Paradomea Institute

Category	Groups
Type	School
Region	Hells Womb
Location	Paradomea City
Sponsor	independent
Size	2,000+
Symbol	open tome
Established

The Paradomea Institute serves as a learning hub for theorists, historians, sociologists, philosophers, and an array of other academic disciplines. The esteemed Paradomea Debates are hosted by this distinguished institution each year.

The Paradomea Institute is a repository of knowledge. Many of the school's members are intrepid explorers and adventurers. Prospective candidates must possess a minimum of five years of field experience before being invited to join the Institute. Admittance is by invitation only and contingent upon passing a rigorous background check. This evaluation primarily assesses whether the prospective student, explorer, or researcher will act in the interest of the greater good, rather than pursuing self-serving motives. The relics, ancient tomes, and other information acquired by the school are meticulously studied, documented, and disseminated to other centers of learning. These recipient institutions are thoroughly vetted to ensure they are not working on behalf of any party that is misaligned with the school's code of ethical conduct.

The Institute also confers medallions upon those who acquire lost or ancient knowledge that enhances the understanding of a subject matter. These medallions are not mere trinkets casually distributed, but rather prestigious accolades recognized for their significance in most civilized cultures of Midrêth.

Medallions Awarded By Paradomea Institute

Name of Medallion	Awarded To	Date	Awarded For
Medallion of Dark Delvers	Marching Twenty	19 Lunar 1446	Arioch Cloud
Medallion of the Great Explorer	Phoslomor	20 Lunar 1745	Survey of Midrêth
Medallion of Navigation	Wayfarers, Captain Xerseen Zleek-Farr	20 Lunar 1805	Sea Tunnel
Medallion of Mental Science	Kavdas Urkuzir	2 Lunar 1809	Ink Sphere, psionic study - trance, melding
Medallion of Historical Achievement	Zhut's Explorers	20 Lunar 1835	Dûlan-Nûl Firestorm
Medallion of Historical Achievement	Trauma Squad	20 Lunar 1835	Lava to Water

Lava to Water

In the Underdark labyrinth Geledh, Trauma Squad found evidence of lava being turned into water. This was set in motion when Volgad controlled Imrik and the labyrinth Geledh beneath it. When the fire giants learned of the Volgads use of powerful magic to change lava they prayed to Surtur for guidance. Some historians say that is why Surtur made the risky move of participating in the Siege of Imrik. While exploring Geledh, the group also discovered a Sphere of Arcane and other items made from parts of the Cube of Arcane.