common liao to perform any liao ceremony. Anointing You can use true liao in place of normal liao to perform an anointing ceremony. This will create a true aura

some exceptions, performing a ceremony requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying. Some ceremonies also require the presence of

consecration ceremony and a dose of liao to attempt to remove an aura created with the consecration skill. The strength of the consecration ceremony determines

during the ceremony Anointing a character uses a dose of liao. It requires at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying to perform the ceremony and target

Shield. The ceremony itself allows you to create a spiritual connection between yourself and another character. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the strength

people, places, and things. Exorcism is believed to be one of the oldest ceremonies practiced by humans, and elements of its performance pre-date both the

enlightenment. These individuals are called paragons. There are some priestly ceremonies that require dedication to a single Virtue. Dedication is practised by

The High Exorcist exists to advise the Military Council on the use of ceremonies on the battlefield. The intent is that the priest who holds the title

the testify ceremony yet still contain information. A commonly cited tale refers to a Varushkan wise one from Karov who used the ceremony to observe a

law, rather than promote virtue. Abuse of priest ceremonies may include use of the excommunication ceremony on an Imperial citizen without them having first

will get a return on its investment. Priests usually oversee adoption ceremonies and often testify that the adoptee is now part of the family. This is

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

Obviously, they have large stores of lore related to Imperial funeral ceremonies, but they also have extensive information about the rites of Faraden,

to get the Imperial Conclave to interdict the ceremonies without success. In 186YE and 247YE, the ceremonies were stopped for a short time but in both cases

people, places, and objects with no intervention from practitioners of liao ceremonies, for which there is no easy explanation. The issue remains fiercely debated

ritual is made permanent, the effects cannot then be removed with the ceremonies such as anointing or consecration, and will overcome even a strong aura

which aura they are creating during the ceremony Hallowing an item uses a dose of liao. Performing the ceremony requires at least ten seconds of appropriate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;

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

clerics. There is no actual requirement for a bishop to know any of the liao ceremonies, as such rituals are not actually required to give sound counsel. Some

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 -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the year The Free Folk seek tutelage in the use of liao to perform the ceremonies Imperial priests take for granted. The national assembly of Highguard

School of Architecture, opened by the master architect himself in a grand ceremony during which he received an honorary degree. He gave regular lectures before

page relating to use of the insight ceremony. It talks about the contradictory results received when using the ceremony on bodies animated by the vallorn

and wounds on ritualists. It is possible for a priest to use the exorcism ceremony to dismiss a spirit prematurely. In the case of most spirits called by

but it is fundamentally an empty husk. Bodies are interred with minimal ceremony in quiet mausolea built on the lower slopes beneath a spire. They are rarely

forth around the spears, sussuration, some voices stronger than others. The ceremony complete, he stood a little straighter, throwing out his arms. "We are

Notes: The High Exorcist advises the Military Council on the use of liao ceremonies on the battlefield. They were one of the titles affected by the Constitutional

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

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

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

Lantern Ring as regalia. The ring allows a wearer versed in the insight ceremony who performs a thorough insight to discover if the person whose aura they

appear superficial; the arcane mark is not visible to a priest using the ceremony of insight, or a mystic consuming Ravenwing Infusion; it is visible only

Spiritually, an excommunicated person is held to be beyond redemption. Ceremonies performed upon a citizen who is the subject of a writ of excommunication

spire is “mature” enough to be self-sustaining. At that point a formal ceremony is held in which the two spires become independent but political ties often

lifestyle. He soon discovered that the ring offered an unexpected benefit; ceremonies designed to read the aura failed utterly when used on him. Within a few

sleep for those who join their wild dancing. The Jotun have their own ceremonies; marking the darkest hour of the night with the mournful horns that recognise

texts recognisable to any Urizen who might have taken time to study the Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society, will be delivered to the Grandmaster Tyburn

often crafted to resemble a flaming torch that can be held aloft during ceremonies, some are actually lit during a ritual. Others contain a lightstone to

An Icon of the Righteous allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Courage. It generally takes the form of a piece

showing Cora Holdfast. The Icon of the Devoted allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Loyalty. It generally takes

An Icon of the Watchful allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Vigilance. It generally takes the form of a piece

have learned ceremonies that enrich the lives of virtuous citizens and enhance an individual’s understanding of the Virtues. The liao ceremony of dedication

cannibalism becoming corrupt in body and soul. Several of Agramants rituals and ceremonies encourage just such aberrant behaviour, and there are several legends

- and indeed many sects use their Bishop's Chalice in all ceremonies, especially ceremonies of anointing. This item obviously takes its name from the League

not to be discounted. It allows a priest to perform a small number of ceremonies without the use of liao, which can be an especial boon to priests without

An Icon of the Industrious allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Prosperity. It generally takes the form of

of War. At the command of their General, they march with full pomp and ceremony, as only an army of Free Companies can. The Grendel – the former Grendel

battle. Orcs bury their dead in mass graves and the fallen are carried in ceremony until they are joined by others or their bodies can be added to an existing

Driven, also known as an Icon of the Ascendant, allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Ambition. It generally takes

the egregore will invite the hakima of the relevant tribe to attend the ceremony in addition to their friends and family so that everyone can stand witness

out this hearth magic in play - especially if it is done with a little ceremony. Gathering your friends and family together to share food and drink and

one of the first things tried, is the exorcism ceremony. Further investigation with the Insight ceremony reveals that they have no aura - they are not humans

commonly available to religious characters in other settings. Their liao ceremonies focus on the creation of roleplaying effects and dealing with spiritual

Scrivener on the Brass Coast. Many guides prefer to perform religious ceremonies in the open air, in the presence of other Navarr. This has led to friction

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

Doctrine with the addition of The Doctrine of Liao Ceremonies. "Some humans can consume liao and perform ceremonies in order to create auras. These auras change

flurry of carts and tents, impatient to see its completion. There is little ceremony when that day finally dawns and the first forge is lit. The nights are

concluding in The Brass Coast. Once the tour is complete, the Coronation ceremony will take place on field near Anvil (OOC Note: the Skirmish Field), where

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

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

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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

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

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

takes, a coven that uses it ensures that it takes pride of place in their ceremonies - in addition to its magical functions it is a potent reminder of their

engaged in the practice of paying lip service to any belief or religious ceremony that will grant them even the slightest advantage; they would happily pour

that uses it is careful to ensure that it takes pride of place in their ceremonies - in addition to its magical functions it is a potent reminder of their

that uses it is careful to ensure that it takes pride of place in their ceremonies - in addition to its magical functions it is a potent reminder of their

that uses it is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies - in addition to its ceremonial use it is a symbol of the oath that binds

that uses it is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies. The Dragonbone Orb is a potent representation of the bonds that tie a

that uses it is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies - in addition to its ceremonial use it is a symbol of their unity of purpose

enchantment is a location aura, similar to that created using the consecration ceremony. A location can only be under one aura at a time. This ritual will replace

potency to ceremonies of consecration. At its most basic it takes the form of a vessel used for burning incense or aromatic herbs as part of a ceremony. Generally

that uses it is careful to ensure that it plays a central role in their ceremonies - in addition to its ceremonial use it is a symbol of their unity of purpose

places for them to stay and places for meditation, prayer, and religious ceremonies would require 18 wains of white granite and 36 crowns in labour. It would

ritual. Regardless of the exact shape it takes, it is used in religious ceremonies and directly empowers the ability of priests to mark a target's soul.

performing a spiritual ceremony. Through use of one of these robes, a lone priest can greatly increase the strength of their ceremonies, either to create a

various parts of the Empire. The potential strength it offers to a priest's ceremonies which makes it appealing to active, adventurous priests such as a troubadour

the spiritual powers of a priest, allowing them to perform more potent ceremonies through the use of additional liao. While some priests are concerned about

pilgrims coming to Highguard in search of pure liao visions and to learn liao ceremonies. Yet The Way truly became dominant when the Empire was founded and the

ties to past lives. This is supported by insights gained from the Liao Ceremonies conducted by priests of The Way. These same insights revealed the nature

to a priest who is dedicated to none of them. It allows them to perform ceremonies such as anointing, consecration, and hallow, and create auras of Pride

magicians are also often priests, or have close allies who are priests, whose ceremonies of exorcism and anointing can prove helpful in aiding a warrior under

clears the mind. It suppresses other auras, even those created by priest ceremonies. The target becomes clear and collected for the duration, and is neither

it does so without impeding the sect members' ability to perform liao ceremonies. They have been popular in the Empire among sects dedicated to Vigilance

Synod, and access to the precious liao which is vital to some religious ceremonies, your group will need characters with religious personal resources. To

loyalty to a group of hakima. Sutannir Sutannir perform inspiring religious ceremonies for the Freeborn, and encourage people to exemplify and celebrate Virtue

to interview them, to explain the process, and then to administer to the ceremony after the True Liao has been suitably prepared. They aim to make themselves

as possible given recent unfortunate developments. A Grendel Master of Ceremonies will bring a traditional game played across the Broken Shore to Anvil

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

"invited in" in some profound fashion. According to stories, there are ceremonies known originally by the Ushkan bargainers that allow Watcher-in-the-Corner

properties of magic items, the know rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While

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

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

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

eternals or foreign powers, or through magical divination or religious ceremonies. Further information relating to the nature of the large conjunctions

with other icons, this ceremonial tool allows a priest to perform a Liao ceremony. Also known as an Icon of the Hearth, these icons often bear images of

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 Judge, or Icon

of the Carpenter, this ceremonial tool allows a priest to perform a Liao ceremony in the same manner as several other icons. These icons often bear images

determine how priests attend virtue assemblies. The ability to perform liao ceremonies does not make a priest. The ability to be dedicated to a virtue does not

lore and they formally adopted the name of the Pilgrims’ Guard. Since that ceremony they have been recruiting any who will devote themselves to the pilgrimage

accompany the swearing of oaths are often abstract designs. Some Navarr ceremonies include retracing the designs to encourage participants to relive the

from being young and inexperienced to being old and wise. It adores the "ceremonies of life" - the way mortals mark the transition from one life-stage to

shipping in the Bay of Catazar. Sutannir Sutannir perform inspiring religious ceremonies for the Freeborn, and (more importantly) organise the parties that follow

three days before the Autumn Equinox 384YE, as part of a book entitled Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society. The Childer of the Black Drop was a sorcerous

hard to acquire in the Principalities of Jarm, and without it the potent ceremonies of the priests of the Way will be of limited use. If the missionaries

magical method to deal with the aura (coupled with orc inability to use liao ceremonies) points to it being more than a purely spiritual effect. There are several

to create, and appreciate, works of art. Any priest who uses the hallow ceremony to create the Hallowing of Richilde will find that the resulting aura is

pilgrimage - and also to answer their request for tutelage in the liao ceremonies practiced by many priests of the Way. You can find out about these opportunities

them to Thornsong House so they can be included in the College's opening ceremonies for research and to celebrate the diversity of the herbal arts. Wisdom

Comparisons have been drawn with some of the virtuous auras created through liao ceremonies, specifically those created by priests dedicated to the virtue of Pride

enchantment is a personal aura, similar to that created using the anointing ceremony. A character can only be under one aura at a time. This ritual will replace

is generally a ceremonial tool that allows a priest to perform a Liao ceremony they have not personally mastered. Sometimes called an Icon of the High

palace was still under Druj control, these two "shrines" were used for ceremonies in which the ghulai of the Bone Serpent clan made offerings to their "spirit

immediately before the drink is served for example. There might be a simple ceremony involved in drinking it - perhaps you ask someone to close their eyes before

the Archmage of Summer to dedicate the regio to an eternal with a short ceremony that clearly names them. The Archmage could appoint any knight or witch

the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to: Record rituals and ceremonies create bonds Detect magic You'll also need to come to us if you want to:

magical method to deal with the aura (coupled with orc inability to use liao ceremonies) points to it being more than a purely spiritual effect. Of particular

unsettling familiar to some Imperial theologians. Axou use the same spiritual ceremonies that Imperial priests use. Liao is not cultivated in Axos - rather their

they are in the Empire, several Freefolk have been able to study the Liao ceremonies that Imperial priests take for granted. They are using some of the money

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

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

other members of the same nations to perform more powerful rituals or ceremonies. The Empire is primarily controlled by the politics that takes place in

protected by priests adept at providing comfort, and the use of the dedication ceremony. The shrine would focus on helping people move past their sadness, unburden

with as outlined in the treaty. Unlike the Druj, they do not perform any ceremonies - indeed they seem almost to make a point of how unconcerned they are

the year The Free Folk seek tutelage in the use of liao to perform the ceremonies Imperial priests take for granted, The national assembly of Highguard

applaud and endorse this decision, recognising that it is made in Virtue. The ceremony will be conducted in the Senate building at 3.30pm on Saturday this summit

of a Wassail After every harvest, Marcher farmers perform a traditional ceremony, a Wassail, to scare away evil spirits from the fields and ensure a good

the face of dreadful odds. After her death, she was interred with great ceremony in the swamps of Kallavesa. To this day Inga Tarn is remembered as a larger-than-life

of the Black Plateau, the Empire knows how to deal with this threat – ceremonies of consecration or Day magic rituals can deal with them and the locations

the year The Free Folk seek tutelage in the use of liao to perform the ceremonies Imperial priests take for granted. The national assembly of Highguard

places for them to stay and places for meditation, prayer, and religious ceremonies would require 18 wains of white granite and 36 crowns in labour. It would

we see a lack of factual written records that did not relate to magic, ceremony, or poetic entertainment. This is a tragic pattern the historian sees repeated

appropriate skill to take part in the ceremony. The effects last for ten minutes or until you next perform a religious ceremony. This is a tonic; the effect of

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

enchantment is a personal aura, similar to that created using the anointing ceremony. An individual can only be under the effect of one personal aura at a time

paragon or exemplar so far they have insisted on performing their own odd ceremonies of veneration, adorning statues in flowers or garments, wanting to touch

monument of white granite in the centre. Three times a year there is a quiet ceremony where the custodians irrigate each of the trees with barrels of water taken

Way to empower the ceremony of anointing, allowing the creation of durable auras, or the removal of the same. As part of the ceremony, it is common for

detect magic or operate portal to gather information, or employ the insight ceremony, you are free to roleplay that the information you receive comes to you

by people capable of neutralising the pillar with either magic or liao ceremonies. They will also need to take precautions against the miasma itself - such

been approached by Asaveans who want to be ordained and master the liao ceremonies Imperial priests of the Way take for granted. Ressia is not keen to make

against the Grendel Commission research into the origins of the Hallowing ceremony Approved by the Minister of Historical Research. Historical research concerning

Blessing Wheel is a tool used by priests, specifically during the hallow ceremony. It commonly takes the form of a cylindrical wheel on a spindle, or a circular

excommunicate ceremony as if you knew it. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Icon of the Justicar While you are wielding this icon you can perform the exorcism ceremony as if

to an entire sect of the faithful. It is often the subject of a Hallow ceremony, especially one that exemplifies or underlines the purpose or philosophy

would normally not be susceptible to a liao ceremony. It is only useful to a priest trained in the ceremony of exorcism. When such a priest wishes to use

provides information by incorporating a mirror. When you perform the insight ceremony for example you might study your subject in a mirror, while a detect magic

city of Timoj. As in the Empire, they support their preaching with liao ceremonies that create auras, and their words are being listened to. There has been

invites several of the Imperial commanders to accompany her to a particular ceremony. She reassures them they will be quite safe, and several choose to attend

spiritual cousins to the Empire, recognising the virtues and using liao ceremonies as part of their opposition to the government of the Iron Confederacy

called Treacher's Quill, and it apparently comes from a book entitled Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society. It allows anyone with even a rudimentary grasp

Doctrine, such as the Signs of the Paragon and Exemplar and the effects of ceremonies on the human spirit. Serrusto Upheld 246 - 240 11 General To reprimand

the year The Free Folk seek tutelage in the use of liao to perform the ceremonies Imperial priests take for granted, The national assembly of Highguard

detect magic or operate portal to gather information, or employ the insight ceremony, you are free to roleplay that the information you receive comes to you

that it might be appropriate to perform the ritual as a faux religious ceremony, that the gloaming and dragonbone be “sacrificed” to Sadogua, possibly

raised in the Iron Confederacy. While most of them know that magic and liao ceremonies do not come from some capering villain, a number of them still accept

show that they have been chosen - and will present them to the master of ceremonies at the start of the tourney. The eternal whose champions win the tourney

young friar named Richard Tallow and asked him to provide her with the ceremony of shriving - providing him with a significant endowment that ultimately

shoulders or carried seperately. Only when the priest is ready to perform the ceremony of excommunication is the cowl lifted, the shawl, veil, or stole raised

properly prepared, the mushrooms grant the power to perform spiritual ceremonies, or to see ghosts, or to gain visions of the Labyrinth. All that is known

that there are two priests there preaching to the camps and conducting ceremonies using liao that shows all the hallmarks of being Imperial in origin. There

their enemies, others use it as a time for political gatherings, holy ceremonies or as a time to reflect on the past season. Scouts have tracked a Jotun

When opportunity knocks, carefully write down its details. Since the Spring Equinox the Empire has been steeped in the power of Autumn so it should come

from the Barrens was sworn, they will perform a ceremony of reconciliation. This is a traditional ceremony among the Great Forest Orcs in which people lay

just three days before the Winter Solstice, another five rituals from Ceremonies of the Black Drop Society have become part of Urizen Lore. The Winter

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

part of the enchantment more vivid. It also seems that the excommunication ceremony, which normally prevents dreaming, does not interfere with the effectiveness

It's not uncommon for this ritual to be included as part of a marriage ceremony, or any celebration of love where those involved are keen to start a family

rituals have more prestige than those who know only the basic rites and ceremonies. There is fierce competition among warlocks like Orathator to possess

enchantment is a location aura, similar to that created using the consecration ceremony. A location can only be under one aura at a time. This ritual will replace

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

dealt with and the spirit itself confronted and subject to a ceremony of exorcism using a ceremony of puissant power. In Imperial terms, through the use of

swallowed up by the ice, either poor fortune or foul play, just before the ceremony began. Their lingering souls have presumably linked with anchors that prevent

Nemorian temple received the valuable liao they need to perform spiritual ceremonies, but this would also likely result in gifts from the grateful (effectively

various characters. It can be distinguished from the other costumes by the ceremony with which it is handled, and the part it plays in the drama. It is the

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

power allowing the priest to use their understanding of the dedication ceremony in a manner reminiscent of the techniques used to create dreams. Rather

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

of the Brass Coast and the Navarr like to use big, deep drums. During a ceremony, the drums are beaten with a slow rhythm that echoes a heartbeat, helping

Shields. The shield is of use only to a priest - only someone trained in the ceremony of dedication can make use of its powers. Whenever an ally heals the bearer

used, drawing as it does on the realm of Day, is often at odds with the ceremonies of the orcs and the shaman. Loud drumming, dancing, and fighting are ideal

woman as she was finishing the ritual. "Is that some kind of religious ceremony?" he whispered. Kasir snorted slightly and shook his head laughing. "Nah

played to produce a tune that an audience or other participants in the ceremony can easily take up with clapped hands, stamped feet or instruments of their

spend up to two additional doses of liao to increase the strength of the ceremony by the same amount. The ritual paradoxically creates it's own roleplaying

because so many of them are also priests and combine the rite with a funeral ceremony. Versions of Mark the Flesh Incorruptible have clearly been in use for

provisions - independent captains, and expertise - spiritual support and liao ceremonies most likely. How effective this aid will ultimately prove to be remains

the performance of the ritual with the create bond spell or as part of a ceremony to make or reaffirm an oath of fraternity or loyalty. The runes Verys and

of Glory. Unlike the orcs, they are entirely capable of performing liao ceremonies. The Montanians want the Empire to cede Hope's Rest to them They want

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

Assembly The introduction of a Doctrine of Excommunication which states: The Ceremony of Excommunication marks the soul in such a way that once it enters the

that went all the way back to its chieftain, whom he then killed without ceremony. He later remarked that he'd been enraged by the loose comment of a Free

to assess these people, and not impossible that priests trained in liao ceremonies, magicians who have mastered healing or divination magics, and apothecaries

the three approaches over others, especially when backed up with liao ceremonies such as anointing, hallow, and insight. There are three mandates that

movement. It allows someone already familiar with the most basic of liao ceremonies to carefully unknit an aura that exerts influence over someone's mind

season the Loom produces its first codified ritual with a self-aggrandising ceremony that Sanvar Isk tries to get as many of his volunteers to attend as he

addition denoting the end of the ceremony, he is careful not to let the surprise register on his face. With the ceremony complete, and the show over, the

grants confidence, especially the colour red, is appropriate. As during a ceremony, the ritual may involve the slow rhythmic beating of drums – symbolic of

crown or circlet, sometimes of red or white flowers, as part of a girding ceremony performed on the warriors who will bear the power of the ritual. Painting

roleplaying effect caused by this curse cannot be removed with the exorcism ceremony, and while it may be resisted for a short time by abilities such as those

reign, it is said the entire Empire mourned. She was carried with great ceremony from her home near Auvanne in Semmerholm, via Anvil, to the Necropolis

message is sometimes read verbatim, as from a scroll, with great pomp and ceremony. It might also be destroyed - it is commonly burnt (OOC Note: If you do

seeing more of the Empire. They are prepared to participate in any rites or ceremonies the Navarr use as part of their work, provided that is acceptable. The

responsibility it is to advise the Military Council on the use of religious ceremonies on the battlefield, and to co-ordinate volunteers using liao against malign

they must stop proselytising, and must stop practicing their peculiar ceremonies in public. Some of the actual paragons and exemplars might be recognised

include providing them with the valuable liao needed to perform spiritual ceremonies, but this would also likely result in gifts from the grateful (effectively

Isle of the Osseini. They're free to practice their religion and their ceremonies, but their community exists under the watchful eye of Saltbinder Grekodh

guidance. They recognise the same Virtues as Imperial priests; study the same ceremonies; harvest liao; explore the mysteries of true liao; look to the same doctrines;

the Howling Abyss. The Apulians are simply not interested in liao and ceremonies and auras. They assume that the priests, the bishops, and questioners

and Justice have banned orcs from any participation in their religion ceremonies. A very few - primaily those who honour the Axou versions of Ambition

Occasionally, they are accompanied by a small celebration similar to coming of age ceremony according to individual preferences and local customs. Historians might

enchantment is a personal aura, similar to that created using the anointing ceremony. An individual can only be under the effect of one personal aura at a time

settlers. Now that the new round house was complete, and she had conducted the ceremony to consecrate it, all her curiosity to know more about her hosts was flooding

enemies. Spiritual auras do not arise solely from the practice of liao ceremonies after all; enough people united by their hatred of outsiders can give

Highborn iconography, and form a key part of decoration, architecture, and ceremony; they are a potent symbol of the virtue of Vigilance. A common design used

Dawnish minds, marriage is a solemn expression of true love, an ancient ceremony that combines the potent hearth magic of love with the equally significant

sounds of the old culture. Painted - often sung during the binding of Thorns ceremony Ten Thousand Miles - song of love/travelling. Thorn Battle Cadence‎ - A

cult, and their account described the ritual as involving a blasphemous ceremony of worship for the fecund eternal. As a result of the investigation, an

Empire were successful and the the Great Forest Orcs were able to conduct a ceremony of reconciliation (as detailed in the As the Water's Dripping Down battle

soul of the target, removes curses, and temporarily prevents new liao ceremonies influencing the target directly. The implications of this are a matter

bursaries to enable the Free Folk who wished to do so to study the liao ceremonies in Highguard seminaries. Lady Eleonar Novarion reminded the faithful that

it seems quite likely that the burial was done with the bare minimum of ceremony; enough to convince any watching spirit that the proper honours were being

resplendent Imperial Senate. Two courtiers will visit Anvil in advance of the ceremony, to meet with the Archmage and Imperial Citizens who would like to participate

Adelmar simply took the opportunity to leave quietly with the least pomp and ceremony possible, his mind clearly focussed on the journey before him as it had

putting together a list of likely candidates, they performed a flurry of ceremonies and then immediately quit the area with their findings - which include

bless a union so we have left the ritual's role as a component of marriage ceremonies in place. The original purpose for this ritual was to address situations

offered up to the vallorn of Bendol. Some scouts are able to observe such a ceremony; there is a sense of pageantry about it as the "sacrifice" voluntarily

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

include: The ability to perform the insight ceremony three times every day without needing to use liao, know the ceremony, or be dedicated. Their aura is permanently

and during the civil war. They became dedicated to Loyalty as part of the ceremony of majority practised by their family, and studied the doctrines and tenets

brought with us to trade, should it be necessary. Brianne had studied the ceremonies, and with her aid we were able to receive the spiritual strength needed

through the night for the spirits of those who fell - yet their somber ceremony was not one of great sorrow. Their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters

bear the mantle can be intense. Those who choose not to partake in the ceremony are encouraged to wear a black sash to display their choice and it is not

regard. The judgement should also name the priest versed in the exorcism ceremony who will lead the endeavour, who should also be the priest to collect the

face before embarking on some important activity, or engaging in a liao ceremony, can not only brings out Highborn tradition but also allow you a few moments

Horace has invited their patron to give the keynote speech at the unveiling ceremony during the Spring Equinox. In addition to Camillius, it is expected that

the Virtue Fund should be made with a public announcement or presentation ceremony. Palladius Upheld 264 - 48 43 Varushka To recognise the outstanding loyalty

0). Assembly: General Raised By: Farren Silver Streams Judgement: Liao ceremonies are a vital part of the Way. We must ensure our supplies of liao can reach

Instead they train the next generation of priests in the use of liao ceremonies and how to use their power as members of the National, Virtues, and General

revealed it to any outsider. There is an opportunity to engage in a mystic ceremony on Friday evening The Kallavesi mystics of Wintermark gossip among themselves

dream a priest can cultivate through their understanding of the Dedication ceremony. While unguided, they can often contain images that reflect the concerns

Herminius also raised a statement urging Urizen citizens to attend such a ceremony and indicating where the tomb was found. Both statements passed with a

the spiritual aura is unlikely to be a mere hallow - the result of such a ceremony would have faded long ago unless of course it was created with True Liao

were attempting to complete the final stage of their magic. As part of the ceremony needed to break this curse, General Erkenbrand of Tyrsholm was crowned

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

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

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

harshest are reserved for Präster who abuse their position. In Sumaah the ceremony of excommunication is invariably a prelude to execution. The Präster are

agenda in Broker's Wynd, the spring regio should be gifted to Surut. A short ceremony and pronouncement granting dominion to the Burnt Steward would suffice

has always proved more than adequate to govern the use of this important ceremony. De jure, the Imperial Synod do not possess the legal authority to authorise

They assume that he will arrange for those who wish to take part in the ceremony to consecrate the orchard to Vigilance using true liao will join him. There

to wait until all five challenges are completed to perform the official ceremony to receive the favours which can still take place at the Summer Solstice

the laws of the Iron Confederacy forbidding the use of magic and liao ceremonies to journey and make their new home in the Imperial controlled territories

debates are hard to do well in live roleplaying and the reality is that any "ceremony" is always going to be dominated by politics. People vote for the candidate

the Eaves of Peytaht. While the Military Council chose not to attempt a ceremony of reconciliation, the Imperial Senate made a commitment to help them regain

A small group of his little scaled servants arrives with due pomp and ceremony at the Civil Service Hub in Anvil, bringing with them a proclamation. The

the ghosts, helping them to pass on from the mortal world, relying on the ceremony of exorcism only if all other efforts failed. The worst concentrations

catapults, and two covered battering rams carried by scarred slaves. Without ceremony, the machines begin to rain fire, huge rocks, and diseased corpses onto

goodwill. The slaves were deposited at Wendell's Hope in Miekarova without ceremony - dressed in warm clothes and with a note saying that they "had been purchased

favours before to the nobles of Dawn. At the conclusion of the girding ceremony, those upon whom the favours were bestowed became the recipients of powerful

serves its true purpose. The ring allows a wearer versed in the insight ceremony who performs a thorough insight to discover if the person whose aura they

and will hand over the Parliament of Owls ritual text to them before the ceremony proper begins. Glowing lights in the sky celebrate the victory in Tamarbode

Lightning on the Ice A number of challengers have been invited to a rewarding ceremony; Eadric of house du Froste, Eadric Fjellravening, Percival Tallstag, Silas

believers - creating miracles. They are worshipped through tithing, prayer and ceremony. 21 Records held in Free Landing, Madruga. 22 Records kept by the House

the eternals, a character must go to the ritual site and complete a short ceremony culminating in a commitment to meet the eternal's criteria. Once you inform

Wanderer also raised a statement urging Urizen citizens to attend such a ceremony. Both statements passed with a greater majority. Though the Crucible of

or prayer of some kind. She is clearly engaged in some kind of religious ceremony, but there is no sign of any actual magic being performed. She leaves the

gather information. They simply dispatch any Navarr they catch without ceremony. The trees help; there are places survivors can go, where they can hide

on Saturday at 19:00 The Sumaah Synod, with a certain amount of pomp and ceremony, have dispatched their delegation to the Empire to speak with the Cardinals

decision is made, the heralds and enchanters will participate in a girding ceremony, and then the army quality of the Eastern Sky will permanently be changed

formally became the twentieth Throne of the Empire in a glorious and touching ceremony. Celebrations quickly spread across the entire Empire, inspired by the

to resolve the concerns would be for a priest to make use of the insight ceremony to examine them for interlopers, and reassure the people of Ivarsgard that

Herminius also raised a statement urging Urizen citizens to attend such a ceremony and indicating where the tomb was found. Recent developments have seen

IT failures meaning that we need to take player details for rituals or ceremonies down by hand to seeing the impact of rule changes in action and whether

effects of any Druj miasma you encounter during the event. The insight ceremony will indicate that this is a spontaneous personal aura that can be removed

lulls in the fighting, the Jotun and the Wintermark engage in a strange ceremony of honour: wherever possible, each side allows the other to reclaim the

a dose of liao. If you have an ability to add additional strength to a ceremony you may use that ability in the normal way at the normal cost. 1 0 0 0

cooperates in the use of a religious skills, the final strength of the ceremony is increased by one, provided one of the participants is wielding this

you may spend an additional dose of liao to increase the strength of the ceremony by one. 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 3 10 Alabaster Cerement You gain three ranks of

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

using a divination effect - whether that's a magical ritual or the insight ceremony. Previously, a character had to actually perform the ritual to find out

season. 9 Chasuble of Majesty Grants a priest the power to strengthen a ceremony with extra liao for a season. 10 Sutannir's Promise Grants the ability