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Twiggy at 00:27, 5 March 2026

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	The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|shatter]] twice each day with a [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons\|great weapon]].		The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|shatter]] twice each day with a [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons\|great weapon]].

	The target also experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: you want to deal with problems and obstacles in the simplest and most direct way; to act ''now'' rather than worry about complicated plans. When confronted by a complex situation, the urge is always to solve it in a direct physical way (rather than find another way through a locked door, smash the door in, for example).		The target also experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''you want to deal with problems and obstacles in the simplest and most direct way; to act '''now''' rather than worry about complicated plans. When confronted by a complex situation, the urge is always to solve it in a direct physical way (rather than find another way through a locked door, smash the door in, for example).''

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Twiggy at 16:31, 13 July 2025

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	The [[enchantment]] does not provide any additional ability to [[Combat skills#Weapon mastery\|wield]] a [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons\|great weapon]]. As a consequence, the ritual is best performed on someone who already knows how to use a maul, greataxe, greatsword or similar.		The [[enchantment]] does not provide any additional ability to [[Combat skills#Weapon mastery\|wield]] a [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons\|great weapon]]. As a consequence, the ritual is best performed on someone who already knows how to use a maul, greataxe, greatsword or similar.

	With the additional power provided by this ritual, the target can smash their way through a shield, or quickly disarm a number of opponents armed with [[Weapons & armour#~~Pole-arms~~\|~~pole-arms~~]] or [[Weapons & armour#Pike\|pikes]]. While it grants an obvious advantage to someone already able to break such things, it can also be just the tool needed to get past an obstacle in the absence of such heroic individuals.		With the additional power provided by this ritual, the target can smash their way through a shield, or quickly disarm a number of opponents armed with [[Weapons & armour#Polearms\|polearms]] or [[Weapons & armour#Pike\|pikes]]. While it grants an obvious advantage to someone already able to break such things, it can also be just the tool needed to get past an obstacle in the absence of such heroic individuals.

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

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Dre at 08:17, 14 April 2025

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	The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|shatter]] twice each day with a [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons\|great weapon]].		The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|shatter]] twice each day with a [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons\|great weapon]].

	The target also experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: you want to deal with problems and obstacles in the simplest and most direct way; to act ''now'' rather than worry about complicated plans. When confronted by a complex situation, the urge is always to solve it in a direct physical way (rather than find another way through a a locked door, smash the door in, for example).		The target also experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: you want to deal with problems and obstacles in the simplest and most direct way; to act ''now'' rather than worry about complicated plans. When confronted by a complex situation, the urge is always to solve it in a direct physical way (rather than find another way through a locked door, smash the door in, for example).

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Hailmur at 16:03, 20 May 2024

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	This ritual is commonly attributed to the [[Landskeeper]] Moira of [[Mournwold#Old Pig\|Old Pig]], who named it after the opening lines of a short poem about [[Glory]] attributed to the early [[The Marches\|Marcher]] poet Od the Blithe. ''The castle has gone,'' it begins, ''but the mountain and the forest remains.'' It is also known as ''The Viridian Hammer'' (referencing the way that new shoots can force their way between and ultimately crack flagstones and cobblestones), ''Splintering Woodsman's Axe'' and ''The Devouring Storm'' (often with reference to the various insects and bugs that destroy wood and cloth).		This ritual is commonly attributed to the [[Landskeeper]] Moira of [[Mournwold#Old Pig\|Old Pig]], who named it after the opening lines of a short poem about [[Glory]] attributed to the early [[The Marches\|Marcher]] poet Od the Blithe. ''The castle has gone,'' it begins, ''but the mountain and the forest remains.'' It is also known as ''The Viridian Hammer'' (referencing the way that new shoots can force their way between and ultimately crack flagstones and cobblestones), ''Splintering Woodsman's Axe'' and ''The Devouring Storm'' (often with reference to the various insects and bugs that destroy wood and cloth).

	The [[enchantment]] does not provide any additional ability to [[Combat skills#Weapon mastery\|wield]] a [[Weapons & armour#~~Two-handed weapon~~\|~~two-handed~~ weapon]]. As a consequence the ritual is best performed on someone who already knows how to use a maul, greataxe or similar ~~two-handed weapon~~.		The [[enchantment]] does not provide any additional ability to [[Combat skills#Weapon mastery\|wield]] a [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons\|great weapon]]. As a consequence, the ritual is best performed on someone who already knows how to use a maul, greataxe, greatsword or similar.

	With the additional power provided by this ritual, the target can smash their way through a shield, or quickly disarm a number of opponents armed with [[Weapons & armour#Pole-arms\|pole-arms]] or [[Weapons & armour#Pike\|pikes]]. While it grants an obvious advantage to someone already able to break such things, it can also be just the tool needed to get past an obstacle in the absence of such heroic individuals.		With the additional power provided by this ritual, the target can smash their way through a shield, or quickly disarm a number of opponents armed with [[Weapons & armour#Pole-arms\|pole-arms]] or [[Weapons & armour#Pike\|pikes]]. While it grants an obvious advantage to someone already able to break such things, it can also be just the tool needed to get past an obstacle in the absence of such heroic individuals.
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	The ritual often involves music, chanting or dancing with a slow increase in tempo until the performance reaches a violent crescendo. This slow building of power to a destructive climax mirrors the way that natural forces tear at the fruits of civilisation. The ritual may also involve destroying fragile items, working to create a sympathetic relationship between that destruction and the destruction the ritualists hope to visit on their enemies.		The ritual often involves music, chanting or dancing with a slow increase in tempo until the performance reaches a violent crescendo. This slow building of power to a destructive climax mirrors the way that natural forces tear at the fruits of civilisation. The ritual may also involve destroying fragile items, working to create a sympathetic relationship between that destruction and the destruction the ritualists hope to visit on their enemies.

	Some ritualists invoke the name of the [[eternal]] [[Llofir]], the fungal lord of rot and decay who represents the slow triumph of natural forces over craftsmanship.		Some ritualists invoke the name of the [[eternal]] [[Llofir]], the fungal lord of rot and decay who represents the slow triumph of natural forces over craftsmanship.

	The rune [[Mawrig]] is a common element of this ritual, as is the evocation of [[The Claw]] or even [[The Oak]].		The rune [[Mawrig]] is a common element of this ritual, as is the evocation of [[The Claw]] or even [[The Oak]].

Matt at 09:56, 9 June 2020

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|shatter]] twice each day with a [[Weapons & armour#~~Two-handed~~ weapons\|~~two-handed~~ weapon]].		The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|shatter]] twice each day with a [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons\|great weapon]].

	The target also experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: you want to deal with problems and obstacles in the simplest and most direct way; to act ''now'' rather than worry about complicated plans. When confronted by a complex situation, the urge is always to solve it in a direct physical way (rather than find another way through a a locked door, smash the door in, for example).		The target also experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: you want to deal with problems and obstacles in the simplest and most direct way; to act ''now'' rather than worry about complicated plans. When confronted by a complex situation, the urge is always to solve it in a direct physical way (rather than find another way through a a locked door, smash the door in, for example).

Dre at 16:36, 11 November 2018

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	When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes the relentless powers of natural destruction and erosion. These forces may take the form of wind and rain, the irresistible strength of vines and roots that tear down walls, or the slow rot that consumes wood and leather.		When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes the relentless powers of natural destruction and erosion. These forces may take the form of wind and rain, the irresistible strength of vines and roots that tear down walls, or the slow rot that consumes wood and leather.

	The ritual often involves music, chanting or dancing with a slow increase in tempo until the performance reaches a violent crescendo. This slow building of power to a destructive climax mirrors the way that natural forces tear at the fruits of ~~civillisation~~. The ritual may also involve destroying fragile items, working to create a sympathetic relationship between that destruction and the destruction the ritualists hope to visit on their enemies.		The ritual often involves music, chanting or dancing with a slow increase in tempo until the performance reaches a violent crescendo. This slow building of power to a destructive climax mirrors the way that natural forces tear at the fruits of civilisation. The ritual may also involve destroying fragile items, working to create a sympathetic relationship between that destruction and the destruction the ritualists hope to visit on their enemies.

	Some ritualists invoke the name of the [[~~Eternals\|Eternal~~]] [[Llofir]], the fungal lord of rot and decay who represents the slow triumph of natural forces over craftsmanship.		Some ritualists invoke the name of the [[eternal]] [[Llofir]], the fungal lord of rot and decay who represents the slow triumph of natural forces over craftsmanship.

	The rune [[Mawrig]] is a common element of this ritual, as is the evocation of [[The Claw]] or even [[The Oak]].		The rune [[Mawrig]] is a common element of this ritual, as is the evocation of [[The Claw]] or even [[The Oak]].

Rafferty at 10:43, 2 April 2017

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	~~[[Category:Arms]]~~
	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Spring\|15}}		{{Season\|Spring\|22}}
	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}}		{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}}
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	===Effects===		===Effects===

	The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|shatter]] twice each day with a [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed weapons\|two-handed weapon]].		The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|shatter]] twice each day with a [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed weapons\|two-handed weapon]].

	The ~~ritual~~ also ~~creates~~ a [[roleplaying effect]]: ~~a target wants~~ to deal with problems and obstacles in the simplest and most direct way; to act ''now'' rather than worry about complicated plans. When confronted by a complex situation, the urge is always to solve it in a direct physical way (rather than find another way through a a locked door, smash the door in, for example).		The target also experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: you want to deal with problems and obstacles in the simplest and most direct way; to act ''now'' rather than worry about complicated plans. When confronted by a complex situation, the urge is always to solve it in a direct physical way (rather than find another way through a a locked door, smash the door in, for example).

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	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#banner\|banner]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 10. Additional characters must be present throughout.		This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#banner\|banner]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 16. Additional characters must be present throughout.

	==Description==		==Description==

	In the Spring realm, the works of mortal [[Crafting skills#Artifice\|artifice]], crafting or building are quickly undone. Stories suggest that not only do bodies [[Turns the Circle\|rot away within minutes]], but that a book, sword, suit of armour or even a castle would be quickly undone by the relentless assault of trees, wind and rain. This ritual harnesses some of that power and turns it against the enemies of the [[Groups#Covens\|coven]].		In the Spring realm, the works of mortal [[Crafting skills#Artifice\|artifice]], crafting or building are quickly undone. Stories suggest that not only do bodies [[Turns the Circle\|rot away within minutes]], but that a book, sword, suit of armour or even a castle would be quickly undone by the relentless assault of trees, wind and rain. This ritual harnesses some of that power and turns it against the enemies of the [[Groups#Covens\|coven]].

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	[[Category:Spring Ritual]]		[[Category:Spring Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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			Based off Splintering Hammer. I added a 10% shift on it because it is not completely on-realm but is still thematically good.
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Rafferty at 14:50, 10 December 2016

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			[[Category:Arms]]
	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Spring\|15}}		{{Season\|Spring\|15}}

Rafferty at 14:49, 10 December 2016

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	The [[enchantment]] does not provide any additional ability to [[Combat skills#Weapon mastery\|wield]] a [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed weapon\|two-handed weapon]]. As a consequence the ritual is best performed on someone who already knows how to use a maul, greataxe or similar two-handed weapon.		The [[enchantment]] does not provide any additional ability to [[Combat skills#Weapon mastery\|wield]] a [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed weapon\|two-handed weapon]]. As a consequence the ritual is best performed on someone who already knows how to use a maul, greataxe or similar two-handed weapon.

	With the additional power provided by this ritual, the target can smash their way through a shield, or quickly disarm a number of opponents armed with [[Weapons & armour#Pole-arms\|pole-arms]] or [[Weapons & armour#Pike\|pikes]]. While it grants an obvious advantage to someone already able to ~~strike [[Heroic skills#Shattering Blow\|shattering blows]]~~, it can also be just the tool needed to get past an obstacle in the absence of such heroic individuals.		With the additional power provided by this ritual, the target can smash their way through a shield, or quickly disarm a number of opponents armed with [[Weapons & armour#Pole-arms\|pole-arms]] or [[Weapons & armour#Pike\|pikes]]. While it grants an obvious advantage to someone already able to break such things, it can also be just the tool needed to get past an obstacle in the absence of such heroic individuals.

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