House of Commons

Lore & Background

The building itself holds a history steeped in magical precedent. Over centuries, powerful spells have been woven into its architecture to prevent unauthorized scrying or eavesdropping by rival spirits. Senior magicians often use this chamber as a stage to maneuver against rivals like the Master of the Guild or rogue summoners who threaten the status quo.

In Their Own Story

The heavy oak doors swung shut behind Nathaniel, muffling the roar of London traffic outside. Inside, the air was thick with cigar smoke and the ozone tang of recent magic. He watched from the shadows as a group of Operators huddled near the Speaker's bench, speaking in low tones while their eyes flickered with violet light. One raised a hand, not to vote, but to ward off a listening spirit drifting through the rafters. The room was silent except for the scratching of quills on parchment that would soon become law.

Reader's Guide

The House of Commons stands within the ancient stone walls of Westminster, a place where mundane democracy masks magical hegemony. Visitors pass through heavy oak doors guarded by both police and invisible wards that repel unauthorized spirits. Inside, the chamber retains its traditional green benches and wooden desks, yet the air hums with suppressed power from the Operators seated among them. Corridors leading to the Speaker’s office are lined with portraits of past magistrates who served the Guild before the modern era. Security is tight; mundane spies cannot bring cameras into certain restricted wings where summoning protocols are drafted. The lighting shifts subtly when a powerful spell is cast nearby, dim chandeliers turning cold blue for moments at a time. It is a place of whispered deals and public speeches, where the fate of djinn and humans alike is decided behind closed doors before ever reaching the newspapers. Private meeting rooms in the basement are soundproofed against auditory divination.

Did You Know?

• Magicians often hold seats here to pass laws that restrict magic use by non-members.
• Senior magicians use their parliamentary positions to maintain political leverage over the Guild.
• The building is warded against scrying spells from external djinn entities.
• Public resentment towards the ruling magicians is palpable, evidenced by movements like the People's Party, proving citizens are fully aware of who holds power.