Raya Lucaria Academy
The school of sorcery where Rennala's two demigod children were born, and where Radahn's love for his steed led him to seek gravity magic elsewhere.
Raya Lucaria Academy stands as a school of sorcery located within the Lands Between, founded by Rennala, the Queen of Caria. It is the site where Radahn, the Starscourge and General of the Redmanes, once studied alongside his full sibling Ranni the Witch. The academy represents the union between the Golden Order, championed by Radagon, and the Carian nobles, cemented through Radagon and Rennala's marriage. While the source does not detail the academy's current corruption or specific barriers, it confirms its historical role as a center for sorcery—though Radahn's gravitational magic was studied elsewhere, under an Alabaster Lord associated with Sellia.
- Location
- Liurnia of the Lakes (implied by Caelid context not explicitly stated for Academ
- Ruler
- Queen Rennala, Queen of Caria
- Primary Focus
- Sorcery (though Radahn's gravitational magic was studied under an Alabaster Lord in Sellia, not at the Academy)
- Key Figure
- Starscourge Radahn (Full Sibling of Ranni), Ranni the Witch (Demigod Daughter)
- Notable Residents
- Rennala, Radagon (Husband), Radahn, Ranni
Lore & Background
Raya Lucaria Academy is the home of Rennala and the birthplace of two demigods: Starscourge Radahn and Lunar Princess Ranni—full siblings, children of Rennala and Radagon. The institution was central to a political alliance when Radagon, a red-haired champion of the Golden Order, married Rennala. This union ended a deadlock between the Golden Order and Carian nobles. Within these walls, young Radahn realized he was growing too large for his scrawny steed, Leonard. To solve this without abandoning his horse, he sought out an Alabaster Lord in Sellia and studied gravitational magic, which allowed him to lower his weight significantly, enabling him to continue riding despite dwarfing the animal. The academy also served as the backdrop for Radahn's childhood, though no canonical vow with Miquella to rule as consorts exists.
In Their Own Story
The history of Raya Lucaria is deeply intertwined with the tragic arc of Starscourge Radahn. As a student, he formed a friendly rivalry with Gaius and received mentorship from elder brothers figures like Messmer. His time at the academy defined his mastery over gravity, which he used to halt the movement of the stars entirely in a crushing victory. This act froze the destiny of Miquella as well. The source does not describe a magical barrier trapping the school or transforming students into constructs; rather, it focuses on the external consequences of Radahn's actions. When Radahn lost his sanity to Scarlet Rot after battling Malenia to a standstill in Caelid, his death became necessary to restore the stars' movement and fate for Ranni. The academy remains the origin point for these cosmic shifts.
Reader's Guide
Defeating Radahn at the Radahn Festival is required to restore the stars' movement, which unlocks an underground region via a large meteor impact and advances Ranni the Witch's questline. The source notes that Radahn was a student here who learned gravity magic under an Alabaster Lord. It also confirms that Rennala heads the academy as Queen of Caria. Players must note that Radagon resented his red hair, while Radahn embraced it as heroic. The school is the family seat where Ranni and Rykard are siblings to Radahn.
Did You Know?
- Radahn studied gravitational magic under an Alabaster Lord in Sellia, not at Raya Lucaria, to lower his weight so he could continue riding his beloved, scrawny steed, Leonard.
- The marriage of Radagon and Rennala at Raya Lucaria cemented an alliance between the Golden Order and the Carian nobles, ending a previous deadlock in battle.
- Radahn's use of gravity magic to halt the stars also froze the destiny of the Carian royal family—including Ranni—until Radahn's death.
- Raya Lucaria is the home of two demigods: Starscourge Radahn and Lunar Princess Ranni—full siblings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Raya Lucaria Academy?
Queen Rennala of Caria established this institution as a premier center for magical study in Liurnia. It was created to advance sorcery and solidify the alliance between her family and the Golden Order through her marriage to Radagon.
Did Radahn learn gravity magic at the Academy?
Starscourge Radahn attended as a student alongside his sister, Ranni the Witch, before becoming a General of the Redmanes. His gravitational techniques were actually mastered under an Alabaster Lord in Sellia rather than within these halls.
Why was Raya Lucaria important to the Golden Order?
The Academy symbolized the union between Carian royalty and the Golden Order following Rennala’s marriage to Radagon. This alliance allowed sorcery to coexist within the broader religious structure of the Lands Between for a time.
Who currently rules Raya Lucaria Academy?
Queen Rennala remains the nominal head, though she is trapped in an endless cycle of rebirth within her room. Her presence sustains the academy's magical barriers even after Radagon departed to join Marika.
What caused the decay at Raya Lucaria?
The school was overrun by the Scarlet Rot when Malenia invaded, turning most scholars into mindless beasts or corpses. Only a few key figures like Rennala remained untouched within the sanctum’s protective magic.
More in World & Setting
Related in Elden Ring
Links follow this subject's own source article.
Elsewhere in the Elden Ring universe
Spotted an error? Know more?
This is a living reference — every entry is fact-audited, and reader corrections feed straight into our audit queue. Suggest an edit · See this site's audit record