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Vortex of Mortal Magic

Sorcerers, wizards and bards of the mortal races draw their power from an invisible vortex of energy that permeates the entire world of Avlis, called the Vortex of Mortal Magic. The goddess Andria controls the Vortex of Mortal Magic and thus has the power to determine which individuals have access to it. As the goddess of magic, all mages acknowledge her as being in control and most, though not all, ascribe loyalty to her because she is the source of their power.

Vortex Ranks

OOC Information

Previously referred to as Trust Ranks, in reference to the defunct Trust of Andrinor.

Vortex Ranks do not exist as a verbatim IC concept at this time. Rather, they are a game mechanics reflection of a PC's standing in relation to the Mortal Magic world, and their connection to the Vortex. Vortex Ranks may be granted to mages of renown (eg. the Moderator of the Magisterium). This is a DM reward for exceptional roleplay, not something you can gain from a quest.

• The default is 0 (no Vortex Ranks). A caster with Vortex Rank 1 will receive +2 to their caster levels, +2 to spell DCs, +25% to applicable spell caps. A caster with Vortex Rank 2 will receive double these numbers.

• Vortex Ranks are separate from Academy of Mortal Magic (AMM) membership. i.e. receiving a membership with the AMM does not mean receiving a Vortex Rank.

• Vortex Ranks are separate from Advanced Magic Specialization (AMS) Ranks. Vortex Ranks, where present, may amplify the effects of some AMS specializations, in addition to the AMS Rank. Players with AMS may not gain Vortex Rank.

• Vortex Ranks are separate from Favored Status. For example, a hypothetical character with Cleric and Sorcerer levels may have Vortex Ranks as a Sorcerer, and also be a Favored Cleric of Andria. When they cast an Epic Spell, both of these are factored in calculating the spell DC.

The ACP /check magic command will report Vortex Ranks if present.

It is not possible to apply for Vortex Rank; it is given as a lifetime achievement by the DM team. Qualifications include active involvement and leadership in the magic community which pulls in other players, such as running player-led events, publishing research, or leading houses.

Sorcerers

Throughout the history of Avlis, strange beings and forces have intermixed with the populace. The ancient Tanar'ri invaders, as well as the native spirits, have left legacies that exist in small pockets where this sort of occurrence can be quite common. Occasionally, the blood of these beings resurfaces in one of their descendants who manifests their heritage through the powers of sorcery.

Sorcerers will embrace whatever religions prove worthy in their life experience. Those that gain their sorcerous blood from a living entity, such as a demon lord or deity, will often worship the entity who is responsible for their gift.

Wizards

At low levels, wizards are allowed to practice magic uninhibited. As they rise in power, they begin to gain the attention of the magical organizations that regulate use of the Vortex. If a wizard allies with one of these organizations, they are granted privileges, incentives, and extra abilities. Conversely, if a wizard chooses to be independent, they will be harassed and possibly even abused for their unwillingness to conform. At certain points in history, they have even had their powers curtailed.

Though wizards may follow any god, all of them acknowledge the divinity of the goddess Andria in particular due to her control of the Vortex of Mortal Magic and her dominion over Arcane Knowledge.

Academy of Mortal Magic

Following the dissolution of Andrinor's Trust, the Houses of the Academy of Mortal Magic remain a beacon for the wielders of the arcane. The Academy of Mortal Magic is governed by a Board which receives consultation from the Magisterium. The Academy is famous for Advanced Magic Specializations.

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-Arcane magic is magic provided by the [[Magic:Sorcerer_Wizard_Spells|Vortex of Mortal Magic]], presided over by [[Andrinor]].
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+==Vortex of Mortal Magic==
+[[Sorcerer|Sorcerers]], [[Wizard|wizards]] and [[Bard|bards]] of the mortal races draw their power from an invisible vortex of energy that permeates the entire world of Avlis, called the Vortex of Mortal Magic. The goddess [[Andrinor|Andria]] controls the Vortex of Mortal Magic and thus has the power to determine which individuals have access to it. As the goddess of magic, all mages acknowledge her as being in control and most, though not all, ascribe loyalty to her because she is the source of their power.
-His will is enforced by the High Mage Council, as detailed below.
+==Vortex Ranks==
-=Avlis Specific Arcane Concepts=
+<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px; overflow:auto;">
+<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">OOC Information</div>
+<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
-See also: [[Magic|Magic]]
+''Previously referred to as Trust Ranks, in reference to the defunct Trust of [[Andrinor]].''
-<br><br>
-==The High Mage Council==
-The High Mage Council of Avlis was established early in the existence of Andrinor’s Trust, and is the ultimate ruling body of magedom upon Avlis, granted authority of all mortal magic by [[Andrinor]] himself. Formed to create and enforce the laws of magic, the High Mage Council forms everything from the policy that drives the [[:Category:Mage_Orders|Nine Orders of Magic]], ranging from relatively mundane tasks such as moderating conflict between the orders, to setting the laws of the proliferation of magic, and greater tasks such as forming the general curriculum for the mage academies of the Trust all the way to regulating the creation and use of portals throughout Avlis.
+Vortex Ranks do not exist as a verbatim IC concept at this time. Rather, they are a game mechanics reflection of a PC's standing in relation to the Mortal Magic world, and their connection to the Vortex. Vortex Ranks may be granted to mages of renown (eg. the Moderator of the [[Guild:Magisterium|Magisterium]]). This is a DM reward for exceptional roleplay, not something you can gain from a quest.
-The Council consists of three representatives from each order making up twenty-seven votes in addition to one Moderator of the High Council chosen amongst the representatives through a consensus spell, and rotated every ten years. Representatives are appointed by individual Archmages, though how these are selected differs between orders and often by archmage; methods range from everything from voting, to simple selection, to holding contests. Whatever the methods, the chosen representative usually holds their seat until death, though replacement after abdication or recall is not unknown. Membership in the Council is regarded as one of the highest honors bestowed upon mages of the Trust, and the representatives are generally accepted as being among the most powerful and distinguished mages of Avlis.
+• The default is 0 (no Vortex Ranks). A caster with Vortex Rank 1 will receive +2 to their caster levels, +2 to spell DCs, +25% to applicable spell caps. A caster with Vortex Rank 2 will receive double these numbers.
-The Moderator himself holds no direct vote himself but maintains a great deal of influence simply due to the respect he commands amongst the mages of the Council. It is generally accepted that the holder of this office is the de facto leader of the Trust, and the office is one of the most strongly contested positions amongst the orders. Originally held by [[PCs:Melonius Mennallin|Melonius Mennallin]], succeeded by the refounder of the [[Guild:GoldOrder|Gold Order]] [[PCs:Damar Ogdem|Damar Ogdem]], the current Moderator of the Council is [[PCs:Miette Hartley|Miette Hartley]] of the [[Guild:BlueOrder|Blue Order]].
+• Vortex Ranks are separate from [[Mortal Magic#Academy of Mortal Magic|Academy of Mortal Magic]] (AMM) membership. i.e. receiving a membership with the AMM does not mean receiving a Vortex Rank.
-<br><br>
-* '''Current Members of the High Mage Council:''' View list [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?f=234&t=45131&start=0 here]
-<br><br>
-==Andrinor's Trust==
+• Vortex Ranks are separate from [[:Category:AMS|Advanced Magic Specialization]] (AMS) Ranks. Vortex Ranks, where present, may amplify the effects of some AMS specializations, in addition to the AMS Rank. Players with AMS may not gain Vortex Rank.
-Andrinors Trust consists of the reformed orders of the old Fold Of Nine.
+• Vortex Ranks are separate from Favored Status. For example, a hypothetical character with [[Cleric]] and [[Sorcerer]] levels may have Vortex Ranks as a Sorcerer, and also be a [[Cleric#Favored_Cleric|Favored Cleric]] of Andria. When they cast an Epic Spell, both of these are factored in calculating the spell DC.
-<br><br>
-===Orders of the Trust===
+The [[ACP#Information|ACP]] <code>/check magic</code> command will report Vortex Ranks if present.
-[[Guild:WhiteOrder|White Order of the Light]]<br>
-[[Guild:IvoryOrder|Ivory Order of the Sun]]<br>
-[[Guild:GreenOrder|Green Order of the Forest]]<br>
-[[Guild:BlueOrder|Blue Order of the Sky]]<br>
-[[Guild:AshenOrder|Ashen Order of the Stars]]<br>
-[[Guild:RedOrder|Red Order of the Flame]]<br>
-[[Guild:GoldOrder|Gold Order of the Sand]]<br>
-[[Guild:EbonyOrder|Ebony Order of the Moon]]<br>
-[[Guild:VioletOrder|Violet Order of the Skull]]<br>
+It is not possible to apply for Vortex Rank; it is given as a lifetime achievement by the DM team. Qualifications include active involvement and leadership in the magic community which pulls in other players, such as running player-led events, publishing research, or leading houses.
+</div></div>
-When Andrinor assumed control over the Vortex of Mortal Magic, he rekindled the interest in the arcane on Avlis through the creation of a magical maelstrom called the Vortex of Chaos.  The appearance of the Vortex of Chaos led to the founding of the Ivory, Ashen, and Ebony Orders, which became the first Orders of Andrinor's Trust.  The Trust is a place where mages can grow and learn from each other by interacting with other mages from all walks of life. <br>
+==Sorcerers==
+Throughout the history of Avlis, strange beings and forces have intermixed with the populace. The ancient Tanar'ri invaders, as well as the native spirits, have left legacies that exist in small pockets where this sort of occurrence can be quite common. Occasionally, the blood of these beings resurfaces in one of their descendants who manifests their heritage through the powers of sorcery.
-A mage that joins an order of the Trust receives a mark upon his or her right shoulder, a magical tattoo granted by Andrinor Himself.  This mark symbolizes the mage's affiliation with the Trust.
+Sorcerers will embrace whatever religions prove worthy in their life experience. Those that gain their sorcerous blood from a living entity, such as a demon lord or deity, will often worship the entity who is responsible for their gift.
-For a time, only mages with the mark of the Trust could cast 8th and 9th level spells.  [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=100604 This restriction has since been lifted by Andrinor at the request of the High Mage Council.]
+==Wizards==
-<br><br>
+At low levels, wizards are allowed to practice magic uninhibited. As they rise in power, they begin to gain the attention of the magical organizations that regulate use of the Vortex. If a wizard allies with one of these organizations, they are granted privileges, incentives, and extra abilities. Conversely, if a wizard chooses to be independent, they will be harassed and possibly even abused for their unwillingness to conform. At certain points in history, they have even had their powers curtailed.
+Though wizards may follow any god, all of them acknowledge the divinity of the goddess [[Andrinor|Andria]] in particular due to her control of the Vortex of Mortal Magic and her dominion over Arcane Knowledge.
 ==Academy of Mortal Magic==
-To join an Order of the Trust, it is required that a prospective member attend two lectures detailing the history of the arcane on Avlis. These classes are taught at the Academy of Mortal Magic, which has branches throughout Avlis. The Academy of Mortal Magic also instructs young magi in the arcane, alchemy, and various other subjects.
+Following the dissolution of [[Andrinor's Trust]], the [[:Category:AMM_Houses|Houses]] of the Academy of Mortal Magic remain a beacon for the wielders of the arcane. The Academy of Mortal Magic is governed by a Board which receives consultation from the [[Guild:Magisterium|Magisterium]]. The Academy is famous for [[:Category:AMS|Advanced Magic Specializations]].
-<br><br>
-==Angadar==
-Also of importance to many wizards is Angadar, the god of Arcane Knowledge.  Angadar provides the ability to read and write arcane scrolls, as well as lording over other knowledge of magic.  In the past there were hostilities between followers of Angadar and mages of the Trust, reaching their pinnacle in a great battle that took place in Visimontium.  The two gods have since [[Miriel's Guide to Visimontium#Drangonari Siege (2155 - 2158)|made peace with each other]].
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-[[Category:Magic]]