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|name= Silverquill College
|name= Silverquill College
|caption= Sharp Style. Sharper Wit.
|caption= Sharp Style. Sharper Wit.
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|plane= Arcavios
|plane= [[Arcavios]]
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|leader=[[Embrose Lu]]
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|members=[[Breena]], [[Killian Lu]], [[Shadrix Silverquill]]
|members=[[Breena]], [[Extus Narr]] (Ex-member), [[Fain]], [[Felisa Fang]], [[Killian Lu]], [[Nils]], [[List of secondary characters#Arcavios|Razineth]], [[Shaile]]
|races=[[Human]]s, [[Inkling]]s, [[Owlin]]s, [[Vampire]]s
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[[File:Silverquill.png|right|thumb|250px|Silverquill students]]
'''Silverquill''' is the College of Eloquence at [[Strixhaven]] University on the plane of [[Arcavios]]. It is {{W}}{{B}} aligned and has the [[Inkling]]s as mascots. The founder of the college is the [[elder]] [[dragon]] [[Shadrix Silverquill]].<ref name="Tour">{{YouTubeRef|b23oHHziMto|Strixhaven: School of Mages Campus Tour|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>


'''Silverquill''' is a college of [[Strixhaven]] on the plane of [[Arcavios]]. It is ({{W}}{{B}}) aligned.
==Description==
[[File:Silverquill map.jpg|left|thumb|252x252px|Map of the Silverquill campus]]
Silverquills wield the magic of words, from inspiring battle poetry to biting arcane insults. Stylish, intimidating, and tirelessly competitive, these mages are born leaders with a razor-sharp wit and natural charisma that can be used for good or for ill.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/first-lesson-introduction-strixhaven-2021-02-18|The First Lesson: Introduction to Strixhaven|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|February 18, 2021}}</ref> This power is what fuels the internal conflict for Silverquill; the power of words is inherently self-biased, so should those with this power use it for themselves (ambition and black mana) or for the good of society (order and white mana)?
 
Silverquill members know the potency of words and how to wield them - sometimes quite literally - as weapons. Silverquill mages speak their magic into being or otherwise use a trademark pitch-black ink for both offense and defense. Stylish in the classroom and in combat, the members of this college take their guiding motto - “Sharp Style. Sharper Wit.” - to heart. The preeminent Silverquill is competitive and strong-willed, with the courage to lead and the mental acuity to reckon with the cost. <ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-strixhaven/news/mtg-strixhaven-killian-lu-reveal|title=Here’s an exclusive first look at Killian Lu, a new character in Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming Strixhaven set|author=Chase Carter|date=March 24,2021|publisher=Dicebreaker.com}}</ref>
 
From all colleges, Silverquill has the fastest magic because words can be spoken quickly (unlike mixing ingredients, for example). Because of this they are also the most adept in combat magic, and their training has military aspects.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/strixhaven-part-2-2021-04-05|In the Strixhaven, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 5, 2021}}</ref> Unfortunately, Silverquill also produces the most [[Wikipedia:School bullying|school bullies]].
 
Vainglories are Silverquill mages who use words to inspire or reproach, which can cause intense changes in their target's emotional state.<ref name="Cry">{{DailyRef|magic-story/cry-magic-2021-03-26|A Cry for Magic|[[Aysha U. Farah]]|March 26, 2021}}</ref> Eloquents, a highly sought-after position for Silverquill graduates, are the supreme arbiters of the cosmos and enforcers of all magical contracts on Arcavios.<ref name="Voice">{{DailyRef|magic-story/silent-voice-calls-2021-04-30|A Silent Voice Calls|[[Marcus Terrell Smith]]|April 30, 2021}}</ref>
 
==Colors Dichotomy==
'''White'''
 
The [[white]] side of Silverquill is about using the power of language to uplift and inspire their allies and shine a light on the evils of society. Inkwrights, glyphweavers, and quillmancers conjure energizing verses that manifest as living ink. Warsingers, silvertongues, and battle poets use the power of their vocal performance to stir hearts and energize the air around them. Vainglories and honormancers wield the power of a perfectly crafted compliment (often directed at themselves) to enhance a person's most splendid attribute. Scornmages and lumimancers bring light to bear on shameful situations and hold corrupt institutions to account. [[Shaile Talonrook]], an Owlin, is Silverquill's white-aligned dean.
 
'''Black'''
The [[black]] side of Silverquill is about the power of language to point out stinging truths and attack their rivals. Bantermages, shadelocks, witstingers, and daunters use their incisive observations to pierce the confidence of their rivals. Inkcasters, duskmages, and shadewings can conjure inky voids of shadow magic, sometimes crafting them into living flying creatures called inklings or weapons made of pure darkness.
<ref name="Guide">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-strixhaven-2021-04-01|Planeswalker's Guide to Strixhaven| [[Doug Beyer]] and [[Ari Zirulnik]] |April 01, 2021}}</ref> Second-year Silverquill student [[Killian Lu]]'s father, [[Embrose Lu|Embrose]], is the black-aligned Dean of Silverquill.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Jay Annelli]]|tumblr=Archive Trap Mini|url=https://vorthosjay.tumblr.com/post/646656188454420480/killians-father-is-a-dean-at-silverquill-is-that|title=Killian's father is a dean at Silverquill. Is that Embrose?|date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>
 
==Mascots==
[[Black]]-aligned [[wizard|mages]] in Silverquill sometimes craft shadow magic into [[flying]] [[creature]]s called [[inkling]]s. These living, inky voids can serve as helpers and pets, but their physical attacks can also be devastating, tearing at an opponent's life force. Their fluid, changeable forms alter to reflect their creator's thoughts and intentions.
 
==College Locations==
*The main Silverquill building is '''Grandloft Hall''', a vast train-station-like space with shafts of light streaking in from the enchanted windowpanes far above. Grandloft is filled with balconies, loges, booths, daises, and other spaces where orators can perform their craft. [[Inkling]]s flit around the high windowed ceiling, and enchanted spotlights automatically focus on any [[wizard|mage]] who's using powerful magic.<ref name="Guide" />
 
*The '''Rose Stage''' is a rotating circular platform on the Silverquill campus with a backdrop of roses made of magical ink (tributes left by spectators of past performances) that create excellent acoustics. Mage-students meet at the Rose Stage to practice performances, spar, or engage in honor duels. Professors and faculty often observe performances at the Rose Stage, watching and coaching the students' magical displays from the sidelines.


==Description==
*The '''Dramarium''' is a facility where Silverquill students train in physical fitness, dance, martial arts, and other acts of physical performance. Students can avail themselves of the preparation space called the Gray Room (actually a chain of rooms), which has hair and makeup salons, voice rehearsal booths, mirrored oration rehearsal spaces, and spa facilities. The back of the Dramarium has a special sensory deprivation chamber for mage-students who want complete silence in which to meditate and center themselves.<ref name="Guide" />
Silverquills wield the magic of words, from inspiring battle poetry to biting arcane insults. Stylish, intimidating, and tirelessly competitive, these mages are born leaders with a razor-sharp wit and natural charisma that can be used for good or for ill.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/first-lesson-introduction-strixhaven-2021-02-18|The First Lesson: Introduction to Strixhaven|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|February 18, 2021}}</ref>
 
==Silverquill Majors==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*Communications
*Ethics
*Foreign Languages
*Journalism
*Linguistics
*Literature
*Law
*Marketing/Advertising
*Public Relations
*Rhetoric
*Speech
*Writing<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|tumblr=Blogatog|url=https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/647043635681099776/hi-mark-i-really-enjoyed-your-list-of-witherbloom|title=I really enjoyed your list of Witherbloom majors|date=March 29, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|tumblr=Blogatog|url=https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/646847318305423360/are-all-these-college-sortings-youve-been-doing|title=Are all these college sortings you've been doing coming off the top or your head|date=March 27, 2021}}</ref>
}}
 
==Faculty==
===Founder Dragon===
*[[Shadrix Silverquill]]
 
===Deans===
*[[Shaile Talonrook]] (White)
*[[Embrose Lu]] (Black)
 
===Professors===
*[[Breena]]
*[[Nils]]
 
===Other===
*[[Fain]]


Silverquill is the College of Eloquence. Its members know the potency of words and how to wield them - sometimes quite literally - as weapons. Silverquill mages speak their magic into being or otherwise use a trademark pitch-black ink for both offense and defense. Stylish in the classroom and in combat, the members of this college take their guiding motto - “Sharp Style. Sharper Wit.” - to heart. The preeminent Silverquill is competitive and strong-willed, with the courage to lead and the mental acuity to reckon with the cost. <ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-strixhaven/news/mtg-strixhaven-killian-lu-reveal|title=Here’s an exclusive first look at Killian Lu, a new character in Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming Strixhaven set|author=Chase Carter|date=March 24,2021|publisher=Dicebreaker.com}}</ref>
==Known Students==
*[[Killian Lu]]
*[[Felisa Fang]]


Second-year Silverquill student [[Killian Lu]]'s father is the Dean of Silverquill.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Silverquill.png|Silverquill students.
File:Silverquill Campus.jpg|<c>Silverquill Campus</c>
File:Students Silverquill.jpg|Conceptual art Silverquill students.
File:SilverquillConcept.jpg|Silverquill campus concept
</gallery>


==In-game references==
==In-game references==
{{in-game
{{in-game
|cards=
|cards=
* <c>Silverquill Command</c>
*<c>Shadrix Silverquill</c>
*<c>Silverquill Campus</c>
|associated=
|associated=
* <c>Shadrix Silverquill
*<c>Felisa, Fang of Silverquill</c>
* <c>Silverquill Apprentice</c>
*<c>Silverquill Apprentice</c>
*<c>Silverquill Command</c>
*<c>Silverquill Lecturer</c>
*<c>Silverquill Pledgemage</c>
*<c>Silverquill Silencer</c>
|flavor=
*<c>Beaming Defiance</c>
*{{card|Despark|Mystical Archive|STA}}
*<c>Flunk</c>
*<c>Inkling Summoning</c>
*<c>Inkshield</c>
*<c>Lash of Malice</c>
*{{card|Sign in Blood|Mystical Archive|STA}}
*<c>Stinging Study</c>
*{{card|Vault of Champions|Commander Masters|CMM|#=667}}
*{{card|Village Rites|Mystical Archive|STA}}
}}
}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{Arcavios|affiliations}}
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Latest revision as of 15:46, 21 May 2024

Silverquill College
College of Eloquence
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Silverquill insignia.jpg}}|150px]]
Sharp Style. Sharper Wit.
History
Founded on Arcavios
Status Active
Membership
Founded by Shadrix Silverquill
Leader Embrose Lu
Notable members Breena, Extus Narr (Ex-member), Fain, Felisa Fang, Killian Lu, Nils, Razineth, Shaile
Races Humans, Inklings, Owlins, Vampires
Associated Colors
{W}{B}

Silverquill is the College of Eloquence at Strixhaven University on the plane of Arcavios. It is {W}{B} aligned and has the Inklings as mascots. The founder of the college is the elder dragon Shadrix Silverquill.[1]

Description

Map of the Silverquill campus

Silverquills wield the magic of words, from inspiring battle poetry to biting arcane insults. Stylish, intimidating, and tirelessly competitive, these mages are born leaders with a razor-sharp wit and natural charisma that can be used for good or for ill.[2] This power is what fuels the internal conflict for Silverquill; the power of words is inherently self-biased, so should those with this power use it for themselves (ambition and black mana) or for the good of society (order and white mana)?

Silverquill members know the potency of words and how to wield them - sometimes quite literally - as weapons. Silverquill mages speak their magic into being or otherwise use a trademark pitch-black ink for both offense and defense. Stylish in the classroom and in combat, the members of this college take their guiding motto - “Sharp Style. Sharper Wit.” - to heart. The preeminent Silverquill is competitive and strong-willed, with the courage to lead and the mental acuity to reckon with the cost. [3]

From all colleges, Silverquill has the fastest magic because words can be spoken quickly (unlike mixing ingredients, for example). Because of this they are also the most adept in combat magic, and their training has military aspects.[4] Unfortunately, Silverquill also produces the most school bullies.

Vainglories are Silverquill mages who use words to inspire or reproach, which can cause intense changes in their target's emotional state.[5] Eloquents, a highly sought-after position for Silverquill graduates, are the supreme arbiters of the cosmos and enforcers of all magical contracts on Arcavios.[6]

Colors Dichotomy

White

The white side of Silverquill is about using the power of language to uplift and inspire their allies and shine a light on the evils of society. Inkwrights, glyphweavers, and quillmancers conjure energizing verses that manifest as living ink. Warsingers, silvertongues, and battle poets use the power of their vocal performance to stir hearts and energize the air around them. Vainglories and honormancers wield the power of a perfectly crafted compliment (often directed at themselves) to enhance a person's most splendid attribute. Scornmages and lumimancers bring light to bear on shameful situations and hold corrupt institutions to account. Shaile Talonrook, an Owlin, is Silverquill's white-aligned dean.

Black The black side of Silverquill is about the power of language to point out stinging truths and attack their rivals. Bantermages, shadelocks, witstingers, and daunters use their incisive observations to pierce the confidence of their rivals. Inkcasters, duskmages, and shadewings can conjure inky voids of shadow magic, sometimes crafting them into living flying creatures called inklings or weapons made of pure darkness. [7] Second-year Silverquill student Killian Lu's father, Embrose, is the black-aligned Dean of Silverquill.[8]

Mascots

Black-aligned mages in Silverquill sometimes craft shadow magic into flying creatures called inklings. These living, inky voids can serve as helpers and pets, but their physical attacks can also be devastating, tearing at an opponent's life force. Their fluid, changeable forms alter to reflect their creator's thoughts and intentions.

College Locations

  • The main Silverquill building is Grandloft Hall, a vast train-station-like space with shafts of light streaking in from the enchanted windowpanes far above. Grandloft is filled with balconies, loges, booths, daises, and other spaces where orators can perform their craft. Inklings flit around the high windowed ceiling, and enchanted spotlights automatically focus on any mage who's using powerful magic.[7]
  • The Rose Stage is a rotating circular platform on the Silverquill campus with a backdrop of roses made of magical ink (tributes left by spectators of past performances) that create excellent acoustics. Mage-students meet at the Rose Stage to practice performances, spar, or engage in honor duels. Professors and faculty often observe performances at the Rose Stage, watching and coaching the students' magical displays from the sidelines.
  • The Dramarium is a facility where Silverquill students train in physical fitness, dance, martial arts, and other acts of physical performance. Students can avail themselves of the preparation space called the Gray Room (actually a chain of rooms), which has hair and makeup salons, voice rehearsal booths, mirrored oration rehearsal spaces, and spa facilities. The back of the Dramarium has a special sensory deprivation chamber for mage-students who want complete silence in which to meditate and center themselves.[7]

Silverquill Majors

  • Communications
  • Ethics
  • Foreign Languages
  • Journalism
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Law
  • Marketing/Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Rhetoric
  • Speech
  • Writing[9][10]

Faculty

Founder Dragon

Deans

Professors

Other

Known Students

Gallery

  • Silverquill students.

    Silverquill students.

  • Silverquill Campus

    Silverquill Campus

  • Conceptual art Silverquill students.

    Conceptual art Silverquill students.

  • Silverquill campus concept

    Silverquill campus concept

In-game references

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Associated cards:
Quoted or referred to:

References

  1. ↑ Strixhaven: School of Mages Campus Tour (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (March 25, 2021).
  2. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (February 18, 2021). "The First Lesson: Introduction to Strixhaven". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Chase Carter (March 24,2021). "Here’s an exclusive first look at Killian Lu, a new character in Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming Strixhaven set". Dicebreaker.com.
  4. ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 5, 2021). "In the Strixhaven, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Aysha U. Farah (March 26, 2021). "A Cry for Magic". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Marcus Terrell Smith (April 30, 2021). "A Silent Voice Calls". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ a b c Doug Beyer and Ari Zirulnik (April 01, 2021). "Planeswalker's Guide to Strixhaven". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ Jay Annelli (March 25, 2021). "Killian's father is a dean at Silverquill. Is that Embrose?". Archive Trap Mini. Tumblr.
  9. ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 29, 2021). "I really enjoyed your list of Witherbloom majors". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  10. ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 27, 2021). "Are all these college sortings you've been doing coming off the top or your head". Blogatog. Tumblr.
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