Archmage

Archmagi (or arch magi and archmagus (singular)) are a type of powerful caster that represent the pinnacle of magical power. Most archmagi hail from the magical kingdom of Dalaran but can be found among other groups as well. Weaving their intricate enchantments, these mages defend their people with all the magical powers at their disposal. Mounted atop their trusty steeds, the archmagi brandish magical blades and ancient staves that serve to channel their fierce energies in battle. Though gruff and slightly aloof, these experienced wizards are a heartening sight upon any battlefield where the fate of humanity lies in peril.Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual
==Notable==
Name 	Role 	Affiliation 	Status	Location
 	Former leader of the Kirin Tor, mentor of Jaina Proudmoore 	Kirin Tor, Alliance of Lordaeron 	 	Unknown
 	Leader of the Sunreavers, former member of the Council of Six 	Sunreavers, Kirin Tor 	 	Various
 	Member of the Brotherhood of the Light, former guardian of Atiesh 	Brotherhood of the Light, Argent Crusade	 	Tyr's Hand, Eastern Plaguelands
 	Member of the Council of Six 	Kirin Tor 	 	Dalaran Crater, Hillsbrad Foothills
 	Former member of the Council of Tirisfal and member of the the Tirisgarde 	Tirisgarde 	 	Hall of the Guardian
 	Wielder of :Ebonchill, killed by Balaadur around the First War 	Kirin Tor, Council of Tirisfal 	 	Unknown
 	Former archmage of the Kirin Tor, unleashed the worgen upon Azeroth 	Wolfcult, Scourge 	 	Various
 	Former archmage of the Kirin Tor in Ambermill, killed and raised by the Forsaken 	Undercity 	 	Ambermill, Silverpine Forest
 	Argent Dawn agent in Desolace 	Argent Dawn 	 	Unknown
 	Leader of the Violet Eye 	Violet Eye, Kirin Tor 	 	Dalaran Crater, Hillsbrad Foothills
The Conjuror 	Leader of the Tirisgarde and Archmage of the Kirin Tor 	Tirisgarde, Various 	 	Azeroth
 	Former archmage of the Kirin Tor killed and raised by the Scourge 	Undercity 	 	Sepulcher, Silverpine Forest
 	Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras, former leader of the Kirin Tor and Theramore 	Proudmoore Admiralty, Alliance 	 	Various
 	Mistress of illusions in Scholomance 	Cult of the Damned 	 	
Hall of Illusions, Scholomance	 	 	 	
 	Last scion of the Sunstrider dynasty, servant of Kil'jaeden 	Sunfury, Burning Legion 	 	Buried on the Isle of Quel'Danas
 	Member of the Council of Six 	Kirin Tor 	 	Various
 	Lieutenant of the Jailer, former Master of Naxxramas and the Cult of the Damned 	Mawsworn 	 	Various
 	Archmage of the Lunarfall Mage Tower 	Alliance 	 	Mage Tower, Lunarfall
 	Leader of the Kirin Tor, former apprentice of Medivh 	Kirin Tor, Sons of Lothar 	 	Various
 	Archmage of the Kirin Tor, accompanied Jaina Proudmoore into the Frozen Halls 	Kirin Tor 	 	Icecrown Citadel
 	Humanoid form of the red dragon Korialstrasz, former member of the Council of Six	Red dragonflight, Kirin Tor 	 	Various
 	Last Guardian of Tirisfal 	Council of Tirisfal 	 	Various
 	Member of the Council of Six 	Kirin Tor 	 	Various
 	Leader of the Alliance-loyal Highborne 	Highborne, Darnassus 	 	Howling Oak, Darnassus
 	Entertaining onlookers in the Mage Quarter of Stormwind 	Stormwind 	 	Mage Quarter, Stormwind City
 	Court conjurer of Stormwind, father of Medivh 	Stormwind, Tirisgarde 	 	Various
 	Archmage of the Kirin Tor 	Alliance 	 	Dalaran Crater, Hillsbrad Foothills
 	Former leader of the Kirin Tor 	Kirin Tor 	 	Various
 	Grand Magister of Quel'Thalas 	Magisters, Silvermoon City 	 	Various
 	Leader of the Kirin Tor forces at the Violet Bluff, infected by the Primals 	Primals 	 	Violet Bluff, the Everbloom
 	Former prisoner of Naxxramas, brief owner of Atiesh 	Unknown 	 	Unknown
 	Creator of the mana bomb that destroyed Theramore 	True Horde 	 	Unknown
 	Member of the Council of Six, master of Kirin'Var Village 	Kirin Tor 	 	Various
 	Insane archmage 	Independent 	 	Various
==In Warcraft III==
In Warcraft III, the Archmages were introduced as hero units, a special unit-type of the Human faction.
They had the following spells: Blizzard, Summon Water Elemental, Brilliance Aura, and Mass Teleport.
BTNHeroArchMage.png|Archmage icon from Warcraft III: Reigh of Chaos.
Archmage.jpg|Archmage from Warcraft III: Reigh of Chaos.
Warcraft III Reforged - BM AM DL KotG panel concept art.jpg|Warcraft III: Reforged concept art (second from the left).
Reforged credits art 11.png|An archmage from Warcraft III: Reforged.
The campaign includes a number of unique archmagi.
Jainaunit.JPG|Jaina is an archmage from Warcraft III: Reigh of Chaos.
GhostlyArchmage.jpg|Ghostly Archmage from Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
BTNAntonidas.png|Antonidas archmage icon from Warcraft III: Reforged.
High elf archmage.png|High elf archmage from Warcraft III: Reforged.
BTNHighElfArchMage.png|High elf archmage icon from Warcraft III: Reforged.
BTNGhostMage-Reforged.png|Ghostly Archmage icon from Warcraft III: Reforged.
==In the RPG==
Archmages can come from any arcane caster class as long as they have a sufficient level of arcana and spellcraft knowledge. They must have the ability to cast arcane spells and spells from at least five of the schools of magic at a certain level of proficiency. They must also spell focus in two schools of magic. Archmages of the Kirin Tor forbid warlocks and necromancers from their ranks.World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 92
Archmage is a class mentioned in the Dungeons and Dragons: Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game which exists in the world of Warcraft. Though incorporated into the Warcraft RPG it is detailed only in the DMG (Dungeon Master's Guide). Characters with this class appear in Lands of Conflict and Shadows & Light.Lands of Conflict, pg. 90-1Shadows & Light, pg. 41-2, 47
===Archmage of Kirin Tor===
In World of Warcraft: The Role Playing Game, the generic archmage class was replaced with the Archmage of Kirin Tor prestige class, which included a Warcraft lore description. Note that the term "Archmage of the Kirin Tor" can and has been properly shortened to simply "archmage" in lore text. The term archmage can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor.
====Typical Archmage====
Archmagi keep the enemy on their toes, making them realize that there are more things to fear than simply the swords in their faces. Always attacking from afar, archmagi back up the combatants and either protect them or attack the enemies. Extremely powerful, they are also vulnerable, and warriors must protect them in case the enemy archers attempt to focus their ﬁre on them. An example of a typical archmage is Conjurus Rex.Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 183
==Notes==
*Khadgar was originally described as an "Arch-Wizard",Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal missions#Introduction before later being referred to as an archmage.
==Gallery==
Archmage Starcraft II editor.jpg|Unique Starcraft II editor remodeled asset from Warcraft III.
Archmage portrait.png|A painting of an archmage, possibly Antonidas, in the Photonic Playground.
==References==
 
Category:Prestige classes
Category:World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game
Category:Lands of Conflict
Category:Shadows & Light
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