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The Colleges trace their origin to the early [[Divine Era]] when the first Divine Parents recognised a need to systematise the vast, often chaotic, influx of cosmological data generated by successive acts of creation. Early records describe the Colleges as “repositories of the divine mind,” intended to prevent the loss of crucial metaphysical and physical constants across generations of creation. | The Colleges trace their origin to the early [[Divine Era]] when the first Divine Parents recognised a need to systematise the vast, often chaotic, influx of cosmological data generated by successive acts of creation. Early records describe the Colleges as “repositories of the divine mind,” intended to prevent the loss of crucial metaphysical and physical constants across generations of creation. | ||
During the lengthy period of isolation, the Colleges faced criticism from Divines who possessed the power to create universes without scholarly aid. These critics labelled the scholars “weak” and “lacking creative spark.” Nevertheless, the Colleges defended their purpose, emphasizing the value of observation and the study of | During the lengthy period of isolation, the Colleges faced criticism from Divines who possessed the power to create universes without scholarly aid. These critics labelled the scholars “weak” and “lacking creative spark.” Nevertheless, the Colleges defended their purpose, emphasizing the value of observation and the study of [[The Yonder Realm]]’s greatest minds. | ||
=== The Convergence === | === The Convergence === | ||
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* Acolytes/Apprentices – Junior members who study under a senior and aspire to earn a full seat. | * Acolytes/Apprentices – Junior members who study under a senior and aspire to earn a full seat. | ||
* Visiting Divines – Occasionally, high‑ranking Divines attend lectures or contribute insights, especially during periods of inter‑universal instability. | * Visiting Divines – Occasionally, high‑ranking Divines attend lectures or contribute insights, especially during periods of inter‑universal instability. | ||
The College of Sapiarchs, for example, maintains a grand library, study halls, and residential suites in the [[Ardenval]] universe, accessible only via a portal master’s permission. Its current leader, [[Larnatil]], serves as the Sapiarch of Arcanology, overseeing arcane research and training future heirs to the throne. | |||
== Role During The Convergence == | == Role During The Convergence == | ||