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	==Description==		==Description==
	This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.		This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.

	All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically affecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the Suzerain's Command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.		All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically affecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the Suzerain's Command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.

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	This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.		This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.

	All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically ~~effecting~~ someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the Suzerain's Command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.		All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically affecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the Suzerain's Command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.

	Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.		Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.
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	Camilla, by contrast, was having a great day. Helping herself to a cube of crystallised pomegranate with one dainty hand, she reached forward with the other to make her move. Zeno was only the latest in a line of young challengers to her mastery of the game. She had politely accepted his offer but saw him as little threat.		Camilla, by contrast, was having a great day. Helping herself to a cube of crystallised pomegranate with one dainty hand, she reached forward with the other to make her move. Zeno was only the latest in a line of young challengers to her mastery of the game. She had politely accepted his offer but saw him as little threat.

	Zeno sighed audibly, though his utterance was swamped by the gasps from the audience. “At least they're surprised as well,” he muttered. He hadn't factored into his game equations just what a distracting effect a large crowd would have on his concentration. “Focus” he thought, “focus, focus, focus”. Reiterating through his memory what he knew of Camilla's games as well as his own mastery of the board, he realised that the game was now all but lost. Camilla's latest move had him flustered. “Of course,” he realised, “that was her intent. Better to leave me flustered and doubting my ~~Arrete~~ than follow her usual strategies.” What was it his first tutor had told him? That each new opponent must be faced with new methods. Study their play as much as you study the board. It was then he saw the flaw in her defences.		Zeno sighed audibly, though his utterance was swamped by the gasps from the audience. “At least they're surprised as well,” he muttered. He hadn't factored into his game equations just what a distracting effect a large crowd would have on his concentration. “Focus” he thought, “focus, focus, focus”. Reiterating through his memory what he knew of Camilla's games as well as his own mastery of the board, he realised that the game was now all but lost. Camilla's latest move had him flustered. “Of course,” he realised, “that was her intent. Better to leave me flustered and doubting my arete than follow her usual strategies.” What was it his first tutor had told him? That each new opponent must be faced with new methods. Study their play as much as you study the board. It was then he saw the flaw in her defences.

	He took old of one of his minor pieces which had been languishing in one of the corners and, with a flourish, set it down on the centre square. The crowd mumbled and Camilla paled visibly. In one stroke, he had pinned one of her spires and forced another to retreat or avoid being taken.		He took old of one of his minor pieces which had been languishing in one of the corners and, with a flourish, set it down on the centre square. The crowd mumbled and Camilla paled visibly. In one stroke, he had pinned one of her spires and forced another to retreat or avoid being taken.

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	This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.		This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.

	All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically effecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the ~~suzerain~~'s ~~command~~ is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.		All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically effecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the Suzerain's Command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.

	Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.		Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Staffs}}		{{Staffs}}
	* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[entangle]] or [[repel]] ~~spell~~ without spending any mana.		* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[entangle]] or [[repel]] spells as if you know them without spending any mana.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Suzerain's Command requires nine measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], nine ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and six measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Suzerain's Command requires nine measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], nine ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and six measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	{{Staffs}}		{{Staffs}}
	* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[entangle]] or [[repel]] spell without spending any mana.		* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[entangle]] or [[repel]] spell without spending any mana.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Suzerain's Command requires ~~seventeen~~ measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], ~~fifteen~~ ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and ~~ten~~ measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Suzerain's Command requires nine measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], nine ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and six measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own ~~men~~, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.		This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.

	All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically effecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[~~Hakima~~]] - an opponent held in place by the suzerain's command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.		All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically effecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the suzerain's command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.

	Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.		Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.

Dre at 20:05, 18 September 2015

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	This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own men, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.		This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own men, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.

	All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the ~~suzerain~~'s ~~command~~ is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. ~~It's~~ ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically effecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[Hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the suzerain's command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.		All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically effecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[Hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the suzerain's command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.

	Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician ~~who~~ can express ~~her~~ displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''~~second thoughts~~'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.		Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.

	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Staffs}}		{{Staffs}}
	* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[entangle]] or [[repel]] spell without spending any mana.		* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[entangle]] or [[repel]] spell without spending any mana.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a ~~suzerain~~'s ~~command~~ requires seventeen measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], fifteen ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and ten measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Suzerain's Command requires seventeen measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], fifteen ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and ten measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Staffs}}		{{Staffs}}
	* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[~~Spell list#Entangle\|~~entangle]] or [[~~Spell list#Repel\|~~repel]] spell without spending any mana.		* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[entangle]] or [[repel]] spell without spending any mana.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a suzerain's command requires seventeen measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], fifteen ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and ten measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a suzerain's command requires seventeen measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], fifteen ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and ten measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own men, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.		This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own men, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.
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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	* '''Form:''' [[Magic overview#Staffs~~\|Staff]].~~		{{Staffs}}
	* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[Spell list#Entangle\|entangle]] or [[Spell list#Repel\|repel]] spell without spending any mana.		* '''Effect:''' Three times per day you may cast the [[Spell list#Entangle\|entangle]] or [[Spell list#Repel\|repel]] spell without spending any mana.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a suzerain's command requires seventeen measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], fifteen ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and ten measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a suzerain's command requires seventeen measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], fifteen ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] and ten measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.
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	“The Suzerain's command”, Camilla whispered. “I've left myself open to the Suzerain's command". Knowing her day had come, she leant over to acknowledge her defeat with a grace that belied the turmoil in her heart.		“The Suzerain's command”, Camilla whispered. “I've left myself open to the Suzerain's command". Knowing her day had come, she leant over to acknowledge her defeat with a grace that belied the turmoil in her heart.
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	He took old of one of his minor pieces which had been languishing in one of the corners and, with a flourish, set it down on the centre square. The crowd mumbled and Camilla paled visibly. In one stroke, he had pinned one of her spires and forced another to retreat or avoid being taken.		He took old of one of his minor pieces which had been languishing in one of the corners and, with a flourish, set it down on the centre square. The crowd mumbled and Camilla paled visibly. In one stroke, he had pinned one of her spires and forced another to retreat or avoid being taken.

	“The Suzerain's command”, Camilla whispered. “I've left myself open to the Suzerain's command'. Knowing her day had come, she leant over to acknowledge her defeat with a grace that belied the turmoil in her heart.		“The Suzerain's command”, Camilla whispered. “I've left myself open to the Suzerain's command". Knowing her day had come, she leant over to acknowledge her defeat with a grace that belied the turmoil in her heart.
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	This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.		This potent battlefield staff allows a magician to command and constrain the movement of their enemies. Some foes are hurled sprawling backwards, others are bound in place to face the wrath of the magician's allies. The staff is usually quite ornamental, designed to grant the bearer a sense of gravitas and inspire awe in their subordinates. It is a popular choice for martial magicians who rise to the rank of [[Imperial Military Council\|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmisher brought to a crushing standstill before they can retreat is an effective morale-boosting tool.

	All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically effecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the ~~suzerain~~'s ~~command~~ is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.		All implements are popular among the [[Urizen]], but the Suzerain's Command is a particularly valuable tool, especially among [[Urizen economic interests#Architects\|architects]] who are also magicians. More than many other staffs, this implement demonstrates the magician's mastery of the physical world, moving enemies around as if they were game pieces. Its ability to control the movement of others makes it fascinating to some philosophically minded [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]] who meditate upon the different ways that magically effecting someone's ability to move can change their fate in the right circumstances. It also sees a lot of use by martially-minded [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the Suzerain's Command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.

	Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.		Needless to say, the staff also sees some use outside the confusion of the melee. Knowing that a magician can express their displeasure by hurling someone across a room often encourages an extra level of respect and politeness. Some mercurial [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] refer to these staffs as ''Second Thoughts'', favouring their ability to hold someone in place for a few moments to allow them time to reconsider their course of action.