must obtain a new resource in the new territory. This follows the standard rules for changing resources above. The cost to change resource still applies if

Sturdy castles and great stone walls protect the Imperial heartlands. The world of Empire is littered with walled settlements, fortresses, keeps, castles

Artwork by Emmanuelle Midmer This perennial flowering plant grows most commonly in cold environments, and is often called frost narcissus. The plant itself

The physick and the chirurgeon wrestle with death every day. You cannot use any surgical skills on yourself Surgical skills require both hands free and

Artwork by Emmanuelle Midmer The deep blue flowers of this delicate plant resemble butterflies. So perfect are the blooms that they trick other butterflies

positions, or sometimes national titles. They are governed by all the same rules as a normal Imperial title - you cannot hold more than one Imperial title

A true hero can overcome overwhelming odds. You must purchase the hero skill before you can take any other heroic skills You cannot use heroic weapon skills

Artwork by Emmanuelle Midmer The Imperial roseweald, also called the sanguine hibiscus, is a reddish-brown plant whose trumpet-shaped flowers are the colour

received until the end of the battle. If a traumatic wound has specific rules effects, then these effects are not affected by marrowort. The benefits apply

Artwork by Emmanuelle Midmer While the common vervain has flowers that are typically some shade of blue, the true vervain or Imperial vervain is known

category and can be used by any character. Larger flails are covered by the rules for great weapons. Must be over 42” and up to 60” long You must hold the

Ilium is more precious than gold for it endures when all else fails. Emperor Giovanni 3, 2, and 1 rings of ilium Ilium is a rare mineral that falls from

The Empire uses spy networks to spy on barbarian territories and armies. There is only a small cost to build and upkeep a spy network but to operate them

the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use to perform a ritual

to be part of a group that expects this degree of solidarity, with clear rules that lays out what behaviour is expected. Betrayal of the group is a unforgivable

A fleet represents one or more ships; it could be a single large swift vessel or a fleet of half a dozen much smaller vessels. In military terms, a starting

This page covers the ceremonial skill; for the Synod judgement see here. By consecrating an area, the priest creates a potent location aura drawn from

Sometimes the rules on a card will differ from the rules on the wiki. This usually means the card is leftover from an earlier version of the rules. In this

lose any hits. Some common queries about how calls work can be found in the Rules FAQ. Monstrous creatures are not affected by calls A Thule warbeast is a

Profound Decisions, that indicates the presence of the herb and includes the rules for using the herb. You must provide a phys-reps for any herbs that your

chaotic, the truth is that such transformations follow subtle but definite rules - living things in particular cannot be transformed against their will or

The magic of Spring is wild, unconstrained, energetic and vital. It is akin to the force that pushes a shoot up through the soil and urges it to grow into

Magic can heal or harm with equal facility. A magician is any character that purchases the magician skill. Becoming a magician allows a character to cast

Liao is often mixed with pigment and used to mark the forehead of the recipient. By anointing a person, the priest creates a potent personal aura on them

before the next event. If a set of orders turns out to break one of the rules - for example moving to a territory the army can't reach, or using an order

The Cullach march. A military unit represents a small band of approximately 20 skilled soldiers. The military unit could be as few as a dozen elite warriors

limited to the rules defined for that commission - so it cannot undo the effects of the fires of Surut as well. The only exception to this rule is when an

The dead, the maimed, the walking wounded. Both sides involved in a campaign take casualties. This is represented by a reduction in their effective fighting

love to compete in everything they do. The rules of the game are not to be broken. League society has simple rules but woe betide those who break them; they

A versatile spell, invaluable to the magical investigator. This simple divination is invariably the first one that a magician learns to cast. Every magician

to the normal rules for effective skill. 1 0 14 11 0 0 0 20 0 45 Enigmatic Staff Gain one rank of Night Lore, subject to the normal rules for effective

The magic of day is insightful, cerebral, rational and calm. It grants crystalline clarity, and unquestionable certainty. It is the magic of the conscious

The dedication ceremony forms the basis of all religious skill use. It teaches how to employ liao to gain the right meditative state to access spiritual

The magic of Winter is old, hungry, and cruel but also wise. The magic of Winter is old, hungry and cruel but also wise - it has seen all the horror the

Until recent years, the Empire had not had an Imperial navy since the days of Emperor Barabbas. A navy represents a large force of warships, capable of

The magic of Autumn is the magic of influence and prosperity. Where Summer enhances the capabilities of the individual or Winter diminishes those same

crystal mana to a Spring ritual, rather than just one, subject to the normal rules for effective skill. The Imperial Regio is a particularly powerful regio

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

part of our community. These rules apply at all times to all participants. The conduct rules are separate to the game rules, in that they cover how you

'death count' is paused, you are still dying, and subject to all the other rules associated with the state. If the chirurgeon does not complete at least 30

time. If a potion is a tonic than this will be specifically stated in the rules effects written inside the potion lammy. You must have a referee present

Exorcism removes unwanted spiritual presences from people, places, and things. Exorcism is believed to be one of the oldest ceremonies practiced by humans

The magic of summer is strong, youthful, majestic and awe-inspiring. It is the irresistible splendour of the mountain or the mighty oak, the soaring eagle

Letters sent with this ritual must be specially prepared using ink infused with iridescent gloaming Performing this ritual takes at least 2 minutes of

Performing this ritual takes at least 10 minutes of roleplaying. If the ritual is cast using the Imperial Regio it requires at least 5 minutes of roleplaying

Insight allows a priest to perceive the aura surrounding all living people. Through the power of this ceremony, a priest can perceive the aura that surrounds

our rules that say not to use those kind of public access internet forums to push IC agendas – and it's very much against the spirit of the rules – that

Performing this ritual takes at least 10 minutes of roleplaying. If the ritual is cast using the Imperial Regio it requires at least 5 minutes of roleplaying

Performing this ritual takes at least 10 minutes of roleplaying. If the ritual is cast using the Imperial Regio it requires at least 5 minutes of roleplaying

often end in death, or maiming, unless their opponents are very clear on the rules. They are also disinclined to stealth, ambush, or other guerrilla tactics