the eyes of non-Magicians, taking place in the Hall of Worlds. At the same time its influence can be far-reaching - it has access to substantial magical

ready to pay the price for their victories, as the orcs of the Mallum. Each time they are defeated they come back stronger and craftier; each loss a lesson

nightmares and night terrors. Refining vinum to produce liao is a costly and time-consuming process. In the Empire, the civil service purchases large amounts

members of the same oathsworn band - either a banner, sect, or coven at the time the judgement is raised. If there are multiple names on the judgement, then

one time. They may not award an additional favour until their current favour has been presented and fulfilled. Any favour not presented by the time of the

magician may join an order at any time using the Arcane Mark ritual Magicians may use the ritual to change order at any time Characters with the magician skill

hard, but they were outnumbered and outmatched. The Marcher generals of the time blamed The Throne, Emperor Hugh, for the loss, claiming that they had supported

priest who wishes to ensure this does not happen is well advised to take the time to inform the recipient themselves. It is perfectly legal for the citizen

produce. A mine can be upgraded using mithril obtained from the Bourse. Each time a mine is upgraded, the owner receives an additional 2 ingots from then on

“This is a travesty, and a waste of time,” spat Garath, “Do you really have nothing better to do with your time, fendweller?” Casia merely considered

be bonded to one weapon, one suit of armour, and one talisman at any one time. E.g. Your character is bonded to a Shieldbreaker weapon. You cannot become

business can be upgraded using white granite obtained from the Bourse. Each time a business is upgraded, the owner receives an additional income of 36 rings

very little ilium actually falls, but it has been falling for a very long time indeed. It is primarily found in three places; deep underground, under the

heaviest purse. The chamber where the Military Council meets. The rest of the time, the Senate is available for use by private citizens and is a regular venue

submitted but the election takes place at the following session to give senators time to arrange their own candidates. When new Imperial titles that are appointed

construction. Costings will also state any ongoing upkeep costs as well as the time and money required to complete the construction. Civil servants are present

enhance their rituals Only one ritual can be performed using a regio at a time Some regio have special properties when used as part of a ritual performance

for wealth and power, they were once nothing but pirates and reavers. Over time their society has advanced to the point where they are as likely to trade

Semmerlak, the Barren Sea, and the Feverwater with the sea to the east. By the time Empress Britta ascended the Throne, the Druj barbarians had dominated the

be the recipient of a single aura at a time. They may be affected by auras of different types at the same time - for example a character under a personal