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Equarra’s College of Magic

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BySuraia Silverbell

“Knowledge belongs to all who can wield it wisely.”

Overview

Equarra’s College of Magic is one of the most respected arcane academies on the Xaverion Islands and the only openly multi-racial college of magic in the archipelago. Located on the neutral island of Andoran, it draws students from every major race and region who wish to study magic in a structured, scholarly environment.

The college was founded according to the belief that anyone with talent and discipline should have the chance to learn magic, regardless of race or origin. Its graduates can be found across the islands as court mages, researchers, ritualists, ward-setters, and teachers.

Location

Equarra’s College of Magic stands on the island of Andoran, west of Tanea and roughly in the centre of the Xaverion Islands.

Key nearby locations:

  • Andoran Harbor – the main city on Andoran’s southern coast and a major transport hub for neighbouring islands. The college uses the harbour as its primary point of arrival for students and visiting scholars.

  • Middleton – a small town within walking distance of the college, with a tavern, temple, and small market. Middleton largely exists to support the college’s needs and visitors who are not themselves students.

  • Clode Forest – east of Middleton and the college, covering much of the remaining island. It contains the ancient ruins of Leaferon and the Dawnspirit Labyrinth, both frequent subjects of magical and historical study (and cautionary tales) for students.

Founding & Vision

The college was founded by the elven mage Equarra Silverblade, who had already been studying magic for centuries.

  • Founding date:

  • Founder’s age at “present day” (Year 22):

    • Equarra is recorded as being 593 years old, with a long history of arcane research before establishing the college.

Equarra’s vision:

Everyone with magical talent deserves an equal chance to study,
and together we can learn more than any one people could alone.

From the beginning, the college has:

  • Accepted students of any race willing to abide by its rules.

  • Focused on broad, foundational magical theory before specialisation.

  • Encouraged research, experimentation, and responsible use of magic.

Admission & Tuition

Equarra’s College is not a charity, but it is also not restricted to nobility.

Entrance Process:

  • Prospective students undergo a test of magical affinity, serving as the entrance exam.

  • Those who show sufficient potential are offered a place.

Tuition:

  • Students pay a fee yearly, continuing until they graduate or drop out.

  • The fee is described as not exorbitant, but not cheap either:

    • affordable for many middle-class families,

    • but still a significant investment, often requiring support from patrons or sponsors.

Literacy:

  • Any student who cannot yet read and write the common language receives basic instruction in reading and writing before progressing.

Course of Study

Most students take 2–4 years to complete their education, typically studying four subjects per year.

  • Years 1–2: Core / mandatory subjects (the foundation).

  • Years 3–4: Optional specialisation classes for those who wish to go deeper.

First Year – Core Classes

  1. Theories of Magic

    • In-depth exploration of how magic functions on Eonil.

    • Competing models, historical approaches, and known limitations.

  2. The Language of Magic

    • Reading, writing, and speaking the magical language.

    • Essential for runes, formal spells, and advanced rituals.

  3. Manipulation of Magic

    • Converting raw magic into elemental expressions (fire, water, air, earth, etc.).

    • Safety protocols and basic control exercises.

  4. Rituals and Magic

    • Fundamentals of ritual structure, circles, and offerings.

    • How to use magic to fuel and stabilise rituals.

Second Year – Core Classes

  1. The Rune Language

    • Comprehensive study of runes: meanings, forms, proper inscription.

    • Pronunciation, construction of rune chains, and practical applications.

  2. Magical Phenomenon

    • How to identify, study, and document magical anomalies.

    • Methods of testing, containment, and neutralisation.

  3. Magical Creatures

    • Habits, habitats, and behavioural patterns of known magical creatures.

    • Field-study preparation and safety.

  4. Magical Components

    • Magical plants, stones, and other materials commonly used in spells and rituals.

    • Harvesting and storage practices.

Specialisations (Advanced Classes)

After completing the core curriculum, students may pursue one or more of the following:

  • Enchantments & Magical Item Creation

    • Fundamentals of enchanting objects.

    • Binding effects, durability, and failure risks.

  • Elemental Specialisation

    • Deep study into one chosen element (fire, water, air, earth, etc.).

    • Advanced manipulation, larger-scale spells, and elemental theory.

  • Neutralising Dark Magic

    • Known methods from history that have successfully countered dark magic.

    • Strategies for dealing with curses, corruptive forces, and Ghor-touched phenomena.

Faculty

Known professors at Equarra’s College include:

  • Equarra Silverblade – Founder & Archmage

    • An elven mage with hundreds of years of experience.

    • Founded the college as a place for all races to study magic.

  • Professor Grillan Dawnsly – Magical Creatures; Rituals and Magic

    • Teaches Magical Creatures and Rituals and Magic.

    • Known for his published book “The Science of Turning Non-Magical Creatures into Magical Creatures”.

  • Professor Ellord Dreadrock – Enchantments & Trickster Studies

    • Professor of Enchantments and Magical Item Creation.

    • Specialises in trickster magic and focuses on counteracting the mischief and dangers of Tricksters.

  • Professor Isaac Midland – Theories of Magic

    • Human professor responsible for Theories of Magic.

    • Often cited in discussions about the philosophical nature of magic on Eonil.

Campus Life & Middleton

Students at Equarra’s College of Magic live in a setting that mixes quiet study with nearby wilderness and history:

  • On campus – dormitories, lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, and ritual spaces.

  • Middleton – the nearby town offers:

    • A small tavern for food, drink, and gossip.

    • A temple serving local spiritual needs.

    • A market square with open stalls, catering mostly to students, staff, and visiting families.

The college and Middleton are strongly intertwined:

  • Many of Middleton’s residents work for or around the college.

  • Travellers coming to see the college or consult its mages often stay in Middleton.

Nearby Study Sites: Leaferon & Dawnspirit Labyrinth

Equarra’s College sits in striking range of some of Andoran’s most mysterious and dangerous places, often used as case studies in classes:

  • Leaferon (Ruins)

    • Ancient ruins deep in Clode Forest, believed to have been a fortress or small city.

    • Popular theory: it was once a Fairy and Pixie Court dating back to the First Era.

    • Looted long ago—likely during the Age of Darkness—but still studied for residual magic and history.

  • Dawnspirit Labyrinth

    • West of Leaferon, believed to have been one of its gardens.

    • Infested with Ghor minions: pixies, tricksters, and unnaturally large, corrupted insects.

    • Often referenced in classes like Magical Creatures, Magical Phenomenon, and Neutralising Dark Magic as an example of a site where field work is theoretically instructive but practically very dangerous.

These locations make Andoran an ideal base for a college focused on both theoretical and applied magic, though students are typically forbidden to venture there unsupervised.

Reputation in the Present Day (Year 22, Fifth Era)

By Year 22 of the Fifth Era, Equarra’s College of Magic is widely regarded as:

  • One of the best schools of magic in the Xaverion Islands.

  • The premier multi-racial arcane college, known for accepting students from many cultures.

  • A centre of serious research, particularly in:

    • magical theory,

    • runes and ritual structures,

    • magical creatures and phenomena,

    • and methods of neutralising dark magic.

While other traditions and private tutors still exist, Equarra’s College is the place most people think of when they say someone was “properly trained in magic.”

It stands as a symbol of what Equarra intended from the start:
a place where knowledge is shared, talent is honed, and magic is studied as both art and responsibility, not merely as a weapon or a gift to be used without understanding.

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