Chapter of the Gift and the Art,[3] commonly referred to as Chapter of Wizards,[1][2] Chapter of Sorcerers,[3] or simply the Chapter, is the higher chamber in the Brotherhood of Sorcerers and usually consists of five members.
After the Thanedd coup (during which most the Chapter members were pro-Nilfgaardian), the organization practically ceased to exist.[5]
History[]
Creation[]
In the late half of the 9th century, the first Chapter was installed and their magical laws enacted by Herbert Stammelford, Aurora Henson, Ivo Richert, Agnes of Glanville, Geoffrey Monck and Radmir of Tor Carnedd. Many mages did not conform to their laws, and so a bloody war broke out, Raffard the White being a casualty.[5]
First Northern War[]
In 1263, during the First Northern War, Vilgefortz led the Brotherhood, including members of the Chapter such as Artaud Terranova, in the Battle of Sodden Hill.[2]
Interwar period[]
In 1267, members Tissaia de Vries, Artaud and Vilgefortz met to discuss the northern rulers meeting in Hagge, and the consequences of not reacting. Vilgefortz ordered they do exactly that, not react, as no plans would commence straight away. They instead decided to contact all the court mages around the north to summon for a meeting.[2]
Thanedd coup[]
On June 30th, they all assembled for the Grand Mage's Conclave on Thanedd Island and socialized during the night before heading off to sleep. However the Northern supporters, who'd learned of the betrayal beforehand, stayed up and set their own plans into motion first, arresting all the Nilfgaardian supporters, like Vilgefortz, Terranova, and Francesca, before dawn.
When they were brought to Garstang to face a quick trial, Tissaia intervened on seeing her fellow Chapter members handcuffed and not getting a fair trial. Philippa Eilhart explained their deceit but Tissaia also noted the Northern supporters had acted similarly, revealing with an in-tranced Ciri the truth behind some of the Northern Kingdom's actions. Wishing to remain neutral, Tissaia then removed the magic barrier around Garstang, hoping for a more civil outcome between the two sides. However, instead of a peaceful handling of the situation, the now freed Nilfgaardian supporters quickly began to attack the others and many were killed, both between the two sides and those who'd remained neutral. This coup resulted in the fall of the Chapter.[5]
Known members[]
Founding members[]
- Herbert Stammelford
- Aurora Henson
- Ivo Richert
- Agnes of Glanville
- Geoffrey Monck
- Radmir of Tor Carnedd
During the coup[]
- Gerhart of Aelle (Hen Gedymdeith)
- Tissaia de Vries
- Francesca Findabair (Enid an Gleanna)
- Vilgefortz of Roggeveen
- Artaud Terranova
Others[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Last Wish
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Blood of Elves
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Season of Storms
- ↑ Conclave is only used in the game lore, likely due to a misunderstanding of the books. In the books, "conclave" was only used to mean the meeting that was to take place between the mages on Thanedd, not the actual governing body.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Time of Contempt