Magister

Magisters are the ruling magocrats of the Tevinter Imperium. Their ruling social class is called "Altus" in the Tevene language, and it is also the legislative body of the Imperium, aptly named "The Magisterium". The Imperial Archon is elected from the ranks of the Magisters.

The Chantry teaches that a group of magisters managed to physically enter the Fade and the Golden City of the Maker. As a result it was corrupted, which led to the creation of the darkspawn.

Known magisters

 * Aurelian Titus
 * Caladrius
 * Danarius
 * Hadriana
 * Ahriman, the sister of Fenris, Varania servers at his court according to Hadriana.
 * Parthalan
 * Harach, the famous creator of the Juggernaut Armor Set.
 * Emerius Krayvan, founder of Kirkwall.
 * Claudian Vyrantus, who was the last attendant of the Bone Pit and was feared for his cruelty, owner of the Armor of the Overseer.
 * Quillan, who served under Claudian and enforced the cruel practices within the Bone Pit in 35 Ancient.
 * Talerio, a magister involved in the Imperium's first expedition against the Avvars, and later the Alamarri and Chasind, in 483 TE. Sanctioned the culling of many residents of the Frostbacks and sacked their encampments for trophies.
 * Tlaxius, one of the last generals who tried to invade Ferelden and owner of the Staff Of The Magister Lords.
 * Corypheus, one of the old magisters who entered the Golden City and became one of the first darkspawn.
 * Maevaris Tilani, a magister helping Alistair, Isabela and Varric in Dragon Age: Those Who Speak.

Items
It's possible to find a number of artifacts left behind by the magisters throughout Dragon Age: Origins.

Trivia

 * In Latin magister means master, chief, teacher, warden.