Guild History
The history of the Magus goes back to the days of Ancient Marikest. Many credit the founding of the guild to Eleron Iltari, while others say he merely helped shaped the early days of the guild and became its first true leader. Regardless, Eleron Iltari is historically recognized as the first White Magus.
Despite his pension for exuberance, arrogance, and self-absorption, Eleron at some point performed some unknown deed that elevated him to the status of Nobility in old Marikestian society. It has never been recorded what the deed actually was, but considering his reputation, most have been of significant magnitude. The House of Iltari became the fifth Noble House in Ancient Marikest, giving credence, influence, and financing to the Magus.

Eleron gathered together seven other mages, each a master in their field of magic, and together forged the Staff and Scepter of the Magus, powerful artifacts of light magic. The Scepter, now known as The Scepter of Eleron, currently resides in the tower of the Magus on Eleron Avenue in the Upper City of Idalon. The Staff was lost at the Battle of Ancient Marikest, and was sundered into pieces. It was reformed by the Shivari, and some believe formed the cornerstone of the present Shivari Empire.

After Eleron's heroic sacrifice at the Battle of Ancient Marikest, the Magus gained considerable status and popularity with the surviving light citizens, who viewed the research and efforts of Eleron as the single greatest factor in the survival of the lands of light.
Guild Ideology
The Magus were, for centuries, dedicated to the proliferation of light magic. With the beginning of the change, (see the world history), they began to see value in those of dark.. The Magus are committed to the pursuit and advancement of magics. While they have no formal ties to the light or the city of Marikest, they have never failed to aid the city or the counsil in the time of need.
Guild Symbols & Emblems
The symbol of the Magus is a stylized 'M' surrounded with eight colored spheres. Each member is assigned to a color representing their type of magic, and all guild insignia is colorized to match.
Guild Ranks/Uniforms
The color of the stone in the amulet represents the Magus' primary magical dedication, while their ring indicates their status within their echelon. Only one person holds the title of 'Magus' within each hue. All Initiates choose a hue, and answer to that specific Magus for the duration of their careers. Occasionally, those with rare and unusually inclinations are chosen to enter the 'Arcos', a group of Magus within the guild dedicated pure to research and discovering new magics. 
Rank	Clothing	Insignia	
Echelon 1	
Initiate	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A silver ring engraved with a white circle 	
Initiate Invoker	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A silver ring engraved with two white circles	
Invoker	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A silver ring engraved with three white circles	
Invoker Adept	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A silver ring engraved with four white circles	
Echelon 2	
Adeptos	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A gold ring engraved with a white circle	
First Adeptos	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A gold ring engraved with two white circles	
Adeptos Prime	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A gold ring engraved with three white circles	
Grand Adeptos	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A gold ring engraved with four white circles	
Echelon 3	
Wizard	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A platinum ring engraved with a white circle	
Wizard Prime	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A platinum ring engraved with two white circles	
Arch Wizard	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A platinum ring engraved with three white circles	
Warlock	An alamar amulet set with a white stone	A platinum ring engraved with four white circles	
Echelon 4	
First Warlock	A white cloak embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A silver torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
Warlock Prime	A white cloak with a white border embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A silver torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
Warlock Adept	A white cloak with a white border embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A silver torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
Echelon 5	
Magi	A silver robe embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A gold torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
Magi Prime	A silver robe with a high collar embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A gold torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
Arch Magi	A silver robe with a high collar and <color> cuffs embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A gold torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
Echelon 6	
<color> Magus	A pure <color> robe embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A <color> tinted torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
White Magus	A shimmering white robe embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A shimmering torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
Grand Magus	A prismatic robe embroidered with the symbol of the Magus	A pure white torc engraved with the symbol of the Magus	
Guild Ties
The guild is bitter enemies with the Monks, dating back centuries. Despite the relaxing of Magus membership policies in recent history, there is still a great deal of enmity between the two. 
Guild Artifacts
The two greatest artifacts are Staff and Scepter of Eleron. There are dozens of lesser known Magus artifacts. One would probably have to be a member of the guild to learn of them, as their secrets are guarded.
Legends of the Magus
Many believe that upon achieving the status of White Magus, the individual is granted a certain magical  immortality, such that even if their body is destroyed, their spirit still lives on as pure magical energy. This is enhanced by the legend of Leiff Dorrenthal, a White Magus from nearly five centuries ago. Leiff was killed in a demonically possessed farmhouse in the lands outside of Marikest. His body was never recovered, but he was never seen again, and his spirit still is said to haunt the house.
The Magus Today
The Magus are somewhat shunned by traditionalists in light society. They shrug off such opinions as a lack of perspective, and maintain their policy of pursuing magical study vigorously.