Chancellor
The Chancellor of The Harrowfield Institute serves as the chief executive and spiritual guide of the institution, embodying its dual mandate of academic advancement and arcane stewardship. The Chancellor oversees both the public-facing university and its hidden agenda, balancing the Institute’s commitment to civic duty with its pursuit of dangerous, forbidden knowledge.
Traditionally, the position is held by a member or close ally of the Harrowfield family, whose legacy and influence are deeply entwined with the Institute’s founding in 27 AB. The Harrowfields have long viewed the Institute as an extension of their family’s purpose, believing their name carries a responsibility to safeguard Awarth from spectral threats and unlock the mysteries of The Churn.
The Chancellor’s role is one of constant negotiation—managing relationships with the Council of Anchors, industry leaders, and other factions while maintaining strict control over the Institute’s more dangerous experiments. They hold veto power over research projects, decide which artifacts are preserved or destroyed, and guide the Institute’s moral compass, though many question whether the Chancellor’s judgment is driven more by ambition than ethics.
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