The Magician

The First

Mythology & Lore

The Arcane Concord

During a time when The Fool’s chaotic energy began to disrupt the fabric of reality, The Magician called upon The High Priestess to guide him in weaving new spells to stabilize the world. This collaboration birthed the first true arcane language, combining the raw potential of The Fool with The High Priestess’ sacred knowledge. This language became the foundation for mortal spellcasters, allowing them to channel magic without descending into chaos.

This has led to a holiday celebrated in mid-spring. It is especially revered by mages and scholars. This day involves magical displays, teaching rituals, and ceremonies in which spellcasters recite ancient incantations attributed to the original pact between The Magician and The High Priestess. It serves as both a reminder of the power of cooperation and an encouragement to explore the mysteries of the arcane.

Cosmological Views

The Alliance of Arcane Insight

The Magician and The High Priestess share a profound bond rooted in the balance between revealed knowledge and hidden mysteries. They represent two sides of magical power: active manipulation of reality and passive understanding of cosmic truths. Their alliance is interpreted by their devotees as a harmonious pursuit of both practical and mystical mastery. Worshippers of The Magician often seek empowerment through the use of spells and rituals, believing that tapping into hidden forces is essential. Meanwhile, followers of The High Priestess value meditation, divination, and inner vision, seeing themselves as keepers of deeper, veiled wisdom. Together, their shared devotees, known as the Twilight Order, aim to balance action and contemplation.

The Origin and the Architect

The Fool represents boundless potential, while The Magician is the first to channel that potential into form. Their relationship is one of creation and guidance, where The Magician harnesses the wild energy of The Fool to weave the fabric of reality. Followers see this dynamic as a call to embrace risk but temper it with knowledge and skill. Adventurers and innovators often pay homage to both, hoping to capture the perfect blend of inspiration and mastery.

Tenets of Faith

Edicts: Openly practice magic. Seek greater magical power. Become a font for the arcane
Anathema: Hide your magical power. Become complacent with your power. Reject magical gifts

Granted Divine Powers

Devotee Benefits

Divine Ability Intelligence or Wisdom
Divine Font Harm or Heal
Divine Sanctification Can choose holy or unholy Divine Skill Arcana
Favoured Weapon Staff

Domains

Core Domain Magic
Secondary Domains Knowledge, Lightning
Subdomains Glyph

Triad and Septagram

Holy Triad Perfection
Holy Septagram Change

Cleric Spells 1st: Object Reading, 2nd: Magic Mouth, 3rd: Mind Reading, 4th: Spell Immunity, 5th: Tongues, 6th: Scrying, 7th: Retrocognition, 8th: Discern Location, 9th: Proliferating Eyes

Avatar Form

Speed 70 feet, air walk;
Ranged Single Action raw magic (range 120 feet; versatile cold, electricity, or fire), Damage 6d6 force.

Pantheons The Twenty-Two, Triad of Perfection
Divine Colour: Purple

Type

Religious, Pantheon

Parent Organization

The Twenty-Two