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	== Irenciallia ==		== Irenciallia ==

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	Ioannes Acer is the youngest apprentice of Archmage Vinaria, ~~freshlyGauntletted~~. He is young, idealistic, and bound up in a romantic notion of chivalry and honor which that not serve him well should he leave the protective atmosphere of Irencillia. Note that his status as Knight (and its accompanying Vow of Chivalry) has been granted by a Faerie Court, not by a mundane one. Secular lords (should he come into contact with them) will recognize his status, as long as they do not probe too deeply into the identity of his liege. Ioannes would make a suitable player character.		Ioannes Acer is the youngest apprentice of Archmage Vinaria, freshly Gauntletted. He is young, idealistic, and bound up in a romantic notion of chivalry and honor which that not serve him well should he leave the protective atmosphere of Irencillia. Note that his status as Knight (and its accompanying Vow of Chivalry) has been granted by a Faerie Court, not by a mundane one. Secular lords (should he come into contact with them) will recognize his status, as long as they do not probe too deeply into the identity of his liege. Ioannes would make a suitable player character.

	==== Other magi ====		==== Other magi ====

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	Iacob filius Handri is the most politically active magus of Irencillia (excepting perhaps Vinaria), being the somewhat precocious leader of the Elder Gild. He is also in charge of a secret project conceived by Handri upon his succession to the position of Primus of House Merinita — to establish a religion in the name of the fae. Iacob is careful not to reveal any magical powers to the mundanes; nevertheless, should the Quaesitores find out about the scheme they will be deeply unhappy. Iacob is a master of Mentem magics, achieving that rank at a notably young age, and has invented a number of spells that implant thoughts and ideas in the minds of his targets. He is a tall man, apparently in his early thirties (but actually a decade older), who has a charming personality and an almost hypnotic voice. His caricature is Nestor, a white crow who accompanies him on his travels.		Iacob filius Handri is the most politically active magus of Irencillia (excepting perhaps Vinaria), being the somewhat precocious leader of the Elder Gild. He is also in charge of a secret project conceived by Handri upon his succession to the position of Primus of House Merinita — to establish a religion in the name of the fae. Iacob is careful not to reveal any magical powers to the mundanes; nevertheless, should the Quaesitores find out about the scheme they will be deeply unhappy. Iacob is a master of Mentem magics, achieving that rank at a notably young age, and has invented a number of spells that implant thoughts and ideas in the minds of his targets. He is a tall man, apparently in his early thirties (but actually a decade older), who has a charming personality and an almost hypnotic voice. His caricature is Nestor, a white crow who accompanies him on his travels.

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	===== The God of Truth =====		===== The God of Truth =====
	In the last decade, a new religion has sprung up in the villages near the Bohemian Forest. It is a dualist faith: there is a God of Truth, who created the cosmos, and a God of Law, who created and rules the material world, but who cares not for its inhabitants. Proponents of the faith teach that the Church is in error, worshipping the stern God of Law rather than the God of Truth, who instead can only be found in the wild places of the world. The God of Truth is immaterial, unable to manifest in a world made and ruled by the cold god of the cities. Instead, he has sent his angels to show man the way. These angels are apparently what man calls faeries. The religion has no clear catechism other than a reverence for the wild and an abandonment of the churches; those churchmen who know of it are finding it difficult to crush a religion with no clear leader and no obvious means of transmission.		In the last decade, a new religion has sprung up in the villages near the Bohemian Forest. It is a dualist faith: there is a God of Truth, who created the cosmos, and a God of Law, who created and rules the material world, but who cares not for its inhabitants. Proponents of the faith teach that the Church is in error, worshipping the stern God of Law rather than the God of Truth, who instead can only be found in the wild places of the world. The God of Truth is immaterial, unable to manifest in a world made and ruled by the cold god of the cities. Instead, he has sent his angels to show man the way. These angels are apparently what man calls faeries. The religion has no clear catechism other than a reverence for the wild and an abandonment of the churches; those churchmen who know of it are finding it difficult to crush a religion with no clear leader and no obvious means of transmission.

	There is a leader, however. Stories tell of the Prophet Iacob, identified by the presence of an albino crow who always accompanies him. The arrival of the Prophet cannot be predicted, and no-one knows where he goes. He never preaches, but wherever he is seen the new religion seems to spontaneously arise.		There is a leader, however. Stories tell of the Prophet Iacob, identified by the presence of an albino crow who always accompanies him. The arrival of the Prophet cannot be predicted, and no-one knows where he goes. He never preaches, but wherever he is seen the new religion seems to spontaneously arise.
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	==== Gravis, follower of Bonisagus ====		==== Gravis, follower of Bonisagus ====
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	==== Ioannes Acer, follower of Merinita ====		==== Ioannes Acer, follower of Merinita ====
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	* '''Characteristics:''' Int +2, Per 0, Pre +1, Com 0, Str +1, Sta +1, Dex +1, Qik 0		* '''Characteristics:''' Int +2, Per 0, Pre +1, Com 0, Str +1, Sta +1, Dex +1, Qik 0
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	* '''Appearance:''' A young, robust-looking magus, with flowing golden locks and a sun-burnt youthful face. He is invariably dressed in ornate bronze scale armor polished to mirror-brightness, but never wears a helm. He carries a shield with his device (a white field with a green sycamore leaf), and a lance. His caricature has taken the form of a huge stag called Kervus who is capable of bearing his weight, and Ioannes rides him everywhere, even practicing his jousting from atop this magnificent beast. When not mounted, he usually removes part of his armor.		* '''Appearance:''' A young, robust-looking magus, with flowing golden locks and a sun-burnt youthful face. He is invariably dressed in ornate bronze scale armor polished to mirror-brightness, but never wears a helm. He carries a shield with his device (a white field with a green sycamore leaf), and a lance. His caricature has taken the form of a huge stag called Kervus who is capable of bearing his weight, and Ioannes rides him everywhere, even practicing his jousting from atop this magnificent beast. When not mounted, he usually removes part of his armor.
	* '''Guild:''' Holundergilde (Elder Guild)		* '''Guild:''' Holundergilde (Elder Guild)
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	Ioannes Acer is the youngest apprentice of Archmage Vinaria, freshlyGauntletted. He is young, idealistic, and bound up in a romantic notion of chivalry and honor which that not serve him well should he leave the protective atmosphere of Irencillia. Note that his status as Knight (and its accompanying Vow of Chivalry) has been granted by a Faerie Court, not by a mundane one. Secular lords (should he come into contact with them) will recognize his status, as long as they do not probe too deeply into the identity of his liege. Ioannes would make a suitable player character.		Ioannes Acer is the youngest apprentice of Archmage Vinaria, freshlyGauntletted. He is young, idealistic, and bound up in a romantic notion of chivalry and honor which that not serve him well should he leave the protective atmosphere of Irencillia. Note that his status as Knight (and its accompanying Vow of Chivalry) has been granted by a Faerie Court, not by a mundane one. Secular lords (should he come into contact with them) will recognize his status, as long as they do not probe too deeply into the identity of his liege. Ioannes would make a suitable player character.

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	==== Ioannes Acer, follower of Merinita ====		==== Ioannes Acer, follower of Merinita ====
	* Characteristics: Int +2, Per 0, Pre +1, Com 0, Str +1, Sta +1, Dex +1, Qik 0		* '''Characteristics:''' Int +2, Per 0, Pre +1, Com 0, Str +1, Sta +1, Dex +1, Qik 0
	* Size: 0		* '''Size:''' 0
	* Age: 23 (23) (Journeyman)		* '''Age:''' 23 (23) (Journeyman)
	* Decrepitude: 0		* '''Decrepitude:''' 0
	* Warping Score: 0 (0)		* '''Warping Score:''' 0 (0)
	* Confidence Score: 1 (3)		* '''Confidence Score:''' 1 (3)
	* Virtues and Flaws: The Gift; Journeyman; Flawless Magic; Deft Art (Herbam), Elder Gild Trained, Knight, Skilled Parens, Special Circumstances (When riding); Creative Block; Deleterious Circumstances (in city), Magical Animal Companion, Reckless, Short Lived Magic, Vow (Chivalry)		* '''Virtues and Flaws:''' The Gift; Journeyman; Flawless Magic; Deft Art (Herbam), Elder Gild Trained, Knight, Skilled Parens, Special Circumstances (When riding); Creative Block; Deleterious Circumstances (in city), Magical Animal Companion, Reckless, Short Lived Magic, Vow (Chivalry)
	* Personality Traits: Brave +3, Honorable +3, Deep Thinker -2		* Personality Traits: Brave +3, Honorable +3, Deep Thinker -2
	* '''Reputations:''' None		* '''Reputations:''' None

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	== Bohemia ==		== Bohemia ==
	== Irenciallia ==		== Irenciallia ==
	''Immutable in the depths of rivers,''<br>		{{InWorldCitation\|Immutable in the depths of rivers,<br>
	''In the eternal twilight of forests,''<br>		In the eternal twilight of forests,<br>
	''The spirits of the old days live on~~''<br>~~		The spirits of the old days live on\|inscription above the gate to Irencillia}}
	— inscription above the gate to Irencillia

	Irencillia, the domus magna of House Merinita, hidden deep in faerie woods, was founded when this area was wild and uncivilized. Due to the meddling of members of the covenant the area is still largely untouched, and Irencillia has a timeless quality, seemingly unaffecte by the passage of years. The encroachment of humans into traditionally faerie areas has caused members of House Merinita to come to their domus magna in larger numbers, and the Autumn covenant has never been as large as it is now. Irencillia has little to do with the politics of the area or of the Tribunal as a whole, preferring seclusion above all else.		Irencillia, the domus magna of House Merinita, hidden deep in faerie woods, was founded when this area was wild and uncivilized. Due to the meddling of members of the covenant the area is still largely untouched, and Irencillia has a timeless quality, seemingly unaffecte by the passage of years. The encroachment of humans into traditionally faerie areas has caused members of House Merinita to come to their domus magna in larger numbers, and the Autumn covenant has never been as large as it is now. Irencillia has little to do with the politics of the area or of the Tribunal as a whole, preferring seclusion above all else.

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	* '''Age:''' 81 (Master)		* '''Age:''' 81 (Master)
	* '''Personality Traits:''' Obsessively Secretive +6, Indecisive +1, Secure in Position –2		* '''Personality Traits:''' Obsessively Secretive +6, Indecisive +1, Secure in Position –2
			* '''Guild:''' Holundergilde (Elder Guild)
	Handri, the Primus of House Merinita, is a secretive man who shares his concerns and plans with only his most trusted advisors. Whereas his predecessor Vinaria encouraged political dialogue with the Primi of other Houses, Handri has turned his attentions wholly to the faeries, conducting long private diplomatic missions into faerie areas. Rumors suggest that he has even met with survivors of House Diedne. Handri is equally secretive about his magical abilities — none can be found who have witnessed him using magic (or will admit to having witnessed it) apart from his signature spell, which earned him the status of [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Three: Tribunal History & Customs#Upon Being a Rhine Magus\|master]]). Handri has been a magus for about six decades and has trained two apprentices, Iacob and [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Eight: Central Germany#Beechleaf, follower of Merinitia\|Beechleaf]], but has not yet (apparently) sought the status of archmage. His caricature is the Queen of Irencillia’s fae, an imperious-looking woman by the name of Rosmert. The caricature of the Primus is always the monarch of the Faerie Court, but whether there is a single, shape-shifting ruler or whether the king or queen changes as regularly as the Primus remains unknown.		Handri, the Primus of House Merinita, is a secretive man who shares his concerns and plans with only his most trusted advisors. Whereas his predecessor Vinaria encouraged political dialogue with the Primi of other Houses, Handri has turned his attentions wholly to the faeries, conducting long private diplomatic missions into faerie areas. Rumors suggest that he has even met with survivors of House Diedne. Handri is equally secretive about his magical abilities — none can be found who have witnessed him using magic (or will admit to having witnessed it) apart from his signature spell, which earned him the status of [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Three: Tribunal History & Customs#Upon Being a Rhine Magus\|master]]). Handri has been a magus for about six decades and has trained two apprentices, Iacob and [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Eight: Central Germany#Beechleaf, follower of Merinitia\|Beechleaf]], but has not yet (apparently) sought the status of archmage. His caricature is the Queen of Irencillia’s fae, an imperious-looking woman by the name of Rosmert. The caricature of the Primus is always the monarch of the Faerie Court, but whether there is a single, shape-shifting ruler or whether the king or queen changes as regularly as the Primus remains unknown.

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	* '''Age:''' 97 (Archmage)		* '''Age:''' 97 (Archmage)
	* '''Personality Traits:''' Enigmatic +3, SelfAssured +3, Hostile –3		* '''Personality Traits:''' Enigmatic +3, SelfAssured +3, Hostile –3
			* '''Guild:''' Holundergilde (Elder Guild)
	Vinaria was the previous Prima of the House, but she stepped down after being outmaneuvered in its politics by her successor, Handri. Initially, it was claimed that she had entered “Faerie Twilight,” but seven years later she returned with no apparent change in her appearance or personality. Secretly, Handri is scared of her — since her return he feels that she has an inner strength that never existed before. He avoids her at all costs, and even allows her to do what she wants without interference. Vinaria is politically strong — in her days as Prima, she held long councils with many of the other Primi, and is exceptionally good at manipulating these contacts to her own ends. Her caricature was the faerie king of Irencillia, who is now Handri’s caricature; since her return, she has mysteriously not acquired another, which is another cause of unease for Handri. Her magic is particularly strong in the raw elemental arts, although her spells are always clothed in beautiful glamour.		Vinaria was the previous Prima of the House, but she stepped down after being outmaneuvered in its politics by her successor, Handri. Initially, it was claimed that she had entered “Faerie Twilight,” but seven years later she returned with no apparent change in her appearance or personality. Secretly, Handri is scared of her — since her return he feels that she has an inner strength that never existed before. He avoids her at all costs, and even allows her to do what she wants without interference. Vinaria is politically strong — in her days as Prima, she held long councils with many of the other Primi, and is exceptionally good at manipulating these contacts to her own ends. Her caricature was the faerie king of Irencillia, who is now Handri’s caricature; since her return, she has mysteriously not acquired another, which is another cause of unease for Handri. Her magic is particularly strong in the raw elemental arts, although her spells are always clothed in beautiful glamour.

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	* '''Age:''' 62 (Master)		* '''Age:''' 62 (Master)
	* '''Personality Traits:''' Impatient +2, Friendly +1, Tolerant of Fools –2		* '''Personality Traits:''' Impatient +2, Friendly +1, Tolerant of Fools –2
			* '''Guild:''' Holundergilde (Elder Guild)
	Glesig is considered to be the member of House Merinita who is most versed in the subterranean fae. She is a massiveboned maga with plain features, although her hair appears to be made of threads of shining copper due to Twilight. Naturally, she specializes in Terram magics. Her caricature, Humnel, has taken the seeming of an immense troll, and Glesig has made him into her faerie familiar. Humnel is very protective of his mistress and particularly dislikes her being insulted.		Glesig is considered to be the member of House Merinita who is most versed in the subterranean fae. She is a massiveboned maga with plain features, although her hair appears to be made of threads of shining copper due to Twilight. Naturally, she specializes in Terram magics. Her caricature, Humnel, has taken the seeming of an immense troll, and Glesig has made him into her faerie familiar. Humnel is very protective of his mistress and particularly dislikes her being insulted.

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	* '''Age:''' 43 (Master)		* '''Age:''' 43 (Master)
	* '''Personality Traits:''' Independent +2, Suspicious +1, Talkative –2		* '''Personality Traits:''' Independent +2, Suspicious +1, Talkative –2
			* '''Guild:''' Holundergilde (Elder Guild)
	Iacob filius Handri is the most politically active magus of Irencillia (excepting perhaps Vinaria), being the somewhat precocious leader of the Elder Gild. He is also in charge of a secret project conceived by Handri upon his succession to the position of Primus of House Merinita — to establish a religion in the name of the fae. Iacob is careful not to reveal any magical powers to the mundanes; nevertheless, should the Quaesitores find out about the scheme they will be deeply unhappy. Iacob is a master of Mentem magics, achieving that rank at a notably young age, and has invented a number of spells that implant thoughts and ideas in the minds of his targets. He is a tall man, apparently in his early thirties (but actually a decade older), who has a charming personality and an almost hypnotic voice. His caricature is Nestor, a white crow who accompanies him on his travels.		Iacob filius Handri is the most politically active magus of Irencillia (excepting perhaps Vinaria), being the somewhat precocious leader of the Elder Gild. He is also in charge of a secret project conceived by Handri upon his succession to the position of Primus of House Merinita — to establish a religion in the name of the fae. Iacob is careful not to reveal any magical powers to the mundanes; nevertheless, should the Quaesitores find out about the scheme they will be deeply unhappy. Iacob is a master of Mentem magics, achieving that rank at a notably young age, and has invented a number of spells that implant thoughts and ideas in the minds of his targets. He is a tall man, apparently in his early thirties (but actually a decade older), who has a charming personality and an almost hypnotic voice. His caricature is Nestor, a white crow who accompanies him on his travels.

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	* '''Age:''' 33 (Journeyman)		* '''Age:''' 33 (Journeyman)
	* '''Personality Traits:''' Cheerful +2, Driven +2, Sensitive +1		* '''Personality Traits:''' Cheerful +2, Driven +2, Sensitive +1
			* '''Guild:''' Eichengidle (Oak Guild)
	Gravis has come to Irencillia to pursue his life-long fascination with the fae. He is from House Bonisagus, and has found it particularly frustrating that he has been unable to grasp even the basics of Faerie Magic, despite having a knowledge of Faerie Lore that exceeds that of many Merinita magi. Gravis has avoided becoming bitter, however, and still works toward his goal. His caricature Danket is almost his opposite; a grumpy, stick-thin dwarf with a perpetual scowl that contrasts with Gravis’ chubby frame and sunny disposition.		Gravis has come to Irencillia to pursue his life-long fascination with the fae. He is from House Bonisagus, and has found it particularly frustrating that he has been unable to grasp even the basics of Faerie Magic, despite having a knowledge of Faerie Lore that exceeds that of many Merinita magi. Gravis has avoided becoming bitter, however, and still works toward his goal. His caricature Danket is almost his opposite; a grumpy, stick-thin dwarf with a perpetual scowl that contrasts with Gravis’ chubby frame and sunny disposition.

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	* '''Age:''' 28 (Journeyman)		* '''Age:''' 28 (Journeyman)
	* '''Personality Traits:''' Bitter +3, Prickly +2, Fae –2		* '''Personality Traits:''' Bitter +3, Prickly +2, Fae –2
			* '''Guild:''' Holundergilde (Elder Guild)
	Richenda is a very atypical member of House Flambeau. As an apprentice she showed a great aptitude for flame-magics, but it was unknown to her master (Indulius of Fengheld) that this was due to her secret faerie heritage, descended as she was from Kupala, a faerie lord who guards the Fire Flower in Slavic lands. Her master’s bungling (in her opinion) scarred her Gift, and she was left unable to use fire magics except with great difficulty. Her natural aptitude for Herbam made her a laughing stock in her House, particularly when they learned that she had faerie blood. Richenda has become a very angry young maga with an affinity for spells involving thorns, and has sworn vengeance on her master. She has not fully come to terms with her fae side, although her caricature Jennis is helping here; he appears to be a male version of the Polish maga, and they have learned much from each other.		Richenda is a very atypical member of House Flambeau. As an apprentice she showed a great aptitude for flame-magics, but it was unknown to her master (Indulius of Fengheld) that this was due to her secret faerie heritage, descended as she was from Kupala, a faerie lord who guards the Fire Flower in Slavic lands. Her master’s bungling (in her opinion) scarred her Gift, and she was left unable to use fire magics except with great difficulty. Her natural aptitude for Herbam made her a laughing stock in her House, particularly when they learned that she had faerie blood. Richenda has become a very angry young maga with an affinity for spells involving thorns, and has sworn vengeance on her master. She has not fully come to terms with her fae side, although her caricature Jennis is helping here; he appears to be a male version of the Polish maga, and they have learned much from each other.

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	** ''Wielding the Invisible Sling'' (ReTe 10) +18, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)		** ''Wielding the Invisible Sling'' (ReTe 10) +18, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)
	* '''Appearance:''' A young, robust-looking magus, with flowing golden locks and a sun-burnt youthful face. He is invariably dressed in ornate bronze scale armor polished to mirror-brightness, but never wears a helm. He carries a shield with his device (a white field with a green sycamore leaf), and a lance. His caricature has taken the form of a huge stag called Kervus who is capable of bearing his weight, and Ioannes rides him everywhere, even practicing his jousting from atop this magnificent beast. When not mounted, he usually removes part of his armor.		* '''Appearance:''' A young, robust-looking magus, with flowing golden locks and a sun-burnt youthful face. He is invariably dressed in ornate bronze scale armor polished to mirror-brightness, but never wears a helm. He carries a shield with his device (a white field with a green sycamore leaf), and a lance. His caricature has taken the form of a huge stag called Kervus who is capable of bearing his weight, and Ioannes rides him everywhere, even practicing his jousting from atop this magnificent beast. When not mounted, he usually removes part of his armor.
			* '''Guild:''' Holundergilde (Elder Guild)

	Ioannes Acer is the youngest apprentice of Archmage Vinaria, freshlyGauntletted. He is young, idealistic, and bound up in a romantic notion of chivalry and honor which that not serve him well should he leave the protective atmosphere of Irencillia. Note that his status as Knight (and its accompanying Vow of Chivalry) has been granted by a Faerie Court, not by a mundane one. Secular lords (should he come into contact with them) will recognize his status, as long as they do not probe too deeply into the identity of his liege. Ioannes would make a suitable player character.		Ioannes Acer is the youngest apprentice of Archmage Vinaria, freshlyGauntletted. He is young, idealistic, and bound up in a romantic notion of chivalry and honor which that not serve him well should he leave the protective atmosphere of Irencillia. Note that his status as Knight (and its accompanying Vow of Chivalry) has been granted by a Faerie Court, not by a mundane one. Secular lords (should he come into contact with them) will recognize his status, as long as they do not probe too deeply into the identity of his liege. Ioannes would make a suitable player character.

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	=== Covenfolk ===		=== Covenfolk ===
			The covenfolk of Irencillia seem to be an anonymous group. None really stand out from any of the others, and they are as unobtrusive as possible, ignored in the main by magi and their caricatures alike. Their actual appearance depends upon what version of Irencillia is being experienced — they may be a squad of goblin-like creatures, else they might be elfin ladies dressed in pastel shades, or hairy outdoorsmen with more than a little animal blood in them. They are either humans with faerie blood or faeries who have dwelt too long among humans — they have lived at Irencillia among both peoples for so long now that it is impossible to tell. All have a Faerie Might of around 10, and some minor magical ability related to their job; thus, cleaners can animate brooms and pans to ease their work, cooks can make tasty meals out of meager pickings, and the librarian can cause books to come to him at a gesture. None of these powers rate as more than a first magnitude spell. No-one has ever reported the same covenfolk taking different appearances; as soon as one is identified uniquely from his fellows, he will always appear that way in future. The grogs of Irencillia are no different, although active duty has caused some to become more individual than others. Irencillia also employs a cadre of foresters who are more human than their other servants, primarily because they do not live in the covenant but rather in family groups in isolated forest bothies.

	=== Story seeds ===		=== Story seeds ===

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	** ''Strike of the Angered Branch'' (ReHe 15) +22, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)		** ''Strike of the Angered Branch'' (ReHe 15) +22, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)
	** ''The Treacherous Spear'' (ReHe 15) +22, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)		** ''The Treacherous Spear'' (ReHe 15) +22, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)
	** '''Coils of Entangling Plants''' (ReHe 20) +22, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)		** ''Coils of Entangling Plants'' (ReHe 20) +22, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)
	** '''Eyes of the Treacherous Terrain''' (InTe 15) +9, Mastery 1 (Still Casting)		** ''Eyes of the Treacherous Terrain'' (InTe 15) +9, Mastery 1 (Still Casting)
	** ''Wielding the Invisible Sling'' (ReTe 10) +18, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)		** ''Wielding the Invisible Sling'' (ReTe 10) +18, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)
	* '''Appearance:''' A young, robust-looking magus, with flowing golden locks and a sun-burnt youthful face. He is invariably dressed in ornate bronze scale armor polished to mirror-brightness, but never wears a helm. He carries a shield with his device (a white field with a green sycamore leaf), and a lance. His caricature has taken the form of a huge stag called Kervus who is capable of bearing his weight, and Ioannes rides him everywhere, even practicing his jousting from atop this magnificent beast. When not mounted, he usually removes part of his armor.		* '''Appearance:''' A young, robust-looking magus, with flowing golden locks and a sun-burnt youthful face. He is invariably dressed in ornate bronze scale armor polished to mirror-brightness, but never wears a helm. He carries a shield with his device (a white field with a green sycamore leaf), and a lance. His caricature has taken the form of a huge stag called Kervus who is capable of bearing his weight, and Ioannes rides him everywhere, even practicing his jousting from atop this magnificent beast. When not mounted, he usually removes part of his armor.

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	Handri, the Primus of House Merinita, is a secretive man who shares his concerns and plans with only his most trusted advisors. Whereas his predecessor Vinaria encouraged political dialogue with the Primi of other Houses, Handri has turned his attentions wholly to the faeries, conducting long private diplomatic missions into faerie areas. Rumors suggest that he has even met with survivors of House Diedne. Handri is equally secretive about his magical abilities — none can be found who have witnessed him using magic (or will admit to having witnessed it) apart from his signature spell, which earned him the status of [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Three: Tribunal History & Customs#Upon Being a Rhine Magus\|master]]). Handri has been a magus for about six decades and has trained two apprentices, Iacob and [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Eight: Central Germany#Beechleaf, follower of Merinitia\|Beechleaf]], but has not yet (apparently) sought the status of archmage. His caricature is the Queen of Irencillia’s fae, an imperious-looking woman by the name of Rosmert. The caricature of the Primus is always the monarch of the Faerie Court, but whether there is a single, shape-shifting ruler or whether the king or queen changes as regularly as the Primus remains unknown.		Handri, the Primus of House Merinita, is a secretive man who shares his concerns and plans with only his most trusted advisors. Whereas his predecessor Vinaria encouraged political dialogue with the Primi of other Houses, Handri has turned his attentions wholly to the faeries, conducting long private diplomatic missions into faerie areas. Rumors suggest that he has even met with survivors of House Diedne. Handri is equally secretive about his magical abilities — none can be found who have witnessed him using magic (or will admit to having witnessed it) apart from his signature spell, which earned him the status of [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Three: Tribunal History & Customs#Upon Being a Rhine Magus\|master]]). Handri has been a magus for about six decades and has trained two apprentices, Iacob and [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Eight: Central Germany#Beechleaf, follower of Merinitia\|Beechleaf]], but has not yet (apparently) sought the status of archmage. His caricature is the Queen of Irencillia’s fae, an imperious-looking woman by the name of Rosmert. The caricature of the Primus is always the monarch of the Faerie Court, but whether there is a single, shape-shifting ruler or whether the king or queen changes as regularly as the Primus remains unknown.

			==== Vinaria, follower of Merinita ====
			* '''Age:''' 97 (Archmage)
			* '''Personality Traits:''' Enigmatic +3, SelfAssured +3, Hostile –3
			Vinaria was the previous Prima of the House, but she stepped down after being outmaneuvered in its politics by her successor, Handri. Initially, it was claimed that she had entered “Faerie Twilight,” but seven years later she returned with no apparent change in her appearance or personality. Secretly, Handri is scared of her — since her return he feels that she has an inner strength that never existed before. He avoids her at all costs, and even allows her to do what she wants without interference. Vinaria is politically strong — in her days as Prima, she held long councils with many of the other Primi, and is exceptionally good at manipulating these contacts to her own ends. Her caricature was the faerie king of Irencillia, who is now Handri’s caricature; since her return, she has mysteriously not acquired another, which is another cause of unease for Handri. Her magic is particularly strong in the raw elemental arts, although her spells are always clothed in beautiful glamour.

			==== Glesig, follower of Merinita ====
			* '''Age:''' 62 (Master)
			* '''Personality Traits:''' Impatient +2, Friendly +1, Tolerant of Fools –2
			Glesig is considered to be the member of House Merinita who is most versed in the subterranean fae. She is a massiveboned maga with plain features, although her hair appears to be made of threads of shining copper due to Twilight. Naturally, she specializes in Terram magics. Her caricature, Humnel, has taken the seeming of an immense troll, and Glesig has made him into her faerie familiar. Humnel is very protective of his mistress and particularly dislikes her being insulted.

			==== Iacob, follower of Merinita ====
			* '''Age:''' 43 (Master)
			* '''Personality Traits:''' Independent +2, Suspicious +1, Talkative –2
			Iacob filius Handri is the most politically active magus of Irencillia (excepting perhaps Vinaria), being the somewhat precocious leader of the Elder Gild. He is also in charge of a secret project conceived by Handri upon his succession to the position of Primus of House Merinita — to establish a religion in the name of the fae. Iacob is careful not to reveal any magical powers to the mundanes; nevertheless, should the Quaesitores find out about the scheme they will be deeply unhappy. Iacob is a master of Mentem magics, achieving that rank at a notably young age, and has invented a number of spells that implant thoughts and ideas in the minds of his targets. He is a tall man, apparently in his early thirties (but actually a decade older), who has a charming personality and an almost hypnotic voice. His caricature is Nestor, a white crow who accompanies him on his travels.

			===== The God of Truth =====
			In the last decade, a new religion has sprung up in the villages near the Bohemian Forest. It is a dualist faith: there is a God of Truth, who created the cosmos, and a God of Law, who created and rules the material world, but who cares not for its inhabitants. Proponents of the faith teach that the Church is in error, worshipping the stern God of Law rather than the God of Truth, who instead can only be found in the wild places of the world. The God of Truth is immaterial, unable to manifest in a world made and ruled by the cold god of the cities. Instead, he has sent his angels to show man the way. These angels are apparently what man calls faeries. The religion has no clear catechism other than a reverence for the wild and an abandonment of the churches; those churchmen who know of it are finding it difficult to crush a religion with no clear leader and no obvious means of transmission.

			There is a leader, however. Stories tell of the Prophet Iacob, identified by the presence of an albino crow who always accompanies him. The arrival of the Prophet cannot be predicted, and no-one knows where he goes. He never preaches, but wherever he is seen the new religion seems to spontaneously arise.

			==== Gravis, follower of Bonisagus ====
			* '''Age:''' 33 (Journeyman)
			* '''Personality Traits:''' Cheerful +2, Driven +2, Sensitive +1
			Gravis has come to Irencillia to pursue his life-long fascination with the fae. He is from House Bonisagus, and has found it particularly frustrating that he has been unable to grasp even the basics of Faerie Magic, despite having a knowledge of Faerie Lore that exceeds that of many Merinita magi. Gravis has avoided becoming bitter, however, and still works toward his goal. His caricature Danket is almost his opposite; a grumpy, stick-thin dwarf with a perpetual scowl that contrasts with Gravis’ chubby frame and sunny disposition.

			==== Richenda Spinosa, follower of Flambeau ====
			* '''Age:''' 28 (Journeyman)
			* '''Personality Traits:''' Bitter +3, Prickly +2, Fae –2
			Richenda is a very atypical member of House Flambeau. As an apprentice she showed a great aptitude for flame-magics, but it was unknown to her master (Indulius of Fengheld) that this was due to her secret faerie heritage, descended as she was from Kupala, a faerie lord who guards the Fire Flower in Slavic lands. Her master’s bungling (in her opinion) scarred her Gift, and she was left unable to use fire magics except with great difficulty. Her natural aptitude for Herbam made her a laughing stock in her House, particularly when they learned that she had faerie blood. Richenda has become a very angry young maga with an affinity for spells involving thorns, and has sworn vengeance on her master. She has not fully come to terms with her fae side, although her caricature Jennis is helping here; he appears to be a male version of the Polish maga, and they have learned much from each other.

			==== Ioannes Acer, follower of Merinita ====
			* Characteristics: Int +2, Per 0, Pre +1, Com 0, Str +1, Sta +1, Dex +1, Qik 0
			* Size: 0
			* Age: 23 (23) (Journeyman)
			* Decrepitude: 0
			* Warping Score: 0 (0)
			* Confidence Score: 1 (3)
			* Virtues and Flaws: The Gift; Journeyman; Flawless Magic; Deft Art (Herbam), Elder Gild Trained, Knight, Skilled Parens, Special Circumstances (When riding); Creative Block; Deleterious Circumstances (in city), Magical Animal Companion, Reckless, Short Lived Magic, Vow (Chivalry)
			* Personality Traits: Brave +3, Honorable +3, Deep Thinker -2
			* '''Reputations:''' None
			* '''Combat:'''
			** ''Greatsword'': Init -1, Attack +8, Defense +4, Damage +10
			** ''Lance (mounted)'': Init -1, Attack +11, Defense +6, Damage +6
			** ''Fist'': Init -3, Attack +5, Defense +4, Damage +1
			* '''Soak:''' +8 (full metal scale), +5 (half metal scale)
			* '''Fatigue Levels:''' OK, 0, -1, -3, -5, Unconscious
			* '''Wound Penalties:''' -1 (1-5), -3 (6-10), -5 (11-15), Incapacitated (16-20)
			* '''Abilities:''' Animal Handling 2 (steeds), Artes Liberales 1 (writing poetry), Brawl 3 (punch), Charm 1 (ladies), Code of Hermes 1 (fae), Concentration 1 (Herbam spells), Etiquette 2 (fae), Faerie Lore 2 (knights), Faerie Magic 2 (Herbam spells), Finesse 1 (Rego), High German 5 (flowery language), Great Weapon 2 (Lance), Latin 4 (about plants), Magic Theory 4 (recognizing spells), Order of Hermes Lore 2 (Elder Gild), Parma Magica 2 (Rego spells), Penetration 1 (Rego), Ride 2 (Kervus)
			* '''Arts:''' Cr 6, In 1, Mu 7, Pe 0, Re 10; An 3, Aq 0, Au 0, Co 3, He 10, Ig 0, Im 1, Me 0, Te 6, Vi 3
			* '''Twilight Scars:''' None
			* '''Equipment:''' Half scale mail (made in bronze), great sword, lance.
			* '''Encumbrance:''' 3 (4)
			* '''Spells Known:'''
			** ''Soothe the Ferocious Boar'' (ReAn 10) +15, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)
			** ''Bind Wound'' (CrCo 10) +11, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)
			** ''Bridge of Wood'' (CrHe 20) +18, Mastery 1 (Still Casting)
			** ''Transformation of the Thorny Staff'' (MuHe 10) +19, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)
			** ''Piercing Shaft of Wood'' (Mu(Re)He 15) +19, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)
			** ''Repel the Wooden Shafts'' (ReHe 10) +22, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)
			** ''Strike of the Angered Branch'' (ReHe 15) +22, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)
			** ''The Treacherous Spear'' (ReHe 15) +22, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)
			** '''Coils of Entangling Plants''' (ReHe 20) +22, Mastery 1 (Fast Casting)
			** '''Eyes of the Treacherous Terrain''' (InTe 15) +9, Mastery 1 (Still Casting)
			** ''Wielding the Invisible Sling'' (ReTe 10) +18, Mastery 1 (Multiple Casting)
			* '''Appearance:''' A young, robust-looking magus, with flowing golden locks and a sun-burnt youthful face. He is invariably dressed in ornate bronze scale armor polished to mirror-brightness, but never wears a helm. He carries a shield with his device (a white field with a green sycamore leaf), and a lance. His caricature has taken the form of a huge stag called Kervus who is capable of bearing his weight, and Ioannes rides him everywhere, even practicing his jousting from atop this magnificent beast. When not mounted, he usually removes part of his armor.

			Ioannes Acer is the youngest apprentice of Archmage Vinaria, freshlyGauntletted. He is young, idealistic, and bound up in a romantic notion of chivalry and honor which that not serve him well should he leave the protective atmosphere of Irencillia. Note that his status as Knight (and its accompanying Vow of Chivalry) has been granted by a Faerie Court, not by a mundane one. Secular lords (should he come into contact with them) will recognize his status, as long as they do not probe too deeply into the identity of his liege. Ioannes would make a suitable player character.

			==== Other magi ====
			There are three other magi at Irencillia, all members of House Merinita. The storyguide should let his or her creativity run wild with these magi (and their caricatures) — they are likely to be both powerful and eccentric.

	=== Covenfolk ===		=== Covenfolk ===

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	* '''Personality Traits:''' Obsessively Secretive +6, Indecisive +1, Secure in Position –2		* '''Personality Traits:''' Obsessively Secretive +6, Indecisive +1, Secure in Position –2

	Handri, the Primus of House Merinita, is a secretive man who shares his concerns and plans with only his most trusted advisors. Whereas his predecessor Vinaria encouraged political dialogue with the Primi of other Houses, Handri has turned his attentions wholly to the faeries, conducting long private diplomatic missions into faerie areas. Rumors suggest that he has even met with survivors of House Diedne. Handri is equally secretive about his magical abilities — none can be found who have witnessed him using magic (or will admit to having witnessed it) apart from his signature spell, which earned him the status of ~~master (see~~ [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Three: Tribunal History & Customs#Upon Being a Rhine Magus\|~~Chapter 3: The Rhine Tribunal, Upon being a Rhine magus~~]]). Handri has been a magus for about six decades and has trained two apprentices, Iacob and [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Eight: Central Germany#Beechleaf, follower of Merinitia\|Beechleaf]], but has not yet (apparently) sought the status of archmage. His caricature is the Queen of Irencillia’s fae, an imperious-looking woman by the name of Rosmert. The caricature of the Primus is always the monarch of the Faerie Court, but whether there is a single, shape-shifting ruler or whether the king or queen changes as regularly as the Primus remains unknown.		Handri, the Primus of House Merinita, is a secretive man who shares his concerns and plans with only his most trusted advisors. Whereas his predecessor Vinaria encouraged political dialogue with the Primi of other Houses, Handri has turned his attentions wholly to the faeries, conducting long private diplomatic missions into faerie areas. Rumors suggest that he has even met with survivors of House Diedne. Handri is equally secretive about his magical abilities — none can be found who have witnessed him using magic (or will admit to having witnessed it) apart from his signature spell, which earned him the status of [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Three: Tribunal History & Customs#Upon Being a Rhine Magus\|master]]). Handri has been a magus for about six decades and has trained two apprentices, Iacob and [[Guardians of the Forest Chapter Eight: Central Germany#Beechleaf, follower of Merinitia\|Beechleaf]], but has not yet (apparently) sought the status of archmage. His caricature is the Queen of Irencillia’s fae, an imperious-looking woman by the name of Rosmert. The caricature of the Primus is always the monarch of the Faerie Court, but whether there is a single, shape-shifting ruler or whether the king or queen changes as regularly as the Primus remains unknown.

	=== Covenfolk ===		=== Covenfolk ===