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Students seeking admission to the College of Sages and Sorcery must be able to cast arcane spells. A new student is admitted to the College with the status of Probationer and must advance to the status of Sophist within one calendar year of joining. Those who fail to advance are considered unsuited for further study at the College. | Students seeking admission to the College of Sages and Sorcery must be able to cast arcane spells. A new student is admitted to the College with the status of Probationer and must advance to the status of Sophist within one calendar year of joining. Those who fail to advance are considered unsuited for further study at the College. | ||
== | == Structure == | ||
=== Student rankings === | === Student rankings === | ||
; Probationer | ; Probationer | ||
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* Treating with [[demon]]s, [[devil]]s, and other denizens of the [[lower planes]]. | * Treating with [[demon]]s, [[devil]]s, and other denizens of the [[lower planes]]. | ||
== | == Members == | ||
=== Notable individuals === | === Notable individuals === | ||
* Director '''Bronys D’avros''' | * Director '''Bronys D’avros''' (male human Wiz7/Loremaster6)—Master Curator of the College<ref>''Under a Stern Gaze'' (2006)([[RPGA]]), p.9</ref> | ||
* '''Arnivete Guirard''' | * '''Arnivete Guirard''' (female human)—diviner and Academician of the College and a member of the Directorate of Maure Lands and Culture<ref name=":1">''The Contenders'' (2005)([[RPGA]]), p.3</ref> | ||
* '''Arnirdon Marelvier'''- | * '''Arnirdon Marelvier'''- male human)—sage of some notable skill and alumnus of the College<ref name=":1" /> | ||
* '''Berwyn Mamavoxin''' | * '''Berwyn Mamavoxin''' (female human (Suel) Ari1/Exp6)—secretary to Lord Rycroft Saevil and older sister to Tamaraca Mamavoxin who is the receptionist at the Government Hall in [[Leukish]].<ref>''Ye of Little Faith'' (2004)([[RPGA]]) p.6</ref> | ||
* Academian '''Tarkis Rever''' | * Academian '''Tarkis Rever''' (male human)—specializes in History, Geography, and Ancient Magic of the Duchy.<ref>''Tomb of Czutaz'' (2003)([[RPGA]]), p.1</ref> | ||
* Lord Director [[Clairmont Samaris]] | * Lord Director [[Clairmont Samaris]] (male human Ari1/Wiz13)—head of the college<ref>''Ye of Little Faith'' (2004)([[RPGA]]) p.8</ref> | ||
* Lord '''Rycroft Saevil''' | * Lord '''Rycroft Saevil''' (male human Wiz14)—Director of Elemental Studies at the College of Sages and Sorcery.<ref>''Ye of Little Faith'' (2004)([[RPGA]]) p.7, 15</ref> | ||
* Lord '''Hythe Silverwing''' | * Lord '''Hythe Silverwing''' (male half-elf(Suel) Brd16)—Academian before he was promoted to Director of Bardic Arts and Music in [[594 CY]], when the former Director, Lady Nami O'Morael, was murdered.<ref name=":3">''Ye of Little Faith'' (2004)([[RPGA]]) p.13</ref> | ||
* Director '''Julmar U’Morael''' | * Director '''Julmar U’Morael''' (female human Wiz15)—Academian and Director of Planar Research<ref>''Purloined Letters'' (2003)([[RPGA]]), p.5</ref><ref>''Catspaw'' (2004)([[RPGA]]), p.7</ref> | ||
* Lord '''Rovisand U'Moreal''' | * Lord '''Rovisand U'Moreal''' (male human)—head of Imperial Studies<ref>''The Contenders'' (2005)([[RPGA]]), p.41</ref> | ||
=== Students === | === Students === | ||
* Tana (female human Evoker)—Fellow; specializes in spell theory and evocation magic, especially force effects.<ref>''Food for Thought'' (2006)([[RPGA]]), p.9, 12</ref> | |||
* | * Soran (male [[grey elf]])—Academian<ref>''Standing Silent'' (2005)([[RPGA]]), p.54</ref> | ||
* Soran | * '''Garmeal Grek''' (male human)—student<ref>''Syrul's Slander'' (2004)([[RPGA]]), p.3</ref> | ||
* '''Garmeal Grek''' | * Lord '''Jovel U'Morael''' (male human Wiz7/Loremaster 6)—Academian and transmuter;<ref>''Everybody Loves Seoman'' (2008)([[RPGA]]), p.4</ref> sometimes goes by "Mr. J." | ||
* Lord '''Jovel U'Morael''' | |||
=== Past members === | === Past members === | ||
* Delita Hyral (male half-elf)—expelled for cheating on the test to become a Fellow<ref name=":2">''A Storm on the Horizon'' (2008)([[RPGA]]), p.3</ref> | |||
* Delita | * Sellena Hyral (female half-elf)—quit in protest of her brother's (Delita Hyral) expulsion.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
* Sellena | * Director '''Nami O'Morael''' (female human)—Director of Bardic Arts and Music until [[594 CY]] when she was murdered by [[Laila Laschana]].<ref name=":3" /> | ||
* Director '''Nami O'Morael''' | * Director '''Stymin Ofeolar''' (male human)—removed from office for consorting with fiends in [[598 CY]]<ref>''Veiled in Iron'' (2008)([[RPGA]]), p.9</ref> | ||
* Director '''Stymin Ofeolar''' | * '''Elwar Shankopt''' (male grey elf)—one of the first elves to attend the college after it was first built<ref>''Overdue Books'' (2003)([[RPGA]]), p.18</ref> | ||
* '''Elwar Shankopt''' | * '''Holryn Verana''' (male human)—also known as Holryn the Mystic; expelled from the college for researching prohibited magic.<ref>''Signs and Portents'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.2</ref> | ||
* '''Holryn Verana''' | |||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
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:The College gave access to the Wayfarer's Guide prestige class (called "Apporters") to Fellows, Preceptors, Academicians, and Directors. The [[Wayfarers' Union]] was not used in the Duchy, but instead Wayfarers were members of the college, and the College of Sages and Sorcery hires out the services of its Wayfarer Guides. A handful of Apporters are stationed in each of the major cities.<ref>''Living Greyhawk Duchy of Urnst Meta-Org Book'' (2007) v1 , p.19.</ref> | :The College gave access to the Wayfarer's Guide prestige class (called "Apporters") to Fellows, Preceptors, Academicians, and Directors. The [[Wayfarers' Union]] was not used in the Duchy, but instead Wayfarers were members of the college, and the College of Sages and Sorcery hires out the services of its Wayfarer Guides. A handful of Apporters are stationed in each of the major cities.<ref>''Living Greyhawk Duchy of Urnst Meta-Org Book'' (2007) v1 , p.19.</ref> | ||
:Cities include [[Leukish|Leukish,]] [[Nellix]], [[Seltaren]] | :Cities include [[Leukish|Leukish,]] [[Nellix]], [[Seltaren]] | ||
== Creative origins == | |||
By Russ Taylor. edited by Brad Street | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:26, 11 April 2025
 | This article is about a topic found primarily or only in the RPGA's Living Greyhawk campaign (2000-2008). While it is officially sanctioned and is frequently based on officially published material, it may be considered unofficial or non-canonical to the setting. |
| College of Sages and Sorcery | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Magic School |
| Founded: | 241 CY |
| Leader: | Lord Director Clairmont Samaris |
| Headquarters: | Nellix |
The College of Sages and Sorcery is an academic institution in the Duchy of Urnst which specializes in the tutelage of arcane arts.
Description
History
In the era of the First Dukes, the days before the decline of the Great Kingdom, the grateful Duchess Beatrude Urlirel granted a permanent lease to lands on the wooded hills south of Nellix to the fellowship of wizards who had aided her in the construction of Castle Shorewatch. These wizards founded an institution dedicated to the preservation of the magic and history of the Suel of the Maure Compact. Other colleges would emulate their example in the centuries to come, but the College of Sages and Sorcery remains the preeminent institution of arcane and historical study in the Duchy of Urnst.[1]
Members
Students seeking admission to the College of Sages and Sorcery must be able to cast arcane spells. A new student is admitted to the College with the status of Probationer and must advance to the status of Sophist within one calendar year of joining. Those who fail to advance are considered unsuited for further study at the College.
Structure
Student rankings
- Probationer
- The lowest rank in the College of Sages and Sorcery. They must pass the Sophist examination within one year or leave. During this time, they are expected to master Draconic and advance in arcane and academic studies.
- Sophist
- Sophists are long-term students at the College, with up to four years to advance to Querist or leave. They are expected to master arcane spell preparation and deepen their knowledge in all areas of study.
- Querist
- Querists are advanced students, often reaching their highest rank at this stage. They may study for up to five more years before being gently informed the College has no more to teach them. Querists who leave are considered alumni and may return later if they pass the Fellow examinations.
- Fellow
- Fellows are graduate students at the College, responsible for teaching and advancing magical research while reporting to Preceptors and Academians. They may stay indefinitely but face high dues and significant time commitments.
Instructor Rankings
- Preceptor (teacher)
- Preceptors are the elite of the College, focused on advanced magical and historical studies while students and Fellows handle menial tasks. They contribute time and finances to the College but enjoy significant perks and may stay as long as they wish.
- Academian (senior instructor)
- Academian is an honorary title for outstanding Preceptors at the College. They dedicate significant time to advancing the College, enjoy notable perks, and may remain indefinitely.
- Director (administrator)
- The College of Sages and Sorcery is governed by fifteen Directors selected from the Academians. They elect one member as the Speaker, an honorary role.
Leaving the College
- Expulsion
- Members who violate the College's Rules of Conduct are expelled permanently and cannot rejoin.
- Former Students
- Probationers have one year to pass their Sophist exams, and Sophists have four years to pass their Querist exams. Failure results in expulsion, with no chance of rejoining the College.
- Alumni
- Querists or Fellows who leave the College voluntarily become Alumni, retaining access to facilities (for a fee) and the option to return for future studies.
- Emeriti
- Preceptors or Academians who leave voluntarily are granted the title of Emeritus, retaining access to facilities and the option to return for research.
Areas of Study
- Major Fields
- The College of Sages and Sorcery has members who specialize in various fields, includeing spellcraft, as well as individual fields of study like arcana, history, the plane, and local topics.
- Minor Fields
- The College of Sages and Sorcery also has members (though fewer) who are scribes or who concentrate in various smaller fields fields like alchemy, deciphering written material, architecture and engineering, dungeoneering, geography, herbalism, local topics, other regional topics, nature, nobility and royalty, religion, and using magical devices for those untrained in magic.
- Forbidden Fields
- Animation, creation, or summoning of undead
- Any magics that eradicate or imprison the soul of a sentient being
- Any research involving the Far Realm or alienist research
- Treating with demons, devils, and other denizens of the lower planes.
Members
Notable individuals
- Director Bronys D’avros (male human Wiz7/Loremaster6)—Master Curator of the College[2]
- Arnivete Guirard (female human)—diviner and Academician of the College and a member of the Directorate of Maure Lands and Culture[3]
- Arnirdon Marelvier- male human)—sage of some notable skill and alumnus of the College[3]
- Berwyn Mamavoxin (female human (Suel) Ari1/Exp6)—secretary to Lord Rycroft Saevil and older sister to Tamaraca Mamavoxin who is the receptionist at the Government Hall in Leukish.[4]
- Academian Tarkis Rever (male human)—specializes in History, Geography, and Ancient Magic of the Duchy.[5]
- Lord Director Clairmont Samaris (male human Ari1/Wiz13)—head of the college[6]
- Lord Rycroft Saevil (male human Wiz14)—Director of Elemental Studies at the College of Sages and Sorcery.[7]
- Lord Hythe Silverwing (male half-elf(Suel) Brd16)—Academian before he was promoted to Director of Bardic Arts and Music in 594 CY, when the former Director, Lady Nami O'Morael, was murdered.[8]
- Director Julmar U’Morael (female human Wiz15)—Academian and Director of Planar Research[9][10]
- Lord Rovisand U'Moreal (male human)—head of Imperial Studies[11]
Students
- Tana (female human Evoker)—Fellow; specializes in spell theory and evocation magic, especially force effects.[12]
- Soran (male grey elf)—Academian[13]
- Garmeal Grek (male human)—student[14]
- Lord Jovel U'Morael (male human Wiz7/Loremaster 6)—Academian and transmuter;[15] sometimes goes by "Mr. J."
Past members
- Delita Hyral (male half-elf)—expelled for cheating on the test to become a Fellow[16]
- Sellena Hyral (female half-elf)—quit in protest of her brother's (Delita Hyral) expulsion.[16]
- Director Nami O'Morael (female human)—Director of Bardic Arts and Music until 594 CY when she was murdered by Laila Laschana.[8]
- Director Stymin Ofeolar (male human)—removed from office for consorting with fiends in 598 CY[17]
- Elwar Shankopt (male grey elf)—one of the first elves to attend the college after it was first built[18]
- Holryn Verana (male human)—also known as Holryn the Mystic; expelled from the college for researching prohibited magic.[19]
Locations
- Dagon Faenal Auditorium (Hall of Bardic Arts and Music)—The Auditorium, one of the oldest buildings on campus, was constructed in 246 CY and last remodeled in 567 CY. It hosts lectures from visiting wizards and experts, as well as musical plays and concerts performed by bardic students. Notably, Warnes Starcoat gave a lecture here in 590 CY on the dangers of the Nyr Dyv and spellcasting in aquatic environments.[20]
- Danvirius Hall (Arcane Library)—The oldest building on campus, dating back to the College's founding in CY 241, houses the collection of arcane books and scrolls.[20]
- Imiriana Tower—The residence of House U'Morael at the College, is one of the tallest and oldest buildings on campus, having been constructed in 248 CY. While not as impressive as the Saevil Estate, it remains significant.[20]
- Justinian Hall (Hall of Natural Philosophy)—The administrative center of the College, where new students register, pay fees, and are assigned mentors. It also houses the larger non-arcane library, containing works on history, science, philosophy (including rare books on Skepticism), and religion (mainly about Wee Jas and Boccob).[20]
- Karll Hall (Probationer Dormitory) – This building was designed to accommodate the growing number of students after the Greyhawk Wars in CY 585. It houses the newest students at the College and also has guest rooms for visitors.[20]
- Saevil Estate – The home of the Director of Elemental Studies, Lord Rycroft Saevil.[20]
- Warnes Hall (Arcane Laboratories)—The newest building on campus, built after the destruction of Faisore Hall in a tragic explosion in 589 CY.[20]
Services
- Teleportation
- The College gave access to the Wayfarer's Guide prestige class (called "Apporters") to Fellows, Preceptors, Academicians, and Directors. The Wayfarers' Union was not used in the Duchy, but instead Wayfarers were members of the college, and the College of Sages and Sorcery hires out the services of its Wayfarer Guides. A handful of Apporters are stationed in each of the major cities.[21]
- Cities include Leukish, Nellix, Seltaren
Creative origins
By Russ Taylor. edited by Brad Street
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Listing of Duchy Houses". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2007), p.12
- ↑ Under a Stern Gaze (2006)(RPGA), p.9
- ↑ a b The Contenders (2005)(RPGA), p.3
- ↑ Ye of Little Faith (2004)(RPGA) p.6
- ↑ Tomb of Czutaz (2003)(RPGA), p.1
- ↑ Ye of Little Faith (2004)(RPGA) p.8
- ↑ Ye of Little Faith (2004)(RPGA) p.7, 15
- ↑ a b Ye of Little Faith (2004)(RPGA) p.13
- ↑ Purloined Letters (2003)(RPGA), p.5
- ↑ Catspaw (2004)(RPGA), p.7
- ↑ The Contenders (2005)(RPGA), p.41
- ↑ Food for Thought (2006)(RPGA), p.9, 12
- ↑ Standing Silent (2005)(RPGA), p.54
- ↑ Syrul's Slander (2004)(RPGA), p.3
- ↑ Everybody Loves Seoman (2008)(RPGA), p.4
- ↑ a b A Storm on the Horizon (2008)(RPGA), p.3
- ↑ Veiled in Iron (2008)(RPGA), p.9
- ↑ Overdue Books (2003)(RPGA), p.18
- ↑ Signs and Portents (2007)(RPGA), p.2
- ↑ a b c d e f g Ye of Little Faith (2004)(RPGA) p.5
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Duchy of Urnst Meta-Org Book (2007) v1 , p.19.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Sages and Sorcery, College of (Nellix) | Building | College or School, | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 31 |