Laboratory (AoC Universe)

A Laboratory is the name for the investigative and experimentation facilities in Grevalon, maintained by the Aeht Dom. The mage-scientists at the Laboratories are responsible for conconcting new spells, improving existing ones, examining links between magic and technology (techmaturgy), as well as exploring the effect of magic on the surrounding environment. As such, they belong to the Research division of the Council of Arcanists. Like the Deposits, they are closed off to the public, except even more so as even magi-apprenta and regular councillors are mostly prohibited from entering. That said, the top-performing alchemy apprenta are traditionally invited to work placements where they assist more experienced magi with their duties.