Lorehold is the College of Archaeomancy, a term that describes the exploration of ancient things through magic. Its mages explore the past by pouring over archaeological sites, calling forth magical energies from ancient tomes, and summoning the spirits of long-dead historical figures. They travel far and wide across the plane, gathering ancient relics and learning dead languages to unpack the secrets of history. Devoted to the study of history (broadly understood to include the various aspects of culture, behavior, and social relationships that shape historical events), its studies include subjects like military history, archaeology, anthropology, psychology, sociology, religion, economics, and overlaps with Prismari in the field of art history. Lorehold examines the interconnection of "human" nature - whether society is more about the structures we build (white magic) or the relationships we build (red magic).
Looking at a map of Lorehold, there are three major places to tour: Pillardrop is a series of historical buildings excavated directly out of sheer, perpendicular cliffs, now used for research, classwork, and housing. Travelers walk along treacherous bridges from one "neighborhood" of Pillardrop to another, often passing directly by the enormous stone faces of ancient, excavated statues. Many daring students rappel down, and even more daring student fling themselves over the edge and trust in various spells to help them get down safely.
Effigy Row is a main campus area of Lorehold. Its pathways are lined with monuments of famous historical figures, including past professors and prominent mage-students as well as war heroes and heads of state from ages past.
Kollema Hall is a grand, multi-tiered gallery where Lorehold mages gather for large lectures and demonstrations. Thousand-foot-long scrolls spill over the balconies as mages study ancient texts. The center of Kollema Hall is the magnificently restored statue of Kollema, the wise monk who was one of the first Lorehold professors at the founding of Strixhaven.
Lorehold Campus
Looking at a map of Lorehold, there are three major places to tour:
Pillardrop is a series of historical buildings excavated directly out of sheer, perpendicular cliffs, now used for research, classwork, and housing. Travelers walk along treacherous bridges from one "neighborhood" of Pillardrop to another, often passing directly by the enormous stone faces of ancient, excavated statues. Many daring students rappel down, and even more daring student fling themselves over the edge and trust in various spells to help them get down safely.
Effigy Row is a main campus area of Lorehold. Its pathways are lined with monuments of famous historical figures, including past professors and prominent mage-students as well as war heroes and heads of state from ages past.
Kollema Hall is a grand, multi-tiered gallery where Lorehold mages gather for large lectures and demonstrations. Thousand-foot-long scrolls spill over the balconies as mages study ancient texts. The center of Kollema Hall is the magnificently restored statue of Kollema, the wise monk who was one of the first Lorehold professors at the founding of Strixhaven.