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

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

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

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