Scholia Arcana

From every corner of Amalur come tales of unexplainable manifestations of magic, and the members of the Scholia Arcana study every claim. Adhering to a dogma of rigorous scholarship and thorough experimentation, they are the brightest and most intrepid mages of Amalur. Their pursuit of arcane knowledge and their dedication to the discipline of magic is unsurpassed.

Hundreds of years before the Age of Arcana, three rebels overthrew the sorceress Ciara Sydanus and freed the people of the Plains of Erathell from her oppressive yoke. They founded the Scholia Arcana upon the heights of Rathir, where the ancient Dokkalfar traditions of magic-wielding were formalized into a prodigious school.

Now, the Scholia Arcana is organized into various ranks according to mastery of the arcane. The newest among the order are Neophytes. Those who progress far enough in their studies are promoted to the rank of Docent. Docents who show particular skill are eventually made Adepts of the order. From the Adepts, a select few are chosen to become Savants, the highest rank save for that of the Archsage.

Recently, magic is becoming more powerful and less stable. Those who practice it begin to manifest signs of a greater, underlying disturbance. The cause of this growing danger remains a secret that could reshape the balance of power in Amalur … unless someone can change the fate of the Scholia Arcana.