change from one status or condition to another. The Door is invoked in ceremonies to mark the passage into adulthood of children; it is also commonly invoked

Experiments have shown that auras created with liao ceremonies still affect orcs as do ceremonies such as insight and testimony so the majority of synod

power of some divine being through their warped approaches to religious ceremonies. While the propagation of blasphemous cults and the worship of false gods

many consider it fortunate to have a cambion bishop perform important ceremonies. The most successful often follow the fashion of capping their horns with

the Way. Unlike Imperial or Sumaah priests, however, they eschew using ceremonies which create auras (specifically they employ anointing, consecration,

weddings, funerals, births, victories, defeats, change of leadership, ceremonies of adulthood - will lead to both spoken and sung toasts. A typical Varushkan

enough to touch, you can determine the name of any specific rituals or ceremonies that could be used to discover more information about it. This effect

for interested citizens to come and discuss the finer points of the many ceremonies known by Imperial citizens. The most valuable tools used are the icons

by those who followed in her footsteps. As a result, Freeborn religious ceremonies place their emphasis on celebration rather than sermons. They celebrate

by extensive study of legends, relics, pure liao visions and priestly ceremonies to determine the truth and power of qualities. The seven Virtues are acknowledged

scriveners are the backbone of Freeborn economic life. Freeborn religious ceremonies tend to place their emphasis on celebration rather than sermons. Many

Urizen lore. Treacher's Quill was apparently part of a grimoire called the Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society. Three months later, a further five rituals

There have been spires devoted to the study of boundaries, of ageing, of ceremonies, of symbols, and perhaps most recursively, to the study of the studies

they perform the relevant ceremony. A priest of the Way may also use the Dreams of Courage when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with

this celebratory role, sutannir are also called on to conduct important ceremonies such as the coming of age or a wedding. Sutannir make no apologies for

same way that humans do. Although preachers cannot learn to perform liao ceremonies, and cannot become dedicated to a particular virtue, they can still preach

perform a liao ceremony even if they are dedicated to different virtues. Each member of the sect who cooperates to perform the ceremony may use a single

make them receptive to the voices of their ancestors. If successful these ceremonies open the ears of the orcs to the words of the ancestors, allowing them

looking to root out heresy and those guilty of less-than-virtuous behaviour. Ceremonies such as the Day of the Dead procession reinforce the idea that the living

they perform the relevant ceremony. A priest of the Way may also use the Dreams of Ambition when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with

concealed from the insight skill and similar effects. You cannot use any Liao ceremonies or use imperial liao while bonded to this item, and you either do not

effects, such as those created by the hallow, consecration, or anointing ceremonies. Again, it does not even register the existence of such effects. Casting

they perform the relevant ceremony. A priest of the Way may also use the Dreams of Pride when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with

have even used auras such as these to support spurious claims that the ceremonies used by priests of the Way are just magic. Worse, they have even been

powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies. Desecration: The removal of spontaneously created virtuous auras such

Orchard produces four bright red apples; pieces of fruit that can be used in ceremonies when performed by someone dedicated to Prosperity This title is appointed

There is a strongly-held belief in some sects that certain ceremonies have effects that will follow a dying person into the Labyrinth. They believe that

were especially keen to learn the intricacies of liao use, especially the ceremonies of excommunication, and insight. While they had clearly studied the Way

preparation also allowed the user to perceive the effects of certain religious ceremonies, without the use of liao. Form: Infusion. Description: This crumbly red

younger apprentice who learns the storytelling craft and the priestly ceremonies by travelling alongside the older priest. ...could not see the Wisdom

Empress Lisabetta married Juha the Cave Spider of Varushka in a private ceremony held in the Senate building during the Anvil summit. At the Summer Solstice

substance called liao. They used liao to experience visions, and in other ceremonies, that revealed the Labyrinth of Ages. This enlightenment, about the immortal

then subjected to horrific torture and malice. Through the use of twisted ceremonies and powerful infusions of unknown herbs, the Druj twisted the very spirit

Processing resource enchantments or personal enchantments Performing liao ceremonies Not all members of the civil service or egregore team can help with basic

The Palace of Orieb was once home to two "shrines" that were used for ceremonies in which the ghulai of the Bone Serpent clan made offerings to their "spirit

they can still be dedicated to a virtue, even if they cannot employ the ceremonies of a priest. Requires a dose of liao and at least ten seconds appropriate

as part of the procedure, but while they have performed many of these ceremonies, they do not know everything. The simplest piece of advice is this: the

with a stole of a single colour. Some priests, especially when performing ceremonies, cover their entire face with a veil or shawl, in honour of the Veiled

metal candlesticks, in which beeswax candles are burnt during exorcism ceremonies. Form: Weapon. Takes the form of an icon. You must be holding this item

mirrors, cowls and veils or donations of clothing. Similarly, symbolic ceremonies of adoption or marriage might be employed, often followed by an equally

directly interact with or influence the Imperial Virtues in the way that Liao Ceremonies do. While Irremais may be evoked to grant wisdom, it has no special ability

lore shortly before the Winter Solstice 384YE, as part of a book entitled Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society. The attendants of the Great Library were deeply

important for allowing them access to the liao they need to practice their ceremonies than for the votes they provide in the Imperial Synod. Reikos is about

times, finding them overly dogmatic and too focused on the pursuit of liao ceremonies over personal spirituality. In a letter to Erigo, who was an early devotee

The easiest way for an Imperial citizen to create an aura is using a liao ceremony and the appropriate skill. People experience auras in different ways -

Over winter of 2013/2014 we carried out a review of the rules from the third year of Empire. As a result of that review we implemented some changes to

Through this ceremony, a priest can place powerful, enduring marks on a living subject, which are visible to the insight ceremony. The Way teaches that

Tisanes of the Labyrinth Liao-based preparations that empower religious ceremonies with extra strength. Tonics of the Deep Forest Potions that enhance a

the "Temple of Tempest Jade". On more than one occasion, spies reported ceremonies atop the cliffs in which shackled slaves were forced to leap to their

broken or worn beyond repair, League Troupes perform a funeral with great ceremony for it, attending masked and dressed as dramaturgical characters enacting