Psijic Order The Psijic Order is an ancient order based on the island of Artaeum . From it , the Mages Guild would later begin and develop in 2E 230 , started by Vanus Galerion . The Psijic Order was believed to have originated in the Summerset Isles , and their headquarters was located on Artaeum . They were said to have been indirectly responsible for the development of Mysticism , long before there was a name for it . Their counsel has been sought by some political leaders , but other leaders have treated the Order with suspicion . History . Foundation and origins of the Order . When the Altmer began to settle more permanently on the Summerset Isles from their ancient home of Aldmeris , their culture began to change . They no longer worshipped the ancestor spirits , but several of those spirits such as Auri - El , Trinimac , Syrabane , and Phynaster became gods that the Altmer worshipped instead . Many elders , who called themselves the Psijics , rebelled against this trend , as they were the keepers of the Old Ways . They used their mystical powers to settle in Artaeum , away from the " corruption of their society . " They frequently returned to the Summerset Isles to offer advice and guidance , however . First Era . The earliest known recorded instance of the Psijic Order was in 1E 20 , when the renowned Breton sage Voernet met with Iachesis . Around the end of the First Era , at around the time of the founding of the Mages Guild , Artaeum mysteriously disappeared , only to reappear exactly 500 years later , during the Interregnum . Most of the people who lived on Artaeum , including the members of the Psijic Order who were thought to have died when Artaeum vanished , also reappeared as well . The members of the Order refused to reveal where Artaeum had been during its time away . Third Era . In 3E 110 , the Psijic Order is rumored to have created a storm that destroyed a fleet of Pyandoneans . Fourth Era . In 4E 101 , about 100 years before the Civil War takes place in Skyrim , the Psijic Order disappeared yet again . In 4E 201 , Nerien , a member from the Order , informs the Dragonborn that their actions will " trigger a chain of events that cannot be stopped , " and that judgement will be passed on their actions to come and how they deal with those dangers . Tolfdir informs the Dragonborn that the Order disappeared over a hundred years prior , and that it is a great compliment to be contacted by one of the Order , as " they have only ever dealt with those they felt worthy . " After defeating Ancano , the Dragonborn becomes Arch - Mage of the college , replacing the deceased Savos Aren . The Psijic Order removes the Eye of Magnus from the Hall of the Elements , promising to safeguard the Eye from those who may abuse its power . Quaranir subsequently reveals that the installation of the Dragonborn as Arch - Mage had been the Order ' s intent from the start . Organization . Philosophy , beliefs and practices . The Psijic Order is a powerful group that possesses immense amounts of knowledge and power . The Psijic Order was notable for indirect development of Mysticism long before there was a name for it . For the Psijic Order , the Old Ways , or the Elder Way , was the name for their practice ; however , the term becomes mixed in " semantic quagmire " because the Old Ways was also referred to the Psijic Orders ' religion , philosophy and beliefs , which may or may not be related to Mysticism . The Old Way , or the Elder Way , was a philosophy of meditation and study that could bind the forces of nature to an individual ' s will . It differed from magicka in terms of their origins , but the effects were the same . The Psijic Order was notable for developing the Cloven Duality . The Order also developed the Psijic Compensation , which was an attempt to explain the basics of Aldmeri religion to Emperor Uriel V . There were two rites the Psijic Order was known to practice . One was Vigyld , which took place on the 1st of Second Seed . The other was called Moawita , and was held on the 2nd of Hearth Fire . The Psijic Order outlawed the use and practice of Conjuration within the order . They believed that Conjuration was dangerous , but the main reason was that they felt it ridiculed the ancestor spirits . It was rumored that members of the Psijic Order possessed an ability known as " The Calling . " This was thought to be a magical telepathic ability used to communicate silently . Inductions into the Psijic Order . The Psijic Order chooses its members through a complex and ritualized method not well understood by outsiders . The " Pocket Guide to the Empire , Third Edition " notes how in roughly 1 , 000 years , up to the year 3E 430 , only seventeen new members were added to the order . This fits with the history of the order , which is heavily steeped in tradition . However , from 3E 430 until the time of publication , two years later , in 3E 432 , they suddenly accepted over thirty new members . Relationship to the Psijic Endeavor . The Psijic Endeavor . is a method of achieving divinity , and what to do after ; it has no relationship to the Psijic Order . Notable members . There are very few known members of the Psijic Order since its foundation :