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'''Legends of Hermes''' is a supplement detailing five magi from the [[Order of Hermes|Order of Hermes']] history. These may be the most detailed characters in the history of the game's publication as the book is what has become the standard 144 pages. | '''Legends of Hermes''' is a supplement detailing five magi from the [[Order of Hermes|Order of Hermes']] history. These may be the most detailed characters in the history of the game's publication as the book is what has become the standard 144 pages. | ||
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| Product Information | |
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| Rules Edition: | Fifth Edition |
| Abbreviation: | LoH |
| Product Type: | Character sourcebook |
| Author(s): | Timothy Ferguson (Thomae), Mark Lawford (Conciatta), Mark Shirley (Herisson), Neil Taylor (Fortunata), Erik Tyrrell (Hermanus) |
| Publisher: | Atlas Games |
| Product Number: | AG0297 |
| ISBN: | 1-58978-121-X |
| Release date: | June 2011 |
| Format: | Hardcover, 144 pages |
| Availability: | In print, PDF available |
Legends of Hermes is a supplement detailing five magi from the Order of Hermes' history. These may be the most detailed characters in the history of the game's publication as the book is what has become the standard 144 pages.
Subject and Content
The five chapters concern
- Conciatta of Bonisagus
- Fortunata of Jerbiton
- Hérisson of Bjornaer
- Thomae of Tytalus
- Hermanus of Tremere
All are historical characters from the history of the Order of Hermes, who are renowned for their deeds and achievements. Full details of their work and fates are revealed, and the chapters each provide material for many stories as player characters investigate their legacies. As such much of the material can not be summarised without spoilers: therefore the entries for the characters given are limited to what Legends of Hermes states is known to all in the Order about them.
Opinions and Reviews
This book served a valuable purpose in expanding Hermetic History and the named magi of the Order of Hermes, and is also similar to Hermetic Projects in showing what can be done with the rules with highly focussed characters. While in a sense an "adventure book", the material is also interesting in developing and fleshing out the way the Order has developed: Conciatta of Bonisagus being particularly important in terms of showing us that the Founders lacked generic Vim spells against Realms, and explaining to some extent why spells like Ward Against the Faeries of the Mountain were originally developed. -- Christian Jensen Romer
External links
- Official Product Page at Atlas Games. The following free downloads can be found there:
- A PDF copy of the Table of Contents.
- A zip file containing maps related to three of the described characters.