Fan art of the Waldhexe mural[1] in the Soltryce Academy, by Joanna Johnen.[art 2]
The Soltryce Academy, also known as simply "the Academy", is based in Rexxentrum. It is the principal place of magical study within the Dwendalian Empire. It was regarded as a fancy, rigorous, selective school[2] but a wonderful place to learn, with good teachers and bright people.[3] In his childhood as Bren Aldric Ermendrud, Caleb Widogast was a student there[4] and after the Mighty Nein's adventures, became a teacher.[5]
Early in Campaign Two, Fjord had an interest in going to the Academy.[6]
In 835 PD, arcane experiments regarding time, gravity, and reality were being fielded at the Academy. A newer magical energy was discovered or rediscovered that could seemingly adjust such properties. It was being referred to as Dunamis.[7]
As of 837 PD, Caleb Widogast had not yet accepted a position of full professor at the Academy, although both Astrid Becke and Beauregard Lionett had been pushing him to do so. He was, however, an occasional guest lecturer for some classes. He was apparently popular with the students, although not so much with all of the professors, some of whom considered his lectures dramatic and theatrical. He also taught private students in his own home, consisting partially of those he thought had great promise but had not been accepted into the Academy.[8] By 844 PD, however, he was working there, and one of the reasons Padmund Pondhop eventually attended.[9]
Locations[]
Rexxentrum[]
Rexxentrum is the principal campus of the Academy.[10] It is located in the Shimmer Ward of the city, with rising walkways and towers visible over the Shimmer Ward's yellow walls.[11] The massive, garden-like campus is well-crafted and well-kept with large marble halls and tall windows.[12]
Zadash[]
Zadash has a subsidiary of the Academy, called the Hall of Erudition, located in the Tri-Spire District of the city. Its centerpiece is the Zauberspire. It has some connection to the Academy, but the main Academy is located in the Dwendalian capital of Rexxentrum.[13]
Function[]
The Soltryce Academy, and by proxy the Hall of Erudition, train a number of war mages, some of which were stationed in Bladegarden and on the front lines against the forces of Xhorhas.[14]
Relationships[]
Although there is mutual respect and appreciation for the work that each organization does, the Soltryce Academy has an uneasy and mistrusting working relationship with The Cobalt Soul.[15]
References[]
- ↑ See The Tale of the Waldhexe from Narrative Telephone.
- ↑ See "Curious Beginnings" (2x01) at 1:02:19.
- ↑ See "Lingering Wounds" (2x89) at 28:46.
- ↑ See "Whispers of War" (2x18) at 2:44:17.
- ↑ See "Fond Farewells" (2x141) at 6:50:48.
- ↑ See "Curious Beginnings" (2x01) at 1:02:19.
- ↑ See "Commerce & Chaos" (2x31) at 1:40:22.
- ↑ See "The Mighty Nein Reunited Part 1" (Sx73) from 0:42:15 through 0:50:16.
- ↑ See "Wilde Out" (WWx03) at 2:04:40. Padmund's attendance is confirmed at 2:13:05.
- ↑ See "Disparate Pieces" (2x04) at 3:31:15.
- ↑ See "The Cathedral" (2x86) at 0:17:18.
- ↑ See "Lingering Wounds" (2x89) at 27:43.
- ↑ See "Disparate Pieces" (2x04) at 3:11:15.
- ↑ See "Whispers of War" (2x18) at 1:28:51.
- ↑ See "Whispers of War" (2x18) at 1:27:30.
Art:
- ↑ Fan art of the Soltryce Academy, by Cyarna Trim (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of the Waldhexe mural[1] in the Soltryce Academy, by Joanna Johnen (source). Used with permission.
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