The major classifications of magus at the covenant
of Amurgsval are largely based on seniority and have little in the way
of formal privileges other than status at the annual vis
shareout: |
Magus Emeritus | The magus has
honorably exited the covenant and the mortal world, either by death or
Final Twilight. |
Senior Master | The magus has
performed great services, such as founding the covenant, and is
greatly respected. All existing magi emeriti were senior masters
previously. |
Junior Master | The magus belongs to
the covenant and has trained or is training at least one
apprentice. |
Junior Magus | The standard neophyte
rank in Amurgsval. All freshly graduated apprentices are junior
magi. |
There are a number of specific titles at the covenant,
held by particular individuals and carrying actual duties: |
Geomancer | Maintains and expands
the aura and standing-stone network. A title not much mentioned
outside Amurgsval, as their application of geomancy! might draw unwelcome attention. |
Bard | Keeps histories,
genealogies, records of legal decisions, immortalizing in poetry and
song. Oversees artists. |
Defender | Handles turb, military
defenses, tactical leadership; to be obeyed under fire. |
Warden of the Four
Treasures | Determines who wields the Four Treasures!. This title is not much mentioned outside
Amurgsval. |
Elder
Theoretician | Determines safety of magical workings,
can order folks to take their experiments out of the valley. Has
authority over the library, scriptorium!, and negotiations to expand the
library. |
Pontifex | Work in any
matter requiring an ambassador to members of the Fair Folk or arrange
a delegation. Right and duty of being the person people consult
before engaging in new interactions with the Good Neighbors. If a
problem comes up that appears to involve the Good Neighbors, he is
responsible for seeing that the problem gets dealt with, he can give
orders to other magi that can only be countermanded by a full council
if there is time to call one. |
Master-Brewer | Brews beer, runs vis
sources inside the regio, and runs vis shareout. |
High Priest | Handles
religious ceremonies, ministers to the covenfolk, and foreign gods.
Responsible for interacting with Tharviz' regio. (Given the nature of
the Christian God, this position does not have to deal with
it.) |
Necromancer | Consults and advises
in all matters concerning the occult and undead. Has authority in all
matters concerning raising of and interaction with the
undead. |
All positions must appear in person to give reports at Samhain, when
the Aegis ritual is cast; those failing to report are subject to
censure by the Amurgsval council.