Legacy:Order of hermes
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Date: 2008-01-10 04:15:09 GMT Author: AndrewGronosky Comment: Initial version
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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Date: 2008-03-18 12:38:31 GMT Author: Yair Comment:
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. --- '''Trademark e. Ev''': y [[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
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Date: 2008-03-18 21:50:49 GMT Author: Yair Comment:
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. --- '''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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Date: 2008-04-02 12:01:39 GMT Author: Yair Comment: added link to Hermetic Law
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. --- '''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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Date: 2009-05-09 01:18:51 GMT Author: AndrewGronosky Comment: Added pramble, Parma Magica, number of magi
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Date: 2009-05-09 21:14:55 GMT Author: AndrewGronosky Comment: Corrected date of Founding
[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 --- '''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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Date: 2010-03-10 02:48:41 GMT Author: AndrewGronosky Comment:
{{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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Date: 2010-03-10 02:49:02 GMT Author: AndrewGronosky Comment: Fixed link & formatting
{{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.