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. A fraternity counts enchanters from different Circles among their number, and the various fraternities vie for power in the College of Magi. Any full enchanter can join one.

Known fraternities

 * Aequitarians are the dominant faction in Ferelden's Circle and the largest fraternity in the College. They promote a moderate and popular viewpoint that advocates a set of rules and guidelines for mages to live and operate by; mages must use their abilities in a responsible and ethical nature, regardless of the Chantry law. Aequitarians believe that all mages should help people and follow a set of ideals. Known Aequitarians include Senior Enchanters Torrin, Wynne, Sweeney and First Enchanter Irving. Once represented by Wynne in the College of Magi, the position was later taken by her son Rhys.
 * Isolationists are those who wish to separate themselves from the templars, Chantry and even civilization altogether, both in order to practise magic without scrutiny and to ensure their powers to do not negatively affect "ordinary" folk. Niall is the only Isolationist seen thus far, though he merely sympathized and did not consider himself one of them.
 * Libertarians desire the Circle to become an autonomous, self-regulating order without Chantry involvement at any level. While many Libertarians advocate the use of peaceful means to ensure their independence, such as a bill of secession they proposed at the College of Magi in 9:31 Dragon, some use violent means, including the Resolutionists offshoot. The Libertarians count Uldred, Adrian and Jeannot among their number.
 * Loyalists follow the Chantry's word as it is written. They are often called "Chantry apologists" for accepting the Chantry and the templars ever-present observation. Keili is an example of loyalist ideals, though she is not an enchanter and thus cannot join a fraternity.
 * Lucrosians believe that mages and their talents should be used for the acquisition of wealth.