An Archmage, also known by the archaic form Archmagus (pl. Archmagi) is a Mage who has demonstrated high levels of ability and knowledge of the arcane arts beyond what could be expected for a more average mage. Archmages typically serve as teachers, mentors, and powerful leaders of their own magical organizations. Within organizations such as the Kirin Tor, these people are often ranking citizens and in charge of sub-groups and blocs.
Becoming an Archmage[]
To become an Archmage, the mage must demonstrate mastery over two of the schools of Arcane Magic (Illusion, Abjuration, Conjuration, Divination, Enchantment, Transmutation) and proficiency in all the rest. While Necromancy is classified as a School of Arcane Magic, such practices are declared taboo and forbidden by the Kirin Tor.
Once sufficient mastery has been demonstrated, the soon to be archmage must demonstrate that they have created their own spell. An archmage is expected to add to the current total of magical knowledge. Once that spell has been demonstrated, authorization will come down from above (either the Council of Six in Dalaran or the High Magus of Stormwind for example) and the person will be elevated. This is true in theory, though each magical sect and sub-organization will often have their own rituals and exams for elevating their archmages.
Other uses of the Term[]
Sometimes a person will became an 'archmage' not through elevation by peers but by simple means of achieving power or teaching other people magic. This title is often self anointed and holds little meaning within magical circles.
Known Archmages[]
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Current[]
- Archmage Adorean Adellese (Deceased)
- Archmage Aethas Sunreaver
- Archmage Aetyleus the Elder
- Archmage Alyisna Vadvayne
- Archmage Andromath
- Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver
- Archmage Arranax DeVin
- Archmage Beauregard Galimus
- Archmage Dewiniaeth Leystrider
- Archmage Elberich Haltring
- Archmage Fizzbane Redbloom
- Archmage Jaina Proudmoore
- Archmage Jvalka Reverus
- Archmage Kane Harris
- Archmage Kessarah Tiel'Venath
- Archmage Khadgar
- Archmage Kylontheas Runestrider
- Archmage Mathias Montclair
- Archmage Salazar Demes
- Archmage Shannon Ozpin
- Archmage Vanidicus Alexander
- Archmage Vargoth
- Archmage Vorien Dawnstrider
- Archmage Zanbor Emerson
- Archmage Dal'itha Manawhisper
- Archmage Kronic'Kal Dreamwisp
Former[]
- Archmage Antonidas (Deceased)
- Archmage Arugal (Deceased)
- Archmage Parry Flame (Deceased)
- Archmage Rhonin Redbeard (Deceased)
- Archmage Varadu (Formerly, title stripped after imprisonment)