I've got two friends who are freemasons (for which I gently mock them regularly, asking what new spells they've learned and such) and yeah, apparently that's almost entirely what it is. That and some spiritual stuff sprinkled on top. They could also sponsor me but I've no interest in that bullshit. Among other things, they have a strong hierarchical model (apparently at least one of my friend was the one required to bring all the food everytime due to being the newest member, for example; they also have "ranks" IIRC), and almost of their lodges refuse women. The friends in question also told me they also require you to believe in a "higher power" to join, though with a relaxed definition of what it is.
I've got two friends who are freemasons (for which I gently mock them regularly, asking what new spells they've learned and such) and yeah, apparently that's almost entirely what it is. That and some spiritual stuff sprinkled on top. They could also sponsor me but I've no interest in that bullshit. Among other things, they have a strong hierarchical model (apparently at least one of my friend was the one required to bring all the food everytime due to being the newest member, for example; they also have "ranks" IIRC), and almost of their lodges refuse women. The friends in question also told me they also require you to believe in a "higher power" to join, though with a relaxed definition of what it is.