The 18 masters that run the Tor have been known to "put down" members that forget their place, however, many a surprised master has learned that students gain levels just like everyone else, and if a student manages to defeat a master then it's usually a sure thing that the student will be offered a higher position within a fortnight.
The members of the Emerald Tor enjoy fine dinning, good wines and ales as well as servants on every floor. The atmosphere is both formal and informal with the members policing themselves for the most part. The 18 masters are usually both respected and generous as they are powerful and intelligent. Since about 40% of the Emerald Tor is made up of adventuring wizards there are quite a few trophies and stories to be found.
Cost/Dues: 5000 gp per year
Must have earned fame (i.e. 10th level or higher)
Duties: Don't bring shame to the Tor or we'll polymorph you into a kitten and feed you to the hounds.
Benefits: 4 spells per level instead of the regular 2 due to the Great Library of Plundered Knowledge.
The Emerald Tor will buy magic items for 75% of the cost rather then 50%. This also gives any member the ability to buy a slightly used item for 75% of the cost as well. The Tor has 25,000 gp liquidated for this purpose per month.
+15 on any knowledge roll per day spent in the Great Library of Plundered Knowledge on the campus grounds.
10% off the making of magic items. The Emerald Tor is built on natural lava pits. The magic of over a thousand magic items permeates the air in this majestic arcane forge. Chilled ale and comfortable rooms are available to members currently engaged in their crafting. Each item shows the Emerald Harp and Staff, the official crest of the Emerald Tor.