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The Bonisagus Folios distributed to Stonehenge:

The Folio of 1216 (Total 53 pts)

• Tractatus:
  • "Symbology and Mysticism in Magical Working by Apollonius Succi of Bonisagus" - Q12 Tractatus on Magic Theory
  • "Heading Home" by Leanora of Bonisagus - Q10 Tractatus on Leap of Home Coming (Mastery)
  • "Home from Home" by Chadwick of Bonisagus - Q10 Tractatus on Creation of A Well Appointed Town (Mastery)
• Lab Texts:
  • "Creation of A Well Appointed Town" - CrTe30 by Chadwick of Bonisagus (TME p61)
  • "Conjuring the Mystic Tower" - CrTe35 by Chadwick of Bonisagus (ArM5 p153)
  • "Dream of the Mind that Sits" - InTe50 by Chadwick of Bonisagus (HoH:TL p74)

The Folio of 1223 (Total 49+5(initiation) pts)

• Tractatus:
  • Anatomies: Galen Reconsidered by Sven of Bonisagus - Q12 Tractatus on Corpus
  • The Spear Unleashed by Vortigernus of Bonisagus - Q11 Tractatus on Penetration
  • Mastering the Defences of Magic by Ingrid of Bonisagus - Q9 Tractatus on Parma Magica
  • Strengthening the Body by Arnulf of Bonisagus) (Written in Arabic) - Q6 Tractatus on Corpus
• Lab Texts:
  • Initiation Script for the Mystery of Vulgar Alchemy by Seonaid of Bonisagus (Mysteries p32)
  • "Exchange of the Two Minds" Me55 - by Gernot of Bonisagus (ArM5 p152)

The Folio of 1237 (Total 44 pts)

• Tractatus:
  • "Primer on Arabic" by Icarus of Bonisagus - Q5 Tractatus on Arabic
  • Sharpening the Mind by Caecilius of Bonisagus - Q7 Tractatus on Mentam
  • Ritual Designs and their Applications by Titus of Bonisagus - Q10 Tractatus on Magic Theory
  • The Cold Breath of the Liar by Silus of Bonisagus - Q8 Tractatus on Frosty Breath of the Spoken Lie (Mastery)
• Lab Texts:
  • "Know the Moon’s Influence" InMe15 (Gernot of Bonisagus) (Dies Irae p41)
  • "Perceive the Eyes of Knives" - InMe20 (Gernot of Bonisagus) (Guardians of the Forest p21)
  • "A House Already Abandoned" - MuIm35 (Marcellus of Bonisagus) (Dies Irae p70)

The Folio of 1244 (Total 57 pts)

• Tractatus:
  • Casting out the Infernal by Aberlard of Bonisagus - Q12 Tractatus on Demons Eternal Oblivion (Mastery)
  • The Versatility of Vim: Volume 1 by Aberlard of Bonisagus - Q12 Tractatus on Vim.
• Lab Texts:
  • Perceive the Soul InMe 30 - A unique base effect that allows souls to be seen visually. (Note: Demons and Angels are both souls, but ghosts are usually not) by Renata ex Bonisagus
  • Oblivion of the Demonic Horde - PeVi 15 - A group version of the Lv 5 Demons eternal oblivion, by Renata ex Bonisagus
  • Ring of Mature the Human Form CrCo 45 - A ritual to accelerate the growth of a human child to age 16, by Regina ex Bonisagus
  • PeCo4 lab text for Visage of the Shaven Face by Aberlard of Bonisagus - The caster becomes clean shaven (Base2, Touch, Momentary, Part)
  • InVi10 lab text for Sense and Weight of Supernatural Power (Aberlard of Bonisagus) The caster is aware of what type of supernatural aura, if any, they are in and its strength. (Base 2, +3 to include all aura types, Touch, Momentary, Individual)
  • PeVi15 Faeries Eternal Oblivion (Group L5) As Demons Eternal Oblivion (p160 ArM5) (Aberlard of Bonisagus) but for Faeries and Group Target (Base 5, Voice, Momentary, Group)

The Folio of 1251 (54 pts)

• Tractati:
  • “Vim and its relationship to Twilight” By Marcellus ex Bonisagus of the Ash Guild, Rhine Tribunal (Q12 Vim Tracti) [OC: This used to be a Tractatus by Abelard, but there was a mistake, so I've changed the title and author]
  • “The Magic of Learning” Theion logios Bonisagou of Cambridge (Q14 tractatus on Magic Theory, written in Greek)
  • “I am Rock” by Conlan ex Bonisagou (Q7, Incomprehensible Tractus in Terram but incomprehensible, so halve study totals) seemingly completely useless, however provides insight into the inner workings of the realm of Terram. No longer incomprehensible if you have Enigmatic Wisdom.
  • “Cunniform a most interesting system of writing with much to teach us about the workings of pre-mecurian Magics” by Ibraham ex Bonisargus (Artes Librales Tractus L4)
• Lab Texts:
  • Chamber of Spring Breezes by Alexander of Santorini (Created with the major side benefit that it prevents vermin of the air from entering the room. His version is accompanied by the pleasant scent of lavender.) CrAu 5 R: Touch, D: Sun, T: Ind Creates a breeze of fresh air that continually moves throughout a room, keeping the air continuously breathable even if the room is airtight. The breeze can be created outdoors, but there it has little effect. (Base 1, +1 Touch, +2 Sun, +1 unnatural) Source: Ars Magica Fifth Edition, 125
  • The Mistaken Step by Alyssa, maga Trianomae ReCo 30 R: Sight, D: Mom, T: Ind - Instantly moves a target up to 50 paces, at Sight range. Can be used gently, to move people around, or violently, to place them 50 paces in the air and allow them to fall to earth for +75 damage. The caster must be able to see both the starting and finishing locations. (Base 15, +3 Sight) Source: Through the Aegis, 52
  • The warning stones by Renata Drekiwif ex Bonisagus (CrIm Base 1: audio only, Range: Arc (+4), Target: Group (+2), Duration Diam (+1), Clear words (+1) 24 uses/day (+5lv) = 30 lesser item
  • Call the Dream by Laurea ex Bonisagus of Whitby: ReMe 20 (R: Touch, D: Sun, T: Ind) The caster touches a sleeping person and determines the theme for that night’s dreaming. (Base 5, +1 Touch, +2 Sun) Source: Art & Academe, 34

Folio of 1256:

• Tractatus:
  • “Duality in Magic” by Celaenea of Bonisagus Q9 Magic Theory Tractatus - This details a new target: Pair (The caster and one other designated target within range) This is the same magnitude as target: Part (+1)
  • “Ex Nihilo” by Argos ex Bonisagus, Q8 Creo Tractatus
  • "Undines: Field observations" by Marcella ex Bonisagus, Q8 Magic Lore Tractatus

• Lab texts:
  • Item - Vest of the Magi’s Last Stand (Lv 25 effect - A Lesser enchantment that works as the spell Endurance of the Berserker. ReCo base 10: Eliminate the Penalties of Fatigue and Wounds (+1 Concentration), Range Touch (+1) Item Maintains Concentration (+5 lvs) only usable once per day. Note that as per the spell, if the users Fatigue becomes full they instantly pass out, the spell ends and any excess fatigue is taken as wounds. This includes a new Material Bonus: “Hemp +3 resistance for body and mind” (If you study this Lab text you can then use this Hemp bonus as if it were any other shape/material bonus in your own projects.)
  • Spell - The Potent Eye - A potent Magic Version of “The Discerning Eye” (HoH:Tl, pg 72): InIm 35 uses a Mirror for a +7 bonus.
  • Spell - Stone Tells of the Mind that Sits - InTe 30 - Minor Side effect, Stone develops a mouth to speak with.
  • Spell - The lingering Departure - ReCo 15 -Wizard's leap - Minor side benefit: Leaves an afterimage of the Magi behind for a round after the leap.

It will first be copied to the Library of Arbour Low for anybody to study (at the standard library rate, first come first served) and then be distributed on following schedule: Winter1259/Spring 1260 - Cad Gadu Summer/Autumn 1260 - Broseley Winter1260/Spring 1261 - Avalon Summer/Autumn 1261 - Wadeholm Winter1261/Spring 1262 - Yarmouth Summer/Autumn 1262 - Hereward's Isle Winter1262/Spring 1263 - The Mercere House Summer/Autumn 1263 - Cambridge Winter1263/Spring 1264 - Whitby Summer/Autumn 1264 - Martin Mere Winter1264/Spring 1265 - Brabonicum Summer/Autumn 1265 - Wychwood Winter1265/Spring 1266 - Stonehenge

Note: You may copy individual parts of the Folio or to copy the entire thing, you need a team of scribes each one adds [6 + Profession: Scribe score] and you need to get points equal to the total listed above each Folio. Each item in the Folio contains biographical data on the author as well as brief accounts of their opinion of the text. Once you have finished a particular item included in a folio, you receive one experience point in Order of Hermes Lore.

Schedule of distribution of the folios to the various Covenants

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