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* The ancient magisters suffered physical mutations as a result of massive [[lyrium]] consumption.<ref>[[Codex entry: Lyrium (Origins)]]</ref> |
* The ancient magisters suffered physical mutations as a result of massive [[lyrium]] consumption.<ref>[[Codex entry: Lyrium (Origins)]]</ref> |
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* It is common for non-Tevinters to attach the label "magister" to any and all Tevinter mages. This inaccurate practice is considered a mark of ignorance in the Imperium. |
* It is common for non-Tevinters to attach the label "magister" to any and all Tevinter mages. This inaccurate practice is considered a mark of ignorance in the Imperium. |
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| + | * In the french translation of the first two games of the series, the Magisters were called "Inquisiteurs" (Inquisitors). This translation was dropped for [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 20:24, 14 January 2016
Magisters are members of the Magisterium, the upper house of the Tevinter Imperial Senate.[1] These coveted seats are split among the Circle of Magi, the Chantry, and the major families- who are currently all mages. Their edicts rule the Tevinter Imperium.[2] Young mages often aspire to become a magister's apprentice because it offers them the best chance of ascending to the rank of magister. Foreign mages may also indenture themselves to a magister in order to eventually become imperial citizens.[3]
Background
The Magisterium was established by Archon Darinius[4]. One can be part of the Magisterium in various ways:
- A magister is chosen from each of the seven Circles of Magi in Tevinter, usually from the ranks of senior enchanters. However, First Enchanters are ineligible for becoming magisters.
- Every Grand Cleric of the Imperial Chantry has a seat, as does the Imperial Divine.
- Seats can be inherited by the magisters' heirs.
- The Imperial Archon reserves the right to appoint new magisters of his choosing at any time.[5]
The Archon used to be elected from the ranks of the Magisterium but this practice has been banned since the Black Age.[5]
After the Third Blight, the Andrastian Chantry promoted the story that a group of magisters managed to physically enter the Fade and the Golden City of the Maker,[6] According to that story, this act, recognized as the "second sin", corrupted the city and led to the creation of the first darkspawn.
Known magisters
- Archons, rulers of the Imperium, are part of the Magisterium.
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- Adralla, born in Vyrantium. After she fled from Tevinter, she was commissioned by Divine Clemence I in 4:46 Black to write the Litany of Adralla, a tool against blood mages and demonic possession.[7][8][9]
- Aesthia, she lived in 7:71 Storm and criticized blood magic in a letter to her apprentice.[10]
- Vibius Agorian, who authored the text Questioning the Chant.[11][12]
- Ahriman, according to Hadriana, Fenris' sister, Varania, serves at his court.
- Sethius Amladaris, one of the ancient magisters who entered the Golden City and became one of the first darkspawn.
- Anodatus, a descendant of Archon Ishal. His family is traditionally responsible for the upkeep of the Juggernaut Golems which guard Minrathous.
- Gereon Alexius, a member of the Venatori and the mentor of Dorian Pavus.
- Allineas, a famous researcher during the Towers Age who first coined the term "arcanist derangement" in relation with apostates.[13]
- Irian Amladaris, current representative of House Amladaris in the Magisterium as of 9:40 Dragon[14]
- Zaldereon Antonidas, an acquaintance of Professor Frederic[15]
- Aurarius, who campaigned for increased funding to the Circles in 9:39. [16]
- Calanthus, he believed he would become the "Ascended Man" and for that purpose he sacrificed thirty three slaves in a rite which turned him into an abomination. He lived before 7:71 Storm.[10]
- Callistus, of Teraevyn, his research on the Fade earned him the epithet "the Fade-Touched".[17]
- Cavellus, creator of the Amulet of the War Mage.
- Cruxis, he led an expedition into the Arbor Wilds.[18]
- Danarius, Fenris's master.
- Delphine, lived in Minrathous at 8:65 Blessed.[19]
- Erasthenes, a famed scholar of the Old gods
- Gallus, a magister in league with the Venatori who studied bound demons in the Hissing Wastes.[20]
- Livius Erimond, a magister and a member of the Venatori.
- Hadriana, an apprentice of Danarius.
- Harach, the famous creator of the Juggernaut armor set.[21]
- Emerius Krayvan, founder of Kirkwall.[22]
- Nanterius, Praetor of Vyrantium in 9:40 Dragon with an interest in mining activities beyond Tevinter borders.[23]
- Urian Nihalias, a magister who became the Black Divine in 9:27 Dragon after a coup against his predecessor.
- Oratius, a poet who authored the Chant for Dreamers[24]
- Dorian Pavus, becomes head of House Pavus after his father is assassinated. He Assumes his father's seat in the Magisterium c. 9:43 Dragon.[25]
- Gideon Pavus, an ancestor of House Pavus who was tried for treason during the Exalted Age.[26]
- Halward Pavus, the former representative of House Pavus in the Magisterium and father of Dorian.
- Parthalan, his legion was supposed to quell a slave uprising in Kirkwall, but none of them ever arrived. Owner of a special staff.
- Pelidanus, head of the Corial Order in the early Exalted Age.[27]
- Pellinar, who wrote about the cultural habits of the Orlesians to his countrymen.[28]
- Pendictus, a researcher of the secrets of elven Veilfire[29]
- Leviculix Porenni, a Tevinter supremacist during the Blessed Age[30]
- Prycis, a magister in league with the Venatori, who commanded to examine the elven ruins near Crestwood.[31]
- Quillan, who served under Claudian and enforced the cruel practices within the Bone Pit in -35 Ancient.[32]
- Talerio, a magister involved in the Imperium's first expedition against the Avvars, and later against the rest of the Alamarri, including Chasind, in -712 Ancient (483 TE). Sanctioned the culling of many residents of the Frostbacks and sacked their encampments for trophies.[33]
- Athanir Tilani, father of Maevaris who was most known for his gentle nature and inoffensiveness in the Imperial Senate, executed in 9:32 Dragon by the Imperial Templars[34]
- Maevaris Tilani, a magister and widow of Varric Tethras's cousin, Thorold.
- Aurelian Titus, a magister with no known lands or family but with a reputation for power and knowing things no others do.
- Tlaxius, one of the last generals who tried to invade Ferelden and owner of the Staff Of The Magister Lords.
- Urathus, a magister in league with the Venatori who was active in the Hissing Wastes.
- Varas, a magister whose apprentice researched the capabilities of vitaar in 9:32 Dragon.[35]
- Verixsus, a magister in contact with the Inquisition, with a particular view concerning the proper use of spirit-bindings[36]
- Viren, a magister who lectured on the threat of the "oxmen in the north" [37]
- Claudian Vyrantus, who was the last attendant of the Bone Pit and was feared for his cruelty, owner of the Armor of the Overseer.[38]
Items of magisters
A significant number of artifacts formerly owned by magisters can also be found in the games:
Trivia
- The Well-Read Pig-Farmer was also part of the Magisterium.
- The ancient magisters suffered physical mutations as a result of massive lyrium consumption.[39]
- It is common for non-Tevinters to attach the label "magister" to any and all Tevinter mages. This inaccurate practice is considered a mark of ignorance in the Imperium.
- In the french translation of the first two games of the series, the Magisters were called "Inquisiteurs" (Inquisitors). This translation was dropped for Dragon Age: Inquisition.
See also
Codex entry: Tevinter: The Magisters
References
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