Vanguard: New Lore - Sages Arcane

The following quotes came from various pages on the official Vanguard website. We'll keep our eyes out for more new lore about this group of apparent mages - the Sages Arcane.

"It should not be overlooked how great a role our members have contributed to this city. Along with the sweat and toil of the refugees, members of the Sages Arcane have also lent their talents to building New Targonor. Where stonemasons used tool and strength, our brethren were alongside them using their spells. When fire was needed to clear the way, our brethren controlled it and shaped it. We have given our lives in service of The Crown when the need arose. Our place in this city and within the Kingdom is well established. We have chosen this building as ours but will allow the citizens access to it provided they follow our rules." Geigar Lonstat, member of the Sages Arcane

"This year we have turned more applicants away than last year. Each year this pattern repeats. Every dimwitted dreamer with visions of flinging fire from their fingertips wastes our time. Those with the true talent are few and far between and we have been better served with focusing on those adepts our searchers find." - Overheard commends from the Sages Arcane conclave. Library, New Targonor

"All these accolades and attention for that paltry cantrip? If he hadn't have read my treatise on the properties of musk weed he would have never found this so-called "breakthrough". He has been here all of 4 years and he thinks that is enough time to be considered for admission to the Order. By all means, allow him membership. Then perhaps we will be rid of him finally as he begins his outside research." - Overheard comments from the Sages Arcane conclave. Library, New Targonor

"You should see it as an honor that young Hanrick was chosen by them. I heard only a few handful of applicants are accepted each year. And to have them come seeking Hanrick without him even applying is almost unheard of. To have a member of the Sages Arcane in your family leads to many opportunities. Besides, it is one less mouth for you to feed while they train him." - Unknown