The Academy is sealed by a magical barrier. To enter, you need the Academy Glintstone Key. This key is found on a corpse behind a Glintstone Dragon (Smarg) on an island west of the Academy. You don't need to fight the dragon, just sneak past it to grab the key.
Elden Ring
Accessing the Academy
Access Raya Lucarian Academy in Elden Ring by obtaining the Academy Glintstone Key. Sneak past the Glintstone Dragon to claim this crucial item.
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