of the Druj advance leaving their precious library of divination and magical theory behind to the merciless orcs. Quality: Hills This region boasts some

Order of the Unfettered Mind therefore exists to: Expand the body of magical lore, theory and practice throughout the Empire Challenge any constraints to the

to your heart's content. Likewise don't be afraid to create your own magical theories - stargazers encourage each other to come up with new ideas for magic

impressed with your own cleverness.” He expounded the theory that the vallorn was not the result of a magical accident, but a calculated attempt to achieve something

practical experience of ritual codification and the application of magical theories that one can only get when given the chance to work under true masters

perhaps related to the spirit); mirrored realm theory (the theory that there are four 'spiritual and mental' magical realms that are counterparts to the 'physical'

wild and unpredictable nature of powerful Spring magic. The most infamous magical catastrophe known in the Empire - the creation of the Vallorn - is inextricably

formulaic ritual should make sure they read through the information on ritual theory. Imperial magicians can attempt any ritual that is in Imperial lore if they

astronomancy and the music of the spheres. These represent bodies of magical lore and theory that can be used to add depth and significance to all magic, and

magic. It is possible to create a magical effect without performing a formulaic ritual. Creating an impromptu magical effect is commonly referred to as

An enchantment is a persistent, beneficial magical effect, usually produced by a ritual, or less commonly by an eternal. Formulaic rituals that create

an arcane projection to divine the properties of a magical item would be useful only for that magical item. The magic of the realms is most effective on

of a band of soldiers an observer will still be able to see the swirling magical mists that surround them. What Night can hide, it can also uncover. The

Autumn magic resonates strongly in any ritual that attempts to create magical bonds between members of a band. The Realm claims mastery over all magics

painful degree. Without the precise will of the magician directing it, the magical power simply continues to build and build until the ritual magician can

say that the magic of Winter is innately dangerous. They claim that each magical effect ended, each portion of energy consumed, and each incident of destruction

them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok. A target may be under

stature in many different ways. Rituals that enhance a character's raw magical strength fall soundly within the remit of Summer. Of the six realms of magic

specific ritual, item, material or magical practice to be interdicted The specific ritual, item, material, or magical practice must be explicitly named

the magical fortification does not absorb any casualties itself. A region may only contain one fortification, regardless of whether it is magical or mundane

core, astronomancy is a magical tradition that involves identifying patterns in the stars associated with fundamental magical and natural laws, and drawing

consecration, and will overcome even a strong aura created using such skills. In theory, a dose of true liao could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However

can benefit from bonding a magical implement to enhance their ability to work magic. Finally, some magicians focus their magical study towards battlefield

The Sentinel Gate is an ancient magical device The Sentinel Gate is the massive archway that stands at one side of Anvil. It is used by Imperial citizens

approach to magic. As with all magical traditions, magicians do not have to use blood magic if they don't want to. This is a magical framework that magicians

sense of detachment and clarity. Zenith is well known for its abundant magical auras and many spires have experimented with arrays of metal mirrors that

part of the magical working they are performing. They challenge onlookers to guess which elements are significant, and to unravel the magical purpose of

the magical fortification does not absorb any casualties itself. A region may only contain one fortification, regardless of whether it is magical or mundane

several villages. Most vales have a leader called a boyar. Anyone can, in theory, become boyar – while it is common for the boyar to be a warrior, there

be submitted. Each order can submit one declaration per session, but in theory the Imperial Senate could create any number of new Imperial titles that

warriors of Urizen makes them an important element of the Imperial armies In theory, each Urizen spire maintains its own defences, but it is common for spires

obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never

the magical fortification does not absorb any casualties itself. A region may only contain one fortification, regardless of whether it is magical or mundane

attempt the Test of Mettle and most scions of noble houses attempt it. In theory any yeofolk child can take the test, a fact of which the Dawnish are inordinately

cement the Lyceum as the heart of magical research in the Empire and inspired a wave of enthusiasm for codifying potent magical rituals. It is also credited

Empress possessed no magical abilities; but this raises the prospect of how any occupant of The Throne who did not possess magical abilities might sit in

current leadership, then they are expected to find themselves a new leader. In theory the leadership of a Striding or Steading is totally fluid - in practice

magic - primarily used in Dawn, witches draw on the symbolism of powerful magical creatures. Beast magic - primarily used in Wintermark and Varushka, but

the Whisper Gallery the Dawnish enchanter Warwick de Alyons put forward a theory suggesting that Sung's real name may actually be expressed as music rather

were wealthy and well-connected but were essentially disenfranchised; in theory any of them might be inherit a seat on the Patrician Council but in practice

the nation consists of a number of subject states called "satrapies". In theory these satrapies are sovereign nations "advised" by Asavean satraps; in practice

identifying practical magical solutions to problems. If the Senate instructs Lutomysla to carry out an appraisal then the work will focus on magical solutions. They

republic lags behind the rest of the world in terms of magical might - it has not a fraction of the magical capability of the Empire or the heathen Principalities

reason. Lineage often comes through the blood, or from exposure to a strong magical aura when very young, but can also occur for other reasons, for instance

prominent magical traditions in the Empire are astronomancy, blood magic, dramaturgy, rune magic, and music of the spheres. The prominent magical traditions

usually encountered. Paradoxically however they are extremely vulnerable to magical venom (as well as substances such as Oil of Blackthorn). A 'husk that is

suggested that their magical abilities are much closer to the innate abilities of eternals and heralds, or the functions of magical items, than to true

spheres shatter but don't lose their magical abilities. Improved perception of mana, coupled with esoteric theory, provides opportunities to enhance certain

sacrifice of more protective garb in favour of these robes. While other magical robes are often long and dramatic, these vests tend to be shorter to prevent

precisely this ritual does... what it does. Align the Celestial Net should in theory only transform a Night regio, or only allow a regio to be aligned to Night

Although the senators are chosen by followers of a single tradition, in theory it is possible for any of the Winterfolk to stand as a candidate for any

when the Imperial host laid a trap for the Jotun armies. With powerful magical support, an immense number of humans and orcs lost their lives and most

rune is associated with a concept, usually a single word that sums up its magical meaning. They are each tied thematically to one of the realms of magic.

ritual declined even further. However, in Summer 378YE following either a magical disaster or action by powerful Druj magicians, the trods in occupied Reikos

work, and studying magical phenomena, and significantly less good at defending themselves. Each of the scholars has their own theories, and their own experiments

caravan moved slowly west until it reached the city of Sarvos. Ruled in theory by the Highborn Saravos family, but in practice governed by a council of

sometimes their practice taps into some facet of the world resulting in a truly magical effect. You can learn more about hearth magic, what it is and how it works

amount of magical power. The crown is very old, and has been passed down through generation after generation of Winterfolk. While it is a magical artefact

easy business. The cost to replace so many mirrors is eye-watering, but in theory they could be borne by private citizens. Sarvos is one of the wealthiest

often steep sides of the valley. There are agricultural tools which could in theory be repurposed as weapons - but no signs of this happening. The people who

In addition, everyone moving along the trods helps contribute to their magical effect, but the Navarr stridings are the most significant, moving long distances

lose and the less likely it is to enter the ward if it has any choice. Magical scholars see no reason that the ward would not be equally useful against

Some Highborn sources claim Guerra possessed the merrow lineage, but this theory has largely been discredited. Its roots can be traced to the writing of

effect through the entire army but it also creates a web-like theoretical magical construct. Because the quartermaster is part of a group, and because that

little peculiar. Olic the Wanderer is no exception. A philosopher of magical theory known for their cheerful disposition, the peripatetic naga flouts Urizeni

past-life vision. On rare occasions, an area may be under the effect of a magical shroud or obscuring magic. If the shroud has a higher strength than the

The people Culture and customs Look and feel History Religious beliefs Magical traditions We have updated the character generation system to allow Brass

impossible. Instead, they simply spread the ashen blight wherever they go. In theory, if they could be contained for long enough they would become dormant -

of the Empire that the Gift of Kaela represents no magical threat to their soul. The Gift is a magical power granted to every Imperial citizen by the eternal

appears to have made the powerful magical working especially unpredictable. Additional information connected to this magical effect can be found in Inkpot

of Dawn is currently covered in a magical aura of its own. The eternal Meraud gave the enchanters of Dawn a magical scroll with which to draw down the

debate, but current theories tend towards a magical origin. Whatever the truth of it, the Storm Vault was built to harness the magical flows. It consisted

of the citizens of the twin cities. They also like to point out that no magical investigation of the Arratan Gamble has ever found the slightest trace of

aware that as a result of thousands of Marcher citizens being killed with magical curses, the Urizen General has been rebuked and the Warmage has lost their

Bloodcrow Udoo sufficiently to provide a Greater Majority in what should in theory have been a straightforward expression of solidarity. It seems, says Stonecliff

urge all the people of the nation to identify ways that we might raise the magical might we need. Corey Wayfarer, Navarr Assembly, Autumn Equinox 383YE, Upheld

for example reveals no information about small-scale magical effects such as Vale of Shadows. In theory, on a tactical level, it might be possible to unshroud

the Wolf last year was no doubt partly inspired by the challenge of the magical College of Engineering overseen by the master of the Koboldi, and in turn

other wards, Retreat to the White Caves does not prevent a herald (or, in theory, an eternal) from entering the protected area. Rather, it robs them of their

pillars of the Golden Causeway can be evoked by any Dawnish witch to cause a magical bridge to spring across the Semmerlak from Lacuve to the Druj territory

the world, forming one side of the bridge across the Howling Abyss that in theory at least allows any orc to cross to the lands beyond. It is the memory of

creating a permanent magical fortress in the Drownbark Forest. We've made it clear that the "no upkeep" element of the permanent magical fortress is part of

very like it, to connect the wells together. Their aim was to channel the magical Spring energies into their armies, giving them enormous vitality and energy

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ritualists draw on that regio - in theory Ambassadorial Gatekeeper would work as easily on a portal found outside of a magical aura. Some League mountebanks

certain citizens. As aberrant fruit, however, they require a certain level of magical energy to propagate, and it is not currently possible to establish new "colonies"

The towers and beacons would not count as a fortification for purposes of magical rituals. They would be maintained and garrisoned by the people of the halls

successors can be mysterious or sinister deep ones and play up the alien and magical elements. People who don’t like Lovecraft can emphasize the calm, focused

is important to note that the details of a conjunction are not fixed - in theory new conjunctions can appear and the destination or size of a conjunction

no metaphysical problems with that approach - the egregore already has a magical link to the people of the nation. Using an NPC also means that we should

not gain any hits by donning a suit of armour, until you are healed. In theory it would be possible to use fractions to calculate how many hits you have

character had in life but no use of hero points, magical or priest skills, nor the ability to use magical items You are automatically killed by any successful

civil service have confirmed that the stone is the centre of a conflux of magical tides, and the heart of a rare dual-natured regio that shifts between the

to look into the theory. Primarily associated with the stargazers of Urizen, the omnihedron relates to the idea of harnessing magical resonances to influence

territory would be halved as normal. The second are the rituals that create magical citadels in mountains, forest, or marshes. Again it will be difficult to

In Wisdom, I append to Lars’ theory two things: first, that while the above gels well with all the evidence and magical investigation we have been able

to be resting against the side of a hill near the immense, marvellous, magical Crucible of Fate. She held her breath to keep the hand holding the bottle

appears to be one of those peculiar embassies the Jotun maintain to the magical realms – places Imperial spies have seen in Hordalant, and whose existence

their efforts to spread the vallorn seemed mostly predicated on a series of magical effects that could exert only the minimum of dominion over the spawn themselves

concentrate on a single task, applying their entire focus to the act of weaving magical energies. Some magicians using this enchantment speak of a greatly increased