Lex Magica of Adelaide

Adelaide Awakening

Gold Law

The Precept of Secrecy

The Precept of Secrecy is held true, and has been held true since the founding of the First Consilium. It demands that the existence of the Mysteries be kept secret, such that sleepers will not learn of it nor unawakened supernaturals glean its secrets.

The Precept of Recognition

The Precept of Recognition is held true, and has been held true since the founding of the First Consilium. It demands that any mage or cabal wishing to be protected by the Consilium must be formally recognized by the Consilium, and that any mage recognized by the Consilium is beholden to follow its laws and submit themselves to its judgements. It further deems that any formal declaration by the Consilium Council sets a precedent by which future judgements may be pronounced.

The Precept of Protectorate

The Precept of Protectorate is held true, and has been held true since the founding of the First Consilium. It demands that all mages and cabals may, at their discretion, disclose to the Consilium the location of their sanctums and in return those sanctums will be held sacrosanct under this Precept. It further demands that any recognized mage or cabal is beholden to respect the sanctity of any sanctum so protected, and not do any unsanctioned harm to it.

The Precept of Hubris

The Precept of Hubris is held true, and has been held true since the founding of the First Consilium. It demands that all mages recognized by the Consilium are beholden to follow a high standard of behaviour, such that they may be an example to the world.

The Precept of War

The Precept of War is held true, and has been held true since the First Consilium. It demands that any recognized mage may call for dispute resolution via duel, and that such a resolution may be sanctioned by the Council. This right extends to groups of mages.

Greater Protocols

Cabals within the Consilium may honour one or more of the Greater Protocols under the Precept of Protectorate (also known as the Great Rights):

• Right of Crossing: Let no borders stop an Awakened with a clear heart.
• Right of Emeritus: Those who have earned respect must be treated with respect.
• Right of Hospitality: Those who request hospitality must be granted it.
• Right of Nemesis: When vengeance is declared, let none stand in its way.
• Right of Sanctuary: Protect your home, and let no action cause it harm.

Execution by the Interfector

The Visus Draconis may appoint an Interfector. The Council may sanction execution of a mage by the Interfector as a penalty for infraction. The Interfector has the right to carry out such an execution. The Interfector further has the right to maintain secrecy of their identity, where practiceable.

Silver Law

Proposals not yet accepted

Method of recognition of mages in Adelaide

To be protected by the Precept of Recognition, a mage must swear in front of a Council member or a member of the Consilium so empowered by a Council member to uphold the Lex Magica and behave as a responsible member of the Consilium.

It is the responsibility of the witness to inform the Council of the recognised mage as quickly as practiceable.

Method of recognition of cabals in Adelaide

To take advantage of the Precept of Protectorate and other rights and privileges granted to cabals in Adelaide, a cabal must:

• Have at least three members recognised in Adelaide;
• Have a crest, which must be disclosed to the Consilium;
• Disclose to the Consilium which Great Rights are invoked by the cabal, as well as any other restrictions the cabal imposes on non-members;
• Have Protocols. They are not required to disclose these Protocols, but all members must verify that they exist and have been agreed upon.

If the cabal wishes to appoint a Council member, all cabal members must verify that their Protocols include an agreed-upon method by which this member is selected. They do not need to disclose the method.

Council structure in Adelaide

The Council is to be made from representatives of cabals. Every cabal recognised in Adelaide has the right to appoint one Council member. Cabals may withdraw or change their Council member at any time, as dictated by their own Protocols. All Council members must be recognised by the Consilium, and any cabal that loses their recognition also loses their Council member.

The Heirarch is to be selected by the Council from among their number, as is usual.

Mages without a cabal may also select a Council member. At least three mages without a cabal must be actively involved in this decision. This Council member is selected by majority vote of non-cabal members wishing to be involved. In the event of a tie that cannot be resolved by recast, the tied winners are expected to resolve the issue by agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached, the issue is resolved by the Duel Arcane.

Non-cabal mages can call an election to change or withdraw their Council member at any time. The member retains their position until the new election is concluded. To ensure that the non-cabal Council member remains representative of their constituents, this position must be re-elected at least once every six months. A single member may run an unlimited number of terms.