The Mages Guild
Roleplay created by Mr. Oblivon

In 3E431 (two years before the start of Oblivion), the Council of Mages selected a new Arch-Mage, the controversial figure Hannibal Traven. He was selected by a narrow margin, but nevertheless chose to introduce strict restrictions against Necromancy (following a discussion documented in The Black Arts On Trial). These strict new policies were divisive; although strongly supported by some members, others opposed them equally strongly. Half of the council resigned in protest. Traven also implemented new regulations governing guild membership (see the Mages Guild Charter), which made it more difficult to join the guild.

In early 3E433, the Council of Mages was composed of Caranya, Irlav Jarol, and Raminus Polus (the Council's steward), in addition to Hannibal Traven. Conflict between the Mages Guild and a nebulous cult of Necromancers increased through the course of the year. An unlikely ally, Count Janus Hassildor of Skingrad, identified the cult for the Mages Guild: the Order of the Black Worm, led by the powerful necromancer Mannimarco, also known as the King of Worms. Following this news, the Council decided to send a trusted mage, Mucianus Allias, to infiltrate the cult. When Alias' reports ceased, the Council feared treachery and sent a group of Battlemages to Alias' last known location, Nenyond Twyll. Traven, however, regretted this council decision (on the grounds that he did not suspect treachery), and instead sent a new guild member to discover what happened, and hopefully rescue Alias. Unfortunately, it was already too late: Alias had been changed into a Worm Thrall zombie by the necromancer cult.

Following the events at Nenyond Twyll, Mannimarco intensified his attack on the Mages Guild. Mannimarco's destruction of the Bruma Guild Hall caused the Council to panic and split. Irlav Jarol and a group of mages took the Bloodworm Helm to Fort Teleman, in attempt to hide the powerful artifact from the Necromancers. However, Jarol was pursued and killed. Caranya and her mages took another artifact, the Necromancer's Amulet, to Fort Ontus, but she too was killed after revealing her true identity as a necromancer.

Facing these setbacks, Traven decided that extreme measures were necessary to defeat Mannimarco. Traven sacrificed himself and placed his soul in a Colossal Black Soul Gem; thus, his successor as Arch-Mage was given the power to finally defeat Mannimarco.

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This story line takes place immediately after the rise of the new Arch-Mage, Alexander Galerion (my character). The story line is in no way co-existent with the Oblivion Crisis (in this story, it never happened and Uriel Septim VII is still alive). There are some powerful character openings, but don't go overboard!

The story is mainly the war over Necromancy and the Mages Guild wanting a more prominent seat on the Empire Council.

Rules:
- PM me your character sheet. It MUST be approved before you are able to enter.
- Some powerful characters exist, but you MUST receive permission.
- My word is final.
- If you join, make sure you frequent the forum to make any necessary changes.
- You can still join once the story has started, just PM me first.

My character is Damien Galerion, descendent of the founder of the Mages Guild and current Arch-Mage.

Character Sheet: (please copy this exactly and paste it into your Private Message):

Name:
Race:
six:
Age:
Birthsign:
Skills*:
Mages Guild:
Position:
Height:
Weight:
Clothes:
Weapon (Staff and one other):
Hair Style and Color:
Physique:
Scars, etc.:

Biography:

*Your Skills include 2 Schools of Magic, and 1 of anything else for base characters (other characters recieve more). These are their specialties; however, they can still cast spells from other schools of magic. Be careful, you cannot change these choices!!

Here is my character:
Name: Damian Galerion
Race: Imperial
six: Male
Age: 27
Birthsign: The Atronach
Skills*: Destruction, Illusion, Conjuration, Restoration, Blade
Mages Guild: Arcane University
Position: Arch-Mage
Height: 6"1'
Weight: 185
Clothes and Jewelery: Arch-Mages Robes and Hood, Necromancer's Amulet
Weapon (Staff and one other): Staff of the One (Shock), Silver Longsword
Hair Style and Color: Short Black hair, kind of messy
Physique: Muscular
Scars, etc.: None

Biography: After his fight with Mannimarco, his mind began to slowly deteriorate. He is a poweful mage, but he's compassionate about the people within the Mages Guild. He doesn't like Necromancy, however, he is less caring about the situation than the previous Arch-Mage. This all changes when the Necromancers begin attacking the Mages Guild. He is also in a battle with High Chancellor Ocato as to who should be the Arch-Mage.

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Here are posiitons that are open:

Associate
Apprentice
Journeyman
Evoker
Conjurer
Magician
Warlock (MAX 6)
Wizard (MAX 4)
Master-Wizard (MAX 2)

Necromancer
King of Worms (MAX 1), child of Mannimarco, Altmer

An anything that you can think of would be nice!

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"In the waxing years of the
Fourth Era of Tamriel,
a group of mages victorious on a certain day
to uncertain foes were sent
under guard, without explanation, to the Imperial City,
ignorant of the role they were
to play in that nation's history..."

I'm going to make this a self-fan fiction. Stay tuned!

closed per OP request