Sorcerers and sorceresses were often slain by relatives of their supposed victims. The Astromancers are an ancient league of mages (sorcerers and sorceresses) who have protected Gemina. Many of her ancestors were sorceresses and priestesses. Several Renaissance epics of the 16th century include lascivious sorceresses based on the Circe figure. Magicians who are female may be called "Sorceresses," but the may not become king. She was member of the Lodge of Sorceresses. The stories feature skillful swordswomen and powerful sorceresses, working from a variety of motives. Another background story revolves around the formation of the Lodge of Sorceresses. He is the father of the triplet Sorceresses, Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm. The "Triplet Sorceresses" are the children of Ivy and Grey. Cid and Edea had established Garden and SeeD primarily to defeat corrupt sorceresses. Their children are the triplets, Sorceresses Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm. Hence, several Sorceresses reign as King.