If the UofM moved, would you move with it?

Tristam · Post by **Tristam** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:19 pm

There is a plan afoot to have the University of Magic break away from the isle of Citadel and relocate on an island of its own. The idea to make the University and those that run it the government of the new isle as well as introduce exciting new mystical adventures upon said new land.

So were this to happen, would you come along for the ride? Please elaborate on your choice below.

Thrandil · Post by **Thrandil** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:45 pm

Why did I vote yes?

Because Thrandil is the Diplomatic General of the Emerald Guard. And Taquar needs all the allies they can get.

Morg · Post by **Morg** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:43 am

Yes, and I'd go for some magical adventure and University politics and anything else that came up, but I wouldn't want to lose access to material that I've been using before. Getting his hands on the Liber Maleficarus volume would remain Morgan's main aim.

That said, I don't imagine you'd be severing links to society entirely... right?

Post by **Maeve** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:47 am

I would think those clever mages would know how to wield portals

Corbin Dillon · Post by **Corbin Dillon** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:25 pm

Hmmm, that is an interesting question. As the UOM's finest student (*ahem*) I have always thought of the University as kind of the learning centre, with The Citadel where all the fun is to be had. Nothing like sneaking away from Uni to torment Bill in The Burpin' Dragon, or grope Keaira in the Red Banner.

The only major plot I have been involved in combined the two in that it was a magical nasty (The Changer) that was plaguing The Citadel.

I am pretty sure that I would move Corbin with the UOM, but I would be a touch concerned that it would remove him from the 'real world' and that things would go on in the cloistered world of academia (plus demons and other naughty things - hmmm, succubi, perhaps?).

That said, I think the opportunity to expand into more magical story-lines and put a greater emphasis on that might create another facet to the Taz world. It would allow development of plot-lines without taking into account the political and gritty world of The Citadel.

My last concern would be under-population. I'm not sure how many PCs there are at the UOM, but I always found that a nice mixture of PC and NPC interaction was the best. In fact, if you look at Corbin's list of acquaintances the majority of them are not UOM affiliated.

Becca Acerbi · Post by **Becca Acerbi** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:09 pm

And the most modest, Corbin! But then, he has so much to be modest about...

I would probably move if the UoM moved - it's pretty much the base of all the chaos Elv - Becs starts, even the chaos itself usually moves into the Cit proper at some point. So long as wrecking havok in the Citadel's still an option, then I'm all in favour of the move; it'll be a little odd, sure, but most of the plots Becs get into involve magical nasties to some extent, so it won't be that different.

Although actually being involved in the politics of anywhere'll be a nice change.

Ashtallion Urdil · Post by **Ashtallion Urdil** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:05 pm

I've found that, despite Ashtallion being one of the Professors, he hasn't done much 'teaching' lol. Also the majority of his adventures have occured outside of the University. I would definately move with the UoM and hopefully it would provide an opportunity for me to have Ashtallion for focused within the University itself.....not that its impossible for him to do so now, however with the Citadel proving to be a most inviting diversion, he can become somewhat sidetracked! :wink:

Ssinith DIllil · Post by **Ssinith DIllil** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:52 pm

Ssinith is just starting to get into the UoM... it depends on if it's completely moving or starting a new building. If it's completely moving, then I would be interested in taking the old building and keeping a school there... just not as big as a University.

Tristam · Post by **Tristam** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:29 pm

The move as envisioned with be complete and total. I suspect what to do with the suddenly available real estate will be an interesting argument.

Aerin Penna Seleratus · Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:43 pm

Do they offer tuition discounts if the students help with the move? Not much of a brick-carrier myself, but I would be more than happy to try to help drum up some muscle.

Ssinith DIllil · Post by **Ssinith DIllil** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:49 pm

*Rubs hands together* Hmmmm... If you own land, you're a noble, right? Muahaha.

Becca Acerbi · Post by **Becca Acerbi** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:24 pm

... Now I'm wondering just what people are going to find when they try to move into the Uni. Oh that'll be fun!