Arcanix (school)

Arcanix is the home of the Arcane Congress and is considered by many to be the greatest school of magic in Khorvaire.

## Enviroment

Arcanix consists of four towers, floating over Lake Galifar. Two are dedicated to the school, Glarehold and Amberwall. The other two, Nocturanas and Skyreach, serve as the headquarters of the Arcane Congress. The interior is constantly changing, with floating doors and stairs. In order to access a specific room, someone simply states the name of the room they are trying to find and it will float to them.

## Glarehold

Glarehold Tower is dedicated to the school of Arcanix.

### The White Arch

The White Arch is a marble courtyard that serves as the main entrance to Arcanix. All visitors stop here first for security purposes. It is a rock outcropping that houses a massive white marble courtyard and arch. Topiaries of all manner of fantasy creatures line the courtyard, including dragons, unicorns, hippogriffs, and others.

## Amberwall

Amberwall Tower is dedicated to the school.

## Nocturanas

Nocturanas Tower is dedicated to the Arcane Congress.

### Gate of Xabra

The Gate of Xabra is a planar portal operated by Uli Blackthatch.

## Skyreach

Skyreach Tower is dedicated to the Arcane Congress.

### Library of Robideur

Near the top of Skyreach tower lies the Library of Robideur, one of the greatest collections of arcane lore in Khorvaire. It takes up the top four floors of Skyreach, with bookshelves running from floor to ceiling. Large wooden desks with scrolls and quills are spread throughout the space to allow students to study. Anyone can get a book to fly to their hand simply by stating its title and author. Checking out a book is strictly forbidden. All visitors to the library must sign in and out with the librarian, Tanila.

### Staff Offices

The professor's offices can be found with Skyreach tower.

## The Trials of the Ninefold Path

The Trials of the Ninefold Path is an annual school contest. They're designed to allow students to show off their skills and studies. Students compete in teams according to the eight schools of magic, alongside one team for students who have yet to declare a focus. The teams consist of one-six students. Each team has a "champion", who is in charge and is often the strongest/most skilled of the students. There are three events in the Trials:

1.) A race in the skies around the school

2.) A magical arena battle royale

3.) The Maze of Shadowy Terrors

The students are awarded points based on winning individual challenges, teamwork, number of opponents defeated, magical skills, and creative magical problem solving. The members of the Arcane Congress typically serve as judges, though it is common for an Aundairian noble or two to serve as a guest judge.

The Trials are an incredibly popular event within Aundair, with nobility and commoners alike coming from all across the nation to watch.

## School Staff

* Tanila: Head Librarian
* Uli Blackthatch: In charge of Gate of Xabra
* Margana Corleis: Professor of Divination
* Carmon Tarbor: Professor of Necromancy
* Bella Bradley: Professor of Transmutation
* Isabel Narder: Professor of Conjuration
* Tzando Kavalant: Professor of Alchemy