Founded by Reginald Emerson, it was originally a small group of witches who were dissatisified with the second-rate status of witches as compared to mages.
History of Witches' Might Group
The Witches' Might Group played a vital role in the Great Uprising and in the overthrowing of mage power.
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Founding of Witches' Might Group
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Founding of Arcanis Academy
FoundingFounded by Reginald Augustus Emerson
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Growth & Training
Life, EducationStrong recruitment efforts into the new Arcanis Academy and subsequent military-type training, led by high-level Witches' Might members.
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Witch Strike & Failed Assassination
RevolutionA coordinated magical attack at a number of high-society events taking place throughout Imbria on a single night. Many mages died that night, but the primary target, Emperor Imbrianus, escaped the attack at his palace.17 mages died. 53 witches were executed following this concerted attack, while an unknown number of witches were interrogated by the emperor's arch-mages.
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Great Uprising
Military actionA massive coup / civil war in Imbria that had long-lasting repercussions. Witches rose up against the ruling mage class and toppled an empire. (see Magic Tiers)
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Mage Hunts
Criminal ActivityAfter the Great Uprising, the more devoted members of the Witches' Might Group hunted down and killed mages that fled before or during the war. This was rationalized as a necessity to prevent mages from eventually reclaiming power over the lands.
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Death of Reginald Emerson, Founder
Life, DeathUpon the founder's death, ownership and management of Arcanis Academy fell to his son, Augustus Emerson, who would transition the academy from a standing army to an educational institution and mercenary business
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405 DE
Dissolution of Witches' Might Group
DisbandmentWith the death of Reginald Emerson and the declared success of the mage hunts, the group decided to officially disband.
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