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[AbsoluteApril]

Do you think the various Mage Fraternities will play any kind of role in the future of the Templar/Mage rebellion? Assuming we learn more about it in "The Next Thing". 
 
Do you think the fraternities have all disolved because of the revolution? Put to the side so all mages will work together against the 'common enemy' only to rear it's ugly head down the line as it's determined what to do witth the mages going forward? Continued infighting between the fraternities that would weaken them from within and allow the Templars to come out on top? Any thoughts?


I had forgotten about the fraternities but recent DAO PT mage origin reminded me... from the codex/wiki on known fraternities:

Aequitarians are the dominant faction in the College of Magi and in the Ferelden's Circle. They promote a moderate and popular viewpoint that mages must use their abilities in a responsible and ethical manner, regardless of the Chantry law. Aequitarians believe that all mages should help people and follow a set of rules and ideals. Known Aequitarians include Edmonde, Irving, Rhys, Sweeney, Torrin and Wynne. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Rhys.

Isolationists are a small group of mages who wish to separate themselves from the templars, the Chantry and even the civilization altogether, both in order to practice magic without scrutiny and to ensure their powers to do not negatively affect "ordinary" folk. Niall is the only Isolationist seen thus far, though he merely sympathized and did not consider himself one of them.

Libertarians desire the Circle to become an autonomous, self-regulating order without Chantry involvement at any level. While many Libertarians advocate the use of peaceful means to ensure their independence, such as a bill of secession they proposed to the College of Magi in 9:31 Dragon, some use violent means, including the Resolutionists offshoot. Libertarians count Uldred, Adrian and Jeannot among their number. By 9:40 Dragon they are represented in the College of Magi by Adrian.

Loyalists follow the Chantry's word as it is written. They are often called "Chantry apologists" for accepting the Chantry and the templars ever-present observation. Keili is an example of loyalist ideals, though she is not an enchanter and thus cannot join a fraternity.

Lucrosians prioritize the accumulation of wealth, with the gaining of political influence a close second. They are few in number.

Modifié par AbsoluteApril, 06 septembre 2012 - 08:52 .

[thats1evildude]

I think the fraternities are pretty irrelevant now, as every mage — whether they wished to or not — must now fight the templars just to survive. Thanks, Anders!

[Sparse]

Would be interesting certainly, however it would lead to a fairly complicated story given it appears there is going to be a big war going on as well as some big ancient evil, and complicated stories cost money and take time.

Perhaps a DA MMO would be a good place for the fraternities?

[Arthur Cousland]

The fraternities took place amongst the mages of the circles. Since the circles are no more, I don't see them returning, or having much of an effect for the time being.

[ev76]

Recently played through da2 and I believe the resolutionists where another faction that where stirring up trouble in the game. I think that group would be spearheading the Mage revolution, although I have not read any of the books. So don't know if they play a role past da2.

[thats1evildude]

The Resolutionists are an offshoot of the Libertarians and they're not so much a fraternity as they are a terrorist group.

[Spicen]

Who cares, the fraternities have already declared freedom at the college of Magi.

Templars are done for, as well as the chantry.

[brushyourteeth]

Officially, when the mages voted for independence from the Chantry, they agreed that they'd be united in that decision and no fraternity would stand in the way of their collective decision.

Unofficially, if you've always been a Loyalist and you want to help the Divine patch things up with your fellow mages, you're going to talk to a fellow Loyalist about it and leave the Libertarians intentionally out of that conversation. So the fraternity bonds are still there, and will probably cause some disagreements down the line even if we never get to see that reflected in the game.

The mages might choose to stick together on this one decison, but that doesn't mean they're united. Some factions within the mages despise and look down on some of the others. Or fear and distrust them. That's a serious ****** in their armor.

[EricHVela]

Since a schism seems to be forming in the Templars and among the Orlesians, I would not be surprised if the Mages are similarly divided (as with everyone else -- even Qunari that name the other Qun divisions as Tal-Vashoth while each one of them considering themselves true Qunari).

Stress brings fractures. Schisms should be everywhere in everything political. It should be a big, %#i*@!$ mess.