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Cheval Halls

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The Cheval Hall Academy is the main magical education and research institution on the Cheval Isle (with Ionos coming in second).

The studies and research allowed at the Hall is specifically regulated by the Aerocracy. Research that is of more interest to the Aerocracy is prioritized and given additional funding. Professors, researchers, scholars, etc. from places outside the isle are sometimes invited to work here, and sometimes are backed by the Aerocracy with or without their knowledge.

Halls of Arcana:

The Halls of Arcana is the hub of magical education, where students learn the various disciplines of arcane magic and practical spellcasting.

  1. Arcane Force Tower:

    • Studies in elemental magic and advanced spellcasting techniques.
    • Magical combat training and dueling practice.
    • Abjuration studies and practice (personal fields and area wards)

  2. Enchantment Hub: (including mechanical Artificery)

    • Courses in enchanting objects with magical properties.
    • Rune crafting and inscriptions.
    • Studies in creating magical artifacts.

  3. Wizards’ Hall: (and library)

    • Extensive collection of magical tomes, scrolls, and grimoires. The actual scrolls containing basic spells can be found here, free of change to use by students.
    • Research on ancient spells and classic (3.5e) magics.
    • Potions and elixir brewing classes.
    • Spell theory and combinatorics lectures.

  4. Applied Arcana Laboratory:

    • Alchemical experiments and potion-making.
    • Practical conjuration (summoning) and evocation.
    • Ethereal studies and probabilistic divination.

  5. Mystic Gardens: (Alchemical/Arcane component garden)

    • Herbology and alchemical botanics.
    • Magical creature care and training.
    • Outdoor spellcasting and nature-based magic. Generally Druidics

Halls of History:

The Halls of History focus on preserving magical knowledge, artifacts, and understanding the historical context of magic in the world.

  1. Magical Archives:

    • Historical records of magical events and figures.
    • Preservation of ancient texts and scrolls.
    • Magical archaeology and artifact restoration.

  2. Chronomancer’s Hall:

    • Study of time manipulation and temporal magic.
    • Study of language and visual arts focusing on the distant past as well as imaginings of the distant future

  3. The Grand Museum of Magic: (open to the public!)

    • Exhibits showcasing magical artifacts and relics.
    • Displays on the history of magical creatures.
    • Magical art and sculptures from various eras.

  4. Ethereal Observatory:

    • Celestial and astral studies.
    • Star chart creation and astrological divination. Studies of past, present, and future astronomy/astrology
    • Experimental exploration of otherworldly realms through Blue Dreams or Oneiromancy.

  5. The History Keep:

    • Records of the academy’s own history.
    • Interviews with magical practitioners of the past (via necromancy or recorded animated scrolls).
    • Ancestral and family lineage studies in magic.

Establishments on and Around Campus

Pubs and Bars:

  1. The Enchanted Chalice Tavern
  2. The Wizard’s Whimsy Pub
  3. The Feywine Cellar
  4. Dragon’s Roost Tavern
  5. The Spellbound Tankard

Restaurants:

  1. Hero’s Feast Hall (conjured buffet)
  2. The Crystal Chalice Dining (fancy place)
  3. Arcane Flavors Bistro (weird experimental place)
  4. The Starlight Supper Club (this is dangerously close to a strip club/Hooters)
  5. Elemental Eats Restaurant (lots of spicy and minty stuff)

Cafes and Tea Houses:

  1. The Potionista Café (some actual potions)
  2. Rune and Brew Café (genuine dwarven beverages, some seriously spicy or spiked)
  3. Celestial Brews Café
  4. Mystic Mornings Coffee House
  5. The Serene Spell Tea Lounge

Recreation and Entertainment:

  1. Astral Arena (an illusory arena projected over the Left garden on weekends for magical sports)
  2. Theater House (for theatrical performances)
  3. The Enchanted Dueling Club (nonlethal dueling club)
  4. Mystic Music Pavilion (outdoor music pavilion in the garden)
  5. Crystal Ballroom Dance Hall (for formal functions. Open to bookings for free for students, 100 GP a night for non-students)
  6. The Arcane Art Gallery (for enchanted or mundane art crafted with the aid of magic)

People of Interest

Notable Professors

1. Professor Elowen Moonshadow (Elf):

  • Appearance: Tall and graceful with silver hair and emerald eyes. She wears flowing robes adorned with celestial symbols.
  • Background: An ancient elf with centuries of magical experience and a deep connection to the stars. Can be found in the Ethereal Observatory
  • Specialization: Celestial Magic
  • Teaches: Advanced Celestial Studies, Oneiromancy 101.

2. Professor Thistle Bramblefoot (Satyr):

  • Appearance: A jovial satyr with leafy hair and a crown of flowers. He exudes a natural charm and wears earth-toned attire.
  • Background: A master herbalist and druid, known for his extensive knowledge of magical plants and herbs. Often found in the Mystic Gardens
  • Specialization: Herbology and Natural Magic
  • Teaches: Herbology, Druidcraft 101, and Nature’s Mysteries.

3. Professor Dain Stonehammer (Dwarf):

  • Appearance: Stocky, tan, and bearded with curly hair and intricate runic tattoos. He’s often seen with a hammer and chisel at his side.
  • Background: A skilled runecrafter from a prestigious dwarven lineage.
  • Specialization: Rune Magic (enchantment) and artificery.
  • Teaches: Runecrafting, artificery 101.

4. Professor Lidia Greenbloom (Halfling):

  • Appearance: A cheerful halfling with a rosy complexion and freckles. She’s often found wearing vibrant, nature-themed attire.
  • Background: An adventurous halfling who has a deep connection to the natural world.
  • Specialization: Elemental Magic and evocation
  • Teaches: Elemental Manipulation, Evocation 101, and Elemental Harmony (elemental abjuration).

5. Professor Nicholas Flemming (Human):

  • Appearance: An enigmatic figure with fiery red hair and piercing blue eyes. He dresses in unassuming attire of a style uncommon to Cheval (sweater, slacks, dress shirt)
  • Background: A very knowledgeable historian and sorcerer, rumored to have a mysterious past.
  • Specialization: History
  • Teaches: Arcane and Global history

6. Professor Selene Thistledown (Gnome):

  • Appearance: An eccentric gnome inventor with wild, silver hair and oversized spectacles. She wears a lab coat covered in magical gadgets.
  • Background: A tinkerer extraordinaire who loves inventing magical contraptions.
  • Specialization: Artificery and Gadgets
  • Teaches: Artificer’s Workshop, Magical Gadgets, and Innovation in Magic.

7. Professor Kragg Thunderfist (Half-Orc):

  • Appearance: A burly half-orc shaman with tribal tattoos and a staff adorned with feathers and bones.
  • Background: A powerful shaman with a deep connection to the spirit world.
  • Specialization: Shamanism and Spirit Magic
  • Teaches: Spirit Conjuring, Druidic Rituals, and Ancestral Magic.

8. Professor Fizzlewick Snickertop (Gnome):

  • Appearance: A sprightly gnome with spiky hair and oversized glasses. He’s always seen with a notepad and mechanical (animated) pencil.
  • Background: An eccentric inventor and magical scholar.
  • Specialization: Magical Theory and Invention
  • Teaches: Magical Theories, Ethereal Mechanics, and Experimental Magic.

9. Professor Seraphina Songshadow (Elf):

  • Appearance: A graceful elven bard with long, silver hair and a voice like honey. She wears intricate robes adorned with musical notes. An enjoyer of Corellon, though not a worshipper
  • Background: An elegant bard with expertise in bardic magic, history, and storytelling.
  • Specialization: Bardic Magic and Songcraft
  • Teaches: Bardic Arts, Enchantment through Music, and Magical Melodies.

10. Professor Aetherios Stavros (Centaur):

  • Appearance: A majestic centaur with a sleek chestnut coat and a silver mane. He carries an ornate staff.
  • Background: A weather mage with a penchant for controlling storms.
  • Specialization: Weather Magic and Elemental Control
  • Teaches: Storm Mastery, Weather Manipulation, and Elemental Balance.

Notable students

1. Elowen Windrider (Elf):

  • Appearance: Tall and slender with flowing silver hair, vibrant green eyes, and intricate tattoos. She wears elegant robes adorned with celestial motifs.
  • Background: An elf from a respected lineage of star mages.
  • Studies: Advanced Celestial Magic and Astral Projection.

2. Damian Bramblewood (Satyr):

  • Appearance: A cheerful satyr with leafy hair, a wreath of flowers, and a perpetual smile. He wears earthy-toned clothing.
  • Background: Comes from a long line of druids and nature enthusiasts.
  • Studies: Herbology, Potion-Making, and Nature’s Magic.

3. Baelor Stoneforge (Dwarf):

  • Appearance: Stocky and stout with a thick beard, braided with small runes. He often carries a hammer and chisel.
  • Background: Hails from a renowned family of runecrafters.
  • Studies: Runecrafting, Inscriptions, and Ancient Glyphs.

4. Phoebe Sotiris (Halfling):

  • Appearance: A petite and vibrant halfling with a sunny disposition. She dresses in earthy, comfortable clothing.
  • Background: Grew up in a halfling community deeply connected to nature.
  • Studies: Elemental Manipulation and Nature’s Magic.

5. Kaela Emberheart (Human):

  • Appearance: Fiery red hair, intense green eyes, and a determined expression. She wears crimson and gold robes.
  • Background: Aspires to become a master pyromancer.
  • Studies: Fire Magic, Pyromancy, and Flame Alchemy.

6. Kyma Spark (Gnome):

  • Appearance: A whimsical gnome inventor with wild hair and oversized goggles. Always surrounded by gadgets.
  • Background: Comes from a long line of gadgeteers and inventors.
  • Studies: Artificery, Magical Gadgets, and Innovation in Magic.

7. Panos Theodorou (Half-Orc):

  • Appearance: A burly half-orc. Soft spoken and studious, spends a lot of time studying history and art.
  • Background: A shamanistic half-orc with a strong connection to the spirits.
  • Studies: Shamanistic Rituals, Spirit Conjuring, and Ancestral Magic.

8. Felix Gizmo (Gnome):

  • Appearance: A young, enthusiastic gnome with spiky hair and a perpetual grin. Carries various contraptions.
  • Background: Aspires to push the boundaries of magical invention.
  • Studies: Ethereal Mechanics, Experimental Magic, and Gadgets.

9. Melody Whisperwind (Elf):

  • Appearance: Graceful elven bard with long, silver hair and a melodious voice. She wears flowing, music-themed robes.
  • Background: Born into a family of renowned elven bards.
  • Studies: Bardic Arts, Enchantment through Music, and Magical Melodies.

10. Evander ‘Stormcaller’ Kostas (Human):

  • Appearance: Tall and imposing with stormy gray eyes and a penchant for wearing weather-themed accessories.
  • Background: Aspires to become a master of weather manipulation.
  • Studies: Weather Magic, Storm Mastery, and Elemental Balance.

These diverse students bring their unique backgrounds and aspirations to the magical academy, creating a vibrant and dynamic learning environment.

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