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	Houses are groups of magi who are somehow related; they are something like noble families, though their members (usually) trace their lineage through apprenticeship rather than blood.		Houses are groups of magi who are somehow related; they are something like noble families, though their members (usually) trace their lineage through apprenticeship rather than blood.

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			A French version of this page is available: [[Maisons d’Hermès]]

	== The Twelve Houses ==		== The Twelve Houses ==

173.228.60.106: Fixed a spelling error that bugged me.

2017-05-03T06:06:50Z

Fixed a spelling error that bugged me.

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	* [[Houses of Hermes: Societates]] covering [[House Flambeau]], [[House Jerbiton]], [[House Tytalus]], and [[House Ex Miscellanea]].		* [[Houses of Hermes: Societates]] covering [[House Flambeau]], [[House Jerbiton]], [[House Tytalus]], and [[House Ex Miscellanea]].

	=== ~~Interrim~~ between [[Third Edition]] and [[Fourth Edition]]===		=== Interim between [[Third Edition]] and [[Fourth Edition]]===

	[[Wizards of the Coast]] published a supplement that described the Houses in detail: [[Houses of Hermes Book \| Houses of Hermes]]. It billed itself as a Fourth Edition source book, but was published before any Fourth Edition core rule book. When [[Atlas Games]] began the Fourth Edition line, Houses of Hermes was considered mostly compatible.		[[Wizards of the Coast]] published a supplement that described the Houses in detail: [[Houses of Hermes Book \| Houses of Hermes]]. It billed itself as a Fourth Edition source book, but was published before any Fourth Edition core rule book. When [[Atlas Games]] began the Fourth Edition line, Houses of Hermes was considered mostly compatible.

Andrew Gronosky: Revised summary of House Bjornaer, added reference and citations heading

2016-11-08T02:02:26Z

Revised summary of House Bjornaer, added reference and citations heading

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	== The Twelve Houses ==		== The Twelve Houses ==

	: [[House Bjornaer]] : A [[Mystery House\|Mystery Cult]] ~~of druidic~~ magi capable of ~~changing their True Form~~.		: [[House Bjornaer]] : A [[Mystery House\|Mystery Cult]] descended from Germanic magi and capable of taking the form of an animal called the "heartbeast."<ref>''[[Ars Magica Fifth Edition]]'', p. 11, "House Bjornear"</ref>
	: [[House Bonisagus]] : A [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]] decended from the founder of the Order. This house is a mix of magical researchers and statesmen.		: [[House Bonisagus]] : A [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]] decended from the founder of the Order. This house is a mix of magical researchers and statesmen.
	: [[House Criamon]] : A [[Mystery House]] of enigmatic magi who frequently work in riddles and question the nature of reality.		: [[House Criamon]] : A [[Mystery House]] of enigmatic magi who frequently work in riddles and question the nature of reality.
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	== The Thirteenth House ==		== The Thirteenth House ==

	In addition, earlier in the history of [[Mythic Europe]], there was a thirteenth House called [[House Diedne]]. It was destroyed in the [[Schism War]]. House Diedne is also referred to as the [[Nameless House]].		In addition, earlier in the history of [[Mythic Europe]], there was a thirteenth House called [[House Diedne]]. It was destroyed in the [[Schism War]]. House Diedne is also referred to as the [[Nameless House]].{{citation needed}}

	== References ==		== References ==
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	Houses did not exist in First Edition. Magi were generally categorized by their favored [[Arts]] instead.		Houses did not exist in First Edition. Magi were generally categorized by their favored [[Arts]] instead.
	== Legacy ~~Page~~ ==
	~~The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:~~houses_of_hermes]]		= Citations =
			<references />

			{{Legacy\|page=houses_of_hermes}}
	[[Category:Houses of Hermes]]		[[Category:Houses of Hermes]]
	[[Category:Order of Hermes]]		[[Category:Order of Hermes]]

EdithTheHutt: Slight re-write of the descriptions

2016-11-07T19:28:26Z

Slight re-write of the descriptions

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	== The Twelve Houses ==		== The Twelve Houses ==

	: [[House Bjornaer]] : A ~~House of shapeshifters. In [[ArM5]], this is a~~ [[Mystery House]]		: [[House Bjornaer]] : A [[Mystery House\|Mystery Cult]] of druidic magi capable of changing their True Form.
	: [[House Bonisagus]] : A ~~House of magical researchers and statesmen. In [[ArM5]], this is a~~ [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].		: [[House Bonisagus]] : A [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]] decended from the founder of the Order. This house is a mix of magical researchers and statesmen.
	: [[House Criamon]] : A ~~House of highly mystical magi. In [[ArM5]], this is a~~ [[Mystery House]].		: [[House Criamon]] : A [[Mystery House]] of enigmatic magi who frequently work in riddles and question the nature of reality.
	: [[House Ex Miscellanea]] : ~~A highly~~ eclectic House of magi from many different traditions, some of them [[Non Hermetic\|non-Hermetic]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].		: [[House Ex Miscellanea]] : An eclectic House of magi from many different traditions, some of them [[Non Hermetic\|non-Hermetic]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].
	: [[House Flambeau]] : A ~~House~~ of warrior magi, often specializing in the [[Arts]] of [[Ignem]] or [[Perdo~~]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas~~]].		: [[House Flambeau]] : A [[Societas\|Society]] of warrior magi, often specializing in the [[Arts]] of [[Ignem]] or [[Perdo]].
	: [[House Guernicus]] : A ~~House containing the~~ [[Quaesitor\|Quaesitors]], the judges of the Order. ~~In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].~~ In [[ArM4]] and earlier, it was known as House Quaesitor.		: [[House Guernicus]] : A [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]] of [[Quaesitor\|Quaesitors]], the judges of the Order. In [[ArM4]] and earlier, it was known as House Quaesitor.
	: [[House Jerbiton]] : A ~~House~~ of magi interested in [[Mundane]] culture or society. In [[~~ArM5~~]], this ~~is a~~ [[~~Societas]].~~		: [[House Jerbiton]] : A [[Societas\|Society]] of magi interested in [[Mundane]] culture, arts and society.
	~~: [[House Mercere~~]] ~~: A House that~~ includes many [[unGifted]] [[Redcap\|redcaps]] and some [[magi~~]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage~~]].		: [[House Mercere]] : The messengers and merchants of the Order, this [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]] includes many [[unGifted]] [[Redcap\|redcaps]] and some [[magi]].
	: [[House Merinita]] : A House ~~that is~~ interested in the [[Faerie Realm~~]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Mystery House~~]].		: [[House Merinita]] : A [[Mystery House\|Mystery Cult]] interested in the [[Faerie Realm]].
	: [[House Tremere]] : A highly organized, hierarchical House with strong political influence. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].		: [[House Tremere]] : A highly organized, hierarchical House with strong political influence. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].
	: [[House Tytalus]] : A ~~House~~ whose members share a philosophy of thriving on conflict~~. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Societas]]~~.		: [[House Tytalus]] : A [[Societas\|Society]] of magi whose members share a philosophy of thriving on conflict.
	: [[House Verditius]] : A House whose members excel in making [[Enchanted device\|enchanted devices~~]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Mystery House~~]].		: [[House Verditius]] : A [[Mystery House]] whose members excel in making [[Enchanted device\|enchanted devices]].

	== The Thirteenth House ==		== The Thirteenth House ==

LuisDantas: /* Fifth Edition */

2014-06-19T09:53:43Z

Fifth Edition

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	The following Fifth Edition supplements relate to Houses:		The following Fifth Edition supplements relate to Houses:
	* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]]		* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] covering [[House Bonisagus]], [[House Guernicus]], [[House Mercere]] and [[House Tremere]].
	* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]]		* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] covering [[House Bjornaer]], [[House Criamon]], [[House Merinita]], and [[House Verditius]].
	* [[Houses of Hermes: Societates]]		* [[Houses of Hermes: Societates]] covering [[House Flambeau]], [[House Jerbiton]], [[House Tytalus]], and [[House Ex Miscellanea]].

	=== Interrim between [[Third Edition]] and [[Fourth Edition]]===		=== Interrim between [[Third Edition]] and [[Fourth Edition]]===

IMHO: /* The Twelve Houses */ fixed PRlink.

2014-01-09T20:46:47Z

The Twelve Houses: fixed PRlink.

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	: [[House Tremere]] : A highly organized, hierarchical House with strong political influence. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].		: [[House Tremere]] : A highly organized, hierarchical House with strong political influence. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].
	: [[House Tytalus]] : A House whose members share a philosophy of thriving on conflict. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Societas]].		: [[House Tytalus]] : A House whose members share a philosophy of thriving on conflict. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Societas]].
	: [[House Verditius]] : A House whose members excel in making [[Enchanted ~~Items~~]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Mystery House]].		: [[House Verditius]] : A House whose members excel in making [[Enchanted device\|enchanted devices]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Mystery House]].

	== The Thirteenth House ==		== The Thirteenth House ==

77.248.228.82: /* Interrim between Third Edition and Fourth Edition */

2013-11-03T05:30:02Z

Interrim between Third Edition and Fourth Edition

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	=== Interrim between [[Third Edition]] and [[Fourth Edition]]===		=== Interrim between [[Third Edition]] and [[Fourth Edition]]===

	[[~~Wizrds~~ of the Coast]] published a supplement that described the Houses in detail: [[Houses of Hermes Book \| Houses of Hermes]]. It billed itself as a Fourth Edition source book, but was published before any Fourth Edition core rule book. When [[Atlas Games]] began the Fourth Edition line, Houses of Hermes was considered mostly compatible.		[[Wizards of the Coast]] published a supplement that described the Houses in detail: [[Houses of Hermes Book \| Houses of Hermes]]. It billed itself as a Fourth Edition source book, but was published before any Fourth Edition core rule book. When [[Atlas Games]] began the Fourth Edition line, Houses of Hermes was considered mostly compatible.

	=== [[Second Edition]] ===		=== [[Second Edition]] ===

IMHO: /* The Twelve Houses */ and oh yeah, flambeau comes before guernicus in alpha order

2013-04-20T03:32:43Z

The Twelve Houses: and oh yeah, flambeau comes before guernicus in alpha order

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	: [[House Criamon]] : A House of highly mystical magi. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Mystery House]].		: [[House Criamon]] : A House of highly mystical magi. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Mystery House]].
	: [[House Ex Miscellanea]] : A highly eclectic House of magi from many different traditions, some of them [[Non Hermetic\|non-Hermetic]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].		: [[House Ex Miscellanea]] : A highly eclectic House of magi from many different traditions, some of them [[Non Hermetic\|non-Hermetic]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].
			: [[House Flambeau]] : A House of warrior magi, often specializing in the [[Arts]] of [[Ignem]] or [[Perdo]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].
	: [[House Guernicus]] : A House containing the [[Quaesitor\|Quaesitors]], the judges of the Order. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]]. In [[ArM4]] and earlier, it was known as House Quaesitor.		: [[House Guernicus]] : A House containing the [[Quaesitor\|Quaesitors]], the judges of the Order. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]]. In [[ArM4]] and earlier, it was known as House Quaesitor.
	~~: [[House Flambeau]] : A House of warrior magi, often specializing in the [[Arts]] of [[Ignem]] or [[Perdo]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].~~
	: [[House Jerbiton]] : A House of magi interested in [[Mundane]] culture or society. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].		: [[House Jerbiton]] : A House of magi interested in [[Mundane]] culture or society. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].
	: [[House Mercere]] : A House that includes many [[unGifted]] [[Redcap\|redcaps]] and some [[magi]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].		: [[House Mercere]] : A House that includes many [[unGifted]] [[Redcap\|redcaps]] and some [[magi]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].

IMHO: /* The Twelve Houses */ Put House Ex Misc before House Guernicus in list- alpha order

2013-04-19T23:32:03Z

The Twelve Houses: Put House Ex Misc before House Guernicus in list- alpha order

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	: [[House Bonisagus]] : A House of magical researchers and statesmen. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].		: [[House Bonisagus]] : A House of magical researchers and statesmen. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].
	: [[House Criamon]] : A House of highly mystical magi. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Mystery House]].		: [[House Criamon]] : A House of highly mystical magi. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Mystery House]].
			: [[House Ex Miscellanea]] : A highly eclectic House of magi from many different traditions, some of them [[Non Hermetic\|non-Hermetic]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].
	: [[House Guernicus]] : A House containing the [[Quaesitor\|Quaesitors]], the judges of the Order. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]]. In [[ArM4]] and earlier, it was known as House Quaesitor.		: [[House Guernicus]] : A House containing the [[Quaesitor\|Quaesitors]], the judges of the Order. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]]. In [[ArM4]] and earlier, it was known as House Quaesitor.
	~~: [[House Ex Miscellanea]] : A highly eclectic House of magi from many different traditions, some of them [[Non Hermetic\|non-Hermetic]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].~~
	: [[House Flambeau]] : A House of warrior magi, often specializing in the [[Arts]] of [[Ignem]] or [[Perdo]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].		: [[House Flambeau]] : A House of warrior magi, often specializing in the [[Arts]] of [[Ignem]] or [[Perdo]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].
	: [[House Jerbiton]] : A House of magi interested in [[Mundane]] culture or society. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].		: [[House Jerbiton]] : A House of magi interested in [[Mundane]] culture or society. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].

IMHO: /* Legacy Page */ Made a section instead of a subsection.

2012-11-18T21:35:39Z

Legacy Page: Made a section instead of a subsection.

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	Houses did not exist in First Edition. Magi were generally categorized by their favored [[Arts]] instead.		Houses did not exist in First Edition. Magi were generally categorized by their favored [[Arts]] instead.
	=== Legacy Page ===		== Legacy Page ==
	The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:houses_of_hermes]]		The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:houses_of_hermes]]
	[[Category:Houses of Hermes]]		[[Category:Houses of Hermes]]
	[[Category:Order of Hermes]]		[[Category:Order of Hermes]]

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	== The Twelve Houses ==		== The Twelve Houses ==

	: [[House Bjornaer]] : A ~~House of shapeshifters. In [[ArM5]], this is a~~ [[Mystery House]]		: [[House Bjornaer]] : A [[Mystery House\|Mystery Cult]] of druidic magi capable of changing their True Form.
	: [[House Bonisagus]] : A ~~House of magical researchers and statesmen. In [[ArM5]], this is a~~ [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].		: [[House Bonisagus]] : A [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]] decended from the founder of the Order. This house is a mix of magical researchers and statesmen.
	: [[House Criamon]] : A ~~House of highly mystical magi. In [[ArM5]], this is a~~ [[Mystery House]].		: [[House Criamon]] : A [[Mystery House]] of enigmatic magi who frequently work in riddles and question the nature of reality.
	: [[House Ex Miscellanea]] : ~~A highly~~ eclectic House of magi from many different traditions, some of them [[Non Hermetic\|non-Hermetic]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].		: [[House Ex Miscellanea]] : An eclectic House of magi from many different traditions, some of them [[Non Hermetic\|non-Hermetic]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas]].
	: [[House Flambeau]] : A ~~House~~ of warrior magi, often specializing in the [[Arts]] of [[Ignem]] or [[Perdo~~]]. In [[ArM5]], this is a [[Societas~~]].		: [[House Flambeau]] : A [[Societas\|Society]] of warrior magi, often specializing in the [[Arts]] of [[Ignem]] or [[Perdo]].
	: [[House Guernicus]] : A ~~House containing the~~ [[Quaesitor\|Quaesitors]], the judges of the Order. ~~In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].~~ In [[ArM4]] and earlier, it was known as House Quaesitor.		: [[House Guernicus]] : A [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]] of [[Quaesitor\|Quaesitors]], the judges of the Order. In [[ArM4]] and earlier, it was known as House Quaesitor.
	: [[House Jerbiton]] : A ~~House~~ of magi interested in [[Mundane]] culture or society. In [[~~ArM5~~]], this ~~is a~~ [[~~Societas]].~~		: [[House Jerbiton]] : A [[Societas\|Society]] of magi interested in [[Mundane]] culture, arts and society.
	~~: [[House Mercere~~]] ~~: A House that~~ includes many [[unGifted]] [[Redcap\|redcaps]] and some [[magi~~]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage~~]].		: [[House Mercere]] : The messengers and merchants of the Order, this [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]] includes many [[unGifted]] [[Redcap\|redcaps]] and some [[magi]].
	: [[House Merinita]] : A House ~~that is~~ interested in the [[Faerie Realm~~]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Mystery House~~]].		: [[House Merinita]] : A [[Mystery House\|Mystery Cult]] interested in the [[Faerie Realm]].
	: [[House Tremere]] : A highly organized, hierarchical House with strong political influence. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].		: [[House Tremere]] : A highly organized, hierarchical House with strong political influence. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[True Lineages\|True Lineage]].
	: [[House Tytalus]] : A ~~House~~ whose members share a philosophy of thriving on conflict~~. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Societas]]~~.		: [[House Tytalus]] : A [[Societas\|Society]] of magi whose members share a philosophy of thriving on conflict.
	: [[House Verditius]] : A House whose members excel in making [[Enchanted device\|enchanted devices~~]]. In [[ArM5]], it is a [[Mystery House~~]].		: [[House Verditius]] : A [[Mystery House]] whose members excel in making [[Enchanted device\|enchanted devices]].

	== The Thirteenth House ==		== The Thirteenth House ==