Grand Mage Guilds

The Grand Mage Guilds are the historical authorities on the usage of magic and arcana throughout the world of Argeth. These guilds and their members collaborated and decided on which types of magic were acceptable to be used, and in which circumstances.
The guilds were also the most prominent source of new spells, as their members would be granted near limitless resources in their research to develop useful applications for magic.
Nowadays, many consider the guilds antiquated, and only a few remain. Their members are often old and wise, but lack an open mind towards newer arcane inventions and magical applications.
Colleges have generally surplanted their role in society.