The Arcane University

The Arcane University is the epicenter of magical study within Haven. Located to the east of the Imperial City on a salient island, the Arcane University is by far the largest collective pool of knowlege on the study and practice of the arcane. Connected to the imperial city by a massive bridge known as The Emperor's Way, the University accepts only the brightest budding mages for enrollment and has many of the most powerful mages in the kown world as instructors, as well as virtually unlimited resources at their disposal. Not only is the university a place of education, but also of magical advancement. The University is a place of deep philosophical study, as in Haven magic is related directly to the Realms of the Goddesses and The Fade. Most of the greatest magical breakthroughs have taken place at the University.

Layout
The Arcane Univeristy is encompassed by a large circular wall that extends over nearly the entire island. The massive, magically protected gates of the University connent to The Emperor's Way. They are crafted of White Steel and are said to be unbreakable. Civillians are permitted to enter the gates during daylight, but are not allowed into the university proper without permission.

Within the gates is a large courtyard which leads to the main tower, a huge black citadel created by Limryn during The War of Ages. Within the first floor of the tower is a large waiting room where the Mages and others who are aiming to enter the university recieve clearance. This is the last room accessable by the public. This space doubles as a magical market, selling various alchemical materials, enchanted goods, and staffs. From this room, one can go downwards to the Imperial Library, up to the administrative sections of the university, or out the other side of the tower to the rest of the university.

The upper rooms of the tower contain mainly administrative rooms, including the Chambers of the Council of Magisters and the Arch-Magister's Chambers.

The basement of the tower houses the Imperial Library, the largest collection of knowlege of magic, religion, history, and life in the known world. The journals of Cenhelm the Vigilent are stored here, as well as accounts of every major event in haven, as well as many other essays and documents of importance.

Exiting outside the other end of the tower, one comes to the rest of the university. There are seven other main buildings placed symmetrically around the circle, one for the study of magic of each race. There are also practice ranges and boarding quarters as well as contained rooms and bunkers for magical experimentation.

History
The University was founded two years after the end of The War of Ages by the legendary scholar and mage Albright the Wary with a large grant from the newly founded Empire under leadership of Cenhelm Serodiil.