Principles of Thanatology Classroom
"The Art of Mortuary Science and Thanatology"
Principles of Thanatology Classroom
"The Art of Mortuary Science and Thanatology"
Professor Morwen Bloodwing is the oldest and longest staying member of the E.I. Due to his prolonged stay he's been given the title as a teacher, although with the nature of the back of the school his classes are not monitored. He does have access to classrooms, like other hired staff, and a key to the graveyard.
Age: 52
Species: Vampire Bat Exper
Height: 6'9
Personality traits: Understanding and wise, offers guidance.
Hobbies: Reading textbooks and learning about psychology/similar subjects.
Affiliations: Encouraged Nikki to start the T.S.C. (Thanatology Study Club). They always attended his class and held meetings in his classroom.
Occupation: Used to be a real Mortician in his 20's before being caught and sent to E.I.
With 2 preferred appearances, they usually either introduce themselves as "Cross Wren" or "Max", depending on how they want to be seen. They can alter their appearance and even mimic the looks of other people; they mostly aim to mimic members of the T.S.C. (Thanatology Study Club) since they're close to their father.
They're Professor Bloodwings adopted kid, the forms they shape-shift into usually resemble their father in some way, though they can only alter their appearance, so they're unable to mimic things like wings, tails, etc. Since Nikki is close to their dad, their main appearances are very much based on Nik's favorite individual (Andre)
Pronouns/Age: She/He/They - 15
Species: Shape-shifting Exper
Nickname: Morwing Jr
Likes: Their father's attention, attention in general, and Nikki (Dislikes boredom and Slith)
Height: 5'2
Marks: No matter what form they take, they always have a black birthmark on their back shaped like an upside-down heart
Personality Type: Mostly naive, but they study other people's personalities and can use them when needed.
Affiliation: Hangs out with the T.S.C when bored
This list of things about their father was discovered in the back of it:
~He hates hypocrites. ~Wishes to go back in time desperately, even though he knows it's impossible.
~Never gets bored of psychology. ~Loves his gray hair.
~Would listen to someone venting without hesitation, trying to find solutions ~Writes his own books.
~Despite his old age, he still can't get over his traumas. ~Has his own little library.
~Visits the graveyard often. ~He's a very fashionable gentleman.
~Hates the people in charge with a burning passion. ~Can cook very well.
~Usually pulls all-nighters. ~Loves his job as a teacher, it helps him cope.
~He can be too literal sometimes ~Stays away from interacting with people from the other side.
~Introverted. ~Stuck in the past, has old-fashioned mannerisms.
~Doesn't mind people calling him old. ~A very laid-back person unless someone pulls his strings.
~He can be very scary when he gets angry, but never hurts the ones he cherishes. ~Not a big fan of physical contact.
~His lecture can be very boring and entertaining depending on his mood.
FILE: DEPARTMENTAL DESIGNATION — THANATOLOGY STUDIES
Access Tier: Level 4 (Authorized Instructional & Observational Personnel)
Division Head: Professor Morwen Bloodwing
Associated Group: Thanatology Study Club (T.S.C.)
Classification: High-Ranking Academic Entity – Back Wing
Overview:
Thanatology refers to the structured study of death, dying, and the continuity of identity beyond biological cessation. Within the confines of the Experimental Institution, the field has evolved beyond theoretical science into an applied discipline of both mortuary practice and existential philosophy.
Introduced and maintained by Professor Morwen Bloodwing, Thanatology remains the most stable and long-standing academic program in the Back Wing. Due to its record of consistent discipline, cooperation, and valuable research output, it has been designated as a High-Privilege Division, granting its participants access to restricted materials, unmonitored research sessions, and authorized use of the adjoining Graveyard Sector for practical coursework.
Institutional Function:
Thanatology serves three primary institutional purposes:
Behavioral Regulation: Students who engage in mortuary studies demonstrate lower aggression and higher social cohesion.
Biological Observation: Controlled exposure to death stimuli provides measurable insight into Exper regeneration and emotional response patterns.
Containment Integration: The division assists in processing deceased Expers and maintaining the physical and psychological balance of the Back Wing.
Sociocultural Standing:
Within the Exper hierarchy, Thanatology is seen as a mark of prestige and intellect. Members of the Thanatology Study Club (T.S.C.) occupy the highest rung of the Back Wing’s social order—viewed with a mix of reverence, fear, and suspicion by lesser groups. Their access to the graveyard, academic privileges, and relative protection under Professor Bloodwing’s supervision render them untouchable by most internal disputes.
Rumors persist that graduates of the Thanatology program are occasionally transferred to Front Wing research divisions, though no verified documentation confirms this.
Instructor Notes:
“Thanatology isn’t morbid or gloomy. It’s human. We study what others fear so they don’t have to.”
— Prof. Morwen Bloodwing, Lecture 1: On the Mercy of Understanding
"Thanatology — the study of life’s quiet conclusion. Enrollment by invitation only."