Moscow Institute
The biggest institute in Russia, the Moscow Institute is located underneath a burned down church on the outskirts of the city.

Institute Head:
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Tutor:
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Shadowhunters:
Nikolai Morganstern- He's 27 years old. There was once a time when he fufilled his shadowhunter duties with pride, Until he realized that demons could be worked with, used to form an army, and that's when he turned against his own kind, saying that they were weak and needed to be destroyed. As time went on, several failed attempts were made to make sure that everyone in the race was decimated, then another idea came to him. What if he could mix downworlder blood with the blood of a shadow hunter and create an even stronger power player. He tried this on than one occassion only about three out of ten shadowhunters lived through this transformation, most died. He is proud to say that it wasn't a demon that had killed Rivyn's sibilings. He's smart, cunning, and knows just how to get what he wants. He loves to hear the sound of his victims screams after he injects them, it gives him a thrill. (RP by err... all)


Alexsander Sarcoski- Alexsander Sarcoski was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, in a loud and opinionated family. From a very young age, he was told to never let anyone make him feel unheard. He had a voice, so damn it, he could use it! From then on, Alexsander was sure to let everyone- and I do mean everyone- know exactly how he was feeling all of the time. As a child, he would scream and throw temper tantrums when something didn't go his way. His Babushka would yell at him and beat his little butt, though it never seemed to deter him. As he got older and became a teenager, his tantrums turned into snarky comments and a total lack of respect for authority. That sure grated on everyone's nerves. When he turned fifteen, Alexsander's parents told him of his heritage- his Shadowhunter one. Both of them had been wonderful Shadowhunters in their prime and it was his turn to uphold the family legacy. At first, he wasn't too thrilled. Maybe it was just his teenage rebellion, but he did not want to do something his parents told him too. But, after a few "encouragements" from his Babushka, Alexsander relented and he was shipped off to the Moscow Institute. He'd never admit to it, but he was relieved that he wouldn't have to leave the country. He was only fifteen and a little apprehensive. Alexsander trained under more experienced Shadowhunters until he was ready to face demons. He took to it right away. The fighting provided an outlet for all of his pent-up aggression. He got to kill things and no one arrested him for it! And the power was what enticed him the most. The runes for speed, for strength, for healing. All of them made Alexsander feel alive. At nineteen, Alexsander is still living at the Institute. He's adapted well and finds that even though he misses his family, he can live there easily. Alexsander is a bit of a flirt. He loves having a good time, no strings attached. It's sort of a problem, especially when he goes around breaking hearts and pissing people off. But he doesn't care. He has a carefree, "I'm just living life" kind of attitude. Alexsander is tall, with a lithe body, hardened by years of training. His skin smooth and blemish free. He has dark brown hair that sweeps down in front of his dark blue eyes. He also has a few piercings in his lips and one on his ear. Theme Song : Troublemaker by Olly Murs (RPed by ~HeartShapedLocket~)


William Higgins (Will)- His childhood was pure bliss up until his father died. His dad was a fire fighter and a damn good one. A selfless respectable man he put his life in danger for others countless times, but that last time he didn't get away with just a burn or a few stitches. His mother, distraught of course, came across a Warlock. She knew about this secret world from her own parents, being that her dad was a shadowhunter. That's what she wanted her son to do with his life. She wanted him to learn to protect himself and be independent so when she was gone he would be okay on his own as well as be a savior like his dad. And she knew he would be able to handle himself, he's smart and nimble. So she asked him to teach Will all about that way of life. Now Will was the selfless and respectable man his father once was. His mother was a huge influence as well. He's mannered and kind hearted. He loves his mom dearly and would do anything for her. He took it upon himself to learn how to fight and work out regularly, not only his body but his mind. William is a sharp guy with good instincts, someone you can trust and depend on. Will is clearly a handsome guy, he has very dark green eyes, ruffled brown hair, usually a bit of scruff on his face. His smile is admittedly a cute one, a crooked bottom row of teeth adds characters. (RPed by Pebblestripe)


Luka Sarcoski- We always build up those around us, making them into the best person possible, and yet we tear them down in the end. Luka Sarcoski has lived his life- all sixteen years of it- on this truly nauseating roller coaster of highs and lows. His earliest memories are of him and his father, playing tag in his home country of Idris- the Shadowhunter home invisible to all Mundanes. He loved his home and all the strange, beautiful things it held. Growing up as a Shadowhunter was the best thing that could have happened to him. To think, he was blessed to be a part of this amazing race- half angel, what could be better? Luka revered the seraphic creatures and held them in the highest esteem. More often than not, Luka would beg his mother to tell him stories of the angel, Raziel. But it wasn’t all glory and prestige. In fact, no one was aware of the duty that Shadowhunters upheld. Mundanes couldn’t see them; Downworlders and demons alike despised them. It seemed that only Luka could understand the heavenly duty he was charged with. More TBA (RPed by ~HeartShapedLocket~)


Alexei Karinsky- A gorgeous 19 year old Shadowhunter with brown hair and brown eyes. He a good Shadowhunter, but not really one of 'the best.' He's just proficient. Smart, effective, level-headed. He doesn't mingle with mundanes or downworlders. He's a good boy as far as his parents are concerned, and that's kind of impressive, given how strict they are. Some would consider him 'boring,' though it's a surprise he's not more uptight than he is. Although, among Shadowhunters, his attitude isn't exactly unusual. He lives for the hunt, for the next kill. Getting rid of demons was what he was born for, and it's really all he thinks he's good for. Who knows? Maybe he's right. When you're raised your whole life for one purpose, how do you find a different one? (RPed by Crystalfrost)


Alexander Romanov- Brunette hair, soft natural highlights, bright blue eyes; the tell-tale signs of the Romanov family line. After Anastasia escaped from the massacre in 1918 through a door in the wall by a servant boy's advisory, she lived a life of secrecy, changing her name, dying her hair, and changing her look so that she would no longer be targeted by those who wanted her family dead. The original plan was to return to the throne once she was legal, but by thirty-five she realized her time had already come and gone, and she had been blessed with five children that adored her for who she was, not what her title used to be. Being the first child of his mother, the Grand Duchess of Russia, and his father, a servant from the palace who was now a 'free' man, Alexander was kept unaware of who he was (a prince, of sorts) while he trained in the Institute, covering his body in black ink and earning a parabatai. His mother was a wonderful warrior, as was his father; they were great role models to look up to. However, through every battle that they survive by acting as a team, his parabatai and he, Alexander (Sasha to friends, Sashka to intimate partners) is still filled with a feeling that he is destined for more. He, however, still needs to figure out what that 'destiny' is. (RP by ∂яινє му ωσℓƒ ωιℓ∂)


Nikolas Romanov- The second son to Anastasia Romanov (Grand Duchess of Russia) and her commoner husband, two great warriors of the Shadow World, Nikolas, with dark brunette hair, soft highlights and bright blue eyes, though shorter than his older brother, Alexander, and paler than all of his family combined due to his reclusive nature, is an intelligent young man who enjoys the research and logical side of battle. Strategizing an attack sequence and working out the kinks of a plan are his favorite parts of the conquer, which could reflect the traits of his grandfather, he who he was named after - Nikolas II of Russia, the Last Tsar. Unfortunately, he doesn't get along with everyone, which could be traced back to his grandfather; he and Alexander don't get along very well, and most of the time they avoid one another for as long as physically possible, even if they're expected together at the dinner table. Very close with his mother, she and he are practically inseparable, tied together by an invisible tether. Where Sasha was connected at the hip with his father in the weapons room and learning how to behave as a proper gentleman (or crown prince) ever since he was young until present day, Nikolas (or Kolya to friends and intimate partners) was joined at the hip to his mother, learning how to sew, clean up the house, paint ceramics, pay heed to the homeless and the helpless, and on their off time, how to track and the different histories of different species. Ever since he was very young, he - through honest mistake - discovered and knew that his eldest brother was the crown prince to the Russian empire. It was a daunting realization, and it changed his attitude toward the boy (which had his sibling extremely confused and unnerved), but in the end he's filled with relief; at least he doesn't have that responsibility. (RP by ∂яινє му ωσℓƒ ωιℓ∂)


Anastasia II Romanov- Long dark brunette hair, soft highlights, bright blue eyes; named after her mother, Anastasia Romanov, daughter of the Last Tsar, Anastasia II (Nastya to friends and intimate partners) is one wicked female, who takes after her mother in her fiery ways, and her father in playful fondness. Standoffish to any type of man that believes they have a chance with the skinny, modelesque lass, she dutifully buries herself in her work, and doesn't believe she and her attack party have had a good day until she's covered in blood, whether it's her own or their victim's. The only daughter of the Grand Duchess, there's a slight bit of guilt at not being the daughter that Anastasia wanted, but at the end of the day she'll give a roll of her eyes and will silently scold herself with a 'Kolya has done enough for both she and he to satisfy their mother's cravings for a grateful and loving daughter.' However, she can't hide everything underneath a sharp mask; she still yearns to have someone to love, like her mother to her father, and dreams of her wedding day, despite the fact that she may not live to see the day that it actually happens. Those feelings are locked deep inside, and should they reveal themselves on her face or in her eyes, it's always covered up with an excuse and a harder than necessary shove. It doesn't help that she's aware she's a princess, as well; though her behavior toward 'commanding everyone in the room to listen to her will and get her what she wants' doesn't do well under Alexander's, her elder brother, scolding gaze. She doesn't fret, though; he'll discover he's the crown heir with time. Alexander is perhaps the only one she has a very close knit relationship with, besides her father. (RP by ∂яινє му ωσℓƒ ωιℓ∂)