Once forbidden, the Sage Superiors are the masters of those that would speak the language of The Weald. Masters of the Covens, Sage-Superiors lead Wealdsages in the pursuit of their duty to treat with the creatures, minds and curses of The Weald. The highest responsibility and the greatest power, Sage Superiors know things that are not meant to be known, do things that may need to be done, and will have to answer for it should they fail.
Important Out-of-Character Game Design Note
The content on Esterrapedia is designed to be character-facing knowledge that would be reasonably learnable by any suitably well-read character, regardless of realm or occupation. However, for the Sage Superior, there are a number of powers and abilities that would likely be secret from the average Concordian. As the Story Team, we want these powers to be clearly written and available to players to read and understand the role.
As such:
The knowledge on this page in the Election, Term, Powers and Responsibilities and History sections should only be known to characters of the Wealdsage archetype by default. Characters of other archetypes or realms should learn about them in play.
Election
The election time for Sage Superiors varies dependant on their Coven. Any Wealdsage from the region in which that Coven is based OR who has joined the same Covenant that the Coven is aligned with, may nominate themselves for Sage Superior. All members of the Coven vote for Sage Superior in a popular vote.
| Coven | Coven Location | Election Season |
| The Broken Vale | Harbingers Nightmare, Resinderholz | Spring |
Term
Sage Superiors serve a term of two years, including the Summit where they are elected. They may immediately stand for re-election after this term if they wish. There is no term limit.
Powers and Responsibilities
Align to the Covenant - The Sage Superior may align The Coven to a Covenant between Wealdsages and a Sovereign of The Weald in a similar way to how the Concord aligns embassies to particular foreign nations. Doing so affiliates this Coven with that Sovereign, granting particular knowledge, powers, and obligations upon that Coven while hopefully abating the anger or influence of that Sovereign.
Plenipotentiary of the Superior - Each Summit the Sage Superior may summon the attendance of a particular creature, intelligence or force within The Weald. Doing so requires a small ritual, requiring the attendance of a Storyteller, at least five Wealdsages and a sacrifice of appropriate magnitude. If the ritual is of appropriate quality, a representative of that creature, or perhaps the creature itself, will make itself available during the following Summit (be it in a Conflux or perhaps in Passage).
Behold the Mark - Sage Superiors are granted the powers and responsibilities the Shaman magnitude of the current Covenant that the Coven maintains. Sage Superiors are also entrusted with the knowledge and methods of inducting other Wealdsages into this Covenant.
First of the Last - Sage Superiors are recognised as the Supreme Wealdsage within a region. They should be treated with deference by all other Wealdsages; their appropriate title is ‘Sage Superior’. The Sage-Superior may attend Gildenrat.
History
Prior to 183AE, Sage Superiors were found across all the Baronies, acting as the masters of the discipline. Many of these individuals are obscured from Greenweald’s history, their nature and deeds as obscured as their means. But following the Night of Silver Blood in 183AE, this ended. Gatherings of Wealdsages in groups larger than four were rendered illegal and the Covens were broken.
In the year 224, Barons Gilbert Schwarz and Valentin Voght lifted this ban, and shortly after a new Coven was called in Resinderholz, returning the Sage Superiors to the fold.
Historic Sage Superiors
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Hildegard Abeln | Spring 226 - Incumbent |
| Wealdsage Stracken | Summer 224 - Spring 226 |