Prydain Academy

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Prydain Academy

## Overview

Nestled between the Forests of Tel-Syrinn from the Kingdom of Lutesan is the famed Prydain Academy. A bastion of rationality, students at Prydain study the magic of every faith, and each tower of the campus teaches a different school of magic.

## Relations with other forces

### Lutesanians

Lutesanians are some of Prydain's staunches allies. The two share a deep history.

### Dwarves

Dwarves are great neighbors, especially when it comes to trading technology, ideas, and brew.

### Sylvan Elves

Although Sylvan Elves can be difficult neighbors because they capture trespassing students, many Sylvan Elves attend Prydain Academy each year for study.

### Utic Orcs

Not much to admire about their society, especially since Orcs have been known to kill their students.

### The Myr

Pities the fall of the Myr civilization and finds their people to be kind.

### The Drasca

Prydain admires Drascan perseverance and would love to study their magic if given the chance.

### The Dran'uii

Most of what is known about the Dran'uii comes from old books that may or may not be out-of-date.

### Nujibians

Prydain knows almost nothing of the Nujibians, although wishes that would change.

### Basilousians

Hates the Basilousians. Prydain would take a stronger stance against them if Basilousia didn't have such strong ties to Lutesan.

### Ellyrian Elves

Fascinated by the Ellyrian civilization and their technology, although wishes the Elves were less influenced by Basilousia.

### Steppe Tribes

Not people the Prydain Academy pays much attention to.

## Population

The population of Prydain is made up of Magisters, Scholars, and Students. If we were to liken Nevria to a body, then Prydain would be its beating heart, providing it with magical energy.

### Magisters

At the top of the school's hierarchy, Magisters run each of the schools in Prydain.

Teachers, coordinators, archivists, and librarians, Magisters see themselves as being above the young.

### Scholars

Scholars are graduates who linger at Prydain, continuing self-directed studies in the hopes that they'll encounter a grand revelation in their field.

Many scholars become court mages, archivest, advisors, mercenary captains, or adventurers.

### Students

Eager students are the most common group in Prydain.

Each Autumn, they swarm the halls of the various schools, excited to learn.

A significant portion of each Student's time is spent clearing the latrine, although magic makes this task easier.

## Civilization

Prydain is a small place compared to Lutesan and Tel-Syrinn, yet its marvels are known throughout the continent. Founded after the First Undead War to research and guard against necromantic magic, Prydain has helped save the realm of the living on more than one occasion.

Each year, talented magic users from across the continent take up residence in Prydain and join the college of their choice. Each college manages the students and their classes during the school year. Students are expected to stay for 5 years as they learn to master the arcane arts. Annual examinations are a sight to behold, with peasants and nobles alike coming every year to watch the students attempt incredible feats of sorcery.

## Religion

Religion is often used as a tool at Prydain Academy. Because all gods offer paths to magical power, no religion is upheld over another, with students encouraged to study the holy texts of every religion. While this has caused suspicion from the Lutesanians, Sylvan Elves, and other kingdoms, the knowledge that Prydain continues to spread means they have begrudging support.

## Organization

### The Society of Magicians

The Society of Magicians has roots across Nevria, with people from all walks of life boasting membership. A fellowship built of anyone who shares a love for magic and knowledge, magician's lodges can be found in most major towns where members can rest, recuperate, and learn together.

### The Bone Collectors

Soon after the First Undead War, the Bone Collectors were created. Believing that necromancy is an abomination to be scoured from the Ever Plane, Bone Collectors hunt those who would profane the living and dead.