There exists four main orders of sorcerers within Odes . The Order of the Dragon, Kraken, Phoenix and Lich. All members of the orders are required to make it apparent as to which order they belong. The requires all sorcerers to wear something in the same colour as their order. This has to be displayed in public but can be as small as a necktie, to as apparent as a whole outfit. As sorcerors gain levels within their order they tend to make it more and more apparent of their choice. Sorcerers of the highest level usually are completely adorned with their chosen colour. When gaining apprentice-level members are presented with a small brooch which depicts the associated animal, for example for the Dragon Order it is a white dragon. This needs to be kept with the sorcerer at all times, although it does not need to be on constant display. Although people who can control and call upon the simple magic, in the form of cantrips and/or prayers, anyone who is seen to be able to control the spells of sorcery are actively ‘encouraged’ to join an order. Even if people can cast cantrips (Folk Magic) they are ‘introduced’ to an order to assess their ability and tendencies at the rank of Novice. through this time, it is known for novices to change order as their prowess is identified or is developed.
The Council of the Orders
This is a council where decisions are made about how the sorcerers will interact with the world. They meet once every quarter in a place which is only known to the lead members of each order. Each order is allowed to send two other representatives in addition to the leader of their order. Every three years a ‘leader’ is elected and it is their responsibility to have the deciding vote in the council and to communicate with the other factions of the world. Currently, this is held by Gwyneth the Wise, the leader of the Dragon Order of sorcerers.
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| Novice |
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| Apprentice |
50% in all of the cult skills |
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| Adept |
70% or better in all of the cult skills
minimum 3 years
Valuable gift/service |
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| Mage |
90% or better in all of the cult skills
Minimum 5 years |
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| Arch Mage |
110% or better in all of the cult skills
Minimum of 10 years |
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