04-11-2018, 11:29 AM
The Talqamar is the center of research for the Duchy of Port Royale, with patronage from the Duke and many of the Counts. Dedicated to advancing all of the fields essential to our maritime Duchy and its economy.
The Talqamar also hosts an RP community exploring the philosophical history of Elyria.
Scholars from around Alesia are always welcome.
The grounds of the Talqamar cover the ancient hill from which it takes its name, and spread down towards the sea. The main facilities which constitute the majority of the work performed here are:
The Observatory
Dedicated to “perfecting the art of navigation.” Research on:
The Royale Maritime Academy
Researches ship and ship related technology (e.g. larger hulls, greater endurance, scurvy-like disease prevention, more efficient sails and rigging, etc). Teaches sailors any skills relevant to handling boats and actually sailing. Basic navigation is taught here. Depending on domain selection layout and “school” mechanics, may be merged with the Observatory.
The Institute for Ingenuity and Innovation
Dedicated to novel solutions in the crafting community. Focuses on:
The Scriptorium
A school dedicated to the art of scribing and related fields. Provides RP support for philosophy and literature and shelters a Great Library, with an emphasis on foreign books due to coastal location. Researches contract “technology.” Teaches:
The Talqamar also hosts an RP community exploring the philosophical history of Elyria.
Scholars from around Alesia are always welcome.
Major Facilities
The grounds of the Talqamar cover the ancient hill from which it takes its name, and spread down towards the sea. The main facilities which constitute the majority of the work performed here are:
The Observatory
Dedicated to “perfecting the art of navigation.” Research on:
- Tinkering (e.g. telescopes, compasses, chronometers, theodolites, orreries)
- Cartography (making more accurate charts, making charts faster, faster/more accurate surveying methods)
- Astronomy: Take any observations of the stars as needed to aid in supporting navigation, such as creating nautical almanacs includes
- Astrology as the stars relate to the Akhasic Records
- Navigation (using the tools from Tinkering and charts from Cartography and, if applicable, almanacs from astronomy)
- Teaches students in the above fields, including advanced navigation on both land and sea.
The Royale Maritime Academy
Researches ship and ship related technology (e.g. larger hulls, greater endurance, scurvy-like disease prevention, more efficient sails and rigging, etc). Teaches sailors any skills relevant to handling boats and actually sailing. Basic navigation is taught here. Depending on domain selection layout and “school” mechanics, may be merged with the Observatory.
The Institute for Ingenuity and Innovation
Dedicated to novel solutions in the crafting community. Focuses on:
- Tinkering on topics other than relate to navigation.
- Smithing. Techniques will focus on the more unusual, not your standard swords and armor.
- Glassblowing
- Alchemy, especially as pertains to explosives and fuels.
The Scriptorium
A school dedicated to the art of scribing and related fields. Provides RP support for philosophy and literature and shelters a Great Library, with an emphasis on foreign books due to coastal location. Researches contract “technology.” Teaches:
- Scribing: ensures Port Royale and Alesia are well supplied with skilled contract scribes
- Deviant: creating forgeries (ie accurate copies) of documents
- Bardic: detecting forgeries