Circle of 8

Supposedly an organization of wizards within the Dweomersecte, the Circle of 8 is believed to be dedicated to the principle of neutral promotion of the arcane arts. That is not believed to be its actual name and wherever it has been found, the stylized 8 always appears to be written on its side.

Stories allege that it was founded by Archmage Balakarde after he was force to agree to the Censure, he was later asked to step down by his fellow council members who believed that he had lost his mind and become obsessive after the death of his sister.

There are only seven current members of the circle: Mordenkainen, Drawmij, Otto, Bigby, Otiluke, Tenser, Nystul, and Rary. Bucknard, a previous member, has vacated his spot. It has not been filled.

Magister Bucknard

Bucknard was a powerful human wizard, and former member of the Circle of 8. His name is a mispronunciation of Balakarde. He was described as affable, esteemed, talented and powerful, yet stubborn and headstrong. He had a twin sister named Maralee, who also was also a former member of the Circle of 8.

In 5056ey, Bucknard's sister and adventuring companion, Maralee, was slain. Bucknard never recovered from her untimely death. At the height of his power, Bucknard began deeply obsessing over ancient manuscripts relating to undeath. He grew increasingly secluded and paranoid, no longer confiding in his closest friends. He was convinced that the Dweomersecte had been infiltrated by a deep evil, but was seen by his fellow members as paranoid and delusional.

After abruptly resigning from the Circle of 8 in 5057ey he was never heard from again.