Arcantheum

Government: Oligarchy

Capital: Thalavore

Overview:
Arcantheum is a land where arcane mastery defines every facet of life. The Council of Archmages, a ruling body of seven of the most powerful wizards, governs the nation. They enforce a strict hierarchy, where one’s magical power determines their social status, privileges, and even legal protections. Non-magical citizens occupy the lowest tier, often serving as laborers or merchants. Those who live in Arcantheum often follow The Arcane Reverie (found in the religions folder)

Culture:

• Magic as Status: Schools of magic (e.g., Evocation, Divination) form the foundation of Arcantheum's caste system. Archmages and high-ranking wizards wear robes and insignias denoting their magical school and rank.
• Arcane Duels: Disputes are often settled through sanctioned magical duels. These are not only a means of justice but a form of public entertainment.
• Education: Arcantheum is home to prestigious arcane academies like the Voryn Collegium, where aspiring mages from across the world train. However, access to advanced education is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinary talent.

Geography:
The land is a network of floating cities anchored by massive leyline obelisks. The terrain below is lush and dangerous, populated by magical beasts and untamed wild magic zones.

Notable Locations:

1. Thalavore: The floating capital, with towers reaching into the clouds. It houses the Council's chambers, the Grand Arcanum library, and the Vault of Forbidden Spells.
2. The Wild Flats: A chaotic zone where magic runs rampant. Experimental spells and failed arcane constructs often end up here, creating a dangerous wilderness.
3. Obsidian Mines: A sprawling cavern system rich in magical ores essential for crafting arcane items and powering the nation's infrastructure.

Notable events: 

• The Founding of the High Council of Arcanists: Before its unification, Arcantheum was a fractured land of rival mage-lords, each ruling their own fiefdoms. 
• The Cataclysm of Arcanis (The Great Magical Collapse): A catastrophic magical experiment gone wrong devastated the capital city of Thalavore, leaving scars on both the land and the nation’s psyche.
• The Great Arcane Purge: A dark period when Arcantheum faced an invasion by aberrations unleashed through an experimental planar rift.