News and Updates

Hey everyone, We will be using this thread to highlight when areas open/close, events as they are happening, etc. outside of BWU time. So here's the first announcement: Semester two begins tomorrow! First and second years should automatically be enrolled in their courses. Third years and above, don't forget to sign up for your lessons!! Also, make any purchases you need to as the holiday forums will be closing soon-ish.

It's time for Sorting!! 🎉🎉 As usual, there are two routes for bringing new characters into the school for Y40: GET THEM SORTED! Sorting is the best & quickest way to bring a character into the school. The sorting hat places them in the best house for them and they enter as a first year (11 years old). We recommend this to all new members on the board. We also encourage you to fill out the sorting form based on what your character is like (not what house you want them in :glare: ) - there...

Here comes the start of November and with a new month comes a new spotlight. i don't know which is more exciting. seeing who is selected or getting to read all about their processes. This month is no exception. I would like to extend the warmest congratulations to Jess S, her character @Professor Mallory Corrins caught our attention. while jess has many interesting and well-developed characters Professor Corrins caught our attention because not only does she have a nicely organised Bio, she...

Hello everyone! The sorting craze has officially rocked HNZ, and I hope some of you haven't gone too crazy. :r Of course...Sorting! Sorting is in full swing, so we ask that members are patient with staff members. Also, sorting is the time of year we get some new members. There is a learning curve to HNZing, and people should be helpful and patient as people integrate. Quidditch Tryouts There was a traumatizing end to Slytherin's winning streak last school year. ⚰️ But this is why tryouts...

Ending y39 What a year it’s been! Honestly, I never know where the time goes but it never stops! House Cup The winner of the house cup is Gryffindor!! From the very beginning of this semester Gryffindor has just dominated the points, ending up with earning more than double what Ravenclaw earned. A huge congratulations to everyone in gryffindor for their hard work. Congratulations to all of the other houses too, who kept that fight a close one. You can have your character celebrate their...

Morning/afternoon/night all! As HNZ continues to develop and grow, we know that you expect the site staff to keep up, and we do too. Being a GM is a lot of responsibility, and we understand the free time it can take away from members' free time to enjoy the site. This is why we always extend an opportunity for past staff to step down when they don't have the time to participate fully as a GM and return when they do have the time. For that reason, we are always on the lookout for members who...