Daniel

Name: Daniel

Age: Mid-twenties

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 125 lbs.

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Blue

Sex: Male

Tradition: Order of Hermes, House Ex Miscellanea

Essential Practice
It is up to the shaman to dance at the spirits' whim and the chorister to humiliate himself in supplication to his deity. Let the seer cast his draught and allow his magic to ride him; the scientist to build his machines to take magic out of his own two hands. Magus Rex, however, is a creature of Will. Magus Rex carries divinity within himself, his Will gives his reality relevance. Amidst intricately woven circles, Magus Rex performs his operations with determined dignity, power and majesty; he speaks aloud names which echo the thoughts of God, conjures celestial hosts to attend his will and holds, in trust, sacred wisdom passed along for 5,000 years... and counting. Dogged determination are required to comprehend the nuance of his rituals. This determination is the trait he carries over into his dealings with other Awakened.

Arrogance is not standard issue within The Order. Mystical superiority, however, is a practical necessity. Noblesse oblige and a commitment as a guardian in the house of wisdom are the guiding principles with which the Hermetic acts. He ponders divination born of numerological significance, analyzes symbols both ancient and modern, recalls countless grimoires and then speaks to his companions, "You don't understand." He then sets Tradition policy. Belief in the Hermetic paradigm requires a constant application of will - it is as much an exercise of intellect as it is a goal of spirit. Magus Rex attempts to become the Word, climb the ladder of Heaven and bring Heaven back down to Earth. Magic is not an act. Magic is not a thing. Magic is a state of being.

Anyone can stumble through a drug induced vision or prostrate themselves before a deity and pray that they toss some crumbs their way. Daniel makes his vision a reality and justifies himself by his Will. Anything less is no better than a savage roaming fearfully through a world that he lacks the power to subjugate, transmute and control. How dare anyone that demands less of themselves claim the right to alter reality? Command your magic. Accept the praise and the blame without fear.

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