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''Ex Miscellanea'' is a Latin phrase meaning "out of hash."  House Ex Miscellanea is a loose collection of magi from many different magical traditions. In [[Ars Magica Fifth Edition]], it is considered a [[Societas]].
''Ex Miscellanea'' is a Latin phrase meaning "out of hash."  House Ex Miscellanea is a loose collection of magi from many different magical traditions. In [[Ars Magica Fifth Edition]], it is considered a [[Societas]].


== Non-Hermetic Magic ==
== Ex Miscellanea Traditions ==
Members of House Ex Miscellanea are (usually) full [[Hermetic]] [[Magus|magi]].  However, they possess additional powers that fall outside traditional [[Magic Theory]].  These powers and abilities are remnants of magical practices from before the [[Order of Hermes]] was founded.  In game terms, such magic is usually represented by [[Supernatural Virtue | Supernatural Virtues]] and [[Supernatural Flaw | Flaws]] rather than [[Arts]] and [[Spell | Spells]].
Members of House Ex Miscellanea are (usually) full [[Hermetic]] [[Magus|magi]].<ref>''[[Ars Magica Fifth Edition]]'', p. 11, "House Ex Miscellanea"</ref> However, they possess additional powers that fall outside traditional [[Magic Theory]].  These powers and abilities -- often derisively called [[hedge magic]] -- are remnants of magical [[tradition]]s from before the [[Order of Hermes]] was founded.  In game terms, such magic is usually represented by [[Supernatural Virtue | Supernatural Virtues]] and [[Supernatural Flaw | Flaws]] rather than [[Arts]] and [[Spell | Spells]].


There is no exhaustive list of the [[tradition|traditions]] within the House, and likely there never would be. Practically any hedge tradition can find a comfortable place within this variety. [[HoHS]] does, however, provide eight of the larger traditions, as well as eight less-detailed (and presumably smaller) traditions. It further provides examples of utilizing the same mechanics to represent other traditions. The mentioned major traditions are:
There is no exhaustive list of the [[tradition|traditions]] within the House, and likely there never would be. Practically any hedge tradition can find a comfortable place within this variety. [[HoHS]] does, however, provide eight of the larger traditions, as well as eight less-detailed (and presumably smaller) traditions. It further provides examples of utilizing the same mechanics to represent other traditions.  


* The [[Columbae]], masters of [[Wards|warding]] from Wales.
=== Major Traditions ===
* The [[Donatores Requietis Aeternae]], a young tradition of magi with religious background and connections, to be found mainly in the [[Normandy Tribunal]].
The mentioned major traditions, which include background information and special rules, are:
* The [[Cult of Orpheus]], a [[Mystery Cult]] within House Ex Miscellanea that draws on the ancient mysteries of [[Orpheus]] (although more on his deep connection to his beloved Eurydice than on his music).
* [[Pharmacopoeians]] are master herbalists and healers, employing [[Mythic Herbalism]].
* The [[Line of Pralix|Lineage of Pralix]], a tradition focused on the integration of exotic magi into the [[Order of Hermes]]. Note that it seems unlikely that this is truly one of the largest traditions within the House.
* [[Rustic Magi]] are folk-magicians that usually reside in rural communities. Note that there are "...few Rusticiani in the Order.. ", yet they are counted amongst the largest traditions of the House.
* [[Hermetic Sahirs]] are Islamic wizards of Iberia.
* The [[Seirenes]] are magae that continue a form of lyrical magic that dates back to the sirens of legend.


* The [[Columbae]], masters of [[Wards|warding]] from Wales.<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', "Columbae," pp. 110-115</ref>
* The [[Donatores Requietis Aeternae]], a young tradition of magi with religious background and connections, to be found mainly in the [[Normandy Tribunal]].<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', "The Donatores Requietas Aeternae," pp. 115-120</ref>
* The [[Cult of Orpheus]], a [[Mystery Cult]] within House Ex Miscellanea that draws on the ancient mysteries of [[Orpheus]] (although more on his deep connection to his beloved Eurydice than on his music).<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', "The Cult of Orpheus," pp. 120-123</ref>
* [[Pharmacopoeians]] are master herbalists and healers, employing [[Mythic Herbalism]].<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', "The Pharmacopoeians," pp. 123-126</ref>
* The [[Line of Pralix|Lineage of Pralix]], a tradition focused on the integration of exotic magi into the [[Order of Hermes]]. Note that it seems unlikely that this is truly one of the largest traditions within the House.<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', "The Lineage of Pralix," pp. 126-129</ref>
* [[Rustic Magi]] are folk-magicians who create enchanted items through their [[craft]]s.<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', "Rustic Magi," pp. 130-133</ref> They usually reside in rural communities. Note that there are "...few Rusticiani in the Order.. ", yet they are counted amongst the largest traditions of the House.
* [[Hermetic Sahirs]] are Islamic wizards of [[Iberian Tribunal|Iberia]] who specialize in summoning [[jinn]].<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', "Rustic Magi," pp. 130-133</ref>
* The [[Seirenes]] are magae that continue a form of lyrical magic that dates back to the sirens of legend.<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', "Seirenes," pp. 137-139</ref>
=== Minor Traditions ===
In addition, the following (probably minor) traditions are mentioned:
In addition, the following (probably minor) traditions are mentioned:


* [[Beast Masters]], feral magicians that summon and control wild beasts.  
* [[Beast Masters]], feral magicians that summon and control wild beasts.<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 108, "Beast Masters"</ref>
* [[Damhadh-duidsan]], a lineage related to [[Damhan-Allaidh]], the Gaelic arch-nemesis of the [[Order of Hermes|Order]], and detailed more in [[Realms of Power: The Infernal]].
* [[Damhadh-duidsan]], a lineage of Gaelic rune-wizards related to [[Damhan-Allaidh]], the Gaelic arch-nemesis of the [[Order of Hermes|Order]].<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 108, "Damhan-duidsan"</ref> Some of them command Infernal powers.<ref>''[[Realms of Power: the Infernal]]'', pp. 137-138, "Infernal Societas: The Damhan-Duidsan"</ref>
* [[Hermetic Haruspexes]], diviners and seers (relying on [[Divination and Augury]] from [[The Mysteries Revised Edition]]).
* [[Hermetic Haruspexes]], diviners and seers (relying on [[Divination and Augury]] from ''[[The Mysteries Revised Edition]]'').<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 108, "Hermetic Haruspexes"</ref>
* [[Karaites]], a heretical [[Judaism|Jewish]] sect whose magi utilize several [[Virtues and Flaws]] from [[Realms of Power: The Divine]].
* [[Karaites]], a heretical [[Judaism|Jewish]] sect whose magi utilize several [[Virtues and Flaws]] from ''[[Realms of Power: The Divine]]''.<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 108, "Kariates"</ref>
* [[Malocchi]], an Italian tradition utilizing [[Entrancement]].
* [[Malocchi]], an Italian tradition utilizing [[Entrancement]].<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 108, "Malocchi"</ref>
* [[Scinfolk]], [[Gifted Companion|Gifted Companions]] acting as herb-wives and faerie-doctors through the use of the [[Fertility]] virtue. Although common in [[Mythic Europe]], such hedge wizards may be rare in the Order.
* [[Scinfolk]], [[Gifted Companion|Gifted Companions]] acting as herb-wives and faerie-doctors through the use of the [[Fertility]] virtue. Although common in [[Mythic Europe]], such hedge wizards may be rare in the Order.<ref name="Scinnfolk">''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 109, "Scinnfolk"</ref>
* [[Tempestaria]], a tradition of Germanic weather-witches.
* [[Tempestaria]], a tradition of Germanic weather-witches.<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 109, "Tempestaria"</ref>
* [[Witches of Thessaly]], the former tradition of [[Trianoma]], it is related to the Infernally-tainted [[Daughters of Erichto]] as described in [[Realms of Power: The Infernal]].
* [[Witches of Thessaly]], the former tradition of [[Trianoma]], it is related to the Infernally-tainted [[Daughters of Erichto]] as described in [[Realms of Power: The Infernal]].<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 109, "Witches of Thessaly"</ref>
* [[Koldun]], shamanic Slavic sorcerers who have abandoned their role as ''volkhvy'' (pagan priests); these were extensively described in [[The Dragon and the Bear]] (the [[Fourth Edition]] sourcebook).
 
* [[Trollsynir]], Giant-descended wizards of Scandinavia and Iceland.
=== Independent Traditions ===
* The [[Corrguineach]], Irish wizards with great powers over elemental spirits.
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* Breton bards with great powers of enchanting music.
Some, but not all, traditions within House Ex Miscellanea still exist as [[hedge wizard]]s: not all their members have joined the [[Order of Hermes]]. These include:
* Roman necromancers that terrorize the locals.
 
* [[Taltos]], a Magyar tradition of skinchangers and herbalists.
* [[Rustic Magi]] are rare in the Order of Hermes<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 130, "Culture"</ref>, so presumably there are more outside it.
* [[Sahir]]s have non-Hermetic cousins who are prevalent in the Levant Tribunal.<ref>''[[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]'', p. 133, "Key Facts"</ref>
* [[Scinfolk]] are specifically noted has having "largely resisted integration into Hermetic magic.<ref name="Scinnfolk" />


== References ==
== References ==
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* [[HoHS]] 101-139 provides the extended [[Canon|canonic]] description of the House, including several traditions and guidelines on making new ones. It was written by several authors: [[Erik Dahl]] (Columbae, Rusticiani), [[John Post]] (Donatores, Pharmacoepians, Seirenes), [[Mark Shirley]] (general Ex Misc, Pralicians, Sahirs), and [[Nick Simmonds]] (Cult of Orpheus).
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House Ex Msicellanea
Motto "Totus multitudinem componet."
(The whole consists of many parts)
Symbol Crooked staff
Founder Pralix filia Tytalus
Primus Ebroin
Domus Magna Cad Gadu

House Ex Miscellanea is one of the Houses of the Order of Hermes. Its domus magna is Cad Gadu, in the Stonehenge Tribunal.

Ex Miscellanea is a Latin phrase meaning "out of hash." House Ex Miscellanea is a loose collection of magi from many different magical traditions. In Ars Magica Fifth Edition, it is considered a Societas.

Ex Miscellanea Traditions

Members of House Ex Miscellanea are (usually) full Hermetic magi.[1] However, they possess additional powers that fall outside traditional Magic Theory. These powers and abilities -- often derisively called hedge magic -- are remnants of magical traditions from before the Order of Hermes was founded. In game terms, such magic is usually represented by Supernatural Virtues and Flaws rather than Arts and Spells.

There is no exhaustive list of the traditions within the House, and likely there never would be. Practically any hedge tradition can find a comfortable place within this variety. HoHS does, however, provide eight of the larger traditions, as well as eight less-detailed (and presumably smaller) traditions. It further provides examples of utilizing the same mechanics to represent other traditions.

Major Traditions

The mentioned major traditions, which include background information and special rules, are:

Minor Traditions

In addition, the following (probably minor) traditions are mentioned:

Independent Traditions

Main article: Hedge Magic

Some, but not all, traditions within House Ex Miscellanea still exist as hedge wizards: not all their members have joined the Order of Hermes. These include:

  • Rustic Magi are rare in the Order of Hermes[19], so presumably there are more outside it.
  • Sahirs have non-Hermetic cousins who are prevalent in the Levant Tribunal.[20]
  • Scinfolk are specifically noted has having "largely resisted integration into Hermetic magic.[16]

References

  1. ↑ Ars Magica Fifth Edition, p. 11, "House Ex Miscellanea"
  2. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, "Columbae," pp. 110-115
  3. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, "The Donatores Requietas Aeternae," pp. 115-120
  4. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, "The Cult of Orpheus," pp. 120-123
  5. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, "The Pharmacopoeians," pp. 123-126
  6. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, "The Lineage of Pralix," pp. 126-129
  7. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, "Rustic Magi," pp. 130-133
  8. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, "Rustic Magi," pp. 130-133
  9. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, "Seirenes," pp. 137-139
  10. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 108, "Beast Masters"
  11. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 108, "Damhan-duidsan"
  12. ↑ Realms of Power: the Infernal, pp. 137-138, "Infernal Societas: The Damhan-Duidsan"
  13. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 108, "Hermetic Haruspexes"
  14. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 108, "Kariates"
  15. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 108, "Malocchi"
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 109, "Scinnfolk"
  17. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 109, "Tempestaria"
  18. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 109, "Witches of Thessaly"
  19. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 130, "Culture"
  20. ↑ Houses of Hermes: Societates, p. 133, "Key Facts"

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