Lebuin Academies

A trio of academies within the Vurolingian Empire dedicated to research and advancement of the arcane. Named after it's founder, Razo Lebuin, the Academies are famously in an age-old rivalry with the Imperial Soul over control of the Imperial Council.

## **Leadership**

The leadership of the Academies follows a structure that developed over generations.

### **Pentarchon**

The leader of the Academies is the Pentarchon, who makes decisions for the administration as a whole and advises the Emperor on behalf of the Lebuin Academies as a leading member of the Imperial Council. The current Pentarchon is Taurin Artaud.

### **Directors**

Subordinate only to the Pentarchon, three directors administer the three academies. They are:

1. The Lionett of Adalburg (currently Dominique Barrande)
2. The Ursus of Illartein (currently Gaspard Philippon)
3. The Austen of Leisenberge (currently Rathar Vrowecin)

### **Archmage**

Eight archmages each administer the tutoring of a specific class of magic. They reside at the matching academy and typically tutor the later years of training for excelling students.

* Abjur (currently Ellinrat Inthisla)
* Diviner (currently Wandregisilus Chlodion)
* Necrir (currently Boso Odulfus)
* Conjuress (currently Merofled Reinewif )
* Evoker (currently Warmann Humbultus)
* Transmuter (currently Evereldis Drogon )
* Illusionist (currently Basile Vallotton)
* Enchanter (currently Vulfe Theadur)

### **Mage**

The mages of the academy are the professors, the teachers of the arcane. They guide students to learning and excelling at their studies of magic.

## **Three Academies**

### **Academy of the Lion**

Found in the capital of the Emperor, this is the first academy ever founded. Named after the legendary Emperor Adalard ‘the Lion’, first Emperor of Vurolingia. This academy is led by the Lionett and specialises in abjuration, divination and some experimentation in necromantic magic. Thereby the Abjur, the Diviner and the Necrir reside in the Lion Academy.

### **Academy of the Bear**

Found in the city of Illartein, it is named after Emperor Nibelung ‘the Bear’, who famously won the War of Brothers which nearly splintered the Empire. It is led by the Ursus and specialises in conjuration, evocation and transmutation magic. The Conjuress, the Evoker and the Transmuter operate from here.

### **Academy of the Fox**

Located in Leisenberge, the Academy of the Fox is named after famed Emperor Marcus II ‘the Fox’ who is renown for his diplomatic genius. The third academy is charged by the Austen and specialises in illusion and enchantment magic.

## **History**

The Lebuin Academies were founded with only one school in Adalburg in the year 189 N.A. by Theodrade Lebuin. Adallinda 'the Mother' (greatgreatgreatgreatgrandaughter of the first emperor) signed the decree that allowed the formation of this university.

In 338 a group of archmages of the Academies splintered off from Lebuin and began their own school in Cinen. This was led by Hera Zurs. When this came under scrutiny by the Empire and in particular the Lebuin Academies which saw them as a rival and threat, Hera Zurs managed to lead an uprising in Cinen upon which the city declared independence. Under threat that the city would be destroyed from within if any attempts to seize it were made, the Empire had to act very carefully in re-taking the city (due to it's importance in the supply chain of food).

In 381, Hera Zurs disappeared without any information on her fate or whereabouts. Following was infighting over control of the school, which led to the destruction of the academy itself and the death of most of the mages. That same year, Emperor Marcus II marched into the city and re-integrated it into the Empire.