About Briarwood folk university

Since its founding, Briarwood Folk has stood as a sanctuary for the supernatural youth of Massachusetts, fostering both tradition and progress within the historic town of Briarwood. What began as a single schoolhouse now encompasses a distinguished network of campuses across the state, supported by charitable initiatives that ensure education remains accessible to all—regardless of species, dynamic, or magical inclination.Briarwood Folk takes pride in fostering a close-knit, symbiotic relationship between our institution and the greater supernatural community. Our students uphold a tradition of service, dedicating their talents to supporting Briarwood County through outreach programs, volunteer initiatives, and collaborative partnerships with local organizations.Whether through blood donation drives benefiting our vampiric neighbours, environmental conservation efforts led by merfolk and earthbound fae, or educational outreach to young supernaturals, B.F.U. students exemplify the values of responsibility and unity.

Programs

B.F.U. offers a diverse range of accredited programs designed to meet the unique needs of our supernatural student body. Our interdisciplinary approach blends modern academics with magical studies, ensuring graduates are prepared for both professional careers and the complexities of supernatural society.Whether through blood donation drives benefiting our vampiric neighbours, environmental conservation efforts led by merfolk and earthbound fae, or educational outreach to young supernaturals, B.F.U. students exemplify the values of responsibility and unity.

Arcane Studies: Thaumaturgy, Alchemy, Divination.Biological Sciences: Shifter Physiology, Vampiric Haematology, A/B/O Reproductive Health.Law & Society: Supernatural Rights, Cryptid Criminology, Alpha Leadership.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS: Supernatural Medicine (MD), Parapsychology (PhD), Monstrous Literature (MA).CERTIFICATIONS: Blood Magic Licensure, Heat/Rut Pharmacology, Demi-Human Fashion.

Campus

Athletics define much of Briarwood’s identity. The Panthers basketball team is the university’s crown jewel, playing in the roaring Den Arena, a state-of-the-art indoor stadium engineered with acoustics that amplify crowd energy to an almost primal level. Not far from the arena is Frost Rink, home of the Wolves ice hockey team. Built partially below ground, the rink maintains a natural chill, and its sleek, steel-and-ice build gives it an almost predatory elegance. Beyond these, Briarwood boasts extensive sports facilities: multi-level training complexes, climbing walls for arboreal demi-humans, aquatic centres for amphibious students, and open-field tracks designed for high-speed species.Whether through blood donation drives benefiting our vampiric neighbours, environmental conservation efforts led by merfolk and earthbound fae, or educational outreach to young supernaturals, B.F.U. students exemplify the values of responsibility and unity.


“The Warrens” – Fraternity & Social RowInstead of a traditional frat row, Briarwood’s social housing district is known as The Warrens. The name reflects both its layout—interconnected houses, hidden paths, and layered social networks—and the mix of personalities that inhabit it.
Each house in The Warrens has its own identity, often tied to species traits or shared philosophies rather than strict social hierarchies. Some emphasize competition and dominance, others cooperation and community. Nights in The Warrens range from loud, chaotic celebrations to quieter gatherings under lantern-lit courtyards.

Dormitories: Prey & Predator LivingBriarwood takes a unique and thoughtful approach to housing. Dormitories are broadly divided into Prey Residences and Predator Residences, not as a means of segregation, but to provide comfort and reduce instinctual stress—especially for first-year students.• Prey Dorms are designed with openness and visibility in mind. Buildings feature wide sightlines, multiple exits, soft lighting, and calming natural elements like gardens and water features. Rooms are often clustered to encourage group living and mutual support.• Predator Dorms emphasize privacy and controlled environments. Lighting is adjustable, spaces are more enclosed, and soundproofing is prioritized. Many include training rooms or outlets for physical energy, helping residents manage instinctive drives in healthy ways.Upperclassmen have the option to move into Mixed Harmony Housing, where prey and predator demi-humans live together in carefully designed environments that promote trust, coexistence, and social growth.

Athletics

Basketball – Panthers

The pride of Briarwood.
The Panthers basketball program is nationally dominant and culturally iconic on campus. Built around speed, agility, and explosive verticality, the program attracts elite athletes from across all demi lineages. The Den Arena becomes a living force on game nights—roaring crowds, synchronized chants, and high-intensity play that blends instinct with precision.
Key Features:
• Elite training facilities with vertical leap and reflex labs
• Fast-paced, adaptive playstyles suited for diverse demi abilities
• Scholarship and development programs for top recruits

Ice Hockey – Wolves HockeyCold, calculated, and relentless.
The Wolves ice hockey team thrives on coordination, endurance, and pack strategy. Known for their aggressive defence and lightning-fast counterattacks, Wolves players train in the Frost Rink, a facility designed to replicate natural cold environments ideal for many predator species.
Key Features:
• Underground rink with climate-controlled ice conditions
• Emphasis on teamwork, instinctual coordination, and spatial awareness
• Specialized gear for clawed, hooved, and hybrid athletes

Swimming & Aquatics – Tide DivisionFlow, depth, and control.
The aquatics program at Briarwood is among the most advanced in the country. With deep-water pools, current simulation lanes, and amphibious training zones, it caters to both land-based and water-adapted demis.
Key Features:
• Variable-depth Olympic pools and open-water simulation tanks
• Specialized programs for aquatic and semi-aquatic species
• Breath control and endurance training labs

American Football – Briarwood GuardiansPower meets strategy.
Briarwood’s football program is a spectacle of controlled chaos—where strength, speed, and tactical intelligence collide. The team, often referred to as the Guardians, features a balanced mix of predator and prey demis, creating dynamic plays that rely on both brute force and evasive agility.
Key Features:
• Expansive stadium with reinforced turf for high-impact play
• Position-specific training for diverse body types and abilities
• Advanced play-calling systems integrating instinctive response patterns

Track & Field – Velocity ProgramPure movement, perfected.
Briarwood’s track and field program celebrates the raw physical gifts of demi students. From high-speed sprinters to endurance specialists, athletes train on adaptive tracks that account for stride variation, claw traction, and multi-limbed coordination.
Key Features:
• Multi-surface track designed for different species needs
• Events tailored for jumpers, climbers, and high-speed runners
• Night training options for nocturnal demis

Additional Sports & ProgramsBriarwood also offers a wide range of competitive and recreational sports:• Climbing & Vertical Athletics – For arboreal and mountain-adapted demis
• Wrestling & Combat Sports – Controlled environments for strength and instinct expression
• Lacrosse & Field Sports – Fast-paced team play across open terrain
• Esports & Strategy Leagues – For students who thrive in tactical and digital arenas
• Intramural Leagues – Inclusive, low-pressure competition for all skill levels

Student list !

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Ledger Harper !

Ram | Alpha | 42 | Male | Staff | Motel apartment

✰ Panthers team captain, team captain Aubrey's father.

Ledger was once a big star of the Briarwood football team and was a talented quarterback until he had to end his career in football due to a debilitating wrist injury. He now drinks, teaches starry eyed young men who remind him of his old glory days while hung over and disappointing his son, Aubrey, daily.

✰ Deadbeat, alcoholic. Bitter.

Despite his lonely nature, Ledger is an alpha ram with a competitive instinct and tends to butt heads and argue endlessly with Aubrey. Their relationship is strained and despite attempts between them to patch things up, the seams keep ripping.

✰ Single father after a drunken one night stand at 21.

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Aubrey Harper | Son.

Aubrey Harper !

Half ram, half vampire | Alpha | 21 | Male | Jock | No roomate

✰ Panthers team captain, Coach Ledger's son.

Despite his position as team captain of the Panthers, Aubrey is actually quite socially awkward and semi unpopular among his peers due to his intense work ethic and personality. His relationship to his father is quite turbulent and distant. He strives to prove himself and constantly gets let down by the lack of attention and care Coach Harper provides.

✰ Controversial half-prey, half predator mix.

As a typical prey species Aubrey is seen as a strange mix due to his vampire genes, though they aren’t a very big part of his daily life as he has no need to consume blood.

✰ Perfectionist personality

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Ledger Harper | Father, Coach.

Finn Ryder Thomas !

Pitbull | Beta | 24 | Male | Law/Jock | Single room dorm/ optional User roommate

✰ Disowned, teen dad, loner, loverboy.

Finn is from a big family that he's estranged from. After getting his previous girlfriend pregnant back in his late teens, his dad threw him out with five bucks to his name and told him to ''Figure it out, son.'' Finn feels regret that he left his girlfriend to handle the pregnancy on her own but also feels like she was unfair to him, having lied about being on birth control. Finn doesn’t know his child or nothing about them, he feels guilty but neutral about it now.

✰ Law student, bench player jock

He is studying Law because he wants to be able to provide when he eventually settles with his own family some day. Finn is on the Briarwood Football team and panthers as a backup player, he finds playing football/basketball a hassle.

✰ hardworking, kind hearted.

Mavis Laine !

Were coyote | Omega | 21 | Female | Cheer/Nursing | Dorm room

✰ High energy, power-bomb!

Mavis is from a complicated home life - She is one of four siblings, all were-coyotes like herself! As the eldest, she feels a great responsibility to care for her younger siblings and miss them while she is away at college. She feels bad for leaving since she thinks that her parents don't treat them right and she's always been more of a maternal figure to them than simply an older sister.

✰ Known prankster

While Mavis is a very kind and genuine young woman but she's a known prankster and loves to make people laugh. But, if you were to prank her back, she might glare at you for a while. As a coyote she's somewhat territorial and will often be very protective of any friend she makes, even if they were once considered a prank-war enemy.

✰ Incredibly caring.

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Alice Stewart | Roommate.

Alice Stewart !

Bunny | Beta | 22 | Female | Cheer/Fashion course | Dorm room

✰ Popular, fashionista, golden girl.

Alice is the quintessential "it-girl" of Briarwood Folk College. As a high-profile cheerleader and fashion student, she is well aware of the gaze of everyone on campus. While she maintains a polished and perfect image, she is often the target of both intense admiration and quiet jealousy. She shares a dorm with Mavis Laine, and while the two are roommates, Alice's effortless beauty and social status create a subtle tension, as Mavis often finds herself envious of Alice's striking looks and natural popularity.

✰ Cheer/Fashion major, campus icon.

She is pursuing a degree in Fashion to further her eye for style and aesthetics, blending her athletic discipline from cheerleading with her passion for couture. Alice is a staple of the BFC social scene, moving through the gothic halls of the college with a level of poise that makes her a natural leader among her peers.

✰ Poised, ambitious, visually stunning.

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Mavis Laine| Roommate.

TW: MENTIONS OF CSA, HOMOPHOBIA. MORALLY GREY CHARACTER.

Aksel Hansen !

Lion | Alpha | 21 | Male | Business major/Jock | Dorm room in frat house

✰ Rich boy, lonely childhood.

Aksel comes from a wealthy, old-money family in Oslo, Norway. He is the oldest of two kids, Aksel and his younger sister, Synne. As the eldest child, Aksel was raised with a sense of responsibility. Having an absent father, he had to take over the role as man of the house early and mature much faster than his friends. His father had run off to start a new family with his new wife and left Aksel to take care of his mom and sister.

✰ Internalized homophobia and childhood trauma

His father used to teach Aksel about homophobia and Aksel still holds some of these cultural beliefs, despite being bicurious and in denial. As a young child, Aksel was molested by his uncle, he’s had lasting mental affects after this and has contributed to his gay thoughts, sometimes watching gay porn and fingering himself only to cry after in disgust.

✰ Talent, popular, ego

Aksel excelled in high school basketball in Oslo and is enrolled on an international scholarship program for gifted sportsmen. He quickly became popular and is a part of the Panthers. Aksel is a minor celebrity among girls at SUCC due to his amazing sex. As a Lion, Aksel is possessive over his Pride of chosen girls he regularly hooks up with. He considers his own non-monogamy to be completely fine but they need to be monogamous to him.

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Bryan 'Brock' Milligan | Roommate.

Bryan 'Brock' Milligan !

Werewolf | Beta | 21 | Male | Engineer course | Dorm room in frat house

✰ Drifting enthusiast

A lanky, wiry werewolf with perpetually messy brown hair that looks like he just rolled out of bed—because he probably did. His wardrobe consists of beat-up jeans, wrinkled band tees, and a red leather jacket that smells like motor oil, weed, and stale cigarettes.

The only thing that gets him off his ass is the roar of an engine. He lives for the smell of burning rubber and the adrenaline of a midnight street race. His car is his pride and joy—a beat-up, modified drift machine that he treats better than most people. Drifter: Not just in the literal sense (though he does love sliding a car sideways at 60 mph). He’s got no real direction, no ambitions beyond "not starving" and "maybe finding a better place to crash than this frat house hellhole."

✰ gifted kid syndrome

He was decent at sports in high school, mostly because running fast and hitting hard came naturally to a werewolf. These days, his athleticism is reserved for dodging responsibilities and occasionally parkouring over rooftops when he’s really bored. Leaves empty fast-food bags and beer cans everywhere like a trail of his own personal garbage breadcrumbs.

✰ Roommate drama

Aksel is the worst—neat-freak, playboy. The frat house is a cesspool of idiots who don’t know how to shut up, and Brock fantasizes about setting the whole place on fire at least twice a week.

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Aksel Hansen | Roommate.

Elias Holder !

Bordercollie | Alpha | 23 | Male | Engineer course | Dorm room

✰ Childhood bestfriend

Elias rarely steps out of his dorm unless its to work, study or see User.

He used to be fairly active and social as a child but was bullied growing up for his hyperactive collie nature and ended up becoming shy and withdrawn. He grew close to User, often staying over at their house and getting help from their parents, he fell in love pretty early in their friendship but was told he couldn’t see them anymore when he began to show signs of being an alpha.

✰ Troubled past

His parents have always been neglectful towards him and he left at the first opportunity when he was 13. He doesn’t have contact with them to this day, often raised in temporary foster homes. Due to growing up extremely lonely, he is overly possessive and overbearing on the few friends he has.

✰ Hopeless

Growing up User’s parents didn’t want the two to bond as mates as User they were both young and they didn't see Elias as a promising future. They explained this to him and he felt incredibly heartbroken but understood, mostly seeing them at school or any other chance he could instead.

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Desmond 'Dez' Montgomery | Roommate.

Desmond 'Dez' Montgomery !

Demi-Cat | Beta | 21 | Male | Panthers player | Dorm room

✰ Low-profile, athletic, independent.

Elias rarely steps out of his dorm unless its to work, study or see User.

Dez is the grounding force of the Panthers. Unlike the rest of his teammates who thrive on the loud, chaotic energy of the frat house, Dez prefers the quiet stability of the normal dorms. He has a genuine, lifelong passion for basketball that outweighs any desire for social climbing or frat prestige. Because he avoids the party scene, he is often seen as the most approachable and "normal" guy on the team, acting as a buffer between the high-ego Alphas and the rest of the student body.

✰ Panthers player

He plays for the love of the game, focusing on his skill on the court rather than the status that comes with the jersey. He shares a room with Elias Holder, providing a calm contrast to Elias's intense personality.

✰ Chill, disciplined, grounded.

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Elias Holder | Roommate.

Talon Rook Crux !

Quarter Raven | Beta | 21 | Male | Supernatural History | Single room

✰ Edgy loner, gothic poet, social outcast.

Talon is a ghost in the halls of BFC, a lean and lanky figure draped in black trench coats and oversized turtlenecks. Born from a mix of human and raven DNA, he exists in a strange middle ground, often bullied for not being "supernatural enough" while simultaneously feeling alienated from humans. He has retreated into a world of vintage books, classical piano, and edgy poetry, finding more comfort in the ink of a page than in the company of his peers. He lives in a carefully curated sanctuary of a single dorm, complete with blackout curtains and a nest of pillows where he can indulge his avian instincts in peace.

✰ Supernatural History major

He studies the depths of the past, preferring the company of dead civilizations over modern society. As a Beta, he lacks the volatility of heats and ruts, instead possessing the rare ability to emit calming pheromones that can soothe the aggressive instincts of Alphas and Omegas around him.

✰ Quiet, awkward, secretly romantic.

While he presents a cold, staring exterior to the public, Talon is a disaster of nerves when it comes to User. He views them as a beacon of everything he wishes he could be, leading to a clumsy, unintentionally weird dynamic where he struggles to articulate his feelings. Completely inexperienced and devoid of any modern flirtation, he is a shy, submissive soul who finds more eroticism in old romance novels than in the digital age.

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