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 Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:26 pm
Among the rolling hills of Asphodel Fields sits Grendel, a university with a focus in the many arts important to Below and Above. Majors include architecture, music, design, fine art, literature and writing.
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:58 pm
 Sprouting up from it's otherwise flat surroundings many of the buildings of Grendel tower over the surrounding country side. While many of the buildings were of older construction over the years the facade of the university has changed as students have influenced the ongoing renovations and many of the buildings now feature some very ornate and abstract architecture and design. The campus is also dotted with murals and sculptures, many being the work of alumni.
There are several open air classrooms and even when the weather is bad many of these areas are protected by anti-weather charms that allow classes and or performances to be outside no matter the conditions.
Overall the weather is fairly mild in the spring and fall with lots of rain, summers tend to be scorchingly hot with only random storms and the winters vary in severity from frost, rain and light snow to blizzard conditions.
Many of the outlying towns are shared with their northern neighbor Leviathan, but should a local town be out of a necessity, there is always a portal or train to Asphodel.
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:00 pm
Animation
Architecture
Blacksmithing
Classical Dance
Concept Art
Creative Writing
Drama
Education
Fashion
Fine Arts
Foreign Language Studies
Game Design
Glass Blowing
Graphic Design
Language Arts
Modern Dance
Music
Musical Theory
Painting
Pattern Making
Philosophy
Poetry
Pottery
Programming
Stage Combat
Stage Design
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:01 pm
Most students for their first years will live in the dorms scattered around campus. Due to the age of some of the buildings, many students, except for those lucky enough to end up in the renovated buildings, will have to invest in air cooling charms and enchanted fans as the buildings have central heating enchantments but not cooling ones.
After their first year, students who can afford to are allowed to move into more private residences, either houses or apartments, in the nearby towns. Due to the proximity to Leviathan though, there is often stiff competition on the housing front for those wishing to live off-site. Some may even be tapped to enter the various academic societies and may move into the buildings controlled by their group. For those who are unable to afford outside living arrangements or become unable to afford them, the dorms are always open to those students in need.
There are various societies located on campus that are controlled by the students but sponsored by one of the professors. Many of these societies are exclusive and only open to those of certain majors. In order to be accepted into one of these groups, students must maintain a certain GPA and be selected by a current member of the group.
Many of these groups will hold initiation for their new members and the tasks set will be varied and determined by the elder members of the society. Should an individual be accepted into the group they will then be allowed to move into residential buildings controlled by the society and be allowed to attend private functions. Many of these groups are considered a great way for individuals to make friends and connections that may help them later in life after they graduate.
List of Grendel Societies:
Custodes Cogitati - Keepers of the Plans, Architecture
Custodes Fabrica - Keepers of the Craft, Art
Custodes Modulationis - Keepers of the Melody, Music
Custodes Persona - Keepers of the Mask, Theatre
Custodes Pinniculi - Keepers of the Quill, Literature and Creative Writing
Custodes Textilis - Keepers of the Fabric, Fashion and Design
Like at the academy, there are many clubs and organizations that are either controlled by the students or a professor on campus. Unlike the societies, these clubs are not exclusive to one's major or GPA ranking, and instead are more focused on an individual's personal interests outside of the classroom.
Some activities that may be randomly hosted on campus are various sporting events and tournaments for video, board or card games. These events generally require participants to sign up prior to the activity, although sometimes there will be allowances for walk-ins.
The campus will also sometimes host themed movie nights or other social events like dances that are open for any and all to enjoy.
For those students who wish to work and attend classes, there are several job opportunities on campus from the cafeteria to the bookstore to helping handle paperwork at the various offices around the site.
Some students may even be employed by professors as research assistants or interns. These jobs are highly desired as it gives students the chance to work in their field of study and fill up quickly when they become vacant.
There is some farming industry around Grendel and those students who are willing to do physical labor can often find temp jobs on the nearby farms. For those unwilling it is possible to find work in the commercial businesses around the towns but competition can be stiff due to proximity to Leviathan.
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:02 pm
While these Nightmares/Daydreams do not teach, they help run the university smoothly. Some hold more power than others, but generally all students must obey all staff, no matter their job. Staff tend to keep themselves familiar with the other students. Some staff members double as professors.
This list is currently under construction and it should be, in-character, assumed there's many more staff members then seen on this list. If you believe you have a senior Nightmare/Daydream who would be good as a staff member, please post here.
These Nightmares/Daydreams teach the students, and should always be respected. Professors stay familiar with the students. Some professors double as staff members.
This list is currently under construction and it should be, in-character, assumed there's many more professors then seen on this list. If you believe you have a senior Nightmare/Daydream who would be good as a professor, please post here or here.
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