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== Non-Hermetic Magic ==
== Non-Hermetic Magic ==
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]].  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]].


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* [[Beast Masters]], feral magicians that summon and control wild beasts.  
* [[Beast Masters]], feral magicians that summon and control wild beasts.  
* [[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 related to [[Damhan-Allaidh]], the Gaelic arch-nemesis of the [[Order of Hermes|Order]], and detailed more in [[Realms of Power: The Infernal]].
* [[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]]).
* [[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]].

Revision as of 06:26, 26 November 2012

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.

Non-Hermetic Magic

Members of House Ex Miscellanea are (usually) full Hermetic 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 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. The mentioned major traditions are:

  • The Columbae, masters of warding from Wales.
  • The Donatores Requietis Aeternae, a young tradition of magi with religious background and connections, to be found mainly in the Normandy Tribunal.
  • 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 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.

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

References

  • HoHS 101-139 provides the extended 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).

Legacy Page

The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at Legacy:house_ex_miscellanea