[quote="Emblematic Phrase"] Knowledge is Power. Power is Protection. [/quote] ==== Description ==== The Frostspire Academy is a renowned institution dedicated to the study of magic, history, and the natural world of the Frostbound Tundra. It is a center of learning, research, and defense, attracting scholars, mages, and adventurers from across the land. **Values:** Knowledge, Wisdom, Discovery, Protection **Leader:** [[Archmage Velkar Frostborne]] **Symbol:** A towering institution perched near the edge of the city, the Frostspirstylized snowflake with swirling currents, symbolizing the interplay of magic and the natural world. ==== Goals ==== * Advance the understanding of magic and its applications. * Preserve and share knowledge of the tundra's history and lore. * Provide magical support to Frosthaven and its allies. * Protect the Academy is a place of arcane study and experimentation. Its frostglass spire reaches skyward, emitting a faint, bluish glow visibleand its scholars from anywhere in Frosthaven. Scholars and mages from across the tundra gather here to study frost magic, Abyssal influence, and lost relicthreats. ==== Purpose ==== * A resource for magical research, spell scrolls, and knowledge about the tundra. * A place where adventurers can consult sages or acquire enchanted items. * A hub for faction intrigue, as many houses and organizations vie for the Academy’s resources. ==== NPCs ==== [[Archmage Velkar Frostborne]], the head of the Academy, known for his obsession with Abyssal studies.Allegiance ==== * **Primary:** [[Frosthaven]] * **Secondary:** [[Frostwardens]] (for research and intelligence sharing), [[House Frostveil]] (for patronage and support)