Benks

Established around the turn of the age, Benks was built around the "Old Five" colleges. Shortly after Humans ended their massive expansive campaign to establish areas of human controled cities, masters of several diciplines settled on the river banks and established schools devoted to their craft. The City of Benks sprang up around them as their presitge grew and more people came to try to gain access to the schools (and usually failing) only to fall into the trap of being left with no other choice than to get another job in the city and live their days wishing they were a court wizard or brave knight.

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The "Old Five" are just the origional schools, the most prestigious and oldest in the city. There are many lesser school which focus on churning out more students faster. To teach in Benks you must have the approval of the council and the sponsorship of one of the 5. The council consists of three representatives from each school and one elected member from the city. To be elected to the council from one of the schools you must have done something worthy of recognition.