Serenity

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 * hasDescription=Serenity is the capitol city of the Magi. It is the oldest city in the Magi realm and by far the largest. It has survived hundreds of years of war and has become the primary center of learning and government for the Magi people.

Serenity is home to the Serenity Academy of Magic and is the center of learning for young aspiring mages. Scholars travel far and wide to find those who are able to touch the Aethers without the presence of the monolith, then bring them back to study.

The Collector
The city of Serenity is built around the largest single piece of Aethersteel known. Measuring almost 400 meters in diameter, the spire of pure Aethersteel stands over 12 stories tall, making it a visible beacon of the city from all around. The presence of this monolith provides an abundance of aetherial energy to everyone in a wide range around the city. Even those one hundred kilometers away are greatly effected.

The Collector provides a limitless supply of magical energies but like all Aethersteel it must purge itself on a regular basis. However with a source this large a special vent was designed by the original builders to purge the collector out a great distance from the city. A place commonly filled with Elementals.

Serenity Academy of Magic
Due to the massive influx of Aethers from the collector Serenity has never had a lack of magical energy at it's disposal. This has led to the formation of many magic schools of thought. These schools are all part of the Serenity Academy of Magic.

Many of the Magi's greatest thinkers, Grand Mages, and Grand Scholars lead their own schools of thought and take Acolytes onto themselves to train and educate. Almost every noble or wealthy family member will find themselves training in Serenity at some point. Those who stay may eventually get involved in the city's politics, while those who do not may join the Magi's home guard or return to their families estates with their newfound power.

The Grand Council
The Grand Council is the center of government for all of the Magi. The council is made up of Grand Mages from all of Serenity's schools as well as those who are assigned to govern the cities that bow to Serenity's will. These mages are led by an Arch Mage who controls the proceedings of the council and votes in the event of a deadlock.

The Grand Council chamber is found in the center of the city, under the Dome of Light. Concentric rings of benches rise above the main dais in the center, with balconies that overlook the assembly for any interested citizens to watch the proceedings. Many say that 'Politics is the highest valued currency in Serenity', and a truer statement has never been said. Those who know how to play the game can in some senses of the saying 'Move Mountains'. }}