Mage's Guild Meetings: July 1217

As per the usual schedule, the Mage's Guild will be holding its formal meeting on Saturday at noon one bell in the afternoon noon outside the guild hall. Members are expected to be in attendance for at least one meeting, to keep up with guild affairs.

Four bells after the official summit, the informal gathering will be held at or near the Dragon's Claw Inn. This time is intended for teaching, learning and honing one's skills. Any may feel free to attend and take part.

Refreshments will be provided on both occasions. If you wish to provide any further refreshments, it is my firm belief that while a humble snack may spoil the appetite, a grumbling stomach spoils the spell.

As per usual, that is with one exception the past two years, I will be serving lunch at that time. Thank you for making it impossible for me to attend.

Forgive me, Master Haroldson, as I know little of the Guildmaster's plans for these meetings, and I was unaware the Inn served lunch(a damn shame, my ignorance, considering the quality of breakfast). What I do know is fairly obvious in nature: your presence in the guild is invaluable, and with good reason. Therefore, if there is anything to be done to get you to the formal meeting this moon, I will do what I can.

Find someone able to prepare lunch and serve it as well as I do, in my place.
Prep time is about 20 minutes
Clean up time about 20 minutes
I will show them how to make the sandwiches
Said person will be paid 30 gold

IF they screw the pooch, you are responsible

I was going to suggest changing the time of the meeting, but if I can find one of such skill, I accept full responsibility for their actions.

I can be at the Guild by 1 PM

I'll change the posting, and ensure that the Guildmaster is well informed should this schedule change prove long term. If you'd like however, my man and I are still willing to assist with the preparation of lunch.

Does anyone of the guild object to changing the time of our formal meeting this moon to one bell?

This is the exact reason why two meetings was implemented. So that if anyone could not make one or the other, they would still be able to be informed of current guild business and have teachers available if needed.

~Ib

Ah, clever. I'll rectify the posting again. As was my initial plan, I intend to be present for both meetings.

Perhaps it is better to consult the leaders of your guild prior to publicly posing changes to their prearranged schedule in the future.

Are the meetings open to those interested in finding out about joining your guild? I had attempted to speak to your former guildmistress on several occasions but never received any information on how to join. Who would be the best to speak to?

With our past exploits it seems redundant to say, but just attend a meeting and you will (I'm sure) have your entrance processed swiftly.

-Orophin EarĊlas

Squire Freeman, et al.,

The meeting at four bells in the afternoon is indeed open to the public. Our new Guildmistress arranged it such that the Guild would have a visible presence at the Feast and that anyone curious enough could meet with those already members in an informal atmosphere.

The meeting earlier in the day--whether at noon or whichever is eventually decided upon if need be decided at all--is for members of the guild.

As for how to join, I bid you and anyone else who would like more information, to write Guildmistress Morwenne herself. Away from the Proper that she may be, she has informed us that she maintains the ability to respond to letters.

-Nalick

I wrote your prior guildmistress and didn't get anything useful beyond "welcome to travance, I'm sure we'll talk soon". I'm a bit tired of writing letters that prove fruitless. I will see if my schedule allows me to make the later meeting.

Squire Cara Tartaros,

Our membership has always at least for the last year been such that it hardly requires the formality of speaking directly to the Guildmaster just to be involved. We have been rather opaque with communication, and have been making an effort at all levels of the organization to change that for several moons now.

I understand a number of those on the Winged Victory and now Night Harrier have been estranged from us similarly, and for that you have my personal apologies. I cannot speak on behalf of anyone else in the Guild, as just a Journeyman. I have tried to make myself available and loud to every Mage I come across to make sure they are aware of the meetings. Some, like yourself, I made the poor assumption that you were already aware of the Guild's happenings due to the simple fact that often you seem to know matters pertaining to the Weave better than I, and I respect you as a clear superior. Others, like Commodore Cade Tanwyn, the Albatross, simply never became known to me as Mages. Not all Mages are outgoing, in fact, many of us become increasingly reclusive as our studies draw us indoors for longer and longer periods. It is for this reason that I find our frequent assembly integral to our health as an organization, as mages, and--most importantly--as the people we still are.

To anyone else out there with the faintest interest in Magic that is not yet known to me. We are here to guide you. We invite you with open arms. I will personally teach you if I have any parcel of knowledge you may seek. The same invitation is extended from most Mages I have encountered.

Send me a missive. Pull me aside. Ask around for me. I'm hard to miss--a male sylph with dark hair and a beard in these parts leaves you with two individuals, and both of us are in the Guild. Any member can introduce you to others, or even induct you, as there is no formal ceremony. Feel free to approach any one of us, including the Guildmaster, Morwenne Archangel-Worthington, herself.

I will be in the Inn shortly before these meetings, and will do a single lap around Proper before them, calling for the assembly of the Mages. I hope to see you.

--Mantel Warrane
Journeyman Mage
Master of Fire
Journeyman of Air
Talent of Illusion

I've come to realize that people either do not realize I am a mage, or assume that I am already a member of the guild. I've known about the guild since I arrived in travance, but was dissuaded from joining through the actions and words of several of your Masters.

I figure I cannot continue to avoid the matters of the guild; there is too much information that does not get disseminated to the general public of travance in the matters of the weave, and as a Sorcerer reaching the pinnacle of her studies I cannot avoid joining.

My own studies I am less concerned of- I have nearly a full mastery of all five of my spheres and no shortage of people to learn from (or, as I have with much of my magic, teach myself), but I am more than happy to teach those who may need it.

Having spent so little time in conversation with you at least over the course of the last several moons, but far further than that as memory serves, led me to little conversation beyond greetings and jests. That is as much my fault as not reading your signature properly despite it being as large as my own is written at times. My apologies, Squire Tartaros.

With regard to Morwenne, short of the weave, prose is assuredly one of her strong suits and any raven would be proud to carry a letter from such as her. Now, I realize that my bias remains firmly on the side of second chances, but I do believe in all sincerity that you should have another go of it.


-Nalick

Nalick,

She does send excellent letters, to be fair. Your bias is in good standing, Nalick.

Squire Tartaros,

I figured as much regarding your spheres, as I said, I consider you a superior in our Craft. This was an open letter to you and to others who may be in your place, as hitherto Unguilded Mages. But should a gap in your knowledge exist that I can fill, the offer remains the same.

--Mantel

P.S. The purpose of the latter of the two meetings is to be open. With this, we hope that information regarding the Weave will be better disseminated throughout the populace. One need only attend, or ask for a briefing. I personally take notes at all meetings I attend and can bring you up to speed on any topics currently under survey.

This has to be the fifth fieriest debate I have witnessed over the matter of establishing a meeting.

I love it.

V.L.

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Hosting a meeting on Travancian Time implies it happens 15 minutes after its scheduled time, not at all, or in another dimension. Then again, you know this more than any of us, Verrill.

-Nalick

Only fifth? I'm disappointed.

Though I suppose I should insert some witty retort about being a fire mage.

Though not very advanced in the one sphere of magic I do study--Enchantments--I am well "versed" in the art of witty retort should you require assistance.

-Nalick

Just out of curiosity Cara, why would anyone want to learn under you if you so openly chastise and insult the masters of the guild and flaunt how much you know? That sort of attitude and going about offering assistance is extremely off-putting. Speaking as someone who has only started learning magic.

I'm sorry, I wasn't aware I had to be polite and amicable all the time. I'll make sure I take that into account. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to explain how I need to act.

It was no trouble at all Cara. Just trying to help where I can.

Cara,

Perhaps Tari was very busy dealing with very important issues when you messaged her. Or, perhaps she was intending to meet with you in person, and that didn't happen because of Travance' s chaotic nature.

Regardless, a letter to one person with a short reply shouldnt tarnish the idea of sending someone else a letter, just my thoughts.

The guild would welcome you, as many others have declared, but perhaps the notion that people should know you are a mage, that the guild should have tried harder to recruit you, or that you are simply interested in the organization for its information - is a bit, may I say, short sighted.

Many people in the guild share knowledge and ideas, and this helps us all be creative and come up with new ways of thinking, and new ways of using magic. We work on rituals together, and genuinely (for the most part) enjoy being an amicable group of peers willing to assist eachother with our endeavours.

I, for one, hope that you join and that others can learn from you, and you can learn from others. But, it would be appreciated if you were polite and amicable to its members.

I apologize if past interactions have colored your view on the guild, I hope that you meet more of us and that you see something worth being a part of.

If not, I will endeavour to keep you updated on anything relevant so that you at least have the information you seek.

I feel like there's been a disconnect, and perhaps it's in the lack of tone over writing.

I didn't expect anyone to try to recruit me. I never said I did. I had reached out to Tari, and she'd responded and that was it. I had no issues with letters, I simply prefer face to face interaction, and would prefer to talk to Morwenne in person, as I studied from her for a good period of time. In addition, I've taken part in several guild rituals and jobs, and am quite aware of what being in a guild entails.

I'm not sure where everyone seems to think I made any insults of anyone in your guild. I mentioned difficulty in tracking down Tari to talk, and that I had some less than favorable interactions and lessons with some of your masters in the past. If that's enough of an issue to call in the calvelry to attack me, and then get upset when I come to my own defense, maybe its best that I once again remove myself from interest in the guild.

Lest there be anymore cross-fire, I would prefer if everyone head to the bar for refreshment--and not Dragon's Breath. We've something more potent brewing here and it would be a shame if it grew any hotter.

-Nalick

This elitism is entirely unnecessary. The path of an Unguilded Mage is just as valid as a Guilded. Shall I not point to Lord Aleister Tartaros as an example? He has been just as instrumental in the protection of the Weave as the rest of us, while cooperating with the Guild from the outside. Likewise, Squire Cara Tartaros' position is just as valid and we need not discourage her in any form. Insulting those outside, and raising ourselves to some perceived importance, I cannot stand for it.

I came here to remind people that this invitation is extended to Magic Scholars, Bards, Wild Mages, and finally even those who are even as faintly interested in Magic to consider it a pipe dream to try learning. And that remains my purpose.

--Mantel

P.S. Good to see your penmanship, good Lebastion.

One minor case of arson and we will reach fourth. That is all I am saying. Nalick- Do not ruin this for me with your flowerlady talk!


V.L.
~A Great and Powerful Wizard~

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Travance,

I have an idea. Mage Battles, arcane dueling. Cross wands and staffs. We have an Arena. I got 30 gold Rook takes Wren. Then Tari takes Rook 100 gold! Let's make it happen, where are you at promoters?

Burk, tell me YOU want to see mages beat each other silly with spells?

See? I'm bringing everyone together, I can't wait to learn more magic!