Psijic Order

"There are layers to understanding all things,' said Sotha Sil. 'The common man looks at an object and fits it into a place in his way of thinking. Those skilled in the Old Ways, in the way of the Psijic, in Mysticism, can see an object and identify it by its proper role. But one more layer is needed to be peeled back to achieve understanding. You must identify the object by its role and its truth and interpret that meaning" — 2920, The Last Year of the First Era

"In Mundus, conflict and disparity are what bring change, and change is the most sacred of the Eleven Forces. Change is the force without focus or origin." — The Monomyth, Oegnithr, Taheritae, Order of PSJJJJ
The Psijic Order (rarely spelled Psijiic Order) or the Order of PSJJJJ is the oldest monastic group of Tamriel, devoted to the study and practice of Mysticism, which they call the "Old Ways" or "Elder Way". They make their home on the Isle of Artaeum in the Summerset archipelago. They have often been criticized for hoarding their knowledge and in turn mocking other scholars for not seeing their way.

Goals of the Psijics 

The Psijic Order chooses its members "by a complex, ritualized method not understood by the common people." The majority of the order are Altmer, but they do recruit members of the other races with powerful magic talent. Even though the Psijics are extremely reclusive, members of the Order can usually be recognized by their distinctive clothing; though their exact garb has changed over their history. They once wore clothing which gave them the nickname "grey cloaks," and in the Second Era they were seen with blue and gold clothing.
The Psijic Order is generally regarded as one of the most powerful organizations of mages in Tamriel. It has been suggested that the powers they gain from practicing the Old Ways come from the manipulation of nature itself rather than from the action of magicka. However, since two of the most famous mages in history, Vanus Galerion and Mannimarco, were trained by the Order, and since the Order is often described as having expertise in the school of Mysticism, it can be surmised that either the powers granted by the Old Ways are not truly distinct from magic as practiced by other mages, or else that the Psijics practice both as related disciplines. There goals can be summarized as ensuring the natural order of the world and balance amongst the realms. 

Feature: Initiate of the Psijic Library

 
The Library of the Psijics is one of the most extensive in Tamriel. Suitable to your station as a member of the Order, you have full access to their libraries and resources should you desire. You have also been given a robes befitting a true Mystic and that denote you as a member of the psijic order and have access to the spell lists below. 
Rank and Renown

Spell Level	Spell 1	Spell 2
Cantrip	Guidance	Light
Level 1	Soul Trap	Absorb Health
Level 2	Detect Life	Spell Absorbtion
Level 3	Ghostwalk	Daedric Curse
Level 4	Llivams Reversal	Magicka Vortex
Level 5	Scrying	Legend Lore

Rank 1: Mystic

  Prerequisite: Renown 3 or higher with the Psijic Order 
As you have completed your inititate training and have gained renown with the Order, you now have a number of different privliges available to you. As an official Mystic, you are authorized to speak on behalf of the Psijic Order. You also are given a pendant so that you can commune with your superiors at the Psijic Library to consult on various aspects of your duties. You are given a great deal of independence to conduct your research and studies, and as such, can can conduct this work without needing express approval from those above you. You are sworn to the oath of the psijics and as such, any research or studies you undertake using the mystic arts must be done primarily for the good of the world, and not to serve your own ambition. You are given a yearly budget of 1000 septims to conduct research and experimentation, as well as your own pocket workspace accessible only to other members of the order. This workspace comes in the form of a pendant that you are granted from the Psijics, which serves as a portal from your current location to a demiplane built in the Psijic Library. You have a small office where your research can be conducted from along with an initiate subordinate who can carry out tasks for you or research in your stead.

Type

Guild, Mages