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Hermetic Library

The Hermetic Library of La Roche Caribet currently consists in the main part of a collection of Summae which were purchased as part of the major book dealing brokered by Magus Reneus of Taurus Candidus, as the Covenant was being founded.

We have recently revised details of the books in the library as part of ongoing changes in the Saga.

Ownership of books

Initially all books in the Covenant were part of the founding library. However, in recent times, books have been acquired as personal property of individual magi. While they may not be disposed of without retaining a copy within the Covenant (see Charter), these books are not available without negotiation with their owner, who remains free to store them privately and withhold them as they see fit.

Books on The Arts

Summae

Tractatus

Commentaries

Details of Summa

Beasts: Mundane and Arcane, Animal

by Bubo Gnarus Bjornaeris
Transcribed for Saxum Caribetum by Hubertus Taurus Bjornaeris ad Tauro Candido.
Three volumes on plain parchment with illustrations in black ink only, bound in tan cow-hide leather over thick leather boards and held closed with a leather strap.
In Latin.

Copy made Winter 1227 by XXX, sent to Wirbelnia in trade for "Mens, Anima, Animus"

Of Wind, Auram

by Anima Procellae Bonisagi
Copied for Saxum Caribetum by Aster Bonisagi ad Petrusca.
Two volumes on plain parchment, bound in thin dark leather over wooden boards, held shut with a simple metal clasp.
In Latin.

The Shape of Mortal Man, Corpus

by Fortior Salubris Tytali
Copy obtained via Petrusca; scribe unknown.
Not new but in good condition; two volumes on plain parchment with minimal illustrations in black and red ink only, bound in plain brown leather decorated with the outline of a human figure over wooden boards, held closed with a simple metal clasp.
In Latin.

Genesis, Creo

by Auctor Verditii
Copy made for Saxum Caribetum by Sartus Tectus ad Septem Montibus
In two volumes on good parchment with minimal illustrations in black ink only, bound in reused tapestry over wooden boards and kept inside a slipcase of the same.
In Latin.

Ignis Firmus, Ignem

by Liberigneus Flambonis
Copy made for sale at the Normandy Tribunal 1228
Well written and clearly phrased (Clear Writer), in a clear hand in black ink, with ample space left for Illumination
In two volumes on good parchment with minimal illustrations in black ink only, bound in leather on wooden boards.
In Latin.

Thoughts Made Solid, Imaginem

by Pinctus Jerbitonis
Two volumes on plain parchment in black ink. Many marginal illustrations which interfere with the text in places. Bound in unadorned leather-covered boards and held shut with a leather strap.
In Latin.

An Introduction to Herbam, Herbam

A beginner's text on Herbam, by Tempestus Tytali ad Fudaro
Written in a workmanlike fashion; the author did not spare the time to make asides or add other distractions - this is a basic work made solely for trade.

A copy of an original at Fudarus, written out in 1220 by Jared discipulis Hominis Calamitas Tytali. Jared has added small illustrations of plants at key points in the text; his artistic ability is limited but the plants are recognisable and served their function as keys when searching through the pages.
Scribed on parchment, bound in wood with plain leather covering, embossed with the sigils of the author, of Fudarus and Tytalus.
Acquired by Saxum Caribetum in trade with Fudarus, Winter 1224.

The Learning of Learning, Intellego

by Conscius Semper Bonisagi
Copy made for Saxum Caribetum by an unnamed scribe under supervision of Soliferreus Bonisagi ad Castellare.
Two volumes on plain parchment in a very clear hand, bound, such that the book will not lie flat unaided, in leather over wooden boards held with a simple metal clasp.
In Latin.

A Primer In Intellego, Intellego

A series of beginner's instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Intellego, by Speculor Bonisagi, filius Jovini, Summer 1224
Well Bound, Illuminated
In a fair hand in plain black ink, with ample space left for Illumination.
The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

In Autumn 1224, it was passed to Fulk to illuminate and illustrate the text.

The Regio in the Head of Man, Mentem

by Valedictus Tytali
Clearly scribed in black ink on parchment, some sheets well-worn and very thin in places. Recently rebound with skill in two volumes.
In Latin.

Mens, Anima, Animus, Mentem

by XXX
Scribed in black ink on parchment, in 3 volumes. As requested it has space left for illumination.
In Latin.

Excellently illuminated by Fulk Malavis, Winter 1228.

A copy made Winter 1227 by Gareth o Fflint ad Wirbelnia, in trade for Beasts: Mundane and Arcane

The Third Book of Change, Muto

by Tractandus ex Miscellanea
Transcribed for Saxum Caribetum by Corva Alba, discipula Philippi Vagi ad Ulula Speculo.
In two volumes on parchment in black ink with a few illustrations picked out in red and green bound in leather-covered boards and held shut with a metal clasp.
In Latin.

A Primer in Perdo, Perdo

A series of beginner's instructions in the art of Perdo by Gelus Flambonis. An old text, copied by an anonymous apprentice.
Illuminated
The book is scribed on parchment, in a simple, workaday binding.
A copy made by Speranda for her own use, from the library of Castellar in Hispania.
In Latin, with Illumination added by Fulk (Autumn 1226).

Perdo Secundus, Perdo

A series of instructions in the art of Perdo by XXX.
The book is scribed on parchment, in a simple, workaday binding. As requested, it has space left for illumination.
In Latin.

A copy made Winter 1227 by Mari Amwithig ad Wirbelnia, in trade for On The Creation Of Arrow Of Fire, Fundamenta Moderationis, and Isagogus In Vim Deo Datum.

Excellently illuminated by Fulk Malavis, Autumn 1228.

Mastery of the Elements through Mastery of Self, Rego

by Imperevitus Tremereris
Two volumes written in a small, neat hand in black and red ink on parchment. Recently rebound very well.
In Latin.

A Primer in Vim, Vim

A series of instructions in the art of Vim, by XXX
Scribed in black ink on parchment, in 1 volume. As requested it has space left for illumination.
In Latin.

A copy made Winter 1227 by Mari Amwithig ad Wirbelnia, in trade for On The Fiery Nature Of Arrow Of Fire.

Excellently illuminated by Fulk Malavis, Summer 1230.

Details of Tractatus

De Natura Aurarum ("On The Nature of Air"), Auram

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Auram, by Speranda Bonisagi, filia Laurentii, Autumn 1223
Well Bound, Illuminated
Well written and clearly phrased (Clear Writer), in a fair hand in plain black ink, with ample space left for Illumination.
The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

In Summer 1224, it was passed to Fulk to illuminate and illustrate the text.

The Bones of Mortal Man, Corpus

A treatise on the Art of Corpus, by Elise ex Miscellanea filia Hadis, Autumn 1227
Well Bound
In a clear hand in black ink, with ample space left for Illumination
Scribed on parchment and bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

Excellently illuminated by Fulk Malavis, Winter 1227.

On The Creation of Arrow Of Fire, (Creo)

A short work on the Art of Creo as evinced by the spell Arrow Of Fire, by Constantinus Flambonis filius Scintillae, Summer 1223
Well Bound, Illuminated
Well written and clearly phrased, in a fair hand in plain black ink, with ample space left for Illumination.

The text includes insights into targeting Arrows of Fire, together with a selection of Breton words to be shouted in conjunction with the spell, which illuminate and expound further on the process of targeting (Some knowledge of colloquial Breton is required to translate these, as the author does not include a Latin explanation.)

The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

In the season after writing, it was passed to Fulk to illuminate and illustrate the text.

Copied Winter 1227, and sent to Wirbelnia in trade for Perdo Secundus.

Confirmatio Formae ("The Formation of Forms"), Creo

A treatise on the the Art of Creo, by Speranda Bonisagi filia Laurentii, Autumn 1227
Well Bound
Well written and clearly phrased (Clear Writer), in a fair hand in black ink, with ample space left for Illumination
Scribed on parchment and bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

Illuminated by Fulk, Summer 1231.

On The Fiery Nature of Arrow Of Fire, (Ignem)

A short work on the Art of Ignem as evinced by the spell Arrow Of Fire, by Constantinus Flambonis filius Scintillae, Autumn 1223
Well Bound, Illuminated
Well written and clearly phrased, in a fair hand in plain black ink, with ample space left for Illumination.

The text includes insights into the effects of Arrows of Fire, together with a selection of Breton words apparently naming and describing burns and scorch marks. (Some knowledge of colloquial Breton is required to translate these, as the author does not include a Latin explanation.)

The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

Illuminated by Fulk Malavis, Winter 1224.

Copied Winter 1227, and sent to Wirbelnia in trade for A Primer in Vim.

A First Primer in Muto, Muto

A series of beginner's instructions in the art of Muto, by Iuris Perita Guernici, filia Prati Viridi, Winter 1225
Well Bound
In a fair hand in black ink with ample space left for Illumination.
The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

Excellently illuminated by Fulk Malavis, Summer 1227.

Fundamenta moderationis ("A Foundation in Rego"), Rego

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Rego, by Speranda Bonisagi, filia Laurentii, Spring 1223
Well Bound, Illuminated
Well written and clearly phrased (Clear Writer), in a fair hand in plain black ink, with ample space left for Illumination.
The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

In the season after writing, it was passed to Fulk to illuminate and illustrate the text.

Copied Winter 1227, and sent to Wirbelnia in trade for Perdo Secundus.

On Controlling the Undead, Rego

A treatise on the the Art of Rego, with examples drawn from the matter of Necromancy, by Elise ex Miscellanea filia Hadis, Summer 1227
Well Bound
In a clear hand in black ink, with ample space left for Illumination
Scribed on parchment and bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

Illuminated by Fulk, Autumn 1231.

On Controlling Peope, Rego

A treatise on the the Art of Rego, with examples on methods to control people in body and mind, by Floristan Jerbitones, Sprint 1231
Well Bound
In a clear hand in black ink, with ample space left for Illumination
Scribed on parchment and bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

Isagogus in Vim Deo Datam ("Introduction to The Force Given by God"), Vim

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Vim, by Constantinus Flambonis, filius Scintillae, Winter 1221.
Well Bound, Illuminated.
Well written and clearly phrased (Strong Writer), in a fair hand in black ink. Capitals are embellished with little religious scenes (which may annoy some anti-Church Traditionalist magi).
Brief prefatory and concluding prayers are included in the text.
The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide; there is a simple design of symbolic fish tooled into the leather cover.
In Latin.

This book has a special place in our Library, being the first book composed and written within the Covenant itself.

Copied Winter 1227, and sent to Wirbelnia in trade for Perdo Secundus.

Details of Commentaries

A Companion to An Introduction to Herbam, Herbam

Comments on the beginner's text, by Hominis CalamitasTytali ad Fudaro 1220,
Written in a clear and illuminating fashion. The author did not spare the time to make asides or add other distractions - this is a basic work made solely for trade.

A copy of an original at Fudarus, written out by Jared discipulis Hominis Calamitas Tytali. Jared has added small illustrations of plants at key points in the text; his artistic ability is limited but the plants are recognisable and served their function as keys when searching through the pages.
Scribed on parchment, bound in wood with plain leather covering, embossed with the sigils of the author, of Fudarus and Tytalus.
Acquired by Saxum Caribetum in trade with Fudarus, Winter 1224.

A Commentary on Thoughts Made Solid, (Imaginem)

Thoughts and insights into the text Thoughts Made Solid, by Speculor Bonisagi filius Jovini, Summer 1223.
Well Bound, Illuminated.
Written in a fair hand in plain black ink, with ample space left for Illumination.
The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

In Winter 1223, it was passed to Fulk to illuminate and illustrate the text.

A Commentary on The Regio In The Mind Of Man, (Mentem)

Thoughts and insights into the text The Regio In The Mind Of Man, by Iuris Perita Quaesitoris Guernici, filia Prati Viridi, Spring 1223.
Well Bound, Illuminated.
Written in a fair hand in plain black ink, with ample space left for Illumination.
The book is scribed on parchment, bound by the Covenant's Master Bookbinder in oak boards covered in tanned deer hide.
In Latin.

In Autumn 1225, it was passed to Fulk to illuminate and illustrate the text. In Autumn 1226, Fulk illuminated the second copy, for trade (the third copy already traded to Fudarus).

Originally composed as a private contemplative work, Iuris made 3 copies for the Covenant Library in Summer 1223.