The Arcaeni are an order of occultists who seek to facilitate the reinstitution of magic. The order was established in 885; even though it is over 400 years old, members are very few in number, as most people believe magic to be myth and because the Order is still very secretive. Arcaeini also study other things like history and religion. They have an unofficial academy in Umstrad called The Atheneum, which also serves as a sort of headquarters. Arcaeni begin their studies here, but ultimately branch off to study in the annals of the various higher learning institutions to try to find hidden secrets among the many historical texts. Immediately following their studies at The Atheneum, it is customary for students of the Order to make a sojourn to the Immortal City in search of ancient knowledge.
Emperor Vralius employs three of them as advisors and for experimentation at his tower in Victurus.
Notable Arcaeni
- Niril - specializes in alchemy, ancient religions
- Aridessa - specializes in fortune telling, incantation, conjuring
- Lurius - specializes in poisons, curses, scrying
- Theopholus - successor to Niril as head of the Order
- Delembra - current head of the Order
List of Heads of the Order
| Name | Dates | Left Office |
|---|---|---|
| Delembra | 1330-present | |
| Theopholus | 1285-1330 | died, natural causes |
| Niril | 1284-1285 | voluntary abdication |
| Frivath | 1251-1284 | died, natural causes |
| Alena Rellen | 1244-1251 | deposed for fraud |
| Lendrath the Elder | 1209-1244 | died, suspicious circumstances |
| Spanico the Sane | 1164-1209 | died, Geldish Fever |
| Motirios | 1152-1164 | voluntary abdication |
| Velenda the Vast | 1134-1152 | died, spider bite |
| Holby of Andergard | 1098-1134 | died, natural causes |
| Jukken | 1054-1098 | died, poison |
| 1006-1054 | ||
| 975-1006 | ||
| 941-975 |