Idrica Seminary

Idrica Seminary is an ancient library that has been protected for generations by the Mystic Saints. The headmistress and guardian of the seminary is Yulia. The seminary embraces the teachings of Jhardeho as a cosmology, and its inhabitants have dedicated their lives to teaching students about Arcas' history, and giving them a foundation in all areas of study. In contrast to its home city, Idrica, the seminary embraces technology and provides access to modern medical practices and more.

Yoba talks about the Seminary in Vol. 1, Episode 7: Where it Begins:

> "It’s the dream of every young politico to be granted access to the library of Idrica, a cornucopia of ancient wisdom and the most complete repository of Arcasian knowledge in existence. When I was young, I was lucky enough to be given the honor, thanks to the good word someone put in on my behalf. And so I spent several years in the seminary, studying the history of our planet. A heritage site protected by the Mystics and the Saints before them, the seminary is rumored to harbor secrets beyond imagining for those who can solve its many puzzles."
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It's implied that both King Starbringer and Sophrosyne's mother, Hona, attended the seminary in their youth. It is where they met and fell in love.

### Mysteries

Because of the seminary's status as a heritage site, it contains many ancient relics and artifacts, many of which have been collected from other areas of the planet. This includes several artifacts that have been recovered from Zarastra, including a butterfly automaton made of pure silver and several murals. These items serve as fuel for several of the story's mysteries.

#### Butterfly Automaton

In Vol. 1, Episode 7: Where it Begins, Yoba recounts meeting Charturlean when they were both teenagers attending Idrica Seminary. Yoba is studying politics and history while Charturlean is studying engineering. It's implied that Chartrulean was a poor student, and was in constant pursuit of the seminary's "many puzzles."

#### Mural

Yoba's second meeting with Chartrulean takes place in front of a giant mural depicting the eruption of Mount Zarastra. The mural is explained to be a metaphor for man's potential--specifically his power to create or destroy--and connects it to humanity's journey towards spiritual enlightenment.

### The Library

The library of Idrica contains all of the planet's oldest and rarest texts. Chartrulean spent much of his time reading its contents and recording them in his mind palace for later reference. In this way, it's implied that he's memorized most of the library.

### The Whisper Chamber

A stone chamber with round walls and a domed ceiling that is open to the night air. The chamber features a channel carved into its circumference, which carries questions along the wall to a hidden area behind a partition. Whatever is there will whisper a response. The nature of the chamber is mysterious, and no one will disclose what is behind the partition .

Havelion writes in his journal:

> "...You’re not allowed to go over there. I guess it’s because you’re not supposed to know what's answering. Funny thing is that there’s technically nothing stopping anyone…it’s just that anyone who goes near that part of the chamber gets hit with the sudden urge to leave. At least that’s how the legend goes.
> Popular rumor has it that there are some Jhardeka Mystics there who are so old they’re barely even human anymore. They never move, never eat, never sleep, and are never, ever, seen. They just spend all their time in meditation, and their bodies run only on Jhardeho energy. Others say that there are ghosts in there, and others say that it’s just someone pulling pranks."
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