New characters begin inside the Training Academy. The academy is an interactive tutorial for Asheron's Call, designed to familiarise players with the basic game mechanics and also give them starter experience, weapons, armor and other equipment.
During the The First Strike event, the Training Academy was introduced to take the place of the now retired Training Halls tutorial.
During the Throne of Destiny event, the Exploration Society took over the academy and most of the NPCs were replaced with Society members. Some of the quests were changed also resulting in some items being retired. See below for more details of the original Training Academy quest.
The level 1-5 training hall—and then later training academy—portals were removed during the Throne of Destiny event.
Academy Token - on corpse of Sparring Golem
Bellows - on corpse of Thieving Thrungus
Protection Orb - on corpse of Adolescent Olthoi
Society Greeter
Sparring Golem
Application Form - Found inside chest near the Greeter
Greeter's Key - Given by the Greeter in return for the application form
A Crumpled Note - Dropped by the Hollow Minion Intruder
Orders to the Guards - Found on the floor near drop point
Quartermaster's Workshop Key - Given by the Academy Blacksmith in return for his Bellows
Academy Healing Potion - Found in the Treasure Chests
Academy Mana Potion - Found in the Treasure Chests
Academy Stamina Potion - Found in the Treasure Chests