College of Mages

The powerful administrative body that oversees and regulates the use of high level Arcane Magic within the Empire. While not responsible for cataloging the deeds of every village hedge mage through the Cassian provinces, the College does seek to register and track all known high level casters of Arcane magic. Comprised entirely of Wizards, the College seeks to ensure that powerful arcane magic is being used safely and productively for the good of the public, and is willing to use draconian measures to ensure compliance.

The college employs a devout order of Eldritch Knights, expertly trained in counter magic, as their military and enforcement arm. These men are feared and respected throughout the known world, and carry significant authority when acting under the official Dragon seal of the College of Mages.

While not officially linked to the Imperial Universities, the College of Mages does have authority over all Wizards working in any official capacity within the Empire. It is suspected that the College is one of the most powerful body politics in the empire, made especially dangerous because it also has the least civilian oversight.