powerful magical site was once there, that drew first a crazed Druj Ghulai and later an eternal, is gone for good. It is not the only magical site that

Semmerlak... last season work was completed on Kostjyas Respite, and in theory this should have prompted enthusiasm for expanding ports in the area or

produces a specific magical effect such as healing wounds or hurling an opponent away with magical force. Ritual magic draws on six magical realms to create

certainly traded wood and amber to the Terunael. There is a hotly debated theory that the Song of Gold and Pine is a highly allegorical recounting of an

scholars who gathered to study and perfect the craft of these valuable magical constructs. The spire was split between two schools of thought - those who

faithful of the Empire and the faithful of Sumaah to mingle and could in theory lead to an increased understanding. Or possibly a disastrous deterioration

the most common theory is that the ritual in some way goes 'against the grain' of the transformation process ... although that theory is challenged by

the target regio is destroyed. This ritual ends a regio permanently. In theory, a regio might be recreated, but there is no guarantee of this. The circumstances

thing. After a query from one of the magicians, a herald confirms that in theory this boon could be used to move something from somewhere else in the Empire

Likewise it will cure many mundane poisoning, provided that poison could in theory be treated with magic. Its ability to cure those fatal substances created

material to change from one to another and that such a process could in theory occur naturally. Others suggest that there are core similarities between

free him from his curse. She is often aided in these stories by a trio of magical animals - guided by the brave hound Pale Illya, advised by the clever squirrel

as well as having the broadest possible scope of plot that we can run. In theory we could allow players to travel to a location we have not prepared any

additional resources to empower their divination to penetrate (in theory) any magical concealment or obfuscation. In practice though, its value is limited

obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner). As with all the magical masks, these foci are used to grant additional power to perform ritual magic

that would normally resist a simple incantation provided that it could in theory be removed by a dose of bladeroot. The precise workings of the talisman

its behaviour, but rather why it is predictable at most times. All the magical inquiries that have been made on the device suggest that there are few limits

facility it offers with magical auras it cannot be used to examine conjunctions of the Sentinel Gate. While there are many theories, none have proved more

in the Empire, and provides them with access to the finest magical tomes available. In theory a coven could codify a new ritual by themselves, but working

of materials such as orichalcum or Dragonbone - no minor feat given the magical properties of those precious substances. This ritual by contrast works on

months. The effect is permanent, and in theory this should be very difficult without the use of ilium. Magical scholars point to the necessity of performing

Followers of this method acknowledge that all magical workings have an element which is outside mortal control. No magical intention can be perfectly translated

historically declared war on the Freedom Heresy forces in 325YE, and in theory the Montanians are still covered by that declaration. They apparently claim

Winter on three separate occasions during her life. She proposed the radical theory that vallorn energies were nothing more than the manifestation of a massive

master so many rituals – generally dependent on their mastery of associated magical lores – it is sometimes impossible for a magician to master a ritual that

least that is one explanation; examination has revealed no discernible magical qualities in the silt and mud itself. A different explanation for why the

a college of magic, it just happens to specialise in Summer magic. So in theory almost anyone could be a "patron" for it. Probably?" "But how would it work

their way. Outcome: Not Upheld (80-114) Notes: The Omnihedron is a popular theory promulgated in Urizen, related to Imperial enchantments. Assembly: General

most obvious sign of the enchantment is the appearance of several dozen magical golden lions - denizens of Meraud's realm. These lions are intelligent,

an odd experience. The palace itself defies mapping - not because of any magical quality but because it appears to have been built by a madman, or a succession

motion, the cycle couldn't be interrupted and continued to run forever (in theory). The cycle was begun during the Winter Solstice 379YE, appropriately enough

who take on physical forms drawn from the material of a mana site. The magical flows of the mana site are used to bind the spirit and the material together

Imperial Magus, Autumn Equinox 385YE A declaration of interdiction against the magical practice of weaving an enchantment across the entire Empire. We cannot risk

side-effect of whatever magic the ghulai used in Proceris to reinforce their magical fortifications; others wonder if the Twisted Basilisk's ravaging of mana

any quarter from the Dawnish knights, the Druj expended the last of their magical power to raise the forests of Weirwater against the Empire – they unleashed

no reason to believe it was anything more than the usual Thule greed for magical knowledge … until Ana Barrand and her four companions literally fell into

ritual cannot send anything to an eternal or herald, to a creature in a magical realm, to a ghost, or to the inhabitant of a regio chamber. Any attempt

liaison would have the ability to purchase up to three pieces of their rare magical jewelry each season at a bargain price. The liason could be appointed by

to help with the preparation of the vows and the wedding celebrations. In theory a noble may marry a yeofolk, but the yeofolk is not ennobled by the marriage

their magicians. However they have some concerns that any attempt to share magical lore between signatories could - at present - result in that learning falling

quietens the tempest. Ahead of the armies comes a great flooding sea of magical mist, thicker than any that has been seen in Kahraman in living memory.

Click for audio version The Empire has been hit with a terrible drought A magical conjunction causes rituals dealing with rain, water, and storms gain additional

part. The egregores intend to ask the weavers of Dawn to create a suitable magical item with which to crown the winner of the tourney as the territory's champion

wishes to change the economic relationship with any of its neighbours. In theory, all that would be required would be for the Voice of Liberty to answer

their usefulness to ethical Imperial apothecaries, even though they are in theory easier to prepare than the equivalent Tonics of the Deep Forest. Still,

allows them to exchange two doses of any common magical herb for a single dose of another common magical herb required to mix the potion once per preparation

to any one magical realm - the Prince of Ties may favour Autumn magic but his spiders are able to assist in codification in all six magical lores. Working

similarities of the designs with Navarr designs lend some credence to the theory. Unfortunately there are no records of the Military Council's decision regarding

not - as the experience with the Jotun thralls in the Mournwold shows. In theory they might emigrate elsewhere in the Empire. If Ossium is assigned to another

it would not need the entire territory to be under Imperial control. In theory it might be possible to negotiate with Salt Lord Kaliact, the governor of

would see any sharing of magical knowledge with the Magician-Princes as a clear sign of Imperial favour for Jarm. However in theory the Conclave could solve

developing new understanding of the interactions between the human soul and the magical realms. These Revelations, and other matters of the Faith, demand debate

Summer Mage, Meraud of the Island-Lake. This discovery added credence to the theory that the dreamscape “visited” as part of the enchantment created with Sift

army consists of a large number of trained physicks, apothecaries, and magical healers. Many of these healers follow the grimnir tradition – facing danger

codification of magical rituals. With the aid of the eternal Phaleron, the Urizeni have begun the creation of a national body of magical knowledge that

Starstrong, the magicians of Storms End, and anyone involved in a certain fatal magical experiment at the Autumn Equinox; innovative healers; Freeborn; entrepeneurs

unsubtle as a lightning strike or an earthquake. Click for audio version Magical fortifications have been raised in Hahnmark, Bregasland, and Kallavesa During

glittering mages in their battle panoply, and champions carrying finely crafted magical weapons and clad in shimmering plate. It appears that following the raid

the vallorn. Boar's Dell can only be reached safely from Semmerholm (or in theory Drycastle, but the presence of the Druj makes that much less feasible).

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

the vallorn. Boar's Dell can only be reached safely from Semmerholm (or in theory Drycastle, but the presence of the Druj makes that much less feasible).

martial tactics (OOC note: they do not suffer the effects of combat or magical calls, although they still take damage from any blows struck to deliver

speculate that, in theory, a team could present itself in the name of an eternal without actually being selected by that entity. In theory, if that team were

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

greatest display of Night magic and provided a surefire protection against magical espionage by enemies of the Empire - although both claims are somewhat debatable

all-covering robes causes confusion at first, but it is soon clear that their magical skills are a valuable addition to the college. As a result, when the Master

focused along the trods, which serve as channels for the energies of the wild magical realm. Everywhere there are flowers, a great profusion of natural Spring

resources for virtuous magical works. We believe that priests should raise and consider judgements endorsing specific, detailed magical acts to guide the grandmaster

very negative, without them being aware that that is what will happen. In theory it was previously possible to use true liao in downtime without any reference

in the area, making conception more difficult if not impossible without magical assistance. The exact definition of "a lot of time" is very hard to determine

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

materials that represent a significant magical danger to the Empire. It has always been a crude tool, but in theory it is does forbid the casting of a ritual

form of a suit of mage armour. You must be wearing this armour to use its magical properties. Requirement: You must have both the magician and battle mage

souls, the occasional Druj guerrilla band, or Winter husks that might in theory threaten the people of Zenith. These threats exist primarily to allow us

border from Grey March into Graven Marsh. Many of them are Marchers only in theory - children grown up under the Jotun who have known no other way of life

trade. Her heralds often demonstrate the ability to quickly evaluate the magical properties of an object offered for trade. She is known to share this ability

solstice, those vates traveling through Liathaven report an unexpected magical disruption. It is not the vallorn, nor the effect of the Winter curse. Something

will mean that the ability of the Lyceum to codify magical rituals that enchant armies (and in theory navies) has been improved, so most people pay their

A Thule Warlock presents an opportunity to trade herbal knowledge for magical knowledge For reasons unknown, the Thule emissary, the Warlock Lirk, chooses

diplomatic incident if the Iron Confederacy discovered its existence. In theory, the Arcane Architect could also commission such a structure. Although there

also wish to be involved. Several theories have been suggested to help deal with these killers - handing out magical items to quell the rage in their minds

problems or situations relating to the past or present, but might also in theory provide unreliable information about the immediate future. Obviously, given

archmages can send a plenipotentiary message each season to an eternal of the magical realm they represent. Sometimes the eternal responds with a formal parley

still experience the roleplaying effect at least until Saturday morning. Magical fortifications have been raised in the hills of Semmerholm and Spiral, and

the ritual could easily align the net to either Spring or Summer - and in theory multiple castings could align it to allow several rituals of both realms

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

inclusion of half-a-dozen rituals in Urizen lore - the newly created body of magical knowledge only available to Urizeni magicians - has caused great excitement

ritual curse. The Semmerlak is not a territory itself so any magical investigations could in theory target any one of the territories along the shore of the

the Empire as steel; each season it seems sees new wonders and horrors. Magical castles, unearthly shrouds, and the whims of the eternals all combine to

of course, of the importance that their Navarr hosts placed on the thee magical paths but the role of the stridings in relation to them was a little less

folk. Others represent small covens or isolated wizards who offered their magical services to a rural community in return for money or favours. A few however

the Crystal Crown" is to warn against the dangers of being too reliant on magical resources, or about the perils of allowing ones Ambition and Pride to overwhelm

from the Druj. An opportunity exists to repay the League generals with a magical commission providing Prismatic Ink. The League came late to the fight against

and his wife fighting back to back near the cookhouse, rods dripping with magical venom, desperate to protect the children. She'd been trying to make her

that it moved easily in her hands. She wondered for a moment if it were magical in some way. But no, the arete was purely that of the crafter, there was

which they understand is composed of dark, ancient forests. There is a theory among the Great Forest orcs that the Druj intentionally kept them away -

that they do not particularly like the human warriors. While they accept in theory the neccessity of foreign aid, reports of interactions between Imperials

destroy it, you control it." Nobody is doing anything rash right now but, in theory at least, he Senate might be more inclined to restore the Hunt and the Quarry

anything valuable to be learned using a divination effect - whether that's a magical ritual or the insight ceremony. Previously, a character had to actually

the effect is magical, and debate ensues. Either this ritual was performed at Anvil - perhaps by those some forces that have laid magical curses on the