Magical Focus

In Fifth Edition, Major Magical Focus and Minor Magical Focus are (Major and Minor) Hermetic Virtues. A character may only have one Magical Focus.

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[begin:block|.quote] Certamen's not "too broad". It does cover all forms and techniques, but only on occassions of magical dueling between consenting parties. I mean, its contextually so narrow that it is almost worthless. It is worthwhile if:

the other guy doesn't have it. the Tribunal won't just over-rule the whole thing the loser isn't willing to go to Wizrd's War both sides can't just hire someone with it.

So, it's a very, very narrow focus...and the opportunity cost is huge. Sure, you are a good duelist in very limited circumstances, for which you gave up what? Healing? Flames? Commanding mortal armies? [end:block|.quote] The House Virtue is also often criticized for the opportunity cost Timothy mentions, and it is a common House Rule to allow a second Focus or another Virtue in its stead.

Another controversial focus is the Minor Magical Focus in Swords, granted by the Confraternity of of Roland in Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults. Arguably, the increased power is acceptable as it is a Mystery, rather than a usual Magical Fo

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