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There are numbered in the world a people called spell weavers, sorcerers, witches, and other names, and you are one of them.  You are a wizard and are respected, feared, distrusted, and misunderstood by the common folk for good reason: you may wield tremendous arcane power.
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There are numbered in the world a people called spell weavers, sorcerers, witches, and other names, and you are one of them.  You are a ''mage'' and are respected, feared, distrusted, and misunderstood by the common folk for good reason: you may wield tremendous arcane power.
  
==Ranks==
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===Ranks===
  
===1. Mark of Triadus===
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====1. Innocent Mage====
 
Expoint Cost: 1 point
 
Expoint Cost: 1 point
  
You were born with the mark of Triadus and therefore have been subject to a life of training in the magical arts.  It has long been held that the descendants and favored of the house of Triadus carry the blood of Dragons, the founders and keepers of magic.  These magi are known as Innocents. This rank allows you to cast first-level spells.
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These magi are known as Innocents. Their skill with magic is wild, untrained, and unrefined, but they carry a gift that requires honing. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 1.
  
===2. Ring of Roses===
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====2. Novice Mage====
 
Expoint Cost: 2 points
 
Expoint Cost: 2 points
  
When a mage enters into an academy of magic, he or she receives an adamantite ring encircled with roses and thorns. This ring represents the ever-growing nature of a mage's desire to learn as well as the sometimes prickly nature of magic itself.  These magi are known as Novices. This rank allows you to cast second-level spells.
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These magi are known as Novices. They show a talent for commanding magic, but have much to learn. They truly realize the insurmountable power available to them after lengthy practice. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 2.
  
===3. Brooch of Dragons===
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====3. Adept Mage====
Expoint Cost: 3 points
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Expoint Cost: 4 points
  
As a homage to the originators of magic, this adamantite brooch decorated in a spiral fashion with three dragons is awarded to those who have passed the first test of magic: the Rite of the Dragon.  These magi are known as Adepts. This rank allows you to cast third-level spells.
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These magi are known as Adepts. At home amongst the flows of arcane power, the Adepts are well on their way to mastery of their craft. Years of dedication have sharpened their minds and souls. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 3.
  
===4. Cloak of Many Colors===
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====4. Master Mage====
Expoint Cost: 4 points
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Expoint Cost: 7 points
  
Representing the shifting and dynamic nature of magic, this cloak, woven with magic-infused fabric, is awarded to those who have passed the second test of magic: the Masters Test.  These magi are known as Masters. This rank allows you to cast fourth-level spells.
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These magi are known as Masters. They show nearly complete authority over sorcery itself. They teach the less experienced, they author new spells, they ask the pressing questions to unravel the secrets of magic. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 4.
  
===5. Nimbus of the Archmagi===
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====5. Archmage====
Expoint Cost: 5 points
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Expoint Cost: 11 points
  
When one has passed the test of the Archmage, the most deadly and prestigious test, he or she is rewarded with a glowing nimbus of magic.  This nimbus is viewable only by other magi and those with the Aura Sight ability.  These magi are known as Archmagi. This rank allows you to cast fifth-level spells.
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These magi are known as Archmagi. They are at one with magic and are exceedingly rare. An archmage has the power to leave a mark on history itself, be it a blemish or an adornment. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 5.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:46, 5 March 2017

There are numbered in the world a people called spell weavers, sorcerers, witches, and other names, and you are one of them. You are a mage and are respected, feared, distrusted, and misunderstood by the common folk for good reason: you may wield tremendous arcane power.

Ranks

1. Innocent Mage

Expoint Cost: 1 point

These magi are known as Innocents. Their skill with magic is wild, untrained, and unrefined, but they carry a gift that requires honing. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 1.

2. Novice Mage

Expoint Cost: 2 points

These magi are known as Novices. They show a talent for commanding magic, but have much to learn. They truly realize the insurmountable power available to them after lengthy practice. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 2.

3. Adept Mage

Expoint Cost: 4 points

These magi are known as Adepts. At home amongst the flows of arcane power, the Adepts are well on their way to mastery of their craft. Years of dedication have sharpened their minds and souls. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 3.

4. Master Mage

Expoint Cost: 7 points

These magi are known as Masters. They show nearly complete authority over sorcery itself. They teach the less experienced, they author new spells, they ask the pressing questions to unravel the secrets of magic. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 4.

5. Archmage

Expoint Cost: 11 points

These magi are known as Archmagi. They are at one with magic and are exceedingly rare. An archmage has the power to leave a mark on history itself, be it a blemish or an adornment. This rank allows you to cast any spell you know at Intensity 5.