- Magic is tightly controlled because it basically leads to weaponized humans
- Candle based theming
- Wax - Initiates and aspirants who are clearly softer mages meant for court
- Tallow - the starting mages destined for lives of violence
- Chandler - A candle-maker, but also the person in charge of running mage schools
- Wick - The person who inducts new mages
Key Individuals
- Chandler - The head of students and education,
- Wick - In charge of testing students, bringing them back to the guild, killing rejects
- Jane - Infiltration master teacher