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	At the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which, among other things, made this ritual once again legal to perform.		At the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which, among other things, made this ritual once again legal to perform.
	===Relentless Legacy===		===Relentless Legacy===
	Knights of Glory is a powerful enchantment. Along with [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]] it is one of the most popular rituals used to support the Empire's armies. In 387YE, however, some of the risks associated with reliance on the ritual began to make themselves known. As in the time of [[Empress Brannan]], the regular presence of Eleonaris' glorious warriors alongside Imperial soldiers began to exert unforeseen, subtle influences on the mortal fighters. As described in the ''[[Even_darkness_must_pass#The_Weight_of_Glory\|Even darkness must pass]]'' wind of war, Imperial armies fighting in [[Sarangrave]] with the aid of the Summer heralds lost the ability to take certain [[Army orders\|orders]]. The effect was projected to last until the army in question ~~has~~ spent an ''entire year'' without experiencing the potent enchantment.		Knights of Glory is a powerful enchantment. Along with [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]] it is one of the most popular rituals used to support the Empire's armies. In 387YE, however, some of the risks associated with reliance on the ritual began to make themselves known. As in the time of [[Empress Brannan]], the regular presence of Eleonaris' glorious warriors alongside Imperial soldiers began to exert unforeseen, subtle influences on the mortal fighters. As described in the ''[[Even_darkness_must_pass#The_Weight_of_Glory\|Even darkness must pass]]'' wind of war, Imperial armies fighting in [[Sarangrave]] with the aid of the Summer heralds lost the ability to take certain [[Army orders\|orders]]. The effect was projected to last until the army in question had spent an ''entire year'' without experiencing the potent enchantment.

	Magicians working with the armies pointed out that this was not something the heralds, or their eternal mistress, were actively ''doing''. It was rather a side effect of extended exposure to the enchantment, and to the magical warriors it summons, possibly compounded by the terrible aura of fear that hangs over [[the Mallum]]. Eleonaris is not able to "stop doing this" because she and her soldiers are not actually ''doing'' anything to make this happen.		Magicians working with the armies pointed out that this was not something the heralds, or their eternal mistress, were actively ''doing''. It was, rather, a side effect of extended exposure to the enchantment, and to the magical warriors it summons, possibly compounded by the terrible aura of fear that hangs over [[the Mallum]]. Eleonaris is not able to "stop doing this" because she and her soldiers are not actually ''doing'' anything to make this happen.

	There are obvious concerns that this situation will spread to other Imperial armies, or intensify to the point that armies reliant on Knights of Glory will become so infused with the [[Summer magic#Resonance\|resonance]] of Summer that they lose the capacity to undertake any save the most glorious strategies when they fight the Empire's enemies.		There are obvious concerns that this situation will spread to other Imperial armies, or intensify to the point that armies reliant on Knights of Glory will become so infused with the [[Summer magic#Resonance\|resonance]] of Summer that they lose the capacity to undertake any save the most glorious strategies when they fight the Empire's enemies.

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	===Enmity and Neutrality===		===Enmity and Neutrality===
	At the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which, among other things, made this ritual once again legal to perform.		At the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which, among other things, made this ritual once again legal to perform.
			===Relentless Legacy===
			Knights of Glory is a powerful enchantment. Along with [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]] it is one of the most popular rituals used to support the Empire's armies. In 387YE, however, some of the risks associated with reliance on the ritual began to make themselves known. As in the time of [[Empress Brannan]], the regular presence of Eleonaris' glorious warriors alongside Imperial soldiers began to exert unforeseen, subtle influences on the mortal fighters. As described in the ''[[Even_darkness_must_pass#The_Weight_of_Glory\|Even darkness must pass]]'' wind of war, Imperial armies fighting in [[Sarangrave]] with the aid of the Summer heralds lost the ability to take certain [[Army orders\|orders]]. The effect was projected to last until the army in question has spent an ''entire year'' without experiencing the potent enchantment.

			Magicians working with the armies pointed out that this was not something the heralds, or their eternal mistress, were actively ''doing''. It was rather a side effect of extended exposure to the enchantment, and to the magical warriors it summons, possibly compounded by the terrible aura of fear that hangs over [[the Mallum]]. Eleonaris is not able to "stop doing this" because she and her soldiers are not actually ''doing'' anything to make this happen.

			There are obvious concerns that this situation will spread to other Imperial armies, or intensify to the point that armies reliant on Knights of Glory will become so infused with the [[Summer magic#Resonance\|resonance]] of Summer that they lose the capacity to undertake any save the most glorious strategies when they fight the Empire's enemies.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	===Enmity and Neutrality===		===Enmity and Neutrality===
	At the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which, among other ~~thing~~,s made this ritual once again legal to perform.		At the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which, among other things, made this ritual once again legal to perform.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual draws on a pact with [[Eleonaris]] the [[Eternal]] Queen of the Fields of Glory in the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]], calling one of her innumerable hosts to fight alongside an [[Army\|army]] for a season. These troops come from Eleonaris' realm and may include elfin knights, rambunctious goblin-folk, and even monstrous beasts. They are usually attired in gold-and-crimson surcotes and fight under the lion banner of their mistress, although some of their heralds will also fly pennants appropriate to the main army if they are asked to do so. They are almost invariably attired in heavy armour, often of burnished bronze, sungold or (in the case of champions) orichalcum-steel. They will die as easily as mortal troops, but they seem to treat death as a minor inconvenience or even a surprise - it is as if they consider themselves immortal. If challenged, they are likely to shrug and comment enigmatically that their slain comrades will "''Return to the Fields of Glory, by and by.''"		This ritual draws on a pact with [[Eleonaris]], the [[Eternal]] Queen of the Fields of Glory in the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]], calling one of her innumerable hosts to fight alongside an [[Army\|army]] for a season. These troops come from Eleonaris' realm and may include elfin knights, rambunctious goblin-folk, and even monstrous beasts. They are usually attired in gold-and-crimson surcotes and fight under the lion banner of their mistress, although some of their heralds will also fly pennants appropriate to the main army if they are asked to do so. They are almost invariably attired in heavy armour, often of burnished bronze, sungold or (in the case of champions) orichalcum-steel. They will die as easily as mortal troops, but they seem to treat death as a minor inconvenience or even a surprise - it is as if they consider themselves immortal. If challenged, they are likely to shrug and comment enigmatically that their slain comrades will "''Return to the Fields of Glory, by and by.''"

	The summoned soldiers fight with the appearance of great bravery and civility. They are cordial to mortal soldiers, although they can be a little distant. They engage mercilessly, with great ferocity, and seem to take an unholy joy in challenging and defeating any enemies. They will happily engage in tourneys or honour duels with mortal champions, but they lack a sense of consequences. This means that duels often end in death, or maiming, unless their opponents are very clear on the rules. They are also disinclined to stealth, ambush, or other guerrilla tactics preferring to face their opponents head-on. They love to fight other forces summoned from the realms - they will single out groups of [[Conclave of Trees and Shadow\|shadow warriors]], [[Carve the Crystal Guardian\|crystal guardians]], or especially [[Clarion Call of Ivory and Dust\|grim legionnaires]] unless explicitly ordered otherwise. Even then they chafe under such restrictions.		The summoned soldiers fight with the appearance of great bravery and civility. They are cordial to mortal soldiers, although they can be a little distant. They engage mercilessly, with great ferocity, and seem to take an unholy joy in challenging and defeating any enemies. They will happily engage in tourneys or honour duels with mortal champions, but they lack a sense of consequences. This means that duels often end in death, or maiming, unless their opponents are very clear on the rules. They are also disinclined to stealth, ambush, or other guerrilla tactics preferring to face their opponents head-on. They love to fight other forces summoned from the realms - they will single out groups of [[Conclave of Trees and Shadow\|shadow warriors]], [[Carve the Crystal Guardian\|crystal guardians]], or especially [[Clarion Call of Ivory and Dust\|grim legionnaires]] unless explicitly ordered otherwise. Even then they chafe under such restrictions.
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	Knights summoned with this ritual are unable to pass through the [[Sentinel Gate]]. As with creatures such as the shadow warriors bound by the [[Conclave of Trees and Shadow]] or the prismatic soldiers raised by [[Carve the Crystal Guardian]] it seems that the magic of the gate cannot transport them. Attempts to do so result in the knights disappearing - apparently returned to the Summer realm prematurely.		Knights summoned with this ritual are unable to pass through the [[Sentinel Gate]]. As with creatures such as the shadow warriors bound by the [[Conclave of Trees and Shadow]] or the prismatic soldiers raised by [[Carve the Crystal Guardian]] it seems that the magic of the gate cannot transport them. Attempts to do so result in the knights disappearing - apparently returned to the Summer realm prematurely.

	When the [[enchantment]] ends, the knights travel to the nearest Summer [[regio]] and depart the mortal realm. They carry with them any of their number who have fallen in battle. The accoutrements of any soldier left behind, tend to disappear at around this time - never overtly, but when unobserved the items vanish. The same applies to any remains of dead knights not retrieved by their comrades.		When the [[enchantment]] ends, the knights travel to the nearest Summer [[regio]] and depart the mortal realm. They carry with them any of their number who have fallen in battle. The accoutrements of any soldier left behind tend to disappear at around this time - never overtly, but when unobserved the items vanish. The same applies to any remains of dead knights not retrieved by their comrades.

	Eleonaris receives a full report from her troops when they return to her, and if they are mistreated, betrayed, or misused in some fashion she is likely to take vengeance against the perpetrators. On the few occasions in the past when this has happened, she has called a truce with both her perennial rival [[Jaheris]] and her more occasional sparring partner [[Hayaak]] the gryphon-king and enlisted both of them in seeking revenge on those who have dared to betray her trust. Even her perennial rival [[Cathan Canae]] takes a dim view of such behaviour and will side against anyone responsible for mistreating the summoned knights.		Eleonaris receives a full report from her troops when they return to her, and if they are mistreated, betrayed, or misused in some fashion, she is likely to take vengeance against the perpetrators. On the few occasions in the past when this has happened, she has called a truce with both her perennial rival [[Jaheris]] and her more occasional sparring partner [[Hayaak]] the gryphon-king and enlisted both of them in seeking revenge on those who have dared to betray her trust. Even her perennial rival [[Cathan Canae]] takes a dim view of such behaviour and will side against anyone responsible for mistreating the summoned knights.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
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	==History==		==History==

	During the Summer Solstice 383YE, Eleonaris [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#Eleonaris\|placed restrictions]] on the performance of Knights of Glory. Her herald delivered a proclamation to the members of the [[Conclave]], laying down her concerns and ultimately ending with a promise that further castings of the ritual by the Empire may incur serious consequences. Eventually the angry eternal was mollified by the [[Construct Statue of Eleonaris\|construction of a monument]] honouring Eleonaris and her knights in Semmerholm. She made it clear at this time that she would no longer countenance the performance of Knights of Glory by ''any'' caster and would instead be presenting a new ritual to Brother Luke, in his role as [[Archmage of Summer]].		During the Summer Solstice 383YE, Eleonaris [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#Eleonaris\|placed restrictions]] on the performance of Knights of Glory. Her herald delivered a proclamation to the members of the [[Conclave]], laying down her concerns and ultimately ending with a promise that further castings of the ritual by the Empire may incur serious consequences. Eventually, the angry eternal was mollified by the [[Construct Statue of Eleonaris\|construction of a monument]] honouring Eleonaris and her knights in Semmerholm. She made it clear at this time that she would no longer countenance the performance of Knights of Glory by ''any'' caster and would instead be presenting a new ritual to Brother Luke, in his role as [[Archmage of Summer]].

	The replacement ritual was meant to be created by [[Meraud\|the Golden Magician]] on Eleonaris' behalf. However before the Lord of the Lake could undertake the work, the subtle influence of the ongoing conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] exerted small but significant changes to the ritual. Eleonaris has declared herself to be content with the ritual in its new form. Rather than require the [[Conclave]] to go through the rigmarole of placing a new ritual into [[Imperial lore]], she has sent word to the [[Archmage]] that she is now happy for Imperial magicians to call upon her aid by performing Knights of Glory - provided of course that her [[#Assurance\|assurance]] remains intact.		The replacement ritual was meant to be created by [[Meraud\|the Golden Magician]] on Eleonaris' behalf. However, before the Lord of the Lake could undertake the work, the subtle influence of the ongoing conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] exerted small but significant changes to the ritual. Eleonaris has declared herself to be content with the ritual in its new form. Rather than require the [[Conclave]] to go through the rigmarole of placing a new ritual into [[Imperial lore]], she has sent word to the [[Archmage]] that she is now happy for Imperial magicians to call upon her aid by performing Knights of Glory - provided of course that her [[#Assurance\|assurance]] remains intact.

	===Eternal Rivals===		===Eternal Rivals===
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	===Enmity and Neutrality===		===Enmity and Neutrality===
	At the Winter Solstice 379YE the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which among other ~~things~~ made this ritual once again legal to perform.		At the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which, among other thing,s made this ritual once again legal to perform.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|10}} {{Imperial Reduction}} This ritual targets an [[~~Imperial armies~~\|Imperial army]]. The [[Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.		{{Casting time\|10}} {{Imperial Reduction}} This ritual targets an [[Army\|Imperial army]]. The [[Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	This ritual summons a number of warriors from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] to support a [[~~Imperial armies~~\|campaign army]]. The presence of these supernatural warriors raises the strength of the campaign army by the equivalent of 2,000 additional soldiers. {{Army Strength Ritual}}		This ritual summons a number of warriors from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] to support a [[Army\|campaign army]]. The presence of these supernatural warriors raises the strength of the campaign army by the equivalent of 2,000 additional soldiers. {{Army Strength Ritual}}

	While the enchantment is in place the general of the army experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''You are confident you can face and overcome any challenge, no matter how daunting. When someone advises caution or restraint, it is difficult not to view that as a challenge and double-down on your glorious course of action.''		While the enchantment is in place the general of the army experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''You are confident you can face and overcome any challenge, no matter how daunting. When someone advises caution or restraint, it is difficult not to view that as a challenge and double-down on your glorious course of action.''

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual draws on a pact with [[Eleonaris]] the [[Eternal]] Queen of the Fields of Glory in the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]], calling one of her innumerable hosts to fight alongside an [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] for a season. These troops come from Eleonaris' realm and may include elfin knights, rambunctious goblin-folk, and even monstrous beasts. They are usually attired in gold-and-crimson surcotes and fight under the lion banner of their mistress, although some of their heralds will also fly pennants appropriate to the main army if they are asked to do so. They are almost invariably attired in heavy armour, often of burnished bronze, sungold or (in the case of champions) orichalcum-steel. They will die as easily as mortal troops, but they seem to treat death as a minor inconvenience or even a surprise - it is as if they consider themselves immortal. If challenged, they are likely to shrug and comment enigmatically that their slain comrades will "''Return to the Fields of Glory, by and by.''"		This ritual draws on a pact with [[Eleonaris]] the [[Eternal]] Queen of the Fields of Glory in the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]], calling one of her innumerable hosts to fight alongside an [[Army\|army]] for a season. These troops come from Eleonaris' realm and may include elfin knights, rambunctious goblin-folk, and even monstrous beasts. They are usually attired in gold-and-crimson surcotes and fight under the lion banner of their mistress, although some of their heralds will also fly pennants appropriate to the main army if they are asked to do so. They are almost invariably attired in heavy armour, often of burnished bronze, sungold or (in the case of champions) orichalcum-steel. They will die as easily as mortal troops, but they seem to treat death as a minor inconvenience or even a surprise - it is as if they consider themselves immortal. If challenged, they are likely to shrug and comment enigmatically that their slain comrades will "''Return to the Fields of Glory, by and by.''"

	The summoned soldiers fight with the appearance of great bravery and civility. They are cordial to mortal soldiers, although they can be a little distant. They engage mercilessly, with great ferocity, and seem to take an unholy joy in challenging and defeating any enemies. They will happily engage in tourneys or honour duels with mortal champions, but they lack a sense of consequences. This means that duels often end in death, or maiming, unless their opponents are very clear on the rules. They are also disinclined to stealth, ambush, or other guerrilla tactics preferring to face their opponents head-on. They love to fight other forces summoned from the realms - they will single out groups of [[Conclave of Trees and Shadow\|shadow warriors]], [[Carve the Crystal Guardian\|crystal guardians]], or especially [[Clarion Call of Ivory and Dust\|grim legionnaires]] unless explicitly ordered otherwise. Even then they chafe under such restrictions.		The summoned soldiers fight with the appearance of great bravery and civility. They are cordial to mortal soldiers, although they can be a little distant. They engage mercilessly, with great ferocity, and seem to take an unholy joy in challenging and defeating any enemies. They will happily engage in tourneys or honour duels with mortal champions, but they lack a sense of consequences. This means that duels often end in death, or maiming, unless their opponents are very clear on the rules. They are also disinclined to stealth, ambush, or other guerrilla tactics preferring to face their opponents head-on. They love to fight other forces summoned from the realms - they will single out groups of [[Conclave of Trees and Shadow\|shadow warriors]], [[Carve the Crystal Guardian\|crystal guardians]], or especially [[Clarion Call of Ivory and Dust\|grim legionnaires]] unless explicitly ordered otherwise. Even then they chafe under such restrictions.

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	==History==		==History==

	During the Summer Solstice 383YE, Eleonaris [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#Eleonaris\|placed restrictions]] on the performance of Knights of Glory. Her herald delivered a proclamation to the members of the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]], laying down her concerns and ultimately ending with a promise that further castings of the ritual by the Empire may incur serious consequences. Eventually the angry eternal was mollified by the [[Construct Statue of Eleonaris\|construction of a monument]] honouring Eleonaris and her knights in Semmerholm. She made it clear at this time that she would no longer countenance the performance of Knights of Glory by ''any'' caster and would instead be presenting a new ritual to Brother Luke, in his role as [[Archmage of Summer]].		During the Summer Solstice 383YE, Eleonaris [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#Eleonaris\|placed restrictions]] on the performance of Knights of Glory. Her herald delivered a proclamation to the members of the [[Conclave]], laying down her concerns and ultimately ending with a promise that further castings of the ritual by the Empire may incur serious consequences. Eventually the angry eternal was mollified by the [[Construct Statue of Eleonaris\|construction of a monument]] honouring Eleonaris and her knights in Semmerholm. She made it clear at this time that she would no longer countenance the performance of Knights of Glory by ''any'' caster and would instead be presenting a new ritual to Brother Luke, in his role as [[Archmage of Summer]].

	The replacement ritual was meant to be created by [[Meraud\|the Golden Magician]] on Eleonaris' behalf. However before the Lord of the Lake could undertake the work, the subtle influence of the ongoing conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] exerted small but significant changes to the ritual. Eleonaris has declared herself to be content with the ritual in its new form. Rather than require the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] to go through the rigmarole of placing a new ritual into [[Imperial lore]], she has sent word to the [[Archmage]] that she is now happy for Imperial magicians to call upon her aid by performing Knights of Glory - provided of course that her [[#Assurance\|assurance]] remains intact.		The replacement ritual was meant to be created by [[Meraud\|the Golden Magician]] on Eleonaris' behalf. However before the Lord of the Lake could undertake the work, the subtle influence of the ongoing conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] exerted small but significant changes to the ritual. Eleonaris has declared herself to be content with the ritual in its new form. Rather than require the [[Conclave]] to go through the rigmarole of placing a new ritual into [[Imperial lore]], she has sent word to the [[Archmage]] that she is now happy for Imperial magicians to call upon her aid by performing Knights of Glory - provided of course that her [[#Assurance\|assurance]] remains intact.

	===Eternal Rivals===		===Eternal Rivals===

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	==History==		==History==

	During the Summer Solstice 383YE, Eleonaris [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#Eleonaris\|placed restrictions]] on the performance of Knights of Glory. Her herald delivered a proclamation to the members of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]], laying down her concerns and ultimately ending with a promise that further castings of the ritual by the Empire may incur serious consequences. Eventually the angry eternal was mollified by the [[Construct Statue of Eleonaris\|construction of a monument]] honouring Eleonaris and her knights in Semmerholm. She made it clear at this time that she would no longer countenance the performance of Knights of Glory by ''any'' caster and would instead be presenting a new ritual to Brother Luke, in his role as [[Archmage of Summer]].		During the Summer Solstice 383YE, Eleonaris [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#Eleonaris\|placed restrictions]] on the performance of Knights of Glory. Her herald delivered a proclamation to the members of the [[Conclave\|Conclave]], laying down her concerns and ultimately ending with a promise that further castings of the ritual by the Empire may incur serious consequences. Eventually the angry eternal was mollified by the [[Construct Statue of Eleonaris\|construction of a monument]] honouring Eleonaris and her knights in Semmerholm. She made it clear at this time that she would no longer countenance the performance of Knights of Glory by ''any'' caster and would instead be presenting a new ritual to Brother Luke, in his role as [[Archmage of Summer]].

	The replacement ritual was meant to be created by [[Meraud\|the Golden Magician]] on Eleonaris' behalf. However before the Lord of the Lake could undertake the work, the subtle influence of the ongoing conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] exerted small but significant changes to the ritual. Eleonaris has declared herself to be content with the ritual in its new form. Rather than require the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] to go through the rigmarole of placing a new ritual into [[Imperial lore]], she has sent word to the [[Archmage]] that she is now happy for Imperial magicians to call upon her aid by performing Knights of Glory - provided of course that her [[#Assurance\|assurance]] remains intact.		The replacement ritual was meant to be created by [[Meraud\|the Golden Magician]] on Eleonaris' behalf. However before the Lord of the Lake could undertake the work, the subtle influence of the ongoing conjunction of [[the Lock]] and [[the Key]] exerted small but significant changes to the ritual. Eleonaris has declared herself to be content with the ritual in its new form. Rather than require the [[Conclave\|Conclave]] to go through the rigmarole of placing a new ritual into [[Imperial lore]], she has sent word to the [[Archmage]] that she is now happy for Imperial magicians to call upon her aid by performing Knights of Glory - provided of course that her [[#Assurance\|assurance]] remains intact.

	===Eternal Rivals===		===Eternal Rivals===
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	===Enmity and Neutrality===		===Enmity and Neutrality===
	At the Winter Solstice 379YE the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which among other things made this ritual once again legal to perform.		At the Winter Solstice 379YE the eternal was given [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]]. It was thus a crime to perform this ritual. At the Spring Equinox 380YE Conclave voted to return Eleonaris to the state of [[Amity_and_enmity#Neutrality\|Neutrality]], which among other things made this ritual once again legal to perform.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	{{Season\|Summer\|120}}		{{Season\|Summer\|120}}
	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|10}} {{Imperial Reduction}} This ritual targets an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]]. The [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.		{{Casting time\|10}} {{Imperial Reduction}} This ritual targets an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]]. The [[Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.

	{{Regio\|Summer}}		{{Regio\|Summer}}

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
			* [[Even_darkness_must_pass#The_Weight_of_Glory\|Even darkness must past]] - Autumn 387YE Wind of Fortune discussing the impact of repeated use of Knights of Glory
	* [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#Eleonaris\|Power, corruption, and lies]] - Autumn 383 Wind of Fortune where Eleonaris places restrictions on the casting of Knights of Glory		* [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#Eleonaris\|Power, corruption, and lies]] - Autumn 383 Wind of Fortune where Eleonaris places restrictions on the casting of Knights of Glory
	* [[Down_the_cavalier_road#Eleonaris\|Down the cavalier road]] - Autumn 384YE Wind of Fortune detailing Eleonaris' response to the statue built in her honour in Semmerholm		* [[Down_the_cavalier_road#Eleonaris\|Down the cavalier road]] - Autumn 384YE Wind of Fortune detailing Eleonaris' response to the statue built in her honour in Semmerholm