University of Zeltiva
From Mizahar Lore
The University of Zeltiva is the oldest, and possibly the most well-regarded, institution of higher learning in Mizahar. Nearly every commonly-taught subject, as well as many obscure ones, are taught within its walls.
History
The University of Zeltiva actually was in existence prior to the Valterrian. It had a similarly high reputation, but taught many of the arts and skills that have now been lost.
The cataclysm destroyed most of the University, along with the rest of the town. A few of its buildings, however, were in what is now the Old Quarter, a portion of the city that managed to avoid annihilation.
At first, survival was the main goal of all of Zeltiva's remaining inhabitants. However, in 20 AV, what was left of the University began offering classes again. Initially, the classes were only in basic trades, or skills that could be put to immediate use. As time went on, more and more subjects were added, until the present curriculum was reached.
As it expanded, the University began purchasing more buildings; by the time it was finished, the University owned and occupied fully half of the Old Quarter. One of the first buildings the University obtained, in 25 AV, was the former City Library and Museum of Art. It was rumored that the CLMA's collections had not been completely destroyed in the Valterrian. The University has always denied this; however, that portion of its archives that reside in the former CLMA building are closed, not only to the public, but to students and faculty as well.