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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the Whisper Gallery the Dawnish enchanter Warwick de Alyons put forward a theory suggesting that Sung's real name may actually be expressed as music rather

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

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

In addition, everyone moving along the trods helps contribute to their magical effect, but the Navarr stridings are the most significant, moving long distances

lose and the less likely it is to enter the ward if it has any choice. Magical scholars see no reason that the ward would not be equally useful against

Some Highborn sources claim Guerra possessed the merrow lineage, but this theory has largely been discredited. Its roots can be traced to the writing of

effect through the entire army but it also creates a web-like theoretical magical construct. Because the quartermaster is part of a group, and because that

little peculiar. Olic the Wanderer is no exception. A philosopher of magical theory known for their cheerful disposition, the peripatetic naga flouts Urizeni

past-life vision. On rare occasions, an area may be under the effect of a magical shroud or obscuring magic. If the shroud has a higher strength than the

The people Culture and customs Look and feel History Religious beliefs Magical traditions We have updated the character generation system to allow Brass

impossible. Instead, they simply spread the ashen blight wherever they go. In theory, if they could be contained for long enough they would become dormant -

of the Empire that the Gift of Kaela represents no magical threat to their soul. The Gift is a magical power granted to every Imperial citizen by the eternal

appears to have made the powerful magical working especially unpredictable. Additional information connected to this magical effect can be found in Inkpot