White Flame Association

The White Flame Association is an Ardthern Kingdom based mage guild with its roots beginning with peasant fire-dance healers.

## History

The Dawen migration from the Empire to Levaria is for many Dawen the beginning of their people's mythos. But for the Dawen present during it was nothing but a tragedy. Many were lost and many more were hungry and wounded, both physically and spiritually. The many farmsteads that were formed were the solutions to these problems, and here the White Dancers were born.

The White Dancers were Dawen peasants which learned the technique of the White Flame and used it used it for cultural and medicinal means. The White Flame Dance, typical referred to as the White Flame, is an aggressive, yet disciplined and precise dance which heavily utilizes sudden sharp movements with the body, limbs, and wrists. These sharp movements create white sparks which eventually light the Dancers' hands on fire with the White Flame. The Flame is magical in nature. It does not burn the dancer and is reported to feel mildly warm to the touch, like drenching your hands in a warm soup. This fire would then be applied to the wounded and heal them.

Years after the conquest of northern Levaria by king Ardthern, many Dawen split off to form their own realm to the south. The Synnodian Republic was formed as a meritocratic magocracy. Synnodian influence had reached the mages of the Ardthern Kingdom, which lacked any mage guild or organization. Following this, king Ardthern spoke to representatives of the White Dancers and sanctioned the formation of an independent mage guild: the White Flame Association.

## Organization

The WFA is a centralized organization with a Primary Council. The council is held by representatives of each Wing of the WFA. Every Wing is a group which has some responsibility within the WFA. Some examples of Wings include: Adzal's Seven (magical healers), The Fountain (teachers of magic), Snow Pearls (magic-based merchants), The Wall (internal order keepers), Gray Doves (diplomats and politicians), and Silver Frostanor (hunters of rogue mages).

The WFA is heavily involved in politics, within and without the Ardthern Kingdom, but is not a part of the Kingdom. They are an independent mage guild. They are often referred to as disciplined, rigid, and well organized.

### Primary Council

The Primary Council is the highest authority within the WFA, and has the power to shape guild-wide and inter-wing laws and regulations. The council is made up of representatives from each Wing, plus the Primary Councilor. The Primary Councilor has more authority than the other councilors, besides being a tie-breaker and possessing veto powers. It is typical for the guild to follow the vision of the Primary Councilor. They are elected by the other councilors. When elected they cannot represent any wing, for they represent the interests of the entire guild. Though not law, it is customary to elect the mage with the most astounding feats. Their terms lasts for 27 years.

### Wings

Each Wing of the WFA has specific responsibilities and functions within the guild. The Wings are led by Wing Leaders, who report to the Primary Council.

### Adzal's Seven

This Wing comprises the WFA's magical healers, who use their skills to heal the wounded and sick. The Wing is named after Adzal, a legendary healer who was said to have cured the king of a serious illness.

### The Fountain

This Wing comprises the WFA's teachers of magic, who train new mages and develop new magical techniques. The Wing is named after a magical fountain located in the guild's headquarters, which is said to grant wisdom and inspiration to those who drink from it.

### Snow Pearls

This Wing comprises the WFA's magic-based merchants, who trade in rare and exotic magical items. The Wing is named after a type of gemstone that is said to enhance magical powers.

### The Wall

This Wing comprises the WFA's internal order keepers, who maintain security and discipline within the guild. The Wing is named after the WFA's headquarters, which is surrounded by a magical wall that protects it from external threats.

### Gray Doves

This Wing comprises the WFA's diplomats and politicians, who represent the guild in external affairs and negotiate with other organizations. The Wing is named after the gray doves that are often used as messengers by the guild.

### Silver Frostanor

This Wing comprises the WFA's hunters of rogue mages, who track down and capture mages who have gone rogue or broken the guild's rules. The Wing is named after a silver flower which is rumored to take revenge on those who damage or kill it.

## Figures of Interest

Since the destruction of Saic the Skeletonmancer the White Flame Association has seen an surge in membership and authority.