Athenaeum of Steel and Sweat primarily teaches steel magic and skin (tattoo) magic, which seemingly have very little to do with each other but in practice are very similar in the sense that they're artisanal and artistic magics that require precision. As such, it's not only a magical college but also a mecca for artistry, architecture and technical art. Unlike most athenaeums, Steel and Sweat has a large number of satellite campuses, especially considering that steel mages need ample space to practice their craft.
History[]
The athenaeum was founded in Scamadus, famous for its world-class steel, a result of both the high quality of local iron ore and advanced smelting techniques, by Uther for the purpose of consolidating of architectural techniques and better integration of innovations such as plumbing and electricity that were invented (or plagiarized from Earth) by him. Skin magic was added to the curriculum soon after, and carapace magic joined it in 62 FE.
In an aftermath of the battle against Mome Rath in Li'o, skin magic was excluded in its entirety, which came as a devastating blow to the athenaeum and removed its major income source.
Areas of expertise[]
Current[]
- Steel Magic
- Carapace Magic