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Description
In this magical guild, based at Unseen University in Ankh-Morpork, you can learn many wonderful and exciting spells. Learn how to tickle an enemy with a feather, create cabbage pets for your friends and hold your own against muggers using a carrot and a torch, or even a human eye! The Library at the Unseen University (U.U.) is extensive, with many books in which to search for that special spell. You'll learn all this and more if you decide to follow the Higher Art of Wizardry.
At the ending of his or her student period, a young wizard will be required to join one out of eight orders, each focusing on a different branch of magic.
The Ancient and Truly Original Sages of the Unbroken Circle
The Ancient and Truly Original Sages of the Unbroken Circle specialize in elemental magic, having the skills to summon the power of the elements to do their bidding. Fire, Water, Earth and Air are the tools of the Circle, and they use them to their fullest advantage.
The Senior Wizard of the Ancient and Truly Original Sages of the Unbroken Circle is Pterrific.
The Hoodwinkers
The Hoodwinkers are specialists in illusion and conjuring, and generally making ordinary people doubt Up and Down. With absolutely nothing up their sleeves but eye of frog, they can entertain a pub with dancing elves or frighten brigands with fiery dragons.
The Senior Wizard of the Hoodwinkers is Drygur.
The Last Order
The Last Order, or The Other Order, as they're sometimes referred to, are the bullies of Wizardry. They often get into brawls with barbarians or muggers, and try to make sure they come out on top. While no wizard likes dirtying his hands with weaponry, The Last Order knows 15 spells to kill a man.
The Senior Wizard of the Last Order is Quin.
Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers
Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers is the oldest continuous Order in the University, dating back to the founding of the UU. In the beginning, the Tower of Art was the only building of the University, and was too small to house the students. So, they were boarded at the house of Mrs. Widgery, on the site of what is now New Hall. In keeping with this long history, the Lodgers study the basics and fundamentals of magic, rather than branching out into different specializations. They receive a well-rounded magical education.
The Senior Wizard of Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers is Geryon.
The Order of Midnight
The Order of Midnight engages in another questionable branch of magic. They're probably the ones you'd be most likely to see in the graveyards with a shovel, and least likely to invite to your fancy dress ball. While all wizards know the potency of dead things, and have a certain familiarity with certain 'bits', the necromancer is the only one who enjoys the company of the dead.
The Senior Wizard of the Order of Midnight is Toffee.
The Venerable Council of Seers
The Venerable Council of Seers specializes in Ancient Lore, new magical research, and General Knowledge about Things. They have the skills necessary to Find Things Out. The Seers are the ones to ask about any obscure bit of knowledge, and also the ones to ask about current secrets.
The Senior Wizard of the Venerable Council of Seers is Arturos.
The Sages of the Unknown Shadow
'Demonology' is generally a nasty word around the UU, and wizards in general. On one hand, the demonologist can have awesome power and his wishes fulfilled, on the other he's likely to end up being devoured by some tentacled thing, or burning forever in a pit of agony. This wouldn't be too bad, except they sometimes bring it on those standing too close, as well.
Still, someone has to summon all those imps for household tasks, and know the Names one shouldn't say after dark. This is where the Shadows come in.
The Senior Wizard of the Sages of the Unknown Shadow is Marya.
The Ancient and Truly Original Brothers of the Silver Star
The Brothers of the Silver Star are those wizards who did especially well in woodworking class. Being well-versed in the spells and lore needed to make and use magical artifacts, as well as the physical skills required, they are the fabricators of most magical items.
The Senior Wizard of the Ancient and Truly Original Brothers of the Silver Star is Kari.
Hedge Wizards
Hedge Wizardry is older than the University. In fact, the first Wizards were Hedge Wizards, fiercely independent, wandering the countryside and the world in their quest for power. Since the founding of UU, Hedge Wizardry has become much less popular, as it doesn't offer the same comfortable beds, large meals, or a roof over one's head. However, some find the atmosphere of the University stifling, or the politics distasteful, or simply want to see the world. Hedge Wizards have the same divisions as the Orders of UU.
White - Elemental
Blue - Illusion
Red - Thaumaturgy
Brown - Magical Artifacts
Green - Lore
Black - Demonology
Grey - Necromancy
Octarine - Deadly
Hedge Wizards are unable to vote in the elections of UU, and unable to hold any positions in the organization.
