Concept
Magnus Malus
The Magnus Malus is the book on which the Inquisition relies in place of any individual's judgement. It was assembled by Wolger Voss, one of the Inquisition's founders.1
According to Voss's studies, the book contains all the judgements and punishments given by the god Alarath while he walked among humans.1
Use by the Inquisition
Every witch hunter carries the Magnus Malus, and captains know it by heart. Its verdicts are carried out without question and with absolute certainty: even if a baron has committed a capital sin, the witch hunter sent after him will not hesitate for a moment to slay the traitor.1
Notes
- ↑BookLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, p. 40
Sources
This article draws on:
- SSGLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide(Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 40
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