Magical Groups

The Order of the Silver moon

Type: Conspirational
Members: Unknown, believed 20-25
Limitations: Hermetic Mages
Strictures: Oath, Attendance, Exclusive membership, Fraternity, Obedience, Secrecy, Material Link
Resources/Dues: Luxury/ 5000 per month
Patrons: Unknown
Custom: Ranking system based on initiate grade as follows;

Members wear robes at group meetings, based on their rank The Order the Silver Moon are a group of hermetic mages with a number of wealthy members. The Order is very much considered a 'gentleman's' club, though woman are welcomed as members.

The group, which meets in a large lodge in the Tacoma area of Seattle once monthly, organises a number of charity events for the homeless and poverty stricken. They have sponsored hospitals and care-homes, 'green' policlubs, and the Metahuman Rights Activities in the past and continue to hold charity balls where the brightest stars of the City's high life can be found.

The Order of the Silver Moon has a strict ranking system, based on the phases of the Moon, and members are expected to obey those in a high phase.

>>>>>[Something dark takes place in that lodge. The order is very secretive about their membership and you have to attain quite a high 'phase' before you learn about the true goals of the group. I've been watching the Order for four years and have little information about the activities - other than the 'Charity Worker' cover. Hell - that didn't work for the UB's...]<<<<<
-Mage-Watcher (08:23:54/09-01-57)

>>>>>[You're paranoid. The Silver Moon is an 'old-boy's club (with women ) nothing more.]<<<<<
-Spellweaver(18:38:09/09-01-57)

>>>>>[The Order of the Silver Moon is a cult performing human sacrifices. They have existed under different name for hundreds of years and are the progeny of the original Hellfire Club. You have been warned...]<<<<<
-Anon(19:01:23/09-01-57)

>>>>>[They'll let anyone on this board!]<<<<<
-Snakeman (19:03:11/09-01-57)

>>>>>[Hmm...]<<<<<
-Mage Watcher (01:00:30/09-02-57)

The Brotherhood of Occultists

Type: Dedicated
Members: 14
Limitations: None
Strictures: Attendance, Fraternity,
Resources/Dues: Middle/ 500 per month 25% discount on magical materials and items
Patrons: none

Despite the name, the Brotherhood of Occultists, is a group of hermetic mages and adepts who use their powers to improve the image of the Occult in modern society.

There are a number of Paranormal Private Investigators amongst them; recording and solving paranormal-related crimes and the like. The Brother maintains good relationships with Lone Star and other security services, and are sometimes hired by them to solve more obscure incidents.

The Brotherhood has a large house in Downtown Seattle.

>>>>>[Before anyone asks, these guys are above board. They have been fully investigated by Lone Star and come up clean. No secrets here.]<<<<<
-SPD(21:15:19/09-01-57)

>>>>>[Why thank you.]<<<<<
-Faust (22:59:03/09-01-57)

>>>>>[Here's one that they've missed. They're not a large group but can be influential. Remember - Know thy "enemy"....]<<<<<
-Cain (10:23:09/09-06-57)

The Jellicule Cats (I kid you not!)

Type: Initiatory
Members: 6
Limitations: Cat shamans
Strictures: Attendance
Resources/Dues: Squatter/none
Patrons: none

The JC's are a loose group of cat shaman's that have no particular place but seem to enjoy the environs of the Puyullap Barrens. Meeting take place when they can be bothered and there don't seem to be any strictures. The group has no resources and doesn't seem to have an agenda. In fact - I'm not even sure they should be considered a Magical Group...

Anyway (for anyone still interested), the group which takes it's name from an old book of poems about cats all have really weird names. In fact, as I heard it, a new member is given a name when they join. Here are some that I have heard...

-Old Gumbie Cat
-The Rum Tum Tugger
-Mr Mistoffelees
-Macavity

>>>>>[As to the groups intentions - I don't know. If anyone has ideas, then please post]<<<<<
-Mage Watcher (16:49:34/09-03-57)

>>>>>[Thank you for the 'kind' words. You be receiving a visit soon...]<<<<<
-Rumpelteazer(17:09:10/09-03-57)

>>>>>[FYI The names come from 'Old Possums book of Cats' by T.S.Elliott]<<<<<
-Book Worm(19:27:43/09-05-57)

>>>>>[Make that 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.' You're wormier than you may know, but you were close. Y'know, that old book was more influential last century than most people today realise. There was even an >incredibly< popular and long-running Broadway show based on it! Why do I have the feeling that some of these modern cat fanciers have found a way to use it as a "practical" grimoire?]<<<<<
-Coyote Who Enjoys Using His Voice(22:27:43/09-05-57)