The mundane library of La Roche Caribet is a ragbag of texts come by chance, together with three good Summae which were initial contributions to the Covenant.
We have recently revised details of the books in the library as part of ongoing changes in the Saga.
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.
| Date | Owner | Title | Subject | Level | Quality | Physical Quality |
vols | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Spring 1221) | library | Libros del Saber de Astronomía | Artes Liberales (Astronomy) |
2 | 6 | +1 | 2 | Spanish |
| Occult Lore | 2 | 6 | ||||||
| Summer 1222 | library | Book of Knowing About Astronomy |
Artes Liberales |
2 | 6 | +2 | 3 | Francien |
| Occult Lore | 2 | 6 | ||||||
| library | The Decisions of the Normandy Tribunal 853-1134 | Code of Hermes | 6 | 11 | 0 | 4 | Latin | |
| library | The Manipulation of Aurae, Regiones and Vis | Magic Theory | 8 | 11 | 0 | 6 | Latin | |
| library | On the Prevention of Bodily Ills in Egypt | Medicine | 7 | 11 | 0 | 5 | Arabic |
| Date | Owner | Title | Subject | Quality | Physical Quality |
vols | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1228 | library | Grammatica | Artes Liberales | 10 |
2 |
1 | Latin |
| (Summer 1225) | Iuris (sanctum) |
On Humaniform Automata | Craft Automata | 6 | 0 | 1 | Latin |
| (Summer 1225) | Iuris (sanctum) |
On Campaniform Automata | Craft Automata | 6 | 0 | 1 | Latin |
| (Summer 1225) | Iuris (sanctum) |
On Automata And Time | Craft Automata | 6 | 0 | 1 | Latin |
| Autumn 1229 | library | An Introduction to the Divine | Dominion Lore | 0* | 0 | 1 | Latin |
| Autumn 1229 | library | An Introduction to the Fae | Faerie Lore | 5* | 0 | 1 | Latin |
| Winter 1227 | library | Elegantia Magicae (The Elegance of Magic) | Finesse | 10 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| Winter 1227 | library | Trial by Fire | Finesse | 11 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| (Summer 1225) | Iuris (library) |
Contra Transgressions of the Code of Hermes | Code of Hermes | 10 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| (Summer 1225) | Iuris (library) |
Repeated Transgressions - a Counter-Argument | Code of Hermes | 10 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| Winter 1225 | Iuris (library) |
Insights into the Application of the Code of Hermes regarding the use of Magic in Divine auras | Code of Hermes | 7 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| Autumn 1229 | library | An Introduction to the Occult | Occult (Infernal) Lore | 13 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| Autumn 1229 | library | An Introduction to Spirits | Magic Lore | 9* | +1 | 1 | Latin |
| Autumn 1230 | library | On the Fluctuations and Changes in Magic Aurae | Magic Theory | 10 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| Autumn 1227 | library | A Shield Against Delusion | Parma Magica | 7 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| Autumn 1227 |
library |
The Joy of Penetration | Penetration | 11 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| 2 spare, library | The Joy of Penetration | Penetration | 11 | +1 | 1 | Latin | |
| Summer 1228 | library | In Extremis | Penetration | 10 | +2 | 1 | Latin |
| Summer 1228 | library | De Rerum Magorum et Magia | Philosophiae | 11 |
+2 |
1 |
Latin |
* some of the texts acquired from "Peter of Flanders" are incomplete.
by Tinea Litterata Bonisagi ad Durenmare.
Copy made by an unknown scribe ad Petrusca.
Not new but in good condition. In six volumes, written in black and red ink on parchment
and bound in leather-covered hard leather boards and fitted with corner-guards.
Held shut by a metal clasp.
In Latin.
Collected by Industria Quaesitoris Guernici ad Objurgatore.
Copy made by Iuris Perita Quaesitoris Guernici ex Objurgatore and donated to the
library by her.
On parchment in black ink, in four volumes each bound with wooden boards covered
in leather and held with a metal clasp.
In Latin
Obtained in Granada, Hispania by Doctora Jimena and donated to the library by
her.
Five volumes, written on linen paper in small, neat script and with good illustrations,
bound with dark thin leather over thin wooden boards.
In Arabic.
Summa on Artes Liberales (Astronomy) and
also a Summa on Occult Lore
Obtained as a gift from Lord Gaidon de Quintin, April 1221.
Two volumes, in excellent binding (+1), with some gatherings missing (-1), but written
in a clear hand (+1).
The work is a Spanish translation of an Arabic original, which is probably somewhat better. Our version has lost quality in the process of repeated ocpyig and translation.
The Covenant had la Doctora Jimena study and then translate the book.
The original poor binding was repaired in Autumn 1227, when Alban Vauremy re-bound the books. The missing gatherings are still missing.
Summa on Artes Liberales (Astronomy) and
also a Summa on Occult Lore
Spanish original obtained as a gift from Lord Gaidon de Quintin, April 1221.
Three volumes, with an excellent binding (+1), written in an adequate hand (0).
The work is a Francien translation of the Spanish translation of an Arabic original, which is probably somewhat better.
In Winter 1225, it was given to Fulk to illuminate.
A treatise on Grammar (Artes Liberales), by Ampullus Bonisagi
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
Scribed on parchment and bound in leather over wooden boards.
In Latin.
Ampullus has an irritating, bombastic style, as he sets out a series of lectures on Grammar. Marginal notes by the anonymous scribes who have copied (and recopied, including past comments) this text, indicate their opinions of the person of Ampullus.
The bare outline of a treatise on the nature of Angels (or other divine spirits?).
Believed to be by "Peter of Flanders"
In a fair hand in black ink, but less than half written, with names (to be coloured)
and capitals all missing.
Scribed on parchment and bound in leather over wooden boards
In Latin.
One of a set of four Realm Lore texts recovered from the belongings of a man thought to be Peter of Flanders. It appears he was a hedge-summoner, and had paused on his journey, tried to summon some spirit and failed badly; he and his companions were blasted to death.
It is thought that he was writing and illuminating these texts as a gift for some other. The text on Dominion lore is pnly a bare outline, less than half complete, with outline indications of topics but too incomplete for use. An expert scholar might pick out some crumbs of wisdom.
Owners of the text should be cautious in attempts to fill in the missing text, as incorrect names may summon the wrong spirit, or even a spirit of the wrong Realm!
An incomplete treatise on the nature of Faeries.
Believed to be by "Peter of Flanders"
In a fair hand in black ink, with names (to be coloured) and capitals all missing.
Scribed on parchment and bound in leather over wooden boards
In Latin.
One of a set of four Realm Lore texts recovered from the belongings of a man thought to be Peter of Flanders. It appears he was a hedge-summoner, and had paused on his journey, tried to summon some spirit and failed badly; he and his companions were blasted to death.
It is thought that he was writing and illuminating these texts as a gift for some other. The text on Faerie Lore is mostly complete, though the gaps are serious, as it appears the author planned to go back and fill in important names in ink of a different colour - and left gaps where those names would be written.
Owners of the text should be cautious in attempts to fill in the missing text, as names are important - using the wrong name could be fatal!
The book ends with a simple (non-Hermetic) ritual to summon a "Tutelary spirit" of the Fae.
A treatise on the the skill of Finesse, by Speranda Bonisagi filia Laurentii, Winter
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
Excellently illuminated by Fulk Malavis, Autumn 1229.
A treatise on the skill of Finesse, by Constantinus Flambonis filius Scintillae,
Winter 1227
Well Bound
Well written and clearly phrased (Clear Writer), 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.
Constantine indulges in his usual favourite Arts, and draws examples especially from the aiming of spells of Creo Ignem, with additional examples from other forms.
Illuminated by Fulk, Summer 1229 - apparently he approached this particular book "with enthusiasm"...
Tractatus on Code of Hermes
A personal copy gifted to Iuris Perita by Urbanus Verbus Tytali ad Fudaro, Summer
1225.
A basic exposition on the argument against breaking the Peripheral Code, this list
numerous small offences which are possible, and quotes penalties for the offences.
(Many of them involve contributing Tractatus on Code of Hermes...)
Placed in the library for the common good and the further study of Code of Hermes.
In excellent binding, a clear fine hand, and using coloured inks
A copy made by a scribe at Fudarus, in Latin.
A second Tractatus on Code of Hermes by Hominis Calamitas, in which he reflects
upon the personal anguish caused by transgressing against the Peripheral Code in
various minor ways
A personal copy gifted to Iuris Perita by Urbanus Verbus Tytali ad Fudaro, Summer
1225.
Placed in the library for the common good and the further study of Code of Hermes.
In excellent binding, a clear fine hand, and using coloured inks
A copy made by a scribe at Fudarus, in Latin.
A Lesson on Code of Hermes by Speculor, in which he muses on the matter of disturbing
the Church (specifically, on the matter of not doing so!)
Property of Iuris Perita, set as a task to punish Speculor for misbehaviour, and
to show him the error of his ways.
Placed in the library for the common good and the further study of Code of Hermes.
In excellent binding, using coloured inks.
The initial manuscript, in Latin.
A copy has been sent to the House, at Objurgator, to be spread around the Order.
In Autumn 1227, it was passed to Fulk to be Illuminated.
An excellent treatise on the nature of Occult Spirits and Ghosts.
Believed to be by "Peter of Flanders"
In a fair hand in black ink, with important names in colour and illuminated capitals.
Scribed on parchment and bound in leather over wooden boards
In Latin.
One of a set of four Realm Lore texts recovered from the belongings of a man thought to be Peter of Flanders. It appears he was a hedge-summoner, and had paused on his journey, tried to summon some spirit and failed badly; he and his companions were blasted to death.
It is thought that he was writing and illuminating these texts as a gift for some other. The text on Occult Lore is fully complete, with important names highlighted in ink of different colours, and illuminated capitals to guide the reader.
The book ends with a simple (non-Hermetic) ritual to summon a "Tutelary spirit" of the Occult.
An treatise on the nature of Ghosts and Spirits.
Believed to be by "Peter of Flanders"
In a fair hand in black ink, with important names in colour but illuminated capitals
missing.
Scribed on parchment and bound in leather over wooden boards
In Latin.
One of a set of four Realm Lore texts recovered from the belongings of a man thought to be Peter of Flanders. It appears he was a hedge-summoner, and had paused on his journey, tried to summon some spirit and failed badly; he and his companions were blasted to death.
It is thought that he was writing and illuminating these texts as a gift for some other. The text on Magic Lore is almost complete, with important names highlighted in ink of different colours, and spaces left for illuminated capitals to guide the reader. It is usually obvious which letter would have formed the missing capital.
It should be safe to illuminate this text (unlike its companion texts on Faerie and Dominion Lores), as the body is essentially complete.
The book ends with a simple (non-Hermetic) ritual to summon a "Tutelary spirit" of the Magic Realm.
A Treatise based on studies of the local aura in her home covenant, Saxum Caribetum,
by Speranda Bonisagi filia Laurentii, Autumn 1230
Well Bound
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, Winter 1231.
A treatise on the use of the Parma Magica, with examples drawn particularly from
the Art of Imaginem, by Speculor Bonisagi filius Dergori, Autumn 1227
Well Bound
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.
Excellently illuminated by Fulk Malavis, Winter 1229.
A treatise on the skill of Penetration, by Constantinus Flambonis filius Scintillae,
Autumn 1227
Well Bound
Well written and clearly phrased (Clear Writer), 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, Summer 1228.
Constantine looks set to become a master of penetration, as he shows a keen eye for suitable targets.
We have two spare copies of this Tractatus, copied by Magus Joachus (Winter 1227), who turns out to have an acceptable hand copying the work of others - it is only his expression in his own words which is so awful!
A treatise on the skill of Penetration, by Ampullus Bonisagi
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
Scribed on parchment and bound in leather over wooden boards.
In Latin.
Ampullus explains to his more scholarly sodales, how an understanding of the duelling arts is necessary in some circumstances, despite one's natural inclinations.
A treatise on Natural Magic (Philosophiae), by Quintilianus Bonisagi
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
Scribed on parchment and bound in leather over wooden boards.
In Latin.
Quintillianus explains how Natural Magic can enhance the Hermetic Formulae of Bonisagus, using resonances found in substances whose form or nature matches the magics to be worked.
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