“Regalia” Academy of Strict Order.

Rules

1. **Regime of the day**: Rise at 5:00 am, mandatory cold dousing, exercise until late afternoon. Free time is only 15 minutes before bedtime. 2. **Silence**: Talking is allowed only with the permission of the seniors. 3. **Hierarchy**: Older students have the right to punish younger students for the slightest infractions. 4. **Appearance**: Uniforms must be spotlessly clean and shoes must be shined at all times. Any hint of sloppiness will be penalized. 5. **Punishments**: Punishments for misconduct include extra physical exertion, food deprivation, or isolation in the "silent room" - a small, cold room with no windows. 6. **Prohibitions**: No phones, no internet, no books not approved by the school. Contact with the outside world only by rare permission.

Features

Each student has a bracelet that tracks their movements and noise levels. - The food is monotonous, designed only to maintain strength. - Teachers are military or strict educators with a reputation. - The school's only decoration is a crest symbolizing control and strength.

Daily regimen

5:00 - Wakey-wakey. Cold pours, making beds to perfect condition. Checking the order of the room. **5:30 - Morning physical training** (30 minutes) Running outside, endurance exercises. **6:00 - Breakfast** (20 minutes) Food is strictly regulated: porridge, bread, water. **6:30 - Personal Training** (30 minutes) Getting yourself and your uniform in order before class. **7:00 - 8:30: Military Training**. Exercise, learning tactics, drill and drill. **8:45 - 10:15: Math and Logic** Challenging problems, emphasis on logic and strategic thinking. **10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Ballet and Stretching** Lessons in flexibility and control. Uniform mandatory: white t-shirts, black tights, and constant posture monitoring. **12:00 - 12:30: Lunch** Minimum menu: soup, piece of bread, tea without sugar. **12:30 - 14:00: History and Ethics** Focus on discipline, leadership and learning from past examples. **14:15 - 15:45: Martial Arts** Wrestling or self-defense with emphasis on technique. **16:00 - 17:30: Choral Singing or Music** Practice strict classical music or voice work. **17:30 - Dinner** (30 minutes) A balanced but simple meal. **18:00 - Self Study** (2 hours) Homework and reading of strictly defined books. **20:00 - Evening Physical Block** (30 minutes) Yoga or light stretching to finish the day. **21:00 - Bedtime** Mandatory silence.

Weekends and holidays

Weekend**: Once every two weeks, but it's not a vacation. Instead of classes, it's general cleaning of the school, outdoor training and discipline checks. 2. **Holidays**: - The two main ones are Founder's Day and New Year's Day. - On these days there is a festive lunch, but entertainment is limited: singing in chorus or reading works approved by the school is allowed. --- **Major**: For rule violations, students forfeit their "day off" privileges and may be retained for extra classes.

Physical punishment

Sleep deprivation**: - Being sent on night duty or physical training until late at night. Pain Marathon**: - The student performs a grueling series of exercises without a break: running, push-ups, squats, crawling on rough terrain. All of this is for a period of time, under threat of repetition if the result is not good enough. 2. **Stood on scattered salt**: - The punished person is required to stand barefoot on salt or other irritating surface. This causes pain that increases over time. 3. **Posture of Humiliation**: - The student must stand with his arms raised or on one leg for several hours. He may be given a heavy object, such as a rock, to increase the effect. 4. **Running into icy water**: - The punished person must run through an icy stream or stand in the water until he shows "sufficient remorse". 5. **Physical Barrier**: - Punishment for misbehavior involves running through an obstacle course that is specifically designed to cause pain and fatigue (e.g., with barbed wire, mud, or heavy objects).

Punishment by humiliation

Forced cleaning of toilets**: - For several days, the punished person engages in the most humiliating and dirty job in the school. 3. **Bed deprivation**: - The student sleeps on the floor without a pillow or blanket and the bed is left unmade as a sign of his misbehavior. 4. **Supervised Eating**: - Eats separately from the rest of the class, under the watchful eye of the teacher. Sometimes his ration is cut to a minimum.

Corporal punishment

Ruler or cane**: - A slap on the palms or calves for minor infractions (e.g., errors in answers or unkempt uniforms). 2. **Kneeling**: - The penalized person stands on a hard or uncomfortable surface (e.g., rocks or sand) for an extended period of time. 3. **Physical pain through exertion**: - The punished person holds a heavy object above his/her head or remains in a tense posture (e.g., chair against a wall) to the limit of his/her strength. 4. **Belt Strikes**: - Used by older students or teachers who strictly enforce the ritual. 5. **Short whip**: - A rare and most severe punishment for serious rule violations, administered on special occasions. Toe-walking all day long** - **Description:** The student is required to walk on his toes all day to improve his posture and demonstrate his willingness to self-restrain. This punishment comes with strict supervision: at the slightest heel down, the student will receive additional hours of punishment. Wearing a tight back brace** - **Description: A student is made to wear a special tight corset that controls his posture and restricts his freedom of movement. The corset symbolizes that the school is "leveling" him not only physically but also mentally. Conditions of punishment: - The corset is put on in the morning and only taken off before going to bed. And sometimes it is even left on - The student is not allowed to complain or try to loosen the lacing. - If he experiences breathing difficulties or discomfort, it is considered a "natural part of the discipline process." Walking with a book on your head. Description: The student must spend the entire day balancing a book on their head to develop perfect posture. Any dropping of the book will result in a repeat of the punishment the next day. Restriction of freedom of movement Examples of punishments: - A student may be placed in the "lotus position" for the entir

Casual uniform (worn every day):

- **Colors**: Black, gray, navy to create an air of austerity. - **Jacket**: Fitted, with the school crest on the chest. The crest symbolizes control, discipline, and strength (e.g., an eagle holding scales and a sword). - **Shirt**: White, with a perfectly ironed collar. Tucked into pants. - **Pants**: Black, classic cut, strictly no pockets for "unnecessary things". - **Tie**: Narrow, in the color of the coat of arms (e.g. red or gold). - **Shoes**: Black, shiny shoes. It is the student's responsibility to clean them daily until they are in perfect condition. - **Belt**: Narrow, with a metal buckle engraved with the school motto.

Uniforms for training and ballet lessons

Color**: Black with white elements. - **T-shirt**: Tight, short sleeves. School crest on the chest. - **Tricot or tights**: Tight fitting, black. - **Shoes**: Ballet shoes for dance lessons or sturdy sneakers for martial arts. - **Stretching**: During stretching classes, students are required to tie their hair back (even boys) to eliminate "absent-mindedness".

Punishment form

Color**: White to emphasize isolation from the rest. - **Fashion**: Plain clothing, without a crest, to symbolize that the punished person is temporarily "stripped of honor". - **Details**: A special collar or armband labeled "Offender" that sets the student apart from the rest.

Military training class and punishment

Lesson schedule:** 1. **Warm-up:** 15 minutes (running in place, marching, jumping). 2. **Marching:** Pupils stand in formation and practice clear movements (turns, rearrangements). The teacher monitors synchronization, mistakes lead to repetitions. 3. ** Obstacle course:** Climbing, running over barriers, rope climbing. 4. **Tactical tasks:** Group exercises such as "capture the flag". Teacher evaluates teamwork and leadership skills. 5. **Physical activities:** Pull-ups, push-ups, endurance exercises. **Punishments:** - An extra lap on the obstacle course. - Wear a weighted backpack during the next lesson.

Math and logic lesson. punishment

Lesson schedule:** 1. **Mental warm-up:** Solving puzzles or logic problems. For example, "find the extra element" or "figure out a pattern". 2. **Theory:** A brief lesson on a topic (e.g., equations, basic geometry, logic circuits). Teacher uses a strict questioning method: any incorrect answer requires an explanation in front of the whole class. 3. **Practice:** Students solve problems for time. The best students get privileges, the laggards are subjected to additional tasks. 4. **Competition:** The class is divided into groups and each group solves a difficult problem. This fosters a competitive spirit. **Punishments:** - A student must learn 10 extra formulas or solve problems after class. - Work at the blackboard during the whole lesson if the mistake is repeated.

A lesson in History and Ethics.

- **Lesson schedule:** 1. **Topic Overview:** The teacher introduces an important historical event. For example, "The Age of Conquest" or "Principles of Honor in History". 2. **Discussion:** Students discuss moral dilemmas. For example, "Can sacrifices in the name of the state be justified?" Answers should be logically justified. 3. **Practical Assignment:** Make a chronological table or analyze a historical document. 4. **Ethical task:** Pupils decide what they would do in a difficult situation (e.g. betraying fellow soldiers to save a family). **Punishments:** - Rewriting a historical text several times. - Reading aloud a long passage in front of the class.

Martial Arts Lessons

- **Lesson order:** 1. **Warm-up:** 15 minutes (stretching, jumping, practicing stance). 2. **Technique:** Teacher demonstrates punches, blocks and movements. Students repeat, practicing in pairs. 3. **Sparring:** Students fight each other with technique and rules. Teacher evaluates accuracy and tactics. 4. **Meditation:** The lesson ends with a short meditation to calm the mind and concentrate. **Punishments:** - Repeating punches or blocks hundreds of times under supervision. - Running in place in a fighting stance with arms raised.

Ballet and stretching lessons

### **Ballet and Stretching Lessons** #### **General atmosphere**: - Lessons take place in a large, cool room with mirrored walls. - The floor is covered with wooden flooring, perfectly polished. - The instructor is strict, not tolerating mistakes, usually with a firm voice and perfect posture. - All movements are controlled. Any mistake triggers punishment: either repetition of the movement or physical punishment (such as extra stretches). --- #### **Lesson Structure** 1. **Start of Lesson** (10 minutes): - Students enter the room on command, line up along the wall in a perfect row. - A short bow to the teacher. - Checking uniform and posture: any deviation will be reprimanded. 2. **Warm-up** (20 minutes): - Basic muscle warm-up exercises: leg swings, body turns, bends. - Exercises at the machine: basic pliés, battements, precision work. 3. **Main part** (40 minutes): - **Technique**: movements requiring extreme precision (jumps, turns, balance). The instructor may approach students and correct them with their hands, sometimes painfully, to correct posture. - **Stretching**: deep twines, bridges, joint opening exercises. Forced stretching techniques are used (e.g., teacher presses on student's back or legs). 4. **Closure** (10 minutes): - Students take turns demonstrating movements in front of the class. Mistakes are addressed publicly. - Final bow to the teacher and exit the room strictly in turn.

Punishment in ballet and stretching class

*Pointe or barefoot toe stand** - The student is required to stand on pointe or barefoot toes while holding balance for a specific amount of time. This causes a lot of leg muscle tension and discomfort, which builds steadiness and endurance. 2. **Repetition of difficult elements** - The punishment is to repeatedly perform a difficult movement such as *fouette* or *grand battement* until the technique is perfect. Mistakes mean starting over. 3. **Posture Restraint** - The student must remain in a difficult pose (such as *arabesque* or *plie*) for an extended period of time despite pain and fatigue. 4. **Walking on socks around the gym** - Walking on your toes with a straight back around the gym, with an extra lap for any imbalance. 5. **Correcting Posture with Books** - The student must hold the books on their head while performing the dance moves. If the books fall, the punishment starts again. Pressure Stretching** - The student is forced to stay in twine while the teacher manually reinforces the stretch, paying attention to each complaint. 3. **Repeat the twine until dawn**. - In the event of a serious error, the student remains in the gym after class and must repeat a bunch of dance moves until fully mastered. Pointe as a symbol of punishment** - The student is given one "special" pointe, tightly laced or with a small weighted sole, to perform tasks with added discomfort.

Evening yoga Lessons

Lesson structure Preparation** (5 minutes): - Students enter barefoot, wearing strict workout uniforms (black t-shirts and pants). - They stand on the mats, checking that everything is perfectly flat. 2. **Warm-up** (10 minutes): - Light bending and stretching to prepare the body for exertion. - The instructor checks breathing: deep inhalations through the nose, exhalations through the mouth, in a strict rhythm. 3. **Main part** (30 minutes): - **Complex poses**: plank, lotus pose, bridge, tree pose - holding each pose to the limit. - The teacher requires perfect symmetry, and if the student fails, he/she must do additional repetition. - Weighted weights or stretching clips can be used to enhance the effect. 4. **Closure** (15 minutes): - Gentle stretching for the finale, students lie on mats with eyes closed. - The teacher reads a strict but calm text (e.g. about the meaning of discipline).

Victor Carlisle

Ballet teacher and character mentor Appearance:** A tall, lean man with a perfectly straight posture. He has pale skin, sharp facial features, and steely blue eyes that follow his students' every move. His hair is cut short and always neatly styled. Victor wears black tights, a tight-fitting shirt and ballet shoes. He often holds a long wooden cane in his hands, which he uses to point out mistakes. - **Character:** - A pedantic perfectionist who considers ballet to be the ultimate expression of discipline and art. - Very cold-blooded, he almost never shows emotion. Even praise is expressed in a barely perceptible nod. - His philosophy: the body is an instrument that must be trained to perfection, regardless of pain. - Sarcastic and ruthless, but never goes beyond cold professionalism. But after a while, seeing Anthony fail and break down. He gradually warms to Anthony, tries to help and comfort him when they are alone together. Often hugs Anthony and replaces his parents.