No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
==Description==
==Description==
Perhaps the simplest of the [[Magic Items#Reliquaries|reliquaries]], a Wayfarer's Pyx is a reasonably small, round box decorated with symbols important to the [[Groups#Sects|sect]] who are bonded to it. It is often used to protect communal liao supplies. Although it is commonly a box, a Wayfarer's Pyx might be formed from any object that has spiritual significance to the sect to which it belongs.
Perhaps the simplest of the [[Magic Items#Reliquaries|reliquaries]], a Wayfarer's Pyx is constructed with small amounts of dragonbone, to capture and enhance the spiritual energies of the sect to which it is bonded. In some parts of the Empire, the Wayfarer's Pyx is called a ''Dragonbone Reliquary''. It usually takes the form of a round box decorated with symbols important to the [[Groups#Sects|sect]]. It is often used to protect communal [[liao]] supplies, or to contain relics or writings of profound importance to the sext. Although it is commonly a box, a Wayfarer's Pyx might be formed from any object that has spiritual significance to the sect to which it belongs.


As with all reliquaries, the Wayfarer's Pyx is bonded to an entire [[Groups#Sects|sect]] of the faithful. It is always [[Religious skills#Hallow|hallowed]], and its main purpose is to tie the sect together and offer each member a little individual spiritual strength. Because each member of the sect shares in the power of the hallowed aura, regardless of where they are in the world, it is a popular choice for sects that spend a lot of time spread out in the world, especially missionary sects.
As with all reliquaries, the Wayfarer's Pyx is bonded to an entire [[Groups#Sects|sect]] of the faithful. It is often the subject of a [[Hallow]] ceremony, especially one that exemplifies or underlines the purpose or philosophy of the sect. Its powers are modest; in many ways its primary value is as a physical symbol of the shared beliefs that tie the members of a sect together. Still, the ability to create more powerful durable auras, to empower a difficult [[exorcism]], or to create a potent [[testimony]], is not to be underestimated.
 
When the Pyx is used, it is common for the priests involved in the ceremony to use liao that has been stored within. While this does not directly enhance the power of the liao, it can serve to symbolically remind the sect of their mutual bond.


==Rules==
==Rules==
{{Reliquary}}
{{Reliquary}}
* '''Effect:''' When this item is the subject of a [[Religious skills#Hallow|hallow]] ceremony, the aura created by the ceremony lasts as long as the reliquary does.
* '''Effect:''' When your sect cooperates as part of a sect ceremony, the final strength of the ceremony is increased by one.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Wayfarer's Pyx requires no special materials. It takes two months to make one of these items.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Wayfarer's Pyx requires no special materials. It takes two months to make one of these items.
[[Category:Religion Review]]
[[Category:Religion Review]]

Revision as of 19:04, 16 July 2016

Description

Perhaps the simplest of the reliquaries, a Wayfarer's Pyx is constructed with small amounts of dragonbone, to capture and enhance the spiritual energies of the sect to which it is bonded. In some parts of the Empire, the Wayfarer's Pyx is called a Dragonbone Reliquary. It usually takes the form of a round box decorated with symbols important to the sect. It is often used to protect communal liao supplies, or to contain relics or writings of profound importance to the sext. Although it is commonly a box, a Wayfarer's Pyx might be formed from any object that has spiritual significance to the sect to which it belongs.

As with all reliquaries, the Wayfarer's Pyx is bonded to an entire sect of the faithful. It is often the subject of a Hallow ceremony, especially one that exemplifies or underlines the purpose or philosophy of the sect. Its powers are modest; in many ways its primary value is as a physical symbol of the shared beliefs that tie the members of a sect together. Still, the ability to create more powerful durable auras, to empower a difficult exorcism, or to create a potent testimony, is not to be underestimated.

When the Pyx is used, it is common for the priests involved in the ceremony to use liao that has been stored within. While this does not directly enhance the power of the liao, it can serve to symbolically remind the sect of their mutual bond.

Rules

  • Form: Reliquary. Takes the form of a ceremonial reliquary.
  • Effect: When your sect cooperates as part of a sect ceremony, the final strength of the ceremony is increased by one.
  • Materials: Crafting a Wayfarer's Pyx requires no special materials. It takes two months to make one of these items.