Mages Guild

The Arch-Mage is the highest rank held within the Mages Guild hierarchy, as they are the ones granted with power and authority to manage the affairs of the entire organization on the global scale. With full, unrestricted access to any possible Guild asset, the Arch-Mage is a figure of power and unquestionable authority both within, and outside the ranks of the Mages Guild.




The Grand Enchanter / Warlock holds a measure of authority within the Guild second only to Arch-Mage himself. Having a seat at the College of Enchanters, it is his or her duty to ensure that the operations of the Guild throughout Tamriel proceed with maximum efficiency, as well as coordinating the work of the Chapters in the regions under their jurisdiction. The sole difference a Warlock presents over a Grand Enchanter is lack of provincial responsibilities in a direct form, as the position typically awarded for a distinguished achievements benefiting the Guild as a whole without a province of oversight to go with it. Holding a seat on the Counsel, a Warlock's authority is second only to the Arch-Mage himself. The College of Enchanters, or the Counsel handles majority of Guild-wide matters and issues, and as such can often be viewed as a governing body of the organization.




The Magister is charged with overseeing the specified Chapter of the Mages Guild, as well as managing and maintaining the Guild's relationship with the local population and authorities. It is the Magister's responsibility to ensure the most efficient use of resources allocated to their chapter, as well as the training and managing of their staff. While not being a part of the College of Enchanters, the word of a Magister carries weight both within and outside the ranks of the Guild.




The Senior Enchanter is a rank awarded in recognition of one's skill in the arts of the arcane, as well as the contribution to the Guild as a whole. While in rare cases a Senior Enchanter may be seen leading a minor branch of the Guild, their prime role rests in helming the research projects on behalf of the organization that require a highly-qualified personnel to handle. A few variations of this rank exist, being the Junior and plain Enchanter, awarded in retrospect of one's own capabilities.




The Wizard is perhaps the most common rank seen among the members of the Mages Guild. Having enough experience in the various fields of the arcane, the Wizards represent the backbone of the Guild staff, most commonly found residing in the Guild halls throughout Tamriel, where they can conduct their research as well as offer their services and wares to the folk around them.




The Journeyman is the second common rank among the Guild. An apprentice with sufficient skill and talent for arcane arts are elevated to the rank of Journeyman. Often they can be found on various sites across Tamriel, as their primary role as field explorers and operatives often takes them far away from their native Chapters. The prime purpose of this rank is to induce a good measure of field experience to complement the theoretical knowledge for the graduate apprentices, making them a truly valuable asset.




The Apprentice is the most base rank within the organization that can be considered a full membership, with all associated privileges and responsibilities. A training rank, it's primary goal is to bring the newly initiated member up to speed, as well as to weed out those with true talent and aptitude for arcane arts from the rabble. Besides a rather tightly packed schedule of both theoretical and practical study, the Apprentices are the ones tasked with majority of basic chores around their Chapters, be it cleaning the dust of the librarium shelves, or visiting the local market for necessary supplies.




The Adept is the very first rank attainable with the Mages Guild. While specifying one's affinity to the organization as well as enabling use of several assets, the rank represents only a partial membership. Often Adepts are tasked with various mission, ranging from simple resource acquisition to the exploration of an unmapped site. Many chose to stick to this path for it's sheer flexibility - while technically being a part of the Mages Guild, it does not hold any specific duties or responsibilities, and the only requirement is a willingness to aid the local Chapter. It is wise to remember, however, that while it does provides several perks of the Guild membership, many resources and services may still remain restricted, or at the very least - as pricey as they would come to a non-member.