Society of the Twisted Hoof

The Society of the Twisted Hoof is Lorrdveil's not-so-secret underground magic-users club. Members operate almost solely out of Amalosi University in Guildedtown, though a few operate outside the capital city as traveling sorcerers.

History
The Society of the Twisted Hoof was started by a group of magically-talented scholars during Martigal the Mad's oppressive rule of the isle. With the use of magic in public made illegal and punishable by death, they needed a safe space to practice and hone their craft. In many ways, the Society of the Twisted Hoof was a rebellion movement.

The secret society grew in number over the years and members upgraded from meeting in basements to harnessing forms of magic to craft a permanent safe house. The original scholars designed and built what would later become Amalosi University but at the time functioned as a discount orphanage. The catch was that a secret entrance led to an interior much larger than the exterior - a place only accessible by those with a keen knowledge of magic. Members acted as orphanage staff and the Society of the Twisted Hoof became synonymous with aiding the helpless.

Members of the society were hunted by Martigal's (and later Grundlem's) secret police forces and would don decorative masks and cloaks when traveling in public. Altercations and scuffles occurred daily, with magical explosions and blood spilled across the streets. Citizens got caught in the crossfire. Those who were arrested were never seen again. The society attempted multiple coups, but with no real success.

By the time Ceacil becomes Keeper of the Veil, the society's numbers have dwindled to a little more than fifty total students. Since then, the Society of the Twisted Hoof has come out of hiding at last.

Membership
Only individuals who have shown exceptional skills for magic are invited to join. Invitations are sent in the form of a riddle or short quest. Upon proper completion, a member is initiated into the society via some form of ceremony (the ceremonies vary greatly in style. They still haven't figured out exactly what they want to do for them). Most ceremonies involve candles, hoods, chanting, and some form of mild embarrassment.

Requirements for membership:
 * Mastery (Level 3) of at least one talent
 * Advanced literacy and critical thinking skills
 * General knowledge of potion-making
 * Leadership skills

Current Members
All currently active members of the Society of the Twisted Hoof are faculty and staff of Amalosi University.
 * Director of Spells
 * Director of Inherit Magics
 * Dean of Students
 * The Librarian
 * a Receptionist
 * Amalosi University Professors (full and part-time)
 * Academic Affairs Director