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Wizard Academy Applications

Optional character creation minigame for wizard characters to determine which magical academy they attended, providing roleplay opportunities and networking connections within The Crescent.

Application Process

  • Three attempts to apply (each represents months of preparation)

  • Each attempt: Choose a specific academy, then roll 2d20 + Intelligence modifier + School modifier

  • If accepted to multiple schools, you may choose your school

Choose Before Rolling

You must pick which academy you're applying to before rolling dice. No switching to easier schools after seeing your result, and you cannot have a result "falldown" to a lower tier school!

The Five Great Academies

Magical Responsibility

Every path demands meticulous documentation and attention to magical pollution/environmental impact. All wizards must understand their role in maintaining magical balance in The Crescent.

Location: Eredor's Peak
Acceptance Threshold: 35+
Modifiers: None

The most prestigious magical institution in The Crescent, located atop Eredor in River Crowns mountain range near Illyndra.

Key Features:

  • Graduates automatically receive a recommendation letter (gives access to restricted areas of libraries)

  • Comprehensive, generalist education covering all schools of magic

  • Produces powerful, well-rounded mages who often become advisors to rulers and archmages

  • Graduates are respected across all factions

  • Hold significant influence in The Five Councils

Location:" Bhel Kurzum
Acceptance Threshold: 30+
Modifiers: Non-Duergar/Non-Gnome -3, can cast Abjuration/Evocation** spells +2

Underground chambers carved from volcanic rock, specializing in protective wards and elemental mastery.

Key Features:

  • Expert training in magical radiation containment

  • Resonance magic in enclosed environments

  • Strict discipline and precision-focused curriculum

  • Strong connections to Iron Pact mining operations

Location:" Illyndra
Acceptance Threshold: 30+
Modifiers: Eldari +3, can cast Illusion/Transmutation** spells +2

Crystalline spires bathed in the eternal light of Illyndra, focusing on light manipulation and matter transformation.

Key Features:

  • Pioneers in sustainable transformation magic

  • Artistic approach to magical education

  • Strong rivalry with Astramagus Academy

  • Connections to Eldari cultural institutions

Location:" Ecleptara
Acceptance Threshold: 30+
Modifiers: Drow +3, can cast Divination/Conjuration** spells +2

Ancient drow institution maintaining rich traditions of celestial and arcane studies.

Key Features:

  • Architecture integrates star maps and prophecy chambers

  • Experts in planar magical ecosystems

  • Extraplanar energy management specialists

  • Academic rivalry with Luminalis Academy

  • Deep connections to drow political structures

Location:" Cairune
Acceptance Threshold: 25+
Modifiers:** None

More accessible but still respected institution focusing on practical magical applications.

Key Features:

  • Serves local communities across The Crescent

  • Produces town wizards and magical administrators

  • Sustainable magic practices

  • Strong ties to The Concord trade networks

  • Welcomes students from all peoples

If You Didn't Get In, Don't Worry

There are plenty of other ways wizards learn their craft. Being accepted into an academy provides roleplay flavor and potential hooks into other characters and factions, but no mechanical benefits. Alternative backgrounds might include:

  • Self-taught hedge wizard
  • Environmental researcher studying Wardstone decay
  • Arcane accountant optimizing spell components
  • Archive apprentice organizing magical disaster records

Using This System

This minigame provides:

  • Roleplay hooks through academic rivalries and alumni networks

  • Social connections within The Crescent's magical community

  • Background justification for magical knowledge and specializations

  • Faction relationships based on institutional politics

The system reflects The Crescent's themes of institutional complexity and the importance of established networks in a world where infrastructure and political connections matter as much as individual ability.

For core mechanical rules, see House Rules →
For character creation guidance, see **Character Creation →