Boons and Hooks
Conscious Space (Major Boon) – The space the covenant is located in is also the abode of the god Obodas, in whose honor the ancient city of Avdat is named after. The God resides in his temple, and is aware of everything that happens inside it. He has struck a deal with Vivienne, when she first approached him, and as long as the Magi do not disturb him in his temple, he is content to watch them, and let them do their things.
Regio (Major Boon) – The main entrance to the Regio is located on the climb up to the ruins, if you know the right turns and twists to climb it. Vivienne stumbled upon it when she came exploring.
Aura (Minor Boon) – The aura of the regio is stronger, probably due to the Faerie God's residence in it.
Right (Minor Boon) – When Vivienne got here, she could see the ruined city, and after finding the regio, and striking a deal with Obodas, she struck a deal with the Crusader State of Jerusalem, to set up a waystation, with the right to tax passing caravans. The waystation serves as the main source of income for the covenant.
Local Language (Minor Boon) – Most of the covenfolk, after over a 100 years, are locals, and speak Arabic, which means that the Magi do not need to learn it, unless they want to. There's always a translator nearby.
Manor House (Free Boon) – The houses of the Nabateans, that are intact within the Regio, are lavishly constructed and adorned. And serve as exquisite quarters frot he Magi and their covenfolk.
Mercere House (Major Hook) – House Mercere is the one operating the waystation, and in return they have set up a regional Mercere Hosue within the covenant, allowing the magi here to get messages and news faster than most other covenants in the Tribunal.
Hedge Tradition (Major Hook) – The Mashawa Al-Badyia believe Obodas to be a sacred place for them, since their Nabatean ancestors were famed for upholding the tradition. They resent the Hermetics for taking over, but their powers are not very offensive.
Faerie Aura (Minor Hook) – The region is a Faerie Aura, which suits the Merinita just fine, and the others have come here knowing it's a Faerie Aura, some, like Felix, have come specifically to investigate it, or rather, the Faerie god that resides here.
Regio with Unexpected Entries (Minor Hook) – The region, being on a mystical road from Petra and further south, to the shores of the Mediterranean, seems to have caused it to sport new entrances every now and then, that usually last from a few nights, to several months.
In addition, the local hedge tradition seems to be able to enter it.
Road (Minor Hook) – The place is located on the mundane road from Petra to the coast, and as such, there are travelers moving through it.
Story Hook: Is Obodas a Faerie?
Ever since the place was discovered, there was something strange about Obodas. He didn't seem to take any action, outside of sitting in his temple, and no other faeries seem to inhabit the regio.
While no one would dare voice it near the Magi of Obodas, especially not within earshot of Vivienne, there has been rumors that perhaps Obodas isn't a Faerie god. Perhaps his long stay here has made him align more with the Magic Realm, since he seems to disregard human contact.
Natually, there are whispers that perhaps Obodas has been corrupted to the Infernal, but no one has dared to make such a claim, especially since Obodas is in close ties with the Guernicus covenant of Petra.