The player will decide Oldwell's future.
This Hub Level include unique areas, 16 special npcs, 4 factions and 8 possible endings.
MECHANICS | READABILITY | NARRATIVE | FEEDBACK | TEAMWORK
STRIXHAVEN
Magic the Gathering goes to Hogwarts!
As a long-time fan of Harry Potter, no way I'd miss a chance to put my own spin on this.
60+ new characters
and
A WHOLE NEW THREAT
I simply love writing characters and placing them into houses... (colleges), creating affiliations with each other and their surroundings
"Stylish, intimidating, and tirelessly competitive, these mages are born leaders with a razor-sharp wit and natural charisma that can be used for good or for ill. Silverquill members know the potency of words and how to wield them - sometimes quite literally - as weapons. Biting arcane insults, inspiring battle poetry, or their trademark pitch-black ink for both offence and defence."
SILVERQUILL
SHARP STYLE. SHARPER WIT.
"The internal conflict for Silverquill; should this power be use it for self-empowerment (Shadow) or for the good of society (Radiance). The Shadow side of Silverquill point out stinging truths, and obfuscate secrets. Radiance use their power of language to uplift and inspire their allies, but also to shine a light on the evils of society."
"The natural sciences college of Strixhaven. They draw power from the essence of living beings, whether that means enhancing nature or exploiting it. Witherbloom mages are most at home riding zombie crocs, picking herbs for potions, and hanging out in their swamp making grim jokes."
WITHERBLOOM
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
"Their conflict is based on whether existence is driven by the propagation of the species (Life) or escaping the clutch of death (Death). Life mages of Witherbloom focus on encouraging life energy to blossom and grow. Death mages of Witherbloom focus on exploiting life energy for their powerful witchcraft."
"Quandrix mages are ingenious math magicians. They study patterns, fractals, and symmetries underneath reality to command power over the fundamental forces of nature. They'll solve intricate puzzles while contemplating the metaphysical properties of the universe."
QUANDRIX
MATH IS MAGIC
"Their divide is based on whether the sciences are a feat of ingenuity (Theory) or merely a lens to observe nature's majesty (Substance). Theory side of Quandrix attracts those who delve into the abstract realms of conjecture and possibility. While Substance focus on creating physical reality out of their mathematical powers."
"The art, theatre, and musical kids of Strixhaven. Spectacles of creativity, masterpieces of showy over-the-top magic All the world's a stage, and whether their art is informed by mind or emotion, Prismari always leave a lasting impression."
PRISMARI
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH THE ELEMENTS
"Two colliding ideals; it's all about technique and how it stimulates the mind (Perfection), or it's all about the expression and how it moves the soul (Expression). Perfection side of Prismari deals with artistic training and study, visualization, precise technique, and artistic theory. While Expression scholars simply focus their whole energy into expressing their emotional truth."
"Diligent researchers and daring adventurers. Passionate scholars obsessed with history, exploring the past by poring over archaeological artefacts and summoning long-dead spirits. For some students, the past is a rich tapestry worthy of disciplined study. While others wear that tapestry like a cape as they jump down into a forgotten tomb."
LOREHOLD
LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED
"The Chaos side of Lorehold teachings gravitate toward reckless discovery and the spirit of adventure in their research of the past: the essence and emotion of history. While the Order side respect precision and procedure, and are often surrounded by lengthy scrolls in which they chronicle historical truths for future generations.
"Strixhaven University was founded by five ancient dragons, whose individual mastery would become the basis of each College. Unlike today's College Heads, who remain strictly divided, the Founder Dragons signify unity and balance."
FACULTY
MASTERS OF THEIR CHOSEN FIELD
"Because every college has two sides they each have two Deans. The ten deans are like contradictory advisors to the entirety of their college; they have deep professional rivalries with each other and always disagree with the other about the best path for studying magic."
The Oriq are secretly pushing Lawmage Group to cause problems in Strixhaven.
Once Strixhaven is weak enough The Oriq will swoop in and summon the Blood Avatar.
THREATS
TROUBLE IS COMING TO STRIXHAVEN
The Dragonguard seem like the perfect team to save Strixhaven, but law is on Lawmage Group's side, and to fight The Oriq they're simply too clumsy. To beat The Oriq they must go against their own nature and learn how to work in the shadows.
Students graduate Strixhaven after four years of study. Though most students know what College they wish for before arrival, they don't get to join one before the start of their second year.
At start of each year, students pick three optional courses.
COURSES
A FEW EXAMPLES
During their fourth and final year all students are required to produce a Thesis, the subject could be anything but they need to convince a Professor to mentor for them.
