Saugarth's Academy Of The Arcane
Saugarth's Academy of the Arcane, also known simply as Saugarth's, is a well-respected university of magic. It's located in Kruthia, within Khatence City. Their mascot is a winged unicorn rearing up to strike, its wings flared out. The school colors are black, silver, and a vivid turquoise.
Often, if a student is uncertain about what pathway they want to take, they will be permitted to take classes from multiple different paths.
The following is only a small sampling from the courses offered at Saugarth's.
Courses
There are 35 teachers in all at Saugarth's, teaching a wide variety of subjects. Most teachers each teach 4 subjects.Often, if a student is uncertain about what pathway they want to take, they will be permitted to take classes from multiple different paths.
The following is only a small sampling from the courses offered at Saugarth's.
Required for Graduation
- Endurance Training - This course teaches the importance of physical fitness and wellbeing.
- Experimental Mathematics - This course discusses mathematical theories and the proper process of mathematical proofs.
- Literary Studies - This course goes over great literary pieces of the past, both nonfiction and fiction.
- Realistic Logic - This course teaches the basics of logical thought.
Advanced Curriculum Courses
These are advanced versions of the normal courses. In order to take them, you must either take the normal course first or take a test showing that you can understand the material.- Advanced Alteration
- Advanced Apparitions
- Advanced Botanical Arts
- Advanced Civil Politics
- Advanced Combat Riding
- Advanced Constructive Magic
- Advanced Experimental Alteration
- Advanced Grand Strategy
- Advanced Holy Chronology
- Advanced Magic History
- Advanced Necromantic Science
- Advanced Potions
- Advanced Rituals and Rites
- Advanced Stealth and Camouflage
- Advanced Stealth and Survival
- Advanced Telepathy
Defensive Magic Studies Path
The Defensive Magic Studies Path is intended for those who intend to either join the Actreine Army or to become an imperial guard.- Disaster Management - A course dedicated to the proper procedures to follow during environmental or societal disasters
- Self Defense, Hand to Hand - Details the tactics and techniques of hand-to-hand combat and how to defend oneself in such situations
- Self Defense, Magic - Details the tactics and techniques of magic-centric combat. Typically recommended to be taken after the Hand to Hand course.
- Self Defense, Monsters - Details many of the more threatening types of creatures and how to defend oneself from them
- Self Defense, Weaponry - Details the proper use of common weaponry and how to stay safe in armed combat
- Stealth and Camouflage - This course details how to keep undetected, whether from monsters or from opponents
General Magic Studies Path
The General Magic Studies Path is intended for students who aren't yet certain about what their desired pathway is.- Apparitions - This course is all about Shades. The different types, their behaviors, and everything else that is known about them.
- Common Summoning - This course details how to properly summon bonded creatures
- Constructive Magic - This course is about all types of beneficial uses for magic, from healing the sick to repairing broken objects
- Counter Spellcasting - This course discusses methods for countering spells
- Experimental Alteration - This course first teaches the theory of alteration magic, and then gives students a closely-monitored environment to experiment with the spells themselves
- Illusionary Arts - This course discusses the techniques for using magic to create illusions
- Magic History - This course focuses on the history of magic in Actrein, beginning with the discovery of Kievskite
- Telepathy - This course covers how to use magic for non-verbal and non-written communication, and the limitations of such magic
- Teleportation - This course covers how to use magic to teleport, and the limitations of such magic
Governing Studies Path
The Governing Studies Path is intended for students who wish to go into Actreine government and politics.- Civil Politics - This course centers on study of everyday politics
- Logical Management - This course focuses on teaching students how to be efficient managers
- Practical Politics - An introductory course to Actreine politics
Healing Studies Path
The Healing Studies Path is intended for students who wish to become healers and medics.- First Aid - This course covers both emergency first aid and simple injuries
- Nutrition - This course covers nutritional guidelines for Actreines
- Potions - This course covers the techniques of creating potions
Language Courses
These courses are primarily for those who intend to become merchants.- Ayuni 1 & 2
- Bikan 1 & 2
- Cordili 1 & 2
- Erathi 1 & 2
- Famuri 1 & 2
- Kreshnei 1-4 - Due to Kreshniva being a largely trade-driven region, Kreshnei is more common to teach to merchants than other languages
- Tegloian 1 & 2
Military Training Path
The Military Training Path is intended for those meaning to go into the Actreine Army.- Grand Strategy - This course covers how to be strategic about battles, and goes into more depth than other lower-level classes
- Military Tactics - An introductory course on the tactics of war and combat
- Combat Riding - This course teaches students how to effectively engage in combat while on a mount
Monster Hunting Path
The Monster Hunting Path is a very short pathway, mainly intended for those who wish to become Bounty Hunters or Shade Hunters.- Monster Hunting - This course teaches students how to hunt the monsters they spent their first year learning about.
- Monster Recognition - This course teaches students how to recognize the different types of monsters, as well as their attack patterns and behaviors.
Natural Studies Path
The Natural Studies Path is intended for students who wish to work with animals or plants.- Animal Care - This course covers the proper ways to care for animals
- Botanical Arts - This course covers the different types of plants, their characteristics, and how they can be used
- Mount Care - This course discusses how to care for multiple different types of mounts
Necromantic Studies Path
The Necromantic Studies Path is a very small course based around teaching students the proper methods of necromancy without the risk of hurting themselves or others.- Low-Energy Necromancy - This course introduces students to methods of casting necromancy without costing as much magical energy.
- Necromantic Science - This course goes over the risks of necromancy, as well as the effects it has on the ones afflicted by the spells.
- Philosophy of Necromantic Arts - This course goes over the philosophical side of necromancy. It's often offered as a first-year class, to make sure that the students pursuing this pathway are doing so for the right reasons.
Remedial Courses
These courses are intended for those who are behind in their learning, or are otherwise unprepared for a main class.- Remedial Divination - Recommended for students who struggle with Divinatory Sciences
- Remedial Illusionary Science - Recommended for students who struggle with Illusionary Arts
- Remedial Pharmacology - Recommended for students who struggle with Botanical Arts
- Remedial Theology - Recommended for students who struggle with any of the Theological Studies courses
Societal Studies Path
The Societal Studies Path is not necessarily intended for a specific job, but rather intended for students who wish to attain a stronger understanding of how themselves and others think.- Essential Philosophy - This course covers multiple different philosophies, their characteristics, and their pros and cons
- Ethical Litigation - This course discusses the right and wrong reasons to pursue legal action
- Psychological Studies - This course details all current information about the way Actreines' minds work
Theological Studies Path
The Theological Studies Path is intended for those who want to go into a line of work centred around the Vel Tuturi Church.- Analytical Clairvoyance - This course discusses how to analyze any visions given by the Vel Ghiti
- Eschatology - This course discusses what happens to an Actreine's spirit after death, as well as what factors in life affect what happens to their spirit
- Holy Chronology - This course goes over the history of the Vel Tuturi Church, going as far back as the later days of the Tridomatric Era.
- Holy Law - This course goes over the laws that the Vel Tuturi uphold, from the smallest of laws to the mass execution of heretics.
- Rituals and Rites - This course goes over the ceremonies and rites that the Vel Tuturi use, from everyday rituals to grand ceremonies.
Purpose / Function
Saugarth's is a prestigious magical university dedicated to two main purposes: education, and helping Actreines decide what careers they wish to enter into.
Alterations
It's clear that this university is quite old. It appears that it used to be built entirely out of wood, but now it's more stone than it is wood.
This is likely due to a great fire, forcing the university to be rebuilt out of stone.
This is likely due to a great fire, forcing the university to be rebuilt out of stone.
Architecture
The university's buildings are primarily built out of stone, with elaborate and intricate stonework on the main building.
Alternative Names
Saugarth's
Type
University / Educational complex
Parent Location
Owning Organization
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