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A ''Censer'' or ''Brazier of Benediction'' is a religious talisman used to offer additional potence to ceremonies that [[Religious skills#Hallow|hallow]], [[Religious skills#Consecrate|consecrate]] or [[Religious skills#Anointing|anoint]]. At its most basic it takes the form of a vessel used for burning incense or aromatic herbs as part of a ceremony - most often used in conjunction with [[liao]]. These talismans may consist of anything from a simple earthenware bowl or fire pots to an intricately carved silver or gold vessel. They are most often decorated with symbols of [[Loyalty]], [[Courage]], [[Prosperity]] or [[Ambition]] or with devices appropriate to the faith as a whole (especially the sevenfold-labyrinth design).
A ''Censer'' or ''Brazier of Benediction'' is a religious talisman used to offer additional potence to ceremonies that [[Religious skills#Hallow|hallow]], [[Religious skills#Consecrate|consecrate]] or [[Religious skills#Anointing|anoint]]. At its most basic it takes the form of a vessel used for burning incense or aromatic herbs as part of a ceremony - most often used in conjunction with [[liao]]. These talismans may consist of anything from a simple earthenware bowl or fire pots to an intricately carved silver or gold vessel. They are most often decorated with symbols of [[Loyalty]], [[Courage]], [[Prosperity]] or [[Ambition]] or with devices appropriate to the faith as a whole (especially the sevenfold-labyrinth design).


A priest who uses one of these handy talismans is able to create more powerful auras than normal by using more than the normal dosage of liao. It is quite common for a priest that is bonded to this article of regalia to use it in ''all'' religious ceremonies, even those to which it does not necessarily offer any additional potence.
A priest who uses one of these handy talismans is able to create - or remove - more powerful auras than normal by using additional liao. It is quite common for a priest that is bonded to this article of regalia to use it in ''all'' religious ceremonies, even those to which it does not necessarily offer any additional potence. As with almost all priestly regalia, a censer of benediction is often hallowed with an aura that helps the priest to fulfill their chosen role.


==Rules==
==Rules==

Revision as of 10:41, 11 February 2017

Description

A Censer or Brazier of Benediction is a religious talisman used to offer additional potence to ceremonies that hallow, consecrate or anoint. At its most basic it takes the form of a vessel used for burning incense or aromatic herbs as part of a ceremony - most often used in conjunction with liao. These talismans may consist of anything from a simple earthenware bowl or fire pots to an intricately carved silver or gold vessel. They are most often decorated with symbols of Loyalty, Courage, Prosperity or Ambition or with devices appropriate to the faith as a whole (especially the sevenfold-labyrinth design).

A priest who uses one of these handy talismans is able to create - or remove - more powerful auras than normal by using additional liao. It is quite common for a priest that is bonded to this article of regalia to use it in all religious ceremonies, even those to which it does not necessarily offer any additional potence. As with almost all priestly regalia, a censer of benediction is often hallowed with an aura that helps the priest to fulfill their chosen role.

Rules

  • Form: Talisman. Takes the form of ceremonial regalia. You must be wearing this item to use its magical properties.
  • Requirement: You must have the dedication skill to bond to this item.
  • Effect: When you perform or participate in a consecrate, hallow, or anointing ceremony, you may add an additional rank of strength to the aura by spending an additional Liao.
  • Materials: Crafting a Censer of Benediction requires seven measures of ambergelt, six ingots of green iron, five ingots of orichalcum, and five measures of dragonbone. It takes one month to make one of these items.