Magisterium of Glorinel

The **Magisterium of Glorinel** is an magical organisation in the Archduchy of Glorinel. It is contestably the most powerful *independent* consortium of mages in High Rock.

It was founded in {Year} by Archduke {Archduke} following the expulsion of all 'foreign' guilds from his lands, including the Mages Guild [?]. The Magisterium was established to fulfill the magical and alchemical needs of the archduke and, by extension, the archduchy.

Apprentices of the Magisterium are educated at the Scholarium of Treth (usually referred to simply as the Scholarium). Prospective Magisters must complete Magisterial Trials – both arcane and mundane in nature – before becoming fully-fledged members of the organisation. The minimum age at which an Apprentice may undertake the Magisterial Trials is twenty four.

The Magisterium is richly endowed by the archducal treasury. Its mages, who are prohibited from pursuing other employment, are granted a generous stipend for their services. Services and goods provided by the Magisterium to Glorinel's subjects are subsidised by the treasury. Healing spells and potions are therefore made available to all, from royal courtiers to the lowest peasants.

The Magisterium has close links with the Temple of Glorinel, specifically its cults of Julianos and Magnus. It is not uncommon for an ordained priest or priestess of the Temple to join the Magisterium.

## **Organisation**

### **Archmagister**

The Archmagister is the head of the Magisterium, appointed at the pleasure of the Archduke. Court duties, such as advising the Archduke, keep the Archmagister aloof from the day-to-day administration of the organisation. It is the Archmagister who appoints – and dismisses – the Grand and High Magisters.

### **Grand Magisters**

Three Grand Magisters sit on the Grand Magisterial Council, often referred to as the Grand Council. With the exception of the Archmagister, the Grand Magisters are the most eminent wizards of the organisation. The Grand Council convenes in the city of Glorinel, and are the closest advisors of the Archmagister. The Grand Magisters are the *de facto* governors of the Magisterium.

### **High Magisters**

The High Magisterial Council, or simply the High Council, is made up of seven revered High Magisters. This body, based in the city of Treth, is responsible for the education and training of apprentices in preparation for the Magisterial Trials. The High Magisters are the teachers and administrators of the Scholarium.

### **Magisters**

Magisters are fully-fledged members of the Magisterium, having successfully completed the Magisterial Trials. A Magister is presented to the Grand Council, wherein they are appointed to a posting appropriate to their skills.

Such postings include, but are not limited to:

* Court mage to one of Glorinel's lords or ladies
* Healer at the Hospital of Treth
* Battlemage
* Librarian at one of the Magisterium's libraries
* Alchemist at one of the Magisterium's lustratoriums

### **Apprentices**

Apprentices are students of the Scholarium of Treth who are yet to successfully complete the Magisterial Trials. Their training is overseen by the High Council, although a student may be taken as the personal apprentice of a high-ranking wizard (including the Archmagister).

## Notes

1. ↑ It is no coincidence that the age at which one may be ordained into Glorinel's priesthood is also twenty four.