Healing, Potions, Poison, and Mind Magic

The healers, potioneers and poisoners of Certa are held in high esteem as the favoured of Aiban, and many seek to become their apprentices. Though this is not uncommon, to become the apprentice of the Certian masters they must prove themselves worthy first. If they become accepted, they are subjected to brutal training. Many fail to complete their training, making it rare to find masters in these crafts who are not Certian. Should they complete their studies, they are required to pledge their loyalty to Aiban.

Contrary to the roaming masters, are the universities of Baixa. Those interested in practicing mind affecting magic come here to study this art. However, this training is no less rigorous than that of the roamers, and few manage to acquire the Seal of Aiban that allows them to freely practice mind magic. The students of this strand of magic are required to work in Floresta’s asylum, where those damaged by mind altering magic are housed and treated. Should they finish their training, the Seal will appear on their body, allowing everyone to see that this is a trusted master of the art. However, should they then abuse this power, the seal will blacken and burn, warning everyone away from this malpractitioner. If someone untrained uses mind magic to alter minds, they too will receive a mark that is almost a mockery of the true Seal. It tells everyone who sees it that this is an inexperienced meddler of the mind who could potentially cause great harm to others. These individuals are regarded with suspicion once their marks are discovered.

None of Aiban’s marks can be removed by anything less than the divine magic of a deity.