In contrast, attendance at a Circle in Tevinter is not an obligation, but a privilege, as they are considered prestigious academies, not mage prisons. The child, now considered an apprentice, is then raised and trained by the Circle until they reach adulthood, at which time they must either undergo the Harrowing or be made Tranquil. The investigating templars will determine whether the mage will be made Tranquil, killed, or released to be trained under supervision. If a mage has deliberately caused harm or death to others, it is customary to imprison them when they are first brought to the Circle until an inquiry is made. This ensures the mages' compliance, as templars can track runaways through their blood. Upon joining a Circle, mages have a few drops of their blood taken by the First Enchanter and placed in a phylactery. Highborn children who are able to use magic lose all claims to their family's estates and titles when they are taken. The Circle is allowed to take any child from their families as soon as they show signs of magical ability (usually between the ages of four and fourteen ), including those from royalty and nobility. between joining and suffering various deaths of body or spirit.” ― Mouse
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