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Hailmur: /* Sermersuaq Participation */

2026-06-16T13:14:41Z

Sermersuaq Participation

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	* '''Characters from Sermersuaq will experience the roleplaying effects of Day rituals more keenly		* '''Characters from Sermersuaq will experience the roleplaying effects of Day rituals more keenly
	* '''Characters whose personal resource is in Sermersuaq receive a source of spiritual strength from Day magic personal enchantments		* '''Characters whose personal resource is in Sermersuaq receive a source of spiritual strength from Day magic personal enchantments
	Some of the effects of this powerful magic linger still. Anyone from Sermersuaq - whose [[personal resource]] is in that territory - will find that the [[roleplaying effects]] of any [[:Category:Day ~~rituals~~\|Day rituals]] cast on them are more pronounced, more immediate and impactful. Enchantments of Day magic that don't normally create a roleplaying effect cause a target from Sermersuaq to experience one anyway: ''you feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, you feel an urge to consider all your options before taking action especially if it may lead to serious consequences.''		Some of the effects of this powerful magic linger still. Anyone from Sermersuaq - whose [[personal resource]] is in that territory - will find that the [[roleplaying effects]] of any [[:Category:Day Ritual\|Day rituals]] cast on them are more pronounced, more immediate and impactful. Enchantments of Day magic that don't normally create a roleplaying effect cause a target from Sermersuaq to experience one anyway: ''you feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, you feel an urge to consider all your options before taking action especially if it may lead to serious consequences.''

	While a character from Sermersuaq bears ''any'' character enchantment created with Day magic, they can be use it as a [[Roleplaying_effects#Overcoming_Roleplaying_Effects\|source of spiritual strength]] to overcome other roleplaying effects, in the same manner as an [[anointing]] can. Note that this does ''not'' apply with enchantments that target resources or armies - while those roleplaying effects are pronounced they are not focused enough on the individual to grant the source of spiritual strength.		While a character from Sermersuaq bears ''any'' character enchantment created with Day magic, they can be use it as a [[Roleplaying_effects#Overcoming_Roleplaying_Effects\|source of spiritual strength]] to overcome other roleplaying effects, in the same manner as an [[anointing]] can. Note that this does ''not'' apply with enchantments that target resources or armies - while those roleplaying effects are pronounced they are not focused enough on the individual to grant the source of spiritual strength.

Hailmur: /* Sermersuaq Participation */

2026-06-16T13:14:10Z

Sermersuaq Participation

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	* '''Characters from Sermersuaq will experience the roleplaying effects of Day rituals more keenly		* '''Characters from Sermersuaq will experience the roleplaying effects of Day rituals more keenly
	* '''Characters whose personal resource is in Sermersuaq receive a source of spiritual strength from Day magic personal enchantments		* '''Characters whose personal resource is in Sermersuaq receive a source of spiritual strength from Day magic personal enchantments
	Some of the effects of this powerful magic linger still. Anyone from Sermersuaq - whose [[personal resource]] is in that territory - will find that the [[roleplaying effects]] of any [[:Category:Day ~~ritual~~\|Day rituals]] cast on them are more pronounced, more immediate and impactful. Enchantments of Day magic that don't normally create a roleplaying effect cause a target from Sermersuaq to experience one anyway: ''you feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, you feel an urge to consider all your options before taking action especially if it may lead to serious consequences.''		Some of the effects of this powerful magic linger still. Anyone from Sermersuaq - whose [[personal resource]] is in that territory - will find that the [[roleplaying effects]] of any [[:Category:Day rituals\|Day rituals]] cast on them are more pronounced, more immediate and impactful. Enchantments of Day magic that don't normally create a roleplaying effect cause a target from Sermersuaq to experience one anyway: ''you feel calm, collected and clear-headed. Although pressing matters have not lost their importance, you feel an urge to consider all your options before taking action especially if it may lead to serious consequences.''

	While a character from Sermersuaq bears ''any'' character enchantment created with Day magic, they can be use it as a [[Roleplaying_effects#Overcoming_Roleplaying_Effects\|source of spiritual strength]] to overcome other roleplaying effects, in the same manner as an [[anointing]] can. Note that this does ''not'' apply with enchantments that target resources or armies - while those roleplaying effects are pronounced they are not focused enough on the individual to grant the source of spiritual strength.		While a character from Sermersuaq bears ''any'' character enchantment created with Day magic, they can be use it as a [[Roleplaying_effects#Overcoming_Roleplaying_Effects\|source of spiritual strength]] to overcome other roleplaying effects, in the same manner as an [[anointing]] can. Note that this does ''not'' apply with enchantments that target resources or armies - while those roleplaying effects are pronounced they are not focused enough on the individual to grant the source of spiritual strength.

Dre at 18:32, 10 June 2026

2026-06-10T18:32:52Z

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	Not long before the Winter Solstice, [[What regulates the wheel?\|magical chaos]] seeped into Anvil. The Imperial regio lost a portion of its power, some ritual magic had unexpected effects, and covens from individual nations discovered they were able to cooperate with one another like never before.		Not long before the Winter Solstice, [[What regulates the wheel?\|magical chaos]] seeped into Anvil. The Imperial regio lost a portion of its power, some ritual magic had unexpected effects, and covens from individual nations discovered they were able to cooperate with one another like never before.

	A great deal of [[divination]] was performed to try and unravel what has happened. Rumour can run twice round Anvil before the truth has shaken the sleep from its eyes, as the saying goes; the most common speculation involves an unprecedented conjunction of [[astronomancy\|astronomantic]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellations]]. Gossip suggests that the [[Astral Arcanist]] '''Serenus Starsong''' has rallied their peers, some of the finest experts in the magic of the heavens, toward finding a solution. Mind you, there is ''also'' speculation that this shift in the Imperial regio and the other chaotic magical events unfolding over the Empire are in fact the ''fault'' of a powerful cabal of astronomancers, ~~lead~~ by the Astral Arcanist, who plan to usurp control of the Empire in the service of the pitiless stars.		A great deal of [[divination]] was performed to try and unravel what has happened. Rumour can run twice round Anvil before the truth has shaken the sleep from its eyes, as the saying goes; the most common speculation involves an unprecedented conjunction of [[astronomancy\|astronomantic]] [[Astronomancy#Constellations\|constellations]]. Gossip suggests that the [[Astral Arcanist]] '''Serenus Starsong''' has rallied their peers, some of the finest experts in the magic of the heavens, toward finding a solution. Mind you, there is ''also'' speculation that this shift in the Imperial regio and the other chaotic magical events unfolding over the Empire are in fact the ''fault'' of a powerful cabal of astronomancers, led by the Astral Arcanist, who plan to usurp control of the Empire in the service of the pitiless stars.

	Whatever else is going on, the magical chaos at least seems to be getting worse. There are stories from across the Empire of magical rituals going awry. They still ''work'', they still do what they are meant to do, but it seems that isn't ''all'' they are doing.		Whatever else is going on, the magical chaos at least seems to be getting worse. There are stories from across the Empire of magical rituals going awry. They still ''work'', they still do what they are meant to do, but it seems that isn't ''all'' they are doing.
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	* '''Farms can harness the burst of fertility this has provided by employing Strong Ox, Golden Sun		* '''Farms can harness the burst of fertility this has provided by employing Strong Ox, Golden Sun
	* '''The Dhomiro of Afar can improve the quality and health of their Herd with the use of Spring magic and ilium		* '''The Dhomiro of Afar can improve the quality and health of their Herd with the use of Spring magic and ilium
	Feroz as a whole has known better years. Since the Grendel occupation was ended, it has slowly pulled itself back to its feet. This last season, [[Rivers of Life\|healing rains]] fell across Feroz and brought with them the touch of rampant Spring magic. With the stars of [[the Stallion]] bright in the night sky, they have ~~lead~~ to a remarkable surge in the number of animals born across the territory, especially among the cattle of the [[Dhomiro of Afar#Herds of Afar\|Herds of Afar]]. Farms across the territory look to be flourishing, and there is every promise of a fine harvest this year. Provided the lingering power of the "curse" is harnessed of course.		Feroz as a whole has known better years. Since the Grendel occupation was ended, it has slowly pulled itself back to its feet. This last season, [[Rivers of Life\|healing rains]] fell across Feroz and brought with them the touch of rampant Spring magic. With the stars of [[the Stallion]] bright in the night sky, they have led to a remarkable surge in the number of animals born across the territory, especially among the cattle of the [[Dhomiro of Afar#Herds of Afar\|Herds of Afar]]. Farms across the territory look to be flourishing, and there is every promise of a fine harvest this year. Provided the lingering power of the "curse" is harnessed of course.

	During the Spring Equinox, any [[farm]] in Feroz that was [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with [[Blessing of New Spring]] at the Winter Solstice will provide an additional 18 rings at the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. Thanks to a bumper crop, fuelled by the magic of Rivers of Life and the influence of the Stallion (or perhaps the Stallion simply reflects the fact that this magic is working across the territory).		During the Spring Equinox, any [[farm]] in Feroz that was [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with [[Blessing of New Spring]] at the Winter Solstice will provide an additional 18 rings at the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. Thanks to a bumper crop, fuelled by the magic of Rivers of Life and the influence of the Stallion (or perhaps the Stallion simply reflects the fact that this magic is working across the territory).

Dre at 18:25, 10 June 2026

2026-06-10T18:25:36Z

Wafer-Thin-Reasoning: /* Feroz */ Removing a wayward #

2026-06-10T18:11:14Z

Feroz: Removing a wayward #

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	* '''Rivers of Life in Feroz has fallen under the influence of the Stallion		* '''Rivers of Life in Feroz has fallen under the influence of the Stallion
	* '''Farms can harness the burst of fertility this has provided by employing Strong Ox, Golden Sun		* '''Farms can harness the burst of fertility this has provided by employing Strong Ox, Golden Sun
	* '''The Dhomiro of Afar can improve the quality and health of their Herd with the use of Spring magic and ilium#		* '''The Dhomiro of Afar can improve the quality and health of their Herd with the use of Spring magic and ilium
	Feroz as a whole has known better years. Since the Grendel occupation was ended, it has slowly pulled itself back to its feet. This last season, [[Rivers of Life\|healing rains]] fell across Feroz and brought with them the touch of rampant Spring magic. With the stars of [[the Stallion]] bright in the night sky, they have lead to a remarkable surge in the number of animals born across the territory, especially among the cattle of the [[Dhomiro of Afar#Herds of Afar\|Herds of Afar]]. Farms across the territory look to be flourishing, and there is every promise of a fine harvest this year. Provided the lingering power of the "curse" is harnessed of course.		Feroz as a whole has known better years. Since the Grendel occupation was ended, it has slowly pulled itself back to its feet. This last season, [[Rivers of Life\|healing rains]] fell across Feroz and brought with them the touch of rampant Spring magic. With the stars of [[the Stallion]] bright in the night sky, they have lead to a remarkable surge in the number of animals born across the territory, especially among the cattle of the [[Dhomiro of Afar#Herds of Afar\|Herds of Afar]]. Farms across the territory look to be flourishing, and there is every promise of a fine harvest this year. Provided the lingering power of the "curse" is harnessed of course.

Wafer-Thin-Reasoning: /* Things Revealed */ Fixing the Locks link (hopefully)

2026-06-10T18:07:58Z

Things Revealed: Fixing the Locks link (hopefully)

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	At the same time as the chaos at the Imperial regio was being reported, it was discovered that [[What_regulates_the_wheel%3F#Hidden Things\|magical shrouds]] had settled not only over the Empire but over all adjoining territories as well. This included [[Bregasland]], [[Therunin]], and [[Liathaven]], the entire [[the Mallum\|Mallum]], almost all of [[Otkodov]], and all [[Jotun]] lands the Empire has maps of - [[Skallahn]], [[Tromsa]], and [[Hordalant]]. During the Winter Solstice, the potent shroud over [[Casinea]] and the Imperial regio itself was broken with the [[Piercing Light of Revelation]].		At the same time as the chaos at the Imperial regio was being reported, it was discovered that [[What_regulates_the_wheel%3F#Hidden Things\|magical shrouds]] had settled not only over the Empire but over all adjoining territories as well. This included [[Bregasland]], [[Therunin]], and [[Liathaven]], the entire [[the Mallum\|Mallum]], almost all of [[Otkodov]], and all [[Jotun]] lands the Empire has maps of - [[Skallahn]], [[Tromsa]], and [[Hordalant]]. During the Winter Solstice, the potent shroud over [[Casinea]] and the Imperial regio itself was broken with the [[Piercing Light of Revelation]].

	The other shrouds persisted for a time, but it seems that the effect at Anvil was somehow the "lynchpin" of the entire effect. Within a week of the Winter Solstice, the unexplained shrouds disintegrated. Magicians across the Empire - and those venturing beyond its immediate borders - report that there is no sign of them. As the Spring Equinox approaches, however, it appears there is still a lingering effect, one that is almost completely opposite to that which created the magical shrouds in the first place. [[~~The Key and the Lock~~#The Lock\|the Lock]] is no longer bright in the skies over Casinea; instead [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Key]] and [[The_Spider_and_The_Web#The_Spider\|the Spider]] now glitter with a certain perceptible presence. Their laws are "Things are watched by a hidden eye" and "things are revealed" and that seems very much to be the case.		The other shrouds persisted for a time, but it seems that the effect at Anvil was somehow the "lynchpin" of the entire effect. Within a week of the Winter Solstice, the unexplained shrouds disintegrated. Magicians across the Empire - and those venturing beyond its immediate borders - report that there is no sign of them. As the Spring Equinox approaches, however, it appears there is still a lingering effect, one that is almost completely opposite to that which created the magical shrouds in the first place. [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The Lock\|the Lock]] is no longer bright in the skies over Casinea; instead [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Key]] and [[The_Spider_and_The_Web#The_Spider\|the Spider]] now glitter with a certain perceptible presence. Their laws are "Things are watched by a hidden eye" and "things are revealed" and that seems very much to be the case.

	During the Spring Equinox it is not possible to use ''any'' magic to create a shroud over a territory within, or adjacent to, the Empire. That covers all territories that can be reached by the Imperial regio but also those listed above - [[Skallahn]], the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and the rest. This effect is not just restricted to Imperial magicians either - it appears ''nobody'' can create shrouds on this scale. No ritual exists to do so in Imperial lore, but members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] are confident that even if there ''was'' a way to shroud an entire Empire with a single ritual, it too would not work.		During the Spring Equinox it is not possible to use ''any'' magic to create a shroud over a territory within, or adjacent to, the Empire. That covers all territories that can be reached by the Imperial regio but also those listed above - [[Skallahn]], the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and the rest. This effect is not just restricted to Imperial magicians either - it appears ''nobody'' can create shrouds on this scale. No ritual exists to do so in Imperial lore, but members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] are confident that even if there ''was'' a way to shroud an entire Empire with a single ritual, it too would not work.

Wafer-Thin-Reasoning: /* Things Revealed */ Giving For and A some space

2026-06-10T18:06:33Z

Things Revealed: Giving For and A some space

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	At the same time as the chaos at the Imperial regio was being reported, it was discovered that [[What_regulates_the_wheel%3F#Hidden Things\|magical shrouds]] had settled not only over the Empire but over all adjoining territories as well. This included [[Bregasland]], [[Therunin]], and [[Liathaven]], the entire [[the Mallum\|Mallum]], almost all of [[Otkodov]], and all [[Jotun]] lands the Empire has maps of - [[Skallahn]], [[Tromsa]], and [[Hordalant]]. During the Winter Solstice, the potent shroud over [[Casinea]] and the Imperial regio itself was broken with the [[Piercing Light of Revelation]].		At the same time as the chaos at the Imperial regio was being reported, it was discovered that [[What_regulates_the_wheel%3F#Hidden Things\|magical shrouds]] had settled not only over the Empire but over all adjoining territories as well. This included [[Bregasland]], [[Therunin]], and [[Liathaven]], the entire [[the Mallum\|Mallum]], almost all of [[Otkodov]], and all [[Jotun]] lands the Empire has maps of - [[Skallahn]], [[Tromsa]], and [[Hordalant]]. During the Winter Solstice, the potent shroud over [[Casinea]] and the Imperial regio itself was broken with the [[Piercing Light of Revelation]].

	The other shrouds persisted ~~fora~~ time, but it seems that the effect at Anvil was somehow the "lynchpin" of the entire effect. Within a week of the Winter Solstice, the unexplained shrouds disintegrated. Magicians across the Empire - and those venturing beyond its immediate borders - report that there is no sign of them. As the Spring Equinox approaches, however, it appears there is still a lingering effect, one that is almost completely opposite to that which created the magical shrouds in the first place. [[The Key and the Lock#The Lock\|the Lock]] is no longer bright in the skies over Casinea; instead [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Key]] and [[The_Spider_and_The_Web#The_Spider\|the Spider]] now glitter with a certain perceptible presence. Their laws are "Things are watched by a hidden eye" and "things are revealed" and that seems very much to be the case.		The other shrouds persisted for a time, but it seems that the effect at Anvil was somehow the "lynchpin" of the entire effect. Within a week of the Winter Solstice, the unexplained shrouds disintegrated. Magicians across the Empire - and those venturing beyond its immediate borders - report that there is no sign of them. As the Spring Equinox approaches, however, it appears there is still a lingering effect, one that is almost completely opposite to that which created the magical shrouds in the first place. [[The Key and the Lock#The Lock\|the Lock]] is no longer bright in the skies over Casinea; instead [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Key]] and [[The_Spider_and_The_Web#The_Spider\|the Spider]] now glitter with a certain perceptible presence. Their laws are "Things are watched by a hidden eye" and "things are revealed" and that seems very much to be the case.

	During the Spring Equinox it is not possible to use ''any'' magic to create a shroud over a territory within, or adjacent to, the Empire. That covers all territories that can be reached by the Imperial regio but also those listed above - [[Skallahn]], the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and the rest. This effect is not just restricted to Imperial magicians either - it appears ''nobody'' can create shrouds on this scale. No ritual exists to do so in Imperial lore, but members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] are confident that even if there ''was'' a way to shroud an entire Empire with a single ritual, it too would not work.		During the Spring Equinox it is not possible to use ''any'' magic to create a shroud over a territory within, or adjacent to, the Empire. That covers all territories that can be reached by the Imperial regio but also those listed above - [[Skallahn]], the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and the rest. This effect is not just restricted to Imperial magicians either - it appears ''nobody'' can create shrouds on this scale. No ritual exists to do so in Imperial lore, but members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] are confident that even if there ''was'' a way to shroud an entire Empire with a single ritual, it too would not work.

Twiggy at 18:01, 10 June 2026

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Rafferty: Created page with "Category:388YE SpringCategory:Winds of FortuneCategory:Winds of Magic Calun found his friend sat on the seat under the old oak, his gaze fixed resolutely on the ground between his boots. The usually exhuberant landskeepers apprentice seems as subdued and instrospective as Calun had ever seen him. "'Everything alright, mate?" he asked. He held a roll under his nose and moved it back and forth slightly. Yain took the roll without looking up, and bit into i..."

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Created page with "Category:388YE Spring Category:Winds of Fortune Category:Winds of Magic <ic>Calun found his friend sat on the seat under the old oak, his gaze fixed resolutely on the ground between his boots. The usually exhuberant landskeepers apprentice seems as subdued and instrospective as Calun had ever seen him. "'Everything alright, mate?" he asked. He held a roll under his nose and moved it back and forth slightly. Yain took the roll without looking up, and bit into i..."

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	* '''During the Spring Equinox covens can cooperate with other covens in their own nation without needing additional assistance		* '''During the Spring Equinox covens can cooperate with other covens in their own nation without needing additional assistance
	It is not ''all'' bad news. The effects marked by [[Astronomancy\|~~Astronomancers~~]] before the Winter solstice, allowing different covens within the same nation to cooperate when casting powerful rituals, still persists. Any coven can work with any other coven or covens from their own nation without needing anything to facilitate it. Of course the universal magical law that prevents covens and magicians from ''different nations'' cooperating are still in place, and these limitations show absolutely no sign of weakening.		It is not ''all'' bad news. The effects marked by [[Astronomancy\|astronomancers]] before the Winter solstice, allowing different covens within the same nation to cooperate when casting powerful rituals, still persists. Any coven can work with any other coven or covens from their own nation without needing anything to facilitate it. Of course the universal magical law that prevents covens and magicians from ''different nations'' cooperating are still in place, and these limitations show absolutely no sign of weakening.
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	<br><br>'''<big>Participation: Working Together'''</big><br>		<br><br>'''<big>Participation: Working Together'''</big><br>
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	Before they gathered the confidence to investigate, they realised they were not alone. Three other figures had arrived on the scene, bickering quietly among themselves. The landskeeper recognised one of them as ''Jyll Longleys'' - flax farmer, inveterate gossip... and the daughter of the wicked old bandit Red Walder. They deduced from this that the other two were her brother ''Bill of Beatsdown'' and that dusty old poacher ''Cobb'' who styles himself a priest. Outnumbered, the landskeeper could only watch as they egged each other on to get closer to the Pale Chain, pulled some ... things... out of the ground, and got the hell out of there like [[Tharim]] himself was on their trail. The landskeeper in question beat a hasty retreat as well, and by the time they returned next morning with some doughty youths from [[The_Marches_groups#House_Guildenstern\|House Guildenstern]] there was no sign of anything amiss at the stone.		Before they gathered the confidence to investigate, they realised they were not alone. Three other figures had arrived on the scene, bickering quietly among themselves. The landskeeper recognised one of them as ''Jyll Longleys'' - flax farmer, inveterate gossip... and the daughter of the wicked old bandit Red Walder. They deduced from this that the other two were her brother ''Bill of Beatsdown'' and that dusty old poacher ''Cobb'' who styles himself a priest. Outnumbered, the landskeeper could only watch as they egged each other on to get closer to the Pale Chain, pulled some ... things... out of the ground, and got the hell out of there like [[Tharim]] himself was on their trail. The landskeeper in question beat a hasty retreat as well, and by the time they returned next morning with some doughty youths from [[The_Marches_groups#House_Guildenstern\|House Guildenstern]] there was no sign of anything amiss at the stone.

	It's not clear what has actually happened here. It's possible that the Bound King of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] will know. There's also some kind of connection between the rock and the ~~Guidldensterns~~, so its not impossible they might have some idea what is going on. Then there's, '''Claudia Varkulova Remislav''', openly favoured by ''Tharim'', but who is brave enough to ask impertinent questions of someone the ''King in Chains'' thinks of fondly? Regardless, this is an ill omen indeed, and those who know the history of the place know that nothing good can come of it. No-one should want the apples shaken from that particular tree indeed.		It's not clear what has actually happened here. It's possible that the Bound King of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] will know. There's also some kind of connection between the rock and the Guildensterns, so its not impossible they might have some idea what is going on. Then there's '''Claudia Varkulova Remislav''', openly favoured by ''Tharim'', but who is brave enough to ask impertinent questions of someone the ''King in Chains'' thinks of fondly? Regardless, this is an ill omen indeed, and those who know the history of the place know that nothing good can come of it. No-one should want the apples shaken from that particular tree indeed.

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	* '''Territory-scale magic is much more likely to have additional unlooked for effects when performed at the Spring Equinox		* '''Territory-scale magic is much more likely to have additional unlooked for effects when performed at the Spring Equinox
	* '''These effects will never invalidate the listed mechanical effect of a ritual		* '''These effects will never invalidate the listed mechanical effect of a ritual
	During the Spring Equinox, the power of the astronomantic constellations appears focused on the Empire, and on Anvil in particular. For centuries astronomancers have argued about whether the stars influence events, or whether they merely reflect them. Right now, it appears that both interpretations might be true, at least during this unprecedented conjunction. Anvil is the heart of the Empire where decisions are made that ~~effect~~ every Imperial citizen; the conjunction reflects this. Yet the influence of the stars is also having a warping effect on the Empire. In particular it is ~~effecting~~ Imperial magic.		During the Spring Equinox, the power of the astronomantic constellations appears focused on the Empire, and on Anvil in particular. For centuries astronomancers have argued about whether the stars influence events, or whether they merely reflect them. Right now, it appears that both interpretations might be true, at least during this unprecedented conjunction. Anvil is the heart of the Empire where decisions are made that affect every Imperial citizen; the conjunction reflects this. Yet the influence of the stars is also having a warping effect on the Empire. In particular it is affecting Imperial magic.

	Any ritual that targets a territory or the Empire performed during the Spring Equinox is much more likely to have unexpected effects. All magic used on the territory scale can have unlooked for side effects - circumstances constantly influence what happens and all such rituals are mentioned in the winds of fortune or the winds of war (or both). This season, those side effects will be much more pronounced. They will never prevent the ritual having its mechanical effects; that will always happen as described in the appropriate ritual. But just as the [[#Rivers of Chaos\|Rivers of Life curse]] has had additional strange consequences wherever it was cast last season, so any rituals cast this season are likely to have unpredictable effects.		Any ritual that targets a territory or the Empire performed during the Spring Equinox is much more likely to have unexpected effects. All magic used on the territory scale can have unlooked for side effects - circumstances constantly influence what happens and all such rituals are mentioned in the winds of fortune or the winds of war (or both). This season, those side effects will be much more pronounced. They will never prevent the ritual having its mechanical effects; that will always happen as described in the appropriate ritual. But just as the [[#Rivers of Chaos\|Rivers of Life curse]] has had additional strange consequences wherever it was cast last season, so any rituals cast this season are likely to have unpredictable effects.