The Phantom Dragon: Alliance Magic Guild - Asharai Branch
Though the guild wasn't erected until a bit more than 250 years after the city was first formed most can't imagine the city without the guild as the entire testing district that is integral to Asharai is part of the guild. Founded by Luthian Atwood Maxwell and Emra Dawnmist both royalty from Tor Yvresse which is apparent in the guild's design as the outside resembles a smaller version of the Tor Yvresse branch. This branch of the Magic Guild like all others strives to unlock the secrets of all magic, but what the mages of the Phantom Dragon specialize in is mainly illusion, abjuration, enchantment, and air magic. These specializations are apparent through the interior of the building as it is filled with illusions, wards, and even some rooms that you can only get to with flight. This makes every day a test for those within the guild keeping them sharp and prepared. The Magic guild is run by two powerful mages the Guild Master and Guild Leader, the master handles more of the inner workings of the guild while the leader deals more with quests, people, and issues that pertain to outsiders. The guild elects the guild master while the guild leader is a title held by the most powerful mage proving their might in a test held every 2 years. The guild can function as many things but is mainly a school/testing ground for mages as well as the closest thing Asharai has to an adventurer's guild.
Structure
Members of the guild have 20 levels that break down into 8 tiers of classification to show rank within the guild. There are 2 ways to raise one's rank first is the ranking exam that happens every 6 months or you can be acknowledged and have a rank bestowed upon you by a high-ranking member.
(Level 1) Magic-Users: These are the newest members of the guild. They have very few special rights.
(Level 2) Prestidigitator: These are the recruiters mentioned above.
(Level 3) Conjurers: These work directly with the public to fulfill petitions.
(Level 4-6) Arcanists: These are involved in low-level research.
(Level 7-9) Spellmasters: These are involved in mid-level research.
(Level 10) Magicians: These are teachers for the lower level mages.
(Level 11) Evoker: These are generally involved in field research.
(Level 12) Thaumaturgists: These generally deal with in-house transgressions and punishments.
(Level 13-15) Magus: These are teachers for the mid-level mages.
(Level 16-17) Sorcerer: These are engaged in high-level research.
(Level 18) Mage: These form part of the Council. They also teach the high-level mages.
(Level 19) Wizard: These form part of the Council.
(Level 20) Arch-mage: This is the head of the guild
Membership:
Entry Level Membership: 1st Level, 6-month probationary period
-Enrollment Dues: 300gp or minor magical item
-Nomination Dues: 200-600gp
Requirements:
-Must be Nominated by an existing member of 4th rank or higher.
-Must perform one or more deeds for the guild to advance in rank.
-Cannot refuse any reasonable request from higher-ranking guild members.
Benefits:
-Allowed to wear broach, cloak, or symbol of Guild.
-Discounts on meals, room, and board at selected merchants.
Entry Level Membership:2nd - 3rd
-Nomination Dues: 200-600gp
Benefits :
-Limited dorm access (no more than 2 nights in a row for any dorm).
-Free Evening-feast meals at Guild Hall on weekends.
Mid Level Membership: 4th-5th
Nomination Dues: 350-750
Benefits:
-Free admission to parties, balls, or galas held by the guild.
-Access to social circles above his station as long as the proper attire and etiquette are followed.
-Limited access to be left alone in the testing area. Must pay 100gp per day of testing plus the cost of any components used.
Mid Level Membership: 6th-8th
Nomination Dues: 550-950
Benefits:
-Greater access to the testing area. Can use the testing room for 3 days per month without cost. Must pay 75gp per day of testing after this plus the cost of any components used.
-Limited access to the tester's Storage. 2 components under 500gp a month.
Advanced Level Membership: 9th level, 6 month probationary period
-Enrollment Dues: 2200gp or major magical item
-Nomination Dues: 1200-3200gp
Requirements:
-Must be Nominated by an existing member of 15th level or higher.
-Must perform one or more deeds for the guild to advance in rank.
-Cannot refuse any reasonable request from higher-ranking guild members.
Benefits:
-Given a rare component to help with the member's field of testing.
-Full dorm access.
-Free Evening-feast meals at Guild Hall, daily.
-Free admission to parties, balls, or galas held by the guild.
-Access to social circles above his station as long as the proper attire and etiquette is followed.
Advanced Level Membership: 10th - 12th Level
-Nomination Dues: 1700-4200gp
Benefits:
-Greater access to the testing area. Can use the testing room for 5 days per month without cost. Must pay 75gp per day of testing after this plus the cost of any components used.
-Limited access to the tester's Storage. 3 components under 500gp a month.
Advanced Level Membership: 13th - 15th Level
-Nomination Dues: 2700-5200
Benefits:
-Access to a large room rent out. You may now rent out one of the large-size ritual rooms for large-scale solo testing. The average time is a week after this time the room will put a magical lock back on the door blocking access.
-Component assistant. You now have access to one of the guilds services the guild has a partnership with some of the mining guilds in the city and across Talos, once a month you may put in a request for them to keep an eye out for a certain material if they find it it will be sent to the guilds front desk for you. You will still need to pay for the component but it will save you time trying to find the material yourself and they may be able to find you some rare things since they know where to look.
Scholars Membership: 16th - ??? Level
Not much is known of any membership after level 15 it is said the benefits and cost are made to match each member and their goals.
Founding Date
468 A.O.M
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