Ancient Magus Society

The Ancient Magus Society, or more commonly known as the AMS by its members, is a secret society of old Mages, situated within the Underworld. To enter, you must be at least one thousand years old and you must also have passed various tests created by the Elder Magi.

Purpose
The goal of the AMS is to delve into the secrets of Magic, forbidden or not. The society is highly secretive and the members must be sworn in. If a member breaks the vow of secrecy, they are immediately removed from the ranks and, are often harshly punished, with the worst punishment including mana sterilization.

Hierarchy
The AMS works in a hierarchical system, in which members must usually prove their worth to rise within the ranks. The society is split up into three groups: The Seers (ranks 1 through 3), The Lower Council (ranks 4 and 5) and the High Council (ranks 6 and 7).

——————— SEERS —————————


 * Rank One - Millennial Watchers


 * Rank Two - Bimillennial Seers


 * Rank Three - Trimillennial Gazer

——————— LOW COUNCIL —————————


 * Rank Four - Lesser Prophet - Upper limit of 500 members


 * Rank Five -  Great Prophet - Upper limit of 300 members

——————— HIGH COUNCIL —————————


 * Rank Six - Elder Magus


 * Rank Seven - Grand Patriarch - Leader of AMS

Ranking Up Within AMS
It is notoriously difficult to rank up within the society to other rank groups. When a member of the society reaches 4000 years of age, they are obligated to begin what are called the Erudite Tests, during which, members will have to endure difficult written and practical exams for two weeks. They will take these tests again at 5000 years of age, but they are longer and more difficult. The High Council ranks are mainly reserved for highly trusted members of the group, and so it is nigh-impossible to even qualify for the Elder Magus rank. The Grand Patriarch rank is reserved for the leader of AMS, currently Ataros, who is chosen by the entire council.

Controversy
The Ancient Magus Society is highly controversial within The Underworld to those who know about it, as their practices are a bit overzealous for most Mages. Also, their willingness to delve into the secrets of The Void has led the Archmages to keep a careful watch on the society, no matter how secretive it may be.