Fraternities of Enchanters

Fraternities are groups of enchanters who hold the same viewpoints, and band together to make their voices heard. They function as political parties among Circle mages and determine the policy of a given Circle. Any full enchanter can join one. A fraternity counts enchanters from different Circles among their number, and the various fraternities vie for power in the College of Magi. The College of Magi is where representatives of these various Fraternities debate their respective agendas in the hopes of influencing southern-mage politics, goals,Codex entry: The Fraternity of Enchanters and also to elect a Grand Enchanter.Codex entry: Grand Enchanter Fiona
== Background ==
The College of Magi in Cumberland is a palace, gifted to the Chantry by a Nevarran Duchess. The rumor is that her daughter was a mage, and the Duchess wanted her to have the opulence to which she was accustomed. The College is a sheer display of wealth, with sandstone busts of every Grand Enchanter who had held the office in the last six hundred years.Dragon Age: Asunder, Chapter 18, p. 181
== Known fraternities ==
* Aequitarians - are the dominant faction in the College of Magi in general, and Ferelden's Circle in particular. They promote a moderate and popular viewpoint that mages must use their abilities in a responsible and ethical manner, regardless of Chantry law. Aequitarians believe that all mages should help people and follow a set of rules and ideals. In practice, this usually means operating within the more reasonable tenets of Chantry law. Known Aequitarians include Edmonde, Irving, Rhys, Sweeney, Torrin and Wynne. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Rhys.
* Isolationists - are a small group of mages who wish to separate themselves from the templars, the Chantry and even civilization altogether, both in order to practice magic without scrutiny and to ensure their powers do not negatively affect "ordinary" folk. Niall identifies with the beliefs of the Isolationists, though does not consider himself one of them.
* Libertarians - desire the Circle to become an autonomous, self-regulating order without Chantry involvement at any level. While many Libertarians advocate the use of peaceful means to ensure their independence, such as a bill of secession they proposed to the College of Magi in 9:31 Dragon, at least one subgroup, the Resolutionists, are willing to pursue violent means to achieve their ends. Libertarians count Uldred, Adrian and Jeannot among their number, led by Fiona. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Adrian.
* Loyalists - follow the Chantry's word as it is written. They are often called "Chantry apologists" for accepting and enforcing the Chantry's and the Templars' ever-present supervision.
* Lucrosians - prioritize the accumulation of wealth, with the gaining of political influence a close second. They are few in number.
== Involvement ==
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== References ==
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