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	'''The Mysteries Revised Edition''' is an Ars Magica supplement that elaborates on the rules of Mystery Cults presented in the [[ArM5]] core rules, and presents many Mysteries to explore and sample Mystery Cults.		'''The Mysteries Revised Edition''' is an Ars Magica supplement that elaborates on the rules of Mystery Cults presented in the [[ArM5]] core rules, and presents many Mysteries to explore and sample Mystery Cults.

			== Subject and Contents ==
			The full content of The Mysteries Revised Edition can be found in [[The Mysteries Revised Edition Open Content]] page.

	~~== Subject and Contents ==~~
	TMRE's main focus is to describe a host of Mysteries, arranged by topical chapters, and provide several [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] and initiation scripts as examples for their use. Along the way, it provides the most thorough treatment of [[initiation]] into [[Mystery\|Mysteries]] and [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] in [[canon]], and a small selection of rule and setting extensions. While it contains historical and Mythic background, it is designed and read more like a tool-kit, and the Mysteries often have only tenuous connection to the flavor.		TMRE's main focus is to describe a host of Mysteries, arranged by topical chapters, and provide several [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] and initiation scripts as examples for their use. Along the way, it provides the most thorough treatment of [[initiation]] into [[Mystery\|Mysteries]] and [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] in [[canon]], and a small selection of rule and setting extensions. While it contains historical and Mythic background, it is designed and read more like a tool-kit, and the Mysteries often have only tenuous connection to the flavor.

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	== Subject and Contents ==		== Subject and Contents ==
	TMRE's main focus is to describe a host of Mysteries, arranged by topical chapters, and provide several [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] and initiation scripts as examples for their use. Along the way, it provides the most thorough treatment of [[initiation]] into [[Mystery\|Mysteries]]] and [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] in [[canon]], and a small selection of rule and setting extensions. While it contains historical and Mythic background, it is designed and read more like a tool-kit, and the Mysteries often have only tenuous connection to the flavor.		TMRE's main focus is to describe a host of Mysteries, arranged by topical chapters, and provide several [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] and initiation scripts as examples for their use. Along the way, it provides the most thorough treatment of [[initiation]] into [[Mystery\|Mysteries]] and [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] in [[canon]], and a small selection of rule and setting extensions. While it contains historical and Mythic background, it is designed and read more like a tool-kit, and the Mysteries often have only tenuous connection to the flavor.

	=== The Mysteries ===		=== The Mysteries ===
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	* Two utilitarian virtues related to Talismans share their own chapter.		* Two utilitarian virtues related to Talismans share their own chapter.

	In addition, some further mysteries, and other rules, are provided in the second chapter, "".		In addition, some further mysteries, and other rules, are provided in the second chapter, "Entering the Mysteries" (page 8).

	=== Mystery Cults and Setting ===		=== Mystery Cults and Setting ===

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* The [http://www.atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG0279.php official product page].		* The [http://www.atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG0279.php official product page].
			*[http://www.warehouse23.com/item.html?id=AG0279 Product Page at Warehouse 23]
			*[http://e23.sjgames.com/item.html?id=AG0279 Product Page at e23]
	== Legacy Page ==		== Legacy Page ==

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	The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:the_mysteries_revised_edition]]		The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:the_mysteries_revised_edition]]

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	[[Divination and Augury]] do not provide true augury, but rather only a substitute for [[Intellego]] that is incompatible with the [[Art]] and has poor [[Penetration]]. Troupes might want to consider adopting other mechanics for divination, or allowing Intellego spells to benefit from the Mystery's exceptions to the normal operation of Intellego spells. In addition, [[Enigmatic Wisdom]] does not affect divination, including dream interpretation, even though the core rulebook implies that it should. Troupes can consider letting Enigmatic Wisdom serve instead of the Divination ability (although this is a large benefit), or to add to it. In this context, note that allowing non-ceremonial divination in any and all techniques is very appropriate for a Criamon; I suggest allowing it as a Minor Mystery to be initiated after Dream Interpretation, adding both to the [[House Mysteries]] of [[House Criamon]].		[[Divination and Augury]] do not provide true augury, but rather only a substitute for [[Intellego]] that is incompatible with the [[Art]] and has poor [[Penetration]]. Troupes might want to consider adopting other mechanics for divination, or allowing Intellego spells to benefit from the Mystery's exceptions to the normal operation of Intellego spells. In addition, [[Enigmatic Wisdom]] does not affect divination, including dream interpretation, even though the core rulebook implies that it should. Troupes can consider letting Enigmatic Wisdom serve instead of the Divination ability (although this is a large benefit), or to add to it. In this context, note that allowing non-ceremonial divination in any and all techniques is very appropriate for a Criamon; I suggest allowing it as a Minor Mystery to be initiated after Dream Interpretation, adding both to the [[House Mysteries]] of [[House Criamon]].

	It is noteworthy that the supplement [[Covenants]] allow to construct an "open air" or very large laboratory, so that enchanting very large items seems doable. This robs much of the punch of the [[Hermetic Architecture]] Mystery. Added to that is the fact that the practice of enchanting huge objects does not alleviate the need for impossibly high [[Magic Theory]] scores, and even costs more [[raw vis]]. While Hermetic Architecture still has its uses, a troupe might want to reconsider some of its mechanics so as to allow it more oomph for enchanting large items. Dividing the raw vis required into Size identical items, instead of requiring Size x Normal-requirement raw vis, seems most reasonable to me.		It is noteworthy that the supplement [[Covenants]] allow to construct an "open air" or very large laboratory, so that enchanting very large items seems doable. This robs much of the punch of the [[Hermetic Architecture]] Mystery. Added to that is the fact that the practice of enchanting huge objects does not alleviate the need for impossibly high [[Magic Theory (Ability)\|Magic Theory]] scores, and even costs more [[raw vis]]. While Hermetic Architecture still has its uses, a troupe might want to reconsider some of its mechanics so as to allow it more oomph for enchanting large items. Dividing the raw vis required into Size identical items, instead of requiring Size x Normal-requirement raw vis, seems most reasonable to me.

	== Related Products ==		== Related Products ==
	* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]]		* ''[[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]]''
	* [[The Mysteries]] (Fourth Edition supplement)		* ''[[The Mysteries]]'' (Fourth Edition supplement)

	== External links ==		== External links ==

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Mystery Cults and Setting

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	=== Mystery Cults and Setting ===		=== Mystery Cults and Setting ===
	Ten sample Mystery Cults are provided in TMRE. All are optional, but at least some seem to fit well into the standard setting. There are some that, if accepted into the saga, would form an important element in Hermetic society.		Ten sample [[Esoteric Mystery]] Cults are provided in TMRE. All are optional, but at least some seem to fit well into the standard setting. There are some that, if accepted into the saga, would form an important element in Hermetic society.

	* The [[Order of the Green Cockerel]] is an alchemical society of magi exploring the new science of alchemy. The society encourages mundane alchemical research, but its main focus is in teaching its magi how to purify themselves and reach alchemical perfection.		* The [[Order of the Green Cockerel]] is an alchemical society of magi exploring the new science of alchemy. The society encourages mundane alchemical research, but its main focus is in teaching its magi how to purify themselves and reach alchemical perfection.
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	* The [[Disciples of the Worm]] is a secret and abhorred society focusing on learning the secrets of death and beyond. If you meddle with it, expect to hear of graves, ancient ghosts and ancient magic, bound spirits and awakened guardians. Some whisper it is led by the ghosts of long-dead magi, living-dead maintaining a mockery of life by the cult's hideous magic.		* The [[Disciples of the Worm]] is a secret and abhorred society focusing on learning the secrets of death and beyond. If you meddle with it, expect to hear of graves, ancient ghosts and ancient magic, bound spirits and awakened guardians. Some whisper it is led by the ghosts of long-dead magi, living-dead maintaining a mockery of life by the cult's hideous magic.

	* The [[Knights of the Green Stone]] are a group of magi knights, searching for a legendary stone in a quest similar to the mundane's search for a holy grail.		* The [[Knights of the Green Stone]] are a group of magi knights, searching for a legendary stone in a quest similar to the mundane's search for a holy grail.

	=== Other Content ===		=== Other Content ===

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	\|abbreviation =		\|abbreviation =
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	\|authors = [[Neil Taylor]] and [[Christian Jensen Romer]]\|publisher = Atlas Games		\|authors = [[Neil Taylor]] and [[Christian Jensen Romer]]
			\|publisher = Atlas Games
	\|productNumber = AG0279		\|productNumber = AG0279
	\|isbn = 1-58978-076-0		\|isbn = 1-58978-076-0

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	== Subject and Contents ==		== Subject and Contents ==

	TMRE's main focus is to describe a host of Mysteries, arranged by topical chapters, and provide several [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] and initiation scripts as examples for their use. Along the way, it provides the most thorough treatment of [[initiation]] into [[Mystery\|Mysteries]]] and [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] in [[canon]], and a small selection of rule and setting extensions. While it contains historical and Mythic background, it is designed and read more like a tool-kit, and the Mysteries often have only tenuous connection to the flavor.		TMRE's main focus is to describe a host of Mysteries, arranged by topical chapters, and provide several [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] and initiation scripts as examples for their use. Along the way, it provides the most thorough treatment of [[initiation]] into [[Mystery\|Mysteries]]] and [[Mystery Cult\|Mystery Cults]] in [[canon]], and a small selection of rule and setting extensions. While it contains historical and Mythic background, it is designed and read more like a tool-kit, and the Mysteries often have only tenuous connection to the flavor.

	=== The Mysteries ===		=== The Mysteries ===

	The book contains some 36 virtues, most of which are new Mysteries. They are arranged in themes, according to chapter:		The book contains some 36 virtues, most of which are new Mysteries. They are arranged in themes, according to chapter:

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	=== Mystery Cults and Setting ===		=== Mystery Cults and Setting ===

	Ten sample Mystery Cults are provided in TMRE. All are optional, but at least some seem to fit well into the standard setting. There are some that, if accepted into the saga, would form an important element in Hermetic society.		Ten sample Mystery Cults are provided in TMRE. All are optional, but at least some seem to fit well into the standard setting. There are some that, if accepted into the saga, would form an important element in Hermetic society.

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	=== Other Content ===		=== Other Content ===

	In addition, the book contains several tidbits of general interest.		In addition, the book contains several tidbits of general interest.

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	== Community Reviews ==		== Community Reviews ==


	It is pointless to list the many Mysteries provided in the text, but perhaps it would be fruitful to make some comments on those that merit them.		It is pointless to list the many Mysteries provided in the text, but perhaps it would be fruitful to make some comments on those that merit them.

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	It is noteworthy that the supplement [[Covenants]] allow to construct an "open air" or very large laboratory, so that enchanting very large items seems doable. This robs much of the punch of the [[Hermetic Architecture]] Mystery. Added to that is the fact that the practice of enchanting huge objects does not alleviate the need for impossibly high [[Magic Theory]] scores, and even costs more [[raw vis]]. While Hermetic Architecture still has its uses, a troupe might want to reconsider some of its mechanics so as to allow it more oomph for enchanting large items. Dividing the raw vis required into Size identical items, instead of requiring Size x Normal-requirement raw vis, seems most reasonable to me.		It is noteworthy that the supplement [[Covenants]] allow to construct an "open air" or very large laboratory, so that enchanting very large items seems doable. This robs much of the punch of the [[Hermetic Architecture]] Mystery. Added to that is the fact that the practice of enchanting huge objects does not alleviate the need for impossibly high [[Magic Theory]] scores, and even costs more [[raw vis]]. While Hermetic Architecture still has its uses, a troupe might want to reconsider some of its mechanics so as to allow it more oomph for enchanting large items. Dividing the raw vis required into Size identical items, instead of requiring Size x Normal-requirement raw vis, seems most reasonable to me.

	=== Related Products ===		== Related Products ==

	* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]]		* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]]
	* [[The Mysteries]] (Fourth Edition supplement)		* [[The Mysteries]] (Fourth Edition supplement)

	=== ~~Links =~~==		== External links ==
			* The [http://www.atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG0279.php official product page].
			== Legacy Page ==

	* The [http://www.atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG0279.php\|official product page].
	~~=== Legacy Page ===~~
	The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:the_mysteries_revised_edition]]		The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:the_mysteries_revised_edition]]

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	A few [[Spell\|spells]] dealing with memory are given on p. 25. Spells to measure astrological times are on p. 51. Two more spells are on p. 116.		A few [[Spell\|spells]] dealing with memory are given on p. 25. Spells to measure astrological times are on p. 51. Two more spells are on p. 116.

	New [[Shape and Material]]] bonuses are provided on p. 33. (Note that vulgar alchemy can discover more.) A few more are on p. 52. One more, for books, is on p. 92.		New [[Shape and Material]] bonuses are provided on p. 33. (Note that vulgar alchemy can discover more.) A few more are on p. 52. One more, for books, is on p. 92.

	New [[Mastery Ability\|mastery abilities]] include [[Ceremonial Casting]] on p. 38, in this version limited to Mystery Cults. Note that [[Houses of Hermes: Societates]] already has it spreading like wildfire amongst Jerbiton magi.		New [[Mastery Ability\|mastery abilities]] include [[Ceremonial Casting]] on p. 38, in this version limited to Mystery Cults. Note that [[Houses of Hermes: Societates]] already has it spreading like wildfire amongst Jerbiton magi.

	A discussion of [[~~Ghosts~~]] in ArM is on p. 72. [[Daimon]]s are discussed on p. 75 and later on p. 81 and far more detail on p. 137 (with exampled), [[Gnosticism]] on p. 77.		A discussion of [[Ghost]]s in ArM is on p. 72. [[Daimon]]s are discussed on p. 75 and later on p. 81 and far more detail on p. 137 (with exampled), [[Gnosticism]] on p. 77.

	It's noteworthy that [[Theurgic Invocation]]s (see p. 80-81) can be cast by magi not versed in theurgic magic.		It's noteworthy that [[Theurgic Invocation]]s (see p. 80-81) can be cast by magi not versed in theurgic magic.