<div align="center">(http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad179/sprinkletinkle/b26ba023-d9a7-4a5f-bd8e-d30158a6e607.jpg)<br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><em>Welcome to the University of the <strong>Dragonsclaw</strong>, the first advanced institute of magic.</em></span><br/><br/>Profiles (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=172845.0)  -  In Character (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=172858.0)</div><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thirty years ago, the Second Wizard War ended with the demise of <strong>Voldemort</strong> and the destruction of his followers. During that time, the wizard community has seen a gradual transformation in its age old machinations. The greatest thus far has been the introduction of an advanced university of magic for those who wish to refine their magical skills, increase their knowledge of the mystic arts, and explore the various career options open to magick users. <br/><br/>The University of the Dragonsclaw was founded by Amelia Titus, P.D. Myrahootei, and Rogal Stargazer. Between the three of these titans amongst magic users sits nearly 150 years of magick experience. The most iconic thing about these individuals though is not their years of experience or their particular expertise, but the fact that they are each heralds of change. While some in the wizarding community might frown upon the beliefs and practices of supporters of the <em>Moving Forth!</em> movement, many who have found that clinging to the old ways can be just as damning as change, have gradually come to understand and accept that at least some evolution is warranted. Now in its <span class="bbc_u">tenth</span> year, the University offers an extensive array in advanced and specialized courses. There are also courses in All Things Muggle along with a History and Philosophy of Sex! It the only entity of its kind and is therefore a challenge to get into. But, who says a wizard or witch has to know exactly what they want to do in life at the age of 17? <br/><br/>University of the Dragonsclaw is located approximately 25 kilometers north-west of Amsterdam, Netherlands (Holland). It is mostly housed in a large castle with four immense towers protruding from its main edifice. This appearance will be of no surprise to former students of Hogwarts. There is an awful lot to do in the Netherlands, aside from getting into any sort of trouble you could think of in Amsterdam! The four towers are representative of the four elemental dragons. They are thus described:<br/><br/>East (Air) - Sairys (sair’ –iss)<br/>South (Fire) - Fafnir (faf’ –near)<br/>West (Water) - Naelyan (nail’ –yon)<br/>North (Earth) - Grael (grail)<br/><br/>It is also under these four guardians that students are divided, similarly to the way students were divided under the Four Founders at Hogwarts. However, the divide is not nearly as decisive and concrete. Students will find themselves much less contained here at the University. <br/><br/>There are also dorms available for students who do not want to rent a flat near the campus. Dorms are not quite co-ed in that there will not be both males and females sharing a dorm, however males and females will be housed within the vicinity of one another; ie: right across the hall or next door.<br/><br/>The University accepts students from all of the schools of magic.</span></span>