Eyes of the Sun and Moon - Revision history

Twiggy at 15:41, 10 April 2026

2026-04-10T15:41:49Z

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	* the presence, name, and current allegiance of any [[fortification]], as well as an estimation of its [[fortification#Fortification Strength\|current strength]].		* the presence, name, and current allegiance of any [[fortification]], as well as an estimation of its [[fortification#Fortification Strength\|current strength]].
	* the presence of any [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] on an army, navy, or fortification, along with realm and magnitude if appropriate		* the presence of any [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] on an army, navy, or fortification, along with realm and magnitude if appropriate
	Strength is estimated in thousands using the terms '''low''' (between 0 and 333); '''mid''' (between 334 and 666); and '''high''' (between 667 and 999). Thus an army or fortification described as being in the "low four thousands" could mean it had between ~~4000~~ and 4,333 effective fighting strength.		Strength is estimated in thousands using the terms '''low''' (between 0 and 333); '''mid''' (between 334 and 666); and '''high''' (between 667 and 999). Thus an army or fortification described as being in the "low four thousands" could mean it had between 4,000 and 4,333 effective fighting strength.

	Each contributor receives the same vision. These visions are not symbolic, but clearly detailed within the limitations of the spell.		Each contributor receives the same vision. These visions are not symbolic, but clearly detailed within the limitations of the spell.

Hailmur at 15:17, 10 April 2026

2026-04-10T15:17:28Z

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	<div style="float:~~right~~; width: ~~500px; clear: right~~;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Considering_Options.jpg~~\|width=350~~\|align=right\|title=The information gathered with Eyes of the Sun and Moon helps the generals plan their military manoeuvres.\|caption=Maps help to guide and focus divination magic.}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px;">{{CaptionedImage\|width=500\|file=Considering_Options.jpg\|align=right\|title=The information gathered with Eyes of the Sun and Moon helps the generals plan their military manoeuvres.\|caption=Maps help to guide and focus divination magic.}}</div>
	==Rules==		==Rules==
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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

2026-01-16T09:42:54Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion of the ritual the [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributors]] receive images that reveal information about military forces in that territory, including:		At the completion of the ritual the [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributors]] receive images that reveal information about military forces in that territory, including:
	* the presence, name, and allegiance of a [[Army\|campaign army]] (or [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navy]]), along with an estimation of its current fighting strength.		* the presence, name, and allegiance of a [[Army\|campaign army]] (or [[navy\|navy]]), along with an estimation of its current fighting strength.
	* the presence, name, and current allegiance of any [[fortification]], as well as an estimation of its [[fortification#Fortification Strength\|current strength]].		* the presence, name, and current allegiance of any [[fortification]], as well as an estimation of its [[fortification#Fortification Strength\|current strength]].
	* the presence of any [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] on an army, navy, or fortification, along with realm and magnitude if appropriate		* the presence of any [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] on an army, navy, or fortification, along with realm and magnitude if appropriate

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

2026-01-16T09:42:43Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion of the ritual the [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributors]] receive images that reveal information about military forces in that territory, including:		At the completion of the ritual the [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributors]] receive images that reveal information about military forces in that territory, including:
	* the presence, name, and allegiance of a [[~~Imperial army~~\|campaign army]] (or [[Imperial navy\|navy]]), along with an estimation of its current fighting strength.		* the presence, name, and allegiance of a [[Army\|campaign army]] (or [[Imperial navy\|navy]]), along with an estimation of its current fighting strength.
	* the presence, name, and current allegiance of any [[fortification]], as well as an estimation of its [[fortification#Fortification Strength\|current strength]].		* the presence, name, and current allegiance of any [[fortification]], as well as an estimation of its [[fortification#Fortification Strength\|current strength]].
	* the presence of any [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] on an army, navy, or fortification, along with realm and magnitude if appropriate		* the presence of any [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] on an army, navy, or fortification, along with realm and magnitude if appropriate

Kirkbride at 09:16, 13 September 2025

2025-09-13T09:16:40Z

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	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	~~[[Category:Warfare]]~~
	[[Category:Divination]]		[[Category:Divination]]

Kirkbride at 09:15, 13 September 2025

2025-09-13T09:15:15Z

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	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	[[Category:Warfare]]		[[Category:Warfare]]
			[[Category:Divination]]

Twiggy at 21:41, 31 July 2025

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	===OOC Elements===		===OOC Elements===
	The result of this spell ~~are~~ delivered in the form of an out-of-character written vision. The player who receives it can reference it or make notes regarding it as they wish but should not show it to anyone else in-character. All information divined by this ritual is correct at the time of casting.		The result of this spell is delivered in the form of an out-of-character written vision. The player who receives it can reference it or make notes regarding it as they wish but should not show it to anyone else in-character. All information divined by this ritual is correct at the time of casting.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	The magical [[Strigine Mask]] focus is sometimes used to empower this ritual - its magical powers can enhance the ability of a small coven to perform the ritual or provide additional power for overcoming a concealing shroud.		The magical [[Strigine Mask]] focus is sometimes used to empower this ritual - its magical powers can enhance the ability of a small coven to perform the ritual or provide additional power for overcoming a concealing shroud.

	The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual, as are scenes in which military strategy ~~are~~ discussed with characters such as [[the Captain]] or [[the Doctor]]; the evocation of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]]; or of keen-sighted animals such as eagles or hawks; or creatures such as [[~~Legendary beasts~~#~~Sphinx~~\|sphinxes]].		The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual, as are scenes in which military strategy is discussed with characters such as [[the Captain]] or [[the Doctor]]; the evocation of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]]; or of keen-sighted animals such as eagles or hawks; or creatures such as [[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|sphinxes]].

	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	[[Category:Warfare]]		[[Category:Warfare]]

Rafferty at 16:38, 25 March 2025

2025-03-25T16:38:37Z

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion of the ritual the [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributors]] receive images that reveal information about military forces in that territory, including:		At the completion of the ritual the [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributors]] receive images that reveal information about military forces in that territory, including:
	* the presence, name, and allegiance of a [[Imperial army\|campaign army]], along with an estimation of its current fighting strength.		* the presence, name, and allegiance of a [[Imperial army\|campaign army]] (or [[Imperial navy\|navy]]), along with an estimation of its current fighting strength.
	* the presence, name, and current allegiance of any [[fortification]], as well as an estimation of its [[fortification#Fortification Strength\|current strength]].		* the presence, name, and current allegiance of any [[fortification]], as well as an estimation of its [[fortification#Fortification Strength\|current strength]].
			* the presence of any [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] on an army, navy, or fortification, along with realm and magnitude if appropriate
	Strength is estimated in thousands using the terms '''low''' (between 0 and 333); '''mid''' (between 334 and 666); and '''high''' (between 667 and 999). Thus an army or fortification described as being in the "low four thousands" could mean it had between 4000 and 4,333 effective fighting strength.		Strength is estimated in thousands using the terms '''low''' (between 0 and 333); '''mid''' (between 334 and 666); and '''high''' (between 667 and 999). Thus an army or fortification described as being in the "low four thousands" could mean it had between 4000 and 4,333 effective fighting strength.

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	If the territory is under an effect that obscures information such as [[Drawing the Penumbral Veil]], the ritual can only penetrate it if it has been performed with a [[#Additional Magnitude\|magnitude]] at least equal to that of the shroud. Otherwise only the presence, realm, and magnitude of the concealing effect are revealed. Likewise, if one or more military forces in the area are under an obscuring effect, the ritual will reveal the presence, realm, and magnitude of that effect, but no other information about that target - including whether it is a fortification or an army. The ritual reveals information about other forces in the area as normal.		If the territory is under an effect that obscures information such as [[Drawing the Penumbral Veil]], the ritual can only penetrate it if it has been performed with a [[#Additional Magnitude\|magnitude]] at least equal to that of the shroud. Otherwise only the presence, realm, and magnitude of the concealing effect are revealed. Likewise, if one or more military forces in the area are under an obscuring effect, the ritual will reveal the presence, realm, and magnitude of that effect, but no other information about that target - including whether it is a fortification or an army. The ritual reveals information about other forces in the area as normal.
	~~<!-- Changes Winter 2015~~
	~~Changed the vision write-up with regard to delivery (make it clear its short and concise).~~

	* Specified name of army, added definite details of fortifications,
	* removed special unit reference, and enchantment reference
	* removed hour's notice.

	Name of generals is a specific boon from Sinokenon or a separate ritual. Information about keywords is suited to a scouting army or a Night ritual (it has to make judgements and intuitions about the training, proclivities and equipment of the army). -->

	===Additional Magnitude===		===Additional Magnitude===
	You may increase the magnitude of the ritual in order to pierce more powerful rituals of concealment.		You may increase the magnitude of the ritual in order to pierce more powerful rituals of concealment.
	<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Considering_Options.jpg\|width=350\|align=right\|title=The information gathered with Eyes of the Sun and Moon helps the generals plan their military manoeuvres.\|caption=Maps help to guide and focus divination magic.}}</div>
	===OOC Elements===		===OOC Elements===
	The result of this spell ~~may be~~ delivered in the form of a written vision. ~~If this is the case, the contributors~~ can ~~study their vision as long as they like, but cannot discuss~~ it or make notes ~~until~~ they ~~have handed the slip back~~ to ~~a referee; at that point they are free to roleplay however they like~~ - ~~they may play through the process of receiving the vision, or act as if they have been in waking trance and the vision has already passed~~. All information divined by this ritual is correct at the time of casting.		The result of this spell are delivered in the form of an out-of-character written vision. The player who receives it can reference it or make notes regarding it as they wish but should not show it to anyone else in-character. All information divined by this ritual is correct at the time of casting.

	==Description==		==Description==
			This ritual is valuable for helping generals make decisions about the threats that face the Empire and how best to respond to them. It allows for a reasonably thorough evaluation of opponents and allied armies alike, and sometimes even spots special enemy forces that might otherwise escape detection - especially those under magical shrouds. It focuses only on armies, fortifications, and the enchantments, curses or shrouds on each. It does ''not'' detect the presence of larger-scale enchantments such as those used to call magical fortifications from the eternal [[realm\|realms]], or the touch of magics such as [[Rivers of Life]] or [[Rivers Run Red]].

	~~This~~ ritual is valuable for helping generals make decisions about the threats that face the Empire and how best to respond to them. It allows for a reasonably thorough evaluation of opponents and allied armies alike, and is adept at spotting special enemy forces that might otherwise escape detection - especially those under magical shrouds.		The ritual takes its name from the way that the visions usually begin at a great height above the target territory and then quickly focus inwards. The casters have a sensation of incredibly fast movement, as if their viewpoint were roaming back and forth over the territory at blurring speeds, then suddenly halting to observe a specific force before moving on, again at a break-neck pace.

	It takes its name from the way that the visions usually begin at a great height above the target territory and then quickly focus inwards. The casters have a sensation of incredibly fast movement, as if their viewpoint were roaming back and forth over the territory at blurring speeds, then suddenly halting to observe a specific force before moving on, again at a break-neck pace.

	Many [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] call this ritual ''The Flight of Birds'' and claim that the mystic viewpoint it provides is much closer to that of a fast-flying bird than of any celestial body. In the [[The Marches\|Marches]] it is often called ''Beating the Bounds'', and the [[Landskeeper\|landskeepers]] who perform it use imagery that includes both the idea of protecting their land from interlopers and intruders, and symbols that include knowing the nature and extent of one's territory. It is very common for them to include the senator for a particular territory as an additional focus, or to gather people with connections to the regions of the territory under observation.		Many [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] call this ritual ''The Flight of Birds'' and claim that the mystic viewpoint it provides is much closer to that of a fast-flying bird than of any celestial body. In the [[The Marches\|Marches]] it is often called ''Beating the Bounds'', and the [[Landskeeper\|landskeepers]] who perform it use imagery that includes both the idea of protecting their land from interlopers and intruders, and symbols that include knowing the nature and extent of one's territory. It is very common for them to include the senator for a particular territory as an additional focus, or to gather people with connections to the regions of the territory under observation.
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	The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual, as are scenes in which military strategy are discussed with characters such as [[the Captain]] or [[the Doctor]]; the evocation of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]]; or of keen-sighted animals such as eagles or hawks; or creatures such as [[Legendary beasts#Sphinx\|sphinxes]].		The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual, as are scenes in which military strategy are discussed with characters such as [[the Captain]] or [[the Doctor]]; the evocation of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]]; or of keen-sighted animals such as eagles or hawks; or creatures such as [[Legendary beasts#Sphinx\|sphinxes]].

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

	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	[[Category:Warfare]]		[[Category:Warfare]]

Hailmur at 23:49, 4 March 2025

2025-03-04T23:49:22Z

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
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	===Additional Magnitude===		===Additional Magnitude===
	You may increase the magnitude of the ritual in order to pierce more powerful rituals of concealment.		You may increase the magnitude of the ritual in order to pierce more powerful rituals of concealment.
			<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Considering_Options.jpg\|width=350\|align=right\|title=The information gathered with Eyes of the Sun and Moon helps the generals plan their military manoeuvres.\|caption=Maps help to guide and focus divination magic.}}</div>
	===OOC Elements===		===OOC Elements===
	The result of this spell may be delivered in the form of a written vision. If this is the case, the contributors can study their vision as long as they like, but cannot discuss it or make notes until they have handed the slip back to a referee; at that point they are free to roleplay however they like - they may play through the process of receiving the vision, or act as if they have been in waking trance and the vision has already passed. All information divined by this ritual is correct at the time of casting.		The result of this spell may be delivered in the form of a written vision. If this is the case, the contributors can study their vision as long as they like, but cannot discuss it or make notes until they have handed the slip back to a referee; at that point they are free to roleplay however they like - they may play through the process of receiving the vision, or act as if they have been in waking trance and the vision has already passed. All information divined by this ritual is correct at the time of casting.

Dre at 13:17, 22 June 2023

2023-06-22T13:17:51Z

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
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	Each contributor receives the same vision. These visions are not symbolic, but clearly detailed within the limitations of the spell.		Each contributor receives the same vision. These visions are not symbolic, but clearly detailed within the limitations of the spell.

	If the territory is under an effect that obscures information such as [[Drawing the Penumbral Veil]], the ritual can only penetrate it if it has been performed with a [[#Additional Magnitude\|magnitude]] at least equal to that of the shroud. Otherwise only the presence, ~~Realm~~, and magnitude of the concealing effect are revealed. Likewise, if one or more military forces in the area are under an obscuring effect, the ritual will reveal the presence, ~~Realm~~, and magnitude of that effect, but no other information about that target - including whether it is a fortification or an army. The ritual reveals information about other forces in the area as normal.		If the territory is under an effect that obscures information such as [[Drawing the Penumbral Veil]], the ritual can only penetrate it if it has been performed with a [[#Additional Magnitude\|magnitude]] at least equal to that of the shroud. Otherwise only the presence, realm, and magnitude of the concealing effect are revealed. Likewise, if one or more military forces in the area are under an obscuring effect, the ritual will reveal the presence, realm, and magnitude of that effect, but no other information about that target - including whether it is a fortification or an army. The ritual reveals information about other forces in the area as normal.
	<!-- Changes Winter 2015		<!-- Changes Winter 2015
	Changed the vision write-up with regard to delivery (make it clear its short and concise).		Changed the vision write-up with regard to delivery (make it clear its short and concise).