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;Forbidden Fields
;Forbidden Fields
* Animation, creation or summoning of the Undead
* Animation, creation, or summoning of the undead
* Any magics that eradicate or imprison the soul of a sentient being
* Any magics that eradicate or imprison the soul of a sentient being
* Any research involving the Far Realms or Alienist research
* Any research involving the Far Realms or alienist research
* Treating with demons, devils, and other denizens of the lower planes.
* Treating with demons, devils, and other denizens of the lower planes


== People ==
== People ==

Revision as of 02:30, 1 January 2025

Greyhawk Organization
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.

Organization

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 the undead
  • Any magics that eradicate or imprison the soul of a sentient being
  • Any research involving the Far Realms or alienist research
  • Treating with demons, devils, and other denizens of the lower planes

People

Notable individuals

  • Director Bronys D’avros - (Male, Human, Wiz 7/Lor 6) Master Curator of the College[2]
  • Arnivete Guirard-(Female, Human) A diviner and Academician of the College and a member of the Directorate of Maure Lands and Culture[3]
  • Arnirdon Marelvier-(Male, Human) A sage of some notable skill and alumnus of the College[3]
  • Academian Tarkis Rever-(Male, Human) He specializes in History, Geography, and Ancient Magic of the Duchy.[4]
  • Lord Director Clairmont Samaris-(Male, Human, Ari 1/Wiz 13) Head of the college[5]
  • Lord Rycroft Saevil-(Male, Human, Wiz 14) Director of Elemental Studies at the College of Sages and Sorcery.[6]
  • Director Julmar U’Morael-(Female, Human, Wiz 15) Academian and Director of Planar Research[7][8]
  • Lord Rovisand U'Moreal-(Male, Human) Head of Imperial Studies[9]

Students

  • Tana - (Female, Human, Evoker) Fellow, she specializes in spell theory and evocation magic, especially force effects.[10]
  • Soran-(Male, Grey elf) Academian[11]
  • Garmeal Grek-(Male, Human) Student[12]
  • Lord Jovel U'Morael-(Male, Human, Wizard 7/Loremaster 6) Academian who sometimes goes by Mr. J. He is also a transmuter.[13]

Past members

  • Delita Hyral - (Male, 1/2 Elf) He was expelled for cheating on the test to become a Fellow[14]
  • Sellena Hyral - (Female, 1/2) She quit in protest of her brother's, Delita Hyral) expulsion.[14]
  • Director Stymin Ofeolar-(Male, Human) Removed from office for consorting with fiends in 598 CY[15]
  • Elwar Shankopt-(Male, Grey elf) One of the first elves to attend the college after it was first built[16]
  • Holryn Verana-(Male, Human) Also know as Holryn the Mystic, he was expelled from the college for researching prohibited magic.[17]

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.[18]
  • 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.[18]
  • 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.[18]
  • 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).[18]
  • 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.[18]
  • Saevil Estate – The home of the Director of Elemental Studies, Lord Rycroft Saevil.[18]
  • Warnes Hall (Arcane Laboratories) - The newest building on campus, built after the destruction of Faisore Hall in a tragic explosion in 589 CY.[18]

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Living Greyhawk Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Listing of Duchy Houses". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2007), p.12
  2. ↑ Under a Stern Gaze (2006)(RPGA), p.9
  3. ↑ a b The Contenders (2005)(RPGA), p.3
  4. ↑ Tomb of Czutaz (2003)(RPGA), p.1
  5. ↑ Ye of Little Faith (2004)(RPGA) p.8
  6. ↑ Ye of Little Faith (2004)(RPGA) p.7, 15
  7. ↑ Purloined Letters (2003)(RPGA), p.5
  8. ↑ Catspaw (2004)(RPGA), p.7
  9. ↑ The Contenders (2005)(RPGA), p.41
  10. ↑ Food for Thought (2006)(RPGA), p.9, 12
  11. ↑ Standing Silent (2005)(RPGA), p.54
  12. ↑ Syrul's Slander (2004)(RPGA), p.3
  13. ↑ Everybody Loves Seoman (2008)(RPGA), p.4
  14. ↑ a b A Storm on the Horizon (2008)(RPGA), p.3
  15. ↑ Veiled in Iron (2008)(RPGA), p.9
  16. ↑ Overdue Books (2003)(RPGA), p.18
  17. ↑ Signs and Portents (2007)(RPGA), p.2
  18. ↑ a b c d e f g Ye of Little Faith (2004)(RPGA) p.5

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

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