Wizards of Asren Tes

Asren Tes is home to a communed of mages on the island of Malaban. Its inhabitants are wizards seeking sanctuary from the chaos and strife of the world outside. While the island of Malaban formally belongs to the realm of Forbin, Asren Tes acts as an autonomous state - despite its tiny size and small population.

Residency

The commune is routinely home to fewer than thirty mages, as well as a handful of servants and retainers. Wizards typically remain at Asren Tes for a number of years before returning to the outside world. The group does not allow those that leave to rejoin the group. The group is sometimes asked to receive children or adolscents who are struggling to control their magical abilities, or who lack suitable caregivers. Occasionally, the group will offer invitations to notable mages.

Structure and Activities

The group has no formal leadership structure, although tradition has it that mages defer to those that have resided longer with the group. During their stay, residents work together to advance their mastery of magical talents. This may include experiments or training. Residents also spend time in solitary contemplation or study. Each resident has their own suite of rooms, and communal areas include courtyards, gardens, and meeting halls. The group employ a small number of servants and retainers.

Political and Religious Neutrality

Asren Tes remains neutral to the political upheavals of the world outside. This is a particular point of resentment to Trybon Fane and the people of Forbin more generally, as the group refused to take sides in the War of Salvation - although a number of members did leave the commune to assist their home nations. No permanent religious shrines may be built within the walls of Asren Tes. While some members may be devoted to a particular deity, worship must be undertaken privately.