The Circle of Eight

**History**

The Circle of Eight are the highest-ranking wizards of The Citadel, the realm's largest school of magic located in the capital city of Scarlet Gate. Originally, each member served as a representative for their respective school of wizarding magic – abjuration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, evocation, illusion, transmutation, and necromancy. In modern days, the specific focus of a master’s proficiency of a certain school of magic has become less relevant (especially with the introduction of new magic types) and non-wizards have since joined the ranks, including sorcerers, warlocks, druids, and alchemists.

In addition to running The Citadel’s administrative duties, they also serve as protectors of the Timescape, watching over the multiverse from their astral observatory in the Citadel’s highest tower. When one is promoted to the Circle of Eight, they serve on the council until death. When a member dies, the council votes on a replacement member.

It has been common over the centuries that the current ruling king picks one of the members of the Circle of Eight to be his court wizard (though this was untrue of King Tyrus who selected Skorros). This member often lives in Bloodfire Keep but is in constant contact with the rest of the council via magic messaging and teleportation.

Over the centuries there have been far too many members to list here, but below are some notable renditions of the council.

**The Founding Members**:

**Sandor Sallivarian** – The Human master of Evocation. He cofounded the Citadel with King Sylas Bloodfire II and was the defacto leader of the inaugural Circle of Eight.

**Bigby Lightfoot** – The Halfling master of Enchantment.

**Otiluke Stoneheart** – The Dwarven master of Illusion.

**Nystul Windsinger**– The Elven master of Divination.

**Bucknard Blackwell** – The Half-Elf master of Transmutation.

**Leomund Primewater**– The Human master of Necromancy.

**Rary Lorehold** – The Human master of Abjuration.

**Tenser Rosewood** – The Human master of Conjuration.

In the final years of the Age of Wonders, the Circle of Eight was studying the three Power Stones when the member, Draxxus, sought to use the stone’s power for his own benefit. Draxxus became a lich and the other seven members attempted to stop him but were killed. The seven were resurrected by The Elder Gods and were ascended to the status of demigods, known as The Seven. Using their new power, they were able to banish Draxxus into another dimension. The members were as follows:

**Baratok** **Mordenkainen** - The Human master of Astromancy. Ascended to Godhood as The Father.

**Nystul Windsinger** – The Elven master of Divination. Ascended to Godhood as The Mother.

**Tasha Iggwilv** – The Human master of Conjuration. Ascended to Godhood as The Maiden.

**Melf Madhorn** – The Dwarven master of Thaumaturgy. Ascended to Godhood as The Crone.

**Otto Stoneheart** – The Dwarven master Artificer. Ascended to Godhood as The Smith.

**Vance Draxxus** – The Human master of Necromancy. Ascended to Lichdom as The Lord of Rot.

**Evard Nightshade**– The Human master of Chronurgy. Ascended to Godhood as The Stranger.

**Durow Drawmij** – The Human master of Warcasting. Ascended to Godhood as The Warrior.

**Today, the current members of The Circle of Eight are as follows:**

**Proteus Hightower** – The High Elf master of Divination. He is the current court wizard to King Tyrus Bloodfire after Skorros fled the city.

**Kyra Agathys** – The Dwarf master of Shadow Magic.

**Plargg Vilesilencer** – The Half-Orc master Bladesinger.

**Luna Hadar** – The Halfling master of Lunar Sorcery.

**Shadrix Silverquill** – The Human master of the Arcane Scribe.

**Aurelia Witherbloom** – The Half-Elf master of Primordial Arcana.

**Ulysses Quandrix** – The Human master of Conjuration.

**Amodeus Dolan** – The Human master of Allomancy.