Magi Lycia

The Magi Lycia, are a Chivalric Order of the former Petrenean Republic headquartered in Petrenea, where they train at the Lycium of Petrenea. They perform important paramilitary and religious functions throughout the city-state of Petrenea. They are an ancient order of late made up largely of the children of prominent families in the city, who would not otherwise have an inheritance due to the presence of an older sibling.

The commanding officer of the Magi is known as its Brigadier and is elected from the surviving ranking officers on the death or retirement of their predecessor. The Brigadier, together with all other officers in the order, owes fealty to the Signoria of Petrenea.

The magi maintain no blazon. They are instead known by their blue-and-black uniforms, and the silver lanyards which mark them out particularly as members of the regiment.

Many in the peasantry view the members of the Magi as heroic, monk-like, or chivalrous, not unlike knights or paladins. This reputation is only partially accurate - while the Magi do undertake great feats of heroism and are the best defence of the city, they are also highly corruptable due to their make-up of individuals who may feel cheated of their birthrights by the fates. A great many Magi recognize they can accumulate great personal wealth with their abilities beyond what the Lycium and the city leadership are willing to pay for their services and become independent mercenaries - known in the local dialect as condotierre.