Wizards of High Sorcery | DragonLance Saga

The Wizards of High Sorcery have its beginning in the Age of Starbirth when the three gods of magic: Solinari, Nuitari and Lunitari. They created the orders and defined how magic would be used by the mortals on Krynn. Let's dive into the details and history of the Wizards of High Sorcery.

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The three gods of magic dominate Krynn and infuse it with possability and wonder. In the Age of Starbirth, when the gods were aligning themselves with the pillars of order, Solinari, Nuitari and Lunitari chose to align themselves primarily with magic and secondarily with their fellow gods. With the coming of the All-Saints War, the gods of magic chose Krynn rather than retreating to the heavens, and revolved around Krynn, granting power to those willing to follow them.

They were offered time to walk the surface of Krynn and seek followers. When they discovered their apprentices they bestowed each a key to the Lost Citadel, which lies beyond the circles of the universe itself. It is herein that the gods taught their apprentices the foundations of Wizardry: 1. Wizards are brothers to the order and each order is a brother to power. 2. The places of High Wizardry are held common to all orders and no sorcery can be used against fellow wizards therein. And 3. Outside the towers, wizards and orders may make war with each other as they see fit.

It wouldn’t be until the First Dragon War that the masters of each order would formalize and bring unity within the Lost Citiadel’s palace and fortress, far removed from Krynn. They then created the three Orders of High Sorcery. Solinari, god of Good magic, founded the Order of the White Robes; Lunitari, god of Neutral magic, founded the Order of the Red Robes; and Nuitari, god of Evil magic, founded the Order of the Black Robes. A wizard's true loyalty must lay with magic, and magic alone. It is the sole reason it has remained in Krynn despite the rigorous efforts to remove it. Though wizards may take sides in conflict and act to destroy each other in battle, when on neutral ground, the conflict will be forgotten and discussions of magic ensue. They would even work together to defend magic itself, and destroy renegade wizards.

The three gods of magic in the form of the three moons of Krynn grant enhanced magic to their followers when in High Sanction. Lunar alignment enhances this gift of power even more! Low level wizards aren’t strong enough to gain these gifts of the gods of magic, but once they have passed the Test of High Sorcery, they can feel the Waxing and Waning of the moons. Magic-Users are instructed by Conclave approved Master Magi and do not need to declare their affiliation with a god until they are an initiate. It is at this point a magic-user must decide to either remain a low level initiate their whole lives, or devote themselves to magic and undergo the Test of High Sorcery! If they do so, they travel to the Tower of Wayreth, declare their affiliation, and are assigned a master to apprentice under and take the test.

Magic in Krynn is incredibly powerful and using it takes a toll on the Wizard. You must know going into your test that failure means death, but success means an unlimited possibility of power. Each test is customized to the individual, and is based on how the wizard uses the magic they know, and how they will use the magic they will learn. Responsibility is essential to the wizard. Use it for good or ill, but not irresponsibly! This is why some races are barred from its use. The test is a literal life pledge to magic! The test usually consists of three phases, covering their knowledge of magic. They must use all spells known, face three tests magic alone cannot overcome, combat an ally, and face solo combat against a wizard of greater strength! They may bring companions to the test, but their safety is not guaranteed. Wizards may change orders based on their life experience and goals but it takes a toll on them and the gods punish them appropriately by removing their lunar blessings for a full month...