Betella Bedgbery

Betella Bennet Bedgbery is not only the oldest member of the Magisterium, but she is surely the oldest resident in Tip 'n Top as well, if not all of Knotside. Her exact age is unknown, but she seems static in her aging, a kind weathered face, wrinkling hands, and stout size from a slight hunch have been the description given for her for decades. She's the unofficial leader of her district, not just as Magister, but as an emotional leader. Whenever a problem occurs in Tip 'n Top, often times the issue is brought to Betella and solved before the city guard can even find out there was something wrong. The people of the district are loud, boisterous, rowdy, and often break out into drunken brawls that spill into the streets, but everybody acts on their best behavior around her.   This matronly wisdom is well known, and it's said by many that she is an oracle, a psychic, or even a witch, the only ways to explain her unnatural length of age and spry energy. She can easily chase down the wildest of children, has been known to scare away a bear that got too close to the edge of the woods just by staring at it, and has supposedly brought back from the brink of death with just a soup and a pat on the head. As such the people trust her, and have voted her Magister more times than can be counted, and she holds the title for longest run as Magister.   She does have some magic, as she's been known to mend broken furniture from bar fights with a wave of the hand and to give a magical beat down to any would be troublemakers. Betella of course denies being a witch, just that anybody with the will to learn and a strong spirit can cast minor spells and illusions, if they're willing to put in the effort. Her magic stews are explained away as a simple knowledge of herbalism, and the format of stew makes it easier to consume than eating a poultice or paste. Either way, Betella is fine with her lot in life, and she enjoys being the entire districts Granny, and when asked when she plans on retiring from Magister she simply responds with "when the people stop needing me."

Current Magister of Tip 'N Top