Lore
The Magic of Imarel - by T.A. Saunders ©2009, revision v2.9, 12.16.14
As stated previously, students of magic are assigned different color robes so instructors can more readily sort what kind of student he or she is dealing with at any given time. When the title of Mage is earned, it is no longer required that a mage wear robes of any kind. Simply, all magi are restricted to not wearing armor of any kind as it makes channeling magical energies within one's self difficult. Most wizards will have sorcerously reinforced clothing by this point anyway, so the point is a moot one.
However, there are special ranks within the wizardly community that require robes to be worn, at least for special function or for events that require the skill and knowledge of the mage in question recognized. These ranks and the special robes worn are listed below:
School of Magic Instructor
These robes are always black with platinum runes lining cuffs and hem of the robes. Instructors are expected to wear these robes at all official functions and events they might attend and are expected to wear a more serviceable version of the robes into battle, during war-time.
School of Magic Headmaster
The Headmaster's robes are always indigo blue with golden runes on the collar and trim. Headmasters are expected to wear these robes at all official functions and events they might attend and are expected to wear a more serviceable version of the robes into battle, during war-time.
Farwind Justicar
The legendary mage-hunters of Farwind are known by the white robes they were with silver runes. Justicars are expected to don these robes whenever acting on official business of the High Council of Farwind.
Kiris Miran Necromancer
The robes of the Kiris Miran are always blood red with black runes lining the collar and trim. Most Kiris Miran Necromancers are proud of their station and choose to wear their robes openly though such is not required.
Kiris Miran Shadowmancer
The masters of the Kiris Miran wear black robes save for a single red rune on the lapel. Most Kiris Miran Shadowmancers are proud of their station and choose to wear their robes openly though such is not required.
Illumina Valos Elementalist
This cabal of exclusively Moon Elf Elementalists of Windsong don silver robes with white runes etched on the trim and the collars. These are worn for ceremonies only and are not a requirement for the legendary elementalists of Windsong to wear openly.
Shar'Vaire Theocrat
The robes of the Theocrat are always charcoal grey with ruby runes lining the trim of the robe. The Theocrat wears his or her robes as a warning to others that he or she is not to be trifled with and indeed, one should be most wary of any individual wearing these robes as the Shar`Vaire Theocrat has access to magic no other race on Imarel can claim and they are usually most willing to use it.