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Message no. 1
From: Fredrik Holmqvist pagan@*******.swipnet.se
Subject: Magical Groups!
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 02:38:56 +0200
Howdy folks!

I am a hard time doing background data for a Magical group. I am in great
need of some inspiration. I would be glad if you could point me to any
group or groups you or any of your friends has published on the net.

TIA
//Honken!
Message no. 2
From: vocenoctum@****.com vocenoctum@****.com
Subject: Magical Groups!
Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 22:19:13 -0400
On Mon, 24 Apr 2000 02:38:56 +0200 Fredrik Holmqvist
<pagan@*******.swipnet.se> writes:
> Howdy folks!
>
> I am a hard time doing background data for a Magical group. I am in
> great
> need of some inspiration. I would be glad if you could point me to
> any
> group or groups you or any of your friends has published on the net.

I got some on my site (link below) under Magic section.

Vocenoctum
<http://members.xoom.com/vocenoctum>;

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Message no. 3
From: Lars Ericson lericson@****.edu
Subject: Magical Groups!
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 09:30:53 -0500
Fredrik Holmqvist wrote:
>
> Howdy folks!
>
> I am a hard time doing background data for a Magical group. I am in great
> need of some inspiration. I would be glad if you could point me to any
> group or groups you or any of your friends has published on the net.

Here's a magical group that I used in my campaign:

The Sixth Guides

Type: Dedicated (Investigating and Uncovering Magical Mysteries)
Members: 5
Strictures: Attendance, Belief, Deed, Fraternity, Geasa, Material Link,
Oath
Resources: High (no dues)
Patron: Steven Archallos, Mundane Philanthroper

Description: The group is dedicated to exploring magical phenomena and
allowing the public to study and learn about such magicks. Magic hoarded
by corporations for power or profit will only hinder Man's journey into
the Sixth World and leave the mundane world unprepared for potential
magical threats (i.e. Chicago). The group is not anti-corp or terrorist
in nature, but strongly believes that magic belongs in the hands and
minds of the masses.

Members:
-Dirk Brannigan (Physical Adept, Grade 2): Elf; A flashy swashbuckler.
Dirk is an explorer and artifact hunter akin to Indiana Jones.
-Elaine (Owl Shaman, Grade 2): Ork; A quiet street shaman. Elaine runs a
small talismonger shop and is a matriarchial figure to the low-class
neighborhood she lives in.
-Susan Ghostchaser (Gargoyle Conjuring Adept, Grade 1): Human; A
freelance street detective. Susan works on the streets mostly
information gathering for underworld and shadow peoples.
-Erlos (Hermetic Mage, Grade 4): Human; Combat mage shadowrunner. Erlos
is a true shadowrunner and does everything from mercenary soldier work
to Bodyguarding to wetwork. He is a loner, but a fanatical believer in
the group's cause.
-Andrew Carpenter (Hermetic Mage, Grade 3): Human; Professor of
Anthropology at Georgetown University. Carpenter is also an author and
lecturer and is known for his views on magic, corporations, and the
public. He is the figurehead and defacto leader of the group.


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