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Magic Wielder Ranks
"There is more to the study of mysticism and the occult than most people might even dream! In the mystic order to which I belong, it is indeed written that practioners of the mystical arts must choose a disciple or disciples, to insure the continuity of the struggles against malefic forces, but only at such a time that it is fitting and proper!"---Doctor Strange
The following steps show the various degrees of magic wielder rank or status:
Novice: This character knows fewer than 5 spells or has less than an Am(50) spell rank in at least 2 spells. He is spending most of his time with his master (when not practicing what he has learned on villains). He can study tomes and scrolls and even perform magic found therein, but he cannot yet learn spells on his own (spells that he has read in a tome or on a scroll must be studied each time he uses them. He cannot commit them to memory.).
Novices are usually ignored by the more powerful dimensional entities. A novice using a Dimensional Entreaty spell uses his magic as normal, but no FEAT roll is necessary to determine if the entity entreated will be affronted by the entreaty and take action. The dimensional entity feels that it is an investment in the future, but the character is currently beneath his total consideration. A novice can, however, provoke a hostile reaction from extradimensional entities by abusing their power: i.e., using it in ways the entity would not normally approve of (see "Abusing Dimensional Entreaties" in the "HOW SPELLS ARE CAST" section in the Arcanum of Magic.
Disciple: The character possesses at least 5 spells or has at least an Am(50) rank in all of his spells. He assists the master in some of his rituals, but is spending more time adventuring than a novice. He may learn new spells from his master's written works.
Disciples, like novices, are usually ignored by the more powerful dimensional entities. A disciple using a Dimensional Entreaty spell uses his magic as normal, but no FEAT roll is necessary to determine if the entity entreated will be affronted by the entreaty and take action. The dimensional entity feels that it is an investment in the future, but the character is currently beneath his total consideration. A disciple can, however, provoke a hostile reaction from extra-dimensional entities by abusing their power-using it in ways the entity would not normally approve of (see "Abusing Dimensional Entreaties" in the "HOW SPELLS ARE CAST" section in the Arcanum of Magic.
Adept: The character possesses at least 8 spells. He has a spell rank of at least Ex(20) in all of them and In(40) or better in at least 2 of them. He spends more time adventuring than he spends with his master, though he is still at his master's beck and call. His studying of the writings of the ancient arts gleans him more information than if he were a novice or disciple.
This is the lowest rank at which a sorcerer could normally gain special attention from dimensional beings (see the Gaining Special Attention From Extradimensional Beings section in the Arcanum of Magic).
Master: The character possesses at least 12 spells. He has a spell rank of at least Ex(20) in all of them and In(40) or better in at least 4 of them. He spends very little time with his master, but much of it in contemplation, study, and adventuring.
If he qualifies, he may find a student of his own to teach. His studying of the writings of the ancient arts gleans him more information than any other source.
Sorcerer Supreme: The strongest master in the world or dimension of his natural existence is called the Sorcerer/Sorceress Supreme. The Sorcerer Supreme for the Earth(Marvel Earth Prime) dimension is Doctor Strange.
A sorcerer supreme possesses at least 14 spells or magical items at any 1 time. He has a spell rank of at least Rm(30) in all of them and Am(50) or higher in at least 5. A sorcerer supreme has the greatest amount of mystical knowledge in his dimension.
A sorcerer supreme spends all of his time guarding his dimension, teaching any students he may have, and studying mystical lore.
A sorcerer supreme is more recognizable for his worthiness than for the power he wields. He earns his rank through vigilance against foes and by overcoming the constant burden of responsibility this rank involves.