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

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

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

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

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 -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

relationship between troubadours and the people, and generally fairly little ceremony between them. The tales recounted by troubadours often include reference

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

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

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

can bring to mind the twisting paths of the Maze and perform an insight ceremony - quick or thorough - following all the normal rules but without the requirement

presentation as part of a girding ceremony - the favour is usually the last piece of equipment attached during the ceremony. Likewise, ritual magic in Dawn

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

escape. Over the years, a number of priests have performed the insight ceremony on vallornspawn husks. The results have been contradictory and confusing

us know about any character deaths that take place, or any rituals or ceremonies performed. You can find a form for providing post-event feedback here

symbol of Loyalty throughout the Empire, and are often used as part of a ceremony where someone undertakes an obligation for another, or as a part of marriage

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

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

not generally accepted as a true liao ceremony in its own right. Rather, some priests adapt the dedication ceremony that allows a priest and a pilgrim to

new Navarr mingle their blood with all other Navarr who have attended the ceremony, and receive the traditional Navarr tattoo, called the Binding of Thorns

market towners often have a second ceremony in which they beat the bounds of their shop or workplace. The ceremony is designed to remind all of the size

significance to any transition from one stage of life to another - a marriage ceremony may sometimes involve these two runes being drawn on the hands of the participants

advice they sought; and how to forge a permanent connection through the ceremony of the Living Bridge. Their techniques for embracing new ancestors are

supernatural cause. Spiritual Wounds affect the soul and require the insight ceremony to diagnose. Spiritual wounds affect the soul of the target and are often

trained in the ceremony of anointing to rekindle the passions of a target, replenishing their spiritual strength. As with any religious ceremony of the Way

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

was entombed in a small three-sided pyramid in the Necropolis, without ceremony. A trio of Urizen sentinels stand guard outside the pyramid to this day;

cause problems in the future. The Illarawm are very concerned about the ceremony of exorcism They would like the Senate to make it illegal to exorcise orc

Astute, and of course an Icon of the Wise. It allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Wisdom. It generally takes

liao to perform ceremonies which influence and affect the fate of their fellow citizens' souls. Few citizens consider these ceremonies to be magical -

simply through tales of the "good feelings" associated with services and ceremonies performed there while the ritual enchantment is in effect. The civil service

braid is usually burned as part of a ceremony of unburdening. Braiding in Play Braiding can form part of any ceremony in which characters declare a commitment

with several other icons, allow a priest to perform or assist with a liao ceremony that they have not personally mastered. The Icon of the Witness is often

and performing music for all important civic events, local festivals and ceremonies. While individual members may also perform as individuals and in smaller

some other icons, this ceremonial tool allows a priest to perform a Liao ceremony. These icons often bear images of paragons and exemplars closely associated

requirement for a referee to be involved in every single ceremony. In the end most ceremonies still require the use of a referee, but we were able to introduce

Ander Thresher in 250YE, it still possessed a potent ability to aid the ceremony of exorcism and was imbued with a "singular aura". Sadly the item was lost

a Varushkan leaves their family for the first time, there is usually a ceremony to mark the occasion, a celebration that culminates with one or more gifts

that uses one is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies. A covenstone is a potent representation of the bonds that tie a coven

bond with those who are travelling. This is usually done using a small ceremony or simple arcane rite designed to epitomize the nation's spirit. Invoking

powerful geas, never to share the Law with those outside Wintermark. The ceremony is conducted at the heart of the tomb in the presence of the Wintermark

relatively little fuss, in Dawn they are intended to be moments of pomp and ceremony, the better to reflect the glory of those involved. Crucially only those

portend well... The Darkest Road - 384YE Autumn Wind of War detailing the ceremony that unleashed the Endless Stalker