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== Version 1 ==
'''Date:''' 2008-01-10 04:15:09 GMT
'''Author:''' AndrewGronosky
'''Comment:''' Initial version
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The Order of Hermes (also Enigmatic Order of Hermes or, informally, the Order) is the fictional organization to which [[Magi|magi]] in Ars Magica belong. All wizards in the Order of Hermes can use a powerful, flexible form of magic called [[Hermetic magic]].  Most of them speak [[Latin]] as a common language, enabling magi from across [[Mythic Europe]] to share magical books and spells.

Most magi in the Order live in [[Covenant|covenants]] but some prefer a solitary existence.

== Houses

Magi in the Order of Hermes belong to one of twelve [[Houses of Hermes ]]. 

== Law and Politics

The Order has its own legal system, called the [[Code of Hermes]].  It is governed by regional councils of magi known as [[Tribunal|Tribunals]].    

== Trademark Notice

Order of Hermes is a trademark of [[White Wolf Inc]].  It is used here without permission and its use should not be construed as a challenge to the ownership of the trademark.  [[Ars Magica]] uses the Order of Hermes trademark with permission.
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== Version 2 ==
'''Date:''' 2008-03-18 12:38:31 GMT
'''Author:''' Yair
'''Comment:''' 
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The Order of Hermes (also Enigmatic Order of Hermes or, informally, the Order) is the fictional organization to which [[Magi|magi]] in Ars Magica belong. All wizards in the Order of Hermes can use a powerful, flexible form of magic called [[Hermetic Magic]].  Most of them speak [[Latin]] as a common language, enabling magi from across [[Mythic Europe]] to share magical books and spells.

Most magi in the Order live in [[Covenant|covenants]] but some prefer a solitary existence.

== Law and Politics

The Order has its own legal system, based on the [[Code of Hermes]]. als operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]] that pThe Tribunals operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]] that provide legal advice.

Every [[Magus|magus]] of the Order belogns to one of twelve [[Houses of Hermes ]]. Most magi also hold other political positions (such as a quaesitor) and/or associate with other Hermetic socities, cults, cabals, or so on. [[Hermetic Society]] is a complex thing.

== History

The Order was founded in the 9['th] century by the thirteen [[Founder|Founders]]. It has since known many political turmoils and upheavals, including the [[Tytalus Corruption]] and the [[Schism War]]. A brief depiction of the Order's history is given in [[ArM5]] [[??]]. The ''Houses of Hermes'' series of supplements further provides details on each House's history.

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== Version 3 ==
'''Date:''' 2008-03-18 21:50:49 GMT
'''Author:''' Yair
'''Comment:''' 
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The Order of Hermes (also Enigmatic Order of Hermes or, informally, the Order) is the fictional organization to which [[Magi|magi]] in Ars Magica belong. All wizards in the Order of Hermes can use a powerful, flexible form of magic called [[Hermetic Magic]].  Most of them speak [[Latin]] as a common language, enabling magi from across [[Mythic Europe]] to share magical books and spells.

Most magi in the Order live in [[Covenant|covenants]] but some prefer a solitary existence.

== Law and Politics

The Order has its own legal system, based on the [[Code of Hermes]]. It is governed by regional councils of magi known as [[Tribunal|Tribunals]]. The Tribunals operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]] that provide legal advice.

Every [[Magus|magus]] of the Order belogns to one of twelve [[Houses of Hermes ]]. Most magi also hold other political positions (such as a quaesitor) and/or associate with other Hermetic socities, cults, cabals, or so on. [[Hermetic Society]] is a complex thing.

== History

The Order was founded in the 9['th] century by the thirteen [[Founder|Founders]]. It has since known many political turmoils and upheavals, including the [[Tytalus Corruption]] and the [[Schism War]]. A brief depiction of the Order's history is given in [[ArM5]] 9-10The ''Houses of Hermes'' series of supplements further provides details on each House's history.

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'''Trademark Notice''': Order of Hermes is a trademark of [[White Wolf Inc]].  It is used here without permission and its use should not be construed as a challenge to the ownership of the trademark.  [[Ars Magica]] uses the Order of Hermes trademark with permission.
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== Version 4 ==
'''Date:''' 2008-04-02 12:01:39 GMT
'''Author:''' Yair
'''Comment:''' added link to Hermetic Law
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The Order of Hermes (also Enigmatic Order of Hermes or, informally, the Order) is the fictional organization to which [[Magi|magi]] in Ars Magica belong. All wizards in the Order of Hermes can use a powerful, flexible form of magic called [[Hermetic Magic]].  Most of them speak [[Latin]] as a common language, enabling magi from across [[Mythic Europe]] to share magical books and spells.

Most magi in the Order live in [[Covenant|covenants]] but some prefer a solitary existence.

== Law and Politics

The Order has its own legal system. [[Hermetic Law]] is based on the [[Code of Hermes]] and the [[Peripheral Code]]. The Order is governed by regional councils of magi known as [[Tribunal|Tribunals]]. The Tribunals operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]]. of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]].

Every [[Magus|magus]] of the Order belogns to one of twelve [[Houses of Hermes ]]. Most magi also hold other political positions (such as a quaesitor) and/or associate with other Hermetic socities, cults, cabals, or so on. [[Hermetic Society]] is a complex thing.

== History

The Order was founded in the 9['th] century by the thirteen [[Founder|Founders]]. It has since known many political turmoils and upheavals, including the [[Tytalus Corruption]] and the [[Schism War]]. A brief depiction of the Order's history is given in [[ArM5]] 9-10. The ''Houses of Hermes'' series of supplements further provides details on each House's history.

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'''Trademark Notice''': Order of Hermes is a trademark of [[White Wolf Inc]].  It is used here without permission and its use should not be construed as a challenge to the ownership of the trademark.  [[Ars Magica]] uses the Order of Herm
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== Version 5 ==
'''Date:''' 2009-05-09 01:18:51 GMT
'''Author:''' AndrewGronosky
'''Comment:''' Added pramble, Parma Magica, number of magi
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[begin:.preamble]
Let us work together as one and grow hale and strong.
["--The Hermetic Oath]
[end:.preamble]

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Let us work together as one and grow hale and strong.
["--The Hermetic Oath]
[end:.preamble]

The Order of Hermes (also Enigmatic Order of Hermes or, informally, the Orderknow a special kind of defensive magic called [[Parma Magica]] and nearly all can  the fictional organization to which [[Magi|magi]] in Ars Magica belong. All wizards in the Order of Hermes know a special kind of defensive magic called [[Parma Magica]] and near[[Book | books]] and [[Spell | spells]].

= Composition

Every [[Magus|magus]] of the Order belongs to one of t[Hermetic Society]] is a complex thing.

According to [[Fifth Edtion]], there are about 1200 magi in the Order (page 9, first paragraph). Most magi in the Order live in groups called [[Covenant|covenants]] but sAccording to [[Fifth Edtion]], there are about 1200 magi in the Order (page 9, first paragraph). Most magi in the Order live in groups called [[Covenant|covenants]] but some prefer a solitary existence.

= Law and Politics

The Order has its own legal system. [[Hermetic Law]] is based on the [[Code of Hermes]] and the [[Peripheral Code]].  The Order is governed by regional councils of magi known as [[Regional Tribunal|Tribunals]]. The Tribunals operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]].

= History

The Order was founded in the 9['th] century by the tweleve [[Founder|Founders]] under the leadership of [[Bonisagus the Founder | Bonisagus]] and [[Trianoma]].  Its magic and traditions are loosely based on the ancient Roman [[Cult of Mercury]].

It has since known many political turmoils and upheavals, including the [[Tytalus Corruption]] and the [[gional councils of magi known as [[Regional Tribunal|Tribunals]]. The Tribunals operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]].

= History

The Order was founde= References

* [[ArM5]], pages 9-10

= See Also

* [[Houses of Hermes True Lineages]] contains more information about the Order's law and politics
* [[Houses of Hermes Book | Houses of Hermes]], the [[Third Edition]] supplement
* [[Order of Hermes Book | Order of Hermes]], the [[Second Edition]] supplement

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'''Trademark Notice''': Order of Hermes is a trademark of [[White Wolf]], Incof [[Bonisagus the Founder | Bonisagus]] and [[Trianoma]].  Its magic and traditions are loosely based on the ancient Roman [[Cult of Mercury]].

It has since known many political turmoils an
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== Version 6 ==
'''Date:''' 2009-05-09 21:14:55 GMT
'''Author:''' AndrewGronosky
'''Comment:''' Corrected date of Founding
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[begin:.preamble]
Let us work together as one and grow hale and strong.
["--The Hermetic Oath]
[end:.preamble]

The Order of Hermes (also Enigmatic Order of Hermes or, informally, the Order) is the fictional organization to which [[Magi|magi]] in Ars Magica belong. All wizards in the Order of Hermes know a special kind of defensive magic called [[Parma Magica]] and nearly all can use a powerful, flexible form of magic called [[Hermetic Magic]].  Most of them speak [[Latin]] as a common language, enabling magi from across [[Mythic Europe]] to share magical [[Book | books]] and [[Spell | spells]].

= Composition

Every [[Magus|magus]] of the Order belongs to one of twelve [[Houses of Hermes ]]. Most magi also hold other political positions (such as a quaesitor) and/or associate with other Hermetic socities, cults, cabals, or so on. [[Hermetic Society]] is a complex thing.

According to [[Fifth Edtion]], there are about 1200 magi in the Order (page 9, first paragraph). Most magi in the Order live in groups called [[Covenant|covenants]] but some prefer a solitary existence.

= Law and Politics

The Order has its own legal system. [[Hermetic Law]] is based on the [[Code of Hermes]] and the [[Peripheral Code]].  The Order is governed by regional councils of magi known as [[Regional Tribunal|Tribunals]]. The Tribunals operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]].

= History

The Order was founded in 767 A.D. leve [[Founder|Founders]] under the leadership of [[Bonisagus the Founder | Bonisagus]] and [[Trianoma]].  Its magic and traditions are loosely based on the ancient Roman [[Cult of Mercury]].

It has since known many political turmoils and upheavals, including the [[Tytalus Corruption]] and the [[Schism War]]. A brief depiction of the Order's history is given in [[ArM5]] 9-10. The ''Houses of Hermes'' series of supplements further provides details on each House's history.

= References

* [[ArM5]], pages 9-10

= See Also

* [[Houses of Hermes True Lineages]] contains more information about the Order's law and politics
* [[Houses of Hermes Book | Houses of Hermes]], the [[Third Edition]] supplement
* [[Order of Hermes Book | Order of Hermes]], the [[Second Edition]] supplement

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'''Trademark Notice''': Order of Hermes is a trademark of [[White Wolf]], Inc.  It is used here without permission and its use should not be construed as a challenge to the ownership of the trademark.  [[Ars Magica]] uses the Order of Hermes trademark with permission.
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== Version 7 ==
'''Date:''' 2010-03-10 02:48:41 GMT
'''Author:''' AndrewGronosky
'''Comment:''' 
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{{preface|
Let us work together as one and grow hale and strong.}}

{{preface|�The Hermetic Oath}}


The Order of Hermes (also Enigmatic Order of Hermes or, informally, the Order) is the fictional organization to which [[Magi|magi]] in Ars Magica belong. All wizards in the Order of Hermes know a special kind of defensive magic called [[Parma Magica]] and nearly all can use a powerful, flexible form of magic called [[Hermetic Magic]].  Most of them speak [[Latin]] as a common language, enabling magi from across [[Mythic Europe]] to share magical [[Book | books]] and [[Spell | spells]].

= Composition

Every [[Magus|magus]] of the Order belongs to one of twelve [[Houses of Hermes ]]. Most magi also hold other political positions (such as a quaesitor) and/or associate with other Hermetic socities, cults, cabals, or so on. [[Hermetic Society]] is a complex thing.

According to [[Fifth Edtion]], there are about 1200 magi in the Order (page 9, first paragraph). Most magi in the Order live in groups called [[Covenant|covenants]] but some prefer a solitary existence.

= Law and Politics

The Order has its own legal system. [[Hermetic Law]] is based on the [[Code of Hermes]] and the [[Peripheral Code]].  The Order is governed by regional councils of magi known as [[Regional Tribunal|Tribunals]]. The Tribunals operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]].

= History

The Order was founded in 767 A.D. by the tweleve [[Founder|Founders]] under the leadership of [[Bonisagus the Founder | Bonisagus]] and [[Trianoma]].  Its magic and traditions are loosely based on the ancient Roman [[Cult of Mercury]].

It has since known many political turmoils and upheavals, including the [[Tytalus Corruption]] and the [[Schism War]]. A brief depiction of the Order's history is given in [[ArM5]] 9-10. The ''Houses of Hermes'' series of supplements further provides details on each House's history.

= References

* [[ArM5]], pages 9-10

= See Also

* [[Houses of Hermes True Lineages]] contains more information about the Order's law and politics
* [[Houses of Hermes Book | Houses of Hermes]], the [[Third Edition]] supplement
* [[Order of Hermes Book | Order of Hermes]], the [[Second Edition]] supplement

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'''Trademark Notice''': Order of Hermes is a trademark of [[White Wolf]], Inc.  It is used here without permission and its use should not be construed as a challenge to the ownership of the trademark.  [[Ars Magica]] uses the Order of Hermes trademark with permission.
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== Version 8 ==
'''Date:''' 2010-03-10 02:49:02 GMT
'''Author:''' AndrewGronosky
'''Comment:''' Fixed link & formatting
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{{preface|
Let us work together as one and grow hale and strong.}}

{{preface|�The Hermetic Oath}}


The Order of Hermes (also Enigmatic Order of Hermes or, informally, the Order) is the fictional organization to which [[Magi|magi]] in Ars Magica belong. All wizards in the Order of Hermes know a special kind of defensive magic called [[Parma Magica]] and nearly all can use a powerful, flexible form of magic called [[Hermetic Magic]].  Most of them speak [[Latin]] as a common language, enabling magi from across [[Mythic Europe]] to share magical [[Book | books]] and [[Spell | spells]].

= Composition

Every [[Magus|magus]] of the Order belongs to one of twelve [[Houses of Hermes ]]. Most magi also hold other political positions (such as a quaesitor) and/or associate with other Hermetic socities, cults, cabals, or so on. [[Hermetic Society]] is a complex thing.

According to [[Fifth Edition]], there are about 1200 magi in the Order (page 9, first paragraph). Most magi in the Order live in groups called [[Covenant|covenants]] but some prefer a solitary existence.

= Law and Politics

The Order has its own legal system. [[Hermetic Law]] is based on the [[Code of Hermes]] and the [[Peripheral Code]].  The Order is governed by regional councils of magi known as [[Regional Tribunal|Tribunals]]. The Tribunals operate as courts of law, with the aid of [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]].

= History

The Order was founded in 767 A.D. by the tweleve [[Founder|Founders]] under the leadership of [[Bonisagus the Founder | Bonisagus]] and [[Trianoma]].  Its magic and traditions are loosely based on the ancient Roman [[Cult of Mercury]].

It has since known many political turmoils and upheavals, including the [[Tytalus Corruption]] and the [[Schism War]]. A brief depiction of the Order's history is given in [[ArM5]] 9-10. The ''Houses of Hermes'' series of supplements further provides details on each House's history.

= References

* [[ArM5]], pages 9-10

= See Also

* [[Houses of Hermes True Lineages]] contains more information about the Order's law and politics
* [[Houses of Hermes Book | Houses of Hermes]], the [[Third Edition]] supplement
* [[Order of Hermes Book | Order of Hermes]], the [[Second Edition]] supplement

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'''Trademark Notice''': Order of Hermes is a trademark of [[White Wolf]], Inc.  It is used here without permission and its use should not be construed as a challenge to the ownership of the trademark.  [[Ars Magica]] uses the Order of Hermes trademark with permission.
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