Robes
In the book, magicians wear different coloured robes according to their chosen discipline. The colours are:
- Red, for warriors
- Green, for healers
- Purple, for alchemists
- Black, for the High Lord
- Brown, for novices who have not yet chosen a discipline
There are also colours denoting rank:
- Black sashes, for Heads of Discipline.
- Blue robes, for the administrators
- Black robes, for the High Lord
- Gold sashes, for the King's advisors.
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