Let’s take a look at what 1E gaming elements relate specifically to the Magaambya and see what there is to learn. Who knows, this may also inform us on what we might see in future Lost Omens books. If you want to explore any of the rules elements mentioned below, I recommend visiting the Archives of Nethys website: https://www.aonprd.com/.
If you know of anything I missed (magic item, spell, feat, trait, etc.) please let me know!
MAGAAMBYA
Archetype/Prestige: Magaambyan Initiate
Religion: When practiced, generally non-evil religions
Institution: Magaambya
Structure: Generally arranged within the structure of the school or unorganized former students that did not complete their studies but remain in good standing with the school.
Location: Nantambu, Mwangi Expanse
Ancestry: Any
Lore: Those who are accepted as students within the Magaambya are known as Magaambyan Initiates. These students range from the newly enrolled, to individuals that have spent several years studying without ever formally graduating. Those students that leave the Magaambya without graduating but remain in good standing with the school are still considered Magaambyan Initiates by the school. The Magaambya sees these former students as a resource and doesn’t hesitate to reach out to a former student for assistance, if the former student is willing.
See Also: Additional 1E material specific to the Magaambya is collected below.
2E Note: This is appears to have been updated and replaced by the Background “Magaambya Academic” and the Archetype “Maagambyan Attendant”. However, the theme of this Archetype is included in text as an academic rank, the “Magaambyan Initiate” being the entry level rank a student gains from being enrolled in the school. See “Lost Omens: Character Guide”
Archetype/Prestige: Magaambyan Arcanist (Note: The term Arcanist in this context is independent of the 1E Player Class: Arcanist)
Religion: When practiced, generally non-evil religions
Institution: Magaambya
Structure: Generally arranged within the structure of the school or unorganized graduates that continue their studies outside of the school.
Location: Nantambu, Mwangi Expanse et al
Ancestry: Any
Lore: Those who complete their initial studies and graduate from the Magaambya can continue their education as Magaambyan Arcanists. This continuing education is most often done in affiliation with the school with Magaambyan Arcanists serving as a mix of professional student and field agent. Although rare, some graduates continue the studies and training of a Magaambyan Arcanist independent of the school. As long as these graduates remain in good standing with the Magaambya their independent studies and training are endorsed by the school.
See Also: Additional 1E material specific to the Magaambya is collected below.
2E Note: This appears to be updated and replaced by the 2E Archetypes “Maagambyan Attendant” and “Halcyon Speaker.”
Archetype/Prestige: Enlightened Bloodrager
Religion: When practiced, generally non-evil religions
Institution: Magaambya
Structure: Generally arranged within the structure of the school or unorganized graduates
Location: Nantambu, Mwangi Expanse et al
Ancestry: Any
Lore: The Magaambya has developed curriculum and studies around a wide variety of magical expressions to include the magic of Bloodragers. These studies have led to unique training that allows Bloodragers to keep from becoming lost within their rage. Instead they learn to understand their strong emotions and how those emotions interact with their blood magic. Once achieving this understanding and internalizing these teachings, these students become known as Enlightened Bloodragers. Although highly regarded for this personal accomplishment by those within the Magaambya, when encountered by other Bloodragers this “enlightenment” is regarded with suspicion and mistrust. In the most extreme cases this “enlightenment” is met with hostility when there is a strong cultural tradition of encouraging and embracing ones bloodrage.
See Also: Additional 1E material specific to the Magaambya is collected below.
2E Note: Not updated at this time.
Archetype/Prestige: Magaambyan Telepath
Religion: When practiced, generally non-evil religions
Institution: Magaambya
Structure: Generally arranged within the structure of the school or unorganized graduates
Location: Nantambu, Mwangi Expanse et al
Ancestry: Any
Lore: While the Magaambya is well known for its curriculum regarding the study of arcane and primal magic the school is not limited to the study of just those magical traditions. Those who graduate as a Magaambyan Telepath focus on the study of occult magic. These students learn to connect their mind to nature, allowing them to understand, influence, and communicate with the natural world.
See Also: Additional 1E material specific to the Magaambya is collected below.
2E Note: Not updated at this time.
Archetype/Prestige: Halcyon Druid
Religion: Appears to be a mix of the Green Faith and the teachings of Old-Mage Jatembe.
Institution: Halcyon Circle
Structure: Arranged by the strictures of the Halcyon Druid Circle, specifics not provided.
Location: Nantambu, Mwangi Expanse et al
Ancestry: Any
Lore: The Halcyon Circle has strong connections with the Magaambya and the two organizations work closely together. Many of the druids of the Halcyon Circle either spent time studying at the Magaambya or are graduates from the Magaambya. However, being a current or former student at the Magaambya is not a requirement for joining the circle. Additionally, the Halcyon Circle works directly with Nantambu, serving as peacekeepers and intermediaries for the city and the surrounding environment. Unlike most druid circles the Halcyon Circle incorporates the teachings of Old-Mage Jatembe resulting in these druids typically having far greater knowledge of outer planar beings such as celestials and fiends. The physical features of celestials and fiends are commonly incorporated into the masks worn by Halcyon Druids with the images of Agathions being the most popular.
See Also: Additional 1E material specific to the Magaambya is collected below.
2E Note: Not updated at this time. The 2E Archetype “Halcyon Speaker” thematically updates this archetype, with the exception that there is no discussion of how the 2E archetype relates to the Halcyon Circle.
Archetype/Prestige: Magic Warrior
Religion: When practiced, generally non-evil religions
Institution: At least partially associated with the Magaambya, unclear if there is a separate institution that is closely aligned with the Magaambya or if this is a sub-organization within the Magaambya.
Structure: Unclear, they have a strong connection to the Magaambya, and all Magic Warriors swear the Oath of the Magic Warriors, however, who their leaders are and how they are arranged has not been detailed as far as I can tell.
Location: Nantambu, Mwangi Expanse et al
Ancestry: Any
Lore: The Magic Warriors have inherited their traditions from the legendary Ten Magic Warriors of Old-Mage Jatembe. The Magic Warriors focus on blending magical aptitude with marital prowess. This leads most Magic Warriors to follow the path of the Magus Class, although any approach to mixing martial and magical abilities is accepted. The Magic Warriors are closely aligned with the Magaambya and many of them are current or former students of the school. Magic Warriors sacrifice their public identities and wear masks that resemble an animal from which they take inspiration. The animal mask chosen by a Magic Warrior is a personal choice, and a Magic Warrior may change their mask over the course of their career.
See Also: Additional 1E material specific to the Magaambya is collected below.
2E Note: This has been updated as the 2E Archetype “Magic Warrior.” The relationship between the Magic Warriors and the Magaambya remains unclear, especially after a student graduates. The Magic Warriors appear to continue to serve the Magaambya as a specialized military force, although more information is still needed.
Archetype/Prestige: Agathiel
Religion: Generally align with or worship Agathions
Institution: Not specific to a particular institution, however most often found serving with either the Magic Warriors or with the Kyonin Elves.
Structure: This is not a closely associated group and depends on the specific affiliation of individuals.
Location: Typically the Magaambya or the Mwangi Expanse generally, and Kyonin, et al.
Ancestry: Any
Lore: The ritual for becoming an Agathiel was originally practiced by the Kyonin Elves, however, this ritual, on Golarion, was lost when the Kyonin Elves departed Golarion. Old-Mage Jatembe independently discovered the ritual through his magical studies and spread knowledge of the ritual throughout the Mwangi Expanse. As a result, those who become Agathiels are most frequently found in the Mwangi Expanse and are usually serving with the Magic Warriors. However, with the return of the Kyonin Elves, the ritual to become an Agathiel is again practiced in Kyonin.
See Also: Additional 1E material specific to the Magaambya is collected below.
2E Note: Not updated at this time.
See Also: Primal Magic (Arcanist Exploit), Wisdom of Jatembe, Three Warriors Edition (Spellbook), Wisdom of Jatembe, Six Warriors Edition, (Spellbook) Wisdom of Jatembe, Nine Warriors Edition (Spellbook), Extra Spontaneous Spell Mastery (Feat), Scholar (Feat), Old-Mage Jatembe (NPC), Magaambyan Arcanist (NPC), Ekujae Elves (Alternate Racial Trait), Magaambyan Arcana (Trait), Student of Nantambu (Trait), Jatembe’s Ire (Spell), Planar Inquiry (Spell), Mantle of the Magic Warriors (Ritual).
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I was randomly thinking awhile back about what sort of gods would be popular there, and the combination of arcane and druidic magic (halcyon magic) and the regional interest in Empyreal lords and 'good' magic in particular made me want to hop through Chronicles of the Righteous and find empyreals who might seem particularly well-suited.
As I recall, Imonhiel seemed fairly on-theme to me, although various others (Irez, Soralyon, Halcamora, Bharnarol, etc.) also had degrees of appropriate flavor.
Various others seemed regionally appropriate (Ylimancha among the Zenj, for instance), but she seemed the most on-theme for the university itself, marrying druidic and arcane magical practices towards good ends.
Hey Set, thank you for the insight on the various Empyreal Lords that are well suited for the Mwangi Expanse. That is very helpful.