Initiate

All spell casters must register with the Order of Magi.  Initiates are those who register but choose not to become full members within the Order.  This rank carries no benefits other than the ability to cast spells lawfully within the Commonwealth.  Notably, any spell caster may be of this rank no matter how strong they are.
Particularly strong Initiates are often recruited to become a full Magus, and it is expected that all are monitored after they register with the Order of Magi.  In regards to rank within the Order of Magi, Initiates are not beholden to any Magus, no matter the rank; however, the Prime Magus does have authority over them in the sense that the Prime is nominally in charge of all magic within the Commonwealth.  Still, Initiates are almost entirely autonomous.
Under very rare circumstances, the Head may compel Initiate to serve the Commonwealth; this is reserved for extreme need.

Requirements

All practitioners of magic must register with the Order of Magi.

Responsibilities

Initiates are responsible for staying out of trouble.  It is understood that the primary reason everyone must register with the Order in order to legally practice magic is to prevent the devastation from rampant magic use during the War of Kings from happening again.

Accoutrements & Equipment

Initiates carry a badge and certification showing their registration with the Order of Magi.  They are not required to have the badge visible, but the vast majority do so as to avoid legal entanglements and from potentially scaring common folk.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

Once registered with the Order of Magi, none are removed.  Those Initiates that cannot follow the rule of law are imprisoned.

Type

Magical, Honorific

Form of Address

Initiate

Reports directly to

Prime Magus

Related Organizations

• Order of Magi
• Commonwealth Astoria