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The expanded [[Canon|canon]] provided in [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] describes the House as a competitive society of artisans who take great pride in their work, with little structure (at least outside the [[Confraternity|Confraternities]]). It also emphasizes the [[Cult of Vulcan]], expunged of deity worship, in its traditions, and presents several [[Inner Mystery|Inner Mysteries]] of great appeal to the Verditius. | The expanded [[Canon|canon]] provided in [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] describes the House as a competitive society of artisans who take great pride in their work, with little structure (at least outside the [[Confraternity|Confraternities]]). It also emphasizes the [[Cult of Vulcan]], expunged of deity worship, in its traditions, and presents several [[Inner Mystery|Inner Mysteries]] of great appeal to the Verditius. | ||
The expansion has been criticized in that its introduction of the mechanic of [[Verditius Hubris]] pigeonholes Verditius magi into that specific archetype, and for allowing a mundane | The expansion has been criticized in that its introduction of the mechanic of [[Verditius Hubris]] pigeonholes Verditius magi into that specific archetype, and for allowing a mundane vendetta to feature prominently in the House's history. The mystery of the [[Automata]] was also criticized as being complex and ultimately unrewarding, and the [[Verditius Elder Runes]] mystery is sometimes claimed to be ''too'' effective if wielded right. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
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=== Living Members === | === Living Members === | ||
* Peter von | * Peter von Würzburg (see [[Fengheld]]): [[Guardians of the Forest|Guardians of the Forest: The Rhine Tribunal]] page 84 | ||
* [[Stouritus]] | * [[Primus]] [[Stouritus of Verditius]] | ||
=== Famous Members (deceased) === | === Famous Members (deceased) === | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* The core | * The core description is given in [[ArM5]] 12-13. | ||
* The expanded [[Canon|canon]] is provided in [[ | * The expanded [[Canon|canon]] is provided in [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] 107-137, and was penned by [[Matt Ryan]]. | ||
== Legacy Page == | |||
The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:house_verditius]] | The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:house_verditius]] | ||
[[Category:House Verditius]] | |||
[[Category:Houses of Hermes]] | [[Category:Houses of Hermes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:15, 19 June 2014
| House Verditius | |
|---|---|
| Motto |
"Omnia nostra instrumenta." (All things are our tools) |
| Symbol | Hand with a ring on each finger |
| Primus | Stouritus of Verditius |
| Domus Magna | Verdi |
One of the twelve Houses of the Order of Hermes, House Verditius harbors the foremost magical artisans of the Order. In Fifth Edition it is a Mystery Cult, continuing the Cult of Hephaestus. Its domus magna is Verdi, in the Roman Tribunal.
Verditius magi are characterized by their lack of ability to cast Formulaic spells without casting tools on the one hand, and their unique capabilities in enchanting items on the other. These are based on the Outer Mystery of Verditius Magic (ArM5 93).
The expanded canon provided in Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults describes the House as a competitive society of artisans who take great pride in their work, with little structure (at least outside the Confraternities). It also emphasizes the Cult of Vulcan, expunged of deity worship, in its traditions, and presents several Inner Mysteries of great appeal to the Verditius.
The expansion has been criticized in that its introduction of the mechanic of Verditius Hubris pigeonholes Verditius magi into that specific archetype, and for allowing a mundane vendetta to feature prominently in the House's history. The mystery of the Automata was also criticized as being complex and ultimately unrewarding, and the Verditius Elder Runes mystery is sometimes claimed to be too effective if wielded right.
Members
Magi of House Verditius mentioned in canon include:
Living Members
- Peter von Würzburg (see Fengheld): Guardians of the Forest: The Rhine Tribunal page 84
- Primus Stouritus of Verditius
Famous Members (deceased)
References
- The core description is given in ArM5 12-13.
- The expanded canon is provided in Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults 107-137, and was penned by Matt Ryan.
Legacy Page
The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at Legacy:house_verditius