Legacies: Inari Rising

by KaiShiro

Nolan 'Noel' Griffith, a young witch exiled from his coven, must fight with the students of the Salvatore Boarding School against a horde of monsters seeking mystical artifacts, all the while defending himself from an ancient order of creatures hellbent on using his unique powers to bring about a terrible cataclysm.

3. (EXTRA) Noel's School Psych Assessment

(The following document is a psychological and behavioural assessment written by Ms Emma Tig, Student Guidance Counsellor of the Salvatore Boarding School For The Young & Gifted.

This document was made possible through personal information given by a Salvatore School student and through confidential discourse between said student and Ms Tig. As such, the contents of this file is off-limits to anyone but Ms Tig and the school Headmaster, Dr Alaric Saltzman.

Should any other staff member wish to peruse this document, they must first attain permission must first from either Ms Tig or Dr Saltzman and even then, shared in only the strictest confidence. Any breach of these terms and/or established trust will result in immediate termination of employment from the Salvatore School and should the need arise, swift legal action.)

NAME: NOLAN GRIFFITH

SUPERNATURAL SPECIES: WITCH (?)

I. BACKGROUND AND BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATIONS

An orphan that has suffered abandonment and marginalization at the hands of everyone from his coven, ward and even his peers, it's no surprise that Nolan has actively avoided forming close relationships.

In addition to his abandonment issues, Nolan also exhibits difficulty controlling his magic. Whilst not as detrimental as others (see: Lizzie Saltzman file), this could prove quite dangerous, especially when coupled with Nolan's raw power and emotional dysregulation.

II. CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS

• ABANDONMENT ISSUES - Deceased biological mother. Biological father's identity unknown. Abandoned by adoptive ward. Marginalized by the school witch faction. Personal relationships are few and far between.

• IDENTITY DISORDER - Nolan is convinced that he's not a witch. And while this is possible, vis-a-vis his unknown paternal heritage, there is still little evidence to support this.

• CYNOPHOBIA - Nolan has exhibited an extreme aversion towards the werewolf students.

• UNSTABLE POWERS - Despite his trouble using magic, Nolan possesses an alarming amount of magic power. This power is also heightened by his fits and mood swings.

• EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION - Nolan appears to experience emotions much more strongly than his peers. Happiness becomes euphoria, anger becomes unbridled rage and sadness becomes despair.

III. LONG-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS

If Nolan is to have any hope of a breakthrough, he must confront his root abandonment issues. It is also advised that new methods be used to treat his outbursts. The presence of Josie Saltzman seems to have a positive effect but whether this is due to their close bond or a possible romantic attachment is unknown.

NOTE: Consider involving Josie in during Nolan's weekly sessions.

On the positive side, Nolan has become (somewhat) more active within the school community; assisting with minor faculty duties, the school's community events and engaging with/tutoring the junior witch students. This behaviour is a testament to the fact that Nolan is a kind person beneath his rough exterior and given the proper nurturing and guidance, he may become a stellar example of what this school hopes to achieve with all supernatural peoples.