Eternal Society of Lamneth

**The Eternal Society of Lamneth** otherwise known simply as **The Society**, is an ancient order of magic-users, established by Lamneth to mitigate the threat of dangerous magic in the hands of corrupt mortals. While the Society kept itself out of the public eye for the majority of its' existence, they became public (to a degree) in the 4th Era, and have existed to some extent ever since.

## Organization

#### **Organizational structure**

In order to better execute its' broad goal of studying and securing magic, The Society is partitioned into several branches and departments, each overseeing a specific aspect of the Society's goal, and each containing unique roles that pertain to the job at hand. The main branches include (but are not limited to):

* Department of Arcanism and Technology
	+ Oversees magic item creation as well as research regarding artifacts and specific schools of magic.
* Department of Alchemical Practice
	+ Oversees creation of potions, oils, special substances, and other alchemical pursuits.
* Bureau of Internal Affairs
	+ Oversees self-governance and investigations within The Society, as well as peacekeeping on Daoloth
* Department of the Archive (Formerly Department of the Sacred Library)
	+ Oversees collection of information and teaching regarding magic. Also in charge of education.
* Bureau of Acquisition and Containment
	+ Oversees the collection and security of magical contraband, as well as elimination of magical threats.

#### **Office of the Procurators**

The Office of the Procurators serves as the central administration organ of The Society. The office itself provides support functions to the main branches, but at its core, it serves as the direct line between Lamneth himself and The Society. The Procurators are the only members of The Society in direct contact with Lamneth. Each Department head serves as a Procurator at the top of the command structure, each filling a seat within the Office of the Procurators.

#### **Rank Structure**

The following is a listing of the rank structure found within the branches of Eternal Society of Lamneth (In ascending order):

Note: In the Bureau of Acquisition and Containment , Agents assigned to acquisition are known as Seekers, and agents assigned to containment are known as Watchers. This is a holdover from before the merger of the Bureau of Acquisition and the Department of Containment, which resulted in the current structure.

* ***Bureau of Acquisition and Containment:***
	+ Neophyte
		- A recruit undergoing training.
	+ Seeker/Watcher Apprentice
		- A recent graduate from training, now shadowing their sponsor Seekers
	+ Seeker/Watcher
		- A rank-and-file member of the Bureau of Acquisition and Containment. Under the supervision of a Senior Seeker pair.
	+ Senior Seeker/Watcher
		- An experienced pair of agents who oversee a squad of Seekers typically made up of 4 Seeker pairs
	+ Seeker/Watcher Superior
		- The highest ranking pair of Seekers in a troop. The pair oversee 2 sections which each include 2 Senior Seekers + their squads
	+ Procurator
		- The overseer of the entire Bureau, overseeing every Troop within the branch. The Procurator is in direct contact with Lamneth himself, and is the only member of this branch to be so.

* ***Department of Arcanism and Technology:***
	+ Apprentice Magician
		- A new member of the Department receiving specialist training from their sponsor Magician.
	+ Journeyman Magician
		- An intermediate member of the Department of Arcanism and Technology.
	+ Master Magician
		- An experienced Magician who oversees research and development projects.
	+ Procurator
		- The overseer of the entire Department, overseeing every project within the branch. The Procurator is in direct contact with Lamneth himself, and is the only member of this branch to be so.
* ***Department of Alchemical Practice:***
	+ Apprentice Alchemist
		- A new member of the Department receiving specialist training from their sponsor Alchemist.
	+ Journeyman Alchemist
		- An intermediate member of the Department of Alchemical Practice.
	+ Master Alchemist
		- An experienced Alchemist who oversees the projects conducted by the Journeymen Alchemists.
	+ Procurator
		- The overseer of the entire Department, overseeing every project within the branch. The Procurator is in direct contact with Lamneth himself, and is the only member of this branch to be so.