You most likely came up through money or a family of social prestige somewhere in the world, as tuition at the Soltryce Academy is quite costly. You may have been subjected to "special" lessons, ones with darker implications and hidden purposes. Anything for an education though, right?
You may have come to better research and understand the history and lore of Exandria and the lands you now call home, perhaps seeking a future here at the Lyceum as a professor. You could also have been drawn by the promise of prosperity in politics, learning the inner workings of government and alliances to better position yourself as a future writer of history. Perhaps you’ve discovered a knack for the arcane, coming here to focus on refining your spellcraft in the footsteps of some of the finest wizards and sorcerers in days of yore.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choice of two from Arcana, History, and Persuasion.
- Languages: Two of your Choice
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a lyceum student uniform, a writing kit (small pouch with a quill, ink, folded parchment, and a small penknife), and a belt pouch containing 10g.
You’ve cleared enough lessons, and gained an ally or two on staff, to have access to certain chambers within the Academy (and some other allied universities) that outsiders would not. This allows use of any Tool Kit, so long as the Tool Kit is used on the grounds of the Lyceum and is not removed from its respective chamber (each tool kit is magically marked and will sound an alarm if removed). More dangerous kits and advanced crafts (such as use of a Poisoner’s Kit, or the enchanting of a magical item) might require staff supervision. You may also have access to free crafting materials and enchanting tables, so long as they are relatively inexpensive, or your argument for them is convincing (up to the staff’s approval and DM’s discretion). Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the Sage background in the PHB as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to match your pursuits at the Lyceum. Your bond is likely associated with your goals as a student, and eventually a graduate. Your ideal probably involves your hopes in using the knowledge you gain at the Lyceum, and your travels as an adventurer, to tailor the world to your liking.
Suggested Characteristics
The Dwendalian Empire is quite restrictive at times, and while your teachers always pushed you to stretch the boundaries of magic, the orders of your superiors are to be obeyed, in and out of the classroom. You probably also have more than one scar to show from your time at the academy, as many classes are quite rigorous.
No money?
Well, from what I can tell, this is an average college student background, and they're "poor"
Maybe include some personality trait/ideal/bond/flaw options?
they are broke! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I guess the Forgotten Realms aren't exempt from offering student loans.
It sounds nice , not the part about having no money , but the other parts.
Yes
Thank you this. It was exsaclty what I was looking for.