Magister

When one of the magisters dies, the most senior members of that magister's school takes their role. Usually, the former magister has already given this person the title 'First Adept' to indicate his chosen successor. In the rare case when the magister did not name a successor, the senior member of the school becomes the new magister, seniority is usually determined simply by rank although the Magisterium can also impose magical challenges or tests of knowledge.   There have been cases when there was no other member of the school save the former magister. In that case, the seat of the magister is vacant until a suitable candidate can be identified by the remaining magister through a series of tests. If there is ever a tied vote in the Magisterium or Synod, the Archmage breaks the tie.

The transition of power is instant at the death of a magister. This is symbolised by the transition of the magisters staff. The same 17 staves have been passed down since the original 17 mages founded the College. An addition staff, the Archmage's staff, which also existed since the founding of the College, is an additional part of the set.   The staves are made of metal, topped by crystals. They allow the bearer to manipulate more powerful magic reducing the risk of adverse affects.

Each magister heads one of the 17 schools of the College. Each school has two names, they are either named after their founder, or the discipline they focus on.   The schools are as follows:   The Mysticism Schools

• The Imarion School, the School of Arcana
• The Dianos School, the School of Creation
• The Septorius School, the School of Time-Manipulation
• The Cantaeron School, the School of Conjuration
• The Astaris School, the School of Invocation
• The Norason School, the School of Artifice

The Transfiguration Schools

• The Vallus School, the School of Transmutation
• The Sorevio School, the School of Metamorphosis

The Energetics Schools

• The Martiria School, the School of Destruction
• The Falesta School, the School of Animation
• The Miriabilis School, the School of Illumination
• The Cholcastron School, the School of Calefaction

The Psionics Schools

• The Pelistamon School, the School of Illusion
• The Amarentus School, the School of Divination

The Benefaction Schools

• The Amnios School, the School of Restoration
• The Gallastirian School, the School of Preservation
• The Dolianthos School, the School of Benediction