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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the conclusion of the ritual, the target is [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with an aura of calm and serenity. They experience a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they feel contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action.		At the conclusion of the ritual, the target is [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with an aura of calm and serenity. They experience a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; ''they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they feel contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action.''

	This aura replaces any other roleplaying effect the target is experiencing while it lasts, but does not remove them.		This aura replaces any other roleplaying effect the target is experiencing while it lasts, but does not remove them.

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	At the conclusion of the ritual, the target is [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with an aura of calm and serenity. They experience a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they feel contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action.		At the conclusion of the ritual, the target is [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with an aura of calm and serenity. They experience a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they feel contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action.

	This aura replaces any other roleplaying effect the target is experiencing while it lasts, but does not remove them. When the enchantment ends, any roleplaying effects that the character is experiencing resume, assuming they have not expired. ~~Other~~ effects of rituals or curses ~~still~~ apply; a character under the effect of [[Anathemic Call of Bug and Briar]] for example is still attacked by stinging insects - the ''Crystal Clarity of the Rational Soul'' simply removes the urge to scratch or react to the bugs. Likewise, a character haunted by a malign spirit does not stop being haunted - they simply have the focus and clarity to ignore the feelings of dread or fear the spirit causes.		This aura replaces any other roleplaying effect the target is experiencing while it lasts, but does not remove them.

			When the enchantment ends, any roleplaying effects from other sources that the character is experiencing resume, assuming they have not also expired. Non-roleplaying effects of rituals or curses apply throughout; a character under the effect of [[Anathemic Call of Bug and Briar]] for example is still attacked by stinging insects - the ''Crystal Clarity of the Rational Soul'' simply removes the urge to scratch or react to the bugs. Likewise, a character haunted by a malign spirit does not stop being haunted - they simply have the focus and clarity to ignore the feelings of dread or fear the spirit causes.

	The effect lasts until it is removed or until the next sunrise, whichever comes first.		The effect lasts until it is removed or until the next sunrise, whichever comes first.

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	At the conclusion of the ritual, the target is [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with an aura of calm and serenity. They experience a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they feel contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action.		At the conclusion of the ritual, the target is [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with an aura of calm and serenity. They experience a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they feel contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action.

	This aura replaces~~, but does not remove,~~ any other roleplaying effect the target is experiencing. When the enchantment ends, any roleplaying effects that the character is experiencing resume, assuming they have not expired. Other effects of rituals or curses still apply; a character under the effect of [[Anathemic Call of Bug and Briar]] for example is still attacked by stinging insects - the ''Crystal Clarity of the Rational Soul'' simply removes the urge to scratch or react to the bugs. Likewise, a character haunted by a malign spirit does not stop being haunted - they simply have the focus and clarity to ignore the feelings of dread or fear the spirit causes.		This aura replaces any other roleplaying effect the target is experiencing while it lasts, but does not remove them. When the enchantment ends, any roleplaying effects that the character is experiencing resume, assuming they have not expired. Other effects of rituals or curses still apply; a character under the effect of [[Anathemic Call of Bug and Briar]] for example is still attacked by stinging insects - the ''Crystal Clarity of the Rational Soul'' simply removes the urge to scratch or react to the bugs. Likewise, a character haunted by a malign spirit does not stop being haunted - they simply have the focus and clarity to ignore the feelings of dread or fear the spirit causes.

	The effect lasts until it is removed or until the next sunrise, whichever comes first.		The effect lasts until it is removed or until the next sunrise, whichever comes first.

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	This ritual creates a powerful aura that dampens emotions and clears the mind. It suppresses other auras, even those created by [[Religious skills\|priest ceremonies]]. The target becomes clear and collected for the duration, and is neither supported nor hindered by other similar enchantments or auras.		This ritual creates a powerful aura that dampens emotions and clears the mind. It suppresses other auras, even those created by [[Religious skills\|priest ceremonies]]. The target becomes clear and collected for the duration, and is neither supported nor hindered by other similar enchantments or auras.

	This ritual is viewed with suspicion by some priests. It can dampen the natural ambitions and exuberance of the human soul, and ~~preven~~ targets from benefiting from auras created by [[Religious skills#Hallow\|hallow]], [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] or [[Religious skills#Consecrate\|consecration]]. In the eyes of these priests, this ritual is a [[curse]] and those who rely on it are weakening themselves and their fellows. Worse, some more extreme critics claim that the feelings of ~~tranquility~~ the enchantment creates are nothing less than a magical attempt to channel the corrosive spiritual power of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|Peace]].		This ritual is viewed with suspicion by some priests. It can dampen the natural ambitions and exuberance of the human soul, and prevent targets from benefiting from auras created by [[Religious skills#Hallow\|hallow]], [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] or [[Religious skills#Consecrate\|consecration]]. In the eyes of these priests, this ritual is a [[curse]] and those who rely on it are weakening themselves and their fellows. Worse, some more extreme critics claim that the feelings of tranquillity the enchantment creates are nothing less than a magical attempt to channel the corrosive spiritual power of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|Peace]].

	Individuals who are exposed to this effect for long periods of time find it increasingly difficult to bring themselves to take [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|heroic action]]; they are detached from some essential element of their soul that allows them to perform incredible feats. They also feel it increasingly difficult to express strong emotion even when not under the effect of the aura; love, hate, anger, joy, happiness and sadness all become muted. These lingering effects fade over time, but some scholars of Day are concerned that over-reliance on this ritual can permanently damage the personality of the target.		Individuals who are exposed to this effect for long periods of time find it increasingly difficult to bring themselves to take [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|heroic action]]; they are detached from some essential element of their soul that allows them to perform incredible feats. They also feel it increasingly difficult to express strong emotion even when not under the effect of the aura; love, hate, anger, joy, happiness and sadness all become muted. These lingering effects fade over time, but some scholars of Day are concerned that over-reliance on this ritual can permanently damage the personality of the target.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
			At the conclusion of the ritual, the target is [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with an aura of calm and serenity. They experience a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they feel contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action.

	~~At the conclusion of the ritual, the target is infused with an aura of calm and serenity.~~		This aura replaces, but does not remove, any other roleplaying effect the target is experiencing. When the enchantment ends, any roleplaying effects that the character is experiencing resume, assuming they have not expired. Other effects of rituals or curses still apply; a character under the effect of [[Anathemic Call of Bug and Briar]] for example is still attacked by stinging insects - the ''Crystal Clarity of the Rational Soul'' simply removes the urge to scratch or react to the bugs. Likewise, a character haunted by a malign spirit does not stop being haunted - they simply have the focus and clarity to ignore the feelings of dread or fear the spirit causes.

	They experience the following [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they are contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action. They must respond to any roleplaying effect created by an aura by remaining calm and detached, rather than the normal effect of the aura.

	This aura replaces, but does not remove, any other roleplaying effect the target is ~~currently~~ experiencing. When the enchantment ends, any ~~other auras~~ that the character is experiencing resume, assuming they have not expired.

	~~While~~ under the effect of ~~this enchantment, no information can be gained about the target with the~~ [[~~Religious skills#Insight\|insight~~]] ~~ceremony, beyond the fact that the character~~ is ~~invisible to that skill.~~

	~~Unlike other auras created by magic, this enchantment cannot be directly supplanted~~ by ~~the [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] ceremony. The ceremony will still work (provided there is no pre~~-~~existing aura on the target of greater strength), but~~ the ''Crystal Clarity of the Rational Soul'' ~~enchantment immediately suppresses it~~.

	~~The enchantment can be removed~~ by ~~an [[Religious skills#Exorcism\|exorcism]] ceremony regardless~~ of ~~strength~~.

	~~The aura can be detected with the [[detect magic]] spell~~

	The effect lasts until it is removed or until the next sunrise, whichever comes first.		The effect lasts until it is removed or until the next sunrise, whichever comes first.

	==Description==		==Description==

	This ritual creates a powerful aura that dampens emotions and clears the mind. It suppresses other auras, even those created by [[Religious skills\|priest ceremonies]]. The target becomes clear and collected for the duration, and is neither supported nor hindered by other similar enchantments or auras.		This ritual creates a powerful aura that dampens emotions and clears the mind. It suppresses other auras, even those created by [[Religious skills\|priest ceremonies]]. The target becomes clear and collected for the duration, and is neither supported nor hindered by other similar enchantments or auras.

	This ritual is viewed with ~~a great deal of~~ suspicion by ~~many~~ priests~~; it dampens~~ the natural ambitions and exuberance of the human soul, and ~~prevents~~ targets from benefiting from auras created by [[Religious skills#Hallow\|hallow]], [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] or [[Religious skills#Consecrate\|consecration]]. In the eyes of these priests, this ritual is a [[curse]] and those who rely on it are weakening themselves and their fellows.		This ritual is viewed with suspicion by some priests. It can dampen the natural ambitions and exuberance of the human soul, and preven targets from benefiting from auras created by [[Religious skills#Hallow\|hallow]], [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] or [[Religious skills#Consecrate\|consecration]]. In the eyes of these priests, this ritual is a [[curse]] and those who rely on it are weakening themselves and their fellows. Worse, some more extreme critics claim that the feelings of tranquility the enchantment creates are nothing less than a magical attempt to channel the corrosive spiritual power of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|Peace]].

	Individuals who are exposed to this effect for long periods of time find it increasingly difficult to bring themselves to take [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|heroic action]]; they are detached from some essential element of their soul that allows them to perform incredible feats. They also feel it increasingly difficult to express strong emotion even when not under the effect of the aura; love, hate, anger, joy, happiness and sadness all become muted. These lingering effects fade over time, but some scholars of Day are concerned that over-reliance on this ritual can permanently damage the ~~soul or~~ personality of the target.		Individuals who are exposed to this effect for long periods of time find it increasingly difficult to bring themselves to take [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|heroic action]]; they are detached from some essential element of their soul that allows them to perform incredible feats. They also feel it increasingly difficult to express strong emotion even when not under the effect of the aura; love, hate, anger, joy, happiness and sadness all become muted. These lingering effects fade over time, but some scholars of Day are concerned that over-reliance on this ritual can permanently damage the personality of the target.

	The most common use for this effect is to allow someone who has come under ~~[[Malign Spiritual Presences\|~~dark ~~influence]]~~ to be able to endure ~~or face it~~ until a ~~priest can~~ be found.		The most common use for this effect is to allow someone who has come under dark influences to be able to endure until a more permanent solution may be found.
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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	this ritual usually involves a period of meditation or symbolic cleansing. bells, chimes and soft music as well as reflective surfaces and crystals are often involved. The rune [[Cavul]] is usually painted or traced over the target.		this ritual usually involves a period of meditation or symbolic cleansing. bells, chimes and soft music as well as reflective surfaces and crystals are often involved. The rune [[Cavul]] is usually painted or traced over the target.

	~~<!--- flavour. --->~~

	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	~~[[Category:Auras]]~~

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	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
			[[Category:Auras]]

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	this ritual usually involves a period of meditation or symbolic cleansing. bells, chimes and soft music as well as reflective surfaces and crystals are often involved. The rune [{Cavul]] is usually painted or traced over the target.		this ritual usually involves a period of meditation or symbolic cleansing. bells, chimes and soft music as well as reflective surfaces and crystals are often involved. The rune [[Cavul]] is usually painted or traced over the target.

	<!--- flavour. --->		<!--- flavour. --->

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Description

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	The most common use for this effect is to allow someone who has come under [[Malign Spiritual Presences\|dark influence]] to be able to endure or face it until a priest can be found.		The most common use for this effect is to allow someone who has come under [[Malign Spiritual Presences\|dark influence]] to be able to endure or face it until a priest can be found.
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			<!-- There is some more info about this ritual's origins written, not on the page here, check with plot before writing anything about it -->

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==

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	They experience the following [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they are contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action. They must respond to any roleplaying effect created by an aura by remaining calm and detached, rather than the normal effect of the aura.		They experience the following [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, they are contemplative and focused on intellectual activity rather than physical action. They must respond to any roleplaying effect created by an aura by remaining calm and detached, rather than the normal effect of the aura.

	This ~~[[auras\|~~aura]] replaces, but does not remove, any other roleplaying effect the target is currently experiencing. When the enchantment ends, any other auras that the character is experiencing resume, assuming they have not expired.		This aura replaces, but does not remove, any other roleplaying effect the target is currently experiencing. When the enchantment ends, any other auras that the character is experiencing resume, assuming they have not expired.

	While under the effect of this enchantment, no information can be gained about the target with the [[Religious skills#Insight\|insight]] ceremony, beyond the fact that the character is invisible to that skill.		While under the effect of this enchantment, no information can be gained about the target with the [[Religious skills#Insight\|insight]] ceremony, beyond the fact that the character is invisible to that skill.

	Unlike other auras created by magic, this enchantment cannot be directly supplanted by the [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] ceremony. The ceremony will still work (provided there is no pre-existing ~~[[auras\|~~aura]] on the target of greater strength), but the ''Crystal Clarity of the Rational Soul'' enchantment immediately suppresses it.		Unlike other auras created by magic, this enchantment cannot be directly supplanted by the [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] ceremony. The ceremony will still work (provided there is no pre-existing aura on the target of greater strength), but the ''Crystal Clarity of the Rational Soul'' enchantment immediately suppresses it.

	The enchantment can be removed by an [[Religious skills#Exorcism\|exorcism]] ceremony regardless of strength.		The enchantment can be removed by an [[Religious skills#Exorcism\|exorcism]] ceremony regardless of strength.

Rafferty at 21:02, 30 January 2015

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	This ritual creates a powerful aura that dampens emotions and clears the mind. It suppresses other auras, even those created by [[Religious skills\|priest ceremonies]]. The target becomes clear and collected for the duration, and is neither supported nor hindered by other similar enchantments or auras.		This ritual creates a powerful aura that dampens emotions and clears the mind. It suppresses other auras, even those created by [[Religious skills\|priest ceremonies]]. The target becomes clear and collected for the duration, and is neither supported nor hindered by other similar enchantments or auras.

	This ritual is viewed with suspicion by some priests. It can dampen the natural ambitions and exuberance of the human soul, and ~~preven~~ targets from benefiting from auras created by [[Religious skills#Hallow\|hallow]], [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] or [[Religious skills#Consecrate\|consecration]]. In the eyes of these priests, this ritual is a [[curse]] and those who rely on it are weakening themselves and their fellows. Worse, some more extreme critics claim that the feelings of ~~tranquility~~ the enchantment creates are nothing less than a magical attempt to channel the corrosive spiritual power of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|Peace]].		This ritual is viewed with suspicion by some priests. It can dampen the natural ambitions and exuberance of the human soul, and prevent targets from benefiting from auras created by [[Religious skills#Hallow\|hallow]], [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointing]] or [[Religious skills#Consecrate\|consecration]]. In the eyes of these priests, this ritual is a [[curse]] and those who rely on it are weakening themselves and their fellows. Worse, some more extreme critics claim that the feelings of tranquillity the enchantment creates are nothing less than a magical attempt to channel the corrosive spiritual power of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|Peace]].

	Individuals who are exposed to this effect for long periods of time find it increasingly difficult to bring themselves to take [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|heroic action]]; they are detached from some essential element of their soul that allows them to perform incredible feats. They also feel it increasingly difficult to express strong emotion even when not under the effect of the aura; love, hate, anger, joy, happiness and sadness all become muted. These lingering effects fade over time, but some scholars of Day are concerned that over-reliance on this ritual can permanently damage the personality of the target.		Individuals who are exposed to this effect for long periods of time find it increasingly difficult to bring themselves to take [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|heroic action]]; they are detached from some essential element of their soul that allows them to perform incredible feats. They also feel it increasingly difficult to express strong emotion even when not under the effect of the aura; love, hate, anger, joy, happiness and sadness all become muted. These lingering effects fade over time, but some scholars of Day are concerned that over-reliance on this ritual can permanently damage the personality of the target.