Arkaeni

The Arkaeni (spelled "Arcaeni" in Anderian) are an order of occultists who seek to facilitate the reinstitution of magic. The order was established in 885; even though it is over 400 years old, members are very few in number, as most people believe magic to be myth and because the Order is still very secretive. Arkaeni also study other things like history, alchemy, astronomy, and religion. They have an unofficial academy in Umstrad called the Atheneum, which also serves as a sort of headquarters. Arkaeni begin their studies there, but ultimately branch off to study in the annals of the various higher learning institutions to try to find hidden secrets among the many historical texts. Immediately following their studies at the Atheneum, it is customary for students of the Order to make a sojourn to the Immortal City in search of ancient knowledge (one such sojourn is the subject of the story Arkaeni (subchapter)).
Since 1331.7, Emperor Vralius has employed three of them as advisors and for experimentation at his tower in Victurus.
==Notable Arkaeni==
*Niril - specializes in alchemy, ancient religions
*Aridessa - specializes in fortune telling, incantation, conjuring
*Lurius - specializes in poisons, curses, scrying
*Theopholus - successor to Niril as head of the Order
*Delembra - current head of the Order
*Meryne - she specializes in divination through visions, cartomancy, and Aprisic Astrology
*Celium - he specializes in arcane language, cryptography, glyphs, and runes
*Daron - he specializes in potions, herbal remedies, and poison
*Emilyn - she specializes in ancient religions and cultism
*Veryl - he specializes in Salarian Dirt Magic
==List of Heads of the Order==
Number	Name 	Dates 	Left Office
16 	Delembra 	1330-present	
15 	Theopholus 	1285-1330 	d. natural causes
14 	Niril 	1284-1285 	voluntary abdication
13 	Frivath 	1251-1284 	d. natural causes
12 	Alena Rellen 	1244-1251 	deposed for fraud
11 	Lendrath the Elder 	1209-1244 	d. suspicious circumstances
10 	Spanico the Sane 	1164-1209 	d. Geldish Fever
9 	Motirios 	1152-1164 	voluntary abdication
8 	Velenda the Vast 	1134-1152 	d. spider bite
7 	Holby of Andergard 	1098-1134 	d. natural causes
6 	Jukken 	1054-1098 	d. poison
5 	Bruther the Bright 	1006-1054 	d. accidental asphyxiation
4 	Caerinth Alendo 	975-1006 	d. natural causes
3 	Jogan 3 of Jerinsen	941-975 	d. sword duel
2 	Uctis the Blue 	911-941 	d. lightning strike
1 	Rodamel 	885-911 	d. natural causes
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