some other icons, this ceremonial tool allows a priest to perform a Liao ceremony. These icons often bear images of paragons and exemplars closely associated

portend well... The Darkest Road - 384YE Autumn Wind of War detailing the ceremony that unleashed the Endless Stalker

the year The Free Folk seek tutelage in the use of liao to perform the ceremonies Imperial priests take for granted. The national assembly of Highguard

School of Architecture, opened by the master architect himself in a grand ceremony during which he received an honorary degree. He gave regular lectures before

page relating to use of the insight ceremony. It talks about the contradictory results received when using the ceremony on bodies animated by the vallorn

Notes: The High Exorcist advises the Military Council on the use of liao ceremonies on the battlefield. They were one of the titles affected by the Constitutional

and wounds on ritualists. It is possible for a priest to use the exorcism ceremony to dismiss a spirit prematurely. In the case of most spirits called by

forth around the spears, sussuration, some voices stronger than others. The ceremony complete, he stood a little straighter, throwing out his arms. "We are

bear the mantle can be intense. Those who choose not to partake in the ceremony are encouraged to wear a black sash to display their choice and it is not

but it is fundamentally an empty husk. Bodies are interred with minimal ceremony in quiet mausolea built on the lower slopes beneath a spire. They are rarely

addition denoting the end of the ceremony, he is careful not to let the surprise register on his face. With the ceremony complete, and the show over, the

Highborn iconography, and form a key part of decoration, architecture, and ceremony; they are a potent symbol of the virtue of Vigilance. A common design used

monument of white granite in the centre. Three times a year there is a quiet ceremony where the custodians irrigate each of the trees with barrels of water taken

of the Black Plateau, the Empire knows how to deal with this threat – ceremonies of consecration or Day magic rituals can deal with them and the locations

Lantern Ring as regalia. The ring allows a wearer versed in the insight ceremony who performs a thorough insight to discover if the person whose aura they

they perform the relevant ceremony. A priest of the Way may also use the Dreams of Vigilance when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with

harshest are reserved for Präster who abuse their position. In Sumaah the ceremony of excommunication is invariably a prelude to execution. The Präster are

they perform the relevant ceremony. A priest of the Way may also use the Dreams of Wisdom when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with

spire is “mature” enough to be self-sustaining. At that point a formal ceremony is held in which the two spires become independent but political ties often

of a Wassail After every harvest, Marcher farmers perform a traditional ceremony, a Wassail, to scare away evil spirits from the fields and ensure a good

they perform the relevant ceremony. A priest of the Way may also use the Dreams of Prosperity when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with

appear superficial; the arcane mark is not visible to a priest using the ceremony of insight, or a mystic consuming Ravenwing Infusion; it is visible only

sleep for those who join their wild dancing. The Jotun have their own ceremonies; marking the darkest hour of the night with the mournful horns that recognise

concluding in The Brass Coast. Once the tour is complete, the Coronation ceremony will take place on field near Anvil (OOC Note: the Skirmish Field), where

Spiritually, an excommunicated person is held to be beyond redemption. Ceremonies performed upon a citizen who is the subject of a writ of excommunication

sounds of the old culture. Painted - often sung during the binding of Thorns ceremony Ten Thousand Miles - song of love/travelling. Thorn Battle Cadence‎ - A

texts recognisable to any Urizen who might have taken time to study the Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society, will be delivered to the Grandmaster Tyburn

Instead they train the next generation of priests in the use of liao ceremonies and how to use their power as members of the National, Virtues, and General

offered up to the vallorn of Bendol. Some scouts are able to observe such a ceremony; there is a sense of pageantry about it as the "sacrifice" voluntarily

lifestyle. He soon discovered that the ring offered an unexpected benefit; ceremonies designed to read the aura failed utterly when used on him. Within a few

of War. At the command of their General, they march with full pomp and ceremony, as only an army of Free Companies can. The Grendel – the former Grendel

often crafted to resemble a flaming torch that can be held aloft during ceremonies, some are actually lit during a ritual. Others contain a lightstone to

An Icon of the Righteous allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Courage. It generally takes the form of a piece

showing Cora Holdfast. The Icon of the Devoted allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Loyalty. It generally takes

An Icon of the Watchful allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Vigilance. It generally takes the form of a piece

have learned ceremonies that enrich the lives of virtuous citizens and enhance an individual’s understanding of the Virtues. The liao ceremony of dedication

cannibalism becoming corrupt in body and soul. Several of Agramants rituals and ceremonies encourage just such aberrant behaviour, and there are several legends

battle. Orcs bury their dead in mass graves and the fallen are carried in ceremony until they are joined by others or their bodies can be added to an existing

- and indeed many sects use their Bishop's Chalice in all ceremonies, especially ceremonies of anointing. This item obviously takes its name from the League

the egregore will invite the hakima of the relevant tribe to attend the ceremony in addition to their friends and family so that everyone can stand witness

provides information by incorporating a mirror. When you perform the insight ceremony for example you might study your subject in a mirror, while a detect magic

not to be discounted. It allows a priest to perform a small number of ceremonies without the use of liao, which can be an especial boon to priests without

An Icon of the Industrious allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Prosperity. It generally takes the form of

immediately before the drink is served for example. There might be a simple ceremony involved in drinking it - perhaps you ask someone to close their eyes before

Driven, also known as an Icon of the Ascendant, allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Ambition. It generally takes

used, drawing as it does on the realm of Day, is often at odds with the ceremonies of the orcs and the shaman. Loud drumming, dancing, and fighting are ideal

out this hearth magic in play - especially if it is done with a little ceremony. Gathering your friends and family together to share food and drink and

brought with us to trade, should it be necessary. Brianne had studied the ceremonies, and with her aid we were able to receive the spiritual strength needed

one of the first things tried, is the exorcism ceremony. Further investigation with the Insight ceremony reveals that they have no aura - they are not humans

commonly available to religious characters in other settings. Their liao ceremonies focus on the creation of roleplaying effects and dealing with spiritual

Doctrine with the addition of The Doctrine of Liao Ceremonies. "Some humans can consume liao and perform ceremonies in order to create auras. These auras change

flurry of carts and tents, impatient to see its completion. There is little ceremony when that day finally dawns and the first forge is lit. The nights are

face before embarking on some important activity, or engaging in a liao ceremony, can not only brings out Highborn tradition but also allow you a few moments

that uses one is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies. A covenstone is a potent representation of the bonds that tie a coven

that uses one is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies. A covenstone is a potent representation of the bonds that tie a coven

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dream a priest can cultivate through their understanding of the Dedication ceremony. While unguided, they can often contain images that reflect the concerns

engaged in the practice of paying lip service to any belief or religious ceremony that will grant them even the slightest advantage; they would happily pour

that uses one is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies. A covenstone is a potent representation of the bonds that tie a coven

that uses one is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies. A covenstone is a potent representation of the bonds that tie a coven

that uses one is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies. A covenstone is a potent representation of the bonds that tie a coven

takes, a coven that uses it ensures that it takes pride of place in their ceremonies - in addition to its magical functions it is a potent reminder of their

to assess these people, and not impossible that priests trained in liao ceremonies, magicians who have mastered healing or divination magics, and apothecaries

that uses it is careful to ensure that it takes pride of place in their ceremonies - in addition to its magical functions it is a potent reminder of their

that uses it is careful to ensure that it takes pride of place in their ceremonies - in addition to its magical functions it is a potent reminder of their

that uses it is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies - in addition to its ceremonial use it is a symbol of the oath that binds

that uses it is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies. The Dragonbone Orb is a potent representation of the bonds that tie a

that uses it is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies - in addition to its ceremonial use it is a symbol of their unity of purpose

potency 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

that uses it is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies - in addition to its ceremonial use it is a symbol of their unity of purpose

enchantment is a location aura, similar to that created using the consecration ceremony. A location can only be under one aura at a time. This ritual will replace

places for them to stay and places for meditation, prayer, and religious ceremonies would require 18 wains of white granite and 36 crowns in labour. It would

ritual. Regardless of the exact shape it takes, it is used in religious ceremonies and directly empowers the ability of priests to mark a target's soul.

performing a spiritual ceremony. Through use of one of these robes, a lone priest can greatly increase the strength of their ceremonies, either to create a

various parts of the Empire. The potential strength it offers to a priest's ceremonies which makes it appealing to active, adventurous priests such as a troubadour

the spiritual powers of a priest, allowing them to perform more potent ceremonies through the use of additional liao. While some priests are concerned about

pilgrims coming to Highguard in search of pure liao visions and to learn liao ceremonies. Yet The Way truly became dominant when the Empire was founded and the

ties to past lives. This is supported by insights gained from the Liao Ceremonies conducted by priests of The Way. These same insights revealed the nature

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 Pride

magicians are also often priests, or have close allies who are priests, whose ceremonies of exorcism and anointing can prove helpful in aiding a warrior under

clears the mind. It suppresses other auras, even those created by priest ceremonies. The target becomes clear and collected for the duration, and is neither

it does so without impeding the sect members' ability to perform liao ceremonies. They have been popular in the Empire among sects dedicated to Vigilance

Synod, and access to the precious liao which is vital to some religious ceremonies, your group will need characters with religious personal resources. To

that went all the way back to its chieftain, whom he then killed without ceremony. He later remarked that he'd been enraged by the loose comment of a Free

loyalty to a group of hakima. Sutannir Sutannir perform inspiring religious ceremonies for the Freeborn, and encourage people to exemplify and celebrate Virtue

to interview them, to explain the process, and then to administer to the ceremony after the True Liao has been suitably prepared. They aim to make themselves

as possible given recent unfortunate developments. A Grendel Master of Ceremonies will bring a traditional game played across the Broken Shore to Anvil

"invited in" in some profound fashion. According to stories, there are ceremonies known originally by the Ushkan bargainers that allow Watcher-in-the-Corner

were attempting to complete the final stage of their magic. As part of the ceremony needed to break this curse, General Erkenbrand of Tyrsholm was crowned

settlers. Now that the new round house was complete, and she had conducted the ceremony to consecrate it, all her curiosity to know more about her hosts was flooding

determine how priests attend virtue assemblies. The ability to perform liao ceremonies does not make a priest. The ability to be dedicated to a virtue does not

properties of magic items, the know rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While

lore shortly before the Winter Solstice 384YE, as part of a book entitled Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society. The attendants of the Great Library were deeply

lore shortly before the Winter Solstice 384YE, as part of a book entitled Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society. The attendants of the Great Library were deeply

lore shortly before the Winter Solstice 384YE, as part of a book entitled Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society. The attendants of the Great Library were deeply

eternals or foreign powers, or through magical divination or religious ceremonies. Further information relating to the nature of the large conjunctions

pilgrimage - and also to answer their request for tutelage in the liao ceremonies practiced by many priests of the Way. You can find out about these opportunities

them to Thornsong House so they can be included in the College's opening ceremonies for research and to celebrate the diversity of the herbal arts. Wisdom

with other icons, this ceremonial tool allows a priest to perform a Liao ceremony. Also known as an Icon of the Hearth, these icons often bear images of

to create, and appreciate, works of art. Any priest who uses the hallow ceremony to create the Hallowing of Richilde will find that the resulting aura is