Bradwin College for Wandering Bards
A secondary school for bards of all types, with a special (but not exclusive) focus on music.
This university became a target of a successful heist pulled by the crew. After infiltrating the building and throwing a large party as a distraction to allow the sneakier members of the group could loot the dorms, the crew decided not to leave without wreaking a little more havoc. Swiftly planning an extravagant (but rushed) play, they took to the stage and took lives at the grand finale before leaving the school in utter havoc.
This university became a target of a successful heist pulled by the crew. After infiltrating the building and throwing a large party as a distraction to allow the sneakier members of the group could loot the dorms, the crew decided not to leave without wreaking a little more havoc. Swiftly planning an extravagant (but rushed) play, they took to the stage and took lives at the grand finale before leaving the school in utter havoc.
Purpose / Function
Bradwin's College acts as a repository of knowledge on many creative, bardic pursuits, such as acting, writing, or playing an instrument. In particular, the school's focus is on preparing students for a career in performance and equipping them with the knowledge and tools to be successful in such an area. Bradwin's school takes pride in the accomplishments of its alumni and boasts many local celebrities among its impressive list of graduates.
History
The school was founded in GTS 205 by Lukao Yrei, who named it Bradwin Bardic University after an old mentor who had taught him violin when he was young and inspired the man's love of music. He had always told the young Lukao that there was no greater joy in the world than passion, except for sharing that passion with others. After he had passed away, Bradwin left his fortune to Lukao, having no children of his own.
Lukao used the funds to open the university with the goal of continuing the legacy of inspiration and generosity that Bradwin had begun. He hired retired bards who were too frail or incapable of performing or traveling anymore, but who were rife with wisdom and ready to hone the talents of aspiring actors, musicians, and writers everywhere. For the first many years of its opening, admission was almost free, as Lukao paid everything he could with the funds he had inherited. He had hoped that in time, the kindness of the people and the school's acclaim would receive enough donations to keep it affordable forever.
Unfortunately, this was not the case. Eventually, the inheritance ran out completely and Lukao had to sell the school to secure enough funds to live out what was left of his life comfortably. Luckily, the new owner, Kelossi Eintoug, had strong business acumen and a healthy desire to see the college succeed.
While it did not remain so affordable, the school did prosper under Kelossi's leadership, and in GTS 285 he designed several new rigorous, fast-paced, short-term courses and renamed the school to Bradwin College for Wandering Bards- both as a unique way to acknowledge and honor the transient nature of performers and as a way to catch the attention- and business- of bards who otherwise may have passed the school by in their travels by offering education at a short-term commitment.
In GTS 496, ownership was transferred to Kelossi's daughter, Leliawa Hasmir-Eintoug, and has remained under the family's ownership since.
Lukao used the funds to open the university with the goal of continuing the legacy of inspiration and generosity that Bradwin had begun. He hired retired bards who were too frail or incapable of performing or traveling anymore, but who were rife with wisdom and ready to hone the talents of aspiring actors, musicians, and writers everywhere. For the first many years of its opening, admission was almost free, as Lukao paid everything he could with the funds he had inherited. He had hoped that in time, the kindness of the people and the school's acclaim would receive enough donations to keep it affordable forever.
Unfortunately, this was not the case. Eventually, the inheritance ran out completely and Lukao had to sell the school to secure enough funds to live out what was left of his life comfortably. Luckily, the new owner, Kelossi Eintoug, had strong business acumen and a healthy desire to see the college succeed.
While it did not remain so affordable, the school did prosper under Kelossi's leadership, and in GTS 285 he designed several new rigorous, fast-paced, short-term courses and renamed the school to Bradwin College for Wandering Bards- both as a unique way to acknowledge and honor the transient nature of performers and as a way to catch the attention- and business- of bards who otherwise may have passed the school by in their travels by offering education at a short-term commitment.
In GTS 496, ownership was transferred to Kelossi's daughter, Leliawa Hasmir-Eintoug, and has remained under the family's ownership since.
Founding Date
GTS 205
Alternative Names
Bradwin's College, Bradwin's School, Bradwin College
Parent Location
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