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The term '''Archmage''' denotes a [[Magus|magus]] of exceptional magical prowess and acclaim. The Latin form of the title is '''Archmagus''' (fem. "Archmaga", plural "Archmagi"), but the English form commonly appears in Ars Magica books.


The term '''Archmagus''' (musc., fem. "archmaga", plural "archmagi") denotes a [[Magus|magus]] of exceptional magical prowess and acclaim. In the [[Rhine Tribunal]], an Archmagus is an official position that can be obtained in a regulated manner and brings with it legal as well as political benefits.  
A [[Free Virtue|free]] [[Social Status]] [[Virtue]], "Archmage", is presented in ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]''<ref>"Archmage," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 20</ref> to denote an archmage's exalted status. This Virtue is presumably not intended for young magi, but rather for [[advanced character creation|advanced]] characters such [[Darius of Flambeau]].  


==== References ====
== Becoming an Archmage ==
The process for becoming an Archmage is described in ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]''<ref name="RankOfArchmage">"The Rank of Archmage", ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 24</ref>. There are several requirements, including the need to defeat a current Archmage in a special contest of that Archmage's choosing.


* See [[GotF]] 24 for the process of becoming an Archmagus and its legal implications in the Rhine Tribunal.
== Archmagi in the Order of Hermes ==
There are about 80 Archmagi in the [[Order of Hermes]]<ref name="RankOfArchmage"></ref>.
 
=== Normandy Tribunal ===
* [[Geirlaug]] of [[House Flambeau]]<ref>"Geirlaug of House Flambeau," ''[[The Lion and the Lily]]'', p. 59</ref>
* [[Mathieus]] of [[House Jerbiton]]<ref>"Archmagus Mathieus of Constantinople," ''[[The Lion and the Lily]]'', p. 87</ref>
 
=== Rhine Tribunal ===
In the [[Rhine Tribunal]], an Archmagus is an official position that can be obtained in a regulated manner and brings with it legal as well as political benefits<ref name="Archmage">"Archmage," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 24</ref>. It is the highest formal rank for magi, above [[master]].
 
There are about a dozen Archmagi in the Rhine Tribunal: more than in most other Tribunals<ref name="Archmage"></ref>.
 
* [[Caecilius]] of [[House Bonisagus]]<ref>"Caecilius, Follower of Bonisagus," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 58</ref>
* [[Murion]], [[Primus|Prima]] of [[House Bonisagus]]<ref>"Murion, Prima of House Bonisagus," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 57</ref>
* [[Philippus Niger]] of [[House Flambeau]]<ref name="RankOfArchmage"></ref>
* [[Igor Rastvan]], magus [[Ex Miscellanea]]<ref>"Igor Rastvan, Magus Ex Miscellanea," ''[[Guardians of the Forests]]'', p. 109</ref>
* [[Stentorius]] of [[House Tremere]]<ref name="RankOfArchmage"></ref>
* [[Vinaria]] of [[House Merinita]]<ref name="RankOfArchmage"></ref>
* [[Urgen of Bjornaer|Urgen]] of [[House Bjornaer]], formerly [[primus]]<ref name="RankOfArchmage"></ref>
 
=== No Archmagi in the Thebes Tribunal ===
The magi of the Thebes Tribunal do not recognize titles of rank, including Archmage<ref>"Citizenship," ''[[The Sundered Eagle]]'', p. 25</ref>.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:13, 5 January 2014

The term Archmage denotes a magus of exceptional magical prowess and acclaim. The Latin form of the title is Archmagus (fem. "Archmaga", plural "Archmagi"), but the English form commonly appears in Ars Magica books.

A free Social Status Virtue, "Archmage", is presented in Guardians of the Forests[1] to denote an archmage's exalted status. This Virtue is presumably not intended for young magi, but rather for advanced characters such Darius of Flambeau.

Becoming an Archmage

The process for becoming an Archmage is described in Guardians of the Forests[2]. There are several requirements, including the need to defeat a current Archmage in a special contest of that Archmage's choosing.

Archmagi in the Order of Hermes

There are about 80 Archmagi in the Order of Hermes[2].

Normandy Tribunal

Rhine Tribunal

In the Rhine Tribunal, an Archmagus is an official position that can be obtained in a regulated manner and brings with it legal as well as political benefits[5]. It is the highest formal rank for magi, above master.

There are about a dozen Archmagi in the Rhine Tribunal: more than in most other Tribunals[5].

No Archmagi in the Thebes Tribunal

The magi of the Thebes Tribunal do not recognize titles of rank, including Archmage[9].

References

  1. ↑ "Archmage," Guardians of the Forests, p. 20
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "The Rank of Archmage", Guardians of the Forests, p. 24
  3. ↑ "Geirlaug of House Flambeau," The Lion and the Lily, p. 59
  4. ↑ "Archmagus Mathieus of Constantinople," The Lion and the Lily, p. 87
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Archmage," Guardians of the Forests, p. 24
  6. ↑ "Caecilius, Follower of Bonisagus," Guardians of the Forests, p. 58
  7. ↑ "Murion, Prima of House Bonisagus," Guardians of the Forests, p. 57
  8. ↑ "Igor Rastvan, Magus Ex Miscellanea," Guardians of the Forests, p. 109
  9. ↑ "Citizenship," The Sundered Eagle, p. 25
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