University of Viracocha
The University of Viracocha is the preeminent institution of higher learning in the Kingdom of Recfrere. Although there are multiple colleges throughout the kingdom, the University of Viracocha is the largest. It offers a multitude of fields of education and knowledge, both scholarly and practical. Most people are aware that while you can receive a diverse education in Viracocha, many prefer to find knowledge at the more specialized colleges in the other major cities that provide more intensive courses.
Structure
The University of Viracocha is led by the Grand Archivist, a position appointed by the King of Recfrere. As the university is closely controlled by the government, it receives a lot of its support from the Assemblies and monarchy. The High Archivist is a heavily political position, and must make plenty of decisions that rub others the wrong way, including the promotion of professors and the Head Archivist of the different Archives.
As opposed to other universities within Emicara, the University of Viracocha is organized into Archives instead of Colleges, with one notable exception. Named for the university's original purpose, to protect knowledge, the archives since evolved into teaching others the knowledge contained within. The subordinate institutions are the Archive of Magic, the Archive of the Past, the Archive of the Future, and the College of Learning. The Archive of Magic specializes in the teaching of magical techniques. The Archive of the Past contains the knowledge and ideas of the Nameless Empire, including those of engineering and maintenance of old infrastructure. The Archive of the Future instead focuses on agriculture, and various "practical" professions including but not limited to business and law. The College of Learning is solely dedicated towards the teaching of teachers.
Public Agenda
The University of Viracocha refrains from any public political output. Traditionally, while the Grand Archivist is usually appointed by the king for political reasons, they rarely involve themselves in the disputes of the Assemblies, declaring neutrality. They do however, frequently lobby for further funding for the University, and advocate for the expansion and development of educational programs for all of Recfrere.
Assets
The University of Viracocha is fairly wealthy as such organizations are measured within Recfrere. Most of the students that attend pay tuition from their families or are sponsored by the Assembly of Sheriffs or the military. These funds are dedicated towards the payment of the professors and teaching staff, while enabling ongoing research and aquisitions for the archives. The gold collected by the University is never hoarded, as their budget is often audited by the Assembly of Towns.
The traditional wealth of the University is a pittance compared to the treasures maintained within the Archives. Although the possession of magical items and ancient technology has been forbidden by the monarchy (and destroyed if acquired), books have not. Books that are said to be over a thousand years old can be found contained in careful preservation inside of the Archive of the Past. The spellbooks of departed wizards are held in the Archive of Magic. Even the Archive of the Future holds valuable technical schematics that offer improvements to farming and seafaring vessels.
To Teach, to Serve, to Inquire
Founding Date
268 AF
Type
Educational, University
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