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Message: <blockquote data-quote="xrpsuzi" data-source="post: 855273" data-attributes="member: 10675">Sorry "the chump" ran out of steam (and soy milk... he went through the whole gallon.... <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />)Incase you were wanting this information for a campaign you're running, here you go.Historically medieval education was for the rich or the religious. Aristocracy (nobility, gentry included) would have private tutors, or they would be sent to another noble's household to learn from them (following them around and learning from observing/doing)Religious medieval learning was mainly for reading, reciting, and copying scriptures. Of course if you were from a aristocratic background and went into religion as a profession, there may be more extensive learning.There are universities in medieval times.... but most of the time, the students rotated around the professors, who usually travelled from place to place teaching. Very different than what moderns think of when we hear "university"From MMSWE chapter 3 (I included libraries for you as well)LibrariesMagical medieval libraries are private libraries where peoplecan enter for a price. Most libraries are not owned by a singleperson, but by groups. Books cannot be taken from the library,and librarians can always refuse service. Libraries often requirepeople to use a guide or a librarian to expedite searches, aswell as to prevent theft and damage to the books. Theseassistants are, of course, also compensated in coin. Becauseof magic, other restrictions are in place in some libraries.Libraries may require complete disrobing of their patrons.These patrons receive official library robes and must purchasetheir pen and papers from the libraries’ personal stores. Evenstranger measures may ensure the security of the collection.There are many different types of libraries in magical medievalsocieties. Medical, legal, magical, civic, scholastic, andreligious libraries all offer different benefits for its users. Storedknowledge is the main benefit provided by libraries. This isespecially useful for knowledge checks because having accessto a relevant library adds a circumstance bonus. Libraries alsohouse small scholarly social groups, allowing them interactionwith other like-minded groups. Libraries are another form ofpublic display through architecture. Built of stone andelaborately decorated and carved, a magical medieval librarycan be as grand as any cathedral.UniversitiesMagical medieval universities are centers of learning, andattending university is usually a step towards a profession.Medicine, science, history and law are common professionsthat spring from university attendance. Wizards, with theirdedication to research and learning, have a natural propensityto found universities to further learning. Students payprofessors at the end of class, and their pay is a measure ofthe professor’s performance in the classroom. The universityis a community between teachers and their students. Not unlikecraftsmen of the same guild, they drink together, talk together,socialize together, and celebrate together. Generally, magicalmedieval universities are private endeavors of affluentorganizations and citizens.As for how large of a community is required for such structures, that's a hard question. Generally, at least a small or large city in 3E terms, but I'm tempted to say, maybe even a metropolis. There can be educational institutions in smaller communities (like some monastic orders in the historic medieval era).As for cost of attending such an institution, I have no idea... so I guess you stumped me too <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />Check out our free preview (<a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=693" target="_blank">http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=693</a>) which will tell you which wards are likely the seat of universities (if you have one in your city) and other useful information about generating medieval urban spaces.Happy gaming,suzi</blockquote>

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