Covenant Mechanics

Ars Magica: Nova Semitae Saga
GM
Mark
Game Start
Anno Domini MCCXX, hiems A.D. 1220, winter 5 Neanne 1, Hiems
Game Year
Anno Domini MCCXXXV, aestas A.D. 1236, summer 7 Aulus 2, Aestas
Magi of Nova Semitae
Geoffroy de Dreux of Jerbiton Joshua Levi of Verditius Magni of Flambeau Obscurus Ignis of Flambeau NPC Magi Aulus · Neanne · Fr. Thomas · Vitria Apprentices Ysabelo discipulus Aulus Esyllt discipula Geoffrey Sigrun discipula Magni Hermetic Status
Companions
Lady Angharad ferch Madog, Princess of Powys Fadog Ritter Sigmund, German ex-Crusader Sir Daniele d'Audrieu, Norman merchant Sir William Cornwell, English ex-Crusader
Other Characters
Covenfolk · Agents The Redcaps · Notable NPCs Chart of Languages Spoken Notable Animals
Guests
Hortense of House Bonisagus
The Covenant
Hermetic Covenant Charter · Membership Record Record of Offices · Covenant Service Council Voting Records · Hermetic Politics Stonehenge Tribunal Mundane Mundane Geography · Mundane Politics Village of Melverley · Melverley Castle Village Laws · Village Rumors Medieval Farming
Covenant Resources
Covenant Library · Varana's Tomb Hospital · Hospital Library Vis Sources and Stores Covenant Magical Items · Mundane Wealth Classes and Training · Covenant Experts Covenant Mechanics
Other
Ars Magica House Rules Ars Magica Expanded Notes Campaign Log · Loose Ends Ars Magica PC Reference
Player Resources (PDFs)
Experience Point Worksheet Character Sheet (Variant 1) Character Sheet (Variant 2) Experience Point Chart

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Boons and Hooks

This is the covenant equivalent of Virtues and Flaws. Boons are things that directly benefit the covenant and its members; hooks are complications and story opportunities.

Site

Boons

Hooks

Magic Aura x2 - The covenant has a Magic Aura of 5 Creo Tether - The covenant enjoys a +3 Creo attunement to its aura Difficult Access - About 3/4ths of the covenant is surrounded by a river that impedes easy access to raiders Healthy Features - The Creo tether of the covenant allows all living creatures to enjoy a healthier existence Mystical Portal - The covenant is home to a Hermes Portal operated by the Redcaps

River/Road - the Severn is navigable, and thus brings traders and other visitors on occasion Flickering Aura - the Creo tether is a bonus, but has specific needs to remain viable

Fortifications

Free	Boons	Hooks
Manor House x2 - The covenant has two conjured manor houses made of stone Small Tower x2 - The covenant has two conjured towers	Walled Peninsula - The covenant has wall blocking off the peninsula they live on	None

Resources

Boons	Hooks
Secondary Income - The covenant enjoys two sources of standard income	Vis Salary - Magi must work for their vis, and are not afforded a vis allotment automatically

Residents

Free	Boons	Hooks
Peasants	Missile Weapons - The majority of the covenfolk are trained in bows Strong Community - The jewish community is especially tight-knit Veteran Fighters - The covenant maintains a small grog contingent whose sole duty is guarding the covenant Local Language - A majority of the covenfolk speak Medieval Hebrew or Yiddish, which makes it difficult for visitors to understand or infiltrate the community.	Mercer House (Major) - The Mercer House provides for visitors and Redcap retirees, bringing news and stories Rights and Customs - The covenfolk have certain rights and privileges that are formalized and that they are accustomed to; violating them would cause discontent among the community Suffrage - The covenant allows women to pursue any employment within the community irrespective of tradition; this is looked upon by the broader society as unnatural Jewish Population - The vast majority of the covenant are jewish covenfolk. This has benefits and particular drawbacks in England and Wales

External Relations

Boons

Hooks

None

Centralized Kingdom - There is no allodial land in England, therefore the covenant is part of the feudal system and ultimately is answerable to a higher noble Hermetic Politics - Despite being new, the PCs will need to deal with the legacy of the former members being active in Hermetic politics. The covenant owes three favours, but is owed three favours in return Missing Founders - The founders of the covenant are all missing. Why is this? Is another covenant or power responsible?

Surroundings

Boons	Hooks
None	Faerie Court - The covenant has a local faerie court in the region that it needs to keep peace with