Magus Librarium

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To preserve the natural order.

To teach the proper and safe use of magic.

## The School of Magic

The Magus Librarium is considered an extra-national organization. Overseen by the Circle of Twelve, it has no allegiance to any one country. The Circle of Twelve is composed of High Wizards, Arch-Mages, Clerics and Runeblades that have served and gained prestige within the organization.

The Librarium is composed of a number of olcadans or colleges of the Librarium. These schools are spread around the continent of Theria and located within various nations and unclaimed domains. The lands on which an olcadan reside are considered sovereign lands, even for those schools that reside within the borders of established nations. The Prefect of an olcadan is charged with the governance and care of an olcadan. A Prefect is often considered equivalent to a noble in rights and prestige.

Olcadans are centers of learning and research. Everyday new discoveries are made within the librarium and new experiments are conducted to further knowledge. At the same time, Adjudication teams are sent out to find young kinling that have the ability to manipulate the flow of mana. Kinling that have this ability are known as awoken. For 4 years, young kindling will be trained by the librarium. This is done for free and done purely to teach the kinling how not to harm themselves or others. At the end of which they are free to seek out their own paths. Continued studies, known as Advanced Studies due require a fee, but this can be paid by performing services for the librarium.

Study at the Librarium is not required in most cases. However there are dangers for those that do not learn to control their powers. Many magical beasts of the world feed upon Quintessence. Awoken are such beings that have large quantities of Quintessence within their being. If a kinling’s quintessence is removed, the kinling dies. In addition the powers available to an awoken can manifest themselves in many different ways. Often these are destructive, both to the environment and to the creature itself.

While the Librarium recruit most kinling, it is well known that many lizardkin do not study within the organization. It is accepted that lizardkin have a better connection to the flow. What comes naturally to a lizardkin must often be taught to a furkin. However, furkin are able to use magic talismans more effectively than lizardkin. In some cases, lizardkin are outright unable to use many arcane arms and talismans.

The Librarium funds itself through various means. It receive dues from graduates who take commissions with kingdoms and noble houses. It also hires out mages, clerics and runeblades to assist adventurers and travelers on quests. It will also also sell magical items that it makes at the Arcanery. Most mystical artifacts and talismans that can be bought around Theria come from the Librarium.

### Librarium Student Ranks

 Initiate
 Apprentice
 Practitioner
 Journeyman

## **Olcadan Locations**

Within the story of ATKM, the location of every olcadan has not yet been revealed. What follows is a list of known schools.

## **Kingdom of Lioncourt**

* There are many olcadans within the different provinces of Lioncourt. Many students have graced the halls of these schools. Generally, there are two olcadan in each province of Lioncourt. The special territory of the Central Dominance is the exception.

#### Province of Aslan

* *Charan: More information to be revealed.*
* *Unknown: More information to be revealed.*

#### Province of Assyria

* *Sylpheed:* Northern Assyria. For adventurers seeking to explore areas north of the border, Slypheed serves as the nearest olcadan. Known to be located close to a few cities with a strong noble presence. The current Prefect of the olcadan is Luna-Vega Mercurius.
* *Esthar:* Located in Southern Assyria. More information to be revealed*.*

#### Province of Maahes

* *Manu:* The oldest, largest and most prestigious olcadan in all of Lioncourt. Located just a few days West of Bast. Known to have some distrust of the Sacred Order of Ravens due to their authority. This is also not helped due to Manu's specialization in the creation of talismans. This leaning aligns them to the feelings of some nobles. The olcadan already has many connections with nobles of the Maahesian court, due to its prestige. The pursuit of new knowledge is still part of the olcadan but for Lords and Lordlings it takes a back seat to their education. For regular folk, talismans created here are powerful and one of a kind. These talismans cater to the nobility more often than not and can be described as the endorsement of quality over quantity. The Crown's own Sorceress, Sierra Saulori is known to teach here.
* *Unknown:* Also specializes in the creation of talismans though unlike Manu, personalization may be a better description. Not to say talismans created here are of lower quality. In fact it is still some of the best in the kingdom. Kings and Queens of Lioncourt have used and worn talismans created here, and from the olcadan at Manu. However, this olcadan is known to push knowledge and has diversified in the last few years. The philosophy of there talisman creation can be described as versatility over power.

#### Province of Nemea

* *Roke:* Most Lords and Lordlings are sent here to learn proper magic. Even Sworn-swords are sent here with them in order to hone their skills before they are sent to finish in Knight Academies. Located in North-east Nemea.
* Arcadia: Unknown specialization. Located in South-west Nemea. More information to be revealed.

#### Enndi, the Central Dominance

* *Aenara:* The only olcadan in this territory. The fewer nobility of Enndi often send their children to Aenara even though it is not as prestigious as other olcadans. To do otherwise would be seen as not having faith in the school. Aenara specializes in magic dealing with the land. This just so happens to lead to convergent lines of studies with Caprica. As a result, Amalthea has turned to Aenara in the past for second opinions, or to ask them to investigate related ethereal theories. Many don't realize it, but Aenara is more then it seems. It keeps tabs on a larger territory compared to other olcadans within Lioncourt. Their triads and adjudication teams are known to cover parts Nemea and Assriya in addition to all of Enndi. The college also has a very large repository of information. If something exist, Aenara, might very well have some information on it. The current Prefect of the olcadan is Dal Islind.

## **Free Timberlands**

* *Atreino:* *More information to be revealed*.
* *Freehold:* The city was built around the olcadan and many parts of the city pay taxes to the collage. This is highly unusual for the Free Timberlands, but it seems to work here.

## **Caprica**

* *Amalthea:* This is the largest and most prestigious olcadan within the continent by far. It is the only olcadan that has strong links to the government of a country, though the librarium is still very much independent. Quite a few religious attributes based on caprini culture have made its way into the organization of this olcadan.

## **Stallious**

* *Apollonius:* Specializes in quinitistry and mancery given the Stallosi preference over magical studies. This is a very small olcadan.

## **Ahes**

* Liban: Known for the study of Mancery and Water magic. Due to the cultural nature of Ahes, males entering this territory must take care to avoid cultural entanglements. The Librarium is known to enforce Ahesian cultural dictates under its limited authority. Liban is also the name of the city where the olcadan is located.

## **Leveria**

* *Ardor:* The first olcadan every built.
* *Unknown: More information to be revealed.*
* *Unknown: More information to be revealed.*