The Thaumaturge
The Grand Thaumatic
Order of Theurgists, or
The Thaumaturge, is
a loose confederation
of archmages whose
existence has been an
open secret for several
decades. The common
folk regard them as a fairy
tale, as The Thaumaturge
spends much of its resources keeping their
existence secret.
The Thaumaturge was created after the Beast first
appeared in The Burach Empire, and archmages
from nearby nations put aside their differences
to discuss the surge of abominations in the land.
While they have yet to find a solution to the
Beast, they had some success in containing the
abominations it created. Since then, the order has
met secretly to manage similar threats. They have
defeated a number of demon lords and eldritch
monsters, all outside of the public eye.
The Thaumaturge aims to protect the entirety of
Etharis from world-ending or even reality-ending
scenarios. It succeeds largely because it operates
in the shadows, free from the politics of their
respective governments that may forbid them
to act. They share resources and information
whenever necessary in order to defeat a major foe.
It is believed the archmages
meet in a pocket dimension where their
discussions can be held in the utmost privacy.
Every Thaumaturge member has agreed to be
placed under a powerful geas that keeps them
from betraying each other’s confidence.
However, because the faction is driven by
personalities, there are times when The
Thaumaturge fails to act. The order has no single
leader and acts on a majority vote. If vested
interests prevent a majority, they can block any
group action on an issue, leaving the others to
act on their own. Hence, far-reaching events like
the undead horde of the City Below have gone
unanswered, as the Ostoyan members oppose any
intervention from outsiders.
“We who shape magic, shape the world.”
Type
Guild, Mages
Alternative Names
The Grand Thaumatic Order of Theurgists
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