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As one would expect, the library is full of shelves. The smell of parchment fills the air, along with the musky smell of old dust and the bitter tang of oak-gall ink.

The room is in a complete mess. The rolls of parchment are jumbled together on the shelves in no apparent order, and most horizontal surfaces (including the floor) have further stacks of vellum and the occasional book.

A sound of snoring emanates from behind one of the piles of books on the main table. It stops at the sound of footsteps, and a sleep-weary voice says

"I'll be with you shortly. Just a few more minute's rest..."

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Order of Hermes

Druids and Diedne (104k) by Brian Fourdraine (added 13/2/00)
This is a detailed article with a historically authentic treatment of druids. Druidic organisation, magic, teaching and beliefs are discussed. This leads to game mechanics for Diedne characters, and a discussion on how House Diedne is/was most likely integrated into the Order of Hermes.
History of the Order of Hermes (47k) by Mark D F Shirley (added 14/3/99)
This article is a fairly comprehensive description of the Order's history, upto and including the 11th century AD. The history differs from the canonical in some ways, most notably with the existence of Lesser Houses.
House Diedne (40k) by Mark Hall (added 28/2/99)
A comprehensive article detailing the exiled House of Diedne. Includes history, current status, rules for Diedne magi, outlook, druidic magic and druidic mystic companions.
House Flambeau - an alternative view (14k) by Lucy Hewitt (added 28/2/99)
A new take on the history and philosophy of House Flambeau.
Societies and Factions (19k) by Mark D F Shirley (added 24/8/98)
An article which describes several unique subsets of magi and Houses; formal groupings, secret societies and traditional lineages.
Tribunals and their Boundaries (10k) by Mark D F Shirley (added 14/3/99)
A description of the geographical extent of the Tribunals, with an accompanying map. These Tribunals differ somewhat from the canonical set. There's also a list of Tribunal officials.
Vis Economy of the Order of Hermes (97k) by Andrew P Smith (added 14/3/99)
An in-depth article in which the Primus of Verditius describes the patterns of vis harvesting, usage and trading throughout the Order. Includes details on a convoluted system of vis trading employed by House Verditius, and lists of vis exchange prices by Tribunal.

Faerie Lore

Faeries of the Novgorod Tribunal (18k) by Olaf Mahl (updated 14/3/99)
This article describes a number of the different types of Fae to be found in this region. Includes complete stats.
Towards a Map of Arcadia (24k) by Mark D F Shirley (added 24/10/98)
A detailed essay written by a magus of Merinita which describes many of the unique realms within Arcadia. Includes a partial map based upon the principal correspondences.

Bestiary

The Book of Beasts (46k index, 568k total) by Timothy Ferguson (added 10/12/98)
This is an entire on-line supplement, of nine chapters, which details everything you could possibly want to know about the animals of Mythic Europe, rules for enchanting familiars, information on incorporating familiars into your saga, beast creation rules and story ideas. Intended as a replacement for the Medieval Bestiary, there are details on over 100 creatures, both mythical and mundane. Chapter 2 is only available through Mythic Perspectives.

Miscellaneous

Bibliography (8k) (updated 2/2/99)
A list of books, fiction and non-fiction, which may be of use or interest to the Ars Magica player or storyguide. If you know of any worthwhile books not mentioned here, please add them to the list.
Things Magi Might Want (3k) by Brian Fourdraine (added 13/2/00)
Does your magus really have everything that money (or magic) can buy? A concise list of items that a magus or covenant might own, or desire to own.

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