Circle of Magi

The Circle of Magi is the dominant organization for the training of mages within Ferelden and other nations of Thedas. They are governed and monitored by the Chantry. The Circle is allowed to take children (usually age 6 to 12) from their families as soon as they show signs of magical ability. They then raise the child until they are a young adult and force them to undergo the Harrowing.

Those mages who are too weak of will to resist demonic possession or appear to be dangerous are trainquiled. Mages who are not part of the Circle of Magi are considered apostate and are hunted and killed by the Templars.

The Circle is divided into several colleges, the equivalent of political parties, which hold diverse views of how mages should act and their place in society.

Full mages are called Enchanters, the nominal leader of the Circle is referred to as the First Enchanter.

The Circles, as Circle fortresses are called, tend to be located in remote and difficult to reach areas, but the Formari have outposts in major cities for the purpose of trade.

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