Salem Academy of Magic

The Salem Academy of Magic, often referred to simply as Salem, is the oldest and most prestigious magical academy in the United States.

History
Salem was founded in 1666 following the Salem witch trials, in response to the tragedy of Abigail Williams, a witch who was prosecuted because she had no opportunity for formal teachings and thus had no control over her powers.



Both architecturally and academically, Salem is modeled after schools in the Old World, and is the only American wizarding school to be housed in a castle. The castle’s twin towers, Tower Oyer and Tower Terminer, are each home to one of Salem's two Houses, and boast impressive views of the North Atlantic. The third and tallest tower, Tower Meditor, hosts one of the preeminent observatories in the wizarding world; Salem is well-known for its astronomy program.

Named for the Salem witch court, Salem's two Houses are vicious rivals. Much like schools in the Old World, students are sorted into one of the two Houses upon their arrival at school, based on criteria established by the Olde Salem Code of Magick.

Location & Environs
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Academics
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Alumni
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Timeline
c.1666 - Salem is founded by Reginald Crowfoot following the trial and execution of Abigail Williams and other Salem witches.

1773 - Seers and divinators across the Colonies are distraught as 45 tons of tea are lost in the Boston Tea Party.

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1988 - Erik Strömgård takes over as Headmaster of Salem, following the disappearance of his predecessor, Felonius Crenshaw, in Albania.