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	A new character with the magician skill can join the order of their choice when they are created without needing access to the ritual; they are assumed to have been able to find the required mana crystal and someone to perform the ritual for them.		A new character with the magician skill can join the order of their choice when they are created without needing access to the ritual; they are assumed to have been able to find the required mana crystal and someone to perform the ritual for them.

	It is not possible to 'falsify' an arcane mark, whether one created by this ritual or a similar ritual. For example, if a secret order uses a variant of arcane mark to mark out their members, the only way to duplicate that mark is to through that specific formulaic ritual. It ''is'' possible for an Imperial citizen to spontaneously perform this ritual, however, as the ritual is part of Imperial Lore.		It is not possible to 'falsify' an arcane mark, whether one created by this ritual or a similar ritual. For example, if a secret order uses a variant of arcane mark to mark out their members, the only way to duplicate that mark is to through that specific formulaic ritual. It ''is'' possible for an Imperial citizen to spontaneously perform this ritual, however, as the ritual is part of Imperial Lore.

			It is important to note that this ritual does not create any sort of [[Spell_list#Create_Bond\|bond]].

	==Performing the ritual==		==Performing the ritual==

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	It is not possible to 'falsify' an arcane mark, whether one created by this ritual or a similar ritual. For example, if a secret order uses a variant of arcane mark to mark out their members, the only way to duplicate that mark is to through that specific formulaic ritual. It ''is'' possible for an Imperial citizen to spontaneously perform this ritual, however, as the ritual is part of Imperial Lore.		It is not possible to 'falsify' an arcane mark, whether one created by this ritual or a similar ritual. For example, if a secret order uses a variant of arcane mark to mark out their members, the only way to duplicate that mark is to through that specific formulaic ritual. It ''is'' possible for an Imperial citizen to spontaneously perform this ritual, however, as the ritual is part of Imperial Lore.

	==Performing the ~~rituals~~==		==Performing the ritual==
	Many magicians prefer to perform this ritual in the [[Hall of Worlds]]; some magicians say it strengthens the bond between the target and the magical order. The target often makes a point of touching or associating themselves with a physical symbol of the order; it's common for [[Navarr]] to cut or trace a stylised version of the symbol onto the skin of the target, while many [[Urizen]] and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] prefer to receive the ritual from someone who is already a member of their preferred order, strengthening bonds of connection and loyalty. [[Lann]] is often evoked during the performance, as are the virtues of [[Loyalty]], [[Pride]] and [[Ambition]] (and the associated paragons and exemplars).		Many magicians prefer to perform this ritual in the [[Hall of Worlds]]; some magicians say it strengthens the bond between the target and the magical order. The target often makes a point of touching or associating themselves with a physical symbol of the order; it's common for [[Navarr]] to cut or trace a stylised version of the symbol onto the skin of the target, while many [[Urizen]] and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] prefer to receive the ritual from someone who is already a member of their preferred order, strengthening bonds of connection and loyalty. [[Lann]] is often evoked during the performance, as are the virtues of [[Loyalty]], [[Pride]] and [[Ambition]] (and the associated paragons and exemplars).

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	A new character with the magician skill can join the order of their choice when they are created without needing access to the ritual; they are assumed to have been able to find the required mana crystal and someone to perform the ritual for them.		A new character with the magician skill can join the order of their choice when they are created without needing access to the ritual; they are assumed to have been able to find the required mana crystal and someone to perform the ritual for them.

	It is not possible to 'falsify' an arcane mark, whether one created by this ritual or a similar ritual. For example, if a secret order uses a variant of arcane mark to mark out their members, the only way to duplicate that mark is to through that specific formulaic ritual.		It is not possible to 'falsify' an arcane mark, whether one created by this ritual or a similar ritual. For example, if a secret order uses a variant of arcane mark to mark out their members, the only way to duplicate that mark is to through that specific formulaic ritual. It ''is'' possible for an Imperial citizen to spontaneously perform this ritual, however, as the ritual is part of Imperial Lore.

	==Performing the rituals==		==Performing the rituals==

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	An unknown number of other versions of this ritual exist - some cults and secret societies use related rituals to create specific marks that are not compatible with the mark created by this ritual. In each case, these rituals create a single mark and are jealously guarded secrets.		An unknown number of other versions of this ritual exist - some cults and secret societies use related rituals to create specific marks that are not compatible with the mark created by this ritual. In each case, these rituals create a single mark and are jealously guarded secrets.

			===OOC note===
			A new character with the magician skill can join the order of their choice when they are created without needing access to the ritual; they are assumed to have been able to find the required mana crystal and someone to perform the ritual for them.

			It is not possible to 'falsify' an arcane mark, whether one created by this ritual or a similar ritual. For example, if a secret order uses a variant of arcane mark to mark out their members, the only way to duplicate that mark is to through that specific formulaic ritual.

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	A common thread in any casting is that the target recites a short catechism, or makes a short statement, about their belief in magic and why they choose to join this order. Some rituals involve recitation of the manifesto of the order, or an almost Hermetic series of questions and answers between the ritualists and the targets.		A common thread in any casting is that the target recites a short catechism, or makes a short statement, about their belief in magic and why they choose to join this order. Some rituals involve recitation of the manifesto of the order, or an almost Hermetic series of questions and answers between the ritualists and the targets.

	~~==Arcane Mark in Play==~~
	A new character with the magician skill can join the order of their choice when they are created without needing access to the ritual; they are assumed to have been able to find the required mana crystal and someone to perform the ritual for them.

	[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]		[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	This ritual places an enduring magical mark on the target character which can be perceived only with magical detection. The mark created by this spell ~~always~~ takes the form of the symbol for one of the current [[conclave order\|conclave orders]]. If a conclave order is [[dissolved]], it's associated arcane mark vanishes from every individual who possesses it.		This ritual places an enduring magical mark on the target character which can be perceived only with magical detection. The mark created by this spell takes the form of the symbol for one of the current [[conclave order\|conclave orders]], as chosen by the target. If a conclave order is [[dissolved]], it's associated arcane mark vanishes from every individual who possesses it.

	An arcane mark can be detected by a [[Spell list#Detect magic\|detect magic]] spell cast on the character for that specific purpose (a ~~general~~ detect magic does not reveal ~~this information~~). If the caster of the detect magic bears the same arcane mark as the target they discover that; otherwise they only discover that the target has an arcane mark~~, not which Order it represents~~. ~~('''Adjust detect magic to reflect''')~~		An arcane mark can be detected by a [[Spell list#Detect magic\|detect magic]] spell cast on the character for that ''specific purpose'' (a detect magic spell cast for any other purpose does not reveal the mark). If the caster of the detect magic bears the same arcane mark as the target they discover that their marks are the same; otherwise they only discover that the target has an arcane mark.

	A character can have only one arcane mark at a time - subsequent casting of the ritual replaces a previous mark. It ''is'' possible to perform this ritual with the intent of creating "no mark" to remove an existing arcane mark without replacing it.		A character can have only one arcane mark at a time - subsequent casting of the ritual replaces a previous mark. It ''is'' possible to perform this ritual with the intent of creating "no mark" to remove an existing arcane mark without replacing it.

			The arcane mark is not restricted to any part of the target's body; it cannot be hidden from detection by covering it up.

	The arcane mark remains until it is replaced; it may persist even through death.		The arcane mark remains until it is replaced; it may persist even through death.

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	Other magicians have drawn parallels between this ritual and the [[Religious_skills#Testimony\|testimony]] of a priest. The parallels appear superficial; the arcane mark is not visible to a priest using the ceremony of [[Religious_skills#Testimony\|insight]], or a mystic consuming [[Infusions_of_Feathers#Ravenwing Infusion\|Ravenwing Infusion]]; it is visible only to magical detections such as [[Spell List#Detect magic\|detect magic]] or to those employing [[Infusions_of_Feathers#Magpie Infusion\|Magpie Infusion]]. Even then, magical detection only allows the mark to be seen if the caster specifically uses the spell in that fashion, and when they do no other information is uncovered by their detection.		Other magicians have drawn parallels between this ritual and the [[Religious_skills#Testimony\|testimony]] of a priest. The parallels appear superficial; the arcane mark is not visible to a priest using the ceremony of [[Religious_skills#Testimony\|insight]], or a mystic consuming [[Infusions_of_Feathers#Ravenwing Infusion\|Ravenwing Infusion]]; it is visible only to magical detections such as [[Spell List#Detect magic\|detect magic]] or to those employing [[Infusions_of_Feathers#Magpie Infusion\|Magpie Infusion]]. Even then, magical detection only allows the mark to be seen if the caster specifically uses the spell in that fashion, and when they do no other information is uncovered by their detection.

			It is not uncommon for the order the target wishes to join to pay the mana crystal needed to perform the ritual, especially when someone is an established magician changing an order for some reason. Some grandmasters try to organise meetings where several candidates can have the ritual performed on them at the same time, cutting down the amount of mana required to bring a group of new members into their order and adding to the drama of the experience.

	A mark has a wider context than just showing a person to be a member of an order; divination magic grounded in the lore of Day can be used to discover basic information aboupeople who bear the same arcane mark as one of the [[Magic_overview#Contributors\|contributors]] in the nearby vicinity. The civil service perform this ritual at the start of each summit as part of their task to provide the [[grandmaster]] of each order with a [[Grandmaster#Membership_List\|list of members]] of their order.		A mark has a wider context than just showing a person to be a member of an order; divination magic grounded in the lore of Day can be used to discover basic information aboupeople who bear the same arcane mark as one of the [[Magic_overview#Contributors\|contributors]] in the nearby vicinity. The civil service perform this ritual at the start of each summit as part of their task to provide the [[grandmaster]] of each order with a [[Grandmaster#Membership_List\|list of members]] of their order.

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	==Performing the rituals==		==Performing the rituals==
	* Reference catechism/oath		Many magicians prefer to perform this ritual in the [[Hall of Worlds]]; some magicians say it strengthens the bond between the target and the magical order. The target often makes a point of touching or associating themselves with a physical symbol of the order; it's common for [[Navarr]] to cut or trace a stylised version of the symbol onto the skin of the target, while many [[Urizen]] and [[Highguard\|Highborn]] prefer to receive the ritual from someone who is already a member of their preferred order, strengthening bonds of connection and loyalty. [[Lann]] is often evoked during the performance, as are the virtues of [[Loyalty]], [[Pride]] and [[Ambition]] (and the associated paragons and exemplars).

			A common thread in any casting is that the target recites a short catechism, or makes a short statement, about their belief in magic and why they choose to join this order. Some rituals involve recitation of the manifesto of the order, or an almost Hermetic series of questions and answers between the ritualists and the targets.

			==Arcane Mark in Play==
			A new character with the magician skill can join the order of their choice when they are created without needing access to the ritual; they are assumed to have been able to find the required mana crystal and someone to perform the ritual for them.

	[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]		[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

Andy Raff: /* Description */

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	==Description==		==Description==
	* Used to join conclave order		This ritual is used when [[Conclave order#Conclave_order#Joining_an_Order\|joining]] a [[Conclave order]]. Most civil servants associated with the [[Imperial Conclave]] have mastered the ritual and will perform it in return for the mana required. The ritual was adapted in the first years of the Conclave by [[Urizen]] magicians building on existing formulaic rituals that allowed the caster to mark the target as a member of a specific magical group; by expanding the range of targets and clever use of hearth magics involving identity and the nature of being an Imperial citizen, a ritual that allowed any Imperial citizen to mark any magician with the mark of one of the defined magical orders was created.
	* Most civil servants associated with the ~~conclave can~~ perform it at the ~~cost~~ of the ~~mana involved~~
	* Doesn'~~t show up~~ to insight		A fascinating element of the ritual is that the purely political decisions of the [[Imperial Senate]] directly effect it. When a new order is formally created, or an existing order is destroyed, the marks change appropriately. There has been talk for some time among some members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] about an experiment to see what would happen if the Senate formally ''changed'' the symbol of an existing order - their assumption is that the symbol created with this ritual would change to match. So far, concerns that doing so might effectively dissolve the existing order have meant that they have been unable to get support for their experiment.
	* Hearth magic and ~~sympathetic connection between Empire and Conclave~~
	* A ~~magician who~~ has an order's mark ~~can use Day magic~~ to ~~get~~ a ~~membership~~ list?		Other magicians have drawn parallels between this ritual and the [[Religious_skills#Testimony\|testimony]] of a priest. The parallels appear superficial; the arcane mark is not visible to a priest using the ceremony of [[Religious_skills#Testimony\|insight]], or a mystic consuming [[Infusions_of_Feathers#Ravenwing Infusion\|Ravenwing Infusion]]; it is visible only to magical detections such as [[Spell List#Detect magic\|detect magic]] or to those employing [[Infusions_of_Feathers#Magpie Infusion\|Magpie Infusion]]. Even then, magical detection only allows the mark to be seen if the caster specifically uses the spell in that fashion, and when they do no other information is uncovered by their detection.
	* Other versions exist - some cults or secret societies use related rituals to create specific ~~arcane~~ marks ~~- but all such marks show up under DM~~ and ~~you can only have one at a time so not common~~
			A mark has a wider context than just showing a person to be a member of an order; divination magic grounded in the lore of Day can be used to discover basic information aboupeople who bear the same arcane mark as one of the [[Magic_overview#Contributors\|contributors]] in the nearby vicinity. The civil service perform this ritual at the start of each summit as part of their task to provide the [[grandmaster]] of each order with a [[Grandmaster#Membership_List\|list of members]] of their order.

			An unknown number of other versions of this ritual exist - some cults and secret societies use related rituals to create specific marks that are not compatible with the mark created by this ritual. In each case, these rituals create a single mark and are jealously guarded secrets.

	==Performing the rituals==		==Performing the rituals==

Andy Raff: /* Performing the rituals */

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	* Reference catechism		* Reference catechism/oath


	[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]		[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	* A magician who has an order's mark can use Day magic to get a membership list?		* A magician who has an order's mark can use Day magic to get a membership list?
	* Other versions exist - some cults or secret societies use related rituals to create specific arcane marks - but all such marks show up under DM and you can only have one at a time so not common		* Other versions exist - some cults or secret societies use related rituals to create specific arcane marks - but all such marks show up under DM and you can only have one at a time so not common

			==Performing the rituals==
			* Reference catechism


	[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]		[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]