Barien, the Iron Duke Challenges, worth, tests Meraud, the Golden Magician Magic, enchantment Rhianos, Regent of the Eternal Sea The sea, seafarers, adventure

The Conclave is charged with oversight of magic across the Empire. Its remit includes encouraging the use of magic in the best interests of the Imperial citizens;

enchantment. Overview Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic Battlefield Rituals Enchantments Curses Ilium Ritual Theory Magic Items Herbs

wax and wane with the hour or the season. Some are only detectable with magic, others cause effects that are so pronounced that you cannot fail to realize

ilium. Detect magic can identify the presence of a curse Divination rituals may provide more information on the nature of a curse The detect magic incantation

that moridun specializes in. The Grendel seem to view the use of ritual magic as a profoundly economic activity. The most powerful magician among the Grendel

Imperial lore. Overview Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic Battlefield Rituals Enchantments Curses Ilium Ritual Theory Magic Items Herbs

parts of Karsk. Magic is at the heart of the Thule nation; where others may value physical strength, the Thule value the use of magic. They are ruthless

master it. Overview Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic Battlefield Rituals Enchantments Curses Ilium Ritual Theory Magic Items Herbs

repair shattered limbs. Like all other intelligent beings the Jotun employ magic, but they do not seem to consider it a particularly appropriate weapon for

Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a grandmaster is primarily political,

Gate. Autumn magic can be used to create a link between the Empire and a barbarian or a foreigner to allow them to use the Gate - and Night magic can transform

don't tell you what you want to do or how you want to react - there is no magic that can exert complete control over your mind in Empire. Instead all roleplaying

constellation in ritual magic or spellcasting. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic

describe the method of creating a magic item. Any artisan can study a schema and master the methods involved in creating the magic item it describes. There are

you. Magic calls usually represent magical effects that debilitate or weaken the target You must strike the target with a wand, rod, or staff Magic calls

own distinct history and culture as well as being important for politics, magic, and war. Your choice of territory can have a big important on your character

else. Night magic cannot mend items, for example. Ritual theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting

Lineage is a touch of magic in the blood. Lineage represents the touch of magic on a human, and can occur in many ways. Parents with lineage often give

— while the core ideas of magic are settled, Urizen magicians can still find much to argue about. Not just the nature of magic and reality, but the application

same cast member. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

the effect. Overview Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic Battlefield Rituals Enchantments Curses Ilium Ritual Theory Magic Items Herbs

directly while it remains sustained by Spring magic is a recipe for disaster. Instead the Navarr use the magic of the trods, to drain the Spring energy from

rejuvenated - and reconfigured - by a wave of Spring magic that swept Reikos in early 380YE. The magic saw the restoration of great swathes of forest, and

Magic is dangerous, and selfish magic doubly so. When the cities of Navarr were consumed by the vallorn, much of the Navarr magical lore was preserved

the ground. Apart from a few isolated spires hidden beneath veils of Night magic, much of the population of Zenith has been displaced. Refugees fled to Redoubt

different realm. Found in the Day realm, and used in the performance of Day magic. Over time, this miraculous pigment slowly changes colour from deep purple

theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic

are allowed to practice ritual magic in Jarm, although many of the citizens know an incantation or two. Jarmish ritual magic tends to be a combination of

how magic should be used. They are made up of like-minded individuals and exist to bring together magicians who share a common vision for how magic should

impossible to perform using Day magic. Ritual theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic

the magic of Autumn itself is rarely the right tool to use. Ritual theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting

distasteful others may find it. Poison, disease, treachery, ambush, dark magic, torture, wholesale destruction - all are simply tools to be used as needed

A college of magic allows the creation of new formulaic rituals. A formulaic ritual can take decades to complete, requiring extensive resources and many

the mortal realm. These realms are innately connected to the practice of magic, as well as being home to magical entities called eternals. Magicians have

enable them to fulfil their constitutional role to support the proper use of magic by the Empire. These powers are grouped together as the Declarations of the

Interdiction varies depending on the kind of magic involved. Most commonly it makes a ritual illegal to perform, or a magic item illegal to own or create. The Declaration

twelve measures of one rare material that are used by an artisan to make magic items. Herb garden - produces fourteen herbs for use by a physick or apothecary

their loyalty to each other by creating a band. Bands draw on the hearth magic of oaths combined with magical bonds created by magicians to allow members

their archipelago. In the past they have regularly used powerful ritual magic in the pursuit of more living space, but these days they prefer to do their

vegetation invoked with powerful Spring magic designed to rejuvenate the area. One small area proved resistant to the magic released to heal the wounded hills

The Dean of the Lyceum oversees the most famous college for the study of magic in the Empire. The Dean of the Lyceum is an Imperial title in the Conclave

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

A bleeding pox take your manners. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. We could put a pig in that chair and put a crown on it - it would still be a ruddy

others. They make frequent use of poison on the battlefield, using herbs and magic to create powerful venoms to overcome their enemies. The Thule rule the wastelands

theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic

civil service monitors the fighting force of each Imperial army using Day magic, providing this IC information to the Imperial generals, so that they can

Empire's premiere college of Summer magic Penumbral Watcher - receives several unique items related to Night magic and espionage Scholar of Kragg's Hollow

order. Whether using Day magic to map a territory, evoking a shield of protection with Winter magic, channelling Summer magic to establish a beach head

Sarcophan are experts in the ritual magic of Spring, Autumn and Winter; they have little interest in or propensity for the magic of Day, Night or Summer (beyond

additional work on Heraldic Magic. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

waters of the Morass, meaning the region is now marshy. The powerful Spring magic enchantment, Hallow of the Green World, performed after the Winter Solstice

throughout the League and they are usually the centre of League performance magic. Not just theatre is popular however; there are rival opera houses whose

is just that the most commonly encountered form of Spring Realm magic is healing magic. Many people show no signs at all of being a briar before the bark

building was being burnt a dedicated coven of magisters evoked powerful Winter magic to place protective enchantments against fire on many of the texts. While

army will grow wealthy; a portion of this bounty in the form of potions, magic items, money, herbs, crystal mana, crafting materials and valuable materials

the supernatural effects apply also to the eternal. As far as the hearth magic that underpins amity (and presumably enmity) is concerned, there is no difference

uses magic to support the nation as a whole and Marcher traditions in particular. Landskeepers can use a variety of methods, besides hearth magics and rituals

known for its community of magicians, especially those versed in Autumn magic. Many of the coastal settlements here were plundered by the Grendel during

used for destructive or harmful magic; The Mask helps magic related to wisdom or divination; the Rod is used for magic related to authority or warding;

the studies of the Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun, a College of Magic specialising in Summer magic. The Icy Crag stands above the vale of Volchitrava, south-west

strategic use of magic; is appraised of the availability and effect of magical resources; and to recognises opportunities to use magic on the battlefield

the business of another house. For example, if another Imperial college of magic were constructed, the magistrates would almost certainly insist that a dean

them from performing ritual magic, and engaging with eternals. The most common reason for this declaration is an abuse of magic by misuse of curses against

their magic towards the service of the military, and there is a great emphasis on practical application over theory. Those who master ritual magic - often

theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic

One uses magic as a political tool to gain influence to better serve the entire Freeborn nation - the other is a lackey who uses their magic at the behest

lore for the benefit of the Empire. Instead of building their academy of magic around an existing spire, they created an entirely new one and called it

Bourse seat is a bone of contention for some Miekarovans. This College of Magic focused on the study of the summer realm was built in Volchitrava shortly

normal circumstances, a priest can spend only one dose of liao. There are magic items, potions, and even ritual enchantments that can allow a priest to use

around Syrene, most of whom are dedicated to the study and application of magic, or to exploration of the virtues of Vigilance and Wisdom. Syrene is best

of publications, covering subject from medicine to religion, politics to magic, and everything in between. The Library also publishes, and will help publish

but it would take exceptionally potent magic to actually destroy it - most likely some dire curse of Winter magic to leech the power from the stones. The

allows an artisan to create unique magic items. A runeforge allows the Empire to create new magic items. Creating a new magic item is normally a process that

conflicts. When the Imperial armies march to war against a foe that uses magic, the Urizen magicians work to provide what support they can. Swords, spears

led by a powerful Ghulai and her coven, who wielded the power of Spring magic against the Imperial defenders. With the aid of the Navarr - especially Megan

mountain top, dedicated to the mastery of magic. The arcane spires are the backbone of Urizen - they wield the magic that makes the nation powerful and are

herbs that are common throughout the Empire. These herbs are infused with magic which allows them to be used by a skilled physick to cure a range of ailments

the Summer Solstice 384YE. The army is able to use their mastery of Spring magic and their expertise with herbs to create powerful blade venoms to apply to

engraved with intricate swirling patterns and serving as a focus for blood magic of the vates who visit the library to study. In the middle of the table rests

to blood magic. Blood magic is most common amongst the Navarr, especially the vates. All blood magic has a powerful synergy with hearth magic of sacrifice

became known as the place to go for prognostication and the study of Day magic. While the Provost had the final say in the research agenda of the Halls

Druj sorcerers - but they needed a ready source of power to wield their magic on the battlefield, or to weave the enchantments that will help the knights

simplest choice is to spend your skills buying mastery of Summer magic. This is the most common magic in Dawn, and should help your character play a useful role

more hardy. As a striding migrates along the trods the unconstrained Spring Magic which is the heart of the vallorn is slowly leached away. The longer the

those with the naga lineage. Some of these naga-dominated halls disdain magic, preferring to focus on the arts of war and take a rapturous joy in battle

another in public. Use of magic: Using magic on another person is never in and of itself a crime. However if the effect of the magic meets the definition of

master multiple weapons, and perhaps learn a little healing or combat magic, viewing magic as one of the many weapons they can wield as circumstances require

Dominion. As such, an adjutant cannot be used to focus the power of ritual magic on an army regardless of whether the general is alive or not. Because of

curses and dangerous spirits have the ability to create a location aura. Some magic rituals such as The Chamber of Delights or Solace of Chimes also create location

Academy. It appears that when they laboured under the Druj, what little magic they possessed was stripped from them. The Druj it seems will tolerate their

Imperial Conclave. They are responsible for coordinating the use of divination magic by the magicians of the Empire. The title was amended by the Senate during

detect magic spell is no use in identifying potions or their effects; they are herbal effects, not magical ones. Some magicians use ritual magic to identify

combination of an assault by the combined septs of the Barrens and powerful Spring magic. When the Imperial forces struck into the Barrens at the beginning of 384YE

created order requires a clear statement as to its purpose and attitudes to magic, and a symbol similar to those possessed by existing orders that is used

Touched by Winter magic, draughir are marked by deep hungers, and a certain kind of deep wisdom. The Draughir are touched by the realm of Winter, a nightmare

campaign by Varushkan, Navarr and Urizen forces aided by powerful ritual magic forced the Thule back out of Nitrost, returning the territory to Imperial

Fortification Spy network Shipyard Sinecure Ministry Great work Embassy College of Magic Runeforge Folly Fane Any commission that is proposed by a senator will be

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

survived exposure to the heart of corruption, a combination of divination magic and tireless archaeology slowly teased our some of the secrets of the Terunael

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

as a college of magic is expensive. The upkeep on the Heliopticon network, costs the senate the normal amounts for a college of magic, and an additional

Touched by the magic of Night, naga are mysterious and passionate in equal measure. The naga are touched by the realm of Night, a realm of shape-changing

each camp Each nation has a single egregore spirit, created through ritual magic to represent the personification of the nation. The spirit may be present

built with weirwood would generate rings or herbs. Runeforge College of Magic Shipyard Spy network Folly Weirwood can be used to upgrade: Fleet - each

with mithril generates mine material or mana crystals. Runeforge College of Magic Folly Mithril can be used to upgrade: Mana site - each upgrade alternates

contains many grimnir, physicks, apothecaries, and magicians versed in healing magic, allowing them to offer aid and respite to allied soldiers who fight alongside

even sovereigns and have made an extensive study of esoteric magics such as hearth magic, peculiar regio, astronomantic tulpas and even more obscure occult

white granite would generate rings or forest materials Runeforge College of Magic Shipyard Folly White Granite can be used to upgrade: Business - each upgrade

Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a grandmaster is primarily political,

exports for Wintermark merchants are crafted items marked with runes. Both magic items made by Wintermark artisans, and mundane items expertly marked with

of our business against the Conclave's precious time using the scales of magic itself. If the price seems too high, then perhaps what you have to say is

stem the growth of the vallorn, Navarr magicians laid a powerful Winter magic curse acros Liathaven. Wither the Seed is a subtle, durable, malediction

generally expect to be recompensed for the magic they work. As adepts of Summer magic that aids warriors, and Autumn magic that can grant powerful enchantments

and most are skilled at using magic in battle. Yeofolk magicians are called weavers and are usually skilled at ritual magic. Most noble houses include a

anyone who can wield a weapon - even magicians who are skilled with battle magic - can take the Thorn pledge. The purpose of becoming a Thorn is to ensure

of one of four magical magic standards, created by the weavers of Weirwater. The bearer is expected to protect this unique magic item with their life -

service of the Synod. The Conclave(18) shall ensure the fit and proper use of magic in the service of the Empire. They will identify those arcane practitioners

while the magic did not affect the vitality of the weirwood trees directly, inexorable magic marked the trees with a permanent touch of Winter magic. The trees

their own expertise in working with dragonbone to supply the Preceptor with magic items useful to warcasters. The position of Preceptor is both a sinecure

eased the understanding of difficult theoretical principles not only in magic but in all advanced disciplines including mathematics and natural philosophy

improvisation rather than relying purely on formulaic rituals, tailoring their magic to the specific situation they are in. This is expensive in terms of resources

in the magic item lists. It is likely that such an item will need to be bonded, and will be a weapon, armour, talisman or group magic item. Magic items

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and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

for the stuff of civil engineering - and of those applications of ritual magic that enhance or support the creation of durable structures. There is some

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There is some agreement that whatever it is, it is not magic - even allowing for the fact that magic rarely has any effect on living weirwood, there is no

citizen is encouraged to learn a little magic, whether it is practical spellcasting or superior craftwork, but ritual magic, the mastery of the lore of the Realms

fortification, ministry, great work, sinecure, runeforge, or college of magic anywhere in the Empire. The commission must use at least 30 wains of white

week of the ministry being completed it had already been shortened to the "Magic Butcher" The Butcher is responsible for ensuring that all business taking

During the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal Sadogua pledged to provide a magic item to the Arcane Architect. This item takes the form of a wand surmounted

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

maintained and oversee the staff of Urizen Stargazers, skilled in Night magic, who perform the day-to-day duties of running the tower; it is the Watcher

as validation of the architects' economic philosophies. As a nation where magic is considered the highest art, it should come as no surprise that the Urizen

Night, although many wield Winter magic as a deadly weapon against their rivals. They are understood to collect magic items that can further enhance their

Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a grandmaster is primarily political,

Balsam, for example. She is also credited with the creation of a unique magic item - the Incarnadine Satchel. Sources agree that the Satchel had a unique

performing new magic is matched only by the satisfaction that comes from using familiar magic in new ways. They strive to find creative uses of magic, looking

this day, and the act of imbuing mundane items with a spark of power and magic is a proud tradition among these people. The Steinr delight in art and beauty

Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a grandmaster is primarily political,

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and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

recognised master of Night magic. In common with the other archmages, the Archmage of Night has legal ownership of three powerful magic items that make up the

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

an eternal to enchant the woods, but that the magic has slowly dwindled over time. Yet there is still magic here, of a sort. The workers of Weirwater Vale

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we suggest that you tie the ribbon around the wrist of the hand with the magic ring. Imperial coins You can learn more about magical items here. Coins are

road using crushed stone or rock. Fortunately the magic usually means this is not necessary, the magic of the trods ensures they rarely become impassable

personnel - equivalent to 5000 raw recruits. The civil service uses complex day magic to quantify the effective fighting force of both armies and navies, providing

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of battlefield physicks and chirurgeons, and magicians skilled in healing magic, who are more than prepared to take risks to help minimize Imperial losses

individual rune pages. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

This page details the Vigilant association; for the magic item see Silent Bell The Silent Bell is an Imperial sodality made up of citizens dedicated to

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contains many grimnir, physicks, apothecaries, and magicians versed in healing magic, allowing them to offer aid and respite to allied soldiers who fight alongside

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representing summer. It is covered in moss, and no-one has ever seen a hint of any magic from it. The vallorn of Hercynia is often characterized as "malicious" or

dedicate someone to the virtue to which you yourself are dedicated. No known magic item allows one to circumvent this restriction (the musical instruments do

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In the end, he included numerous references to the false Asavean god of magic, which incensed a number of faithful League pilgrims. Following the Spring

of Ice and Darkness have the ability to guide their respective college of magic to create a ritual text, it is rarely worth recreating such an object from

the same time as the wave of Spring magic was transforming Reikos. The regenerative forces unleashed by that magic made work on the school tricky, but

recognised master of Winter magic. In common with the other archmages, the Archmage of Winter has legal ownership of three powerful magic items that make up the

skill. A aura created on a magical item will usually last as long as the magic endures. A standard item aura on a non-magical item will usually persist

those involved. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

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works as part of the Conclave to protect Imperial citizens from dangerous magic. The Imperial Censor is responsible for safeguarding the Empire from malign

protect their vale. Most wardens combine skill at arms with a knowledge of magic, creating and using amulets, talismans and other items against the threats

be the authority responsible for ensuring prudent and acceptable uses of magic in dealing with the dead. While this responsibility has not been upheld by

concerns Economic interests Religious beliefs Magical traditions Hearth magic Territories Children Music Archetypes Groups Keeper of the Breadbasket -

Jotun and the people of the Mourn alike were completely unprepared for the magic unleashed by the Imperials. The thralls suffered along with their Marcher

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the two Imperial Orcs armies, but it is also the army most likely to use magic in pursuit of their goals. They garner favours, both through military aid

significant military force and the focused attention of the most powerful Urizen magic to keep the Legacy from falling into the hands of the barbarians. The garrisons

approach to ritual magic. Ever since the Bloodcrows have been led by a so-called Shaman Lord, and have made a particular practice of winter magic. The Bloodcrows

snow-bound all year round. Here the Commonwealth operates its great university of magic and engineering, and the grand Temple of the Common Good serves as a point

recognised master of Autumn magic. In common with the other archmages, the Archmage of Autumn has legal ownership of three powerful magic items that make up the

who abuse this magic for their own ends are a threat to everyone unless they can be stopped. Many threshers know at least a little magic, the better to

character's inventory when the downtime is processed. In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the Ketsov Mir Mozga in the woods of Karsk sends

shoring up their reserves of mana crystals and seeking out nearby sources of magic. A portion of this bounty in the form of mana crystals is passed to the army

the two Imperial Orc armies, but it is also the army most likely to use magic in pursuit of their goals. They garner favours, both through military aid

Temeschwar, and taking advantage of the opportunity offered by the potent Night magic enchantment that blanketed the Empire toward the end of 380YE. Completed

particularly in the nation of Dawn where it is widely recognised as a potent hearth magic. Many Dawnish see love as every bit as important as glory, and ofttimes just

who possess a deep and powerful love of magic in all its forms. Even the most cerebral stargazer is excited by magic - exuberant in their desire not just

the potent magic inspires a number of unpredictable effects and attracts the attention of the eternals of the Realm. The main thrust of the magic appears

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wounds they are experiencing. All of this can be found out with a quick overview of a target's aura. The priest can also perform a slower, more potent version

impassable to those who do not know the right route to tread. Some strange magic lingers here still ensuring the maze must be traversed alone and though each

and yeofolk of Spiral Castle tend to their weirwood groves, practice their magic, hawking and hunting, and commune with the eternals of the Summer Realm.

principle of a mage, is the understanding that all magic is political. The resources needed to perform magic are always highly limited - there are never enough

more focused towards providing a band of unconquered, as well as supporting magic with Spring rituals on the battlefield, tactics learned from fighting against

that Spring magic is the best kind of magic for healing the ills and ailments of the world. He would very much like to see more Spring magic practiced in

emphasis on graceful movements. Urizen priests draw heavily on the hearth magic of Essence to demonstrate their calling and most will adopt a symbol that

flowing water. The enchantment left him with a long-held appreciation for magic, but his life took a bad turn and he lost himself to the wantonness of living

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Shaman. The title holder is expected to be an adept at invocation or ritual magic, and ideally should be a shaman as well. They are responsible for protecting

have come here, along with many families who have an interest in Autumn magic. The town itself has become filled with magicians discussing their affairs

established at Runegrott, establishing the Runesmith's Law - the unique set of magic items that can be crafted only by Winterfolk artisans. In 381YE Arnburh,

curse. This time, sadly, the magic is more likely to be remembered for its catastrophic side effects. Unlike the improvised magic of Bounty of the Brilliant

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Solstice 383YE, allowing the Ketsov to trade that same expertise in crafting magic items that made them useful to the Druj to their new Imperial neighbours

potions to help power their magic There are two obvious ways the curse might be broken, using either powerful Spring magic to try and directly counter

eldest of the three, a mystically-inclined seer, highly skilled in night magic, and a talented apothecary. She was the most contemplative of the three sisters

Academy cover as far as possible all aspects of the game, including combat, magic, alchemy, physick, and the virtues. In addition the Academy provides "field

conduct treaty negotiations to specific subjects such as religion, trade, or magic. An ambassador is responsible for representing the Empire to a foreign nation

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some of the spies, the Palace of the Sleepers appears to be a college of magic, dedicated to the study of either the Night or Spring realms. It's impossible

tend the glade have a reputation for being dour and odd. Attempts to use magic such as An Echo of Life Remains reveal nothing - as if the dead had no names

occasionally offered as a reward to those who have performed awe inspiring acts of magic. The cider can be drunk by an unlineaged human to manifest the changeling

from carefully selected cocoons, many of them enriched with residual Night magic from the potent Empire-wide enchantment after the Winter Solstice 380YE.

associated with the study of Winter magic, and this is an excellent territory for a chapter that is interested in magic to be based. A magister will be right

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none over the actual vallorn. As any scholar of Spring magic knows, this is unsurprising. Spring magic is notoriously hard to control, and can at best be channelled

prefer heavy iron rods that can serve as effective weapons without the aid of magic. Whilst this look and feel page provides the ideal costume for the nation

and the details they provide, are insufficient to allow the use of ritual magic to scry on these territories. Furthermore, there is no suggestion that the

understanding of magic and astronomancy as the highest form of arete. They endeavour to study and use magic - primarily, but not exclusively, Autumn magic - to accomplish

a pattern for a magic robe that empowers ritual magic from a single realm, through the combined power of dramaturgy and the hearth magic of girding. Each

swan offering assistance, often in a similar manner to the aspect_magic#Beast Magic in the Varuhskan sense. Housed in woods north of Sandling and nestled

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final mighty door, above which is engraved the message "The ebb and flow of magic will forever match the ebb and flow of the Empire. Long live the Empire.”

allies fighting alongside the people of Dawn. In a peerless act of Summer magic not seen since the time of Empress Brannan, Dawn's witches have called forth

helped artisans create numerous wonders. As their numbers grew, they used magic to overcome the challenges of creating dwellings and producing food from

runs strong in League cities, where it is an important constituent of the magic of a performance. Facemasks are also a common element of fashionable attire

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Some Suaq starwatchers say that these nameless lights can be evoked to work magic. They are the law “things are unknown” - Wyr, or that rune that is nameless

thrones and take a year to construct. Magic could be used to speed the construction along, but there is nothing magic can do to defray the costs. A possible

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aura on a mundane or magic item and names the item The name given to a hallowed item must be in English A hallowing on a bonded magic item lasts as long

fantastic elements, such as the ability to wield magic and the presence of supernatural creatures, the role of magic is subordinated to politics and character

the field ready to wield their magic. The Storm Born are notorious, not just for their command of powerful destructive magics, but for the relish with which

focusing on retaining details?”. They didn’t say so, but I suspect night magic.” Ysabel turns rapidly to the idea of a night mage she knows she might speak

some scholars of magic claim that it is possible for something to be doomed, a controversial idea of a terrible confluence of hearth magic and fate that has

meddlers at worst. The hakima are highly skilled practitioners of ritual magic and custodians of magical lore handed down to them by Erigo, Guerra, and

from vallorn infestation. The vallorn itself is innately connected to the magic of the Spring realm. Speculation exists as to whether this means it is an

quality, representing the Coast on the battlefield, carrying out strong Autumn magic, and bringing song, music and joy to the Freeborn camp! "First to heal and

protection around the Duelling Field, containing the winter magic within and partially redirecting the magic of the curse to a more constructive end. Abigail's

political roles </picturecolumn> Cambion are influenced by the power of Autumn magic, meaning they tend to have strong personalities. There are certain patterns

ancestor-themed interactions. Shaman make good ritual magicians. Orc ritual magic often focuses around contacting ancestors, a role that is well suited to

the Lyceum is the Imperial title associated with the Lyceum, a college of magic situated on an island east of Siroc. Membership if the Lyceum is open to

the Circle of Endless Night - a coven of magicians well versed in Night magic responsible for protecting the marshes during the war with the Jotun. The

the coronation message of Empress Lisabetta (and in the wake of the Spring magic that washed over the territory in early 380YE), the establishment of the

gloopy substance that provides additional power to a magician working Spring magic, provided they spill copious amounts of their own blood in the casting. A

summit, the Master of Rings can commission the construction of a college of magic, embassy, fane, folly, great work, ministry, runeforge, or sinecure. This

resonances of Spring magic that can be overwhelming with very powerful magic. They assumed they could overcome the tendency of Spring magic to change and evolve

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