The World of "Atelier Marie"

Story Synopsis

Salburg, capital of the Schigsal Kingdom.
Within this city lies a great academy for training aspiring alchemists.
Even the residents acknowledge the brilliance of every student in attendance.
There was, however, one student who failed to make the grade.
Rumored to have earned the worst scores since the school's founding, this student was named Marlone, or Marie for short.
She was on the verge of failure when she was provided an atelier for a very special exam.
The exam was simple enough—use alchemy to create an impressive tool within five years.
Though success was far from assured ...
Could the day she becomes a praiseworthy alchemist truly be on the horizon ...?

Characters

  • Marlone

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    Called Marie for short. She studies alchemy at Salburg's Academy.
    Her laid-back and carefree attitude have left her with the worst grades ever recorded.
    Now, her only chance of graduating lies in passing a five-year test.

  • Schea

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    Marie's dear childhood friend. She moved to Salburg because of her affluent parents.
    Her gentle manner belies a strong will, making her a good match for Marie.
    Although she acts brave, she is prone to illness.

  • Ruven

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    The first adventurer Marie meets.
    Positive and cheerful, if a bit reckless, he charges little for quests and is trusted by the townsfolk.
    He truly seems to enjoy his work. Maybe even too much ...

  • Enderk

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    Commander of the Schigsal Kingdom royal knights.
    His long hair and dark eyes are uncommon in this land, leading to rumors of his possible foreign birth.
    His excellent swordsmanship and elegant appearance have attracted admirers of all genders.

  • Ingrid

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    An Academy professor.
    Her magical abilities are quite high, comparable to those of Principal Dornie. She is from the continent of El Bador, and her left and right eyes are of a different color.
    She is both strict and sometimes kind (?) to Marie.

  • Dio

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    The owner of the Sky Tavern, a gathering place for adventurers.
    He uses his experience as a former adventurer to offer them jobs.
    "Reputation" is his watchword, and he has exacting standards for performance.
    Marie also accepts job offers from him.

  • Aula

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    A woman who works at the Academy shop.
    She was one of the first graduates of the Academy.
    Clever but reserved, she isn't a natural retail worker, having a tendency to glare at window shoppers.

  • Weapon Shop Master

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    The burly owner of the weapon shop.
    He helps others find the perfect weapon by drawing on his own experience as an adventurer.
    He is good-natured and typically cheerful, but is very concerned about his hair.
    Curiously, nobody seems to know his real name.