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==Description==
==Description==
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).
These talismans may consist of anything from a simple earthenware bowl or fire pots to an intricately carved silver or gold vessel. Also known as a ''Brazier of Benediction'', this is a religious talisman used to offer additional potence to ceremonies of [[Religious skills#Consecrate|consecration]]. At its most basic it takes the form of a vessel used for burning incense or aromatic herbs as part of a ceremony. Generally the [[liao]] used as part of the consecration is added to the material burnt in the item and the resultant fumes inhaled - some mystics will also pour any [[Tisanes of the Labyrinth|potion]] they are using into the flames.


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.
A priest who uses one of these handy talismans is able to create - or remove - significantly more durable auras than normal by using additional liao. In [[Highguard]] and [[Urizen]] particularly, one of these items may be called a ''Censer'' or ''Brazier of Purification'', partially in reference to the idea of filling an area with "pure" virtuous power but also in reference to its usefulness in dismantling corrupt or malign auras that may have infused an area. Some specialist [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Stewards_of_the_dead|Stewards of the Dead]] combine this regalia with a suitable [[:Category:Vestments|vestment]], such as a [[Wayfarer's Robe]], allowing them to cleanse haunted areas of extremely potent malignancies.
 
As with almost all priestly regalia, a censer of benediction is often [[hallow|hallowed]] with an aura that helps the priest to fulfill their chosen role.


==Rules==
==Rules==
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* '''Effect:''' When you perform or participate in a [[Religious skills#Consecrate|consecrate]], [[Religious skills#Hallow|hallow]], or [[Religious skills#Anointing|anointing]] ceremony, you may add an additional rank of strength to the aura by spending an additional [[Liao]].  
* '''Effect:''' When you [[Religious skills#Performing a Ceremony|perform]] or [[Religious skills#Cooperation|cooperate]] with the performance of the [[consecration]] skill, you may spend up to three additional doses of [[liao]] to increase the [[Religious Skills#Ceremony Strength|strength]] or the ceremony by the same amount.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Censer of Benediction requires seven measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt|ambergelt]], seven ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron|green iron]], five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum|orichalcum]], and five measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Censer of Benediction requires seven measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt|ambergelt]], seven ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron|green iron]], five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum|orichalcum]], and five measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

Revision as of 12:54, 17 March 2017

Description

These talismans may consist of anything from a simple earthenware bowl or fire pots to an intricately carved silver or gold vessel. Also known as a Brazier of Benediction, this is a religious talisman used to offer additional potence to ceremonies of consecration. At its most basic it takes the form of a vessel used for burning incense or aromatic herbs as part of a ceremony. Generally the liao used as part of the consecration is added to the material burnt in the item and the resultant fumes inhaled - some mystics will also pour any potion they are using into the flames.

A priest who uses one of these handy talismans is able to create - or remove - significantly more durable auras than normal by using additional liao. In Highguard and Urizen particularly, one of these items may be called a Censer or Brazier of Purification, partially in reference to the idea of filling an area with "pure" virtuous power but also in reference to its usefulness in dismantling corrupt or malign auras that may have infused an area. Some specialist Stewards of the Dead combine this regalia with a suitable vestment, such as a Wayfarer's Robe, allowing them to cleanse haunted areas of extremely potent malignancies.

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 cooperate with the performance of the consecration skill, you may spend up to three additional doses of liao to increase the strength or the ceremony by the same amount.
  • Materials: Crafting a Censer of Benediction requires seven measures of ambergelt, seven ingots of green iron, five ingots of orichalcum, and five measures of dragonbone. It takes one month to make one of these items.