Negav's Higher Tier

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The Higher Tier of Negav is smaller than the other two, though significantly elevated, having been built on a hill in the centre of Negav. This is where the Ps'isol magiocrats and Vishmitals have their headquarters and hold consul. It's also where the mansions of the very wealthy and influential Negavians are. At it's centre is the The Isolon Eye, around which are the administrative buildings of the Magiocrats.

Isolon University of Magic

The Isolon university is the place where new mages are formed, under the strict supervision of Ps'isol magiocrats. It's an extremely powerful institution, largely built on revenues from the Ascarlin extraction.

The inside of the university is truly majestic. Once you pass throught the tall, thick doors , you are greeted by the imposing statue of Archmage Tedomes Teraph, the founder of the university, standing proudly in the middle of the reception hall and landing a stern look at those who walk by. From there radiate large hallways with glittering marble floors and oppulent ornaments leading to vast and busy class rooms. The place is literally bursting with magic everywhere ; Any person with even a slight affinity to magic will almost feel it coursing around them. You also quickly realize that the inside of the buidling is much larger than it should be, with halls that seem to stretch endlesly, and some darker sections as well with intricate hallways, winding staircases leading to hidden places, shady research labs or storage areas. Venturing in those parts without knowing where you are going is dangerous and unadvised and, over the years, several students have simply disappeared there without leaving a trace.

A large network of portals allows easier navigation through that gigantic -and sometimes maze-like- place. The university is divided into many sections and sub-sections, each dedicated to a specific aspect or school of magic.

• The Decelratum is a large room where the walls are lined with a special material in order to damper spells, and used for intensive training ( so a fireball won't blow out the room for example )

• The Trial room is in fact a network of portal leading to various small pocket worlds used by mages to put their magic into practical use, or for duels. There is even one of those where a corner of the Felaryan jungle has been recreated ; Probably the only place in the university where you run a genuine risk of being eaten.

• The Isolon fist training grounds is the place where the battlemages and shock troops of the magiocrats receive military training.

• The legendary Dreamstone chamber is a room made entirely of Ascarlin ! Any spells cast here will be increased to monstruous proportions. It's essentially used for research and theorizing on the full potential of a given spell.

The Nexus

The more you go down the floors of the university, the more security you see. Deep in the core of the structure is the Nexus, the heart of the Ps'isol magiocrats' power. You have strictly no chances to enter this area without being authorized. Some of the most powerful spells ward the area, mighty war golems patroll the halls, along with the most elite members of the Isolon fist. Not to mention that any person walking in this section is most likey an extremely powerful mage themselves. Upon passing the doors leading to the council chamber, you automatically pass some multiple control spells such as an illusion / mind control / invisibility dispelling, a portal-jamming, an anti-summoning ward, and many others. This is where the magiocrats gather, hold council and rule Negav.

Square of hope

Situated just next to the university, this place is extremely fortified and the most heavily guarded area of all Negav. It's where stands proudly the Isolon Eye, as a challenge to every hungry man-eating predators of Felarya. It's the corner stone of the city's defense and is defended by magic wards, anti-aerial automated turrets, a wide anti-warping, anti time-altering field, and underground defenses.

Golden spires district

The golden spire district is where most Magiocrats and high level mages have their residence. It's a marvel to the eyes, with ornated spires soaring majestically to the sky, delicate staircases spiraling around them and thin bridges, spanning beautiful hanging gardens, linking them to each others. Most part are private and authorized to resident only, but the Otanac square in the center is public and many Negavians come here, enjoying the beautiful and pleaseant park around it.

The Blue zone

A complex of dark blue metallic buildings situated next to the University of Magic. The place looks stern, with little ornaments and almost no windows, contrasting sharply with the majesty of the neightbouring university. The Blue zone is the Vishmital headquarters, essentially off-limit to any non-Vishmital, thus little is know about it. The inside of the base is a lot more engaging than the outside though, recreating the splendour and glory of the ancient Vishmital empire. It's surprisingly well lit, with vast dimensional windows showing not only others worlds but allowing the watcher to feel their air and scents as well. The Blue zone function both as a military base and a comfortable residential zone with many facilities for Vishmitals officers, high dignitaries and their famillies.

Eladrine hills

It's the place where live the richest residents of Negav. Ostentuously rich villas border the large and immaculate streets. Some of them even display the outrageous luxury of a large, lush garden around them, when place in Negav is so desesperatly scarce for most.