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| ===== Summary ===== | ===== Summary ===== |
| The **University of Dalreoch** is the premier institution of higher learning in [[:skyss:places:daelriata|Dael Riata]]. Located on the banks of the River Reoch just outside the capital city of [[:skyss:places:dalreoch|Dalreoch]], it is renowned for its studies in the liberal arts, philosophy, and its cutting-edge (if occasionally volatile) research into alchemy and transmutation. | The **University of Dalreoch** is the oldest educational establishment in [[:skyss:places:daelriata|Dael Riata]], possessing a history that pre-dates the formation of the Kingdom itself. While it is now a sprawling centre for advanced research, it began as a modest institution teaching divinity, [[:skyss:chars:philosophers|philosophy]], and literacy as a single, unified course. Located on the banks of the River Reoch just outside the capital city of [[:skyss:places:dalreoch|Dalreoch]], it is renowned for its studies in the liberal arts, philosophy, and its cutting-edge (if occasionally volatile) research into alchemy and transmutation. |
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| | ==== Modern Specialisation ==== |
| | Over the centuries, the university has evolved into a premier institution for the "dangerous arts." While the core towers still house the Liberal Arts and Law faculties, the island laboratories have become world-renowned for their work in **fire and transmutation**. These facilities are designed with light roofs and earthworks to mitigate the frequent accidental explosions inherent in alchemical research. |
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| ===== Description ===== | ===== Description ===== |
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| ===== History ===== | ===== History ===== |
| Established in the early 500s, the university has survived centuries of civil war and foreign invasion. During the minority of [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]], the **Earl of Ardmor** (Sean Alpin) ensured the young monarch received a thorough education from the university's faculty. | The university’s true age is "older than anyone can properly evidence," existing long before the [[:skyss:chars:daels:ranald|Ranald]] dynasty or even the earlier [[:skyss:chars:daels:riata|Riata]] kings established central rule. The university has survived centuries of civil war and foreign invasion. In its earliest form, the curriculum was less specialised, focusing primarily on the foundational pillars of divinity and literacy. During the minority of [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]], the **Earl of Ardmor** (Sean Alpin) ensured the young monarch received a thorough education from the university's faculty. |
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| In the current political climate of 774, the university serves as a neutral ground for the kingdom's savants and philosophers. It is currently a focal point for internal reform, with petitions before the Estates regarding the recognition of new faculty positions and the pardoning of scholars who were previously caught on the wrong side of the [[:skyss:chars:daels:queen_s_war|Queen’s War]]. | In the current political climate of 774, the university serves as a neutral ground for the kingdom's savants and philosophers. It is currently a focal point for internal reform, with petitions before the Estates regarding the recognition of new faculty positions and the pardoning of scholars who were previously caught on the wrong side of the [[skyss:chars:daels:queens_war|Queen’s War]]. |
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| ===== Relationships ===== | ===== Relationships ===== |
| | ==== Royal Patronage ==== |
| | The institution enjoys significant royal favour. [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]] was educated here under the guidance of the Earl of Ardmor. Currently, the university is seeking a new Charter from the Estates to establish a formal **Chair of Naval Engineering**, with [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin|Earsaid Alpin]] serving as the primary Reader and candidate for the position. |
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| ==== People ==== | ==== People ==== |
| * [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]]: An alumnus who received a top-tier education at the institution. | * [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]]: A prominent alumnus who received a top-tier education here. |
| * [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin|Sean Alpin]]: Earl of Ardmor and senior patron who oversaw the King's education. | * [[:skyss:chars:daels:gilruary|Ian Gilruary]]: The 1st Earl of Dalmuir and former Chancellor of the university. |
| | * [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin|Earsaid Alpin]]: The current Reader of Naval Engineering. |
| * [[:skyss:chars:daels:murchadh|Diarmid Murchadh]]: The 7th Earl of Uisdean, who matriculated in 753 and holds a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Philosophy. | * [[:skyss:chars:daels:murchadh|Diarmid Murchadh]]: The 7th Earl of Uisdean, who matriculated in 753 and holds a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Philosophy. |
| * **Earsaid Alpin**: The current Reader of Naval Engineering and leading candidate for the proposed new Chair. | * **Earsaid Alpin**: The current Reader of Naval Engineering and leading candidate for the proposed new Chair. |
| * **Professor Sioltach**: A noted academic and expert on local history and fortifications. | * **Professor Sioltach**: A noted academic and expert on local history and fortifications. |
| * [[:skyss:chars:daels:gilruary|Ian Gilruary]]: The university's founding Chancellor. | |
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| ==== Places ==== | ==== Places ==== |
| * [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:kings_keep|King's Keep]]: The royal seat where many university graduates go on to serve as clerks or advisors. | * [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:kings_keep|King's Keep]]: The royal seat where many university graduates go on to serve as clerks or advisors. |
| * [[:skyss:places:daelriata|Dael Riata]]: The kingdom served by the university's research and educated elite. | * [[:skyss:places:daelriata|Dael Riata]]: The kingdom served by the university's research and educated elite. |
| What is known about the 19th Duke of Glasholm? | * [[:skyss:places:dalmuir:university|University of Dalmuir]]: Founded as an outer college of Dalreoch by Ian Gilruary. |
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