TheMagesGuild 121 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The Worshipful Society of Wizards Magicians, Sorcerers, Warlocks, and Casters Est. On a Date MYSTERIUM ET MAGICAE The President/Ipsissimus/Chair-Wizard, Council and Fellows of the Worshipful Society of Wizards, Magicians, Sorcerers, Warlocks, and Casters, commonly known as the Worshipful Society of Wizards or the Worshipful Fraternity of Wizards, or the Worshipful Society or the W.S.W. is a learned and social society for magic practitioners founded on some particular date. The Society’s fundamental purpose is to recognize, promote, and support excellence in magic and to encourage its development and use for the benefit “humanity”. The origins of the Worshipful Society of Wizards lie in the Wizards’ Guild and W.I.Z. University (i.e. Wizarding Institution of Zapping) which was founded in the waning years of the continent of Anthos which was in turn founded from displaced members of the ancient Mages Guild. The Guild and University remained irregularly active for approximately a century before fading into obscurity. Members of the old Guild and University remained infrequently active until the former Chair-Wizard Ambros founded the Worshipful Society of Wizards. Structure and Governance FELLOWS The Society’s core members consists of the fellows: wizards, magicians, sorcerers, warlocks and casters who are selected based on having made a substantial contribution to the improvement of magical knowledge. Fellows are elected by the Venerable and Elucidated Council of the Order of the Silver Star and Brethren of the Purple Eye (i.e. The Council) for life and procure the right to use the postnominal Wiz.D. (Doctor of Wizardry). The responsibilities of the Fellow also include a duty to financially contribute to the Society and the right to stand on The Council and any other committee of the Society. THE COUNCIL More formally known as the Venerable and Elucidated Council of the Order of the Silver Star and Brethren of the Purple Eye or simply The Council serves as the primary governing body of the Society. The Council can, at most, contain seven total members. Fellows are elected to The Council by the existing Council if an opening becomes vacant. Do note that no position within The Council may be filled by more than one member at a time. Should a member of The Council become unfit or die, then all members of the Council will submit one candidate and The Council will elect a new member fill the vacant position. Duties of The Council include managing all matters concerning the business and policy of the Society. THE OFFICERS Three Officers, which include the Ipsissimus/President/Chair-Wizard/Chief Wizard, Grand Sorcerer of the Silver Star/Vice-President, and the Magister Templi, sit on The Council. Their duties are elucidated therein: Ipsissimus Also known as the President or Chair-Wizard or Chief Wizard, the Ipsissimus’s primary duty is to preside over Council and societal wide meeting. The Ipsissimus is voted upon by the Council every four years or approximately one Saint’s Month. An incumbent Ipsissimus may hold the position so long as they are voted back into the position. During their term, the Ipsissimus can be reprimanded by The Council through majority vote. Grand Sorcerer of the Silver Star Also known as the Vice-President or simple as the GSSS, the Grand Sorcerer of the Silver Star is appointed by the presiding Ipsissimus and remains in said position until the end of the Ipsissimus’s term. The duty of the Grand Sorcerer of the Silver Star is to act as the Ipsissimus’s deputy in their absence. Magister Templi Also known as the Master of the Temple, the Magister Templi is to preside over societal property, funds, and artifacts. The Magister Templi has a term lasting eight years or approximately two Saint’s months. Services & Accolades THE WIZARD QUARTERLY The Worshipful Society of Wizards is the chief patron of the Wizard Quarterly which is the sole existing and oldest magical research journal of the realm. To submit an article and potentially receive compensation and awards, send a draft of your research to The Council in a private letter for review and editing. HONORIFIC TITLES In celebration of the particular achievements of magi within and without the Society, The Council awards honorific titles in recognition of these achievements to magi who embody them. _____________⤞O⤝______________ Spoiler Exalted Magician An honorific title granted to magi showing particular virtue or character in their use of magic. Sublime Salamander An honorific title granted to magi who have made considerable contributions to the knowledge in esoteric zoology and/or botany. Transcended Staff Bear An honorific title granted to magi who exemplify in upholding ancient magi tradition. Master of Pentacles An honorific title granted to magi who have created numerous, at least five, prodigious magical artifacts. Regal Newt An honorific title granted to magi who have exceptionally mentored numerous pupils of the arcane arts, at least fifteen. _____________⤞O⤝______________ THE ROLAND PRIZE Named after the fabled, founder of the illustrious Mages Guild, the Roland Prize is awarded to those within the magical community who have made great strides in the development of magical knowledge. The Roland Prize is awarded based upon categories which are: Artificery, Peace, Literature, and Arcane. With Artificery referring to outstanding feats of arcane engineering and creation, Peace referring to influential feats of diplomacy between magi and the general public, Literature referring to the creation pf particularly influential peaces of magical literature, and the Arcane referring to creation or discovery of major forms of magic. Recipients of the accolade are voted upon by The Council when new magical findings have been released. Honorary Roland Prizes are awarded to deceased, or thought to be deceased, magi whose achievements were not celebrated in life. Recipients of the Roland Prize _____________⤞O⤝______________ Jon Evalgno (Honorary Recipient) Awarded the Roland Arcane Prize for the foundation of the arcane discipline of Mental Magic. Ser Avenel Synalli (Honorary Recipient) Awarded the Roland Articery Prize for inventing the Atronach. _____________⤞O⤝______________ Fellowship Becoming initiated into the Worshipful Society of Wizards is an arduous process. Two criteria must be met before consideration of candidacy. Has made a substantial contribution to the improvement of magical knowledge. Has proficient knowledge in at least one form of Arcane Magic. If these criteria are met, at least two initiated Fellows of the Society must give a letter of recommendation to The Council, at which point The Council will vote on each candidate and elect several candidates to be initiated into the Society as Fellows. To be considered for candidacy complete the following application: ______________⤞O⤝______________ Name: Magics of Proficiency: Substantial contribution to the improvement of magical knowledge: Initiated Fellows willing to give recommendation: ______________⤞O⤝______________ The Initiated Note that members need not be active to be considered Fellows of the Society. THE COUNCIL _____________⤞O⤝______________ Venerable and Elucidated Council of the Order of the Silver Star and Brethren of the Purple Eye Ipsissimus/President/Chair-Wizard/Chief Wizard Ambros, Regal Newt Greatly elaborated on arcane metaphysics including elemental theory and transfiguration theory. Magister Templi (Master of the Temple) Eliza, Exalted Magician Discovered the mineral of magnetus, and consequently, magnetic earth evocation. Elindor, Transcended Staff Bear & Exalted Magician Founded the arcane discipline of Voidal Translocation. Zahrer Irongrinder Established the Citadel of Arcadia. Sarrion Zytiaer Established the Enchantry. FELLOWS _____________⤞O⤝______________ Gregory O’Donovan Founded the arcane discipline of void shifting. Ceruberr Asul’ailer A cool guy. Daniel Ward Another cool guy. Ibar Elsiol Voted Sexiest Wizard alive by the Wizard Quarterly. Prince Ac'Aelu Tinuvial Founded the Principality of Norseth'onn, which is responsible for a variety of discoveries concerning the arcane. DECEASED _____________⤞O⤝______________ Glacio Nereus, Master of Pentacles Maintained a highly successful career, including the creation of an array of magical artifacts. Beltran D'avre Precocious expert, practitioner, and esteemed teacher of Telekinesis. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDPR 014 23 Share Posted April 13, 2017 An angered Artificer screeches. "Kalameet Izalith mooched off the work of others!" 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avacyn 1706 Share Posted April 13, 2017 An even more angry voidforger angrily slams the flyer into the wall repeatedly before he throws it into the air, firing an Iron-Man ion blast at it and turning it into cinders. "WE NEED TO INVENT COPYRIGHT CLAIMS NOW." 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagwort 832 Share Posted April 13, 2017 A nearby person would say: Your concerns are duly noted, and the The Council will review said deceased Avenel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destroyer_Bravo 1052 Share Posted April 13, 2017 "Oy vey." says a concerned guard captain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDPR 014 23 Share Posted April 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Avacyn said: "AVENEL, WE NEED TO INVENT COPYRIGHT CLAIMS NOW." "QUICK QUICK QUICK." A mass of papers are flung in the air, and a metal legion starts to furiously write on papers, casting parchment aside and burning them as they seek to make a perfected and well written paper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avacyn 1706 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Eventually a proper notice is formatted and sent to the Worshipful Society of Wizards, reading as follows;AMCA TAKEDOWN NOTICE To the newest Mage's Guild,KALAMEET IZALITH'S low character is the subject of Druidic plays. This is a formal declaration of FRAUD. The HOLOCRON and LEXICON (All rights reserved (c) 1247 Janos Ith'ael) are both original creations of one JANOS ITH'AEL, whose schematics and whole prototypes pre-date Izalith's. The Artificers and olde Arcane Engineers of the world will not stand the perpetuation of dishonesty in our respected field. We are issuing this AMCA (Arcane Millenium Copyright Act) takedown notice to request that you immediately remove any claim Kalameet Izalith invented these devices. We are grateful for your further compliance. Signed,AAA, the Artificer's Association of Axios 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDPR 014 23 Share Posted April 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Avacyn said: low character "Also low energy" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMagesGuild 121 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, Avacyn said: Eventually a proper notice is formatted and sent to the Worshipful Society of Wizards, reading as follows;AMCA TAKEDOWN NOTICE To the newest Mage's Guild,KALAMEET IZALITH'S low character is the subject of Druidic plays. This is a formal declaration of FRAUD. The HOLOCRON and LEXICON (All rights reserved (c) 1247 Janos Ith'ael) are both original creations of one JANOS ITH'AEL, whose schematics and whole prototypes pre-date Izalith's. The Artificers and olde Arcane Engineers of the world will not stand the perpetuation of dishonesty in our respected field. We are issuing this AMCA (Arcane Millenium Copyright Act) takedown notice to request that you immediately remove any claim Kalameet Izalith invented these devices. We are grateful for your further compliance. Signed,AAA, the Artificer's Association of Axios A letter would return to the aforementioned sender of the letter To the Artificer's Association of Axios, Should you provide evidence of these documents The Council is willing to remove KALAMEET IZALITH of his award in return, the late JANOS ITH'AEL will be granted the Roland Artifcery Award instead. Sincerely, Yours Truly, Most Regards, Best Regards, Regards, Love, The Council Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDPR 014 23 Share Posted April 13, 2017 "GIVE AVENEL THE ARTIFICERY AWARD TOO" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytchrose 661 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Name: Leyu K. Ward. Magics of Proficiency: Fire Evocation Substantial contribution to the improvement of magical knowledge: None, honestly. Initiated Fellows willing to give recommendation: Fairly certain Zahrer can say something about me. No idea if good or bad. Possibly Sarrion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeHug 2045 Share Posted April 13, 2017 8 hours ago, The Society of Wizards said: Name: Brathal Macdunn Magics of Proficiency: Air Evocation & Telekenesis Substantial contribution to the improvement of magical knowledge: Can provide an extensive laboratory for the furtherment of Thanhium research. Initiated Fellows willing to give recommendation: [!] Entered here [!] I presume this is your doing, Morgan, so ye know enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalfo 1414 Share Posted July 5, 2017 This current Guild has been deemed inactive and has hereby been moved. If you wish to appeal this decision you must present evidence to myself proving the guild is still active. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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