The Calliclean Philosophy

Lucia shares her philosophy with many in her House. It holds that laws and a belief in justice are merely artificial devices imposed by a society to keep the strong, and therefore worthy, from attaining their rightful place; the betterment of the self is considered the foremost aim at the cost of the weak. It does not profess that laws should be broken, only that they be ignored where they would limit the attainment of those things the self wants. Nor does it say anything about the manner in which actions should be conducted. Houses of Hermes: Societates, page 76, provides more detail on this philosophy.

determine right from wrong.

This story sets your covenant and its magi in stark opposition to Hermetic rivals who have chosen to cast aside the Hermetic Code and use mundane nobles to wage war against their enemies and claim territory for themselves. Your magi need to employ not only their political influence, but also their magic in resisting the march of a bewitched noble and his Hermetic allies. The future of your covenant is by no means certain, as these determined aggressors may eventually wield enough power and influence to protect themselves against even the will of the Tribunal.