Incantrium

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Symbol of the Incantrium.

The Incantrium - also sometimes called the Guild of Incanters - is an arcane guild, operating throughout the Grand Commonwealth, dedicated to the study, responsible use, and protection of magick. It operates under an official charter from the Commonwealth.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Mission[edit | edit source]

The Incantrium is charged with the promotion and preservation of Magick, and is dedicated to the study and application of the arcane arts. It also serves to centralize standards and teachings, and advocates the responsible use of these powers. It seeks those it learns of who have experienced their Unbinding, approaches the family with an offer of instruction, and ensures that they are fully and responsibly taught the proper respect and caution for wielding magick while simultaneously enabling them in their journey of study and enlightenment. When necessary, it also tracks down and captures those arcanists who have gone rogue or violated the arcane laws, and in certain cases, turns them in to be subject to Royal authorities for punishment.

Headquarters[edit | edit source]

The Incantrium makes its home in Capvering Hold, a complex located in the Military District of the city of Morvista, the capital of the Grand Commonwealth. It is there that the leaders and administrators of the organisation meet and work. Here one also finds various classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities for use by members.

Leadership[edit | edit source]

The leadership of the Incantrium is invested in a body known as the Arcane Council, which is responsible for overseeing and regulating all business. It's membership consists of nine men and women, all powerful and accomplished master arcanists, with long records of service and discipline. They are charged to both serve as the stewards of Magick and its traditions, to represent it honorably to the mundane peoples of the Commonwealth, and to ensure its responsible use.

The leader of the Council, and by extension the entire Incantrium, is known by the title of Archmagister (or Archmagistra if female). This individual is recognized as the most senior member, and as the most prominent and powerful arcanist of the guild. They may act unilaterally or in concert with the Council as matters require, and ultimately have final say on all issues within the ranks of the organisation. Generally, however, collaboration with the Council, and maintaining respect for its views and directives, helps to preserve and ensure the smooth transaction of all necessary business. The current leader of the Incantrium is Archmagistra Violette Humilio.

Branches[edit | edit source]

Every major city across the Commonwealth is home to a local branch of the Incantrium, commonly referred to as a chapter hall. These halls serve as places for members who are abroad to receive support in the form of lodging, food, resupply and healing (if needed). They also offer their own libraries of books and scrolls for the use of members, and also have alchemy and enchantment services. Each of these halls is led by a master arcanist known as a factor.