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The library of the Guild is vaunted as being incomparable and unrivaled in all the [[Flanaess]] for its contents. There are no other archives of arcane works which have the sheer breadth of rare tomes and librams found at the Guild Library. Even the spellbooks and notes of [[Zagig Yragerne]] are hidden here in a secret vault. | The library of the Guild is vaunted as being incomparable and unrivaled in all the [[Flanaess]] for its contents. There are no other archives of arcane works which have the sheer breadth of rare tomes and librams found at the Guild Library. Even the spellbooks and notes of [[Zagig Yragerne]] are hidden here in a secret vault. | ||
The | The library is known to contain copies of ''[[Chronicle of Secret Times]]'', ''[[Beasts of Humanity]]'', ''[[Dragon-Scale Tome]]'', and ''[[Treatise on the Practices of Hidden Ones]]''. | ||
[[Jawal Severnain]]is Head Librarian of the Guild's library; a drow wizard appointed to the position by [[Zagig Yragerne]] and has served for over 170 years.{{csb|TAB|87}} | [[Jawal Severnain]] is Head Librarian of the Guild's library; a drow wizard appointed to the position by [[Zagig Yragerne]] and has served for over 170 years.{{csb|TAB|87}} | ||
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| Guild of Wizardry | |
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 The Guild of Wizardry illustrated by Valerie Valusek on the poster map in The City of Greyhawk boxed set. (1989) | |
| Other names: | Guild of Wizards, Wizard Guild, Wizard School |
| Type: | Arcane spellcasters' guild |
| Founded: | 393 CY |
| Leader: | Kieren Jalucian |
| Members: | nearly 1,000, any proven practitioner of magic |
| Headquarters: | Free City of Greyhawk |
| Allies: | Society of Magi |
The Greyhawk Guild of Wizardry, also called the Guild of Wizards, the Wizards' Guild,[1], or the Wizard Guild[2] based in the City of Greyhawk, is the largest and most extensive guild of magi in the Flanaess. It also claims to be the least political, secretive, or closed off of any mage guild.
Description
History
The Guild of Wizardry was founded in 393 CY, by the Mad Archmage, Zagig Yragerne.[3] Because of this, the Guild can boast the most extensive collection of arcane texts and magical knowledge in the whole of the Flanaess. This fact plays a large part in the Guild's being the fastest growing guild in Oerik.
The guildhall is in Greyhawk's High Quarter (H13). It is one of three pyramidal buildings in the city, but the only four-sided one. This building is an architectural wonder and is of magical design and impregnable. It's many vaults house numerous tomes, which have been collected and stored here over the last two centuries. Housed here are the magical fortunes of numerous archmagi, including those of the legendary Zagig, or so it is believed.
Recent events
The Guild of Wizardry is still drawing new members from across the Flanaess, due to the Guild being virtually untouched by the Greyhawk Wars. In fact, many magi view the Guild as a sort of "safe haven" from the turmoil that exists in their currently beleaguered homelands.
The Guild has long since taken over the stewardship of the University of Magical Arts, which used to be administered by the more austere Society of Magi. The teaching staff of the University is provided and directed by the Guild. All manner of topics are taught and researched. In fact, the Guild, in cooperation with the University, both teaches and supports the use of so-called "wild," or "chaos magic" in addition to the plethora of other courses of study. This form of magic has seen a resurgence in the last two decades and is reaching heights not seen since the time of the Mad Archmage himself.
Though the Guild of Wizardry is the largest and most extensive guild of mages in the whole of the Flanaess, this position is now being challenged by the Sorcerer's Nexus of Rel Astra. The Sorcerer's Nexus has been seeing a large influx of members from across the now-shattered realm of the former Great Kingdom, gaining in power, influence, and prestige.
Members
While the Guild of Wizardry is interested in its own aggrandizement, as are most others, it has no political agenda, and neither does it require the exclusive allegiance of any of it's membership. Because of this, many magi across the Flanaess claim an affiliation with this guild. In many places, membership in the guild is a source of prestige, due to the guild's international fame.
The guild can claim nearly a thousand members in official roles. But in truth, only about half of that number are in the city of Greyhawk at any given time, and many of these are amateurish dabblers or are virtually inactive.
Members of the Guild of Wizardry may, in very rare circumstances, be conscripted to defend the city[4] and serve in "Special Patrol Groups" with the City Watch[5]
Notable members of the Guild of Wizardry include Kieren Jalucian, Philidor the Blue Wizard, and many current and former members of the Circle of Eight.
Membership
Almost any proven practitioner of arcane magic is eligible to join the Guild of Wizardry, be they wizard, bard, sorcerer, illusionist, or even some more exotic arcane spellcaster. The only spellcasters unilaterally refused admission to the Guild are those "determined to be a danger to the city or guild",[6] and may also be refused to "those of undisputably evil disposition"[3].
Membership dues for the Guild are 100gp per year,[3][6] though winners of the Desportium of Magic are offered membership at no charge.[7]
Organization
Alignment
Porters
The guardians responsible for the security of the Guild, its Library, and the grounds of the guildhall are loyal, dependable, and principled dwarves who are invariably rigid in their sworn duty and enforcement of laws and guild rules. They are typically curt and no-nonsense. They approach their duties with a taciturn dourness usually only found in dwarven culture. With higherups or authority figures in the Guild, however, they are categorically respectful, sometimes to excessiveness.[8]
The porters require all visitors to sign in but they must be invitees of a guildmember. Otherwise, non-members and non-students (of the University are strictly unallowed.
The Guild Library
The library of the Guild is vaunted as being incomparable and unrivaled in all the Flanaess for its contents. There are no other archives of arcane works which have the sheer breadth of rare tomes and librams found at the Guild Library. Even the spellbooks and notes of Zagig Yragerne are hidden here in a secret vault.
The library is known to contain copies of Chronicle of Secret Times, Beasts of Humanity, Dragon-Scale Tome, and Treatise on the Practices of Hidden Ones.
Jawal Severnain is Head Librarian of the Guild's library; a drow wizard appointed to the position by Zagig Yragerne and has served for over 170 years.[9]
Notable Persons
The University of Magical Arts
Some students who've studied at the University are known for having learned and embraced the "Greyhawk Method" which emphasizes both research and field work. This method is noted for resulting in students' spell research being more successful and their learning more spells (i.e. more spells per level).[10] This method of instruction is viewed by its detractors as creating "base mercenaries" who are characterized by "intellectual pursuit tainted by commercial or foolhardy concerns".[11]
Resources
Magical Items and Spell Components
"A variety of new spells, a 10% discount on training costs, a nearly complete selection of spell components, and a chance to buy scrolls, potions, and other very minor magical items are offered to members.... Customized magical items can be made for a price (potions being most common)."[6]"
Rumors and legends
In Living Greyhawk
 | This section contains content from the Living Greyhawk organized-play campaign. |
In "City of Greyhawk—Clerkburg (part 2)", LGJ #5, Erik Mona and Denis Tetreault wrote that Jalucian had relinquished his leadership position. But, that storyline wasn't followed in the LG continuity in later articles or adventures.
"Kieren (Jalucian) was invited to join [the august order, the Circle of Eight,] after the destruction of Otiluke and Tenser, but that he refused due to his duties as master of the Guild of Wizardry (on top of his position with the university). Now that he has passed on his role in the guild to another, it may only be a matter of time before he opts to join Bigby, Otto, and the others. That is, if Mordenkainen, who has openly derided Jalucian as a “hopeless idealist,” will have him."[11]
Emphasis added for clarity.
His successor was unnamed, and no further details were given. It may be assumed Mordenkainen didn't accept his nomination.
However, the content after this LGJ issue did not follow this story element. It is unknown if it was decided against, or if later authors simply missed it in research.
Publication history
The Guild of Wizardry was first detailed in The City of Greyhawk boxed set (1989) by Doug Niles, Carl Sargent, and Rik Rose.[12].
See Also
References
Citations
- ↑ Night Watch (1990).
- ↑ The College of Wizardry, p.9.
- ↑ a b c The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.16, Folks, Feuds, and Factions.
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.9, Folks, Feuds, and Factions.
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.11, Folks, Feuds, and Factions.
- ↑ a b c The Adventure Begins (1998), p.85.
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.43.
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.17, Folks, Feuds, and Factions.
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.87.
- ↑ Dragon #315 (Jan 2004), p.53.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Journal #5 (Jul 2001, published March 2002), p.6.
- ↑ Rolston, Ken (April 1990). "Role-playing Reviews". Dragon (#156): 84–85. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: TSR.
Bibliography
- Bailey, Robin Wayne. Night Watch. TSR Books. 1990. ISBN 0-88038-914-1
- Cordell, Bruce R.. College of Wizardry. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998. Item code TSR9549.
- Holian, Gary. "Sorcerous Societies of the Flanaess." Oerth Journal #3, Council of Greyhawk, 1996.
- Moore, Roger E. Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Niles, Douglas, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 14 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 6, 9, 11, 15-20, 27, 30, 38, 43, 51, 53, 54, 59, 66 , 70-72, 96 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 5, 33, 60, 67, 69 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | College of Wizardry | 9 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Dragon magazine #225 | 54 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Dragon magazine #243 | 91 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Dragon magazine #268 | 70 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Dragon magazine #269 | 64, 65 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Dragon magazine #270 | 60, 61 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 9, 12, 27, 71, 84, 87 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 5, 10 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 27 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 8, 11 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 6 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 21, 22, 28, 30-32 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Return of the Eight | 5, 18 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 14, 31, 61 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | The Adventure Begins | 7, 112, 43, 59, 63, 70, 77, 87, 90-92, 94-96 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | LT3 The Doomgrinder | 19, 27, 42 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | LT1 The Star Cairns | 3, 14, 22 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | WGA2 Falconmaster | 11, 15, 16 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 8, 14, 15, 20, 30 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Wizardry} (City of Greyhawk) | People Group | Guild, | Night Watch (1990) | 12, 24, |