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&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;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.  
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The House of Keys is a long-standing Hermetic chapter house located along Greek Row at the university campus — a discreet yet vital anchor for the Awakened within academia’s shadow. Though originally founded by the Order of Hermes as far back as the 1920's, the House has since broadened its purpose, serving as a neutral sanctuary for members of the Nine Traditions, Tradition-friendly sorcerers, and bygones seeking refuge or study among the initiated.
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Shielded by a subtle perceptual field (Arcane), the property remains invisible to Sleepers, revealing itself only to those whose senses have been opened to the Mysteries. Within its walls, new arrivals find guidance, resources, and community under the oversight of a Caretaker, appointed by the local Traditions Council. The House acts as both residence and crossroads — a place for research, collaboration, and the quiet defense of Awakened ideals in a world that increasingly forgets them.

Latest revision as of 05:00, 10 December 2025

The House of Keys is a long-standing Hermetic chapter house located along Greek Row at the university campus — a discreet yet vital anchor for the Awakened within academia’s shadow. Though originally founded by the Order of Hermes as far back as the 1920's, the House has since broadened its purpose, serving as a neutral sanctuary for members of the Nine Traditions, Tradition-friendly sorcerers, and bygones seeking refuge or study among the initiated.

Shielded by a subtle perceptual field (Arcane), the property remains invisible to Sleepers, revealing itself only to those whose senses have been opened to the Mysteries. Within its walls, new arrivals find guidance, resources, and community under the oversight of a Caretaker, appointed by the local Traditions Council. The House acts as both residence and crossroads — a place for research, collaboration, and the quiet defense of Awakened ideals in a world that increasingly forgets them.

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