Circle Of Magi

The Circle of Magi is the dominant organization for the training of mages within nations of Thedas. In the south, it has traditionally been governed and monitored by the Chantry, and also guarded and supervised by the Templar Order.

Their governing body, known colloquially as the 'College of Enchanters', convenes regularly within the Nevarran city of Cumberland.

Hierarchy
Each Circle follows a simple six-tier hierarchy where all residents fit; although the Tranquil seem to stand somewhat outside this progression.
 * The Grand Enchanter, the Circle's direct representative to the Chantry and advisor to the Divine. The grand enchanter is elected by the College of Magi in Cumberland. Lothaire Hardouin was the first Grand Enchanter.
 * The First Enchanter, leader of a Circle. First Enchanters routinely congregate in the city of Cumberland, at their College, also known as the College of Magi.
 * The Senior Enchanters, a small council of the most experienced mages present in each circle. Newly appointed senior enchanters are presented in a ceremony to the Divine in the Grand Cathedral.
 * The Junior Enchanters, based on their title, can be seen as the deputies of the Senior Enchanters or even their chiefs of staff.
 * The Enchanters, mages who tutor apprentices. They can specialize in a particular field of study.
 * The Mages, all residents who have passed their Harrowing.
 * The Apprentices, all students training for their Harrowing.
 * The Tranquil, those who were deemed a risk due to their powers, or avoided/failed to pass their Harrowing. Often work with magical items, due to being free of the dangers of demonic possession.

Fraternities
Though as a whole they are represented by an elected Grand Enchanter, and their various First Enchanters of each individual Circle, Mages are further divided amongst fraternities. Many of these are common knowledge to those that have been part of a Circle or been made aware of magical politics, either through their own courtly interactions or relations with magical persons.

Aequitarians are the most populous of these groups, and believe that Mages are obligated to help those in need with their powers, acting ethically and responsibly.

Libertarians believe in being their own separate organization, free of Chantry oversight and the Templar Order.

Isolationists believe that Magi should sequester themselves from the world at large, to study without scrutiny and prevent risking the lives of 'ordinary folk'.

Loyalists are those that trust in the Chantry and its laws.

Ferelden

 * Kinloch Hold

Nevarra

 * Cumberland

Known Members

 * Balderic, member of the Ferelden Circle and the Party.