Founded by the Arcane Ascendants to run the continent of Arterria and divided the land into the different baronies, appointing Magi (Baronies) as they saw fit.
Typically, as with most humans, the more important members being given the most productive/valuable lands, while others given less productive land, even if greater landmass.
Each barony has a Magi (Baronies) at its head. Farofaen: Darius Thornfield Arcanite Mountains: Threshia Goldenmane