Authorised Mage
Authorised Mages were those with Myst Sensitivity, having trained and become established and were permitted to practice their arts within the Realm. They existed to contrast against Unauthorised Mages who practised without such permission. While many within Qal'ath attributed the creation of Authorised Mages to Carnael II, in reality, several rulers prior to him had enforced it also. This was not simply a census for mild interest, but to ensure that mystical arts were only carried out in
ways they could control. Or be seen to control.
Which Territories Had this Title?
Only Qal'ath. In Byanté Territory, all citizens were free to use their arts, so long as they did so in accordance with the laws of the lands. And in Shevezz, magecraft was not encouraged at all - though it was also not illegal. They prefered scientific, research-based solutions to problems rather than the "instability" of sorcery.Unauthorised Mages
Suffice to say that, if you were not an Authorised Mage you were an Unauthorised one. Those not wishing to be identified found solace and companionship with each other, or did not wish to have every member of their family questioned about their powers. When seeking out the unauthorised, the authorities could use almost every definition, including some uses of unusual herbology, or elemental crystal rebalancing defined as "healing". By 553AFD, Carnael had relaxed his guard and thought that sufficient mages were authorised, which were very few by that year. This meant sorcery, both good and evil, healing and harming, was unchecked. While the exact number of Unauthorised Mages was unknown, it was an additional destabilising factor that played its part in that "year of shaping".Qualifications
While there were no examinations to pass to become a recognised Mage, Authorized Mages were required to undergo a day-long gathering with The Four to be educated on the legal framework in which they were permitted to practice.
They were then added to a record of names and must report every Ana on their use of spells, magecraft, conjury and other related arts.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
An Authorised Mage could be stripped of their right to practice within the Realm at any time. Even under the fickle rule of King Carnael II this rarely happened on a whim. A Mage controlled was better than one uncontrolled, at least until the system became neglected after 550AFD.
Nevertheless, if a Mage were found to be using their crafts in a way not permitted by The Four, yet not technically illegal, then they would be stripped of their rights. Not that this stopped them from practising, obviously, but it did mean they were more warily monitored, rather than trusted to fall in line.
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