# Iris

Hidden from the world, Iris lies in a valley between [The Great Scar](https://galeproulx.gitbook.io/the-unintentional-calamity/landmarks/the-great-scar) and [Volida’s Peak](https://galeproulx.gitbook.io/the-unintentional-calamity/landmarks/volidas-peak). Due to its natural isolation, many scholars go to Iris to study their craft in peace. The high volume of academically inclined individuals has shaped the town to reflect this commonplace mentality.

In the middle of Iris is the Circle of Dreams, which is a spot where all [Schools of Reasoning](https://galeproulx.gitbook.io/the-unintentional-calamity/history/schools-of-reasoning) can collaborate. It also serves as the hub of the town where food is served and trade is conducted.

Spiraling out of the Circle of Dreams are each School of Reasoning. Three different branches start next to the Circle of Dreams, and have slowly developed further away as more scholars join the town. The nature branch is the largest as it is the oldest school of reasoning, followed by science and technology.

When [Chelsen](https://galeproulx.gitbook.io/the-unintentional-calamity/characters/chelsen) develops the [School of Magic](https://galeproulx.gitbook.io/the-unintentional-calamity/history/school-of-magic), he decides to build his branch surrounding all other houses. Anyone in the new school must build their residence in the outskirts of town as they do not follow any specific branch. (That being said, many do build their house closer to one branch as they may have more interest working with one branch over another.)�
