Wizards of Eldara
Masters of Arcane Study
Wizards in Eldara represent the scholarly pursuit of magical knowledge, dedicating their lives to studying The Aetheric Weave (Magic) through formulae, symbols, and rituals rather than relying on birthright or divine favor. They learn to manipulate ambient threads of divine force, pulling them from the Weave and repurposing them into precise spells through rigorous academic discipline. However, only those with the proper lineage of creation can truly master these arts—not all mortals possess the inherent connection necessary to manipulate the Weave through study alone.
Good-Aligned Wizards: Seekers of Enlightenment
Divine Connection: Good wizards pursue magical knowledge to better understand creation and use their power to protect, heal, and preserve wisdom for future generations. They view magic as a sacred trust to be used responsibly.
Common Schools and Worship:
- School of Divination - Often honor Miralin, God of Knowledge for wisdom and Alvoryn, Keeper of Dreams for prophetic insight
- School of Abjuration - Serve Belron, Defender of the Just by protecting others through magical wards and shields
- School of Transmutation - Follow Miralin, God of Knowledge in transforming and improving the world around them
- School of Illusion - Use deception for good causes, sometimes honoring Elariel, God of Melody for their artistry
Practices: Serve as court wizards protecting kingdoms, magical researchers preserving ancient knowledge, teachers training the next generation, and guardians of important magical sites.
Evil-Aligned Wizards: Corruptors of Knowledge
Divine Connection: Evil wizards pursue magical power for personal gain, domination, or forbidden knowledge regardless of the cost to others. They often justify their actions as necessary for advancing magical understanding.
Common Schools and Worship:
- School of Necromancy - Serve Morthar, Bringer of Pestilence or Thanriel, God of Passage in his darker aspects
- School of Enchantment - Follow Zevra, Mistress of Treachery or Karash, God of Corruption to dominate minds
- School of Evocation - Channel Akrath, God of Desolation through destructive magic
- Forbidden Arts - Worship Vyrr, Patron of Forbidden Arts while pursuing dangerous magical knowledge
Practices: Serve as dark court advisors, necromancers raising undead armies, cult leaders using magic to control followers, and researchers who pursue knowledge without ethical constraints.
Neutral Wizards: Pure Scholars
Divine Connection: Neutral wizards pursue magical knowledge for its own sake, viewing magic as a science to be understood rather than a tool for moral causes. They focus on expanding the boundaries of arcane understanding.
Common Schools and Worship:
- School of Transmutation - Honor Olvar, God of Craftsmanship in perfecting magical techniques
- School of Divination - Serve Miralin, God of Knowledge in the pure pursuit of understanding
- School of Conjuration - Study the fundamental forces of creation and summoning
- War Magic - Develop tactical applications of magic for military purposes
Practices: Serve as neutral magical researchers, advisors who provide expertise without moral judgment, teachers focused purely on magical theory, and scholars documenting magical phenomena.
Centers of Magical Learning
Aelarion serves as the premier center for wizardly education, housing:
- The Great Observatory - Where celestial magic and divination are studied
- The Crystal Gardens - Centers of learning for transmutation and elemental magic
- Various Academies - Specialized schools for different magical disciplines
Other kingdoms maintain smaller magical institutions, but Aelarion remains the ultimate destination for serious magical scholarship.
Cultural Perception and Regulation
Wizards are simultaneously respected for their discipline and feared for the precision of their craft. Some cultures view wizardry as an unnatural exertion of mortal will over divine power, leading to various forms of regulation:
- Licensing and Registration - Many kingdoms require wizards to register their abilities
- Magical Restrictions - Certain spells or schools may be banned in different regions
- Academic Oversight - Formal institutions often monitor magical research and teaching
- Cultural Suspicion - Some view wizards as dangerous manipulators of forces beyond mortal understanding
Arcane Magic and Scholarly Mastery
Wizard magic requires the practitioner to possess the proper lineage of creation—an inherited connection to the divine forces that shaped the world. Through years of study, they learn to perceive and manipulate the ambient threads of The Aetheric Weave (Magic), using formulae, symbols, and rituals to achieve precise magical effects.
The strength of a wizard’s magic depends on their intellectual capacity, years of study, access to magical knowledge, and the depth of their understanding of arcane principles. Their power grows through accumulated learning rather than spiritual development or inherited ability.