

Under the Master-Wizard are the instructors of the various branches of magic followed by the students. The Arch-Mage is assisted by a Master-Wizard, the post currently being held by Mirabelle Ervine. The College is led by an Arch-Mage, the current Arch-Mage being Savos Aren.

However, this led to deep-seated resentment from remaining residents of Winterhold, who believe mages from the College caused the accident, or at least could have prevented the disaster but did not. The College was shaken by the Great Collapse, which resulted in the destruction of much of the city of Winterhold but miraculously spared the College. The College was founded at least 700 years ago, during the second age, according to papers found within the Arcanaeum. They are one of the joinable factions in Skyrim. The College of Winterhold is located in the city of Winterhold and is a place in Skyrim for mages to gather to learn and do research.
