welve Domus comprise Ordo Hermei. Eleven are traditions that date to the Founding of the Order. The remaining Domus, Ex Miscellanea, was established by Pralix filia Tytalus following her defeat of the Order's first major enemy, the wizard Davnallius.
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Domus Bjornaer |
Domus Bjornaer is a secretive Mystery Cult,
dedicated to protecting the wild places of the earth, and to developing
the powers of the Heartbeast, an animal nature that all magi Bjornaer can assume in some form.
Prima is Falke Bjornaer, at Crintera.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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There isn't one, as this concept is irrelevant to Domus culture |
Genera Domus Bjornaer
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Domus Bonisagi |
Domus Bonisagi is a True Lineage, with two sub-lineages, deriving
from the Founders Bonisagus and Trianoma. Magi Bonisagi are
primarily researchers, striving to further the magical knowledge of Ordo Hermei. Magi Trianomae are primarily political magi and explorers,
seeking to strengthen and expand Ordo Hermei.
Primus Bonisagi is Occultes, at Durenmar.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Quaestio Scholicus |
Theoretical Examination |
Prosapiae Domus Bonisagi
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Domus Criamonis |
Domus Criamonis is a Mystery Cult dedicated to
the pursuit of the Enigma, a vaguely defined concept of the ultimate truth of magic and cosmology. Magi of this Domus pursue
one of several mystical Paths that lead them deeper into the Mystery
of the Domus, and develop strange markings on their bodies,
called stigmata, that represent their progress along the Path
they are following. Seven of these paths have formal groups, called clutches, with a home conventum in one of the Tribunalia.
Prima Criamonis is Muscaria, at Caverna
Umbrae Torquentes, which is the conventum of the Central Clutch,
and home for magi on the Path of the Body.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Initium Semitae |
Setting forth on the Path |
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Domus Ex Miscellanea |
Domus Ex Miscellanea is a Societas, a collection of
disparate traditions, many of whom are looked down upon as mere
hedge wizards by other magi in the Ordo Hermei. Magi Ex Miscellanea may possess unique talents and capabilities, however,
some of which are not duplicable by Hermetic Magic.
Primus Ex Miscellanea is Ebroin, at Cad Gadu.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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No unified tradition; each lineage has its own point of view; many use Provocatio if they do refer to it in Latin, due to the influence of Pralix; others prefer Tentamen |
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Domus Flambonis |
Domus Flambonis is a Societas of magi
who value honor and martial ability. Magi Flambonis are
among the most capable magical combat specialists in the Ordo
Hermei, although they are by no means limited to only combat
magic, and also pursue a variety of other interests.
Prima Flambonis is Ignatia, at Val Negra.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Provocatio |
Challenge |
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Domus Guernici |
Magi of Domus Guernici are most commonly known
through their common role as Quaesitores. However, a third
of all Quaesitores are from other Domus, and a minority
of Magi Guernici are not Quaesitores. Magi Guernici seek to continue the traditions established by their Founder, both
magical and judicial. Following the example of their Founder, Magi
Guernici are nearly universally Christian, and many are devoutly
so.
Prima Guernici is Bilera, at Magvillus.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Periclitatio |
Assay, Trial |
Prosapiae Domus Guernici
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Domus Jerbitonis |
Domus Jerbitonis is a Societas of magi
who pursue Beauty in all of its various manifestations. Magi Jerbitonis are artists, scholars, and diplomats, who are more
likely than other magi to develop strong relationships in mundane society, and many are Gently Gifted.
Primus Jerbitonis is Andru, at Valnastium.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Opus |
Work |
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Domus Merceris |
Gifted magi Merceris are very few in
number. None of the Gifted magi are practicing Christians, and most are actively Pagan.
With one exception, every Gifted magus of Domus Merceris is
descended by blood (consanguinitatis) from the Founder Mercere.
Magi of this Domus possess strange mystical talents, and are
often regarded as eccentric by other magi.
Un-Gifted magi Merceris are known as Redcaps or Caduceatores, and serve a variety
of vital roles in Ordo Hermei, from delivering messages between conventa, to trading in vis, books, and even discipuli.
Prima Merceris is Insatella, at Harco.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Itiner |
Journey |
Prosapiae Domus Merceris
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Domus Merinitae |
Domus Merinitae is a diverse and unorganized Domus, which is dedicated to understanding and encountering that
which is Fae. Magi of this Domus may pursue any number
of unique mysteries, most of which are built upon the foundation of
Faerie Magic, a balancing of the Realms of Magic and Faerie.
Primus Merinitae is Handri, at Irencillia.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Depectio |
Bargain |
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Domus Tremeris |
Magi of Domus Tremeris are the most organized,
hierarchical, and disciplined within the Order. Domus Tremeris guides, supports, and leverages the careers of its
magi. Following the tradition of their Founder, who developed Certamen with Bonisagus, magi Tremeris are talented
duelists, and the best of them are the very best duelists in Ordo Hermei.
Prima Tremeris is Poena, at Coeris.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Provocatio |
Challenge |
De Domo Tremeris (voluminous pdf)
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Domus Tytali |
Domus Tytali is a Societas of magi who
value individual character and ambition above the rules of society.
Their boundless confidence and drive enables them to achieve great
feats, and magi Tytali are among the most influential
individual magi in the Ordo Hermei. Their ambition and
drive have led them to pursue darkness and vice in the past,
however, and rumors persist that some of them still pursue power through evil means.
Prima Tytali is Asterses, at Fudaris.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Provocatio |
Challenge |
Commentarium pro Domo Tytali
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Domus Verditii |
Magi of Domus Verditii are the pre-eminent
enchanters in Ordo Hermei. Their Mysteries enable them to
craft items of superb quality and enchantments that are unequaled in
power. These magi all suffer from the weakness of their
Founder, however, and the vice of Hubris is an ever-present threat.
Primus Verditii is Stouritus, at Lemnosa.
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Term for "Gauntlet" |
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Opificium |
Work |
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