The Philosophers' Academy

13 points

Style Prerequisite: Hermetic Potential

Grand Council: The Grand Hall of Philosophy, the City of Pelora, Aebasa

Locales

Pervasive throughout the east, the Philosophers' Academy enjoys almost as much respect as the Abarisian Order.

Nickname(s): Philosophers

Philosophy: The Philosophers' Academy believes that everything is composed of the four base elements, earth, air, fire and water, and only through the understanding of those elements and the basic force of life itself can one comprehend reality and its workings. While many within the Order promote the use of one particular element over the others, the true masters are those who have at least some comprehension of each element and its associated magic. It is said that the most enlightened members of the Academy have discovered the secrets to immortality, though most authorities outside the Order discount this as mere rumor.

Membership: Potential members of the Academy typically display an aptitude for reason, tempered by wisdom. Even so, personalities among members often vary wildly, from hot-headed water wizards to over-emotional geomancers. What most do not realize is that the Philosophers' Academy is actually four Orders unified by their specific interests and a common ruling hierarchy. Pyromancers, Geomancers, Aeromancers and Hydromancers make up the four sub-Orders, each with their elemental specialty.

Hierarchy: Each sub-Order is led by a Council of Sophists who dictate the precepts of each sub-Order. The High Alchemists handle regional governance and each region is divided into precincts ruled by Magisters. Individual chapterhouses are led by a Provost, under which are the Preceptors, who are responsible for the education of Apprentices. A wizard who masters each sub-Order can be selected for membership in the Resplendent Order, who oversee the four sub-Orders as a whole. Membership in the Resplendent Order is reserved only for those who have become truly enlightened by their research into the elements and tend to be a secretive and reclusive group. It is rumored that there is a single individual, known only as the Transcendant, who is the highest ranking member of the Academy. It is unknown what his responsibilities are or even if he exists.

Required Skills: Alchemy, Hidden Lore, Mathematics, Philosophy, Thaumatology and (Aeromancer) Breath Control and Meteorology OR (Geomancer) Geology and MasonryOR (Hydromancer) Seamanship and Swimming OR (Pyromancer) Chemistry and Smith

Required Spells: Inspired Creation, Itch, Light, Seek Fuel, and (Aeromancer) Seek Air OR (Geomancer) Seek Earth OR (Hydromancer) Seek Water OR (Pyromancer) Ignite Fire

Perks: Academic Rank, Adjustable Spell (Any), Area Spell Mastery, Better Magic Items, Convenience Casting (Continual Light, Copy), Elixir Resistance, Extra Option (Brute-Force Spell, Fast Casting, Flexible Ritual), Far-Casting, Improvised Magic, Intuitive Cantrip (Boost Enchantment, Filter (Aeromancer only), Kindle (Pyromancer), Magical Analysis, Pebble (Geomancer), Rinse (Hydromancer)), Limited Energy Reserve, Magical Style Adaptation, Mana Compensation, Named Possession, Power casting, Quick and Focused, Rote Alchemy, Sanctum, Scroll-Reading, Secret Spell, Special Exercises (IQ, Magery, Mana Enhancer), Spell Bond, Spell Duelist, Spell Hardiness, Spell Resistance, Standard Operating Procedure (All), Thaumatological Doublespeak, Wizardly Dabbler, Wizardly Garb.

Optional Traits

Attributes: None

Advantages: None

Disadvantages: None

Skills: None

Spell List

Unfinished