Mages once ruled over all of Wennovi. Mages had the greatest magical capacity and could wield extremely powerful magic. However, the incredible mage power was generally limited to one specialty, or one type of magic, leaving them vulnerable to attacks from differing magic types.
Mages and all mage bloodlines were eradicated at the end of the Great Uprising by witches who banded together to topple the Imbrianus regime.
*For more on the history of Wennovi: Wars of Wennovi
*For more on the difference between mages and witches: Magic Tiers
Current Species & Cultures
People
Witches
Both females and males capable of wielding magic are called witches. The term wizard is sometimes used to describe males, but has fallen out of fashion. While witches also have a natural affinity toward one particular type of magic or another, they seem to be more flexible than mages were in terms of learning and mastering other spell types.
Higher-level witches comprise the ruling class.
Nomas
Non-magical people make up the largest population group, and yet they hold the least amount of political and social power.
*For more, see: Magic Tiers
Cultures
There are many nations and cultures with their own beliefs surrounding magic, its abilities and limitations, and its permissible uses.