The University of Faldous

The University of Faldous is the training ground of all who wish to enter the service of the castle in the field of Alchemy. There they experiment and learn how to combine materials to create effects. Effects like the powder used in guns to make them fire or mimic milder versions of Heash stones.

The possibilities appear to be near limitless in this field. Ones creativity and mind decide how well they will do here. In addition to learning the alchemic arts, students learn how to discipline their minds. This is absolutely necessary if they someday wish to become a scientist at the castle.

Only 1 in 20 graduates are actually selected for service in the castle. On average, about 5 people make it to the end of the 8 year degree. The first four years is about learning the Alchemic arts, the latter four are about disciplining your mind. Individuals who don’t make it all 8 years are still typically better off than those who never went at all. This knowledge, and the skill to utilize it are rare and always in high demand.

The University of Faldous is located in the northern mountains of the Spolan Ring. The tuition here is typically rather high, but scholarships are regularly given out to those who show an exceptional aptitude for the field. In return payment, the scholarship recipient must produce one new discovery or scientific advancement a year to the University.