#they think its halsin at first becaue they catch him visiting her after one of her classes and they are def romantic

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College!AU Thoughts

I've been playing around with the idea of all the companions being college professors, and trying to figure out what subject(s) fit them best. Here's what I've got so far:

Dr. Gale Dekarios - either English Literature or Physics. (Or Chemistry???? What science field is closest to magic?) Imo he would have multiple degrees in different majors, so I don't think it would be completely unlikely that he would teach both subjects somehow.

Prof. Wyll Ravengard - History? Probably? Like European History. Lots of Wars to talk about. I feel like he would be the fun history professor everybody loves.

Prof. Karlach Cliffgate - Health and Human Performance. Talking about the way your heart works, how bodies work, how to exercise effectively etc, but also about mental health and keeping yourself healthy inside your head and socially too ❤️ Also probably a coach for like, Women's Basketball?

Professor Shadowheart Hallowleaf - Psychology or Theology. I'm not sure which, but I feel like being a Psychologist really vibes with her attitude? Lol. So I'm leaning towards that.

Lae'zel - I feel like she would just be a coach and not a Professor. She's new and people aren't familiar with her but she is the most hardcore Volleyball or Softball coach you've ever seen. Her team ends up loving her tho even if she is harsh af

Dr. Astarion Ancunin - okay this is where I'm REALLY getting stuck. There are so many options. I think he is still a vampire in this AU idea, and that Cazador acts something like a Mafia boss. Astarion could have previously been his Lawyer, but has mysteriously disappeared from the Mafia and his Lawyer lifestyle to become a professor instead. But what should his subject be???? I think Law is too simple, it should be something like idk. Ancient European History (Greeks & Romans mainly) maybe, and be the mean opposite of Wyll? Or I also thought he could be English Literature and be the foil to Gale. If he does Literature he could focus on The Telltale Heart, Frankenstein, even Paradise Lost..... There's so much potential there. But then I ALSO think he would be a fantastically awful Theatre professor. Like you think you're going to get an easy A class, but it turns out the Theatre professor is a DICK and will take off points if you don't spell "Commedia Dell'arte" correctly in your 10-page "history of theatrical arts" paper (who would even make that an assignment???)

So many ideas, and I'm not sure what to choose!!!! If you have any ideas pls let me know bc I think this is such a fun concept to plan out lmao

Bonuses!!!

Dr. Halsin Silverbough - Agriculture (and probably with a major focus on Livestock Veterinary sciences). He's on campus pretty often because he runs a charity that shelters the feral cats on campus and helps rehabilitate them to be adopted out. In general he is like, a man who is Always Doing Something and somehow juggles a million and one responsibilities flawlessly. People look at him and think he is some big burly farmer guy, but he's actually extremely intelligent and well-versed in animal AND plant sciences.

Dr. Jaheira - honestly idk what she should teach, I definitely feel the urge to pin her as a Biology professor BUT I also think that might be a disservice to her full character. She could be like, an ethics/sociology professor or something. Maybe even in the Criminal Justice field, since she is High Harper after all?

Minsc - probably like a wrestling coach or something. Works at the campus gym all the time. Very loveable, brings his pet hamster everywhere.

Dr. Minthara Baenre - I'm American so I immediately went for ROTC, but tbh I don't know if that would make any sense since Faerûn seems mostly European inspired and I just don't think ROTC classes make a lot of sense outside of the U.S. lmao???? So other than that, maybe she could be in Criminal Justice somehow. Huge hardass, former military, but very dedicated. Most students hate her, but a select few revere her for pushing them to meet their full potential. She's a great professor once you earn her respect. Might also be like a Volleyball coach. Her team never loses. Never.