The Houses of Hermes are the twelve divisions within the Order of Hermes, each (except for Ex Miscellanea,) descended in some way from one of the twelve Founders. The traditions of the individual Houses vary; each is administered by a Primus selected by the House by varying methods. Some houses can be joined by interested Magi, while others are open only to those trained in the appropriate lineage, and still others are Mystery Cults that can be joined by initiation into the secret teachings of that House. __TOC__