University of Corrapaise

The **University of Corrapaise** is a research university and the seat of government of the Enlightened Domain of Corrapaise. Its functions are controlled by the University Council. Located centrally in Corrapaise City, its campus contains the oldest buildings in the city. As a university, it is held in extremely high prestige among Corrapaisons and is known throughout Faugresh. The University currently employs 105 professors who in order to be hired must conduct original research. There have been 153 Arceneaux Award winning research projects and discoveries attributed to University professors and associates, as well as 24 University members who have received the Rose of Corrapaise Achievement Prizes. Admission is notoriously difficult and is entirely restricted from Nocasters.

The University campus contains the offices of the University Council, and the main entrance's front steps are the site of Councilmembers' and other University Members' speeches and announcements, such as the Councilory Address.

## History

The University of Corrapaise was founded in Phyria within the Kingdom of Corrapaise. It came to be during the Prosperous Era and would grow in its size and influence during this time. By the outbreak of the Corrapaise-Wistergradt War, the University had gained a considerable influence and was viewed by many to be a rival institution to that of the Monarchy itself. As the war dragged on, the University began to share its official disapproval with the conflict and condemned the Monarchy for its part in the war. By 77 475, the University and its followers left the Kingdom in the Migration.

The modern University was where Corrapaise City was founded and became the center of the city as it grew from the Rationalists' settlements. As the central influence in the city, the University transformed from its *defaco* leadership to an official government with the University Council inheriting the power of the newly formed Enlightened Domain of Corrapaise. When the Monarchy and Royalists attempted to reunite Corrapaise, the University and the Rationalists refused, resulting in the Corrapaison Civil War. Once the civil war ended, the University remained at the forefront of Corrapaison life.

In the time following the civil war, the University resumed its role as a center for research and education. The University gained prestige through its members' continuous discoveries and awards. 153 of the 187 Arceneaux Awards of Science have been awarded to University members and associates, as well as 24 of its members receiving Rose of Corrapaise Achievement Prizes. A reputation of success created a desire for many Corrpaisons to attend the University of Corrapaise despite its strict admission rates. This desire extended to Nocasters who sought the University's status of quality and success, yet Nocasters were denied application, a practice the University employs to this day.

## Campus

### Layout

Located centrally in Corrapaise City, the University's inner campus is surrounded on all sides by many buildings which contain classes and offices for faculty and government employees. Within the perimeter of buildings are the rest of the campus facilities. Between these facilities are many open air walkways and sitting areas that connect the various buildings to each other.

The University's main and rear entrances are the only ways in or out of the campus. A large set of wide, shallow steps lead to the main entrance. The main entrance leads to an atrium that serves as a reception area and leads to the inner campus, Universal Library, and additional offices. The rear entrance leads into a smaller, dedicated reception that only directly leads to the inner campus.

### Inner Campus

The inner campus is the entire area within the surrounding buildings. The inner campus contains classes, recreation areas, open air walkways, greenspaces and gardens, and amphitheaters.

### Universal Library

The Universal Library is the library for students and researchers of the university and contains an extensive catalogue of books, scrolls, and other texts as well as many rare or uncommon sources. These rare sources may require special permission or access to view. It is the second largest library in Corrapaise City.

### Arceneaux Arcalactry

The Arceneaux Arcalactry is the University's arcalactry, which is primarily used for the study of its contents. The catalogue of the Arceaneaux Arcalactry as well as its location is classified. The Arceneaux Family as a show of good faith following the civil war gifted many of their magic artefacts to the University in order to grow their arcalactry and asked for it to be given a name in the family's honor.

### Council Chambers

The University Council chambers are located within the western portion of the inner campus. It is continuously under heavy security. It is a relatively small, circular building which holds the offices of the Council.