Living ENWorld:College of Nobius
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A bardic college that teaches both history and techniques of practical research, from archaeology to creature-hunting. Nobius also instructs in basic crafts, ranging from musicianship to smithing. It is, however, primarily dedicated to preserving the stories of the past through oral tradition; elders believe that though records can be altered, a thousand historians across the world will ensure that the past can never be erased - the school's motto is "In the present lives the past." Students are therefore encouraged to travel widely to both spread their knowledge while seeking to gain new knowledge for Nobius. Their headquarters is an archaic step-pyramid design, and they instruct through a system of mentors, where one mentor (often a student who has finished his or her travels) is assigned up to a half-dozen students to instruct. Admission is open for the 'lesser' schools, but the historical school requires a certain aptitude for entrance, to ensure the lore is not altered or lost in the mind of the would-be historian. This perceived elite attitude has resulted in many graduates leaving with an air of snobbishness, something most elders don't encourage. Sometimes Nobian bards are requested as advisors to the courts of nobles and royals.
-Submitted by WizWrm.
