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	The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills]] [[Region qualities\|quality]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.		The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills]] [[Region qualities\|quality]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.

	The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the ~~batallion~~ takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.		The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the battalion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.

	Neither the citadel nor the battalion suffers casualties. It is not possible to enchant them, nor support them with [[military unit\|military units]]. If the region is attacked by an army taking the [[Army qualities#Siege\|Storm the Walls]] order, the armies' ability to do so is increased just as if they were attacking a [[fortification]].		Neither the citadel nor the battalion suffers casualties. It is not possible to enchant them, nor support them with [[military unit\|military units]]. If the region is attacked by an army taking the [[Army qualities#Siege\|Storm the Walls]] order, the armies' ability to do so is increased just as if they were attacking a [[fortification]].

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	The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the batallion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.		The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the batallion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.

	Neither the citadel nor the battalion suffers casualties. It is not possible to enchant them, nor support them with [[military unit\|military units]].		Neither the citadel nor the battalion suffers casualties. It is not possible to enchant them, nor support them with [[military unit\|military units]]. If the region is attacked by an army taking the [[Army qualities#Siege\|Storm the Walls]] order, the armies' ability to do so is increased just as if they were attacking a [[fortification]].

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.		The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills]] [[Region qualities\|quality]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.

	The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the batallion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.		The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the batallion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.

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	This ritual targets a specific region. During the performance of the ritual the casters must name a region within the target territory which has the "hills" quality.		This ritual targets a specific region. During the performance of the ritual the casters must name a region within the target territory which has the [[Region qualities#hills\|hills]] quality and does not already contain a [[fortification]].

	The ritual may target a region in a territory which is under Imperial control (that is, which is eligible to appoint a Senator) when cast from the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]]. To affect a region in a territory that is not under Imperial control, the ritual must be performed at a regio within the target territory.		The ritual may target a region in a territory which is under Imperial control (that is, which is eligible to appoint a Senator) when cast from the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial regio]]. To affect a region in a territory that is not under Imperial control, the ritual must be performed at a regio within the target territory.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills~~]] [[Region qualities#quality~~]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.		The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.

	The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the batallion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.		The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the batallion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.
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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual [[Ritual_theory#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a citadel and battalion from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].		This ritual [[Ritual_theory#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a citadel and battalion from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual [[Ritual_theory#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a citadel and battalion from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].		This ritual [[Ritual_theory#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a citadel and battalion from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].

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	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The ritual targets a single region of hills ~~or mountains~~ within a territory. Over the course of the next few days a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region which conjures a citadel of ~~stone-hard, semi-translucent ice to offer protection to armies belonging to~~ the ~~force that~~ controls the ~~area~~.		The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills]] [[Region qualities#quality]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.

	{{fortification}}		The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the batallion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.

			Neither the citadel nor the battalion suffers casualties. It is not possible to enchant them, nor support them with [[military unit\|military units]].

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual [[~~Limits_of_magic~~#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a ~~fortification~~ from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[~~Eternals_and_rituals~~#~~Assurance_and_Stipulation~~\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].		This ritual [[Ritual_theory#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a citadel and battalion from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].

	''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, points out that this assurance specifically references the enemies of Wintermark rather than simply barbarians. The runesmith is certain that if barbarians were to ever conquer Kalpaheim then the ritual would cease to function, but ~~<!--this is deliberately ey-->~~ey are uncertain if the Lady of the Frost would consider the Imperial Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\|relinquishing]] Hahnmark to be a violation of the assurance. Oswiu advises that the [[Archmage of Summer]] contact the Queen of Ice and Darkness if such a motion were to ever be considered.		''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, points out that this assurance specifically references the enemies of Wintermark rather than simply barbarians. The runesmith is certain that if barbarians were to ever conquer Kalpaheim, then the ritual would cease to function, but ey are uncertain if the Lady of the Frost would consider the Imperial Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\|relinquishing]] Hahnmark to be a violation of the assurance. Oswiu advises that the [[Archmage of Summer]] contact the Queen of Ice and Darkness if such a motion were to ever be considered.

	==Description==		==Description==
	This [[enchantment]] causes a ~~fortification formed of enchanted ice~~ to manifest at a strategically significant location in the target region. This ~~citadel~~ is called forth from the frigid ~~realm~~ of [[Cathan Canae]], the Queen of Ice and ~~supports~~ the force that controls the area. In some cases, ~~a series of mighty towers appears instead~~ or, ~~more rarely, a number~~ of ~~vertiginous icy walls manifest at either end of an important pass~~.		This [[enchantment]] causes a citadel drawn from the [[Realms#Summer\|Summer realm]] to manifest at a strategically significant location in the target region. This castle is called forth from the frigid domain of [[Cathan Canae]], the Queen of Ice and Darkness, and may take any one of a number of forms such as a great keep of translucent ice, a black basalt fortress, or a sequence of towers and walls forged from iron. It is defended by a battalion of warriors, loyal to the ''Mistress of Blizzards'', who will issue forth from it to support the force that controls the area. As with the castle, the nature of these warriors varies wildly. Sometimes they are squat one-eyed giants armed with hooked polearms; sometimes armoured bears or lithe wolf-like humanoids with deadly bows. The decision as to which of her many fortifications, and which garrison, to send is up to the eternal herself. In some cases, especially in winter, howling winds and unseasonal snowfall accompany the batallion or swirl around the citadel, harrying besieging forces who dare to stand against the will of the ''Iron Glacier''.

	The ~~fortification~~ is extremely resistant to damage; fire does not melt it and siege engines find it ~~exceptionally hard~~ to damage. In some cases, especially in winter, howling winds and unseasonal snowfall will assail besieging forces. These effects are irregular, but highlight the raw ferocity of the frozen north and the coldest season. The ritual is an enchantment, and ~~can~~ in theory be [[Ilium#Using_Ilium_in_Rituals\|made permanent]] with [[ilium]]. ~~This~~ has not ~~been~~ achieved in the ~~history~~ of the ~~Empire~~, but ~~in theory such a citadel would last until destroyed~~.		The citadel is [[Summer magic#Adamant\|extremely resistant to damage]]; no matter what form it takes fire does not melt it, and siege engines find it impossible to damage. The ritual is an enchantment, and could in theory be [[Ilium#Using_Ilium_in_Rituals\|made permanent]] with [[ilium]]. The Empire has not achieved this feat - although the [[Thule]] ''Citadel of Silver and Bone'' in [[Sermersuaq#Silver_Peaks\|Sermersuaq]] was apparently bargained from the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' and permanently manifested with her blessing. As near as anyone can tell, the citadel has lost its potent protection from damage, and the garrison is made up of orcs rather than heralds, but its not impossible that the fortification still has some magical qualities that have yet to be encountered.

	~~This ritual increases~~ the difficulty a hostile force will have in claiming a territory~~, even if there is no army to oppose them directly, Local militia and the like are able to~~ take advantage of the ~~defensive [[enchantment]] to hold off larger forces~~, ~~at least for a time~~.		Regardless, the presence of the magical fortressincreases the difficulty a hostile force will have in claiming a territory; defending forces may take advantage of the citadel, as the batallion ranges across the territory, hunting enemies as they go.

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

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual [[~~Ritual_theory~~#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a fortification from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[~~Ritual_theory~~#~~Agreement~~\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].		This ritual [[Limits_of_magic#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a fortification from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].

	''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, points out that this assurance specifically references the enemies of Wintermark rather than simply barbarians. The runesmith is certain that if barbarians were to ever conquer Kalpaheim then the ritual would cease to function, but <!--this is deliberately ey-->ey are uncertain if the Lady of the Frost would consider the Imperial Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\|relinquishing]] Hahnmark to be a violation of the assurance. Oswiu advises that the [[Archmage of Summer]] contact the Queen of Ice and Darkness if such a motion were to ever be considered.		''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, points out that this assurance specifically references the enemies of Wintermark rather than simply barbarians. The runesmith is certain that if barbarians were to ever conquer Kalpaheim then the ritual would cease to function, but <!--this is deliberately ey-->ey are uncertain if the Lady of the Frost would consider the Imperial Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\|relinquishing]] Hahnmark to be a violation of the assurance. Oswiu advises that the [[Archmage of Summer]] contact the Queen of Ice and Darkness if such a motion were to ever be considered.

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Assurance

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	This ritual [[Ritual_theory#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a fortification from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].		This ritual [[Ritual_theory#Conjuring_and_Summoning\|calls forth]] a fortification from the Summer realm, and as with other such rituals, draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Cathan Canae]]. The [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the city of [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] ever falls to the enemies of [[Wintermark]].

	''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, points out that this assurance specifically references the enemies of Wintermark rather than simply barbarians. The runesmith is certain that if barbarians were to ever conquer Kalpaheim then the ritual would cease to function, but ~~they~~ are uncertain if the Lady of the Frost would consider the Imperial Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\|relinquishing]] Hahnmark to be a violation of the assurance. Oswiu advises that the [[Archmage of Summer]] contact the Queen of Ice and Darkness if such a motion were to ever be considered.		''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, points out that this assurance specifically references the enemies of Wintermark rather than simply barbarians. The runesmith is certain that if barbarians were to ever conquer Kalpaheim then the ritual would cease to function, but <!--this is deliberately ey-->ey are uncertain if the Lady of the Frost would consider the Imperial Senate [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Relinquishment\|relinquishing]] Hahnmark to be a violation of the assurance. Oswiu advises that the [[Archmage of Summer]] contact the Queen of Ice and Darkness if such a motion were to ever be considered.

	==Description==		==Description==

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	The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills]] [[Region qualities\|quality]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.		The ritual targets a single region with the [[Region_qualities#Hills\|hills]] [[Region qualities\|quality]] within a territory. Over the course of the next few days, a powerful [[enchantment]] settles over the region, which conjures a magical citadel and a battalion of [[Inhabitants of the realms#Soldiers\|hardened warriors]] from the domain of [[Cathan Canae]]. The citadel and the battalion support whoever controls the region, defending their land and fighting alongside their forces.

	The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the ~~batallion~~ takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.		The citadel makes it more difficult for an enemy to claim the region, increasing the total number of victory points needed by ten. The battalion of heralds provides 2,000 strength towards determining victory and inflicts casualties. Much like a [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]], the battalion takes part in a military campaign in the territory, applying their fighting strength against invading enemies or fighting alongside friendly armies.

	Neither the citadel nor the battalion suffers casualties. It is not possible to enchant them, nor support them with [[military unit\|military units]]. If the region is attacked by an army taking the [[Army qualities#Siege\|Storm the Walls]] order, the armies' ability to do so is increased just as if they were attacking a [[fortification]].		Neither the citadel nor the battalion suffers casualties. It is not possible to enchant them, nor support them with [[military unit\|military units]]. If the region is attacked by an army taking the [[Army qualities#Siege\|Storm the Walls]] order, the armies' ability to do so is increased just as if they were attacking a [[fortification]].