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You might have heard rumors of "special" human beings. They can do things, move things, they're not quite... normal. Across the country, teenagers are just beginning to discover these abilities. We've all heard the government rumors. Show any sign that you're different, and you'll be taken away, used as a lab rat, a guinea pig. Coded and tagged and locked away. Regardless of whether or not they're true, these teens are scared.
This is where The Hammel Institute comes in. Hidden away from prying eyes, high in the mountains of Vermont, this is the place these meta-humans can feel safe. They are trained to control themselves, and master their abilities. Some of them use their powers for good. Some aren't as moral. There's always the danger of a meta-human turning around and using their abilities for destruction. But Hammel tries to instill a sense of right and wrong.
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Information Center Welcome to Hammel Institute. Here you'll find the rules, the plot, and anything else you might need. All threads in this section are mandatory.
If you are new, take a look at our Joining Guide for instructions on applying to Hammel.
Applications Are you in need of some training for your powers? Want to teach at the Institute? We are looking for all original characters, but there are wanted ads in the Filing Cabinet.
Main Office Are you a new recruit? Misplaced your schedule? Need a class change? This is your best resource as a new student, or if you need any kind of administrative help.
Classrooms What? You thought this was all fun powers and play time? Wrong. This is the place you'll be learning. Yes, learning. You'll be attending your typical high school classes here. And yes. There will be homework.
Gymnasium Yes, gym class. The epitome of hell, for some students. Either you're in here because you have to be, or because you want to be. Students come here outside of class time to work out, too. Or show off.
Library If you need a quiet place to study, or some research materials, this is the place. Just don't do anything stupid in here. Like light the books on fire. You will be in trouble.
Auditorium The auditorium isn't anything special. Really, it's exactly like the gym and the cafeteria, except it has a stage at one end and usually has rows of chairs set up. Sometimes they're cleared away, though, and it's time for a dance.
Research Laboratory The laboratory is in the basement of one of the smaller buildings on the Hammel Campus. It is much larger below ground, however, with all the equipment our researchers need.
Staff Lounge Where the teachers, officials, and administrators head when they need a break. Coffee, vending machines, and complaints are in abundance. No students allowed. Seriously.
Student Lounge After a hard day of training and classwork, this is where you can relax with your classmates. There's pool tables, pinball, a television to fight over, and lots of seating.
Student Club Offices Here is a row of offices, dedicated to the different student clubs. Unfortunately, there isn't tons of space, so some clubs have to share. Sorry.
Dorm First Floor The ground floor of the dorm has a common area with a large TV and some vending machines. There is also the housing office where students can report illnesses, maintenance issues, and roommate problems. The Head of Housing has a private suite here as well.
Co-Ed Dorms If you find yourself on these floors, congratuations. These dorms are coveted by students (not so much by parents). Boys and girls room together here, same as the others. Everyone has their own bedroom, and the shared common area.
Girls' Dorms The girls only floors of the dormitory wing. Same as the boys, four to a dorm, each with their own bedroom, and a shared common area. No boys allowed. We mean it.
Boys' Dorms These are the boys only floors of the dormitory wing. Four to a dorm, each with their own bedroom, and a shared common area. If you're even thinking about sneaking a girl in, think twice.
Training Field This is the place to do some outdoor training. Great for the more physical abilities. Doubles as a football/soccer field for gym class, or a place for students to roughhouse.
The Pond A small pond on the school property. It's home to a group of koi, which students can sit and watch, or they can just stick their feet in the water on a hot day. Just be nice to the fishies, got it?
Residences Most of the staff from Hammel live in Pilot Ridge. It's a fairly quiet town, populated by a few thousand people, and located approximately a mile and a half from the school grounds.
Club District Of course a town, even a small one, has a club or two. Some of the older students, and the staff, of course, head here to blow off some steam, fueled by good music and alcohol. Lots and lots of alcohol. If you would like a sub-board added here for a business establishment, PM an admin.
The Mall Not huge, but it has a range of decent shops, and a food court. And Starbucks. If you would like a sub-board added here for a business establishment, PM an admin.
The Lake - 1 Viewing Just outside of Pilot Ridge is a fairly large lake. Though some of the town residents take small boats out onto it, there is an area designated for swimming, with docks and a rope swing. A great place to go on a summer day.
The United States Our students come from all over, so if you wanted to, say, bring a boyfriend home to meet your mother, this is where you'd play it out, provided your mother lives in the United States.
The Rest of the World Since the Hammel Institute is a facility of international renown, the faculty and students can, and do, come from all over the world. If you would like another sub-board added to this section, PM an admin.
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