Lineages of Magi Orbi (Trianoma, Jerbiton and Tremere)
The Line of Vitellia
The lineage started with the hushed down expulsions of a maga Trianomae named Vitellia. Vitellia was trained during the aftermath of the Schism War, it was supposed to be a time of healing for the Order, but Vitellia did not find it so. The enemy was defeated and now there was treasure to claim, this brought many magi to the British Isles – the stronghold tribunals of House Ex Miscellanea. Vitellia had seen the Young House organize and structure itself under Basilicus, something she welcomed as the 12 houses once again approached equality. However, this seemingly natural progress suddenly ended with Basilicus’ mysterious passing. Vitellia was distraught with how the other Trianomae magi treated Ex Miscellanea, according to her they seem downright pleased that the Young House once again started to decline. After a passionate speech in front of the Tenentes Occultorum, reminding them of Trianoma dream of equal houses and her efforts in convincing Pralix to return to the Order. Vitellia is said to have demanded an investigation into the Young House sudden ill fortune but to no prevail. The next winter Vitellia had resigned her membership with House Bonisagus and moved to Cad Gadu.
The Lineage of Vitellia still persists within House Ex Miscellanea in 1220. These skilled politicians have taken upon themselves the herculean task of trying to keep track of the many traditions of their new House and ensure that its interests are represented in Hermetic politics. The new primus Ebroin has relied heavily on them in his efforts to rekindle the House, the lineage seems very pleased with his efforts as well. Notably Vitellia never thought it important to ensure her apprentices weren’t taught Trianomae’s ciphers, something House Bonisagus demanded of her.
A Character hailing from this Orbi Tradition could take virtues or flaws like Puissant/Affinity with Organization Lore: House Ex Miscellanea, Social Contact: House Ex Miscellanea, Dutybound (Protect House Ex Miscellanea) beyond the mandatory Puissant Intrigue.
The Uninvited League of Shallow Entertainment
A small structure of Orbi Magi from House Jerbiton, most of whom have left of their own accord. These magi were excluded from their House due to their unacceptable taste and tendency to seek out ugliness. They have all chosen to praise repulsive Faeries rather than real beauty. The founder of the mimic league and first recorded account of an expulsion of this nature was a 12th century magus named Oedipus. Oedipus was drawn to theatre and travelled through the Theban Tribunal seeking lost plays of ancient Greece and beyond – penning a few plays of his own which are still highly appreciated within the Order. Behind Oedipus talent and good reputation laid a dark secret however, his muse – who was so often the inspiration for the mature yet beautiful maga in his plays – was in reality a faerie. House Jerbiton doesn't believe faeries can create nor inspire real beauty yet for Oedipus his beloved fae was all he could think about. Eventually the secret got out, by none other than Oedipus' own filius and son. Many Jerbiton was quick to renounce their praise for his plays and Oedipus decided to leave his House.
He lived out the rest of his years in House Ex Miscellanea, finally free to praise the beauty in the fae. Oedipus would occasionally draw another Jerbiton magi to himself, some Jerbiton magi claim that this was achieved by entrancement by his lecherous muse. Eventually a league was formed around these Orbi and their apprentices. The league's purpose was to properly praise the beauty of the fairies and to create art honouring it. The league has a poor relationship with House Merinita, Oedipus himself never liked the House though his reasons seem a bit ambiguous. The league has regular meetings where new art pieces are shown, and many courtly fairies are invited from afar. Sometimes House Jerbiton finds it easier to deal with the league rather than House Merinita when help is needed in faerie problems. The League interacts little with other members of House Ex Miscellanea.
A character part of this league may wish to take Free Expression or Troupe Upbringing as their free house virtue. Other suitable virtues and flaws might include Student of Faerie, Appealing to Faeries, Familiarity with the Fae, Brutal Artist and Faerie Friend (Muse).
The Line of Gulielmus
Little is known about Gulielmus, nor his descendants. Gulielmus was a Tremere magus who at least seemingly rejected the structure of House Tremere. When this occurred is highly variable, some claim he lived through the Sounding and left the House after the founder’s death. Others say he left the day he passed his gauntlet, refusing to hand over his sigil. Other stories say he left after his first defeat in Certamen. The most popular of these stories is that Gulielmus was the de facto leader of Burning Acorn Vexillation and left the House to properly investigate the rumours of surviving Diedne members within the Young House. In all stories Gulielmus refuses numerous invitations to House Tytalus.
Whatever Gulielmus' true background Orbi of his lineage still exists within House Ex Miscellanea. If these magi know anything more about Gulielmus than the rest of the Order they don’t seem eager to share it. Gulielmus descendants have gotten themselves a rather negative reputation within their new house, especially among the Celtic traditions. It doesn’t help that these Orbi often settle in just these lands. The lineage, though free from House Tremere’s enforced structure, seems to want to create a mirror of it. They often seek out House Ex Miscellanea members with no interest in politics, asking to aid them by voting as proxy for them. They often inquire about structure within traditions and its origins. They often praise Basilicus and his reforms. Whatever the reputation, some members of House Ex Miscellanea seek these magi out to beg them to serve as their Champions in Certamen. This is especially common for those who never had their Hermetic Arts open, and which only other option is conceding.
A character from this lineage might want to take virtues and flaws like Clear Thinker, Enemies (Celtic Tradition),Secretive, Judged Unfairly and Driven beyond the mandatory Minor Magical Focus (certamen).