Antonio Colucci of House Bonisagus
Hermetic Name: Antonius ex Bonisagus
From the Roman Tribunal, living near Naples.
Reputation: Prolific and known author 4 (Hermetic), Insightful Author 2 (Scholastic)
Preferred Topics: Magic Theory, Order of Hermes Lore, Imaginem and Mentem, Philosphiae
Antonius was a Bonisagus from the Roman Tribunal, a Trianomae with breadth of interests for study. His early years were spent between political manipulation for his Covenant's mundane problems and studying in the lab. During the time representing his Covenant to nobility, he got familiar with his mundane alias, Antonio Colucci, and pretty much stopped using his Hermetic name outside of formal situations. A number of his backroom deals for the local nobles involved aiding and teaching their scions, while sneakily instilling them with a strong respect for Hermetic magi and their independence. [Communication +2]
A Step Beyond Hermetic Theory by Antonius ex Bonisagus, Magic Theory tractatus in Latin, Quality 8.
This book is designed for magi just out of appenticeship, and focuses on the benefits and risks of experimentation.
Discussions on the Fourth Estate by Antonio Colucci, Order of Hermes Lore tractatus in Latin, Quality 8
A clever book written by Antonius to be 'accidentally' let loose in the southern Italian nobility, allowing them to learn a bit about long-dead imaginary magi and how they interacted with the local nobility. It is specially tailored to guide nobles into dealing with Magi in a fashion that they prefer.
Mastering Your Own Mind I,II, III by Antonius ex Bonisagus, Collection of three Mentem tractati in Latin, Quality 8
A series of books Antonius wrote as part of a trade with a contact in his House. These books are focused on using Mentem magic to increase one's own capabilities. The first book of the collection includes a lab text for a Creo Mentem spell to refresh and clarify a memory of an event(HoHTL p73). The second book includes a spell to increase ones's study and focus(A&A p34). The third book includes a lab text for Gift of Reason(ArM p148).
All Facets of Existence by Antonius ex Bonisagus, Imaginem Summae in Latin, Level 9, Quality 8
Five slender tomes discussing the study of the senses. This summae focuses on the concept that our experience and our lives, are made up of what our senses can draw from the world around us, and how you can use that to enhance your life or another's. The obvious implication of manipulating others through their senses is not stated overtly.
As Antonius advanced his knowledge and magic, and spent more and more time in correspondence, the Trianomae found an ally who could increase his Communication. By this point, he was firmly nestled into politics instead of magic, and started more often using his alias of Antonio Colucci. [Communication +4]
In addition to the books below, Antonio enjoyed writing commentaries on other authors in the Roman Tribunal.
Further Discussions on the Fourth Estate, by Antonio Colucci II, Magic Lore tractatus in Latin, Quality 10
A comprehensive text including an analysis and critique of the above book. Theoretically written by the son of the original author to hide his age, it viciously tears apart the arguments of the previous book, very firmly pointing out the follies of dealing with wizards and the risks involved. In particular, it encourages the reader to avoid hedge-witches and court wizards, because the likelyhood that they are going to bring ruin to the families involved.
Morality of the Mind, by Antonio Colucci, Philosophiae Summae in latin, Level 3 Quality 10
As Antonio focused on his intrigues, he found himself often plagued by the inherent dishonesty of pretending to be different people, and this book records his struggle with it. It resolves that the intent of seeking outcomes optimal to every party involved is morally superior to unblemished truth. The book firmly speaks out against spells that create false memories or directly control another's mind.
Changing Interests of the Roman Tribunal, by Antonio Colucci, Order of Hermes Lore Summae in Latin, Level 3 Quality 10
A carefully written tome that discusses the events of Tribunals in the Roman Tribunal. It does not focus on the actual Code of Hermes, but instead discusses the interplay between different Houses and covenants during the time he was involved. This book is one of the last written by Antonio.
Finer Points of Visual Species by Antonio Colucci, Imaginem Summae in Latin, Quality 11
A commentary on All Facets of Existence, this book discusses specific uses for Imaginem utilizing visual illusions to enhance one's desired goal. it specializes on subtlety of use, similar to Aura of Ennobled Presence. Colucci wrote a four total commentaries for the five senses, also including Audial Species(sound), Oral Species(taste and scent), and Tactile Species (touch).