Pax Dei

Summary[]

From the back cover:

Peace of Man

As a Magus you wield magical might beyond humanity's comprehension. You command the wind to blow, the sea to part, the forest to wither. You are powerful indeed. But what is the value of worldly power if you must pay for it with your eternal soul? In the eyes of the Divine only your virtue is worthy, only your soul is sacred. The Reward cares not for your life's arcane conquests. At final judgment, before Heaven's gate, only your pure soul will save you. What salvation will your base power offer then?

Peace of God

Pax Dei is an Ars Magica Third Edition sourcebook that invokes the story and majesty of the Divine Realm in Mythic Europe. Player and Storyguide alike are made privy to the Church's worldly designs, and are offered brilliant insight into the Reward itself. Not only may you pursue Divine will, but you may now reconcile your magic and piety to rise above even the Order of Hermes.

Contents[]

Introduction[]

Chapter Two: Lands Claimed by God[]

Chapter Three: The Clergy[]

Rounding out the Dominion Character:
- Hermetic:
  - Virtues: +3
    - Affinity with the Divine
  - Flaws: -3
    - Disgusted by Magic
  - Flaws: -4
    - Susceptibility to Divine Power
- Physical:
  - Flaws: -8
    - Leprosy
- Mental:
  - Flaws: -1
    - Simple-Minded
  - Flaws: -3
    - Fury
- Supernatural:
  - Virtues: variable
    - Purifying Touch
  - Virtues: +3
    - True Faith
  - Virtues: +5
    - Relic
    - Guardian Angel
  - Flaws: Variable
    - Curses
  - Flaws: -2
    - Tainted with Evil
  - Flaws: -3
    - Sense of Doom
  - Flaws: -4
    - Demon Plagued
  - Flaws: -6
    - Demon Tainted
- Social:
  - Virtues: +1
    - True Friend
    - Inspirational
  - Virtues: +3
    - Leadership
- Traits:
  - Virtues: +4
    - Mastered Knowledge
  - Flaws: -2
    - The Divine's Gift of Talent
- Background:
  - Virtues: +2
    - Indulgences
    - Faerie Blood
  - Virtue: +3
    - Clergy
  - Virtue: +4
    - Failed Apprentice
  - Virtue: +6
    - Episcopal Aide
  - Flaws: variable
    - Vow
  - Flaws: -2
    - Diabolic Upbringing
- Equipment:
  - Virtue: +2
    - Blessed Armament

Chapter Four: The Unseen World[]

Charal, Protector of the Host, Cherub of Communion - Cherubim, Stats
Galariel, Cherub of the Candle - Cherubim, Stats
Haniel, Angel of Peace - Guardian Angel, Stats
Akashak, Angel of War - Angel Warrior, Stats

The Archangels:
- Saint Michael of the Sword
- Saint Gabriel of the Horn
- Saint Raphael the Merciful
- Saint Uriel the Wise

Chapter Five: Made Manifest on Earth[]

Exorcism Rites:
- Purification
- Casting Out
- Verbal Assault
- Hiding
- Draining
- Fleeting Soul
- Banishment

Chapter Six: Pax Dei and Ars Magica[]

Sample Pious Magus Spells:
- The Tearful Reunion: Rego Imágonem
- Relinquishing the Hold of the Host: Muto Mentem
- Pruning the Spirit of Magic: Muto Vim

The Neriusian Portal: Rego Córporem - Spell

Appendix: Cestus Dei: The Mailed Fist of God[]

Sir Eoin - Knight, Stats
Herbert, Pious Magus - Stats

Pax Dei Index[]

Background Information[]

Memorable Quotes[]

Characters[]

Brother Ambrose - Dominican Monk
Father Adrian
Amicus Brazel
Grimgroth - House Tremere Mage
Father Juliere
Valoran - House Bonisagus Magus
Cherisse - Consor
Brother Harold - Monk
Lord Brys - Baron
Lord Therry - The Baron's cousin
Amicus Marius
Lady Maril - House Bonisagus Magus
Saint Benedict - Saint
Saint Francis - Saint
Saint George - Saint
Sante Fabía - Saint
Salistra - Example Pious Magus, former House Tremere
Nerius - Patron Saint of pious Magi
Rodkin - Order of Hermes Mage, House Criamon
Ceylan - Verditius Magus
Calixtus - House Flambeau Magus
Yissela - Merinita Magus
Malvon - Magus
Fudarus - Domus Magnus of House Tytalus
Marissa of Badajoz - Saint
Abbot Crinell - Leads the Order of Saint Mary

Terminology[]

Book of Silver Shadows, Dominion, True Faith, Piety, Temper Change, Blessings, True Empyrean, The Shadow Empyrean: Near and Far Lands, the Twilight Void, Arcadia, Purgatory; The False (or Ash) Empyrean, Angels, Archangels, Saints, Miracles, Order of Saint Paul (Exorcists), Vis, Pious Magic, The Order of Saint Nerius, Cave of Twisting Shadows, Order of Saint Mary, the Knights of Saint Mary, Covenant, Criamon texts: The Travels of Fedoso, the Cycle of Singing Shattered Midnight, the Everchanging Book; Certámen, Schism War,

References[]

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