It wasn’t until we lost the greatest among us, that we stretched beyond ourselves and truly accomplished the impossible.
~ Calip of Downing, External Professor of the University of Magic

Of all the fashions worn throughout this vast world, eyes turn hungrily to the University of Magic when a heavy coin purse seeks an outfit to rival its neighbor. This is when surpassing the curious workmanship of mind and hand becomes exceedingly profitable. It is also when coin can often win the greatest of magical prizes.
Lighter than the jewel-crested gowns of the Evolu, and more flamboyant and luxurious than the regal robes of a king or queen, Mägoweave surpasses them all.
This exceedingly rare, magically-imbued garment is crafted by the most disciplined of practitioners. A skill which is affectionly sought after, yet hidden from plain sight, those who can craft such wares are worth their own weght in gold.
Why is Mägoweave so desireable?
It’s uses are limited only to the imagination of the wearer.

The Design

Mägoweave is ‘forged’, not sewn. Using a special cloth crafted from the virgin threads of Cynder Spiders, the thread is collected from the smaller arachnids before mating occurs. The threads are then immersed in a carefully guarded alchemy solution—known only by key members the University of Magic and its most trusted students. This old and complicated solution allows for the material to absorb complex incantations and enchantments more readily.

The threads are then woven into cloth, using specific paterns--which varies according to the intendd purposes of the final garment.
At first glance, mägoweave often looks dull and unflattering—usually a simple robe, fitting over most body types—but this is only a deception. For once the garment is placed upon a body, it can be shaped to the will and desires of any host. A single suit of mägoweave can shift from casual wear to the most exquisite gown or suit, including hats, gloves, and footwear to match any outfit.
In truth, mägoweave can and often does rival the finest clothing society has to offer.

Depending upon its enchantments mägoweave can self-repair, self-clean, and even shift it's density. The strength of the weave itself--which can be hardened to imitate reinforced leather, chainmail and in rare cases even plate armor--are all possible, while still keeping the cloth itself pliable, soft and comfortable to wear...oftentimes mimicking satin.

Unique Properties

The unique properties of Mägoweave lay within its magical potential.
One of the advantages of mägoweave is the pliability itself. The cloth can be imbued with the ability to shift and shape itself into virtually any fashion, taking on the outer appearance of common thread.
Such a feat means mägoweave can adapt to any tastes, matching the skill of any tailor, customizing the garment to fit any clients' custom, social standards, or particular tastes.
Very few magical tailors can correctly imbue the cloth which enables the interweaving of magic. This makes such cloth costly to forge and even more so to purchase.
The lengthy process takes months to carefully weave the fine threads into cloth to make each garment, and longer still to seal specific enchantments into the outfit itself.

Such skills have ever been in high demand and sought after by the University of Magic, both to be fostered...and controlled.
Unlike those who practice some form of the Seven Disciplines, the creation of mägoweave is a highly specialized field, and there are few who ever develop such skill to a level of acceptable proficiency.
Some of the most famous suits of mägoweave include those of the great wizard Chuck, as well as the boy-hero Wendell P. Dipmier

One of the amazing attributes of mägoweave is the transformation process. With a thought, those wearing this magical cloth can transform their attire instantly, or over the course of several minutes. Lord Bryshon here demonstrates that the flow of mägoweave is so subtle, forming thick leather gloves on his hand doesn't disturb or startle a small warding chick perched on his finger...

Applied Enchantments

The properties of mägoweave are completely dependent on the enchantments applied. What a garment can do is only limited to the power, ingenuity, and resources of the mägo applying them.
Commonly applied enchantments include:

• Self-cleaning
• Self-repairing (rips/tears)
• Extended wear (immune to wear and tear)
• Armor enhancements (to protect the wearer)
• Enhanced senses (sight, strength, etc)
• Dimensional pockets (able to hold large quantities of goods/money without weight)
• Healing (accelerates the natural healing process of a wearer, including fatigue)
• Weapon Creation (knives, swords, whips, garotes, even spears/javilins)
• Gateways (see below...)

Evolution of Mägoweave and Those Who Wear It

The cost of crafting this unique and coveted cloth is no longer a barrier to those with non-traditional needs.
Originally made for the mägo during times of war--to preserve their lives--mägoweave has graced the bodies of royalty, dignitaries, has been given as gifts and prizes (most notable being the The Race of Seven Sons where both the Kutollum and Nocturi provided powerfully crafted suits to the victors of the race).
As the world slipped back into the shadows, new applications of mägoweave have emerged. Those who have access to wealth and resources, now use mägoweave for nefarious purposes--namely assassins and organiations of crime.
Suits have been designed to produce specific weapons. Not just concealing, but by forging weapons INTO the cloth through powerful enchantments, hosts can summon items of death to be brought forth at will, from any point of the body. Even greater, if these weapons are broken, they can be 'absorbed' back into the mägoweave, and resummoned once more, whole and intact.

Used for Crime

Few have tested the limits as to what mägoweave can be forged to do, than the eunuchs of 'Crows Nest'.

These robust men, posing as merchants, are known to be hired as escape routes for thieves and assassins. Enchanting their mägoweave as 'doorways' to predetermined locations, Crows can disperse themselves among crowds, providing the perfect escape from authorities.
Since mägoweave can transform to any color and shape, only Crows commonly known and recognized have ever been caught. The very presence of mägoweave has allowed he most complex crimes to be committed.
There seems to be no limit to what time, resources, and ingenuity can forge from a suit of mägoweave.