Arcanist

An Arcanist is a person that is hired to fix supernatural problems like hauntings and rifts in reality. More often found in larger cities these specialists are usually scholars or sages that have studied the arcane arts under a master or mentor for many years. The profession requires full knowledge of all things supernatural and the ability to think on your feet. Arcanists are well paid by both private customers and the crown, and the presence of one in a city will increase its appeal to merchants, traders and nobility.

Career

Qualifications

Though there is no required education to be an Arcanist, it is usually a plus to be trained by a mentor with a good reputation. Arcanists are often self-employed and sell their services to the highest bidder, they thrive off of reputation and respect, so a bad Arcanist may only to be able to find cheap work.

Career Progression

Usually, an Arcanist starts off as a student under a mentor or master, after about seven years of study a student officially gain the title Master of whatever they studied.

Other Benefits

Fame and fortune. A well-liked Arcanist is welcome in any city and will have an easy time finding worthwhile work. Oppertunities to get close to the crown may be imminent as rulers will employ Arcanists to deal with lesser problems when their Archmage is unable to. It can also be a stepladder to become an Archmage in a city when the former dies or retires.