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Hailmur at 04:48, 20 August 2024

2024-08-20T04:48:39Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The world of Empire is suffused with magic. Powerful magicians who can harness the powers of magic directly are not common, but every citizen of the Empire is familiar with at least a few pieces of hearth magic lore that they can use to make their life easier. Physicks and apothecaries use herbs infused with power to heal wounds, cure ills, and make an array of useful potions, while artisans use rare magical materials to produce items of power.		The world of Empire is suffused with magic. Powerful magicians who can harness the powers of magic directly are not common, but every citizen of the Empire is familiar with at least a few pieces of hearth magic lore that they can use to make their life easier. Physicks and apothecaries use herbs infused with power to heal wounds, cure ills, and make an array of useful potions, while artisans use rare magical materials to produce items of power.
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	==Magicians==		==Magicians==
	Any character who has purchased the [[Magical_skills#Magician\|magician skill]] is able to cast some basic spells and dedicated spellcasters are able to learn many more. If you are playing a magician then you will need to read the [[spellcasting\|rules for spellcasting]].		Any character who has purchased the [[Magical_skills#Magician\|magician skill]] is able to cast some basic spells and dedicated spellcasters are able to learn many more. If you are playing a magician then you will need to read the [[spellcasting\|rules for spellcasting]].

Rafferty: Launching hearth magic main page

2020-04-25T11:19:31Z

Launching hearth magic main page

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	==Hearth Magic==		==Hearth Magic==
	Hearth magic is the "common" magic of the world: the use of masks to hide identity, a sheaf of corn by a Marcher hearth. An outsider might consider such things nothing but superstition, but in the Empire this body of lore is true for the most part. Some of the most powerful magical effects are reliant on hearth magic at their heart.		[[Hearth magic]] is the "common" magic of the world: the use of masks to hide identity, a sheaf of corn by a Marcher hearth. An outsider might consider such things nothing but superstition, but in the Empire this body of lore is true for the most part. Some of the most powerful magical effects are reliant on hearth magic at their heart.

	Most nations have their own hearth magics, representing the lore that is most useful and most well known in those lands.		Most nations have their own hearth magics, representing the lore that is most useful and most well known in those lands.

IllithidbixTom: Dead link

2017-06-23T02:26:28Z

Dead link

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The world of Empire is suffused with magic. Powerful magicians who can harness the powers of magic directly are not common, but every citizen of the Empire is familiar with at least a few pieces of [[hearth magic]] lore that they can use to make their life easier. Physicks and apothecaries use herbs infused with power to heal wounds, cure ills, and make an array of useful potions, while artisans use rare magical materials to produce items of power.		The world of Empire is suffused with magic. Powerful magicians who can harness the powers of magic directly are not common, but every citizen of the Empire is familiar with at least a few pieces of hearth magic lore that they can use to make their life easier. Physicks and apothecaries use herbs infused with power to heal wounds, cure ills, and make an array of useful potions, while artisans use rare magical materials to produce items of power.

	==Magicians==		==Magicians==

Beeswax: /* Priests */

2017-04-17T00:49:02Z

Priests

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	Priests use [[liao]] to perform [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] which influence and affect the fate of their fellow citizens' souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical - and most priests would bristle at the suggestion - but the fact remains that like the artisan and the apothecary, they are using powers unavailable to common folk.		Priests use [[liao]] to perform [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] which influence and affect the fate of their fellow citizens' souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical - and most priests would bristle at the suggestion - but the fact remains that like the artisan and the apothecary, they are using powers unavailable to common folk.

	Imperial priests follow [[the Way]], a religion which promotes seven great virtues. Individual priests choose to dedicate themselves to one of these virtues or else extol the benefits of them all. Anyone who has purchased the [[Religious_skills#Dedication\|dedication skill]] will need to read the [[Religious ~~rules~~\|rules for priests]] so that they know how to use their abilities wisely.		Imperial priests follow [[the Way]], a religion which promotes seven great virtues. Individual priests choose to dedicate themselves to one of these virtues or else extol the benefits of them all. Anyone who has purchased the [[Religious_skills#Dedication\|dedication skill]] will need to read the [[Religious skills\|rules for priests]] so that they know how to use their abilities wisely.

	==Hearth Magic==		==Hearth Magic==

Rafferty at 12:18, 16 July 2016

2016-07-16T12:18:59Z

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	==Priests==		==Priests==
	Priests use [[liao]] to perform [[~~Ceremonies_overview~~\|ceremonies]] which influence and affect the fate of their fellow citizens' souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical - and most priests would bristle at the suggestion - but the fact remains that like the artisan and the apothecary, they are using powers unavailable to common folk.		Priests use [[liao]] to perform [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] which influence and affect the fate of their fellow citizens' souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical - and most priests would bristle at the suggestion - but the fact remains that like the artisan and the apothecary, they are using powers unavailable to common folk.

	Imperial priests follow [[the Way]], a religion which promotes seven great virtues. Individual priests choose to dedicate themselves to one of these virtues or else extol the benefits of them all. Anyone who has purchased the [[Religious_skills#Dedication\|dedication skill]] will need to read the [[~~Ceremonies overview~~\|rules for priests]] so that they know how to use their abilities wisely.		Imperial priests follow [[the Way]], a religion which promotes seven great virtues. Individual priests choose to dedicate themselves to one of these virtues or else extol the benefits of them all. Anyone who has purchased the [[Religious_skills#Dedication\|dedication skill]] will need to read the [[Religious rules\|rules for priests]] so that they know how to use their abilities wisely.

	==Hearth Magic==		==Hearth Magic==

Dre: General cleanup of the page

2015-10-14T11:43:49Z

General cleanup of the page

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The world of Empire is suffused with magic. Powerful magicians who can harness the powers of magic directly are not common, but every citizen of the Empire is familiar with at least a few pieces of [[hearth magic]] lore that they can use to make their life easier. Physicks and apothecaries use herbs infused with power to heal wounds, cure ills and make an array of useful potions while artisans use rare magical materials to produce items of power.		The world of Empire is suffused with magic. Powerful magicians who can harness the powers of magic directly are not common, but every citizen of the Empire is familiar with at least a few pieces of [[hearth magic]] lore that they can use to make their life easier. Physicks and apothecaries use herbs infused with power to heal wounds, cure ills, and make an array of useful potions, while artisans use rare magical materials to produce items of power.

	==Magicians==		==Magicians==
	Any character who has purchased the [[Magical_skills#Magician\|magician skill]] is able to cast some basic spells and dedicated spellcasters are able to learn many more. If you are playing a magician then you will need to read the [[spellcasting\|rules for spellcasting]].		Any character who has purchased the [[Magical_skills#Magician\|magician skill]] is able to cast some basic spells and dedicated spellcasters are able to learn many more. If you are playing a magician then you will need to read the [[spellcasting\|rules for spellcasting]].

	Some magicians also learn how to perform [[rituals]]. Rituals are much more powerful than spells, but they are far slower to cast and much more expensive. Anyone who has ~~purchase~~ any ritual skills will need to read the [[rituals\|rules for performing rituals]].		Some magicians also learn how to perform [[rituals]]. Rituals are much more powerful than spells, but they are far slower to cast and much more expensive. Anyone who has purchased any ritual skills will need to read the [[rituals\|rules for performing rituals]].

	==Herbs and Potions==		==Herbs and Potions==
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	==Artisans==		==Artisans==
	Artisans fashion powerful magical items using rare magical materials found in the Empire and beyond. Every artisan knows how to make at least four different magical items; dedicated ~~craftsmen~~ can learn many more. A character must be bonded to a magic item to use it, a mystical ~~ritual~~ which can be performed at events by a magician or by an artisan who can make the item in question. Anyone who has purchased the [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisan skill]] will need to read the [[Crafting skills\|rules for making magic items]] to pick which items they want to make.		Artisans fashion powerful magical items using rare magical materials found in the Empire and beyond. Every artisan knows how to make at least four different magical items; dedicated crafters can learn many more. A character must be bonded to a magic item to use it, a mystical act which can be performed at events by a magician or by an artisan who can make the item in question. Anyone who has purchased the [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisan skill]] will need to read the [[Crafting skills\|rules for making magic items]] to pick which items they want to make.

	==Priests==		==Priests==
	Priests use [[liao]] to perform [[Ceremonies_overview\|ceremonies]] which influence and affect the fate of their fellow ~~citizen~~'s souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical - and most priests would bristle at the suggestion - but the fact remains that like the ~~artificer~~ and the apothecary, they are using powers unavailable to common folk.		Priests use [[liao]] to perform [[Ceremonies_overview\|ceremonies]] which influence and affect the fate of their fellow citizens' souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical - and most priests would bristle at the suggestion - but the fact remains that like the artisan and the apothecary, they are using powers unavailable to common folk.

	Imperial priests follow the Way, a religion which promotes seven great virtues. Individual priests choose to dedicate themselves to one of these virtues or else extol the benefits of them all. Anyone who has purchased the [[Religious_skills#Dedication\|dedication skill]] will need to read the [[Ceremonies overview\|rules for priests]] so that they know how to use their abilities wisely.		Imperial priests follow [[the Way]], a religion which promotes seven great virtues. Individual priests choose to dedicate themselves to one of these virtues or else extol the benefits of them all. Anyone who has purchased the [[Religious_skills#Dedication\|dedication skill]] will need to read the [[Ceremonies overview\|rules for priests]] so that they know how to use their abilities wisely.

	==Hearth Magic==		==Hearth Magic==
	Hearth magic is the "common" magic of the world, the use of masks to hide identity, a sheaf of corn by a Marcher hearth. An outsider might consider such things nothing but superstition, but in Empire this body lore is true for the most part. ~~Rituals~~ Some of the most powerful magical effects are reliant on hearth magic at their heart.		Hearth magic is the "common" magic of the world: the use of masks to hide identity, a sheaf of corn by a Marcher hearth. An outsider might consider such things nothing but superstition, but in the Empire this body of lore is true for the most part. Some of the most powerful magical effects are reliant on hearth magic at their heart.

	Most nations have their own hearth magics, representing the lore that is most useful and most well known in those lands.		Most nations have their own hearth magics, representing the lore that is most useful and most well known in those lands.

Dre: /* Priests */

2015-09-28T13:10:32Z

Priests

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	Priests use [[liao]] to perform [[Ceremonies_overview\|ceremonies]] which influence and affect the fate of their fellow citizen's souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical - and most priests would bristle at the suggestion - but the fact remains that like the artificer and the apothecary, they are using powers unavailable to common folk.		Priests use [[liao]] to perform [[Ceremonies_overview\|ceremonies]] which influence and affect the fate of their fellow citizen's souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical - and most priests would bristle at the suggestion - but the fact remains that like the artificer and the apothecary, they are using powers unavailable to common folk.

	Imperial priests follow the Way, a religion which promotes seven great virtues. Individual priests choose to dedicate themselves to one of these virtues or else extol the benefits of them all. Anyone who has purchased the [[Religious_skills#Dedication\|dedication skill]] will need to read the [[~~Priest~~\|rules for priests]] so that they know how to use their abilities wisely.		Imperial priests follow the Way, a religion which promotes seven great virtues. Individual priests choose to dedicate themselves to one of these virtues or else extol the benefits of them all. Anyone who has purchased the [[Religious_skills#Dedication\|dedication skill]] will need to read the [[Ceremonies overview\|rules for priests]] so that they know how to use their abilities wisely.

	==Hearth Magic==		==Hearth Magic==

Rafferty: /* Artisans */

2015-03-11T19:18:28Z

Artisans

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	==Artisans==		==Artisans==
	Artisans fashion powerful magical items using rare magical materials found in the Empire and beyond. Every artisan knows how to make at least four different magical items; dedicated craftsmen can learn many more. A character must be bonded to a magic item to use it, a mystical ritual which can be performed at events by a magician or by an artisan who can make the item in question. Anyone who has purchased the [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisan skill]] will need to read the [[~~Artisan~~\|rules for making magic items]] to pick which items they want to make.		Artisans fashion powerful magical items using rare magical materials found in the Empire and beyond. Every artisan knows how to make at least four different magical items; dedicated craftsmen can learn many more. A character must be bonded to a magic item to use it, a mystical ritual which can be performed at events by a magician or by an artisan who can make the item in question. Anyone who has purchased the [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisan skill]] will need to read the [[Crafting skills\|rules for making magic items]] to pick which items they want to make.

	==Priests==		==Priests==

Matt at 17:42, 22 January 2015

2015-01-22T17:42:12Z

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	==Herbs and Potions==		==Herbs and Potions==
	There are five magical herbs in Empire, which a [[Surgical_skills#Physick\|physick]] can apply to heal wounds and remove a variety of ailments. [[Surgical_skills#Apothecary\|Apothecaries]] take a different approach, mixing herbs together to create magical potions that anyone can drink. Anyone who has purchased either skill should read the [[~~Herbalism~~\|rules for herbs and potions]].		There are five magical herbs in Empire, which a [[Surgical_skills#Physick\|physick]] can apply to heal wounds and remove a variety of ailments. [[Surgical_skills#Apothecary\|Apothecaries]] take a different approach, mixing herbs together to create magical potions that anyone can drink. Anyone who has purchased either skill should read the [[potion\|rules for herbs and potions]].

	==Artisans==		==Artisans==

Matt at 01:56, 22 January 2015

2015-01-22T01:56:03Z

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