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	====Mageblade====		====Mageblade====
	[[Mageblade]]		{{#lsth:Mageblade}}

	==Non-Mages==		==Non-Mages==

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	====Mageblade====		====Mageblade====
	~~A Mageblade is a specific type of battling sorcerer who uses sword techniques to produce~~ [[~~Spellform\|spellforms]~~] ~~and cast spells. The term originates with [[Kosta Guitain~~]~~] of the [[Wizard Breakers]], though he is not believed to have originated the technique. 'Mageblade' was such a specialized disicipline that earned its own distinction.~~		[[Mageblade]]

	==Non-Mages==		==Non-Mages==

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	[[Mage Wars]] Era naming conventions are always confusing, and it's just gotten worse since then. Attempts during the second and third [[Ages]] to academize or socialize the practice of magic only added to the confusion. Typically, the Mage-Wars-Era conventions still stand.		[[Mage Wars]] Era naming conventions are always confusing, and it's just gotten worse since then. Attempts during the second and third [[Ages]] to academize or socialize the practice of magic only added to the confusion. Typically, the Mage-Wars-Era conventions still stand.

			==Basic Types==
			Fill these in at some point.

			===Endo-Mage===

			===Exo-Mage===

	==Gender specific==		==Gender specific==

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	Typically, those who make claims of witchcraft are shunned and looked down upon by actual magic users, and the term itself is often met with hostility. In other words, call yourself a 'witch' and someone will probably spit on you.		Typically, those who make claims of witchcraft are shunned and looked down upon by actual magic users, and the term itself is often met with hostility. In other words, call yourself a 'witch' and someone will probably spit on you.

			[[Category:Course Books]]

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Magus

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	Though now regarded as a gender-nuetral title, most historians agree that it was actually a masculine term for which there is no feminine equivalant. Some historians argue that 'Megus' was the feminine term, though records cannot confirm or deny this. Surviving tower records that list ranks do not go into detail about the genders of the holders, and no biographical information on a mage with the rank of Megus list whether or not the holder was male or female.		Though now regarded as a gender-nuetral title, most historians agree that it was actually a masculine term for which there is no feminine equivalant. Some historians argue that 'Megus' was the feminine term, though records cannot confirm or deny this. Surviving tower records that list ranks do not go into detail about the genders of the holders, and no biographical information on a mage with the rank of Megus list whether or not the holder was male or female.

	The nature of [[Magic\|magic]] in general and [[Magic\|chain attack]] specifically tends to support the theory that there were no female Magi, though the few ~~survivng~~ accounts of the [[Tower of Ulara]] tend to refute this.		The nature of [[Magic\|magic]] in general and [[Magic\|chain attack]] specifically tends to support the theory that there were no female Magi, though the few surviving accounts of the [[Tower of Ulara]] tend to refute this.

	===Arch Magus===		===Arch Magus===

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Non-Mages

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	==Non-Mages==		==Non-Mages==
	Witches and warlocks ~~are not actual magic-users. Most~~ are con-artists who use non-magical means to convince others of ~~their~~ power. Most practice some form of devil or demon worship ~~in order~~ to lend credit to their claims ~~of supernatural powers~~.		Witches and warlocks are con-artists who use non-magical means to convince others of magical power. Most practice some form of devil or demon worship to lend credit to their claims.

	Occasionally an actual mage will identify as a witch/warlock ~~in order~~ to hide ~~their~~ true capabilities, in areas where the population will fall for that sort of thing.		Occasionally an actual mage will identify as a witch/warlock to hide its true capabilities, in areas where the population will fall for that sort of thing.

	Typically, those who make claims of witchcraft are shunned and looked down upon by actual magic users, and the term itself is often met with hostility. In other words, call yourself a 'witch' and someone will probably spit on you.		Typically, those who make claims of witchcraft are shunned and looked down upon by actual magic users, and the term itself is often met with hostility. In other words, call yourself a 'witch' and someone will probably spit on you.

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	'Magus' was a gender-nuetral term and not applied as a prefix or suffix. A mage of that rank was simply identified as a Magus be they he or she. Some towers also used the sub-rank 'Megus' for a mage more powerful than a Magus but not quite powerful enough for the next rank. 'Megus' was not commonly used and is known only by written accounts from the [[Mage Wars\|Dynastic Period]].		'Magus' was a gender-nuetral term and not applied as a prefix or suffix. A mage of that rank was simply identified as a Magus be they he or she. Some towers also used the sub-rank 'Megus' for a mage more powerful than a Magus but not quite powerful enough for the next rank. 'Megus' was not commonly used and is known only by written accounts from the [[Mage Wars\|Dynastic Period]].

	Though now regarded as a gender-nuetral title, most historians agree that it was actually a masculine term for which there is no feminine equivalant. Some historians argue that 'Megus' was the feminine term, though records cannot confirm or deny this. Surviving tower records that list ranks do not go into detail about the genders of the holders, and no biographical information on a mage with the rank of Megus list whether or not the holder was male or ~~femail~~.		Though now regarded as a gender-nuetral title, most historians agree that it was actually a masculine term for which there is no feminine equivalant. Some historians argue that 'Megus' was the feminine term, though records cannot confirm or deny this. Surviving tower records that list ranks do not go into detail about the genders of the holders, and no biographical information on a mage with the rank of Megus list whether or not the holder was male or female.

	The nature of [[Magic\|magic]] in general and [[Magic\|chain attack]] specifically tends to support the theory that there were no female Magi, though the few survivng accounts of the [[Tower of Ulara]] tend to refute this.		The nature of [[Magic\|magic]] in general and [[Magic\|chain attack]] specifically tends to support the theory that there were no female Magi, though the few survivng accounts of the [[Tower of Ulara]] tend to refute this.

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	Numerous different terms are used to describe magic users, most of whom will be very offended if you use the wrong one.		Numerous different terms are used to describe magic users, most of whom will be very offended if you use the wrong one.

	[[Mage Wars]] Era naming conventions are always confusing, and it's ~~jsut~~ gotten worse since then. Attempts ~~durring~~ the second and third [[Ages]] to academize or socialize the practice of magic only added to the confusion. Typically, the Mage-Wars-Era conventions still stand.		[[Mage Wars]] Era naming conventions are always confusing, and it's just gotten worse since then. Attempts during the second and third [[Ages]] to academize or socialize the practice of magic only added to the confusion. Typically, the Mage-Wars-Era conventions still stand.

	==Gender specific==		==Gender specific==
	~~Women cannot be wizards, wizard~~ is a strictly masculine term. This does not speak to any gender differences in magic itself or the use and teaching ~~there of~~. Mage is the gender-nuetral term for a magic-user, wizard is masculine, and sorceress is feminine.		'Wizard' is a strictly masculine term. This does not speak to any gender differences in magic itself or the use and teaching thereof. 'Mage' is the gender-nuetral term for a magic-user; 'wizard' is masculine; and 'sorceress' is feminine.

	It is believed this distinction evolved during the [[Mage Wars]] as a result of the [[Marcon Alliance]], who firmly maintained, despite evidence to the contrary, that "women couldn't do magic". Though all other aspects of the ~~Marcon~~ have been erased, the distinction of wizard as a masculine term ~~survives~~.		It is believed this distinction evolved during the [[Mage Wars]] as a result of the [[Marcon Alliance]], who firmly maintained, despite evidence to the contrary, that "women couldn't do magic". Though all other aspects of the Marcons have been erased, the distinction survives of 'wizard' as a masculine term.

	==Wizard vs. Sorcerer==		==Wizard vs. Sorcerer==
	The wizard/sorceress distinction gets really confusing when one understands that a sorcerer(the masculine for sorceress) is not the same thing as a wizard. A sorceress might practice the exact same forms of magic as a wizard and be functionally ~~identicle~~, but a sorcerer is an entirely different thing altogether.		The wizard/sorceress distinction gets really confusing when one understands that a sorcerer (the masculine for sorceress) is not the same thing as a wizard. A sorceress might practice the exact same forms of magic as a wizard and be functionally identical, but a sorcerer is an entirely different thing altogether.

	===Sorcerer===		===Sorcerer===
	A sorcerer is typically much more powerful alone than a wizard, usually as a result of great innate abilities. Sorcerers more typically work alone and are more likely to employ complex spells. They are also typically practitioners of [[Magic\|ritual magic]], though many wizards also use spells ~~that fall into~~ that category.		A sorcerer is typically much more powerful alone than a wizard, usually as a result of great innate abilities. Sorcerers more typically work alone and are more likely to employ complex spells. They are also typically practitioners of [[Magic\|ritual magic]], though many wizards also use spells in that category.

	There is no direct term for a female sorcerer, she is still called a sorceress whether she is using wizard magic or sorcerer-style powers. Sorcerers are, in general, much more powerful than wizards. Stories from the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]] tell of sorcerers who, alone, were able to take on entire [[Mage Tower\|towers]].		There is no direct term for a female sorcerer; she is still called a sorceress whether she is using wizard magic or sorcerer-style powers. Sorcerers are, in general, much more powerful than wizards. Stories from the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]] tell of sorcerers who, alone, were able to take on entire [[Mage Tower\|towers]].

	==Mages by Ability level==		==Mages by Ability level==
	Within the [[Mage Tower\|tower]] system, you get different ranks and levels according to power. Exactly how these ranks are handed out varies tremendously from tower to tower, and it was considered bad form to use the distinctions outside of the tower during the Mage Wars.		Within the [[Mage Tower\|tower]] system, you get different ranks and levels according to power. Exactly how these ranks are handed out varies tremendously from tower to tower, and it was considered bad form to use the distinctions outside the tower during the Mage Wars.

	~~Afterwards, however~~, as historians began copying and translating the various records from the ~~wars~~, it became common to refer to historical mages by their tower rank. Since Mage Towers vanished with the end of the war, no new mages gained such titles.		Afterward, as historians began copying and translating the various records from the Wars, it became common to refer to historical mages by their tower rank. Since Mage Towers vanished with the end of the war, no new mages gained such titles.

	===Arch Mage===		===Arch Mage===
	The first level of distinction was the 'Arch' prefix, this could be applied either to a wizard(Arch Wizard) or a sorceress(Arch Sorceress). ~~But because~~ it was specifically a tower rank it was never applied to the sorcerer(there is no ~~such thing as an~~ Arch Sorcerer).		The first level of distinction was the 'Arch' prefix; this could be applied either to a wizard ('Arch Wizard') or a sorceress ('Arch Sorceress'). Because it was specifically a tower rank it was never applied to the sorcerer (thus there is no 'Arch Sorcerer').

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	===Magus===		===Magus===
	Magus was a gender-nuetral term and not applied as a prefix or suffix. A mage of that rank was ~~simmply reffered to~~ as a Magus be they he or she. Some towers also used the sub-rank Megus for a mage ~~who was clearly~~ more powerful than a Magus but not quite powerful enough ~~to ascend to~~ the next rank. Megus was not commonly used and is known only by written accounts from the [[Mage Wars\|Dynastic Period]].		'Magus' was a gender-nuetral term and not applied as a prefix or suffix. A mage of that rank was simply identified as a Magus be they he or she. Some towers also used the sub-rank 'Megus' for a mage more powerful than a Magus but not quite powerful enough for the next rank. 'Megus' was not commonly used and is known only by written accounts from the [[Mage Wars\|Dynastic Period]].

	Though now regarded as a gender-nuetral title, most historians agree that it was actually a masculine term for which there is no feminine equivalant. Some historians argue that Megus was the feminine term, though records cannot confirm or deny this. Surviving tower records that list ranks do not go into detail about the genders of the holders, and no biographical information on a mage with the rank of Megus list whether or not the holder was male or femail.		Though now regarded as a gender-nuetral title, most historians agree that it was actually a masculine term for which there is no feminine equivalant. Some historians argue that 'Megus' was the feminine term, though records cannot confirm or deny this. Surviving tower records that list ranks do not go into detail about the genders of the holders, and no biographical information on a mage with the rank of Megus list whether or not the holder was male or femail.

	The nature of [[Magic\|magic]] in general and [[Magic\|chain attack]] specifically tends to support the theory that there were no female ~~Magus'~~, though ~~what~~ few survivng accounts of the [[Tower of Ulara]] ~~would~~ tend to refute this.		The nature of [[Magic\|magic]] in general and [[Magic\|chain attack]] specifically tends to support the theory that there were no female Magi, though the few survivng accounts of the [[Tower of Ulara]] tend to refute this.

	===Arch Magus===		===Arch Magus===
	Also a gender-nuetral(or masculine only, depending on ~~which~~ interpretation of history ~~you subscribe too~~), the Arch Magus is the lord of the tower, the highest ranking(most powerful) wizard in a given Mage Tower.		Also a gender-nuetral (or masculine only, depending on interpretation of history), the Arch Magus is the lord of the tower, the highest-ranking (most powerful) wizard in a given Mage Tower.

	==Other Terms:==		==Other Terms:==
	Many other types of mages exist, though these do not correspond directly to any tower-ranks.		Many other types of mages exist, though these do not correspond directly to any tower-ranks.

	===~~Battleing~~ Sorcerer===		===Battling Sorcerer===
	The [[Battling Sorcerer]]s were some of the most feared mages of the Mage Wars. These were not tower wizards, but ~~mages who~~ went into battle ~~along~~ with troops. Most often they fought with only magic, though many were known to be capable warriors in their own right.		The [[Battling Sorcerer]]s were some of the most feared mages of the Mage Wars. These were not tower wizards, but went into battle with troops. Most often they fought with only magic, though many were known to be capable warriors in their own right.

	====Mageblade====		====Mageblade====
	A Mageblade is a specific type of battling sorcerer who uses sword techniques to produce [[Spellform\|spellforms]] and cast spells. The term originates with [[Kosta Guitain]] of the [[Wizard Breakers]], though he is not believed to have originated the technique. Mageblade was such a specialized disicipline that earned ~~it's~~ own distinction.		A Mageblade is a specific type of battling sorcerer who uses sword techniques to produce [[Spellform\|spellforms]] and cast spells. The term originates with [[Kosta Guitain]] of the [[Wizard Breakers]], though he is not believed to have originated the technique. 'Mageblade' was such a specialized disicipline that earned its own distinction.

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	Occasionally an actual mage will identify as a witch/warlock in order to hide their true capabilities, in areas where the population will fall for that sort of thing.		Occasionally an actual mage will identify as a witch/warlock in order to hide their true capabilities, in areas where the population will fall for that sort of thing.

	Typically, those who make claims of witchcraft are shunned and looked down upon by actual magic users, and the term itself is often met with hostility. In ~~otherwords~~, call yourself a witch and someone will probably spit on you.		Typically, those who make claims of witchcraft are shunned and looked down upon by actual magic users, and the term itself is often met with hostility. In other words, call yourself a 'witch' and someone will probably spit on you.

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	The wizard/sorceress distinction gets really confusing when one understands that a sorcerer(the masculine for sorceress) is not the same thing as a wizard. A sorceress might practice the exact same forms of magic as a wizard and be functionally identicle, but a sorcerer is an entirely different thing altogether.		The wizard/sorceress distinction gets really confusing when one understands that a sorcerer(the masculine for sorceress) is not the same thing as a wizard. A sorceress might practice the exact same forms of magic as a wizard and be functionally identicle, but a sorcerer is an entirely different thing altogether.

	A sorcerer is typically much more powerful alone than a wizard, usually as a result of great innate abilities. Sorcerers more typically work alone and are more likely to employ complex spells. They are also typically practitioners of [[Magic\|ritual magic]], though many wizards also use spells that ~~could be~~ fall into that ~~catagory.~~		===Sorcerer===
			A sorcerer is typically much more powerful alone than a wizard, usually as a result of great innate abilities. Sorcerers more typically work alone and are more likely to employ complex spells. They are also typically practitioners of [[Magic\|ritual magic]], though many wizards also use spells that fall into that category.
	~~There is no direct term for a female sorcerer, she is still called a sorceress whether she is using wizard magic or sorcerer-style powers~~.

			There is no direct term for a female sorcerer, she is still called a sorceress whether she is using wizard magic or sorcerer-style powers. Sorcerers are, in general, much more powerful than wizards. Stories from the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]] tell of sorcerers who, alone, were able to take on entire [[Mage Tower\|towers]].

	==Mages by Ability level==		==Mages by Ability level==

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	====Origin====		====Origin====
	The origin of the term Arch Mage comes from [[High Tower]] and the [[Asysias]] city-state. The state was both ruled and ~~defneded~~ by a family of powerful mages. The head of the family, because he bore the weight of responsibility, was referred to as "The Arch" from the architectural load-bearing structure.		The origin of the term Arch Mage comes from [[High Tower]] and the [[Asysias]] city-state. The state was both ruled and defended by a family of powerful mages. The head of the family, because he bore the weight of responsibility, was referred to as "The Arch" from the architectural load-bearing structure.

	===Magus===		===Magus===