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[[File:Wistram | [[File: Wistram by Enuryn.jpg|thumb|350px|Wistram Academy, Bay View by [[Fanworks/Enuryn|Enuryn]]<br/>(Commissioned by [[Pirateaba]]) ]] | ||
'''Wistram Academy''', also known as the '''Isle of Mages''', and the '''Academy of Secrets''', is the premier institute for the [[Magical Schools|study of magic]] in the world. | '''Wistram Academy''', also known as the '''Isle of Mages''', and the '''Academy of Secrets''', is the premier institute for the [[Magical Schools|study of magic]] in the world. | ||
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During Wistram's construction a variety of architects had been employed, each implementing their own style. As a result, one would rarely come across a room designed in the same way. That also extends to the security of said rooms; while some have traditional, non-magical locks, requiring a stone key to unlock, others need the occupier to speak their names into it.<ref name="Pt. 1">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/06/30/s03-wistram-days-pt-1/ S03 – Wistram Days (Pt. 1)]</ref> | During Wistram's construction a variety of architects had been employed, each implementing their own style. As a result, one would rarely come across a room designed in the same way. That also extends to the security of said rooms; while some have traditional, non-magical locks, requiring a stone key to unlock, others need the occupier to speak their names into it.<ref name="Pt. 1">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/06/30/s03-wistram-days-pt-1/ S03 – Wistram Days (Pt. 1)]</ref> | ||
Over 200 years ago, Wistram was ruled by the [Archmages], one of them being [[Zelkyr]]. At some point, Zelkyr, famous for his skills in the Golem creation, managed to create Cognita, his greatest achievement. Together with her and the rest of his Golem army, Zelkyr felt confident enough to challenge the higher floors of the citadel, those that were even lethal for the [Archmages], containing spells and traps of the most powerful mages that have ever lived in Wistram. Zelkyr ''did'' succeed in conquering these floors, and with it its secrets. However, he decided to keep the possessions of those legendary mages to himself and even declared the school as his. To ensure that, he ordered his Golems to guard the entrances to the upper levels and seal it off. Outraged by this, the [Archmages] attacked him, though none managed to get past his Golems. Those who managed to survive were forced to submit to his rule. | Over 200 years ago, Wistram was ruled by the [Archmages], one of them being [[Zelkyr]]. At some point, Zelkyr, famous for his skills in the Golem creation, managed to create Cognita, his greatest achievement. Together with her and the rest of his Golem army, Zelkyr felt confident enough to challenge the higher floors of the citadel, those that were even lethal for the [Archmages], containing spells and traps of the most powerful mages that have ever lived in Wistram. Zelkyr ''did'' succeed in conquering these floors, and with it its secrets. However, he decided to keep the possessions of those legendary mages to himself and even declared the school as his. To ensure that, he ordered his Golems to guard the entrances to the upper levels and seal it off. Outraged by this, the [Archmages] attacked him, though none managed to get past his Golems. Those who managed to survive were forced to submit to his rule. | ||
One day, Cognita came down from the upper floors and announced that Archmage Zelkyr was deceased. Ever since then, she and the other Golems have been maintaining Wistram. They help the mages by taking care of the academy, fighting off intruders and so forth, but they still obey Zelkyr's will above all, barring everyone from venturing above. So while Wistram is safe, the higher magics are off-limits.<ref name="Pt.3" /> | |||
The upper floors contain are Tier 7 spells or even higher. While there are plenty of mages capable of casting Tier 5 spells, or even Tier 6, anyone who desires higher level spells has to beat Cognita and Zelkyr's best creations, which is near impossible. Over the years, countless mages challenged Cognita and the Golems. Some did it by themselves, others attacked in groups or tried to catch the Golems off-guard. None succeeded. In the present day, occasionally some group of mages decide to challenge them, but they’re always killed. | The upper floors contain are Tier 7 spells or even higher. While there are plenty of mages capable of casting Tier 5 spells, or even Tier 6, anyone who desires higher level spells has to beat Cognita and Zelkyr's best creations, which is near impossible. Over the years, countless mages challenged Cognita and the Golems. Some did it by themselves, others attacked in groups or tried to catch the Golems off-guard. None succeeded. In the present day, occasionally some group of mages decide to challenge them, but they’re always killed. |