- Leadership: Headmaster
- Core Philosophy: Knowledge, research, and objective truth are the most valuable foundations for governance
- Icon: Open book (knowledge, rejection of superstition)
The University seeks a meritocracy where the wise and educated lead. They value empirical research, documentation, and the pursuit of truth above all else. Their Headmaster is chosen through academic achievement and administrative skill rather than birthright.
University-aligned settlements prioritize libraries, laboratories, and schools. They are the most likely to seek out and preserve pre-Fall technology and knowledge. Their rejection of superstition sometimes puts them at odds with more traditional factions.