College of Mages
The College of Mages is both the academic arm of the newly-declared sovereign nation, the Jade Imperium, and the name for its government.
History
Until recently, the College of Mages was believed crushed beyond recovery as a result of the Scarlet War. Although a few mages occasionally cropped up after that point, it seemed that the great days of Arcane magic were gone.
The Jade Tower stood vacant, filled only with forgotten dreams of power and glory - and, of course, relics of their days in the sun.
It is now quite apparent that the College is back to full operation.
Ranks within the Imperium
These ranks apply to all citizens of the Imperium who take an oath of loyalty. Foreign liasons on long-term assignment with the Jade Tower will be awarded honorary rank on the same structure.
Arcanists
| Rank | Minimum Requirements | Read Access to Grand Library | Write Access to Grand Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | arcane mark, detect magic, read magic as arcane spells | Limited (Spell Levels 0-2) | None |
| Journeyman Mage | Apprentice; comprehend languages, identify, arcane lock as arcane spells; Scribe Scroll feat | Limited (Spell Levels 0-4) | Limited (Spell Levels 0-2) |
| Wizard | Journeyman Mage; arcane sight, tongues, detect scrying, dispel magic, scrying, contact other plane as arcane spells; Spell Mastery feat (if applicable) | Unlimited | Limited (Spell Levels 0-7) |
| Master Wizard | Wizard; mnemonic enhancer, analyze dweomer, legend lore, true seeing, scrying, greater, limited wish as arcane spells | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Archmage | Master Wizard; arcane sight, greater, vision, protection from spells, wish as arcane spells | Epic | Epic |
Divinists
| Rank | Minimum Requirements | Read Access to Grand Library | Write Access to Grand Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acolyte | cure minor wounds, detect magic, read magic as divine spells | None | None |
| Adept | Acolyte; cure moderate wounds, comprehend languages, consecrate as divine spells | None | None |
| Priest | Adept; cure critical wounds, restoration, dispel magic, divination, sending, tongues, scrying, commune as divine spells | None | None |
| Bishop | Priest; scrying, greater, heal, resurrection as divine spells | None | None |
| Archbishop | Bishop; discern location, gate, miracle, true resurrection as divine spells | None | None |
Wardens
| Rank | Minimum Requirements | Read Access to Grand Library | Write Access to Grand Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warden | Assignment to a Division of the Wardens of the Tower | None | None |
| Warden Defender | Warden; bound to a Journeyman Mage (or higher) | None | None |
| Warden Battlecaster | Adept or Journeyman Mage; Warden; one evocation of each level 0-4, including one of each of the following subtypes: air, earth, fire, water, force, light; one abjuration of each level 0-4; one martial weapon proficiency; Combat casting feat; Concentration 10 ranks | As arcanist rank | As arcanist rank |
| Warden Battlemedic | Adept or Journeyman Mage; Warden; All cure spells 0-4; one abjuration of each level 0-4; one martial weapon proficiency; Combat casting feat; Heal 10 ranks | As arcanist rank | As arcanist rank |
| Warden Wayfarer | Adept or Journeyman Mage; Warden; dimension door and teleport; Knowledge (Arcana) 10 ranks; Knowledge (Geography) 10 ranks; Quicken Spell feat | As arcanist rank | As arcanist rank |
| Warden Aeris | Adept or Journeyman Mage; Warden; one spell of each level 1-4 with Range: Medium or Long; Flyby Attack feat; Spot 10 ranks; either fly speed or fly and Extend Spell feat | As arcanist rank | As arcanist rank |
Other
| Rank | Minimum Requirements | Read Access to Grand Library | Write Access to Grand Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen | Residency within the Imperium or measurable arcane talent | None | None |
All spell requirements must be cast using the character's ability; no scrolls, wands, or magic items allowed. Spellcasters who prepare their spells from a spellbook or similar artifice must additionally prove that the required spells are scribed in their spellbook in their own hand.
Title
In the event that it is required to give your character's title in a social or formal situation, custom dictates that arcane titles take precedence over any other title, though there are a few exceptions. A Warden may always choose to simply use that title, a member of a special school within the College of Mages may choose to use that school's rankings instead, and George is, at the moment, the "High Priest" of Phealas, even though he only qualifies as acolyte or adept.
There are additionally a number of titles - Ambassador, General, Warlord, etc. - that the leadership of the Jade Tower may bestow on a person; these obviously take precedence in most cases.
Should it become necessary on a Warden's field mission to give a title, and the use of an arcane title would present a hazard to the mission, then the Warden may choose an alternate title or simply make something up. Be practical, stay alive.