House of Keys/Chantry

History

         The Key House is the home of an old, secret society on the campus known of UC Prospect similar to the academic honors clubs on Yale's campus (skull and bones / wolf's head, etc.). Rumors have circulated for years that the "Key Holders" (the common name for the members of the Secret Society) were an elite group of students and alumni on campus. Although many knew of their existence, no one seemed to be able to locate where they met or what, exactly, they did. Membership was rarely offered and when it was the recipient was sworn to secrecy about what happened behind closed doors. Like any secret society, speculation about their activities ranged everywhere from child sacrifices, drunken orgies to power-brokering within the city and the nation and everywhere in between.

Location

         The Key House is located on a corner of the campus that seems to have been forgotten. This is a square building constructed in the Moorish revival style complete with a small court yard, double stairways that lead up to the massive iron-clad doors with three windows set above. The waist-high, stone wall that surrounds the courtyard completely encloses the grounds but rather than following the perfectly square proportions of the building, the perimeter wall is a perfect circle. Viewed from some adjacent rooftops, the building appears to be two stories tall with a central, domed, wrought-iron skylight that encloses a garden-like courtyard common to Edwardian architecture. There doesn't appear to be a parking lot behind the structure nor does there appear to be any entrance other than that of the front doors.

Familiar Faces

• Professor Twig:
  
  Professor Horace W. Smallwood was known as 'Twig' by many due to his small physical appearance. Though small in stature, Professor Smallwood is a giant of intellect, possessing three different doctorate degrees in Archaeology, Ancient Languages and History. As a Master within the Order and a scholar of the Bonisagus House, his achievements within the study of primal magic are quite impressive - just ask him. Twig serves as as an adviser to the Chapter House though is academic duties typically keep him far too busy to deal with the day-to-day operations; that's what good apprentices are for.

Membership

• Guest: Guests of the House must be invited in by a pledge or member. While within the House they should be accompanied by their host so as not to accidentally wander into a restricted section.
• Pledge: Typically an introductory phase lasting a short time while you are assessed for membership, pledges are given access to the House's mundane resources to pursue their interests. Once the pledge process has concluded the person is sorted into one of two different status depending upon their ability: Associate or Member.
• Associate: As a non-magus you have access to the House's mundane resources and are permitted to request housing and supplies should you require them.
• Member: As a magus you have full access to the Chapter's mundane and magical resources and are permitted to request housing within the dormitory should you require it. Members are encouraged to assist in the operation of the House in a manner commensurate with their abilities.