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| + | | image = MagisterCrystal.jpg |
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| + | | name = The Magisters, Clergy of the Arcane |
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| + | | faction = Horde |
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| + | | leader = [[Grand Magister Rommath]] |
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| + | | capital = [[Sunfury Spire]], [[Silvermoon City]] |
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| + | | language = [[Thalassian]] |
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| + | | slang = [[Common]], [[Orcish]] |
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| + | | races = [[Blood elves]] |
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| + | | theater = [[Eversong Woods]], [[Ghostlands]] |
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| + | The '''Magisters''' are a group of [[blood elf]] [[mage]]s and are one of three factions in the government of [[Silvermoon City]] and all of [[Quel'Thalas]]. They are led by [[Grand Magister Rommath]], a powerful master mage who was once part of [[Kael'thas Sunstrider|Kael'thas Sunstrider's]] company in [[Outland]]. Out of the three main factions within Silvermoon, the Magisters are probably the oldest, as the [[Highborne]] exiles who originally conceived the nation were mages, first and foremost, before they began to compose their ranks with those trained in archery and martial combat. |
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| − | {{AlchemyRecipes}} |
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| − | Alchemy proficiency refers to a [[character|character’s]] [[train]]ing in [[Alchemy]]. The table below summarizes what [[level]] and [[skill]] required to advance to each [[proficiency]]. |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | === Origin === |
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| + | The Magisters' exact origin and time of ascension to authority are unknown, but it is presumed that they existed maybe before, or during the founding of Quel'Thalas. They have been Silvermoon's top authority on all things pertaining to magic, and have been in possession of a vast reservoir of knowledge on all things arcane, for many years. |
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| + | ===Reclaiming Quel'Thalas=== |
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| + | [[File:FirewardenWylandKaslinth.jpg|thumb|Firewarden Wyland Kaslinth, a blood elf mage.]] |
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| − | ! Proficiency !! Level !! Skill |
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| − | | align="left" | [[Alchemy proficiencies#Apprentice Alchemy|Apprentice Alchemy]] || 5 || 1 - 75 |
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| − | | align="left" | [[Alchemy proficiencies#Journeyman Alchemy|Journeyman Alchemy]] || 10 || 50 - 150 |
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| − | | align="left" | [[Alchemy proficiencies#Expert Alchemy|Expert Alchemy]] || 20 || 125 - 225 |
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| − | | align="left" | [[Alchemy proficiencies#Artisan Alchemy|Artisan Alchemy]] || 35 || 200 - 300 |
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| − | | align="left" | [[Alchemy proficiencies#Master Alchemy|Master Alchemy]]{{bc-inline}} || 50 || 275 - 375 |
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| − | | align="left" | [[Alchemy proficiencies#Grand Master Alchemy|Grand Master Alchemy]]{{wotlk-inline}} || 65 || 350 - 450 |
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| − | | align="left" | [[Alchemy proficiencies#Illustrious Grand Master Alchemy|Illustrious Grand Master Alchemy]]{{cata-inline}} || 75 || 425 - 525 |
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| + | Following the fall of [[Quel'Thalas]] and the rise of the blood elves, Kael'thas Sunstrider took many of his most powerful magisters into Outland, in order to secure a new homeland for his people and to find a relief for their magical addiction. The latter came to pass via the teachings of [[Illidan Stormrage]], and Kael'thas sent back a group of his magisters under [[Rommath]] to Quel'Thalas. The elven homeland, shattered by the [[Scourge]] attack, was the focus of [[Lor'themar Theron]] and [[Halduron Brightwing]]'s attempts to reclaim it for their people. However, this was to little avail, until Rommath and the magisters returned -- bringing with them the radical teachings advocated by Illidan - smoothly attributed to Kael'thas - which involved forcibly taking arcane energy from various external sources, including the likes of demons. |
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| − | ==Apprentice Alchemy== |
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| − | [[Apprentice]] Alchemy proficiency can be [[train]]ed as early as [[level]] 5, permits progression up to 75 [[skill]] and access to the following [[Recipes]]: |
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| + | Revitalized by this turn of events, the blood elves generally took well to this efficient new method, and Rommath and the magisters went about reclaiming and rebuilding [[Silvermoon City]] -- "almost overnight".<ref>http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/encyclopedia/338.xml</ref> |
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| − | *[[Potion]]s: [[Minor Healing Potion]], [[Weak Troll's Blood Potion]], [[Minor Mana Potion]], [[Minor Rejuvenation Potion]], [[Discolored Healing Potion]], [[Lesser Healing Potion]], [[Rage Potion]], [[Swiftness Potion]] |
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| − | *[[Elixir]]s: [[Elixir of Lion's Strength]], [[Elixir of Minor Defense]], [[Elixir of Minor Agility]], [[Elixir of Minor Fortitude]] |
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| + | The towering spires of Silvermoon rose skyward once again, powered by the magisters' volatile magics. With their homeland back under sin'dorei control, the blood elves hailed Kael'thas as their saviour and hero, emboldened by the notion that the Prince would someday return to lead his people to power and glory. |
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| − | ==Journeyman Alchemy== |
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| − | [[Journeyman]] proficiency can be [[train]]ed as early as [[level]] 10 and 50 [[skill]] which permits progression up to 150 [[skill]] and access to the following [[Recipes]]: |
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| + | ==Burning Crusade== |
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| − | * [[Potions]]: [[Holy Protection Potion]], [[Swim Speed Potion]], [[Minor Magic Resistance Potion]], [[Healing Potion]], [[Lesser Mana Potion]], [[Shadow Protection Potion]], [[Free Action Potion]] |
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| + | [[File:Grand Magister Rommath.jpg|thumb|Rommath, Grand Magister of Quel'Thalas.]] |
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| − | * [[Elixir]]s: [[Elixir of Wisdom]], [[Elixir of Water Breathing]], [[Elixir of Giant Growth]], [[Elixir of Poison Resistance]], [[Elixir of Defense]], [[Elixir of Lesser Agility]], [[Elixir of Firepower]], [[Elixir of Ogre's Strength]] |
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| − | * [[Oil]]s: [[Blackmouth Oil]], [[Fire Oil]] |
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| + | Under the leadership of Grand Magister Rommath, the magisters have established themselves as one of the most (if not the most) influencial and authoritative groups within Quel'Thalas, more so than the [[Farstriders]] and even the [[Blood Knights]], whom the magisters had a hand in creating.<ref>[[Astalor Bloodsworn]]</ref> |
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| + | Though Quel'Thalas had been reclaimed, many challenges lay ahead for the blood elves. After failed re-negotiations with the [[Prospector Anvilward|Alliance]], the blood elves began to forge an alliance with the faction their unlikely [[Forsaken]] allies now belonged to -- the [[Horde]]. |
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| − | ==Expert Alchemy== |
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| − | [[Expert]] Alchemy proficiency can be [[train]]ed as early as [[level]] 20 and 125 [[skill]] which permits progression up to 225 [[skill]] and access to the following [[Recipes]]: |
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| + | The magisters were staunch supporters of this notion, and had any dissidents speaking out against it forcibly silenced.<ref>[[Priest Ennas]]</ref> |
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| − | * [[Potions]]: [[Fire Protection Potion]], [[Frost Protection Potion]], [[Great Rage Potion]], [[Greater Healing Potion]], [[Greater Mana Potion]], [[Lesser Invisibility Potion]], [[Lesser Stoneshield Potion]], [[Magic Resistance Potion]], [[Mana Potion]], [[Mighty Troll's Blood Potion]], [[Nature Protection Potion]], [[Restorative Potion]], [[Superior Healing Potion]], [[Wildvine Potion]] |
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| + | The magisters have taken a more direct approach to gaining power within Silvermoon's political climate. Their authority on magic has led to them having an easily establishable sense of power over the addicted masses of Silvermoon and thus, allow them to control many citizens with ease. They are true to the Jingoist philosophy that elves have always practiced, although after the [[Third War]], they have begun to enforce it rigorously. |
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| − | * [[Elixir]]s: [[Catseye Elixir]], [[Elixir of Agility]], [[Elixir of Detect Lesser Invisibility]], [[Elixir of Fortitude]], [[Elixir of Frost Power]], [[Elixir of Greater Defense]], [[Elixir of Greater Water Breathing]] |
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| + | They've also constructed large, green crystals (known as [[Burning Crystal|The Burning Crystals]]), all around Silvermoon, so that the blood elves may easily sate their magical addiction directly - as seen with the [[Blood Elf Magister|Blood Elf Magisters]] siphoning them - as well as to empower the various extravagances that Blood Elves enjoy indulging in. The need for these has become apparent as many of the [[Arcane Sanctum]]s in the land have either begun to weaken or malfunction due to the various problems caused by sabotage and remnants of the [[Scourge Invasion]]. |
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| − | * [[Oil]]s: [[Frost Oil]], [[Oil of Immolation]], [[Shadow Oil]] |
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| + | ==Wrath of the Lich King== |
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| − | * [[Engineering ingredient]]s: [[Goblin Rocket Fuel]] |
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| − | * [[Tool]]s: [[Philosopher's Stone]] |
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| − | * [[Transmute|Transmutations]]: [[Transmute: Iron to Gold]], [[Transmute: Mithril to Truesilver]] |
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| − | ==Artisan Alchemy== |
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| − | [[Artisan]] Alchemy proficiency can be [[train]]ed as early as [[level]] 35 and 200 [[skill]] which permits progression up to 300 [[skill]] and access to the following [[Recipes]]: |
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| − | * [[Potions]]: [[Dreamless Sleep Potion]], [[Greater Arcane Protection Potion]], [[Greater Dreamless Sleep Potion]], [[Greater Fire Protection Potion]], [[Greater Frost Protection Potion]], [[Greater Nature Protection Potion]], [[Greater Shadow Protection Potion]], [[Greater Stoneshield Potion]], [[Invisibility Potion]], [[Limited Invulnerability Potion]], [[Living Action Potion]], [[Mageblood Potion]], [[Major Healing Potion]], [[Major Mana Potion]], [[Major Rejuvenation Potion]], [[Major Troll's Blood Potion]], [[Mighty Rage Potion]], [[Potion of Petrification]], [[Purification Potion]], [[Superior Mana Potion]] |
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| − | * [[Elixir]]s: [[Arcane Elixir]], [[Elixir of Brute Force]], [[Elixir of Demonslaying]], [[Elixir of Detect Demon]], [[Elixir of Detect Undead]], [[Elixir of Dream Vision]], [[Elixir of Giants]], [[Elixir of Greater Agility]], [[Elixir of Greater Firepower]], [[Elixir of Greater Intellect]], [[Elixir of Shadow Power]], [[Elixir of Superior Defense]], [[Elixir of the Mongoose]], [[Elixir of the Sages]], [[Gift of Arthas]], [[Greater Arcane Elixir]], [[Mageblood Elixir]] |
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| − | * [[Flask]]s: [[Flask of Chromatic Resistance]], [[Flask of Distilled Wisdom]], [[Flask of Supreme Power]], [[Flask of the Titans]] |
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| − | * [[Oil]]s: [[Stonescale Oil]] |
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| − | * [[Tailoring ingredients]]: [[Ghost Dye]] |
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| − | * [[Transmute|Transmutations]]: [[Transmute: Air to Fire]], [[Transmute: Arcanite]], [[Transmute: Earth to Life]], [[Transmute: Earth to Water]], [[Transmute: Elemental Fire]], [[Transmute: Fire to Earth]], [[Transmute: Life to Earth]], [[Transmute: Undeath to Water]], [[Transmute: Water to Air]], [[Transmute: Water to Undeath]] |
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| − | == Master Alchemy == |
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| − | Master Alchemy was made available in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. It requires at least [[level]] 50 and 275 skill to train, permits progression up to a skill level of 375 and allows players to complete quests in order to become specialized in either Elixirs, Potions, or Transmutations. |
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| − | * [[Potion]]s: [[Destruction Potion]], [[Fel Mana Potion]], [[Fel Regeneration Potion]], [[Haste Potion]], [[Heroic Potion]], [[Insane Strength Potion]], [[Ironshield Potion]], [[Mad Alchemist's Potion]], [[Major Arcane Protection Potion]], [[Major Dreamless Sleep Potion]], [[Major Fire Protection Potion]], [[Major Frost Protection Potion]], [[Major Holy Protection Potion]], [[Major Nature Protection Potion]], [[Major Shadow Protection Potion]], [[Shrouding Potion]], [[Sneaking Potion]], [[Super Healing Potion]], [[Super Mana Potion]], [[Super Rejuvenation Potion]], [[Unstable Mana Potion]], [[Volatile Healing Potion]], |
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| − | * [[Elixir]]s: [[Adept's Elixir]], [[Earthen Elixir]], [[Elixir of Camouflage]], [[Elixir of Draenic Wisdom]], [[Elixir of Empowerment]], [[Elixir of Healing Power]], [[Elixir of Ironskin]], [[Elixir of Major Agility]], [[Elixir of Major Defense]], [[Elixir of Major Firepower]], [[Elixir of Major Fortitude]], [[Elixir of Major Frost Power]], [[Elixir of Major Mageblood]], [[Elixir of Major Shadow Power]], [[Elixir of Major Strength]], [[Elixir of Mastery]], [[Elixir of the Searching Eye]], [[Fel Strength Elixir]], [[Onslaught Elixir]], |
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| − | * [[Flask]]s: [[Flask of Blinding Light]], [[Flask of Chromatic Wonder]], [[Flask of Fortification]], [[Flask of Mighty Restoration]], [[Flask of Pure Death]], [[Flask of Relentless Assault]] |
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| − | * [[Cauldron (alchemy)|Caulrons]]: [[Cauldron of Major Arcane Protection]], [[Cauldron of Major Fire Protection]], [[Cauldron of Major Frost Protection]], [[Cauldron of Major Nature Protection]], [[Cauldron of Major Shadow Protection]] |
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| − | * [[Transmute|Transmutations]]: [[Alchemist's Stone]], [[Assassin's Alchemist Stone]], [[Guardian's Alchemist Stone]], [[Redeemer's Alchemist Stone]], [[Sorcerer's Alchemist Stone]], [[Transmute: Earthstorm Diamond]], [[Transmute: Primal Air to Fire]], [[Transmute: Primal Earth to Life]], [[Transmute: Primal Earth to Water]], [[Transmute: Primal Fire to Earth]], [[Transmute: Primal Fire to Mana]], [[Transmute: Primal Life to Earth]], [[Transmute: Primal Mana to Fire]], [[Transmute: Primal Might]], [[Transmute: Primal Water to Shadow]], [[Transmute: Primal Shadow to Water]], [[Transmute: Primal Water to Air]], [[Icy Mana Potion]]e: Skyfire Diamond]] |
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| − | == Grand Master Alchemy == |
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| + | With the threat that the crazed aspect [[Malygos]] posed to the world of maigc on the horizon, the [[Kirin Tor]] turned to who they had always relied upon for assistance in such matters; those who know magic better than any - the blood elven magisters.<ref>[[In the Shadow of the Sun]]</ref> |
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| + | Rommath, still with fresh memories of how the Kirin Tor had turned a blind eye to the blood elves' slated execution at the hands of the [[New Alliance]], decreed that none of his magisters would be assisting [[Archmage Aethas Sunreaver]] if it would be for the benefit of the Kirin Tor. [[Lor'themar Theron]], though in agreement with Rommath's reasoning, overruled this. |
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| − | Grand Master Alchemy was made available in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. It requires at least level 65 and 350 skill to train and permits progression up to a skill level of 450. |
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| + | Several blood elven magisters were thus seen supporting the Horde in [[Northrend]], though most of which were affiliated with the [[Sunreavers]]. |
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| − | * [[Elixir]]s: [[Elixir of Accuracy]], [[Elixir of Armor Piercing]], [[Elixir of Deadly Strikes]], [[Elixir of Expertise]], [[Elixir of Lightning Speed]], [[Elixir of Mighty Agility]], [[Elixir of Mighty Defense]], [[Elixir of Mighty Fortitude]], [[Elixir of Mighty Mageblood]], [[Elixir of Mighty Strength]], [[Elixir of Mighty Thoughts]], [[Elixir of Protection]], [[Elixir of Spirit]], [[Guru's Elixir]], [[Spellpower Elixir]], [[Wrath Elixir]] |
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| + | ==Current activities== |
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| − | * [[Potion]]s: [[Crazy Alchemist's Potion]] [[Endless Healing Potion]], [[Endless Mana Potion]], [[Icy Mana Potion]], [[Indestructible Potion]], [[Mighty Arcane Protection Potion]], [[Mighty Fire Protection Potion]], [[Mighty Frost Protection Potion]], [[Mighty Nature Protection Potion]], [[Mighty Shadow Protection Potion]], [[Potion of Nightmares]], [[Potion of Speed]], [[Potion of Wild Magic]], [[Powerful Rejuvenation Potion]], [[Resurgent Healing Potion]], [[Runic Healing Potion]], [[Runic Mana Potion]] |
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| + | Following the betrayal of Kael'thas and the revitalization of the [[Sunwell]], the future of the magisters is unclear. It is known that despite this turn of events, some blood elves have found difficulty in adapting to the more positive path the Sunwell has given them (and others even prefer the old ways), though it appears the magisters have remained one of the most powerful groups within Quel'Thalas. |
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| + | == Ranking system == |
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| − | * [[Flask]]s: [[Flask of Endless Rage]], [[Flask of Pure Mojo]], [[Flask of Stoneblood]], [[Flask of the Frost Wyrm]], [[Flask of the North]], [[Lesser Flask of Resistance]], [[Lesser Flask of Toughness]] |
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| + | There are several ranks within the Magisters, each one a title that showcases their mastery of the arcane, as well as their importance within the order. |
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| + | [[File:Magistrix Karina.jpg|thumb|240px|Magistrix Karina.]] |
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| + | *Grand Magister - Leader and overseer |
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| + | *Magister / Magistrix - A position similar to a Magistrate. |
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| + | *Arcanist - A middle-ranked mage, with a slight amount of authority, though the connotations of this title can be of differing origins. |
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| + | *Apprentice - A newly inducted member into the order. |
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| + | ===Other ranks=== |
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| − | * [[Transmute|Transmutations]]: [[Indestructible Alchemist's Stone]], [[Mercurial Alchemist Stone]], [[Mighty Alchemist's Stone]], [[Transmute: Ametrine]], [[Transmute: Cardinal Ruby]], [[Transmute: Dreadstone]], [[Transmute: Earthsiege Diamond]], [[Transmute: Eternal Air to Earth]], [[Transmute: Eternal Air to Water]], [[Transmute: Eternal Earth to Air]], [[Transmute: Eternal Earth to Shadow]], [[Transmute: Eternal Fire to Life]], [[Transmute: Eternal Fire to Water]], [[Transmute: Eternal Life to Fire]], [[Transmute: Eternal Life to Shadow]],[[Transmute: Eternal Shadow to Earth]], [[Transmute: Eternal Shadow to Life]], [[Transmute: Eternal Water to Air]], [[Transmute: Eternal Water to Fire]], [[Transmute: Eye of Zul]], [[Transmute: King's Amber]], [[Transmute: Majestic Zircon]], [[Transmute: Skyflare Diamond]], [[Transmute: Titanium]] |
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| + | A number of blood elven casters are seen with other ranks, though their affiliation to the magisters is unclear. Such titles include "Astromancer", "High Astromancer", [[Felcaster Virim|Felcaster]], "Summoner", and "Star Scryer". |
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| + | ==Magisters and Arcanists== |
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| − | * [[Discovery]]: [[Northrend Alchemy Research]] |
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| + | The divide between a magister and an [[arcanist]] is unclear in blood elven society. It is likely that a blood elf arcanist is simply a caster unaffiliated with the magisters, such as [[Arcanist Torseldori]] and his [[bloodmage|bloodmages]] in [[Hellfire Peninsula]]. |
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| + | ==Magister relations== |
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| − | * [[Oil]]s: [[Ethereal Oil]], [[Fire Oil]], [[Pygmy Oil]] |
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| + | [[File:Instructor Antheol TCG.jpg|thumb|]] |
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| + | The magisters seem to be somewhat above the political divide within Silvermoon City, and the majority of the friction stems from and between the [[Farstriders]] and the [[Blood Knights]]. The magisters were essentially the creators of the Blood Knights, and seem to be supportive of their mindset, though reference has been given to several disagreements between Grand Magister Rommath and the Farstriders' leader, [[Halduron Brightwing]]. |
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| + | ==Known members== |
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| − | == Illustrious Grand Master Alchemy == |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIconExt|Rommath|Small}} [[Grand Magister Rommath]] |
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| − | Grand Master Alchemy was made available in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. It requires at least level 75 and 425 skill to train and permits progression up to a skill level of 525. |
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| + | | [[Sunfury Spire]] || [[Silvermoon City]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Magister Duskwither]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Retreat]] || [[Eversong Woods]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Magister Jaronis]] |
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| + | | [[Falconwing Square]] || [[Eversong Woods]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Magistrix Erona]] |
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| + | | [[Sunstrider Isle]] || [[Eversong Woods]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Magistrix Landra Dawnstrider]] |
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| + | | [[Fairbreeze Village]] || [[Eversong Woods]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Magistrix Eredania]] |
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| + | | [[Saltheril's Haven]] || [[Eversong Woods]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Magister Darenis]] |
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| + | | [[Tranquillien]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Magister Idonis]] |
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| + | | [[Sanctum of the Sun]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Magister Kaendris]] |
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| + | | [[Sanctum of the Sun]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Magister Sylastor]] |
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| + | | [[An'telas]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Magistrix Aminel]] |
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| + | | [[Tranquillien]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Foreman Sundown]] (former) |
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| + | | [[Trelleum Mine]] || [[Netherstorm]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | ==References== |
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| − | * [[Potion]]s: [[Earthen Potion]] |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | [[Category:Blood elves]] |
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| − | * [[Elixir]]s: [[Ghost Elixir]] |
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+ | [[Category:Mages]] |
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Revision as of 09:16, 27 June 2011
 The Magisters, Clergy of the Arcane | |
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| Main leader | Grand Magister Rommath |
| Race(s) | Blood elves |
| Capital | Sunfury Spire, Silvermoon City |
| Theater of operations | Eversong Woods, Ghostlands |
| Language(s) | Thalassian |
The Magisters are a group of blood elf mages and are one of three factions in the government of Silvermoon City and all of Quel'Thalas. They are led by Grand Magister Rommath, a powerful master mage who was once part of Kael'thas Sunstrider's company in Outland. Out of the three main factions within Silvermoon, the Magisters are probably the oldest, as the Highborne exiles who originally conceived the nation were mages, first and foremost, before they began to compose their ranks with those trained in archery and martial combat.
History
Origin
The Magisters' exact origin and time of ascension to authority are unknown, but it is presumed that they existed maybe before, or during the founding of Quel'Thalas. They have been Silvermoon's top authority on all things pertaining to magic, and have been in possession of a vast reservoir of knowledge on all things arcane, for many years.
Reclaiming Quel'Thalas
Firewarden Wyland Kaslinth, a blood elf mage.
Following the fall of Quel'Thalas and the rise of the blood elves, Kael'thas Sunstrider took many of his most powerful magisters into Outland, in order to secure a new homeland for his people and to find a relief for their magical addiction. The latter came to pass via the teachings of Illidan Stormrage, and Kael'thas sent back a group of his magisters under Rommath to Quel'Thalas. The elven homeland, shattered by the Scourge attack, was the focus of Lor'themar Theron and Halduron Brightwing's attempts to reclaim it for their people. However, this was to little avail, until Rommath and the magisters returned -- bringing with them the radical teachings advocated by Illidan - smoothly attributed to Kael'thas - which involved forcibly taking arcane energy from various external sources, including the likes of demons.
Revitalized by this turn of events, the blood elves generally took well to this efficient new method, and Rommath and the magisters went about reclaiming and rebuilding Silvermoon City -- "almost overnight".[1]
The towering spires of Silvermoon rose skyward once again, powered by the magisters' volatile magics. With their homeland back under sin'dorei control, the blood elves hailed Kael'thas as their saviour and hero, emboldened by the notion that the Prince would someday return to lead his people to power and glory.
Burning Crusade
Rommath, Grand Magister of Quel'Thalas.
Under the leadership of Grand Magister Rommath, the magisters have established themselves as one of the most (if not the most) influencial and authoritative groups within Quel'Thalas, more so than the Farstriders and even the Blood Knights, whom the magisters had a hand in creating.[2]
Though Quel'Thalas had been reclaimed, many challenges lay ahead for the blood elves. After failed re-negotiations with the Alliance, the blood elves began to forge an alliance with the faction their unlikely Forsaken allies now belonged to -- the Horde.
The magisters were staunch supporters of this notion, and had any dissidents speaking out against it forcibly silenced.[3]
The magisters have taken a more direct approach to gaining power within Silvermoon's political climate. Their authority on magic has led to them having an easily establishable sense of power over the addicted masses of Silvermoon and thus, allow them to control many citizens with ease. They are true to the Jingoist philosophy that elves have always practiced, although after the Third War, they have begun to enforce it rigorously.
They've also constructed large, green crystals (known as The Burning Crystals), all around Silvermoon, so that the blood elves may easily sate their magical addiction directly - as seen with the Blood Elf Magisters siphoning them - as well as to empower the various extravagances that Blood Elves enjoy indulging in. The need for these has become apparent as many of the Arcane Sanctums in the land have either begun to weaken or malfunction due to the various problems caused by sabotage and remnants of the Scourge Invasion.
Wrath of the Lich King
With the threat that the crazed aspect Malygos posed to the world of maigc on the horizon, the Kirin Tor turned to who they had always relied upon for assistance in such matters; those who know magic better than any - the blood elven magisters.[4]
Rommath, still with fresh memories of how the Kirin Tor had turned a blind eye to the blood elves' slated execution at the hands of the New Alliance, decreed that none of his magisters would be assisting Archmage Aethas Sunreaver if it would be for the benefit of the Kirin Tor. Lor'themar Theron, though in agreement with Rommath's reasoning, overruled this.
Several blood elven magisters were thus seen supporting the Horde in Northrend, though most of which were affiliated with the Sunreavers.
Current activities
Following the betrayal of Kael'thas and the revitalization of the Sunwell, the future of the magisters is unclear. It is known that despite this turn of events, some blood elves have found difficulty in adapting to the more positive path the Sunwell has given them (and others even prefer the old ways), though it appears the magisters have remained one of the most powerful groups within Quel'Thalas.
Ranking system
There are several ranks within the Magisters, each one a title that showcases their mastery of the arcane, as well as their importance within the order.
Magistrix Karina.
- Grand Magister - Leader and overseer
- Magister / Magistrix - A position similar to a Magistrate.
- Arcanist - A middle-ranked mage, with a slight amount of authority, though the connotations of this title can be of differing origins.
- Apprentice - A newly inducted member into the order.
Other ranks
A number of blood elven casters are seen with other ranks, though their affiliation to the magisters is unclear. Such titles include "Astromancer", "High Astromancer", Felcaster, "Summoner", and "Star Scryer".
Magisters and Arcanists
The divide between a magister and an arcanist is unclear in blood elven society. It is likely that a blood elf arcanist is simply a caster unaffiliated with the magisters, such as Arcanist Torseldori and his bloodmages in Hellfire Peninsula.
Magister relations
The magisters seem to be somewhat above the political divide within Silvermoon City, and the majority of the friction stems from and between the Farstriders and the Blood Knights. The magisters were essentially the creators of the Blood Knights, and seem to be supportive of their mindset, though reference has been given to several disagreements between Grand Magister Rommath and the Farstriders' leader, Halduron Brightwing.
