This resulted in Breland’s Esoteric Order of Aureon and the Erudite Order of eastern Cyre. Over the course of centuries, internal rivalries caused the Arcane Order to split along national lines. Those feuds continue to this day, but are conducted within the confines of the Congress. It’s worth noting that the Princess Aundair was originally a member of the Guild of Moonlight and Whispers-and that Aundair herself was instrumental in convincing the other circles to unite in the Arcane Congress, setting aside the feuds many of the lesser circles had with the Arcane Order. They formed the solid foundation of the Arcane Congress and ensured the Congress served crown and kingdom. They provided magical support during his conquest and helped enforce order across the united kingdom in the aftermath. ![]() Bound by the belief that magic should be a force for law and order, the circle were staunch supporters of Galifar I. The Arcane Order was founded in ancient Daskara by monks devoted to Aureon, but quickly spread into Thaliost. Though not the first wizard’s circle, this was the first circle to use the term arcane order. While its diverse membership practice all forms of magic, the schools of evocation, abjuration, and divination have especially strong support in the order. Members of the Arcane Order must swear to use “Aureon’s Gift” to preserve civilization and in the service of the law. For this reason it is often disparaged by the other circles, who assert that it has become a hollow shell choosing members based on pedigree rather than arcane talent… essentially, that its members are more likely to be nobles rather than sages. The Arcane Order of Aureon is the largest and most powerful circle in Aundair, wielding influence both within the Arcane Congress and among the nobility of the nation. THE ARCANE ORDER OF AUREON (Aundair, Thrane) Ignore what you don’t like, and add your own ideas to your Eberron! Arcane orders are found across the Five Nations, but they began in ancient Thaliost and Aundair has more than any other nation.Īs with anything I write, this is a foundation for DMs to build upon. The canon books specifically discuss the three orders known in Sharn and Breland: the Esoteric Order of Aureon, the Guild of Starlight and Shadows, and the now-shunned Closed Circle. It is the case that not all arcane scholars use the wizard or artificer class there could be a sage in your circle who knows 5th level spells even though they can’t cast them, or someone capable of creating magic items even though they don’t have the full abilities of an artificer. It can also be a fun source of rivals-whether establishing that you have a friendly rivalry with a member of your own order, or a more bitter feud with a member of another order. You could learn spells from the order’s library if a DM wants to limit spell access, it could be that certain orders are the only place to acquire a specific unusual spell, because Maximillian Hysian of the Esoteric Order created Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp. They could provide you with useful leads or insights for your adventures. If you’re in an arcane order, you know other wizards and artificers. As we’ve always said, true wizards are rare and remarkable. ![]() While these are tangible benefits, a second point is that in means that you have peers. But beyond that, it provides a degree of status: If you’re a member of the Esoteric Order of Aureon, you’re a REAL wizard. In short, membership in an arcane order provides you with high-quality lodging, advantage on arcane research and benefits when creating magic items when you have access to the facilities of your order. Eberron: Rising From The Last War discusses the costs and benefits of arcane orders on page 158, while Sharn: City of Towers discusses them on page 146. and can provide both connections and rivals for spellcasting characters. Could you provide the names of some of the other wizard circles and arcane orders that make up the Arcane Congress?Ĭertainly! Arcane orders have played an important role in the development of arcane science. ![]() In the last article you mentioned the Guild of Moonlight and Whispers. This has raised a few questions, including… In my last three Dragonmark articles, I’ve discussed Arcane Science, The Arcane Arts, and Arcane History.
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