Tier Breche The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Tier Breche is the academy district where all of the various academies are located. Tier Breche is located in a multi-sectioned cavern housing the various academies of Orthae Qu'lith, which consists of Fane of Lolth (the clerical school), Sorcere (the wizarding school), and Melee Academy (the fighters' school).

Tier Breche is technically the name of the cavern where the various schools and training centers are located, but in common usage "Tier Breche" often referrs to the Academy itself. Tier Breche is a large side cavern off the main city cavern and consists of the highest point in the city of Orthae Qu'lith.

Additionally, two large spider statues can be animated to protect the Academy. It houses the three school complexes, which are carved from stalagmites and rock. The Melee Academy, shaped like a pyramid, is located in the east. Sorcere, a many-spired tower, is located near the western wall. Arach-Tinilith, a spider-shaped complex and the largest of the three schools, both in terms of physical and numerical size, is located at the west of the cavern. A large staircase connects Tier Breche with the main city cavern. Two sentries, generally former students of Melee-Magthere, stand guard at the twin pillars.

There are magical wards around Tier Breche that are designed to keep out unfriendly spirits; when breached, the wards sound a loud alarm. Additionally, two large spider statues can be animated to protect the Academy. There is a tunnel to Tier Breche that gives access from outside the city. Once through the tunnel, a cavern opens up "much like a common area" that has three different exits that goes to each academy.

Generally, students who enter one of the schools in Tier Breche were not allowed to leave until that individuals training is completed.

Notable Locations
• Fane of Lolth
• Melee Academy
• Sorcere