Scholars

Scholars (also known as Court Wizards) are apprentices and masters of the Citadel of Belthwys, masters of knowledge and wisdom they are often keen negotiators of the city's volatile political landscape.

Apprentices begin their training in the main citadel building and learn the basics of magic sigils, magic theory and research skills before specialising in a research field of their choosing. While doing their research they will also be sent on assignments by The Citadel, this could be to advise the king or to follow a travelling troupe of mummers. The leaders of the Citadel say that this is to enrich the Scholar's development and to aid personal growth, however, most of the scholars themselves will disagree with this and agree that it's simply a money making exercise for the organisation.

Once the Court Wizard's training is complete they take part in a small graduation ceremony, it is not uncommon for a student to stitch pages of their research into their garb as a mark of their completion. After they have graduated some Scholars remain at the Citadel to aid in the training of new students while others go for employment across The Gauntlet, the Citadel gives licenses to those who continue to pay a fee annually, getting honest employment without a license is almost impossible.

Despite being from the faithless city of Belthwys, Scholars can be found within the employ of Lords and even the Royal Family, their advice on social and economic matters is invaluable. Often Court Wizards look down upon Hedge Wizards as being charlatans and second class magicians, with such political power often nobles and other higher ranking members of society share the same beliefs.

Scholars have the skills to read the magical tomes containing Maekhir writings.