of the Druj advance leaving their precious library of divination and magical theory behind to the merciless orcs. Quality: Hills This region boasts some

Order of the Unfettered Mind therefore exists to: Expand the body of magical lore, theory and practice throughout the Empire Challenge any constraints to the

to your heart's content. Likewise don't be afraid to create your own magical theories - stargazers encourage each other to come up with new ideas for magic

impressed with your own cleverness.” He expounded the theory that the vallorn was not the result of a magical accident, but a calculated attempt to achieve something

perhaps related to the spirit); mirrored realm theory (the theory that there are four 'spiritual and mental' magical realms that are counterparts to the 'physical'

wild and unpredictable nature of powerful Spring magic. The most infamous magical catastrophe known in the Empire - the creation of the Vallorn - is inextricably

formulaic ritual should make sure they read through the information on ritual theory. Imperial magicians can attempt any ritual that is in Imperial lore if they

astronomancy and the music of the spheres. These represent bodies of magical lore and theory that can be used to add depth and significance to all magic, and

magic. It is possible to create a magical effect without performing a formulaic ritual. Creating an impromptu magical effect is commonly referred to as

An enchantment is a persistent, beneficial magical effect, usually produced by a ritual, or less commonly by an eternal. Formulaic rituals that create

of a band of soldiers an observer will still be able to see the swirling magical mists that surround them. What Night can hide, it can also uncover. The

an arcane projection to divine the properties of a magical item would be useful only for that magical item. The magic of the realms is most effective on

Autumn magic resonates strongly in any ritual that attempts to create magical bonds between members of a band. The Realm claims mastery over all magics

painful degree. Without the precise will of the magician directing it, the magical power simply continues to build and build until the ritual magician can

say that the magic of Winter is innately dangerous. They claim that each magical effect ended, each portion of energy consumed, and each incident of destruction

them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok. A target may be under

stature in many different ways. Rituals that enhance a character's raw magical strength fall soundly within the remit of Summer. Of the six realms of magic

specific ritual, item, material or magical practice to be interdicted The specific ritual, item, material, or magical practice must be explicitly named

the magical fortification does not absorb any casualties itself. A region may only contain one fortification, regardless of whether it is magical or mundane

core, astronomancy is a magical tradition that involves identifying patterns in the stars associated with fundamental magical and natural laws, and drawing

can benefit from bonding a magical implement to enhance their ability to work magic. Finally, some magicians focus their magical study towards battlefield

consecration, and will overcome even a strong aura created using such skills. In theory, a dose of true liao could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However

The Sentinel Gate is an ancient magical device The Sentinel Gate is the massive archway that stands at one side of Anvil. It is used by Imperial citizens

approach to magic. As with all magical traditions, magicians do not have to use blood magic if they don't want to. This is a magical framework that magicians

part of the magical working they are performing. They challenge onlookers to guess which elements are significant, and to unravel the magical purpose of

sense of detachment and clarity. Zenith is well known for its abundant magical auras and many spires have experimented with arrays of metal mirrors that

the magical fortification does not absorb any casualties itself. A region may only contain one fortification, regardless of whether it is magical or mundane

several villages. Most vales have a leader called a boyar. Anyone can, in theory, become boyar – while it is common for the boyar to be a warrior, there

warriors of Urizen makes them an important element of the Imperial armies In theory, each Urizen spire maintains its own defences, but it is common for spires

be submitted. Each order can submit one declaration per session, but in theory the Imperial Senate could create any number of new Imperial titles that

obviously, with many others). In retrospect, there were accusations that some magical conspiracy had been responsible for his appointment, but there was never

the magical fortification does not absorb any casualties itself. A region may only contain one fortification, regardless of whether it is magical or mundane

cement the Lyceum as the heart of magical research in the Empire and inspired a wave of enthusiasm for codifying potent magical rituals. It is also credited

current leadership, then they are expected to find themselves a new leader. In theory the leadership of a Striding or Steading is totally fluid - in practice

attempt the Test of Mettle and most scions of noble houses attempt it. In theory any yeofolk child can take the test, a fact of which the Dawnish are inordinately

Empress possessed no magical abilities; but this raises the prospect of how any occupant of The Throne who did not possess magical abilities might sit in

magic - primarily used in Dawn, witches draw on the symbolism of powerful magical creatures. Beast magic - primarily used in Wintermark and Varushka, but

were wealthy and well-connected but were essentially disenfranchised; in theory any of them might be inherit a seat on the Patrician Council but in practice

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

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

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

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

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

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