Mordenkainen and the Circle of Eight
Despite the organization's name, the Circle of Eight actually has nine members. The Circle consists of eight powerful wizards and their leader, Mordenkainen the archmage. In fact, the group is sometimes referred to as "Mordenkainen and the Circle of Eight."
The Circle of Eight's chief purpose seems to be the preservation of the balance of power between the forces of Good, Evil, Law, and Chaos in the Allenia, ensuring that one does not dominate the other for an extended period of time. To this end, the Circle often works behind the scenes, especially when aiding the cause of evil. Over time the purpose of the Eight has evolved and their ideas helped form into what we know as the Aislinn Tower now.
Structure
Its initial members were Mordenkainen and Bigby, his apprentice. The two decided to form a group to attempt to maintain the balance of the weave. They recruited the wizards Bucknard, Drawmij, Leomund, Nystul, Otto, Rary, and an unknown ninth mage. The unnamed member left to explore other planes of existence and was replaced by Tenser. The exact make-up of the eight has changed over time and has continued to remain somewhat of a secret to the general populace.
The group eventually dissolved after decades for ideological reasons, because of grudges between members, or because of outright death in the case of Serten who fell against the hordes of evil.
Type
Guild, Mages
Alternative Names
The Circle of Eight, The Council of Eight, The Eight Magi
Successor Organization
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