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==Description==
==Description==
This icon allows the user to perform ceremonies dedicated to Wisdom.  
An Icon of the Insightful is also know as an ''icon of the Measured'', ''Icon of the Shrewd'', ''Icon of the Astute'', and of course an ''Icon of the Wise''. It allows a priest to perform [[Religious skills|ceremonies]] as if they were dedicated to the virtue of [[Wisdom]]. It generally takes the form of a piece of religious art, usually depicting a paragon or exemplar of Wisdom such as [[Zoria]] or [[Avigliana]]. The Icon is not always a portrait, however - in [{Varushka]] it often takes the form of a statuette of a squirrel, and is known as a ''Wise Gatherer''. In [[Wintermark]] it is sometimes crafted in the form of a medallion or short rod decorated with the bones and feathers of ravens, generally decorated with the [[Irremais||Rune of Wisdom]], which is known as an Icon of the Raven. Other less common variants are certainly possible - from the finely written scrolls of [[the Brass Coast]] to the clear crystal trapezehedron the [[Urizen]] call a ''White Star''.  


This item is equally valuable to a priest who is [[Religious_skills#Dedication|dedicated]] to one of the other six virtues as it is to a priest who is dedicated to none of the virtues - a priest of [[the Way]]. Indeed, in some ways it is more useful to the latter philosophy of priest - it allows them to use the ceremonies of [[Religious_skills#Anointing|anointing]], [[Religious_skills#Consecration|consecration]] and [[Religious_skills#Hallow|hallowing]]; without an instrument such as this, they would be restricted to supporting other priests in creating these auras. Likewise, a priest dedicated to a virtue other than [[Wisdom]] can partake of a little of the versatility of the priest dedicated to the Way as a whole, aiding priests in the creation of an aura as if they shared their dedication.
The icon is equally valuable to a priest who is dedicated to one of the other six virtues as it is to a priest who is dedicated to none of them. It allows them to [[Religious_skills#Performing_a_Ceremony|perform]] ceremonies such as [[anointing]], [[consecration]], and [[hallow]], and create [[aura|auras]] of wisdom in place of the auras they would otherwise have access to. It also allows a priest to [[Religious_skills#Cooperation|cooperate]] with priests dedicated to Wisdom who are not part of their [[Bands#Sects|sect]].  
 
Some artisans believe Wisdom is represented by [[Irremais]], Rune of Wisdom.


==Rules==
==Rules==
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* '''Effect:''' You may perform ceremonial skills other than [[dedication]] as if you were dedicated to the virtue of [[Wisdom]].
* '''Effect:''' You may perform ceremonial skills other than [[dedication]] as if you were dedicated to the virtue of [[Wisdom]].
* '''Materials:''' Crafting Chant of Long Years requires 7 measures of [[Materials#Tempest Jade|tempest jade]], 5 measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye|beggar's lye]], and 9 measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]]; It takes 1 month to make one of these items.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting Chant of Long Years requires 7 measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming|iridescent gloaming]], 7 measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye|beggar's lye]], and 9 measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]]; It takes 1 month to make one of these items.

Revision as of 10:09, 23 March 2017

Avigliana.png
An Icon of the Shrewd depicting Avigliana di Sarvos

Description

An Icon of the Insightful is also know as an icon of the Measured, Icon of the Shrewd, Icon of the Astute, and of course an Icon of the Wise. It allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Wisdom. It generally takes the form of a piece of religious art, usually depicting a paragon or exemplar of Wisdom such as Zoria or Avigliana. The Icon is not always a portrait, however - in [{Varushka]] it often takes the form of a statuette of a squirrel, and is known as a Wise Gatherer. In Wintermark it is sometimes crafted in the form of a medallion or short rod decorated with the bones and feathers of ravens, generally decorated with the |Rune of Wisdom, which is known as an Icon of the Raven. Other less common variants are certainly possible - from the finely written scrolls of the Brass Coast to the clear crystal trapezehedron the Urizen call a White Star.

The icon is equally valuable to a priest who is dedicated to one of the other six virtues as it is to a priest who is dedicated to none of them. It allows them to perform ceremonies such as anointing, consecration, and hallow, and create auras of wisdom in place of the auras they would otherwise have access to. It also allows a priest to cooperate with priests dedicated to Wisdom who are not part of their sect.

Rules

  • Form: Weapon. Takes the form of an icon. You must be holding this item in hand to use its magical properties.
  • Requirement: You must have the dedication skill to bond to this item.
  • Effect: You may perform ceremonial skills other than dedication as if you were dedicated to the virtue of Wisdom.
  • Materials: Crafting Chant of Long Years requires 7 measures of iridescent gloaming, 7 measures of beggar's lye, and 9 measures of dragonbone; It takes 1 month to make one of these items.