Conclave of Mages (Mage Guild, fortune tellers, alchemists)

• Proactive (Pioneers): See the rifts as a rare chance to expand magical frontiers, develop new spells, and defend Kildar against future threats. “With new forms of magic, we can protect our cities, cure the incurable, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Stagnation is the true danger. Every minute we don’t, lives are needlessly lost.”

• Protective (Wardens): Warn that magic’s power is double-edged, and that discipline and restraint are needed to prevent catastrophe. “Magic is a force to be respected. We must ensure our reach does not exceed our grasp, lest we bring about calamity.”