Robes
In the book magicians wear different robes depending on their chosen discipline. The colours are:
- Red: Warriors
- Green: Healers
- Purple: Alchemists
- Brown: Novices who have yet to choose a discipline
There are also colours for denoting rank:
- Black: Black Magician (Black Magician Sonea & Black Magician Kallen)
- Blue: Administrator (Lord Osen)
- White: High Lord (Lord Balkan)
- Black sashes: - Heads of Discipline (Lady Vinara, Lord Peakin and Lord Garrel)
- Gold Sash: King's advisors.
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