Archmage

Archmagi are a type of powerful caster that represent the pinnacle of magical power. Most archmagi hail from the magical kingdom of Dalaran but can be found among other groups as well. Weaving their intricate enchantments, these magi defend themselves and their allies with all the magical powers they have accumulated through their broad and intense studies. Archmagi realize the benefits, not only of a powerful and attuned mind, but a strengthened and prepared body as well. Mounted atop their trusty steeds, the archmagi brandish magical blades and ancient staves that serve to enhance their abilities and channel their fierce energies in battle. Though they can appear gruff and slightly aloof, these experienced wizards are a heartening sight upon any battlefield where the fate of all hangs in the balance.

One can attain the title of Archmagi through the study of any arcane school of magic, so long as they have demonstrated a sufficient knowledge level of arcanum and spellcrafting. They must have the ability to cast commonly known arcane spells with flawless execution, in addition to spells from at least five other schools of magic, at varying levels of proficiency. They must also focus primarily on at least two schools of magic, becoming experts. Archmagi of the Kirin Tor forbid warlocks and necromancers from their ranks.

Famous or named

Current known archmages or archmagi in World of Warcraft

[60]  Azore Aldamorthas  [58]  Archmage Allistarj  [70]  Archmage Alturus <The Violet Eye>  [80]  Archmage Alvareaux <Kirin Tor Quartermaster>  [62]  High Sorcerer Andromath  [??]  Nielas Aran  [21]  Archmage Arugal  [22]  Archmage Ataeric  [72]  Archmage Berinand <Maces & Staves>  [56-58]  Archmage Cedric  [80+]  Archmage Celindra <Portal Trainer>  [21]  Dalar Dawnweaver  [60+]  Archmage Angela Dosantos  [72]  Archmage Evanor  [55]  Archmage Mordent Evenshade  [55]  Archmage Gaiman  [80]  Archmage John Nicholas  [??]  Kel'Thuzad  [71+]  Khadgar  [60+]  Tarsis Kir-Moldir  [80+]  Archmage Lan'dalock  [69]  Archmage Leryda <The Violet Eye>  [40]  Archmage Malin  [80+]  Archmage Modera  [71+]  Archmage Ne'thul  [80]  Archmage Pentarus  [??]  Archmage Jaina Proudmoore <Ruler of Theramore>  [??]  Rhonin Redhair <Leader of the Kirin Tor>  [80]  Archmage Rheaume  [80]  Archmage Rhydian  [40]  Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver <Kirin Tor>  [60]  Archmage Shymm <Mage Trainer>  [80+]  Archmage Aethas Sunreaver  [40]  Archmage Tervosh  [24]  Archmage Theocritus <Mage of Tower Azora>  [80]  Archmage Timear  [70]  Archmage Vargoth <Kirin Tor>  [61]  Arch Mage Xintor  [60]  Archmage Xylem  [61]  Jandice Barov (former)

Some notable archmages from lore Antonidas Fordred Aran Baratea Krasus Landazar Conjurus Rex Archmage Thas'ranan Archmage Trelane Archmage Annan Alphus Wordwill Laius Other archmages Nilas Arcanister Tenn Flamecaster Kelen the Seeker Shal Lightbinder Fenneh Doril Magefont Manath Magesinger Peril Spellbinder Aran Spellweaver   Archmage Alvareux Note:Some of these are names of random heroes.

Other archmages in WoW

• Eclipsion Archmage
• Might of Kalimdor Archmage
• Shattered Sun Archmage
• Scarlet Archmage
• Stormwind Archmage
• Sunblade Arch Mage
• Sunfury Arch Mage

Warcraft III

Main article: Archmage (Warcraft III)

Archmage as seen in Warcraft 3

From Battle.net's Warcraft III section:

Hailing from the magical kingdom of Dalaran, the archmagi represent the pinnacle of magical power. Weaving their intricate enchantments, these crotchety old wizards are called upon to defend humanity with all the magical powers at their disposal. Mounted atop their trusty steeds, the Archmagi brandish ancient staves that serve to channel their fierce energies in battle. Though gruff and slightly aloof, these experienced wizards are a heartening sight upon any battlefield where the fate of humanity lies in peril.

In Warcraft III, the archmages had the following spells:

• Blizzard
• Summon Water Elemental
• Brilliance Aura
• Mass Teleport

Warcraft RPG class

Archmage is a class mentioned in the Dungeons and Dragons: Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game which exists in the world of Warcraft. Though incorporated into the Warcraft RPG it is detailed only in the DMG (Dungeon Master's Guide). Characters with this class appear in Lands of Conflict and Shadows & Light.

The DMG described the Archmage class as;

The highest art is magic -- often referred to as the Art. Its most advanced practitioners are frequently archmages, characters who bend spells in ways unavailable to other spellcasters. An archmage gains strange powers and the ability to alter spells in remarkable ways, but must sacrifice some of her spell capability in order to master these arcane secrets.[1]

Note: That while the class itself is an official class used by the Dungeons and Dragons: Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, the DMG description does not represent an official source of lore. Also, the class did receive a formal description in the game. Archmage of Kirin Tor was created for the World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game and replacing the previous version. Note that "archmage" can properly be used to describe the Archmage of Kirin Tor class and can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor.

Archmage of Kirin Tor

Main article: Archmage of Kirin Tor

In World of Warcraft: The Role Playing Game, the generic archmage class was replaced with the Archmage of Kirin Tor prestige class, which included a Warcraft lore description. Note that term "Archmage of the Kirin Tor" can and has been properly shortened to simply "archmage" in lore text. The term archmage can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor.

Archmage in World of Warcraft

This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

In World of Warcraft, an archmage appears to be an honorary title given to a powerful mage (usually the most powerful within some faction or organization). The leader and some members of the Kirin Tor in Dalaran are given the title of "Archmage". Throughout the history of Azeroth there have been many archmagi. Just being named an archmage doesn't make a mage extremely powerful, but most are not to be trifled with.^{[citation needed]}

This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

It is possible that the magisters in Silvermoon can be classed as archmages. They have the same range of tasks and the same magical ability of an archmage.

Gallery

An archmage in WC3 art.

Archmage WC3

External links

Classic.Battle.net Archmage