Sharp Eyes of the Corsair - Revision history

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The military unit gains a bonus to its effectiveness when it takes a [[Military_unit#Scouting\|scouting]] action (such as when it is assigned to support a [[spy network]] or engage in [[Venture#Bounty_Hunting\|bounty hunting]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}		The military unit gains a bonus to its effectiveness when it takes a [[Military_unit#Scouting\|scouting]] action (such as when it is assigned to support a [[spy network]] or engage in [[Venture#Bounty_Hunting\|bounty hunting]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}

	{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}		{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}
	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The ritual was based on research performed during Winter 378YE by '''Anwar i Erigo''', a [[hakima]] belonging to the Seers of Oran. It was one of the last rituals Anwar developed before leaving the hakima to serve in the [[Senate]]. It was codified during Winter 378YE at the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_(ruined)\|Halls of Knowledge]], at that time still in [[Zenith]], under the supervision of '''Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon''', the [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The [[enchantment]] was added to the body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by [[Imperial lore\|declaration]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] during the Spring 379YE summit.		The ritual was based on research performed during Winter 378YE by '''Anwar i Erigo''', a [[hakima]] belonging to the Seers of Oran. It was one of the last rituals Anwar developed before leaving the hakima to serve in the [[Senate]]. It was codified during Winter 378YE at the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_(ruined)\|Halls of Knowledge]], at that time still in [[Zenith]], under the supervision of '''Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon''', the [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The [[enchantment]] was added to the body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by [[Imperial lore\|declaration]] of the [[Conclave]] during the Spring 379YE summit.

	With an increased interest in lands outside the Empire, the usefulness of a ritual that would help scouts and agents uncover details of a hostile territory was obvious. By the Winter of 378YE, the Senate was operating spy networks in [[the Barrens]], in [[Liathaven]] and in [[Verthandi]] (in the [[Thule]] nation of [[Otkodov]]). Furthermore, it seemed likely that similar networks would soon be established in the Mallum (the lands controlled by the [[Druj]] to the east of the Empire) and, with the approaching end of the [[Jotun]] ceasefire, with the western barbarians as well.		With an increased interest in lands outside the Empire, the usefulness of a ritual that would help scouts and agents uncover details of a hostile territory was obvious. By the Winter of 378YE, the Senate was operating spy networks in [[the Barrens]], in [[Liathaven]] and in [[Verthandi]] (in the [[Thule]] nation of [[Otkodov]]). Furthermore, it seemed likely that similar networks would soon be established in the Mallum (the lands controlled by the [[Druj]] to the east of the Empire) and, with the approaching end of the [[Jotun]] ceasefire, with the western barbarians as well.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The ritual was based on research performed during Winter 378YE by '''Anwar i Erigo''', a [[hakima]] belonging to the Seers of Oran. It was one of the last rituals Anwar developed before leaving the hakima to serve in the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. It was codified during Winter 378YE at the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_(ruined)\|Halls of Knowledge]], at that time still in [[Zenith]], under the supervision of '''Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon''', the [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The [[enchantment]] was added to the body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by [[Imperial lore\|declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] during the Spring 379YE summit.		The ritual was based on research performed during Winter 378YE by '''Anwar i Erigo''', a [[hakima]] belonging to the Seers of Oran. It was one of the last rituals Anwar developed before leaving the hakima to serve in the [[Senate]]. It was codified during Winter 378YE at the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_(ruined)\|Halls of Knowledge]], at that time still in [[Zenith]], under the supervision of '''Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon''', the [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The [[enchantment]] was added to the body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by [[Imperial lore\|declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] during the Spring 379YE summit.

	With an increased interest in lands outside the Empire, the usefulness of a ritual that would help scouts and agents uncover details of a hostile territory was obvious. By the Winter of 378YE, the Senate was operating spy networks in [[the Barrens]], in [[Liathaven]] and in [[Verthandi]] (in the [[Thule]] nation of [[Otkodov]]). Furthermore, it seemed likely that similar networks would soon be established in the Mallum (the lands controlled by the [[Druj]] to the east of the Empire) and, with the approaching end of the [[Jotun]] ceasefire, with the western barbarians as well.		With an increased interest in lands outside the Empire, the usefulness of a ritual that would help scouts and agents uncover details of a hostile territory was obvious. By the Winter of 378YE, the Senate was operating spy networks in [[the Barrens]], in [[Liathaven]] and in [[Verthandi]] (in the [[Thule]] nation of [[Otkodov]]). Furthermore, it seemed likely that similar networks would soon be established in the Mallum (the lands controlled by the [[Druj]] to the east of the Empire) and, with the approaching end of the [[Jotun]] ceasefire, with the western barbarians as well.

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	While initially developed to support Imperial scouts in hostile territory, the enchantment proved equally adept at supporting other investigations such as when taking part in [[Venture#Bounty_Hunting\|bounty hunting]], and ongoing efforts against internal threats such as the campaign against the Whisper Gallery colloquially referred to as the "[[Venture#War_of_Whispers\|war of whispers]]". The same skills that help a soldier scout dangerous wilderness prove invaluable on the streets of Imperial cities.		While initially developed to support Imperial scouts in hostile territory, the enchantment proved equally adept at supporting other investigations such as when taking part in [[Venture#Bounty_Hunting\|bounty hunting]], and ongoing efforts against internal threats such as the campaign against the Whisper Gallery colloquially referred to as the "[[Venture#War_of_Whispers\|war of whispers]]". The same skills that help a soldier scout dangerous wilderness prove invaluable on the streets of Imperial cities.

	While the original [[arcane projection]] was being formulated at the Halls of Knowledge, there were complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].		While the original [[arcane projection]] was being formulated at the Halls of Knowledge, there were complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].

	By simply doubling the magnitude, he claimed, the effectiveness of the ritual would increase by around two-and-a-half times. A twentieth magnitude iteration of this ritual would allow the most basic military company to effectively double their contribution to espionage activities using a spy network. Doing so would be relatively easy – it would certainly take no more time than codifying the ritual at its established magnitude. Calmer heads prevailed, however. The ritual as defined by the Provost might be slightly less efficient, but it is possible for a mistress of Day magic to perform the ritual without the assistance of a coven which could prove to be a significant advantage that should not be discounted.		By simply doubling the magnitude, he claimed, the effectiveness of the ritual would increase by around two-and-a-half times. A twentieth magnitude iteration of this ritual would allow the most basic military company to effectively double their contribution to espionage activities using a spy network. Doing so would be relatively easy – it would certainly take no more time than codifying the ritual at its established magnitude. Calmer heads prevailed, however. The ritual as defined by the Provost might be slightly less efficient, but it is possible for a mistress of Day magic to perform the ritual without the assistance of a coven which could prove to be a significant advantage that should not be discounted.

Twiggy at 23:10, 1 August 2025

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	While the ritual involves enchanting a body of soldiers, it also involves elements of divination – as such, common elements appropriate to either or both forms of ritual magic are appropriate to the performance of Sharp Eyes of the Corsair. The ritual is also based on initial research performed by one of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] hakima, so elements of Brass Coast magic are also appropriate. Indeed, the soothing and harmonious music that often accompanies Erigo rituals seems a particularly good fit for this ritual of the realm of Day.		While the ritual involves enchanting a body of soldiers, it also involves elements of divination – as such, common elements appropriate to either or both forms of ritual magic are appropriate to the performance of Sharp Eyes of the Corsair. The ritual is also based on initial research performed by one of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] hakima, so elements of Brass Coast magic are also appropriate. Indeed, the soothing and harmonious music that often accompanies Erigo rituals seems a particularly good fit for this ritual of the realm of Day.

	As with all rituals designed to enhance a company of soldiers, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair uses the leader or captain of the company as a focus, exploiting the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] to overcome the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Presence\|Law of Presence]]. The ritual often involves the targets of the enchantment being anointed with oil or freshwater; a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] researcher recommended girding the subject with symbols associated with clear sight such as a spyglass or map of the area their soldiers would be expected to explore. Providing the commander with a banner marked with an appropriate symbol of [[Vigilance]], [[Wisdom]] or clarity is also quite an appropriate element for this ritual.		As with all rituals designed to enhance a company of soldiers, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair uses the leader or captain of the company as a focus, exploiting the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] to overcome the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Presence\|Law of Presence]]. The ritual often involves the targets of the enchantment being anointed with oil or freshwater; a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] researcher recommended girding the subject with symbols associated with clear sight such as a spyglass or map of the area their soldiers would be expected to explore. Providing the commander with a banner marked with an appropriate symbol of [[Vigilance]], [[Wisdom]] or clarity is also quite an appropriate element for this ritual.

	The ritual resonates strongly with the [[Wintermark]] [[Sular\|Rune of Discovery]] – Sular represents not supernatural revelation but the knowledge that comes from exploration and active investigation. That this rune is commonly referred to as “the Ship” is a happy coincidence that makes the chosen name for the ritual even more appropriate.		The ritual resonates strongly with the [[Wintermark]] [[Sular\|Rune of Discovery]] – Sular represents not supernatural revelation but the knowledge that comes from exploration and active investigation. That this rune is commonly referred to as “the Ship” is a happy coincidence that makes the chosen name for the ritual even more appropriate.

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	Firstly, it grants additional precision to the soldiers themselves. It sharpens their senses, granting additional precision when it comes to measurements or observations. When scouting, they will naturally avoid areas covered by other scouts and receive some additional advantages when it comes to finding routes and outposts from which to observe – but avoid – enemy forces. Secondly, it helps the soldiers to submit reports about what they have seen that are clear and useful to the civil servants responsible for collating the experiences of the various companies involved in gathering information through the spy network.		Firstly, it grants additional precision to the soldiers themselves. It sharpens their senses, granting additional precision when it comes to measurements or observations. When scouting, they will naturally avoid areas covered by other scouts and receive some additional advantages when it comes to finding routes and outposts from which to observe – but avoid – enemy forces. Secondly, it helps the soldiers to submit reports about what they have seen that are clear and useful to the civil servants responsible for collating the experiences of the various companies involved in gathering information through the spy network.

	While initially developed to support Imperial scouts in hostile territory, the enchantment proved equally adept at supporting other investigations such as [[~~militia work~~]], and ongoing efforts against internal threats such as the campaign against the Whisper Gallery colloquially referred to as the "[[~~War~~ of ~~Whispers~~]]". The same skills that help a soldier scout dangerous wilderness prove invaluable on the streets of Imperial cities.		While initially developed to support Imperial scouts in hostile territory, the enchantment proved equally adept at supporting other investigations such as when taking part in [[Venture#Bounty_Hunting\|bounty hunting]], and ongoing efforts against internal threats such as the campaign against the Whisper Gallery colloquially referred to as the "[[Venture#War_of_Whispers\|war of whispers]]". The same skills that help a soldier scout dangerous wilderness prove invaluable on the streets of Imperial cities.

	While the original [[arcane projection]] was being formulated at the Halls of Knowledge, there were complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].		While the original [[arcane projection]] was being formulated at the Halls of Knowledge, there were complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].

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	{{Casting time\|2}} This ritual targets a military unit. {{Target Resource\|[[military unit]]}} {{enchantment}}		{{Casting time\|2}} This ritual targets a military unit. {{Target Resource\|[[military unit]]}} {{enchantment}}
	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The military unit gains a bonus to its effectiveness when it takes a [[Military_unit#Scouting\|scouting]] action (such as when it is assigned to support a [[spy network]] or engage in [[~~Adventure~~#~~Militia Work~~\|~~militia work~~]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}		The military unit gains a bonus to its effectiveness when it takes a [[Military_unit#Scouting\|scouting]] action (such as when it is assigned to support a [[spy network]] or engage in [[Venture#Bounty_Hunting\|bounty hunting]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}
	{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}		{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}
	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===

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Description

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The ritual was based on research performed during Winter 378YE by Anwar I Erigo, a [[hakima]] belonging to the Seers of Oran. It was one of the last rituals Anwar developed before leaving the hakima to serve in the [[Imperial Senate]]. It was codified during Winter 378YE at the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_(ruined)\|Halls of Knowledge]], at that time still in [[Zenith]], under the supervision of Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon, the [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The [[enchantment]] was added to the body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by [[Imperial lore\|declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] during the Spring 379YE summit.		The ritual was based on research performed during Winter 378YE by '''Anwar i Erigo''', a [[hakima]] belonging to the Seers of Oran. It was one of the last rituals Anwar developed before leaving the hakima to serve in the [[Imperial Senate]]. It was codified during Winter 378YE at the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_(ruined)\|Halls of Knowledge]], at that time still in [[Zenith]], under the supervision of '''Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon''', the [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The [[enchantment]] was added to the body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by [[Imperial lore\|declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] during the Spring 379YE summit.

	With an increased interest in lands outside the Empire, the usefulness of a ritual that would help scouts and agents uncover details of a hostile territory was obvious. By the Winter of 378YE, the Senate was operating spy networks in [[the Barrens]], in [[Liathaven]] and in [[Verthandi]] (in the [[Thule]] nation of [[Otkodov]]). Furthermore, it seemed likely that similar networks would soon be established in the Mallum (the lands controlled by the [[Druj]] to the east of the Empire) and, with the approaching end of the [[Jotun]] ceasefire, with the western barbarians as well.		With an increased interest in lands outside the Empire, the usefulness of a ritual that would help scouts and agents uncover details of a hostile territory was obvious. By the Winter of 378YE, the Senate was operating spy networks in [[the Barrens]], in [[Liathaven]] and in [[Verthandi]] (in the [[Thule]] nation of [[Otkodov]]). Furthermore, it seemed likely that similar networks would soon be established in the Mallum (the lands controlled by the [[Druj]] to the east of the Empire) and, with the approaching end of the [[Jotun]] ceasefire, with the western barbarians as well.
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	Firstly, it grants additional precision to the soldiers themselves. It sharpens their senses, granting additional precision when it comes to measurements or observations. When scouting, they will naturally avoid areas covered by other scouts and receive some additional advantages when it comes to finding routes and outposts from which to observe – but avoid – enemy forces. Secondly, it helps the soldiers to submit reports about what they have seen that are clear and useful to the civil servants responsible for collating the experiences of the various companies involved in gathering information through the spy network.		Firstly, it grants additional precision to the soldiers themselves. It sharpens their senses, granting additional precision when it comes to measurements or observations. When scouting, they will naturally avoid areas covered by other scouts and receive some additional advantages when it comes to finding routes and outposts from which to observe – but avoid – enemy forces. Secondly, it helps the soldiers to submit reports about what they have seen that are clear and useful to the civil servants responsible for collating the experiences of the various companies involved in gathering information through the spy network.

	While initially developed to ~~suppport~~ Imperial scouts in hostile territory, the enchantment proved equally adept at supporting other investigations such as [[militia work]], and ongoing efforts against internal threats such as the campaign against the Whisper Gallery colloquially referred to as the "[[War of Whispers]]". The same skills that help a soldier scout dangerous wilderness prove invaluable on the streets of Imperial cities.		While initially developed to support Imperial scouts in hostile territory, the enchantment proved equally adept at supporting other investigations such as [[militia work]], and ongoing efforts against internal threats such as the campaign against the Whisper Gallery colloquially referred to as the "[[War of Whispers]]". The same skills that help a soldier scout dangerous wilderness prove invaluable on the streets of Imperial cities.

	While the original [[arcane projection]] was being formulated at the Halls of Knowledge, there were complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].		While the original [[arcane projection]] was being formulated at the Halls of Knowledge, there were complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].

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	{{Casting time\|2}} This ritual targets a military unit. {{Target Resource\|[[military unit]]}} {{enchantment}}		{{Casting time\|2}} This ritual targets a military unit. {{Target Resource\|[[military unit]]}} {{enchantment}}
	===Effects===		===Effects===
	~~This ritual places an enchantment on the target~~ military unit ~~that enhances their prowess in the field of information gathering. This will increase their~~ effectiveness ~~by 40 force, but only for the purposes of assisting~~ a [[spy network]].		The military unit gains a bonus to its effectiveness when it takes a [[Military_unit#Scouting\|scouting]] action (such as when it is assigned to support a [[spy network]] or engage in [[Adventure#Militia Work\|militia work]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}
			{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}
	{{Season Duration}}		===Additional Targets===
	====Additional Targets====
	This ritual can affect additional military units belonging to characters from the same [[Bands#Banners\|banner]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 8. The character who controls each military unit must be present throughout the ritual.		This ritual can affect additional military units belonging to characters from the same [[Bands#Banners\|banner]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 8. The character who controls each military unit must be present throughout the ritual.

	==Description==		==Description==
	The ritual was based on research performed during Winter 378YE by Anwar I Erigo, a [[hakima]] belonging to the Seers of Oran. It was one of the last rituals Anwar developed before leaving the hakima to serve in the [[Imperial Senate]]. It was codified during Winter 378YE at the [[~~Zenith~~#~~The Halls of Knowledge~~\|Halls of Knowledge]] in [[Zenith]] under the supervision of Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon, the [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. It was added to the body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by [[Imperial lore\|declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] during the Spring 379YE summit.		The ritual was based on research performed during Winter 378YE by Anwar I Erigo, a [[hakima]] belonging to the Seers of Oran. It was one of the last rituals Anwar developed before leaving the hakima to serve in the [[Imperial Senate]]. It was codified during Winter 378YE at the [[Morrow#The_Halls_of_Knowledge_(ruined)\|Halls of Knowledge]], at that time still in [[Zenith]], under the supervision of Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon, the [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The [[enchantment]] was added to the body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by [[Imperial lore\|declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] during the Spring 379YE summit.

	With an increased interest in lands outside the Empire, the usefulness of a ritual that would help scouts and agents uncover details of a hostile territory was obvious. By the Winter of 378YE, the Senate was operating spy networks in [[the Barrens]], in [[Liathaven]] and in [[Verthandi]] (in the [[Thule]] nation of [[Otkodov]]). Furthermore, it seemed likely that similar networks would soon be established in the Mallum (the lands controlled by the [[Druj]] to the east of the Empire) and, with the approaching end of the [[Jotun]] ceasefire, with the western barbarians as well.		With an increased interest in lands outside the Empire, the usefulness of a ritual that would help scouts and agents uncover details of a hostile territory was obvious. By the Winter of 378YE, the Senate was operating spy networks in [[the Barrens]], in [[Liathaven]] and in [[Verthandi]] (in the [[Thule]] nation of [[Otkodov]]). Furthermore, it seemed likely that similar networks would soon be established in the Mallum (the lands controlled by the [[Druj]] to the east of the Empire) and, with the approaching end of the [[Jotun]] ceasefire, with the western barbarians as well.

	Traditional enchantments such as those provided by [[Raise the Standard of War]] or [[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]] ~~are~~ ineffective ~~when~~ supporting ~~a spy network~~. ~~Even~~ [[~~Shroud of Mist and Shadow~~]], ~~an otherwise quite versatile~~ ritual of the lore of ~~Night, proved of limited use when it came to gathering precise information about territories, settlements, trade routes and the like~~.		Traditional enchantments such as those provided by [[Raise the Standard of War]] or [[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]] proved ineffective at supporting soldiers engaged in information gathering rather than conflict with the Empire's enemies. While [[Night magic]] had some facility with supporting stealth and scouting, the need for a reliable ritual using the [[Day magic\|lore of Day]] was clear. Day magic lends itself particularly well to uncovering information, and what it lacks in the ability to enhance hiding and sneaking it more than makes up for in the ability to help people acquire and evaluate intelligence. The benefits the enchantment provides are twofold.

	~~The lore of~~ Day lends itself particularly well to uncovering information, ~~however~~. The benefits the enchantment provides are twofold.

	Firstly, it grants additional precision to the soldiers themselves. It sharpens their senses, granting additional precision when it comes to measurements or observations. When scouting, they will naturally avoid areas covered by other scouts and receive some additional advantages when it comes to finding routes and outposts from which to observe – but avoid – enemy forces.

	Secondly, it helps the soldiers to submit reports about what they have seen that are clear and useful to the civil servants responsible for collating the experiences of the various companies involved in gathering information through the spy network.		Firstly, it grants additional precision to the soldiers themselves. It sharpens their senses, granting additional precision when it comes to measurements or observations. When scouting, they will naturally avoid areas covered by other scouts and receive some additional advantages when it comes to finding routes and outposts from which to observe – but avoid – enemy forces. Secondly, it helps the soldiers to submit reports about what they have seen that are clear and useful to the civil servants responsible for collating the experiences of the various companies involved in gathering information through the spy network.

	~~<box>'''Controversy'''<br>During~~ the ~~codification of the ritual there were some complaints from the notoriously sour~~ [[~~Urizen~~]] ~~mage Lucien of~~ the ~~Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit~~ to the ~~distant~~ [[~~Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum~~]] ~~to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith)~~. ~~This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out~~ that as a ~~ritual of~~ the ~~tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes~~ of ~~the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]]~~.		While initially developed to suppport Imperial scouts in hostile territory, the enchantment proved equally adept at supporting other investigations such as [[militia work]], and ongoing efforts against internal threats such as the campaign against the Whisper Gallery colloquially referred to as the "[[War of Whispers]]". The same skills that help a soldier scout dangerous wilderness prove invaluable on the streets of Imperial cities.

	~~By simply doubling~~ the ~~magnitude, he claimed~~, the ~~effectiveness~~ of the ~~ritual would increase by around two-~~and-a~~-half times. A twentieth~~ magnitude ~~iteration~~ of ~~this ritual would allow~~ the ~~most basic military company to effectively double their contribution to espionage activities using a spy network. Doing so would~~ be ~~relatively easy~~ – ~~it would certainly take no more time than codifying~~ the ~~ritual at its established magnitude~~.		While the original [[arcane projection]] was being formulated at the Halls of Knowledge, there were complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].

	Calmer heads prevailed, however. The ritual as defined by the Provost might be slightly less efficient, but it is possible for a mistress of Day magic to perform the ritual without the assistance of a coven which could prove to be a significant advantage that should not be discounted.~~</box>~~		By simply doubling the magnitude, he claimed, the effectiveness of the ritual would increase by around two-and-a-half times. A twentieth magnitude iteration of this ritual would allow the most basic military company to effectively double their contribution to espionage activities using a spy network. Doing so would be relatively easy – it would certainly take no more time than codifying the ritual at its established magnitude. Calmer heads prevailed, however. The ritual as defined by the Provost might be slightly less efficient, but it is possible for a mistress of Day magic to perform the ritual without the assistance of a coven which could prove to be a significant advantage that should not be discounted.

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

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	<box>'''Controversy'''<br>During the codification of the ritual there were some complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].		<box>'''Controversy'''<br>During the codification of the ritual there were some complaints from the notoriously sour [[Urizen]] mage Lucien of the Halls of Knowledge (enjoying an extended visit to the distant [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]] to take advantage of the excellent climate during a particularly cold winter in the peaks of Zenith). This elderly and outspoken magician pointed out that as a ritual of the tenth magnitude, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair was less “efficient” than it could arguably be – a consequence of the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Scale\|Law of Scale]].

	By simply doubling the magnitude, he claimed, the effectiveness of the ritual would increase by around two-and-a-half times. A twentieth magnitude iteration of this ritual would allow the most basic company ~~of military men and women~~ to effectively double their contribution to espionage activities using a spy network. Doing so would be relatively easy – it would certainly take no more time than codifying the ritual at its established magnitude.		By simply doubling the magnitude, he claimed, the effectiveness of the ritual would increase by around two-and-a-half times. A twentieth magnitude iteration of this ritual would allow the most basic military company to effectively double their contribution to espionage activities using a spy network. Doing so would be relatively easy – it would certainly take no more time than codifying the ritual at its established magnitude.

	Calmer heads prevailed, however. The ritual as defined by the Provost might be slightly less efficient, but it is possible for a mistress of Day magic to perform the ritual without the assistance of a coven which could prove to be a significant advantage that should not be discounted.</box>		Calmer heads prevailed, however. The ritual as defined by the Provost might be slightly less efficient, but it is possible for a mistress of Day magic to perform the ritual without the assistance of a coven which could prove to be a significant advantage that should not be discounted.</box>

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	While the ritual involves enchanting a body of soldiers, it also involves elements of divination – as such, common elements appropriate to either or both ~~form~~ of ritual magic are appropriate to the performance of Sharp Eyes of the Corsair. The ritual is also based on initial research performed by one of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] hakima, so elements of Brass Coast magic are also appropriate. Indeed, the soothing and harmonious music that often accompanies Erigo rituals seems a particularly good fit for this ritual of the realm of Day.		While the ritual involves enchanting a body of soldiers, it also involves elements of divination – as such, common elements appropriate to either or both forms of ritual magic are appropriate to the performance of Sharp Eyes of the Corsair. The ritual is also based on initial research performed by one of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] hakima, so elements of Brass Coast magic are also appropriate. Indeed, the soothing and harmonious music that often accompanies Erigo rituals seems a particularly good fit for this ritual of the realm of Day.

	As with all rituals designed to enhance a company of soldiers, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair uses the leader or captain of the company as a focus, exploiting the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] to overcome the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Presence\|Law of Presence]]. The ritual often involves the targets of the enchantment being anointed with oil or ~~fresh water~~; a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] researcher recommended girding the subject with symbols associated with clear sight such as a spyglass or map of the area their soldiers would be expected to explore. Providing the commander with a banner marked with an appropriate symbol of [[Vigilance]], [[Wisdom]] or clarity is also quite an appropriate element for this ritual.		As with all rituals designed to enhance a company of soldiers, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair uses the leader or captain of the company as a focus, exploiting the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] to overcome the [[Ritual_theory#The_Law_of_Presence\|Law of Presence]]. The ritual often involves the targets of the enchantment being anointed with oil or freshwater; a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] researcher recommended girding the subject with symbols associated with clear sight such as a spyglass or map of the area their soldiers would be expected to explore. Providing the commander with a banner marked with an appropriate symbol of [[Vigilance]], [[Wisdom]] or clarity is also quite an appropriate element for this ritual.

	The ritual resonates strongly with the [[Wintermark]] [[Sular\|Rune of Discovery]] – Sular represents not supernatural revelation but the knowledge that comes from exploration and active investigation. That this rune is commonly referred to as “the Ship” is a happy coincidence that makes the chosen name for the ritual even more appropriate.		The ritual resonates strongly with the [[Wintermark]] [[Sular\|Rune of Discovery]] – Sular represents not supernatural revelation but the knowledge that comes from exploration and active investigation. That this rune is commonly referred to as “the Ship” is a happy coincidence that makes the chosen name for the ritual even more appropriate.

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	While the ritual involves enchanting a body of soldiers, it also involves elements of divination – as such, common elements appropriate to either or both forms of ritual magic are appropriate to the performance of Sharp Eyes of the Corsair. The ritual is also based on initial research performed by one of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] hakima, so elements of Brass Coast magic are also appropriate. Indeed, the soothing and harmonious music that often accompanies Erigo rituals seems a particularly good fit for this ritual of the realm of Day.		While the ritual involves enchanting a body of soldiers, it also involves elements of divination – as such, common elements appropriate to either or both forms of ritual magic are appropriate to the performance of Sharp Eyes of the Corsair. The ritual is also based on initial research performed by one of the [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] hakima, so elements of Brass Coast magic are also appropriate. Indeed, the soothing and harmonious music that often accompanies Erigo rituals seems a particularly good fit for this ritual of the realm of Day.

	As with all rituals designed to enhance a company of soldiers, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair uses the leader or captain of the company as a focus, exploiting the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] to overcome the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Presence\|Law of Presence]]. The ritual often involves the targets of the enchantment being anointed with oil or freshwater; a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] researcher recommended girding the subject with symbols associated with clear sight such as a spyglass or map of the area their soldiers would be expected to explore. Providing the commander with a banner marked with an appropriate symbol of [[Vigilance]], [[Wisdom]] or clarity is also quite an appropriate element for this ritual.		As with all rituals designed to enhance a company of soldiers, Sharp Eyes of the Corsair uses the leader or captain of the company as a focus, exploiting the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Law of Dominion]] to overcome the [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Presence\|Law of Presence]]. The ritual often involves the targets of the enchantment being anointed with oil or freshwater; a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] researcher recommended girding the subject with symbols associated with clear sight such as a spyglass or map of the area their soldiers would be expected to explore. Providing the commander with a banner marked with an appropriate symbol of [[Vigilance]], [[Wisdom]] or clarity is also quite an appropriate element for this ritual.

	The ritual resonates strongly with the [[Wintermark]] [[Sular\|Rune of Discovery]] – Sular represents not supernatural revelation but the knowledge that comes from exploration and active investigation. That this rune is commonly referred to as “the Ship” is a happy coincidence that makes the chosen name for the ritual even more appropriate.		The ritual resonates strongly with the [[Wintermark]] [[Sular\|Rune of Discovery]] – Sular represents not supernatural revelation but the knowledge that comes from exploration and active investigation. That this rune is commonly referred to as “the Ship” is a happy coincidence that makes the chosen name for the ritual even more appropriate.