The Lyceum of Lidonia

Named after one of the most influential minds of the early Age of Heroes, Princess Lidonia, the Lyceum of Lidonia is the greatest academic institution in Tal'Dorei and the broader world. The Alabaster Lyceum in Ayton is the highest place of learning in Tal'Dorei, serving as an arcane college and research facility for magical and divine artifacts. Many prominent wizards have graduated or studied at the lyceum at some point, and those that aren't on staff often teach classes as guest lecturers.

The building appears to be built out of white marble, with very high ceilings, stretching up in some areas as high as 80 feet. Much of the building appears to be lit by magical orbs that are either set into the walls or into chandeliers. Some of the rooms have carved pillars depicting battles between devas and demons that spiral up the pillars. The building has guards near the entrances adorned with silver and gold armor wearing elven-like helmets. A Circle of Teleportation is located within the Lyceum.

Lead by Headmaster Thurmond Adlam an extremely elderly human male with a shaved face and balding head with a bit of very short hair in the back. How now is on the verge of retirement and there are a number of powerful magisters vying for control over the Lyceum. Combined with the incredible power the Lyceum has over the Council of Tal'Dorei many organization, nobles and forces desire the power the Headmaster seat will give them.

Tuition at the Lyceum is expensive, so most of its students come from money or a family of high station. Students come to research the history and lore of Gaia, learn about politics and government, or refine their spellcasting as a wizard or sorcerer.

Figures of Interest

Headmaster Thrumond Adlam

Headmaster Thurmond is the Elderly headmaster of the Lyceum of Lidonia, having held the position for more than 40 years. He is considered by most to be one of the most powerful living wizards and a master of the arcane, though his advanced age has slowly become a worry for the Lyceum and those that look up to him. Once the foremost researcher in his day, Thurmond became a teacher at the Lyceum more than 90 years ago, leading him to be the optimal choice for the position of Headmaster when it last opened.