Spellcasters of Antora
Spellcasters within Antora are rare, feared, and respected. What causes a person to develop magical powers is unknown, and efforts to train or produce them artificially rarely succeed. It is often the case that as they grow in power, they succumb to varying forms of madness and curses which offset their incredible powers. These afflictions generally correspond to their school of magic, though exceptions always exist. Among the rest, a few notable spellcasters stand out as legendary, even among this exclusive few.
Strada
Now retired, Strada once served as the Astalorian court sorcerer. Despite his great talent, Strada rarely employs his magic, as he considers it taboo to cast in any circumstance in which mundane methods could accomplish the same end. Strada instead prefers to use his vast knowledge of the arcane to advise.
Duchess Adela Eldwyn
Once a student of the Arcana, Lady Eldwyn excels not only politically, but magically. Lady Eldwyn is a theurge, capable of casting both Arcane and Druidic spells, and her ancestral woods are a bastion of magical power. Lady Eldwyn is treated by some as a religious leader within Entador, acting almost as its chief priestess of the Primordials. She is thought to be capable of summoning fay, and even remote viewing.
The Fool
Do not be deceived by the suggestion of this name, the Fool is the first of the Arcana, and one of the most powerful spellcasters the world has ever known. A mad genius, the Fool has demonstrated the capacity to manipulate time and space with magic, an advanced art thought to be impossible by many.
Hannah Y’kaal
Keeper of Retterbrand, Hannah Y’kall is as soft spoken as she is powerful. A divine caster of unparalleled ability, she is even allegedly able to resurrect the dead - though this rumor is disputed by many as impossible. The lady Keeper is truly beloved and blessed by Valra, and a great asset to the Church.
Zyga Mae “The Maelstrom”
The Church of Valra isn’t known to boast arcane spellcasters of note - Zyga Mae was the exception. When the Church was in need, Zyga would provide invaluable insight into matters of the arcane. Among her notable feats, she is said to be able to manipulate lightning. Zyga Mae is also a theurge, able to cast basic divine spells as well. Zyga departed the Church some years ago on good terms, and now serves as an official in her homeland of Salvatoria.
Sarkian
Presumed deceased. The dread necromancer Sarkian was a lich who rampaged across Antora and instigated the third crusade. Relentlessly cruel and sadistic, Sarkian despised all life, completely embodying the affliction known as the Gloom. Sarkian was defeated under unknown circumstances during the culmination of the 3rd crusade.
The Raven Sorceress
Of all the spellcasters known to scholars, the Raven Sorceress is thought to be the most powerful to ever live. While some dispute her existence, her legend persists in stories told around the world. Thought to have lived during the mythic era of Zycharia, the Raven Sorceress is said to have traded knowledge of magic to the corvids in exchange for use of their eyes. For this reason, an abundance of superstitions exist pertaining to interactions with these birds. The Raven Sorceress, if she truly existed, is thought to be the only spellcaster capable of using all three primary schools of magic.