Conclave of Arcanum

The Conclave of Arcanum is an institute of the arcane, with a focus on research, discovery, experimentation. The Conclave is also known for its counsel to the nobles of Eskarya.

History
Established 2 years after the founding of the Eskaryan Empire, Valentius Neidir travelled from the Arcane Brotherhood in Luskan to expand and expediate his research into the arcane. Upon meeting the the charismatic count of Alekas, the noble Lord introduced the acclaimed wizard to Aldwin Thorne and negotiated an agreement between parties to establish a headquarters and authority to oversee the research, protection and use of the arcane within the Empire of Eskarya. Plans for the establishment were only strengthened and expediated following an incident with an instant fortress being used as a weapon to cause destruction at the Temple of Zitus in Eskarya.

Structure
The Conclave of Arcanum is split into eleven schools, each is run by an Archmage of the associated school or field of expertise. The Conclave is equally divided with towering walls, creating eleven districts in which each school of magic is taught to students and researched by the sages of the Conclave. Each wall leads to the central Citadel of the Archmagi where students and non-members of the Conclave are strictly forbidden from entering.

Whilst the hierarchy structure of the Conclave is largely unknown, due to the secrecy surrounding the institute and its members, some members of the Conclave have been referred to in public by the following titles, though it is not known the meaning or rank.

Membership to the Conclave of Arcanum is as strict and secret as the order itself, with permission being required from a noble or Eskarya and printed declaration and character reference before an application to study within the conclave can be submitted.