Bert Verwaest

CLASSROOMS - Part 3 of 3 [Arcane University]

Added 2025-01-03 20:42:07 +0000 UTC

Happy New Years everyone!

Here is our final part of the arcane university: the classrooms. The classrooms of the arcane university form the heart of academic life, offering students a diverse and comprehensive magical education. Each floor and specialized area provides a unique setting for learning, fostering both discipline and creativity.

First Floor:

On the ground floor, students delve into the foundations of magical practice. The Alchemy Hall is a bustling space where students transform rare and often volatile ingredients from the university’s greenhouses into potions, elixirs, and salves.

Nearby, the History of Magic Classroom invites students to explore the evolution of magical traditions, legendary figures, and pivotal events that shaped the arcane arts.

The Spell Dueling Chamber is the largest classroom on the first floor, equipped with enchanted wards and protective barriers. Here, students hone their combat spells, defensive techniques, and strategic thinking in thrilling mock duels.

In a separate, spiraling tower connected to the main building, students ascend to the Astronomy and Astrology Observatory. At the base of the tower, they study celestial lore and divination. The upper floors house massive astrolabes and telescopes, where students chart the stars and planets.

Beyond the main building lies the Magical Beasts Enclosure, a smaller lodge enclosed by a tall stone wall. Students study the behavior, care, and magical properties of creatures. A nearby Owlery Tower, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, serves as both a habitat for messenger owls and a space to study avian familiars.

Second Floor:

The second floor is home to advanced studies, where students refine their skills and tackle complex magical concepts. In the Enchanting Workshop, students imbue objects with mystical properties using charged crystals. Each project blends creativity and discipline, from crafting protective amulets to imbuing weapons with elemental powers.

The Runes and Glyphs Classroom is adorned with carvings and diagrams of ancient symbols. Here, students learn to decipher, inscribe, and activate these marks of power, unlocking barriers, binding spells, or weaving illusions.

The Healing and Anatomy Lab combines practical medical knowledge with restorative magic. Detailed anatomical models and enchanted tools help students perfect healing spells. Occasionally, the lab transitions into a space for studying Necromancy, allowing students to explore reanimation magic.

The Planar Studies Hall is dedicated to understanding and interacting with otherworldly beings. Students examine texts on demons, fey, and elementals, practicing summoning rituals and planar navigation. This classroom doubles as a research hub for studying the interplay of dimensions and the dangers of planar breaches.

Supporting Spaces and Faculty Resources

Scattered throughout the classroom building are offices for professors, storage rooms filled with rare components and texts, and informal study spaces for students. The Faculty Lounge, located on the second floor of the largest tower, offers a retreat for professors to collaborate, discuss curriculum, and prepare lessons.