Stonehenge Tribunal

Until relatively recently, the Tribunal had problems with quorate Tribunals due to severe political in-fighting. Blackthorn held an overwhelming dominance in Tribunal politics, so other Tribunals stopped showing up whenever they called Tribunals. This had the effect of the Stonehenge Tribunal not being represented at the Grand Tribunal, and becoming the laughingstock of the Order.

However, several new covenants were founded in the last two decades which forced the Tribunal to become quorate. Politics have heated up and Blackthorn, while still powerful, is no longer the overwhelming force it once was. They are opposed by more progressive magi who wish to see Stonehenge take its proper place amoung the Tribunals of the Order. However, with both the Praeco of the Tribunal and its Presiding Quaesitor as members of Blackthorn, this is easier said than done.

The Tribunals are currently held at Blackthorn covenant, in southern Wales. As magi rarely come together in large numbers, a number of social events take place in the week leading up to the official Tribunal:

• Draag of Blackthorn organises the Bjornaer gathering which resembles a pagan midsummer festival. Very secretive.
• Edward of Milton, of Schola Pythagoranis, organises a Jerbiton gathering, which is a large formal dinner party, followed by a masquerade ball. Largely attended by Jerbiton, with the occasional 'civilized' guest invited to attend. Nearly every attendee has the Gentle Gift and impeccable manners.
• Scintilla of Burnham formerly organised the Flambeau Melee, however, since disaster struck the Flambeaux of Stonehenge, the Melee had been cancelled indefinitely. Rumours abound that she is looking to re-establish the custom at the Tribunal of 1222.
• Aurelia of Nigrasaxa organises the Verditius Regional Contest, a smaller version of The Contest which takes place at Verdi every twenty-two years.
• Aulus of Bonisagus and Neanne of Verditius, both from Nova Semitae, organize a small colloquium for the scholastically-minded members to give lectures, share knowledge, and otherwise discuss magical theory and methods with other members. Due to a historical debacle in the Tribunal, the number of Bonisagus magi in the Tribunal is very low, so this event is not very well attended.
• A general seller's market for enchantments, potions, books, longevity rituals, vis, and anything else magi will trade pops up. Very informal.

The following are the covenants of the Stonehenge Tribunal

Blackthorn

Located in the southern hills of Wales. Home of the Praeco and Presiding Quaesitor. 6 members.

Burnham

Located in the northernmost section of the Tribunal. Very secretive. 6 members.

Cad Gadu

Domus Magnum of House Ex Miscellanea, located in northwest Wales. Not very politically powerful. 7 members.

Conventus Muri

Located on Hadrian's wall. Allied with Voluntas against attacks by Saxon-descended Scottish lowland covenants who hate Normans. 8 members.

Libellus

7 members.

Nigrasaxa

8 members.

Nova Semitae

PC covenant. Border of England and Wales near Poole and Shrewsbury. 3 members.

Redcap/Mercer House

Located at Nova Semitae, though politically independent. 10 members.

Schola Pythagoranis

Decentralized covenant located at Cambridge. Jerbiton-dominated, well-integrated into the university community. 6 members.

Semitae

The wandering covenant, led by a Criamon whose travels take him up and down the covenant with no apparent meaning. 3 members.

Unaffiliated

Many magi are without covenant, as it is not a requirement in Stonehenge. They live singularly, or in informal groups that have not sought out official covenant status. Approximately 12 members.

Ungulus

A winter covenant located in the Lakes Region. 5 members.

Voluntas

Located in the northwest, near Ungulus. Politically active, largely due to Julia of Jerbiton. Allied with Conventus Muri. 5 members.