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A [[Free Virtue|free]] [[Social Status]] [[Virtue]], "Archmage", is presented in ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]''<ref>"Archmage," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 20</ref> to denote an archmage's exalted status. This Virtue is presumably not intended for young magi, but rather for [[advanced character creation|advanced]] characters such [[Darius of Flambeau]]. | A [[Free Virtue|free]] [[Social Status]] [[Virtue]], "Archmage", is presented in ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]''<ref>"Archmage," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 20</ref> to denote an archmage's exalted status. This Virtue is presumably not intended for young magi, but rather for [[advanced character creation|advanced]] characters such [[Darius of Flambeau]]. | ||
== Archmagi in the Rhine Tribunal == | == Becoming an Archmage == | ||
The process for becoming an Archmage is described in ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]''<ref name="RankOfArchmage">"The Rank of Archmage", ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 24</ref>. There are several requirements, including the need to defeat a current Archmage in a special contest of that Archmage's choosing. | |||
== Archmagi in the Order of Hermes == | |||
{{Main|List of Archmagi}} | |||
There are about 80 Archmagi in the [[Order of Hermes]]<ref name="RankOfArchmage"></ref>. | |||
=== Rhine Tribunal === | |||
In the [[Rhine Tribunal]], an Archmagus is an official position that can be obtained in a regulated manner and brings with it legal as well as political benefits<ref name="Archmage">"Archmage," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 24</ref>. It is the highest formal rank for magi, above [[master]]. | In the [[Rhine Tribunal]], an Archmagus is an official position that can be obtained in a regulated manner and brings with it legal as well as political benefits<ref name="Archmage">"Archmage," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 24</ref>. It is the highest formal rank for magi, above [[master]]. | ||
There are about a dozen Archmagi in the Rhine Tribunal: more than in most other Tribunals<ref name="Archmage"></ref>. | There are about a dozen Archmagi in the Rhine Tribunal: more than in most other Tribunals<ref name="Archmage"></ref>. | ||
== No Archmagi in the Thebes Tribunal == | === No Archmagi in the Thebes Tribunal === | ||
The magi of the Thebes Tribunal do not recognize titles of rank, including Archmage<ref>"Citizenship," ''[[The Sundered Eagle]]'', p. 25</ref>. | The magi of the Thebes Tribunal do not recognize titles of rank, including Archmage<ref>"Citizenship," ''[[The Sundered Eagle]]'', p. 25</ref>. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 19:02, 6 August 2012
The term Archmage denotes a magus of exceptional magical prowess and acclaim. The Latin form of the title is Archmagus (fem. "Archmaga", plural "Archmagi"), but the English form commonly appears in Ars Magica books.
A free Social Status Virtue, "Archmage", is presented in Guardians of the Forests[1] to denote an archmage's exalted status. This Virtue is presumably not intended for young magi, but rather for advanced characters such Darius of Flambeau.
Becoming an Archmage
The process for becoming an Archmage is described in Guardians of the Forests[2]. There are several requirements, including the need to defeat a current Archmage in a special contest of that Archmage's choosing.
Archmagi in the Order of Hermes
There are about 80 Archmagi in the Order of Hermes[2].
Rhine Tribunal
In the Rhine Tribunal, an Archmagus is an official position that can be obtained in a regulated manner and brings with it legal as well as political benefits[3]. It is the highest formal rank for magi, above master.
There are about a dozen Archmagi in the Rhine Tribunal: more than in most other Tribunals[3].
No Archmagi in the Thebes Tribunal
The magi of the Thebes Tribunal do not recognize titles of rank, including Archmage[4].
References
- ↑ "Archmage," Guardians of the Forests, p. 20
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Rank of Archmage", Guardians of the Forests, p. 24
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Archmage," Guardians of the Forests, p. 24
- ↑ "Citizenship," The Sundered Eagle, p. 25