The members of House Guernicus serve as the offical judges and investigators of the Order of Hermes, serving as a constant reminder to the members of the Order of their pledge to uphold the code of Hermes. Many magi consider them overly demanding and intrusive, but without the house's strict adherance to the code the order would have fallen apart long ago. They are viewed by some as little better than the church's inquisition, while others view them as selfless, impartial judges who live only to serve the Order. As with most things, the truth lies somewhere in between. __TOC__