Mage Armored Grimoire and Improvised taCtics League

The **M**age **A**rmored **G**rimoire and **I**mprovised ta**C**tics (MAGIC) League (or simply the Magic League) is a magic sporting competition held every three years at the Island of Khaireis.

## History

During the wake of magic, the SWANs were still trying to figure out how magic works in combat scenarios. Multiple failed controlled experiments made them have to think outside of the box to find a way to observe magic without the ominous "sciency" feel. An Olympic games participant that happened to work in the SWANs suggested something similar to the Olympic Games. Out of ideas, the SWANs decided to give it a try.

The first MAGIC games event was held at Khaireis in 46M, SWAN researchers attended and watched the games. Since the contestants were so focused on the game and not overly aware of the fact that it was a scientific experiment they performed better than they would in a laboratory. The SWANs figured this out and titled the Games an immediate success.

Originally, the Magic League was held every year. However researchers figured out that this is not enough time for athletes to prepare or recover. So instead, they opted for a triennial event. This allowed athletes to recover and prepare for as long as they needed to -- and not have to worry about next year's game right after an event.

### GMEA Ownership

After a while, the SWANs got all that they needed from the event but did not know what to do with the games. Ownership was then transferred to the GMEA to do as they please with the games -- which is why the Island of Khaireis is property under them too. The GMEA are still the owners to this day and conduct experiments every game.

The GMEA changed a couple of things about the games. In doing this, they made the games more inclusive and added more competitions. Some examples include:

* Lowered the minimum age to 15 -- which allowed highschoolers to participate
* Added various other competitions, such as dueling, weaponry, team death matches, and free-for-all
* Expanded on rules and regulations

## Overview

The Magic League is a combat-oriented magic competition. Held triennially in the Island of Khaireis it is the most popular global magic competition.

The League initially started as a science experiment to measure how magic works in stressful environments but evolved to become a very fun competition many mages voluntarily enter in.

### Basic Rules & Regulations

The rules and regulations are to make the games as fair as possible without being as intrusive. There are a couple and these are just the basic ones.

### Supervisors

Supervisors are individuals that work for the Magic League Committee. They may oversee games or work behind the lines. They are fundamental in keeping the games running smoothly. All supervisors are protected via *Munitio* and cannot be harmed by players, players that do intentionally attempt to harm them will face consequences.

Scientists are individuals who work for either the GMEA or the U.N. SWANs (however any trusted independent organization can supply scientists, but they also must provide the GMEA with results). They appear similar to other spectators but record notes as the game is progressing. They are instructed to keep themselves as low-key as possible to avoid any stress players could receive.

Security guards from trusted suppliers are present throughout the games. They are there to ensure area security and minimize any threat. They also assist the referee in whatever they need. They are paid by the Committee according to their work, meaning that security guards who take down threats are given bonuses according to how much of a threat it would have been. Security guards may be heavily armed or hiding among the crowd. All security guards are **PREDATOR** or above. Heavily armed security guards are always present during *Manus Ferus*. Security guards can only carry LTL weapons -- this includes grimoires, concealables, and paralyzers.

Referees are trained people who oversee games and enforce rules. They announce score and mark the start/end of a game. All games have at least 3 referees present at all times -- this is to make sure there are minimal errors in keeping score. Referees do not need to be mages, but it is preferred. Referees cannot interfere in games unless a necessary remark is needed or an issue is present. Referees are provided armor during *Manus Ferus*. Referees are not present and are replaced with drones during *Ex Cinere*.

The Council is a group of an unknown amount of individuals that oversee the entire event. It is suspected that they include a couple of instructors from *Predator Academy*, but this is not confirmed. They spectate from special locations above all the other spectators.