Since Elves require no sleep, all hours can be used for pursuit of wisdom. Academies are run by an elven philosopher and a small group of colleagues, where students can sit, listen to a lecture and then take as much time needed to ask questions and dialog. Academies are beautiful, temple-like structures with much natural light, and speaking porches that rise above the garden level, and elven lamps to brighten them. Artistic works and original scrolls of classic dissertations are displayed in lobbies.