The Scholars of Eventide

== Overview ==
The Scholars of Eventide are an ancient and enigmatic order of academics ranging from philosophers and historians dedicated to the pursuit of eldritch knowledge related to the birth of Aevonhold and its lost histories. The Scholars have declared the coming of a new era throughout Aevonhold’s history through the use of ancient magics and largely unknown processes. Though the declaration of these eras have been met with backlash historically, The Scholars are widely respected within the realm so as to usher the changes quickly.
The reason for the high regard of the order is largely due to its interesting membership, ranging from simple folk plucked from daily life to important members of the political hierarchy within numerous societies. The Scholars have ties to almost every nation within the realm, though it is rumored the site of a majority of their activity can be traced to Eulyros within Elterlein. A specific absence from the orders long list of national ties includes the magic fearing Empire of Ulyssa, having violently removed them from the region after the death of Darminus Vincerus in 2E 341.
Though the exact reason for the declaration of the eras, and the process in which such information can be attained is unknown it is highly rumored that the order make use of ancient Astral Magics in order to see beyond the realm of Aevonhold and into the Astral Plane itself. Using the ability to see far into the Astral Plane, The Scholars are said to be able to predict the coming of predetermined future events. This information and the process used to attain it is referred to by its members as by one name, The Arcane Constant.
== History ==
The Scholars of Eventide have declared the coming of a new era three separate times, determining the coming of The Era of Prosperity, The Era of Dominion and The Era of Promise. It is written among the volumes of text dedicated to studying the order itself that the leader of the order “High Prognosticator” had remained the same since the dawn of the First Era. Though this is nigh impossible, some believe it could be accomplished due to the strange magics used within the ancient order.
Historically, the Scholars have been targeted due to the seemingly powerful nature of The Arcane Constant, and their seemingly prophetic declaration coinciding with major events that occur afterward garnering the realm’s attention. Those who have attempted to attack the order head on have been met with powerful magics and any who have succeeded in fighting back their admittedly small numbers could not grasp the process of the Constant itself, simply leaving empty handed.Category:Factions