The Opal Academy
The Opal Academy is the foremost school of the arcane arts in the whole world, or so it advertises itself anyways. It is run by Merlonn Grimm, an elf who is rumoured to have had an encounter with Galdur, The Architect Arcane in his youth, which set him on this path to spread the wonders of the arcane arts to the rest of the world. It not only serves as a school, but also as a place of research, where the King of the Opulan Republic stores any magical artifacts that are yet to be fully understood. They are kept here both for research and to keep them out of the hands of the public.
Campus layout
the campus lies on the northern side of the Opulan capital. Part of the Aelsyr Wood is contained within its walls and is used as the loctaion of the Druid school and its houses. Most architecture on campus is quite bland, without many decorations. The school puts function over aesthetics. The large gate which is meant as the campus' main entrance is located to the east of the grounds and leads towards the campus' centre where a large, paved area with a fountain at its centre sprouts many different paths leading towards all the other schools' grounds. The central building of the campus is where the offices of the Opal Assembly are located and where most official business regarding the school's administration is done. It also houses the residence of Headmaster Merlonn Grimm at the very top. The single building on the south side which serves as the school of Arcanotech is made partially from metal, with large steam stacks coming from the top, it is kept as far as possible from the Aelsyr Wood as to not pollute it.Purpose / Function
To teach the wonders of the arcane arts to the people of Opula and the entirety of Asharith and to protect the people from its dangers. To hone the powers of those finding it difficult to control them and to prevent or stop any disasters of arcane origin.
Defenses
The school is surrounded by arcane wards, constructed around the school in 651PS by the orders of former dean Merlonn Grimm, who used them to protect the school from his own attack on Konaïs during the Day of Scales and Shaow. The wards now serve as a shield and have been applied not only to the school but to the entire city.
History
Founded as the "Grimm School of the Arcane Arts," its popularity quickly skyrocketed when more and more people flooded to the newly established city of Konaïs after the War of Great Ruin. People were finally able to feel safe using magic again, and the school was built with the purpose of spreading this knowledge as far as possible. Originally, the Academy only consisted of a single department, ran by Merlonn Grimm alone. After he found out how hard it was to wrangle all different kinds of arcane users on his own, he began hiring new people and creating new divisions for the school. First came the sorcerers and druids, then the bards and spellswords, then the artificers. Since Merlonn's death in 651PS, efforts have been made to include divine schools as well, thus the Adamant Academy was established as a sister location to the Opal Academy.
Founding Date
13th of Glòth, 12pS
Alternative Names
The Academy
Type
College / Academy
Parent Location
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