Traditions
Order of Hermes (Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary)
The Order of Hermes are scholarly mages who see magic as science and formula. They believe magic follows rules and can be learned through study and research. Order of Hermes mages are wizards, scholars, and researchers who use formal magic and ritual. Order of Hermes characters excel at formal magic, research, and understanding magical theory. They use their Spheres to create effects through precise formulas and rituals. Their focus on knowledge and precision makes them powerful but rigid.
How it works (mechanics)
**Focus**: Formal magic, research, knowledge **Typical Spheres**: Forces, Matter, Prime, Correspondence **Paradigm**: Magic through formula and ritual **Practice**: Formal ritual, research, study **Instruments**: Wands, circles, formal tools
Practical tips
**Best For**: Characters who want to play scholarly mages, characters who value knowledge and precision, characters who want formal magic. **Playstyle**: Order of Hermes mages excel at formal magic and research. They're perfect for players who want scholarly characters with precise, formulaic magic.