Asht'ari Qinis Sel'borom

Asht’ari Qinis Sel’borom – Usually referred to as the Magus High Council or just High Council, this group of 7 magi often wield more power in Tragwin than the elected government. While citizens elect their officials (instead of having them born into office), only those registered as magi can vote for members of the High Council, obviously showing where the true power lies.

The Magus High Council sees to the spread, control and betterment of magic. Of those elements, control is the weakest, and betterment the strongest, often drawing debates over those who delve into the “dark arts”. For the most part, wizards who live and let live and keep their experimentation inside their towers won’t be bothered, and even those who are more open generally only get a slap on the wrist.

Whenever the government gathers to discuss matters of war or other influential topics, at least one member of the High Council will sit in. The members are Desix Taal, Paselle Ganris, Lianna Rhif, Yurn Zalinicus, Osh’agan the Seer, Vellemis Scrollscribe and Xaraxis Inzarx. The council used to include nine magi, but Feldanir Ostrith, currently banished from the council, practiced too many dark and disturbing experiments. Feldanir had a great falling out with fellow council member Thirden Volammis, eventually slaying him and taking his possessions.