Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-25936766-20160718162017/@comment-26397825-20160718225532

Let's start with Vale: This one is the easiest of all. It's Combat School, is called Signal, while it's Hunter Academy is called Beacon. Now, a signal is a signal, that is simple enough, but what is a Beacon? Laconically, it's a form of signal. In technical terms, it's a conspicuous device designed to attract attention to a specific location. Usually made to point out important areas or as distractions. Which really fits Vale.

So, following that, Vale's theme is signals. More specifically, signals as used in communication. Now, honestly, I got no idea for what other names one could choose for a Valesian School/Academy besides the ones used in canon. Nearly all forms of signals are "[Insert name here] Signal". The best I can think of would be Morse.

I think Flare would fit better with the meaning of Beacon than Morse. A flare is specifically designed to draw attention to a specific location, just like a Beacon, and has the 'light in the darkness' connotation as well that a signal tower (which usually have lights on them to let you know they are there) and a beacon (which is usually a bright light) have.