Arcanum

The Arcanum is not a formal organization. It refers to the collective group of magical institutions that practice sorcery, weaving, or any other form of spellcasting.

Divine Alliance

• A prestigious and widespread spellcasting order, primarily formed from notable Wizards, Witches, and Weavers.
• Difficult to gain entry. Requires passing rigorous spellcasting trials.
• Members have access to valuable resources and services within the Divine Alliance network.
• Must wear special Raiments or Regalia with designated symbols to identify rank, class, and achievements.

Sisterhood

• A prestigious all-female witch coven with a footprint across Endros.
• Membership is very exclusive. Requires significant familiarity with witchcraft.
• Most recruits were taken as apprentices by existing members and vouched for.
• Often coordinates with and supports other witch covens.

Soulborn Church

• A church that follows Thanatos' early teachings, with the core tenet of reincarnation.
• Believes that those with the most powerful auras and animas have reincarnated many times.
• The church is open to the public, but accepted members into the inner circle are known as Templars.
• Acceptance as a Templar requires one to prove their magical potency.
• Templars believe in specific practices to prepare one's body for reincarnation.
• Templars perform and receive ritualistic magic they claim allows them to remember past lives.

Thaidoan Order

• An order of monks and warriors that practice Thaido, a form of Chi fighting that combines spellcasting.
• Masters can harness powerful techniques, but it is a difficult talent to learn.

Sorcery Orders

• A well-organized, formally recognized collection of institutions of Sorcerers.
• Closely affiliated with the Adventurer's Guild. Many of its members are Adventurers.
• The largest sorcery schools are directly integrated with the Adventuring Academies.
• Considered the most powerful spellcasting institutions due to the combat value of sorcery.

Witch Covens

• Independently operated covens of Witches, usually named after their town; e.g. "Vale Coven."
• Typically consists of smaller, more intimate groups of women.
• Often maintain relationships with other magical circles; e.g. other Witch Covens, Druid Circles, Gypsy Troupes, etc.
• Practice accessible forms of magic that prove effective, emphasizing group rituals, wands, and component magic.
• Provide services for the public, but often keep to themselves for their beliefs and practices.
• Practitioners are often skilled with natural remedies, alchemical plants, and potions.

Wizard Circles

• Loosely organized collection of institutions of Wizards.
• Consists of practitioners that didn't possess strong natural sorcery gifts.
• Rely on casting instruments, such as wands and staves, to cast magic.
• Training is primarily through master-apprentice relationships, since very few schools teach Wizardry.
• Most gatherings are in small, local groups, though there are larger events in capital cities.
• Despite the limitations of their casting, Wizards can become very competent Adventurers.
• Most Wizards are encouraged to study and deeply understand magical lore.

Weaver Circles

• Mostly independent groups that heavily specialize in a specific Aether type.
• Operate in areas with high Aetheric saturation where their magic is viable and useful.
• Have several well-funded schools across Endros; some small, some with hundreds of students.
• Practitioners benefit greatly from understanding hard science behind their magic, but it is not required.
  • Academic practitioners tend to be the most talented Weavers in the long run.
• Are highly valued for their services once sufficiently talented.
• Many Kobold communities develop Weaver Circles due to their settlements and Aether alignment.

Druid Circles

• Practitioners are typically Elves, though other species can participate.
• Consists of Nature Weavers, Sorcerers, Wizards, and Witches.
• Spend most of their time in nature, serving the natural world and the many Fey species.
• Usually live in enchanted forests, particularly among the Dryad colonies.
• Often have familiars and many Fey allies.

Seamage Circles

• Practitioners are almost exclusively Merfolk Weavers, Sorcerers, and Wizards, though other species can participate.
• Groups are often split into specializations, such as Earth Mages.
• Many organize in enchanted reefs among their many aquatic Fey species.
• Aquatic-focused mages may spend most of their time living in harmony with the sea, serving the natural world underseas.
• Often have familiars and many Fey allies.