The Delosian Academy
The island continent of Deidara sits above the middle of the known world; it is far to the East of the ravaged Amran lands and an inconvenient boat journey from the majority of the Elven homelands. The Deidran King rules over his lands as is his birthright, but King Demitri does not rule entirely on his own. It has been the case for as long as anyone can remember, that the Sovereignty has willingly shared its power with the Academies.
The Academies, and the Delosian Academy in particular, oversee all things related to magic in the lands. They take responsibility for ensuring the safety and proper training of all people who show a talent for magic, and failing in that, they ensure that those people do not present a danger to anyone. They are also responsible for guiding the talents of their graduates to areas the country is most in need of aid. They make sure to encourage mages to join the healer's guild, that some return to their families' farmlands and that others pursue a career in His Majesty's Guard.
A few years after puberty for most, any magical talent starts to surface enough that it can be sensed or spotted by others with gifts. At this time, people who show talent are required to attend at least one year at an Academy. During that year they will either earn the right to continue their magical education, or have their magic cut from them.
