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== Background == |
== Background == |
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+ | When Tevinter tribes were ruled by kings, before founding of the Tevinter Imperium, a magister was a top representative of a local society of mages, the [[Circle of Magi]], in a state council of the most powerful mages.<ref>[[Codex entry: Tevinter: The Magisters]]</ref> |
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* A magister is chosen from each of the seven [[Circle of Magi|Circles of Magi]] in Tevinter, usually from the ranks of senior enchanters. However, [[First Enchanter]]s are ineligible for becoming magisters. |
* A magister is chosen from each of the seven [[Circle of Magi|Circles of Magi]] in Tevinter, usually from the ranks of senior enchanters. However, [[First Enchanter]]s are ineligible for becoming magisters. |
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* Every [[Grand Cleric]] of the [[Imperial Chantry]] has a seat, as does the Imperial [[Divine]]. |
* Every [[Grand Cleric]] of the [[Imperial Chantry]] has a seat, as does the Imperial [[Divine]]. |
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The Archon used to be elected from the ranks of the Magisterium but this practice has been banned since the [[Black Age]].<ref name="wot76" /> |
The Archon used to be elected from the ranks of the Magisterium but this practice has been banned since the [[Black Age]].<ref name="wot76" /> |
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− | After the [[Third Blight]], the [[Chantry|Andrastian Chantry]] promoted the story that a group of magisters managed to physically enter the [[Fade]] and the [[Golden City]] of the [[Maker]],<ref>{{Cite wot|125}}</ref> According to that story, this act, recognized as the "[[Second Sin|second sin]]", corrupted the city and led to the creation of the first [[darkspawn]]. |
+ | After the [[Third Blight]], the [[Chantry|Andrastian Chantry]] promoted the story that a [[Magisters Sidereal|group]] of magisters managed to physically enter the [[Fade]] and the [[Golden City]] of the [[Maker]],<ref>{{Cite wot|125}}</ref> According to that story, this act, recognized as the "[[Second Sin|second sin]]", corrupted the city and led to the creation of the first [[darkspawn]]. |
== Known magisters == |
== Known magisters == |
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* '''[[Archon]]s''', rulers of the Imperium, are part of the Magisterium. |
* '''[[Archon]]s''', rulers of the Imperium, are part of the Magisterium. |
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+ | * '''[[Magisters Sidereal]]''', high priests to the Old Gods that the [[Chant of Light verses#Canticle of Silence|Canticle of Silence]] names as the ones who breached into the Golden City |
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* '''Adralla''', born in [[Vyrantium]]. After she fled from Tevinter, she was commissioned by [[Divine]] Clemence I in 4:46 [[Black Age|Black]] to write the [[Litany of Adralla]], a tool against [[Blood magic|blood mages]] and [[Demon|demonic possession]].<ref>{{Cite wot|94}}</ref><ref>[[Codex entry: The Litany of Adralla]]</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]'', p. 393</ref> |
* '''Adralla''', born in [[Vyrantium]]. After she fled from Tevinter, she was commissioned by [[Divine]] Clemence I in 4:46 [[Black Age|Black]] to write the [[Litany of Adralla]], a tool against [[Blood magic|blood mages]] and [[Demon|demonic possession]].<ref>{{Cite wot|94}}</ref><ref>[[Codex entry: The Litany of Adralla]]</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]'', p. 393</ref> |
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* '''Aesthia''', she lived in 7:71 [[Storm Age|Storm]] and criticized blood magic in a letter to her apprentice.<ref name="wot109">{{Cite wot|109}}</ref> |
* '''Aesthia''', she lived in 7:71 [[Storm Age|Storm]] and criticized blood magic in a letter to her apprentice.<ref name="wot109">{{Cite wot|109}}</ref> |
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− | * '''Vibius Agorian''', who authored the text ''Questioning the Chant'' |
+ | * '''[[:Category:Vibius Agorian (source)|Vibius Agorian]]''', who authored the text ''Questioning the Chant'', banned by the [[Chantry]].<ref>{{Cite wot2|141}}</ref> |
* '''Ahriman''', according to [[Hadriana]], [[Fenris]]' sister, [[Varania]], serves at his court. |
* '''Ahriman''', according to [[Hadriana]], [[Fenris]]' sister, [[Varania]], serves at his court. |
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* '''Anodatus''', a descendant of Archon Ishal. His family is traditionally responsible for the upkeep of the Juggernaut [[Golems]] which guard Minrathous. |
* '''Anodatus''', a descendant of Archon Ishal. His family is traditionally responsible for the upkeep of the Juggernaut [[Golems]] which guard Minrathous. |
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− | * '''[[Gereon Alexius]]''', a member of the [[Venatori]] and the mentor of |
+ | * '''[[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 [[apostate]]s.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]'', p. 285</ref> |
* '''Allineas''', a famous researcher during the [[Towers Age]] who first coined the term "arcanist derangement" in relation with [[apostate]]s.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]'', p. 285</ref> |
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* '''Irian Amladaris''', current representative of House Amladaris in the Magisterium as of 9:40 Dragon<ref>Complete the wartable mission "House Amladaris" with Josephine</ref> |
* '''Irian Amladaris''', current representative of House Amladaris in the Magisterium as of 9:40 Dragon<ref>Complete the wartable mission "House Amladaris" with Josephine</ref> |
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* '''Callistus''', of [[Teraevyn]], his research on the Fade earned him the epithet "the Fade-Touched".<ref>{{Cite wot|136}}</ref> |
* '''Callistus''', of [[Teraevyn]], his research on the Fade earned him the epithet "the Fade-Touched".<ref>{{Cite wot|136}}</ref> |
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* '''Cavellus''', creator of the [[Amulet of the War Mage]]. |
* '''Cavellus''', creator of the [[Amulet of the War Mage]]. |
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* '''Cruxis''', he led an expedition into the [[Arbor Wilds]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Arbor Wilds]]</ref> |
* '''Cruxis''', he led an expedition into the [[Arbor Wilds]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Arbor Wilds]]</ref> |
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* '''[[Danarius]]''', [[Fenris]]'s master. |
* '''[[Danarius]]''', [[Fenris]]'s master. |
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* '''Delphine''', lived in [[Minrathous]] at 8:65 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]].<ref>{{Cite wot|78-79}}</ref> |
* '''Delphine''', lived in [[Minrathous]] at 8:65 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]].<ref>{{Cite wot|78-79}}</ref> |
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* '''[[Erasthenes]]''', a famed scholar of the [[Old gods]] |
* '''[[Erasthenes]]''', a famed scholar of the [[Old gods]] |
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− | * '''Gallus''', a magister in league with the Venatori who studied |
+ | * '''Gallus''', a magister in league with the Venatori who studied the [[gangue]] in the [[Hissing Wastes]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Demons of the Stone]]</ref> |
* '''[[Livius Erimond]]''', a magister and a member of the Venatori. |
* '''[[Livius Erimond]]''', a magister and a member of the Venatori. |
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* '''[[Hadriana]]''', an apprentice of Danarius. |
* '''[[Hadriana]]''', an apprentice of Danarius. |
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* '''Harach''', the famous creator of the [[Juggernaut armor set]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Legend of the Juggernaut]]</ref> |
* '''Harach''', the famous creator of the [[Juggernaut armor set]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Legend of the Juggernaut]]</ref> |
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* '''Emerius Krayvan''', founder of [[Kirkwall]].<ref>[[Codex entry: History of Kirkwall: Chapter 1]]</ref> |
* '''Emerius Krayvan''', founder of [[Kirkwall]].<ref>[[Codex entry: History of Kirkwall: Chapter 1]]</ref> |
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+ | * '''Nanterius''', Praetor of Vyrantium in 9:40 Dragon with an interest in mining activities beyond Tevinter borders.<ref>[[Note: Elegantly Written Letter]]</ref> |
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* '''Urian Nihalias''', a magister who became the [[Black Divine]] in 9:27 Dragon after a coup against his predecessor. |
* '''Urian Nihalias''', a magister who became the [[Black Divine]] in 9:27 Dragon after a coup against his predecessor. |
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* '''Oratius''', a poet who authored the ''Chant for Dreamers''<ref>[[Codex entry: Spirits and Demons]]</ref> |
* '''Oratius''', a poet who authored the ''Chant for Dreamers''<ref>[[Codex entry: Spirits and Demons]]</ref> |
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+ | * '''[[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.<ref>[[Codex entry: Dorian Pavus]]</ref>}} |
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+ | * '''[[Halward Pavus]]''', the former representative of House Pavus in the Magisterium and father of Dorian. |
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* '''[[Parthalan]]''', his legion was supposed to quell a slave uprising in Kirkwall, but none of them ever arrived. Owner of a [[Staff of Parthalan|special staff]]. |
* '''[[Parthalan]]''', his legion was supposed to quell a slave uprising in Kirkwall, but none of them ever arrived. Owner of a [[Staff of Parthalan|special staff]]. |
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* '''Pelidanus''', head of the Corial Order in the early Exalted Age.<ref>[[Codex entry: Astrariums]]</ref> |
* '''Pelidanus''', head of the Corial Order in the early Exalted Age.<ref>[[Codex entry: Astrariums]]</ref> |
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* '''Pellinar''', who wrote about the cultural habits of the [[Orlais|Orlesians]] to his countrymen.<ref>[[Codex entry: A Compendium of Orlesian Theater]]</ref> |
* '''Pellinar''', who wrote about the cultural habits of the [[Orlais|Orlesians]] to his countrymen.<ref>[[Codex entry: A Compendium of Orlesian Theater]]</ref> |
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* '''Pendictus''', a researcher of the secrets of elven [[Veilfire]]<ref>[[Codex entry: The Lost Art of Veilfire]]</ref> |
* '''Pendictus''', a researcher of the secrets of elven [[Veilfire]]<ref>[[Codex entry: The Lost Art of Veilfire]]</ref> |
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− | * '''Leviculix Porenni''', a Tevinter supremacist |
+ | * '''Leviculix Porenni''', a Tevinter supremacist<ref>[[Note: Ancient Tevinter]]</ref> |
− | * '''Prycis''', a magister in league with the Venatori, who commanded to examine the elven ruins near [[Crestwood]].<ref> |
+ | * '''Prycis''', a magister in league with the Venatori, who commanded to examine the elven ruins near [[Crestwood]].<ref>[[Note: Sealed Orders]]</ref> |
* '''Quillan''', who served under Claudian and enforced the cruel practices within the [[Bone Pit]] in -35 [[Ancient Age|Ancient]].<ref>[[Codex entry: The Bone Pit]]</ref> |
* '''Quillan''', who served under Claudian and enforced the cruel practices within the [[Bone Pit]] in -35 [[Ancient Age|Ancient]].<ref>[[Codex entry: The Bone Pit]]</ref> |
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* '''Talerio''', a magister involved in the Imperium's first expedition against the [[Avvars]], and later against the rest of the [[Alamarri]], including [[Chasind Wilder|Chasind]], in -712 [[Ancient Age|Ancient]] (483 TE). Sanctioned the culling of many residents of the [[Frostback Mountains|Frostbacks]] and sacked their encampments for trophies.<ref>[[Codex entry: The Mountain-Father's Haft]]</ref> |
* '''Talerio''', a magister involved in the Imperium's first expedition against the [[Avvars]], and later against the rest of the [[Alamarri]], including [[Chasind Wilder|Chasind]], in -712 [[Ancient Age|Ancient]] (483 TE). Sanctioned the culling of many residents of the [[Frostback Mountains|Frostbacks]] and sacked their encampments for trophies.<ref>[[Codex entry: The Mountain-Father's Haft]]</ref> |
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+ | * '''Tebrin''', his apprentices have worked with Arcanist [[Dagna]] in South Post.<ref>{{Cite wot2|260}}</ref> |
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+ | * '''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 Chantry#The Imperial Templar Order|Imperial Templar]]s<ref name=WoT2-43>{{cite wot2|43}}</ref> |
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* '''[[Maevaris Tilani]]''', a magister and widow of [[Varric Tethras]]'s cousin, Thorold. |
* '''[[Maevaris Tilani]]''', a magister and widow of [[Varric Tethras]]'s cousin, Thorold. |
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* '''[[Aurelian Titus]]''', a magister with no known lands or family but with a reputation for power and knowing things no others do. |
* '''[[Aurelian Titus]]''', a magister with no known lands or family but with a reputation for power and knowing things no others do. |
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* '''Urathus''', a magister in league with the Venatori who was active in the Hissing Wastes. |
* '''Urathus''', a magister in league with the Venatori who was active in the Hissing Wastes. |
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* '''Varas''', a magister whose apprentice researched the capabilities of [[vitaar]] in 9:32 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Vitaar]]</ref> |
* '''Varas''', a magister whose apprentice researched the capabilities of [[vitaar]] in 9:32 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Vitaar]]</ref> |
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+ | * '''Verixsus''', a magister in contact with the [[Inquisition]], with a particular view concerning the proper use of spirit-bindings<ref>[[A Cultured Exchange]] if done with Josephine</ref> |
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* '''Viren''', a magister who lectured on the threat of the "[[Qunari|oxmen in the north]]" <ref>[[Codex entry: Magister Gereon Alexius]]</ref> |
* '''Viren''', a magister who lectured on the threat of the "[[Qunari|oxmen in the north]]" <ref>[[Codex entry: Magister Gereon Alexius]]</ref> |
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* '''Claudian Vyrantus''', who was the last attendant of [[the Bone Pit]] and was feared for his cruelty, owner of the [[Armor of the Overseer]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Armor of the Overseer]]</ref> |
* '''Claudian Vyrantus''', who was the last attendant of [[the Bone Pit]] and was feared for his cruelty, owner of the [[Armor of the Overseer]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Armor of the Overseer]]</ref> |
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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 == |
Revision as of 13:53, 27 March 2018
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
When Tevinter tribes were ruled by kings, before founding of the Tevinter Imperium, a magister was a top representative of a local society of mages, the Circle of Magi, in a state council of the most powerful mages.[4]
The Magisterium known today was established by Archon Darinius[5]. 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.[6]
The Archon used to be elected from the ranks of the Magisterium but this practice has been banned since the Black Age.[6]
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,[7] 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.
- Magisters Sidereal, high priests to the Old Gods that the Canticle of Silence names as the ones who breached into the Golden City
- 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.[8][9][10]
- Aesthia, she lived in 7:71 Storm and criticized blood magic in a letter to her apprentice.[11]
- Vibius Agorian, who authored the text Questioning the Chant, banned by the Chantry.[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.[11]
- 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 the gangue 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[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]
- Tebrin, his apprentices have worked with Arcanist Dagna in South Post.[34]
- 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[35]
- 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.[36]
- Verixsus, a magister in contact with the Inquisition, with a particular view concerning the proper use of spirit-bindings[37]
- Viren, a magister who lectured on the threat of the "oxmen in the north" [38]
- Claudian Vyrantus, who was the last attendant of the Bone Pit and was feared for his cruelty, owner of the Armor of the Overseer.[39]
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.[40]
- 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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