• These full-cut black weathercloaks hang to mid-boot on a wearer of average height. They are cut to overlap at the
  wearer's breast and shield the wearer's arms. They have high collars and separate pull-over hoods. War wizard cloaks
  are distinguished from fine cloaks of other make by the collar embroidery: a Purple Dragon on the left side of the collar
  and in the center point of the hood (so that it hangs on display to the rear) and an upraised human palm, fingers together, in a circle (picked out in white thread) on the right collar. A war wizard cloak has all the powers of a ring of warmth. It also confers infravision on the wearer, plus the automatic protections of feather fall, ironguard,5 and protection from normal missiles spells. Once per day, the wearer can call on the cloak to power a sending (as the 5th-level wizard spell) and a dimension door (as the 4th-level wizard spell). Dimension door trips of up to 1,200 yards are possible.(Volo's Guide to the North, p.237)

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War Wizards of Cormyr
Description:
The War Wizards of Cormyr are wizards and sorcerers that have taken an oath to protect Cormyr and the Obarskyr’s. Among other things, it is rumored that part of the oath is a Geas spell cast by the Royal Magician to protect the Obarskyr family at all costs. War wizards are the magical protectors of Cormyr, and at the highest level are responsible for the support of the King Azoun Obarskyr IV, King of Cormyr, the Royal Magician Vangerdahast, Purple Dragon’s, Blue Dragon’s, and the nobility of the realm through management of arcane magics throughout the kingdom, arcane firepower, divination, and knowledge.

The War Wizards are organized somewhat like a military organization, with 8 Tiers. Within many of the tiers come special titles and ranks, each with it’s own set of responsibilities. War wizards climb through the ranks and tiers by performance of their duties and service, and magic aptitude (a primary consideration). While spell level and power is not the only reason a War Wizard may advance to to the next tier, it is an essential component. Young war wizards assigned to a station (with titles and honors of that station) often stay at that station for two years. After a few years, the war wizard likely takes a new role based on their performance, aptitude, and their wishes based on their studies and goals known to their superiors. Most changes across the kingdom occur semi-annually in the spring and fall, but special occasion’s exist for certain situations. Some war wizards that have reached a pinnacle of service stay at their station for much more than two years.

The majority of war wizard’s begin as apprentices, identified as youngsters (age 13 – 15 humans). War wizards travel throughout the realm semi-annually to find youngsters with magical aptitude, and with permission of their families join the training ranks at a young age in the Towers of the War Wizards as apprentices. After 3 to 4 years of training, many apprentices reach the title of Novice Wizards After years of training, Novice Wizards become Pledges, which in-turn, after faithful service and passing of numerous tests, join the ranks as a Helping Magic Hand of Cormyr (Tier 4).

Apprentice’s spend their days in training and in service of war wizards in the War Wizard Towers. Upon reaching Novice Wizard, they are sent across the kingdom to support the Helping Magic Hand of Cormyr at their duty stations. This continues through Pledge Wizard, until they are ready to join the ranks of the War Wizard Helping Magic Hands. It is noted that many apprentices cannot endure the arduous training, and return home with appropriate payment for their time at the War Wizard Towers.

Some war wizards join the order later in their career, not starting as apprentices. These wizards and sorcerers are accepted by the Royal Magician and the inner circle after being vetted through interviews and divination magics. Once accepted, an appropriate station is identified for them based on their magical aptitude, skills. The oath and Geas is the same for these wizards and sorcerers as all other war wizards.

War wizards can leave the service of the Crown at any time, though immediately leaving is frowned upon, and a 6 month announcement of intent is usually asked so an appropriate replacement can be identified. Because war wizards always have an intimate knowledge of certain inner-workings of the order and the kingdom, the Geas is usually left in place, and the war wizard is expected to not share the intimate knowledge they have gained in their time in service upon pain of arrest, banishment, or worse, for the protection of the kingdom.

Because of the threat of high-tiered war wizards leaving the order, being captured, or providing information after their demise, the true secrets of the war wizards is usually kept between the Royal Magician and his Inner Circle (Tier 2).

Because the power, knowledge, and the fact that the are war wizards are one of the oldest standing orders of wizard and sorcerers throughout the realms, their knowledge and power is legendary. War wizards also have a special prestige class developed by war wizards of old, appropriately called the “War Wizard”. Some war wizards take this class because it suits their war-like nature, but it is not a requirement to advance through the order. Those that take the war wizard prestige class are usually stationed with Purple Dragon and Blue Dragon forces. The Prestige Class War Wizard is only trained in one place through the Faerun, and that is the War Wizard Towers in Suzail.

The total amount of war wizards (wizards and sorcerers) is unknown, but a good estimate with their usual levels is the following:

Order Structure & Rank:

• Tier 8, Chairman Emperius & Royal Magician (LV 18+):........1


• Tier 7, Inner Circle of the Royal Magician (LV 13 – 17):..........8


• Tier 6, First Assistants of the Chairman (usually LV 10 – 13):...14


• Tier 5, Notable Wizard of Cormyr (usually LV 5 – 9):............136


• Tier 4, Helping Magic Hand of Cormyr (usually LV 3 – 5):........237


• Tier 3, Pledge Wizard (usually LV 2):...........................180


• Tier 2, Novice Wizard (usually LV 1):...........................224


• Tier 1, Apprentice (LV 0 in-training):.........................150+

War Wizard Dress Code and Rank Insignia:
When on duty, war wizards have loose uniform guidelines that identify their rank and station.

Purple Cloaks, Vestments, or Sashes
When on official duty, war wizards are required to wear a purple cloak, vestment, or sash that is tailored with a richly embroidered. Lines signifying their position as stated in the table below run across the sash or vestment on front and back from 6" to 8" on each side, black lines for Tier 2 – 4, silver lines for Tier 5 – 7, or in the case of the Royal Magician himself (Tier 8), silver and gold lines with a gold edge around its perimeter. Apprentices have a pure purple material embroidered purple edging only. This identifies their belonging to the order of the war wizards. Because each war wizard is unique, with individual skills, talents, and magical items, the Royal Magician allows each war wizard to wear a purple cloak, vestment, or sash to identify them as a war wizard. For instance, a individual war wizard may have a magical cloak that is part of their repertoire, so may decide to wear a purple vestment or sash. Many war wizards make this part of their wardrobe they wear at all times, whether they are on duty or not.

Insignia Armband
When on official duty, war wizards will wear a purple armband on their upper right arm. These armbands are artisan tailored, and include richly embroidered colored rings that wrap around the arm. The embroidered ring looks to be an intricate weave of swords, wands, rings, and wavy lines connecting them together. The tailored color and amount of rings defines the war wizards rank.

• Tier 8, Chairman Emperius & Royal Magician:....3 silver and 1 gold (top) ring


• Tier 7, Inner Circle of the Royal Magician:..........3 silver rings


• Tier 6, First Assistants of the Chairman:............2 silver rings


• Tier 5, Notable Wizard of Cormyr:....................1 silver ring


• Tier 4, Helping Magic Hand of Cormyr:................3 black rings


• Tier 3, Pledge Wizard:...............................2 black rings


• Tier 2, Novice Wizard:...............................1 black ring


• Tier 1, Apprentice:..................................no rings


• Special: Knight of the War Wizard....................3 rings (silver, purple, silver)

It is regarded a high crime to disguise oneself as a war wizard, perpetrators can be imprisoned for such an offense.
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This should be, again, whether canon or not, a great source of utility.

Thanks again MarcusLor!

Best regards,





[quote]Originally posted by admcewen

Merry meet to you all!
Quick question, do the War Wizards of Cormyr wear robes of a specific colour or have a badge/symbol to represent themselves?

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