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Rafferty: /* Magic Items */

2026-07-07T09:50:39Z

Magic Items

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	It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[Volhov's Robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.		It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[Volhov's Robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.
	==Magic Items==		==Magic Items==
	Ritual magic can create effects similar to many magic items but by no means all of them. Some effects are unique to magic items. One example of this is the [[Volhov's Robe]]; the ability for an individual to contribute to a ritual can't be provided with ritual magic.		Ritual magic can create effects similar to many magic items but by no means all of them. Some effects are unique to magic items. One example of this is the [[Volhov's Robe]]; the ability for an individual to contribute to a ritual can't be provided with ritual magic. Similarly, while the effect of some [[:Category:Paraphernalia\|paraphernalia]] can be created with ritual magic (such as [[Garden of Teth-Anon]]), others simply don't work as enchantments (notably the [[Web of Celestial Attunement]]).

	==Sacrifice and Limitations==		==Sacrifice and Limitations==

Matt: /* Sacrifices and Limitations */

2026-07-07T09:49:39Z

Sacrifices and Limitations

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	Ritual magic can create effects similar to many magic items but by no means all of them. Some effects are unique to magic items. One example of this is the [[Volhov's Robe]]; the ability for an individual to contribute to a ritual can't be provided with ritual magic.		Ritual magic can create effects similar to many magic items but by no means all of them. Some effects are unique to magic items. One example of this is the [[Volhov's Robe]]; the ability for an individual to contribute to a ritual can't be provided with ritual magic.

	==~~Sacrifices~~ and Limitations==		==Sacrifice and Limitations==
	You cannot make a ritual better, either more powerful or more efficient, by sacrificing something during the casting. Characters cannot sacrifice their body hits, hero points, or similar to empower another character. Ritual magic can make a character stronger in many different ways, but it cannot do so by drawing the strength from another character, it gains that power from the mana used to cast the ritual.		You cannot make a ritual better, either more powerful or more efficient, by sacrificing something during the casting. Characters cannot sacrifice their body hits, hero points, or similar to empower another character. Ritual magic can make a character stronger in many different ways, but it cannot do so by drawing the strength from another character, it gains that power from the mana used to cast the ritual.

Matt: /* Magic Items */

2026-07-07T09:49:30Z

Magic Items

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	==Magic Items==		==Magic Items==
	Ritual magic can create effects similar to many magic items but by no means all of them. Some effects are unique to magic items. One example of this is the [[Volhov's Robe]]; the ability for an individual to contribute to a ritual can't be provided with ritual magic.		Ritual magic can create effects similar to many magic items but by no means all of them. Some effects are unique to magic items. One example of this is the [[Volhov's Robe]]; the ability for an individual to contribute to a ritual can't be provided with ritual magic.

			==Sacrifices and Limitations==
			You cannot make a ritual better, either more powerful or more efficient, by sacrificing something during the casting. Characters cannot sacrifice their body hits, hero points, or similar to empower another character. Ritual magic can make a character stronger in many different ways, but it cannot do so by drawing the strength from another character, it gains that power from the mana used to cast the ritual.

			Likewise, some rituals only work in specific situations, but you cannot usually make a ritual better, either more powerful or more efficient by putting limitations on the way it can be used. Magic isn't made more effective or more potent by circumscribing the conditions under which it can be used.

	{{Magic Links}}		{{Magic Links}}
	[[Category:Magic Theory]]		[[Category:Magic Theory]]
	[[Category:Magic]]		[[Category:Magic]]
	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]

Rafferty: /* Inter-Nation Cooperation */

2026-07-07T09:14:46Z

Inter-Nation Cooperation

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	==Inter-Nation Cooperation==		==Inter-Nation Cooperation==
	It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[Volhov's Robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.		It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[Volhov's Robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.
			==Magic Items==
			Ritual magic can create effects similar to many magic items but by no means all of them. Some effects are unique to magic items. One example of this is the [[Volhov's Robe]]; the ability for an individual to contribute to a ritual can't be provided with ritual magic.
	{{Magic Links}}		{{Magic Links}}
	[[Category:Magic Theory]]		[[Category:Magic Theory]]
	[[Category:Magic]]		[[Category:Magic]]
	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]

Matt: /* Teleportation */

2026-07-07T07:56:21Z

Teleportation

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	A ritual like Call Winged Messenger will convey a message to a target, but this ritual works by literally summoning a winged messenger from the Autumn realm to carry the message. It takes time for the message to reach the target; it does not travel instantly.		A ritual like Call Winged Messenger will convey a message to a target, but this ritual works by literally summoning a winged messenger from the Autumn realm to carry the message. It takes time for the message to reach the target; it does not travel instantly.

			Likewise, resources and commissions cannot be moved from one place to another using ritual magic. An eternal might be able to create such an effect, but mortal magic cannot.

	Interestingly, this limitation ''is'' violated by the power of the Sentinel Gate. The Gate is a magical item, and as such it is a thing of the mortal world only and does not draw on the power of the realms. Whether it is this that allows it to exceed the limits of ritual magic is unknown, but certainly all attempts to reproduce the power of the Gate using ritual magic have always failed.		Interestingly, this limitation ''is'' violated by the power of the Sentinel Gate. The Gate is a magical item, and as such it is a thing of the mortal world only and does not draw on the power of the realms. Whether it is this that allows it to exceed the limits of ritual magic is unknown, but certainly all attempts to reproduce the power of the Gate using ritual magic have always failed.

Twiggy: /* Targetting Commissions */

2026-07-06T20:04:41Z

Targetting Commissions

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	==Changing Qualities==		==Changing Qualities==
	It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.		It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.
	==~~Targetting~~ Commissions==		==Targeting Commissions==
	It is not possible to use ritual magic to directly enchant a sinecure, ministry, or great work. Commissions might be ~~effected~~ by magic particularly on the territory level but they cannot be the target of an enchantment or curse.		It is not possible to use ritual magic to directly enchant a sinecure, ministry, or great work. Commissions might be affected by magic particularly on the territory level but they cannot be the target of an enchantment or curse.

	==Inter-Nation Cooperation==		==Inter-Nation Cooperation==

Rafferty: /* Changing Qualities */

2026-07-06T19:59:43Z

Changing Qualities

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	==Changing Qualities==		==Changing Qualities==
	It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.		It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.
			==Targetting Commissions==
			It is not possible to use ritual magic to directly enchant a sinecure, ministry, or great work. Commissions might be effected by magic particularly on the territory level but they cannot be the target of an enchantment or curse.

	==Inter-Nation Cooperation==		==Inter-Nation Cooperation==

Dre at 12:56, 1 June 2026

2026-06-01T12:56:21Z

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	It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.		It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.

	==Inter Nation Cooperation==		==Inter-Nation Cooperation==
	It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[~~volhovs robe~~]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.		It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[Volhov's Robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.

	{{Magic Links}}		{{Magic Links}}

Matt: /* Inter-Nation Cooperation */

2026-06-01T11:37:32Z

Inter-Nation Cooperation

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	It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.		It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.

	==Inter-Nation Cooperation==		==Inter Nation Cooperation==
	It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[volhovs robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.		It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[volhovs robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.

Matt: /* International Cooperation */

2026-06-01T11:37:21Z

International Cooperation

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	It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.		It is not possible to use ritual magic to intentionally change the qualities of something - whether that be the special quality of an army - or the unusual qualities of a region or territory. You can't use magic to make a region [[Region_qualities#Coastal\|coastal]], or remove the [[Region_qualities#Haunted\|haunted]] quality, or make an army [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|cruel]]. Powerful magic may have unusual side-effects in unique circumstances which result in these kind of unexpected changes - but it is not possible to design a ritual to achieve that outcome.

	==~~International~~ Cooperation==		==Inter-Nation Cooperation==
	It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[volhovs robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.		It is never possible to use ritual magic to enable members of different nations to work together to perform a ritual. Covens are powerful tools to allow magicians to work together to perform rituals, and a [[volhovs robe]] can help individuals work together, but in every case it can only ever be done in the same nation.