The True Cross
Founded: 1219
Status: Spring
Founded in the wake of the Crusader conquest of Damietta in 1219, the True Cross was founded by two young magi seeking to establish a Hermetic presence in the city. With a small turb of grogs and some influential contacts in the Crusader garrison, they have initially devoted themselves to two tasks; the recovery of magical artifacts from the estate of a Muslim sorcerer and the securing of the port as a channel for magical treasures to the Hermetic magi of Europe. The magi have sent out a call to the Order, hoping to attract other magi to join them in their quest. However, it seems unlikely that anyone will answer their call, at least until the situation is more stable in Damietta.