The University Below
Two great societies await your curiosity. The Arithmancers speak in numbers and proofs. The Inkwell Society trades in words and meaning. There is no urgency here. Explore as your interest guides you.
The Chalk-Dust Equation
A slate appears on your desk, unbidden. Chalk dust spirals from its surface like smoke. The equation written there seems to shift when you look away — but perhaps, if you're curious, it might hold still long enough to solve.
The Geometric Paradox
Professor Thorne has left a peculiar diagram pinned to the notice board. The angles don't add up — or do they? Several students have tried and wandered away, thoughtful. You could take a look, if the mood strikes you.
The Arithmancer's Trial
A sealed envelope bearing the Arithmancer's crest. Inside, a challenge that only those deep in the Society's confidence may attempt. The wax seal gleams in the gaslight.
A Letter Unsent
You find a letter tucked between the pages of a dusty volume. The handwriting is elegant but hurried. It was never finished — the author abandoned it mid-sentence. You could read what's there, if you like. Perhaps even complete it.
The Rhetoric Chamber
The Librarian has opened the Rhetoric Chamber today — a rare occurrence. Inside, arguments hang in the air like cobwebs, each one waiting to be examined, supported, or dismantled. There is no wrong answer here, only better ones.
The Ink-Stained Manuscript
A manuscript so old the ink has begun to bleed. The Librarian guards it carefully, allowing only their most trusted associates to study its pages. The words within are said to change the way you think about language itself.