The Vassal Cabals
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In order to become truly part of the London Consilium, a cabal must prove its worth to one of the Elder Cabals. Moreover, this means proving one's worth outside of an Order, for Elder Cabals associated with an Order are not permitted to sponsor cabals of their Order.
As a result, there is much jockeying behind the scenes, with Elder Cabals trading favors and sponsorships, or Elder Cabals extracting future favors from cabals. In some cases — such as the Knights of Hyde — the sponsoring Elder Cabal only agreed to sponsor them as long as they changed the very purpose and identity under which they originally formed. The benefits of doing so, however, are major.
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Adamantine Arrow Cabals
- The Taurean Brotherhood: A cabal that claims its origins in the Mithraic Mystery Cult that once had strong roots in England during the time of the Roman Empire, the Taurean Brotherhood maintain that old cult's warrior ideal. Sponsored by the Sublime Lodge.
- The Knights of Hyde: A cabal of martial magi dedicated to defending the Open Hallows of Hyde Park from poaching. Sponsored by the Order of Brigantia.
Guardian of the Veil Cabals
- Torch At the Crossroads: A coven of witches, the Torch at the Crossroads helps to defend the Mysteries with deception and poison, when the situation calls for it. The name of their coven is a reference to the Goddess of Witches, Hecate, and they use a season-theme for their coven workings. The Torch At the Crossroads oversee the Guild of Naturists, a group of upper and middle class nudist artists who focus on pagan and mystical themes in their work. Sponsored by the Inficiunti.
- The Roseacrux Sodality: A cabal of Rosicrucian magicians, the Roseacrux Sodality maintains ties to the Anglican Church and to a variety of the nobility through their Labyrinth, the Rosicrucians. Sponsored by the Seekers of the Cenacle.
- The Brothers of Colton: A strange group of religiously-focused Guardians who concentrate on the disproving of the supernatural, the Brothers of Colton are well-revered by the Consilium for their diligent protection of the secrets of the supernatural world. The Brothers of Colton have taken the symbolism of old legendary creatures for their cabal's symbolism. Sponsored by the Seekers of the Cenacle.
Mysterium Cabals
- The Transcendence Gather: A cabal focused around spiritism, transcendentalism and the exploration of the Astral for traces of Atlantean lore, the Transcendence Gather has placed its roots firmly in the theosophist and spiritualism movements of the era. Sponsored by the Sublime Lodge.
- The Snakemen: A cabal of thieves, burglars and criminal types often used as the Seekers of the Cenacle's pet thieves. Sponsored by the Lions of Charing Cross.
- Monks of Highgate: A cabal of necromancers and funerealists who seek the secrets of the dead – and work to keep them. Sponsored by the Order of Brigantia.
Silver Ladder Cabals
- The Magic Circle: A group of lawyers and solicitors who practice magic, believing that the power of Law is a potent one for the Awakening. Sponsored by the Lions of Charing Cross.
- The Grail Society: A cabal of Silver Ladder dedicated to the connections between the self and the land. They are healers and geomancers par excellence, with an interest in heredity. Sponsored by the Seekers of the Cenacle.
Multi-Order Cabals
- Varda: Named for the Hindu mudra of serenity, peace and welcoming, Varda is a cabal of Hindu and Indic magi, whose sole purpose is to provide a friendly welcome for others mages of India who visit, as well as perhaps lend a little magical aid to the burgeoning Indian community in London. Sponsored by Inficiunti. Varda maintains a large lodging house in Limehouse in East London, called the House of the Wheel, as their primary sanctum.