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===House Rat Sniffing=== | ===House Rat Sniffing=== | ||
− | House Rat Sniffing was founded in 1916 by disaffected members of the Old Houses, who believed that the traditional mysticism should give way to reason. They are dedicated to learning the truth about the universe, often leading them to neglect more mundane and practical matters. The house has a reputation for both wisdom and foolishness and if their guidance is often sought, they advice is also often ignored. The mages of Rat Sniffing, however, rarely care very much what mages from other orders think of them. On the other hand, they have a tendency to become focussed on status games within their own House. While many Rat Sniffing mages are idealistic, they are also particularly likely to burn out, becoming cynical, apathetic or corrupt. Rat Sniffing vendettas, often founded on a disagreement over theory, are known for being particularly bitter and persistent | + | House Rat Sniffing was founded in 1916 by disaffected members of the Old Houses, who believed that the traditional mysticism should give way to reason. They are dedicated to learning the truth about the universe, often leading them to neglect more mundane and practical matters. The house has a reputation for both wisdom and foolishness and if their guidance is often sought, they advice is also often ignored. The mages of Rat Sniffing, however, rarely care very much what mages from other orders think of them. On the other hand, they have a tendency to become focussed on status games within their own House. While many Rat Sniffing mages are idealistic, they are also particularly likely to burn out, becoming cynical, apathetic or corrupt. Rat Sniffing vendettas, often founded on a disagreement over theory, are known for being particularly bitter and persistent. |
Apprenticeship requires a broad study of history, philosophy and the social sciences, to help the student gain perspective on the place of humanity in the universe. While the house has no official religious stances, it does require study of the Christian religion, on the grounds that the faith plays such a significant role in Western history and thought. Magical training focuses on spells that provide information. | Apprenticeship requires a broad study of history, philosophy and the social sciences, to help the student gain perspective on the place of humanity in the universe. While the house has no official religious stances, it does require study of the Christian religion, on the grounds that the faith plays such a significant role in Western history and thought. Magical training focuses on spells that provide information. |