Ioth Academy Curriculum

It's no easy task raising a mage. Here's a list of classes students take during their tenure at Ioth Academy

First Year

Red Robes
Fundamental Arcana Steps of Spellcasting Reading & Writing Arithmetic

Elective	Benefit
Arts & Crafts	+1 Tool Proficiency

Completion: Level 2

Second Year

Orange Robes
Somatic Exercises Principles of Arcana Syntax of Magic Reading, Writing, Arithmetic

Elective	Benefit
Herbalism	Intelligence (Nature) or Tool Proficiency: Herbalists Kit
Magical History	Intelligence (History), or advantage on Intelligence (History) checks involving mages and magic
Elemental Studies	Advantage On Intelligence (Arcana) checks regarding The Elements
Spiritualism	Intelligence (Religion) or Advantage on Intelligence (Religion) checks to identify entities

Completion: Level 3

Third Year

Yellow Robes
Spell Theory Taxonomy of Magic Discipline Logic & Rhetoric

Electives	Benefits
Alchemy	Tool Proficiency: Alchemist's Supplies. Craft Potions
Runic Alphabets	Advantage on Intelligence checks involving Runes. Craft Scrolls
Planar Metageometry	Advantage on Intelligence checks involving the Four Kingdoms
Supernatural Philosophy	Advantage on Intelligence checks to identify magical creatures

Completion: Level 4

Fourth year

Green Robes
Traditions of Magic Arcane Self Defense Spell Formulae Metaphysical Education

Electives	Benefits
Etiology	Advantage on Intelligence checks involving Dawn Magic
Draconic Studies	Language (Draconic)
Advanced Elemental Studies	Feat: Elemental Adept
Artifice	Feat: Artificer Initiate.

Completion: +1 Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma

Fifth Year

Blue Robes

Core Classes

Course	Teacher	Description	Exam 1	Exam 2
Arcane Theories & Proofs	Acacius	The theory side of Spell Matrices. This class teaches more advanced fundamentals of magic, asking students to explain how magic works on a large/worldwide scale as well as on a small, micro scale. To pass this class, you need to be able to model and predict how magic will flow or behave under various conditions.	Intelligence (Arcana) & Wisdom (Insight) OR Charisma (none)oh wait	Intelligence (Investigation) & Wisdom (Perception)
Numerology	Tana Raulnor	Magic has a lot of math. Anacra is built on a pattern of Four. Glyphs and runes can change based on how they're aligned with each other. Spell matrices require precise construction. The more complex the magic you're trying to work, the greater the risk that math will be involved.	Intelligence (Arcana) & Intelligence (Investigation)	Intelligence (Nature) & Wisdom (Insight)
Spell Matrices	Iebrus Gulm	A prerequisite to casting Second Circle magic, Spell Matrices teaches students how to build more complex energy structures. It involves not only book knowledge and complex theories, but mental focus and discipline.	Intelligence (Arcana) & Dexterity (Sleight of Hand)	Dexterity (Acrobatics) OR Strength (Athletics), and Wisdom (Insight) OR Constitution Save
World Studies	Bethrynna Cogarraigh	This is a comprehensive overview of the world outside the academy. It focuses on the history of the world and brings students up to speed on the various cultures of the Sunswept Lands, both nearby and abroad.	Intelligence (History) & Intelligence (Religion)	Wisdom (Insight) OR Charisma (Persuasion) & Intelligence (Nature)

Electives

Elective	Teacher	Description	Benefit	Exam 1	Exam 2
Otherworld Studies	Ceobotun		Advantage on Intelligence checks involving Fey or the Otherworld	Intelligence (Arcana) & Intelligence (Wisdom)
Underworld Studies	Nasima		Advantage on Intelligence checks involving the Underworld	Intelligence (Arcana) & Intelligence (Wisdom)
Overworld Studies	Krec		Advantage on Intelligence checks involving the Sky Kingdom	Intelligence (History) & Intelligence (Nature)
History and Tactics of Battle and Warfare	Inril Untermauler		Advantage on Intelligence (History) checks involving battles and armies	Intelligence (History) & Wisdom (Insight)

Completion Bonus

Gain +1 Cantrip

Sixth Year

Indigo Robes
Binding & Wards Arcane Self Defense II Spellcraft Second Circle Theory

Elective	Benefit
Illusion	Learn one Illusion spell
Divination	Learn one Divination spell
Enchantment	Learn one Enchantment spell
Abjuration	Learn one Abjuration spell

Completion: Level 5

Seventh Year

Violet Robes
Independent Study Cosmological Metaphysics Focus & Focii Esoterra

Elective	Benefit
Transmutation	Learn one Transmutation spell
Evocation	Learn one Evocation spell
Necromancy	Learn one Necromancy spell
Conjuration	Learn one Conjuration spell

Graduation: Title of Mage.

Continued Studies

After completing their seven years of initial studies, students may graduate as Mages. They may choose to enroll in one of the Towers of Wizardry, choosing a focus and pursuing an advanced degree. They may also apply for an apprenticeship, working directly with a Master at the academy. Either of these paths may allow them to receive the title of Magus.
To receive the title of Master, a Magus must create a new spell, magic item, or major contribution in their field of specialty, then submit their findings to the High Circle. The High Circle may accept the applicant as a Master and bestow upon them the recognition their work deserves, as well as access to even more restricted information and resources.
The title of Archmage is reserved for those who have mastered the Third Circle of magic. If you have to ask if you're an archmage, you're not an archmage.