A shadowy figure looks up as you enter.
"Hmpf, who comes to bother Galfraidus during his quiet hours?"
"So, you have come here looking for more knowledge than your sweet parens provided you? That makes sense. Most of the magi who go to train an apprentice today think they can learn everything from a quick glimpse at Aristotle and a dash of Solomon. Learning takes decades, not years! Are you truly up to the task? If not, admit it now and leave my sight."
"What, still here? Well, you have nerve. Now we'll see if you have perseverance. Are you willing to master new Arts? Are you willing to have your simple building-block view of magic altered? Yes, you do have a hungry look about you, don't you? Hunger is good. I will feed you. Not much, not quickly, but sufficient to your ability to digest."
He reaches behind him for a volume on a high shelf.
"We'll begin with this. Have no fear. Not yet, at least..."
An exploration of the formal and informal social ranks and hierarchies in the Order of Hermes
A consideration of the power structures found within Houses Bonisagus, Guernicus, Mercere and Tremere
An examination of the potential for the existence of truly evil Hermetic magi
Modelling covenants on mediaeval monastic houses.
The title says it all � why not make Tribunals a bit more fun and involved? Get out of the stuffy meetings and explore the possibilities of so many magi meeting together.
A discussion of the relations between the four Realms and how they might affect a saga.
Two not-so-serious (but very cunning) characters for Ars Magica sagas.
A brief overview of the life of Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, and his combined theological and scientific thoughts - great background material for the 13th century!
A consideration of the issues involved in changing the historical setting for Ars Magica sagas.
These articles will need a little tweaking for use with Ars Magica Fifth Edition.
Pity the poor Int -3 magus. What is he to do? Some thoughts on when The Gift appears in the less-than-brilliant.
Magi deal with Magical Auras all the time, but what do they really know about the workings of the Realm of Magic, of magic's ultimate origins? Here are some possibilities for your saga.
Text copyright © Angus Macdonald 2006. Artwork copyright © Eric Pommer 2006.