The Magistery guild was founded in 5412 BCE.
Magistery Ranks
The Magistery Ranks in descending order are:
- Seal of the Realm
- Grand Master
- Master
- Adept
- Disciple
- Apprentice
- Initiate
Each rank in the magistery has a "test" to prove worthiness of that rank, briefly outlined in #Magistery Rank Tests
Apprentices are required to choose a dominion upon passing their examination, and Disciples must choose a house. Adepts are given the option to select a mastery to belong to, or remain as an Adept of their house.
Each house is led by a Grand Master, chosen from among the Masters within that house, and each Dominion is helmed by a Grand Master.
The Seal of the Realm is a member of the Magistery, but only the Grand Masters know his or her identity as a matter of safety, and they pass on the Seal's charge in their name.
Magistery Rank Tests
| Magistery Rank | Test to earn this rank | Description of the test | in-game requirements for this rank | Suggested Minimum Level |
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| Initiate | Initiate's Gambit | Similar to a hazing, a test of will and endurance, see intro to Project Mayhem | endure unnecessary tasks beset upon you | 0 |
| Apprentice | Apprentice's Examination | Test of general knowledge, basic magistery history, grants access to libraries, and guided studying sessions | Complete 3 Initiate Tasks (Missions, rumours, etc.) | 5 |
| Disciple | Disciple's Proving | Advanced test of specialty, additional general knowledge test. Practical examination (dungeon simulation), independent study sessions\ | Complete 3 Apprentice Tasks | 10 |
| Adept | Adept's Ascension | Investigative Mission | Complete 4 Disciple Tasks | 15 |
| Master | Master's Trial | Thesis for specialty, real world year-long study for some phenomenon | Complete 5 Adept Tasks, Complete Year-long study | 20 |
| Grand Master | The Choosing | Election by masters | Run for head of a household | 25 |
| Seal of the Realm | Passing of the Magistery Seal | Election by grand masters | The Choosing^2 | 30 |
Magistery Houses
There are several "Houses" within the magistery, areas that focus on specific sciences. During the original founding this was limited to Material studies and Ethereal studies, but shortly afterwards, Metaphysical was added for the "in-between" subjects.
Later when the Magistery opened its doors to non-elves, the subjects became quickly confusing and convoluted, and in the year 2580 BCE, these two houses were renamed Dominions, and the houses were rebuilt in smaller segments, named for the core elements:
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