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In a recent treatise published in the wake of Colin Reyes by a coalition of Oghman scholars from various paths and professions, it has been presented that the use of magic hastens communities towards ruin.

They cite the several magicial endeavors and previous fortresses of magic that are now abandoned and left as reminders of folly and the limits of power: Electric Castle. Darkhold. Wyrmhold. The Mystran Grove, now infested by creatures of magic which feasted on their own flesh and blood.

The treatise is initially received poorly by the small Mystran community which remains in the aftermath of the Arcanum, and is decried as an unfair evaluation on the influence of magic. The peer-reviewed journal based in Cordor in which the Oghman treatise was published responds with an appended article, expressing that the history of the island of Amia and the surrounding regions does not have a history of responsible magical use.

The blame, while not overtly leveled, is placed on the Mystran community by the editor and author of the treatise on magic, creating a thin line of tension between the Oghmans and the Mystrans.

The Independent Island of Tarkuul is not excluded from the article, as in later editorial pieces, Tarkuul is included as a potential location of irresponsible magic use due to the excessive use of necromancy and other "forbidden schools of magic." The editor adds a footnote, however, that he does not personally believe in any need for forbidden magics as long as proper teaching and ethics are established, to which he again calls out the magisters of the Mystran faith.

Excerpts from later editorial pieces on the subject are scathing and opinionated, while drawing on the hype of recent events and a long history of magical irresponsibility:

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"The Island of Amia has historically always had an apparent foundation of worshipers who are exclusively Mystran, even if there is a deficit of divine service amongst them. The Mystran clergy spreads themselves too thin in attacking problems that are none of their business, and instead of teaching and instilling the ethics of magic and responsible use, they flagrantly use the weave.

In the recent year, we saw the taint of the Arcanum infiltrate the capitol of the Mystran Faith, the former Mystran Monolith, and steal away many students and worshipers of Azuth and Mystra to worship the false teachings of Colin Reyes and the folly of Karsus.

The reason for this phenomenon is squarely the fault of the Mystrans who have failed our young magisters, and even our elder magicians, and anyone who desires to learn and appreciate magic for what it is. What happened to the Mystrans whom granted scholarships, safe haven, and nurturing instruction to our island? Knowledge to do and act well with the power they have been given is lacking, and has been for some time.

We have a populace that has been given instruction and tools--even young children and people who cannot use the art can explain the use and components of Legend Lore, Scrying, and so on... But they cannot explain ethical use of magic. When too much is too far. Where have our Mystrans gone?"

The article, popularly titled after its publication as "Where Have Our Mystrans Gone?" causes the Mystran community, and even some Azuthians become irrate and whipped into a small frenzy in their studies. Private and solitary research which has become the normative behavior for many is cast aside. The few that are left come together for the first time in years.

And so begins the foundation of an idea, and the creation of a curriculum, for a new Academy of Magic.

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The OOC:

This alternate beginnings is going to be a partial standalone, and thereafter will be occurring in real time on Amia, where you will interact with other characters. New characters and pre-established characters are more than welcome, and are in fact encouraged to participate in this event. While it is a standalone concept, it will become integrated into the server (most likely) and is not exclusive by any means.

Recommended classes are: Bard, Wizard, or Sorcerer. Paladins, Clerics, and Rangers of Mystra/Azuth are permitted, but only as brand new characters. New characters must be: Bard, wizard, sorcerer, paladin (Mystra/Azuth), cleric *Mystra/Azuth), or ranger (Mystra/Azuth). Cross classing is permitted. No alignment restrictions. Character may be monotheistic or polytheistic, and/or worship deities of magic that are not Mystra or Azuth, though worship of Mystra and Azuth in some form are preferred as per the established premise.

New characters may be "child characters" given the nature of the academy, but only by approval. Unapproved child characters found to be participating will be aged up to the appropriate age level.

Please only PM me with questions which are not answered here, or with personal questions about your concept (like playing a juvenile, alignment, deity, whatever)

Sign ups for your character will be posted here, and I will add them to this post. There is an unlimited number of slots.

Please include your login, character name, deity and class in the following format:

Burningoutbright - Sarah McSorcererpants - Mystra - Sorcerer.

Roll Call:

UCFGoose - Vilhelmina Østergaard - Azuth - Wizard/Fighter/Rogue

ShadowRayne - Misty Rydarin - (Private) But also Mystra and Oghma - Wizard/Rogue/Ranger.

Archon_Prime - Aurelius - Sunmaster of Amaunator

Laktavian - Lucious Kraven - Something arcane-y

Q't'ulu - (yet 2B decided) - Oghma - Wizard

MuseReader-Aiseth Nosdivan-Azuth-Wizard/SD

Samsam-samsam - Caron Muir - Polytheistic including a heavy dose of Mystra - Bard

MadrikVale - Madrik Street - Oghma - Cleric

rafaelmacgyver - Adela Griffonheart - Lathander/Mystra - Wizard

Nivo - Ulrik Valis - Mystran Wizard guy.

Rigela - Shyllia Elrian - ???? - Dirty Sorcerer

Notgaret/Lutra - Glendil Fettian - there are a few! - Bard

Axelo Stargleam - Jud'Vardas Kenlyl - Polytheistic inc. Mystra/Oghma - Bard

Ziggy - Aeltara Faerondari - Shaundakul/Mystra/Corellon Larethian/Oghma - Wizard

Rogaku - Tuomas Valo: Gnome Wizard, Gond, Mystra, and fairly polythestic between the Triad and the Seven Celestial Lords to some extent. (Though Gond and Mystra as his two primary deities)

FallenMistress - Zar'ae - Sharess/Eilistraee/Mystra - Bard/Rogue/SD

Murkoph - Asya Goodmonsdottir - Hoar - Wizard/Monk (subject to change if we want more new characters rather than oldies)

diedyesterday666 - Krin. Tarvencia - Sune/Mystra - Sorcerer/Fighter

Anatida - Aaralyn - Polytheistic - Bard/(KC).

Dunecat - Almare Xy'glythar Selorn - Thrice Greatest (recognizing Oghma as an aspect of) - Wizard

Bobofwestoregon - Gerald Edmund - Helm - Apprentice Wizard

Bobo Underhill - Andrew Fryar - Lathander - Bard/Champion of Lathander

Jes - Rook - Polytheistic - Scholar

Pendor - Harold Kendry - Mystra - Wizard

Elyon - Rosary Doodlekins - Hin pantheon, acknowledges Mystra - Sorcerer

Alanna Molov - Alanna of Wharftown - Polytheistic (Primary Selune) - Sympathetic Mage (PrC)

Eli Hodgewall - Hin pantheon (primary Yondalla), acknowledges Mystra - Warlock

UCFGoose - Vilhelmina Østergaard - Azuth - Wizard/Fighter/Rogue

Poke me on Skype BoB

ShadowRayne - Misty Rydarin - (Private) But also Mystra and Oghma - Wizard/Rogue/Ranger.

Though Marcus isn't a Mystran nor an arcane caster, he's been a strong supporter for the regulation of arcanists for a long time. If possible, I'd be interested in Marcus being involved in this context, likely as a more hardline element.

Archon_Prime - Aurelius - Sunmaster of Amaunator

As discussed, for disclosure, Madrik will be involved on the Oghma side of things, as well as a possible instructor position.

Yeah, I probably can't avoid this.

Nivo wrote:

Yeah, I probably can't avoid this.

This, with a side of Lucious. I cannot guarantee a huge amount of activity, but I would like the chance to be involved at some level.

Laktavian - Lucious Kraven - Something arcane-y

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Q't'ulu - Koshihosu - Ogma - Wizard

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Nivo wrote:

Yeah, I probably can't avoid this.

Echo'd.
This feels more like a necessity than an honor. Not sure how this will play out as I'm conscious of at least three initiatives going on simultaneously for a mage tower ICly. But the team is aware of them. Anyway, for instructional purposes, please call:

MuseReader-Aiseth Nosdivan-Azuth-Wizard/SD

I am heavily considering to roll sorcerer kobold from the Shrine of Bahamut.
Heavily.

Convenient timing.

Samsam-samsam - Caron Muir - Polytheistic including a heavy dose of Mystra - Bard

Nivo wrote:

Yeah, I probably can't avoid this.

Lutra wrote:

Nivo wrote:

Yeah, I probably can't avoid this.

I'll see you in class.

Dunecat wrote:

Lutra wrote:

Nivo wrote:

Yeah, I probably can't avoid this.

Why would you guys even want to?

I'll see about joining this if I can get my laptop fixed and arrange times well.

If not I'll just maybe stick my head in now and then going "hey kids, wanna learn some blood magic?"

All races are fine to join, Ice, if you decide to roll your concept. And your character, on principle, is welcome, Murky.

I want to poke in! Just not sure how my schedule will be on the new year...

rafaelmacgyver - Adela Griffonheart - Lathander/Mystra - Wizard

May as well add me to the roll-call.

Nivo - Ulrik Valis - Mystran Wizard guy.

Shyllia may try to get involved with this, and bring what exists of the elven mage circle in Winya to some involvement/understanding depending on how things go their for her - at the very least, push someone involved with it do so. So..!

Rigela - Shyllia Elrian - ???? - Dirty Sorcerer

Glendil might drop in to teach something!

Notgaret/Lutra - Glendil Fettian - there are a few! - Bard

// Would involvement in this require consistant commitment if playing an existing Amian character whom would be offering to provide classes in a specific range?

Axelo Stargleam - Jud'Vardas Kenlyl - Polytheistic inc. Mystra/Oghma - Bard

Ziggy - Aeltara Faerondari - Shaundakul/Mystra/Corellon Larethian/Oghma - Wizard

Rogaku - Tuomas Valo: Gnome Wizard, Gond, Mystra, and fairly polythestic between the Triad and the Seven Celestial Lords to some extent. (Though Gond and Mystra as his two primary deities)

To be official in the format!

MadrikVale - Madrik Street - Oghma - Cleric

An alternate beginnings for higher level characters too? That's awesome!

Hope you guys have lots of fun.

FallenMistress - Zar'ae - Sharess/Eilistraee/Mystra - Bard/Rogue/SD

[OOC Note for BOB:] I will be classified as a student! As I'm currently a Rogue/SD who shall use the academy to train as a bard

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I suppose formalities are good, have one sign up for a pre-existing character, but I'm seeing a majority of those and I'm thinking it maybe preferrable to make new faces since I'd only be signing on as a villain with Asya.

Murkoph - Asya Goodmonsdottir - Hoar - Wizard/Monk (subject to change if we want more new characters rather than oldies)

diedyesterday666 - Krin. Tarvencia - Sune/Mystra - Sorcerer/Fighter

Anatida - Aaralyn - Polytheistic - Bard/(KC).

Depending on timing may be unable to attend at all, but here it goes.

Dunecat - Almare Xy'glythar Selorn - Thrice Greatest (recognizing Oghma as an aspect of) - Wizard

Bobofwestoregon - Gerald Edmund - Helm - Apprentice Wizard

Gerald will be having a letter sent to the proprietors of this news letter which I will be PMing to you. I'm at work at the moment however, and will do so later!

// That's actually a question which bears clarification:

Has the letter been ICly sent to the region yet? If so to which cities/sectors?

I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring.

Bobo Underhill - Andrew Fryar - Lathander - Bard/Champion of Lathander

The newsletter is public in the region, but featured in a scholastic peer review journal which is printed in Cordor. The journal is a niche thing that only perhaps wizards, scholarly bards, historians, teachers, and so on would read. It is academic, not leisure. Such a publication is available for perusal in libraries, and for sale in bookstores, which exist in Kohlingen, Tarkuul, Bendir Dale and Cordor.

Constant commitment is not required. Your characters are free to come and go as they wish, and be involved in other plots, situations, offices, etc. As of yet, we have no students, which is unfortunate, but if there is no desire to roll a new character, I will create student NPCs for everyone to teach.

Anatida wrote:

Anatida - Aaralyn - Polytheistic - Bard/(KC).

Aaralyn is only lvl 9, and just discovering the actual magic behind bardic magic, if that counts her as a student. I wasn't planning on holding off her levels for this, but I can if necessary.

Not necessary at all, but that is wonderful news. As much as I have plans for my high levels, I also have a lot of fun plans for my lowbies I am eager to do.

I have the perfect student PC for this - Rook! Would she be a welcome student, BoB?

Also: Polytheistic - Scholar

For the benefit of the great number of teachers involved: She doesn't really have any of the required classes, but that's because she hasn't chosen such a path yet. She's a young'in.

Harold would probably poke his nose into this if he got a chance.

Pendor - Harold Kendry - Mystra - Wizard.

Elyon - Rosary Doodlekins - Hin pantheon, acknowledges Mystra - Sorcerer

I've always envisioned Rosary as a lifelong learner, despite being a not-so-new character.

Lo everyone!

Small update. My event area is nearly completed, so this will start rolling within the next few days.

Caron is also low level and would be a highly willing student!

Alanna Molov - Alanna of Wharftown - Polytheistic (Primary Selune) - Sympathetic Mage (PrC)

Eli Hodgewall - Hin pantheon (primary Yondalla), acknowledges Mystra - Warlock

The location for the Mage Academy has been announced following a shred business venture by a firm of magisters, capitalizing on Cordor's tendency to be unable to hold onto the territories it gains through military endeavors. Weakened by the war, and no longer having enough man power to protect all of its land holdings, the reluctant bureaucrats sold off the land holding in the Delta and a lease was made for the building. No evictions took place during the exchange or the days after, but protests did occur after the reveal was made by some concerned citizens; however, the selling off of the Delta territory, which was only technically owned by Cordor after its annexation, frees Cordor from obligations and allows them to focus on the more lucrative ventures in Gulorand.

The structure of the leased building is not changed, and the Academy adapts to the structure of the former inn.

After years of deliberation, I decided not to roll that kobold, but I'll try to drop with Ais each often at least.

Alternate Beginnings: Mage Academy

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