Academe

Academe is a large cliff-side city located in the south-east of Iaddithis in the farthest southern extent of the continent of Aesilandri (X=1550, Z=2850) founded on the 24th of April, 2022 by TheLuapian (Also known as Teslarc). Academe not only has one of the largest markets in the region, but is home to the 'Grand Archive', a massive collection of books, relics, banners, and other knowledge. It was also the starting point for a few historical events like the 'Great Acacia Crusade', 'The Awakening', and more.

## History

Founded by TheLuapian on the 24th of April 2022, the town of Academe had yet to become the large cultural center it is today. It started with the construction of the Grand Archive. TheLuapian was the only town-member at the time, so he built it alone. As of writing this in fact, he has built all but one building in the town. During the construction of the Grand Archive, a mysterious crystal known as the 'Graviton Spike' crashed from the sky. This crystal has unexplained gravitational properties, which TheLuapian used to his advantage by adding it to the construction of the Archive to keep the structure more stable, as well as make his work easier by making his materials nearly weightless. The Graviton Spike can still be found floating in front of the Grand Archive to this day, as well as 16 fragments that have been gifted to different people across Iaddithis. This event was recorded in the book: "Log 1: Academe".

As the town grew it gained the attention of Terraorientis and joined them. Following this, a religious group founded by TheLuapian and other players across Iaddithis was formed in Academe's meeting hall. This group would be known as the Anti-Acacia Order. They would carry out a mass destruction of all Acacia on the Iaddithis that was unprotected by town borders, this event would come to be known as the Great Acacia Crusade. Upon the success of this crusade, all the Acacia materials were burnt in a ceremony behind Academe's Grand Archive. This event was recorded in the books: "Log 2: Visions" and "Acacia Crusade".

One day, in late 2022, the Graviton Spike had an large and final anomaly known as 'The Awakening'. This led to several gravitational oddities around Academe, which would result in great advances in realms of science and magic. This event was recorded in the book: "Log 3: Anomaly".

In mid 2023, the land of Iaddithis underwent a calamity, so the people of Academe boarded their flagship, the "Whale Shark" with the Graviton Spike and as many texts as they could salvage, and set off to sea in the hopes of surviving to rebuild. They would end up surviving, and rebuilding in the creatively named "New Academe".

## Attractions/Monuments

### **Grand Archive**

The Grand Archive is one of the largest (if not THE largest) collections of books, banners, and relics in Iaddithis. The town of Academe was built around the Grand Archive, and it is the single focus of the town to upkeep and expand this place of lore and knowledge.

As of writing (Febuary 2023), the Grand Archive is home to:

* 40+ Books (thats over 600+ pages!)
* 20+ Banners
* 10+ Relics

### **Marketplace**

The Academian marketplace is renowned for its variety of goods, one of the few places in Iaddithis where you can get everything you need. Below are the different shops and what they sell.

#### ***Teslarc's Ores and More:***

Diamonds, Netherite Ingots, Gold Ingots, Iron Ingots, Copper Blocks, Lapiz Blocks, Charcoal, Glass, Cobblestone, Cobbled Deepslate

#### ***Teslarc's Plants and Pelts:***

Leather, White Wool, Black Wool, Eggs, Feathers, Cooked Beef, Cooked Chicken, Hay, Green Dye

#### ***Teslarc's Acadamia:***

CAT Music Disk, 13 Music Disk, Bottled XP (1395xp), Nautilus Shells, Saddles, Easter Egg Relic, Paper, Book and Quills, Books, Name Tags

#### ***Teslarc's Forestry:***

Spruce Wood, Dark Oak Wood, Honeycombs, Clay Balls, Grass Blocks, Poppys, Dandelions, Red Mushrooms, Brown Mushrooms, Podzol

#### ***Teslarc's Misc:***

Lava Buckets, Bonemeal, Cocoa Beans, Ink Sacs, Glowing Inc Sacs

#### ***Teslarc's Pawn:** (these items are for selling to, not buying from)*

Redstone Blocks, Emeralds, Netherite Ingots, Diamonds, Glowstone, Mending Books, Ink Sacs, and Glowing Ink Sacs

### **Graviton Spike**

The Graviton Spike is the purple crystal located at the center of Academe. It possesses many gravitational effects and is constantly being researched and experimented with by the Grand Scholar and founder of Academe: Teslarc (TheLuapian).

The Graviton Spike appeared during the construction of the Grand Archive, crashing from the sky. It has unexplained gravitational properties, which TheLuapian used to his advantage by adding it to the construction of the Archive to keep the structure more stable, as well as make his work easier by making his materials nearly weightless. The Graviton Spike can still be found floating in front of the Grand Archive to this day, as well as 16 fragments that have been gifted to different people across Iaddithis. The Graviton Spike would constantly have small gravitation anomalies that would last only a few moments, but they would become increasingly long, powerful, and common as time went on. At the peak of this exponential instability, the Graviton Spike had an large and final anomaly known as 'The Awakening'. This led to several permenant gravitational oddities around Academe, which would result in great advances in realms of science and magic. There is currently research going into the Spike to figure out if it can be used to create flying machines and other inventions.

More information on the Graviton Spike and its history can be found in the books: "Log 1: Academe", "Log 2: Visions", "Log 3: Anomaly", and more.

### **The Crystal Tavern**

A quaint tavern to get drunk at and party with friends!

The tavern sells a variety of alcoholic beverages, and will often host parties where there are free booze! All beverages served here are brewed in Academe

### **The Horse Stables**

Academe sells some of the best horses on the server at this stable. Prices range from 5,000 to 15,000 depending on the horse quality.

If you wish to purchase a horse, contact TheLuapian! Details on how to contact him if he is not on the server are located on signs near the stables.