The League of Mages is the official name of the Mage Corps of the Alliance. The League is organized into ranks known as Circles. The title and explanation of requirements for each Circle follow.

1st Circle - Mage Plebeian - This rank is bestowed upon one who has been newly brought into the League of Mages under the Alliance. These mage candidates have a probationary status until they have proven that they uphold the values and standards of the Alliance. Before one can be brought into the League as a Plebe the member must have in his/her possession a spellbook, demonstrated the minimum ability to cast three first circle spells one of which must be Heal, and be sponsored by a member with a rank of Mage of the Crown or higher.

2nd Circle - Mage Apprentice - This title is bestowed upon a Mage Plebeian who has proven himself a loyal and capable subject. A Mage must have the minimum ability to cast Cure, Harm, and any other 2nd Circle spell to achieve this rank. The Master/Mistress of Plebeians recommends Plebeians for evaluation before the Mage Council. Approved subjects are granted this title.

3rd Circle - Mage of the Crown - This title is bestowed upon a member who has proven his ability to role-play and has demonstrated his/her loyalty to the Crown. A Mage must have developed the minimum capability to cast Fireball, Bless, and Teleport to attain this rank. In addition, they must be sponsored by a Grand Sorcerer/Sorceress or higher ranking Mage. The mage is promoted after the Mage Council validates the sponsor’s recommendation. These 3rd Circle Mages are the common foot soldiers of the Alliance’s army of mages.

4th Circle - Grand Sorcerer/Sorceress - This title is bestowed upon a member who has continued to demonstrate his/her loyalty to the Crown, his/her superior ability to role-play and to perform the magical arts at a high level. A Mage must have developed the minimum capability to cast Recall, Lightning Bolt, and Greater Heal to attain this rank. To attain this level, the Mage Council must validate a recommendation of a High Crown Sorcerer/Sorceress or higher ranking mage. These 4th Circle Mages are the lieutenants of the Alliance’s army of mages. For the record, a lieutenant in the League of Mages should not be compared to lieutenants in any other corp. Ranks/Titles are solely for a guide within the League of Mages.

5th Circle -High Crown Sorcerer/Sorceress - This title is bestowed upon members who have demonstrated an extraordinary loyalty to the Crown and ability in the arts of magic, and have been recognized by the Queen herself. These members are captains of the League of Mages and of the Alliance as a whole. They act as mentors and instructors to the lower members of the League of Mages and even to members of the other Corps of the Alliance when appropriate.

The following process issues this rank: First of all, the prospective 5th Circle Mage must have the minimum ability to cast Magic Reflection, Blade Spirits, and Summon Creature. A Philosopher Mage or higher must act as sponsor for the member and nominate the candidate to the Council of Mages. The three members then must confirm or deny the nomination by way of a majority vote. If the vote is in favor of promotion, the result of the majority vote is then submitted to the Queen. Queen Shieba will then determine whether the member shall have the rank of High Crown Sorcerer/Sorceress bestowed upon him or her. She will then inform the Council of her decision, and if appropriate, they will bestow the rank upon the member.

6th Circle -Philosopher Mage - This title is bestowed upon members who have gained a superior grasp on the upper circles of magic and who uphold the highest values and standards of the Alliance and of Queen Shieba herself. Members promoted to this rank must have the minimum ability to cast Mark, Invisibility, and Energy Bolt. These members are leaders of the Mage Corps of the Alliance. Each member that has attained this rank adheres to a specific ideal or philosophy and reflects those values in the title they choose (example: ‘Mage of the Sea’). One member of this rank will be given a unique title as the overall teacher and mentor to the Plebes and Apprentices. The title of Master/Mistress of Plebeians will be granted to this 6th Circle Mage. It will be this Mage’s duty to guide and instruct Mage Plebeians and Mage Apprentices.

The following process issues this rank: A member of the Council of Mages must act as sponsor for the member and nominate the candidate to the rest of the Council of Mages. The three members then must confirm or deny the nomination by way of a majority vote. If the vote is in favor of promotion, the result of the majority vote is then submitted to the Queen.

7th Circle - Grand Council Mage - This title is bestowed upon the two Lieutenants to the Grand Arch Sorcerer/Sorceress (his/her Sword and Sceptre). The two members with this title along with the Grand Arch Sorcerer/Sorceress make up the three member ruling body of the League known as the Council of Mages. This rank can only be bestowed upon a member who has been nominated by the Grand Arch Sorceress of the Council to the Queen and only if that member has demonstrated the ability to cast all of the 7th circle spells. The Queen herself will then bestow this rank upon the member if she deems it appropriate.

8th Circle - Grand Arch Sorcerer/Sorceress of the Council - The sorcerer who holds this rank is the overall leader of the Mage Corps of the Alliance and is also known as the High Seat of the Council. He or she along with the two Grand Council Mages make up the Council of Mages. The Council of Mages makes all policy decisions internal to the League of Mages and also advises the Queen in all matters she deems necessary. The Queen herself will appoint a member to this position by her own devices. As the overall leader of The League of Mages, this seat can only be occupied by one who has achieved complete understanding of all magic within all circles, and thus can cast every known spell with proficiency.
Note: It is important to stress that the minimum Magery requirements listed for each rank do not imply that upon gaining the ability to cast the appropriate circle spells that one has automatically proven his/her value and worthiness to attain the next higher rank. These are minimum requirements and most of the time will be well below the abilities of those being promoted.