Spirits of the Earth

Description
The Antiquarians are a secret society dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, new or lost to time.

Philosophy
The Antiquarians were founded on the teachings of Zodia, ancient goddess of learning, as passed down by the founder of the order. Knowledge itself is neither good nor evil, nor the pursuit of it; it is the use for which it is gained that matters.

To the Antiquarians, this means that the pursuit of knowledge justifies all means of doing so. No church or government has any right to interfere. Nor should the members interfere with each other. They are, however, allowed to collaborate.

Who may join?
Mages and scientists of all specialties.

Organization Location
The High Home: A secret meeting place whose true location is known only to the Grandmagus. It is accessed by a network of teleportation circles scattered across Le'raana, which can only be reached by offering blood to a magical mechanism in the hidden door the circles lie behind.

Current Members and Ranks
Grandmagus
- The true identity of the Grandmagus is unknown. He or she could be anyone or no one.
Archmagus - The four senior members
- Anton Volke (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=27067.0)
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Adeptus
- Shimmering Pearl (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=27099.0)
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Additional Information
Joining
New Adepti may only be recruited by a Magus or higher. Membership must then be reviewed by no fewer than two other Magi. No one may join as a Magus (OOC: Characters can be existing members).

Advancement
To earn their status as Magi, Adepti must present the results of their individual research to a panel of selected Magi, led by an Archmagus.

Bylaws

• Members may only interfere in the work of other members if said work threatens to expose the society or poses an imminent threat to the safety of its members.
• Members must not harm another member.
• Members must not expose the society to authorities secular or clerical, or through their actions cause it to be exposed.
• Members may not plagiarize one another's work.

Violators are brought before a council of five Magi and two Archmagi. Whether expulsion or death is warranted depends on the degree of interference and what secrets of society the violator is privy to.