.
Ella is anxious about her upcoming Marvel Examination and the Elixir of Light test.
The Marvel Examination takes place in the assembly hall with seven instructors and older trainees present.
The examination is a tradition at the Arcanum Institute to determine the Paragon each Level One will join.
The Elixir of Light test involves administering a tonic to the forefinger to reveal the light within the trainees.
Trainees receive their official pin and may become champions if they are extraordinary.
Headmarveller MacDonald administers the Elixir of Light and reveals the results on a board labeled ARCANUM PARAGON REGISTRY.
Trainees are called at random to join their new Paragon family.
Ella is eager to be named a Marveller with a conjure marvel and awaits her turn during the naming ceremony.
Ella's conjure mark shows a change, indicating she is ready to be named a Marveller with a conjure marvel.

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