Strixhaven University
Founded seven centuries ago by five ancient dragons, Strixhaven is the premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all over. Each equipped with its own campus and faculty, Strixhaven’s five colleges—summarized in the Colleges of Strixhaven table—cover a vast array of academic and magical specialties.
As a Strixhaven student, you start with a well-rounded education in a rigorous first-year program. In your second year, you choose your preferred specialty at one of the five colleges. You can also partake in a vibrant campus life, with plenty of clubs and other activities. You might even play on one of Strixhaven’s prestigious Mage Tower teams and bask in the adoration of cheering crowds!
Purpose / Function
A student’s course of learning at Strixhaven involves exploring the tension between these opposing principles, which typically involves late-night arguments in residence halls and study rooms. The university’s teaching philosophy is built on the idea that exploring opposites leads to an understanding of a greater whole. Most people believe that only a being with the wisdom (and long life) of the Founder Dragons or the archaics can truly master both halves of a school’s dichotomy, but a mage must learn at least the rudiments of those halves. A Strixhaven graduate is expected to leave the university prepared to argue the fundamental issues of their school’s philosophies.
Alterations
Docks to ships to bring students to campus.
Architecture
Well-maintained roads connect the six campuses, and walking from one to another can take a half-hour or more. Regular shuttles—large carriages drawn by horselike automata—run on an hourly schedule between a station near the Biblioplex and each of the satellite campuses, making the journey in about 15 minutes. In addition, each campus has multiple permanent teleportation circles, which faculty and more advanced students can use when they require instantaneous travel, and several magical portals exist as well. These portals can be unpredictable: they aren’t necessarily open all the time, they don’t always lead to the same places, and some require complicated conditions or keys to open.
History
To this day, the Founder Dragons roam the world. They no longer associate directly with Strixhaven, preferring to let the deans of the colleges speak in their stead. The dragons’ knowledge is vast, but their tempers can prove short. Mages seek them out only to learn the most elusive secrets.
Tourism
- Archway Commons
- Bow's End Tavern
- Captain Dapplewing’s Manor
- Conjurot Hall
- Displinary Bog
- Effigy Row
- Firejolt Cafe
- Grandloft Hall
- Kollema Hall
- Opus Walk
- Pillardrop
- Sedgemoor
- Silver Bay
- Strixhaven Stadium
- The Arithmodrome
- The Biblioplex
- The Cultivarium
- The Dramarium
- The Palace of Truth
- The Rose Stage
- Torus Hall
- Widdershins Hall
- Adrix
- Agatha Zaphrin
- Agusta Tullus, Dean of Order
- Albus Marinelli
- Amymone
- Arkin Minexes, Peppy Instructor
- Asatha kimbatuul
- Atutur Dustfall
- Aurora Luna Wynterstarr
- Banefre Wordsmith
- Banica Belladonna
- Beledros Witherbloom
- Bhedum "Rampart" Sooviij
- Breena, the Demagogue
- Brenneth Blackstone, Scriptology Star
- Cadoras Damellawar
- Catherine Sheperd
- Deekah, Fractal Theorist
- Dina
- Dithioz Lunarforce
- Drazhomir Yarnask
- Egbert Loryax
- Embrose Lu, Dean of Shadow
- Ennath Galanodel
- Eric Bjorgson
- Fain, The Broker
- Farid Kahn
- Galazeth Prismari
- Grayson Wildemere
- Greptes Shadowtail
- Greta Gorunn
- Gyome, Master Chef
- Hafra Distantspirit
- Helezanna Greenbreath
- Hofi Ghostforge
- Imbrham, Dean of Theory
- Ingrid Egilsdaughter
- Jafar Hadid
- Javenesh Stoutclaw
- Kestra Rockgrip
- Kianne, Dean of Substance
- Killian Lu
- Kiya Alwan
- Larine Arneza
- Lisette, Dean of the Root
- Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
- Mallek Cottontail
- Mavinda Sharpbeak, Students' Advocate
- Melwythorne
- Meritamen Ghagha
- Mina Lee
- Myrrena Wormrook
- Nassari, Dean of Expresson
- Nehi Dawoud
- Nev
- Nils, Discipline Enforcer
- Nora Ann Wu
- Olthekh of the Marked
- Osgir, the Reconstructor
- Plargg, Dean of Chaos
- Prudence Nightfall
- Quentillius Antphiun Melentor III
- Quintorius Kand
- Ragu
- Raven Ordiella
- Rebecca "Becca" Dominic
- Reiwan Arnwald
- Rimmon Balance
- Rinn Silverfrond
- Roderic Casterlin
- Rootha Squallheart
- Rosimyffenbip "Rosie" Wuzfeddlims
- Rubina Larkingdale
- Ruxa, Patient Professor
- Shadows in the Wind "Shadow"
- Shadrix Silverquill
- Shaile Talonrock, Dean of Radiance
- Shuvadri Glintmantle
- Spert
- Tanazir Quandrix
- Tilana Kapule
- Tivash, Gloom Summoner
- Urzmaktok Grojsh
- Utok October
- Uvilda Mistcoiler, Dean of Perfection
- Valentin, Dean of the Vein
- Velomachus Lorehold
- Verelda Lang, Arcano-Biologist
- Veyran, Voice of Duality
- Willow "Will" Nalio
- Willowdusk, Essence Seer
- Yedora, Grave Gardener
- Yeslynn Shiandrant
- Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
- Zanther Bowen
- Zeggag
- Zimone Wola
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