The Mageseekers

The Mageseekers were a Demacian order tasked with containing magic within the country.
Despite Demacia being founded by mages and non-mages alike, there were those who seeked to gain power within the nation. Over time they would turn the people against magic, beginning Demacia's crusade against magic and lead to the creation of the Mageseekers. The Mageseekers were an organization tasked with hunting down mages, securing magical artifacts, and accompanying any magical envoys during their stay in the kingdom. If "magical affliction" is noticed in children, they were registered under the Laws of Stone and required to follow its tenets or were given the opportunity to work as Mageseekers themselves. Sylas was one such Mageseeker, being convinced by his parents to give himself up to the order. His magical talents were proven useful in tracking down and securing numerous mages until an incident with a young mage's power caused the death of two Mageseekers and the mage, leading to his imprisonment
The late King Jarvan III wrote a royal decree that would disband the Mageseekers and release the mages within their custody, but was assassinated before he could do so. His son, Jarvan IV, found the letter and tore it up, blaming Sylas for his father's death. After the death of the king and Sylas's escape, the Mageseekers began to escalate their oppression of mages in Demacia. Sylas's rebellion waged guerilla warfare against the Mageseekers, raiding their outposts and freeing their prisoners. His army would lead an assault against the capital and slay Eldred Crownguard, the leader of the Mageseekers. Commander Wisteria would assume his post and pressured the new king to warrant the execution of mages. During one of these executions, Sylas's rebels intervened and revealed the truth about Demacia's origins and how people like the Mageseekers twisted it to gain more power. With their lies revealed, public favor turned against the Mageseekers and their growing zeal.
After the Battle of Terbisia, King Jarvan IV followed through with his late father's wishes and disbanded the Mageseekers.

Mageseeker Guidebook

1. Long ago, the wild magicks of the Rune Wars brought all Runeterra to its knees. Thus, our order was created to protect our kingdom by ridding it of magic, whether abroad or within.
2. Arcane items have undeniable intrigue. But these objects of power are best left to the capable hands of our experts, and away from the well-meaning ignorance of our citizens.
3. Your petricite Graymark is your primary safeguard against magic, a symbol of our responsibilities, and a reminder to others of our authority. Honor it above all else.

Type

Religious, Inquisitorial

Units:

• Mageseeker Junior
• Mageseeker Investigator
• Mageseeker Conservator
• Mageseeker Persuader
• Mageseeker Inciter
• Mageseeker Inquisitor

Former Members:

• Sylas (Arrested)
• Lord Eldred, Mageseeker Leader (Killed)