Crimson Sun
One of the most prominent Guild of Mages in the known world. It's main seat of power is in Iriaebor.
Leader is a drow woman named Myth Sundersun
Structure
Levels 1-3 (Apprentice / Neonate) - These people are occupied with their own learning and progression through the guild rather than the work and progress of the guild as a whole.
Levels 4-6 (Novice / Adept) - The bread-and-butter of the guild, and probably the largest section. They've started to get directly involved with the work of the guild, but it's mostly external (Recruiting/PR) or light research. Think of an Undergrad student who's just so excited to be at University.
Levels 7-9 (Acolyte) - A Novice/Adept who shows some aptitude for research; obviously, not every spell caster is cut out for it. Compare to a student working on their Senior Bachelor's research thesis.
Levels 10-12 (Journeyman) - The researchers who've shown the initiative and have the background knowledge required to start doing serious research. Equivalent to a Master's student.
Levels 13-15 (Magus / Mage / Sorcerer) - The authority within the guild, comparable to a Doctoral student or research associate.
Levels 16-18 (Master Magus / Mage / Sorcerer) - The equivalent of a professor dedicated to a field. They lead some specialized section of Mages, Journeymen, etc. relating to research of some topic.
Level 19 (Grandmaster Magus / Mage / Sorcerer) - The administration. The unfortunate professor who was drafted as department chair, despite being much happier doing research. I imagine everyone at this level has some special title, "Grandmaster of the University", "Grandmaster of Special Research", "Grandmaster of Internal Affairs", "Grandmaster of the Library & Archives", etc.
Level 20 (Archmage / Guildmaster) - The only administrator who enjoys his job. A researcher who has been around long enough to know the city officials, who can act 'high-society' when needed for the sake of the guild.
Type
Guild, Mages
Alternative Names
The Mages Guild
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