Fraternities of Enchanters

Fraternities are groups of enchanters who hold the same viewpoints, and band together to make their voices heard. They function as political parties among Circle mages and determine the policy of a given Circle. Any full enchanter can join one. A fraternity counts enchanters from different Circles among their number, and the various fraternities vie for power.
Once every year, seven days after Wintersend, some mages are allowed to go with Templar escorts to the College of Magi in Cumberland, Nevarra. At the College's event, mages are allowed to gather in peace, seek new solutions to age-old problems, and debate new political philosophies amongst one another.

Structure

Known Fraternities

• Aequitarians
are the dominant faction in the College of Magi in general, and Ferelden's Circle in particular. They promote a moderate and popular viewpoint that mages must use their abilities in a responaible and ethical manner, regardless of Chantry law. Aequitarians believe that all mages should help people and follow a set of rules and ideals. In practice, this usually means operating within the more reasonable tenets of Chantry law. They are represented in the College of Magi by Rhys.
• Isolationists
are a small group of mages who wish to separate themselves from the Templars, the Chantry, and even civilization altogether, both in order to practice magic without scrutiny and to ensure their powers do not negatively affect "ordinary" folk. They are represented in the College of Magi by Niall.
• Libertarians
desire the Circle to become an autonomous, self-regulating order without Chantry involvement at any level. Many Libertarians advocate the use of peaceful means to ensure their independence, such as a bill of secession they proposed to the College of Magi about a century ago (which was turned down by both the Chantry and College at the time). However, at least one subgroup exists called the Resolutionists. They claim to be willing to pursue violent means to their ends. The Libertarians are represented in the College of Magi by Fiona. The Resolutionists have no current public members, and those foolish enough to have claimed allegiance have been made Tranquil.
• Loyalists
follow the Chantry's word as it is written. They are often called "apologists" for accepting and enforcing the Chantry's and the Templars' ever-present supervision. This is mostly commonly found in Nevarran Circles. They are represented in the College of Magi by Sweeney.
• Lucrosians
prioritize the accumulation of wealth, with the gaining of political influence a close second. They are few in number and primarily come from noble-birthed children in the Orlesian or Antivan Circles. They are represented in the College of Magi by Vincento.

Type

Political, Faction / Party