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{{Infobox|title=The Institute|image=Kal Institute.png|label1=Location|data1=[[Kaladesh]], [[Hyrule]]|label2=Affiliation|data2=[[The Consulate]]}} | |||
The '''Kaladesh Institute for Aethernautics''' (or simply '''The Institute''') was a prestigious organisation based in the northern sector of the city. Their mission was the protection of [[Astral Plane|wildspace]] surrounding the plane of [[Hyrule]] by training [[Spelljamming|Wayfinders]] and maintaining a fleet of ships. | The '''Kaladesh Institute for Aethernautics''' (or simply '''The Institute''') was a prestigious organisation based in the northern sector of the city. Their mission was the protection of [[Astral Plane|wildspace]] surrounding the plane of [[Hyrule]] by training [[Spelljamming|Wayfinders]] and maintaining a fleet of ships. | ||
Whilst officially a branch serving [[The Consulate]] they operated mostly as an independent entity separate from the command structure of the | Whilst officially a branch serving [[The Consulate]] they operated mostly as an independent entity separate from the command structure of the Kaladesh military. Students were mostly recruited from within the nation, however it wasn't uncommon to find cadets from all across Hyrule, or even hailing from beyond the plane. People from all backgrounds were accepted; spellcasters were brought on as Wayfinders: pilots and navigators who could attune to and control the [[Aethership|aetherships]]. More martial focused recruits were inducted as Corps cadets, trained in ship-to-ship engagements and handling the difficulties of astral combat. | ||
It's emblem adopted the city's Triquertra, but added a circle to represent the [[Astral Plane|Astral Sea]]. | It's emblem adopted the city's Triquertra, but added a circle to represent the [[Astral Plane|Astral Sea]]. | ||
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===Boatswain Emilia Tarto=== | ===Boatswain Emilia Tarto=== | ||
A born and bred Kaladeshi [[ | A born and bred Kaladeshi [[elf]], she started her career as a Consulate naval officer. Mirt personally invited her to join the Institute as an instructor; overseeing the fresh cadets and the training of the Corps. A tough shell, but one that held the well-being of her students in high regard. | ||
===Wayfinder Saerthe Abizjn=== | ===Wayfinder Saerthe Abizjn=== | ||
This aether-touched [[ | This aether-touched [[human]] was as enthusiastic as they were enigmatic. Saerthe entered the Institute shrouded in mystery with little experience as an instructor, however their years of Wayfinding experience and open attitude made them incredibly popular with the fresh beginners, and well respected amongst the experienced pilots. | ||
===Mister Blip=== | ===Mister Blip=== | ||
A marvel of lifecraft engineering, Mister Blip served as the Institute's quartermaster. Despite his quirks (and occasional ball-bearing ordering glitch) he was an incredibly efficient construct, and served with great loyalty. | A marvel of lifecraft engineering, Mister Blip served as the Institute's quartermaster. Despite his quirks (and occasional ball-bearing ordering glitch) he was an incredibly efficient construct, and served with great loyalty. | ||
===Deck Officers Kip and Pip Whistleslap=== | ===Deck Officers Kip and Pip Whistleslap=== | ||
These twin [[Gnome| | These twin [[Gnome|gnomes]] and their white gloves were the menace of ship prep crews; their meticulous inspections were the stuff of horror, passed down as cautionary tales by experienced recruits. Many found their oddly in-sync demeanour and silly way of walking incredibly uncomfortable to be around. | ||
==Assorted Personnel== | ==Assorted Personnel== | ||
===The Crew of [[Queljammer]]=== | ===The Crew of [[Queljammer]]=== | ||
===Veena Matisse=== | ===Veena Matisse=== | ||
The hottest, cliquiest | The hottest, cliquiest moon elf on campus. Absolutely brutalised by [[Cattywampus]] day one. | ||
===Chet Dirnst=== | ===Chet Dirnst=== |