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== Known fraternities ==
 
== Known fraternities ==
 
* '''Aequitarians''' are the dominant faction in the College of Magi and in the [[Ferelden]]'s [[Circle Tower|Circle]]. They promote a moderate and popular viewpoint that mages must use their abilities in a responsible and ethical manner, regardless of the [[Chantry]] law. Aequitarians believe that all mages should help people and follow a set of rules and ideals. Known Aequitarians include [[Edmonde]], [[First Enchanter Irving|Irving]], [[Rhys]], [[Senior Enchanter Sweeney|Sweeney]], [[Senior Enchanter Torrin|Torrin]] and [[Wynne]]. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Rhys.
 
* '''Aequitarians''' are the dominant faction in the College of Magi and in the [[Ferelden]]'s [[Circle Tower|Circle]]. They promote a moderate and popular viewpoint that mages must use their abilities in a responsible and ethical manner, regardless of the [[Chantry]] law. Aequitarians believe that all mages should help people and follow a set of rules and ideals. Known Aequitarians include [[Edmonde]], [[First Enchanter Irving|Irving]], [[Rhys]], [[Senior Enchanter Sweeney|Sweeney]], [[Senior Enchanter Torrin|Torrin]] and [[Wynne]]. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Rhys.
* '''Isolationists''' are a small group of mages who wish to separate themselves from the templars, the Chantry and even the civilization altogether, both in order to practice magic without scrutiny and to ensure their powers to do not negatively affect "ordinary" folk. [[Niall]] is the only Isolationist seen thus far, though he merely sympathized and did not consider himself one of them.
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* '''Isolationists''' are a small group of mages who wish to separate themselves from the templars, the Chantry and even the civilization altogether, both in order to practice magic without scrutiny and to ensure their powers do not negatively affect "ordinary" folk. [[Niall]] is the only Isolationist seen thus far, though he merely sympathized and did not consider himself one of them.
 
* '''Libertarians''' desire the Circle to become an autonomous, self-regulating order without Chantry involvement at any level. While many Libertarians advocate the use of peaceful means to ensure their independence, such as a bill of secession they proposed to the College of Magi in 9:31 Dragon, some use violent means, including the Resolutionists offshoot. Libertarians count [[Uldred]], [[Adrian]] and [[Jeannot]] among their number. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Adrian.
 
* '''Libertarians''' desire the Circle to become an autonomous, self-regulating order without Chantry involvement at any level. While many Libertarians advocate the use of peaceful means to ensure their independence, such as a bill of secession they proposed to the College of Magi in 9:31 Dragon, some use violent means, including the Resolutionists offshoot. Libertarians count [[Uldred]], [[Adrian]] and [[Jeannot]] among their number. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Adrian.
 
* '''Loyalists''' follow the Chantry's word as it is written. They are often called "Chantry apologists" for accepting the Chantry and the templars ever-present observation. [[Keili]] is an example of loyalist ideals, though she is not an enchanter and thus cannot join a fraternity.
 
* '''Loyalists''' follow the Chantry's word as it is written. They are often called "Chantry apologists" for accepting the Chantry and the templars ever-present observation. [[Keili]] is an example of loyalist ideals, though she is not an enchanter and thus cannot join a fraternity.

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Fraternities are groups of enchanters who hold the same viewpoints, and band together to make their voices heard. They function as political parties among Circle mages and determine the policy of a given Circle. A fraternity counts enchanters from different Circles among their number, and the various fraternities vie for power in the College of Magi. Any full enchanter can join one.

History


This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Origins.


By the beginning of the Fifth Blight Aequitarians are the largest fraternity and are allied with Loyalists, working alongside the templars. Libertarians are a growing fraternity that forms the largest opposition to this alliance.

In 9:30 Dragon the Libertarian Uldred tried to convince the Ferelden Circle to support Loghain who promised to reward the Circle with more freedom from the Chantry. When Wynne revealed Loghain's treachery at Ostagar, Irving confronted Uldred and the latter retaliated by attacking with a group of blood mages at his side. As a result, the tower was overrun by abominations, and most Circle mages were killed.



This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening.


If the Warden-Commander meets Wynne in Amaranthine, she says that the College of the Magi is convening in Cumberland, and she must attend. If persuaded, she tells that the Libertarians are going to propose to pull entirely from the Chantry.



This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Asunder.


It is revealed that in 9:37 Dragon Wynne led the College of Enchanters to vote against independence from the Chantry, and many Circle mages believe that made her a traitor.

By 9:38 Dragon, one year after the Kirkwall Circle's rebellion, out of fear of another similar incident in the other Circles, the Chantry has disbanded the meetings of the College of Enchanters, as well as any and all mage gatherings without their supervision. Thus, the mage fraternities are no longer permitted to conduct their meetings.

Wynne tells Rhys that it was Fiona's election to the position of the Grand Enchanter that caused the conclave to be disbanded in the first place: Fiona is a former Grey Warden and campaigned diligently for independence, allowing the vote that the previous Grand Enchanter Briaus would never allow.

After word has been sent to the Divine and to the Circles regarding the Tranquil Pharamond's findings on the Rite of Tranquility, the fraternities are allowed to convene at the White Spire to discuss his research. However, with the turmoil in Orlais, the conclave—led by the Grand Enchanter Fiona—derails from its primary objective to the possibility of separating the Circle of Magi from the Chantry, a motion which has long been pushed by the Libertarians. Before the vote can take place, templars and seekers march into the great hall and proceed to imprison the present mages after Pharamond was found dead in his chambers. Those who were imprisoned are able to escape and kill the templars who watched them.

They flee the White Spire and take refuge in Andoral's Reach, where many hundreds of mages, now apostates, arrive within weeks. Another conclave on the mages' independence is held. The options are either to submit to the Chantry as advocated by the Loyalists, or to declare the Circle's secession from the Chantry as advocated by the Libertarians. Finally Rhys as the representative of the Aequitarians casts the decisive vote to fight, siding with the Libertarians. With this motion the mages officially cut their ties to the Chantry and refuse to acknowledge the authority of the Templar Order. By 9:40 Dragon, the templars have also left the Chantry and both sides are preparing for war.


Known fraternities

  • Aequitarians are the dominant faction in the College of Magi and in the Ferelden's Circle. They promote a moderate and popular viewpoint that mages must use their abilities in a responsible and ethical manner, regardless of the Chantry law. Aequitarians believe that all mages should help people and follow a set of rules and ideals. Known Aequitarians include Edmonde, Irving, Rhys, Sweeney, Torrin and Wynne. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Rhys.
  • Isolationists are a small group of mages who wish to separate themselves from the templars, the Chantry and even the civilization altogether, both in order to practice magic without scrutiny and to ensure their powers do not negatively affect "ordinary" folk. Niall is the only Isolationist seen thus far, though he merely sympathized and did not consider himself one of them.
  • Libertarians desire the Circle to become an autonomous, self-regulating order without Chantry involvement at any level. While many Libertarians advocate the use of peaceful means to ensure their independence, such as a bill of secession they proposed to the College of Magi in 9:31 Dragon, some use violent means, including the Resolutionists offshoot. Libertarians count Uldred, Adrian and Jeannot among their number. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Adrian.
  • Loyalists follow the Chantry's word as it is written. They are often called "Chantry apologists" for accepting the Chantry and the templars ever-present observation. Keili is an example of loyalist ideals, though she is not an enchanter and thus cannot join a fraternity.
  • Lucrosians prioritize the accumulation of wealth, with the gaining of political influence a close second. They are few in number.

Codex entries

Codex entry: Circles Within Circles Codex entry: Circles Within Circles

Codex entry: The Fraternity of Enchanters Codex entry: The Fraternity of Enchanters

Codex entry: The Resolutionists Codex entry: The Resolutionists