Barien, the Iron Duke Challenges, worth, tests Meraud, the Golden Magician Magic, enchantment Rhianos, Regent of the Eternal Sea The sea, seafarers, adventure

The Conclave is charged with oversight of magic across the Empire. Its remit includes encouraging the use of magic in the best interests of the Imperial citizens;

enchantment. Overview Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic Battlefield Rituals Enchantments Curses Ilium Ritual Theory Magic Items Herbs

wax and wane with the hour or the season. Some are only detectable with magic, others cause effects that are so pronounced that you cannot fail to realize

ilium. Detect magic can identify the presence of a curse Divination rituals may provide more information on the nature of a curse The detect magic incantation

that moridun specializes in. The Grendel seem to view the use of ritual magic as a profoundly economic activity. The most powerful magician among the Grendel

Imperial lore. Overview Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic Battlefield Rituals Enchantments Curses Ilium Ritual Theory Magic Items Herbs

parts of Karsk. Magic is at the heart of the Thule nation; where others may value physical strength, the Thule value the use of magic. They are ruthless

master it. Overview Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic Battlefield Rituals Enchantments Curses Ilium Ritual Theory Magic Items Herbs

repair shattered limbs. Like all other intelligent beings the Jotun employ magic, but they do not seem to consider it a particularly appropriate weapon for

Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a grandmaster is primarily political,

Gate. Autumn magic can be used to create a link between the Empire and a barbarian or a foreigner to allow them to use the Gate - and Night magic can transform

don't tell you what you want to do or how you want to react - there is no magic that can exert complete control over your mind in Empire. Instead all roleplaying

constellation in ritual magic or spellcasting. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic

describe the method of creating a magic item. Any artisan can study a schema and master the methods involved in creating the magic item it describes. There are

you. Magic calls usually represent magical effects that debilitate or weaken the target You must strike the target with a wand, rod, or staff Magic calls

else. Night magic cannot mend items, for example. Ritual theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting

own distinct history and culture as well as being important for politics, magic, and war. Your choice of territory can have a big important on your character

Lineage is a touch of magic in the blood. Lineage represents the touch of magic on a human, and can occur in many ways. Parents with lineage often give

— while the core ideas of magic are settled, Urizen magicians can still find much to argue about. Not just the nature of magic and reality, but the application

same cast member. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

the effect. Overview Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic Battlefield Rituals Enchantments Curses Ilium Ritual Theory Magic Items Herbs

directly while it remains sustained by Spring magic is a recipe for disaster. Instead the Navarr use the magic of the trods, to drain the Spring energy from

rejuvenated - and reconfigured - by a wave of Spring magic that swept Reikos in early 380YE. The magic saw the restoration of great swathes of forest, and

Magic is dangerous, and selfish magic doubly so. When the cities of Navarr were consumed by the vallorn, much of the Navarr magical lore was preserved

the ground. Apart from a few isolated spires hidden beneath veils of Night magic, much of the population of Zenith has been displaced. Refugees fled to Redoubt

different realm. Found in the Day realm, and used in the performance of Day magic. Over time, this miraculous pigment slowly changes colour from deep purple

theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic

are allowed to practice ritual magic in Jarm, although many of the citizens know an incantation or two. Jarmish ritual magic tends to be a combination of

how magic should be used. They are made up of like-minded individuals and exist to bring together magicians who share a common vision for how magic should

impossible to perform using Day magic. Ritual theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic

the magic of Autumn itself is rarely the right tool to use. Ritual theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting

A college of magic allows the creation of new formulaic rituals. A formulaic ritual can take decades to complete, requiring extensive resources and many

distasteful others may find it. Poison, disease, treachery, ambush, dark magic, torture, wholesale destruction - all are simply tools to be used as needed

the mortal realm. These realms are innately connected to the practice of magic, as well as being home to magical entities called eternals. Magicians have

enable them to fulfil their constitutional role to support the proper use of magic by the Empire. These powers are grouped together as the Declarations of the

Interdiction varies depending on the kind of magic involved. Most commonly it makes a ritual illegal to perform, or a magic item illegal to own or create. The Declaration

twelve measures of one rare material that are used by an artisan to make magic items. Herb garden - produces fourteen herbs for use by a physick or apothecary

their archipelago. In the past they have regularly used powerful ritual magic in the pursuit of more living space, but these days they prefer to do their

their loyalty to each other by creating a band. Bands draw on the hearth magic of oaths combined with magical bonds created by magicians to allow members

vegetation invoked with powerful Spring magic designed to rejuvenate the area. One small area proved resistant to the magic released to heal the wounded hills

The Dean of the Lyceum oversees the most famous college for the study of magic in the Empire. The Dean of the Lyceum is an Imperial title in the Conclave

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

A bleeding pox take your manners. Having a beard doesn't make you wise. We could put a pig in that chair and put a crown on it - it would still be a ruddy

theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic

others. They make frequent use of poison on the battlefield, using herbs and magic to create powerful venoms to overcome their enemies. The Thule rule the wastelands

civil service monitors the fighting force of each Imperial army using Day magic, providing this IC information to the Imperial generals, so that they can

Empire's premiere college of Summer magic Penumbral Watcher - receives several unique items related to Night magic and espionage Scholar of Kragg's Hollow

order. Whether using Day magic to map a territory, evoking a shield of protection with Winter magic, channelling Summer magic to establish a beach head

Sarcophan are experts in the ritual magic of Spring, Autumn and Winter; they have little interest in or propensity for the magic of Day, Night or Summer (beyond

waters of the Morass, meaning the region is now marshy. The powerful Spring magic enchantment, Hallow of the Green World, performed after the Winter Solstice

is just that the most commonly encountered form of Spring Realm magic is healing magic. Many people show no signs at all of being a briar before the bark

throughout the League and they are usually the centre of League performance magic. Not just theatre is popular however; there are rival opera houses whose

additional work on Heraldic Magic. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

building was being burnt a dedicated coven of magisters evoked powerful Winter magic to place protective enchantments against fire on many of the texts. While

army will grow wealthy; a portion of this bounty in the form of potions, magic items, money, herbs, crystal mana, crafting materials and valuable materials

the supernatural effects apply also to the eternal. As far as the hearth magic that underpins amity (and presumably enmity) is concerned, there is no difference

uses magic to support the nation as a whole and Marcher traditions in particular. Landskeepers can use a variety of methods, besides hearth magics and rituals

known for its community of magicians, especially those versed in Autumn magic. Many of the coastal settlements here were plundered by the Grendel during

used for destructive or harmful magic; The Mask helps magic related to wisdom or divination; the Rod is used for magic related to authority or warding;

the studies of the Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun, a College of Magic specialising in Summer magic. The Icy Crag stands above the vale of Volchitrava, south-west

strategic use of magic; is appraised of the availability and effect of magical resources; and to recognises opportunities to use magic on the battlefield

them from performing ritual magic, and engaging with eternals. The most common reason for this declaration is an abuse of magic by misuse of curses against

the business of another house. For example, if another Imperial college of magic were constructed, the magistrates would almost certainly insist that a dean

their magic towards the service of the military, and there is a great emphasis on practical application over theory. Those who master ritual magic - often

theory Spring magic Summer magic Autumn magic Winter magic Day magic Night magic Spellcasting Rituals Formulaic Rituals Spontaneous Magic

One uses magic as a political tool to gain influence to better serve the entire Freeborn nation - the other is a lackey who uses their magic at the behest

lore for the benefit of the Empire. Instead of building their academy of magic around an existing spire, they created an entirely new one and called it

Bourse seat is a bone of contention for some Miekarovans. This College of Magic focused on the study of the summer realm was built in Volchitrava shortly

normal circumstances, a priest can spend only one dose of liao. There are magic items, potions, and even ritual enchantments that can allow a priest to use

around Syrene, most of whom are dedicated to the study and application of magic, or to exploration of the virtues of Vigilance and Wisdom. Syrene is best

allows an artisan to create unique magic items. A runeforge allows the Empire to create new magic items. Creating a new magic item is normally a process that

but it would take exceptionally potent magic to actually destroy it - most likely some dire curse of Winter magic to leech the power from the stones. The

conflicts. When the Imperial armies march to war against a foe that uses magic, the Urizen magicians work to provide what support they can. Swords, spears

of publications, covering subject from medicine to religion, politics to magic, and everything in between. The Library also publishes, and will help publish

led by a powerful Ghulai and her coven, who wielded the power of Spring magic against the Imperial defenders. With the aid of the Navarr - especially Megan

mountain top, dedicated to the mastery of magic. The arcane spires are the backbone of Urizen - they wield the magic that makes the nation powerful and are

herbs that are common throughout the Empire. These herbs are infused with magic which allows them to be used by a skilled physick to cure a range of ailments

the Summer Solstice 384YE. The army is able to use their mastery of Spring magic and their expertise with herbs to create powerful blade venoms to apply to

engraved with intricate swirling patterns and serving as a focus for blood magic of the vates who visit the library to study. In the middle of the table rests

became known as the place to go for prognostication and the study of Day magic. While the Provost had the final say in the research agenda of the Halls

to blood magic. Blood magic is most common amongst the Navarr, especially the vates. All blood magic has a powerful synergy with hearth magic of sacrifice

Druj sorcerers - but they needed a ready source of power to wield their magic on the battlefield, or to weave the enchantments that will help the knights

simplest choice is to spend your skills buying mastery of Summer magic. This is the most common magic in Dawn, and should help your character play a useful role

more hardy. As a striding migrates along the trods the unconstrained Spring Magic which is the heart of the vallorn is slowly leached away. The longer the

another in public. Use of magic: Using magic on another person is never in and of itself a crime. However if the effect of the magic meets the definition of

those with the naga lineage. Some of these naga-dominated halls disdain magic, preferring to focus on the arts of war and take a rapturous joy in battle

master multiple weapons, and perhaps learn a little healing or combat magic, viewing magic as one of the many weapons they can wield as circumstances require

Academy. It appears that when they laboured under the Druj, what little magic they possessed was stripped from them. The Druj it seems will tolerate their

Dominion. As such, an adjutant cannot be used to focus the power of ritual magic on an army regardless of whether the general is alive or not. Because of

curses and dangerous spirits have the ability to create a location aura. Some magic rituals such as The Chamber of Delights or Solace of Chimes also create location

Imperial Conclave. They are responsible for coordinating the use of divination magic by the magicians of the Empire. The title was amended by the Senate during

detect magic spell is no use in identifying potions or their effects; they are herbal effects, not magical ones. Some magicians use ritual magic to identify

combination of an assault by the combined septs of the Barrens and powerful Spring magic. When the Imperial forces struck into the Barrens at the beginning of 384YE

created order requires a clear statement as to its purpose and attitudes to magic, and a symbol similar to those possessed by existing orders that is used

Touched by Winter magic, draughir are marked by deep hungers, and a certain kind of deep wisdom. The Draughir are touched by the realm of Winter, a nightmare

campaign by Varushkan, Navarr and Urizen forces aided by powerful ritual magic forced the Thule back out of Nitrost, returning the territory to Imperial

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

Fortification Spy network Shipyard Sinecure Ministry Great work Embassy College of Magic Runeforge Folly Fane Any commission that is proposed by a senator will be

as a college of magic is expensive. The upkeep on the Heliopticon network, costs the senate the normal amounts for a college of magic, and an additional

survived exposure to the heart of corruption, a combination of divination magic and tireless archaeology slowly teased our some of the secrets of the Terunael

Touched by the magic of Night, naga are mysterious and passionate in equal measure. The naga are touched by the realm of Night, a realm of shape-changing

each camp Each nation has a single egregore spirit, created through ritual magic to represent the personification of the nation. The spirit may be present

even sovereigns and have made an extensive study of esoteric magics such as hearth magic, peculiar regio, astronomantic tulpas and even more obscure occult

contains many grimnir, physicks, apothecaries, and magicians versed in healing magic, allowing them to offer aid and respite to allied soldiers who fight alongside

built with weirwood would generate rings or herbs. Runeforge College of Magic Shipyard Spy network Folly Weirwood can be used to upgrade: Fleet - each

with mithril generates mine material or mana crystals. Runeforge College of Magic Folly Mithril can be used to upgrade: Mana site - each upgrade alternates

Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a grandmaster is primarily political,

exports for Wintermark merchants are crafted items marked with runes. Both magic items made by Wintermark artisans, and mundane items expertly marked with

white granite would generate rings or forest materials Runeforge College of Magic Shipyard Folly White Granite can be used to upgrade: Business - each upgrade

of our business against the Conclave's precious time using the scales of magic itself. If the price seems too high, then perhaps what you have to say is

stem the growth of the vallorn, Navarr magicians laid a powerful Winter magic curse acros Liathaven. Wither the Seed is a subtle, durable, malediction

generally expect to be recompensed for the magic they work. As adepts of Summer magic that aids warriors, and Autumn magic that can grant powerful enchantments

and most are skilled at using magic in battle. Yeofolk magicians are called weavers and are usually skilled at ritual magic. Most noble houses include a

anyone who can wield a weapon - even magicians who are skilled with battle magic - can take the Thorn pledge. The purpose of becoming a Thorn is to ensure

of one of four magical magic standards, created by the weavers of Weirwater. The bearer is expected to protect this unique magic item with their life -

service of the Synod. The Conclave(18) shall ensure the fit and proper use of magic in the service of the Empire. They will identify those arcane practitioners

while the magic did not affect the vitality of the weirwood trees directly, inexorable magic marked the trees with a permanent touch of Winter magic. The trees

their own expertise in working with dragonbone to supply the Preceptor with magic items useful to warcasters. The position of Preceptor is both a sinecure

eased the understanding of difficult theoretical principles not only in magic but in all advanced disciplines including mathematics and natural philosophy

improvisation rather than relying purely on formulaic rituals, tailoring their magic to the specific situation they are in. This is expensive in terms of resources

in the magic item lists. It is likely that such an item will need to be bonded, and will be a weapon, armour, talisman or group magic item. Magic items

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

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and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

There is some agreement that whatever it is, it is not magic - even allowing for the fact that magic rarely has any effect on living weirwood, there is no

for the stuff of civil engineering - and of those applications of ritual magic that enhance or support the creation of durable structures. There is some

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citizen is encouraged to learn a little magic, whether it is practical spellcasting or superior craftwork, but ritual magic, the mastery of the lore of the Realms

week of the ministry being completed it had already been shortened to the "Magic Butcher" The Butcher is responsible for ensuring that all business taking

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

fortification, ministry, great work, sinecure, runeforge, or college of magic anywhere in the Empire. The commission must use at least 30 wains of white

During the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal Sadogua pledged to provide a magic item to the Arcane Architect. This item takes the form of a wand surmounted

Night, although many wield Winter magic as a deadly weapon against their rivals. They are understood to collect magic items that can further enhance their

maintained and oversee the staff of Urizen Stargazers, skilled in Night magic, who perform the day-to-day duties of running the tower; it is the Watcher

as validation of the architects' economic philosophies. As a nation where magic is considered the highest art, it should come as no surprise that the Urizen

Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a grandmaster is primarily political,

performing new magic is matched only by the satisfaction that comes from using familiar magic in new ways. They strive to find creative uses of magic, looking

Balsam, for example. She is also credited with the creation of a unique magic item - the Incarnadine Satchel. Sources agree that the Satchel had a unique

this day, and the act of imbuing mundane items with a spark of power and magic is a proud tradition among these people. The Steinr delight in art and beauty

Conclave's resources. The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a grandmaster is primarily political,

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

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and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

recognised master of Night magic. In common with the other archmages, the Archmage of Night has legal ownership of three powerful magic items that make up the

and where formal magic is predictable and reliable, hearth magic is none of these things. While the principles that underlie hearth magic are common throughout

an eternal to enchant the woods, but that the magic has slowly dwindled over time. Yet there is still magic here, of a sort. The workers of Weirwater Vale

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we suggest that you tie the ribbon around the wrist of the hand with the magic ring. Imperial coins You can learn more about magical items here. Coins are

road using crushed stone or rock. Fortunately the magic usually means this is not necessary, the magic of the trods ensures they rarely become impassable

personnel - equivalent to 5000 raw recruits. The civil service uses complex day magic to quantify the effective fighting force of both armies and navies, providing

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individual rune pages. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

of battlefield physicks and chirurgeons, and magicians skilled in healing magic, who are more than prepared to take risks to help minimize Imperial losses

This page details the Vigilant association; for the magic item see Silent Bell The Silent Bell is an Imperial sodality made up of citizens dedicated to

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contains many grimnir, physicks, apothecaries, and magicians versed in healing magic, allowing them to offer aid and respite to allied soldiers who fight alongside

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representing summer. It is covered in moss, and no-one has ever seen a hint of any magic from it. The vallorn of Hercynia is often characterized as "malicious" or

dedicate someone to the virtue to which you yourself are dedicated. No known magic item allows one to circumvent this restriction (the musical instruments do

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In the end, he included numerous references to the false Asavean god of magic, which incensed a number of faithful League pilgrims. Following the Spring

recognised master of Winter magic. In common with the other archmages, the Archmage of Winter has legal ownership of three powerful magic items that make up the

of Ice and Darkness have the ability to guide their respective college of magic to create a ritual text, it is rarely worth recreating such an object from

the same time as the wave of Spring magic was transforming Reikos. The regenerative forces unleashed by that magic made work on the school tricky, but

those involved. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

skill. A aura created on a magical item will usually last as long as the magic endures. A standard item aura on a non-magical item will usually persist

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works as part of the Conclave to protect Imperial citizens from dangerous magic. The Imperial Censor is responsible for safeguarding the Empire from malign

protect their vale. Most wardens combine skill at arms with a knowledge of magic, creating and using amulets, talismans and other items against the threats

be the authority responsible for ensuring prudent and acceptable uses of magic in dealing with the dead. While this responsibility has not been upheld by

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Jotun and the people of the Mourn alike were completely unprepared for the magic unleashed by the Imperials. The thralls suffered along with their Marcher

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the two Imperial Orcs armies, but it is also the army most likely to use magic in pursuit of their goals. They garner favours, both through military aid

approach to ritual magic. Ever since the Bloodcrows have been led by a so-called Shaman Lord, and have made a particular practice of winter magic. The Bloodcrows

significant military force and the focused attention of the most powerful Urizen magic to keep the Legacy from falling into the hands of the barbarians. The garrisons

who abuse this magic for their own ends are a threat to everyone unless they can be stopped. Many threshers know at least a little magic, the better to

recognised master of Autumn magic. In common with the other archmages, the Archmage of Autumn has legal ownership of three powerful magic items that make up the

snow-bound all year round. Here the Commonwealth operates its great university of magic and engineering, and the grand Temple of the Common Good serves as a point

character's inventory when the downtime is processed. In addition to the magic items created by the Ketsov, the Ketsov Mir Mozga in the woods of Karsk sends

shoring up their reserves of mana crystals and seeking out nearby sources of magic. A portion of this bounty in the form of mana crystals is passed to the army

the two Imperial Orc armies, but it is also the army most likely to use magic in pursuit of their goals. They garner favours, both through military aid

particularly in the nation of Dawn where it is widely recognised as a potent hearth magic. Many Dawnish see love as every bit as important as glory, and ofttimes just

who possess a deep and powerful love of magic in all its forms. Even the most cerebral stargazer is excited by magic - exuberant in their desire not just

the potent magic inspires a number of unpredictable effects and attracts the attention of the eternals of the Realm. The main thrust of the magic appears

Temeschwar, and taking advantage of the opportunity offered by the potent Night magic enchantment that blanketed the Empire toward the end of 380YE. Completed

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wounds they are experiencing. All of this can be found out with a quick overview of a target's aura. The priest can also perform a slower, more potent version

impassable to those who do not know the right route to tread. Some strange magic lingers here still ensuring the maze must be traversed alone and though each

principle of a mage, is the understanding that all magic is political. The resources needed to perform magic are always highly limited - there are never enough

that Spring magic is the best kind of magic for healing the ills and ailments of the world. He would very much like to see more Spring magic practiced in

more focused towards providing a band of unconquered, as well as supporting magic with Spring rituals on the battlefield, tactics learned from fighting against

and yeofolk of Spiral Castle tend to their weirwood groves, practice their magic, hawking and hunting, and commune with the eternals of the Summer Realm.

emphasis on graceful movements. Urizen priests draw heavily on the hearth magic of Essence to demonstrate their calling and most will adopt a symbol that

flowing water. The enchantment left him with a long-held appreciation for magic, but his life took a bad turn and he lost himself to the wantonness of living

Shaman. The title holder is expected to be an adept at invocation or ritual magic, and ideally should be a shaman as well. They are responsible for protecting

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have come here, along with many families who have an interest in Autumn magic. The town itself has become filled with magicians discussing their affairs

curse. This time, sadly, the magic is more likely to be remembered for its catastrophic side effects. Unlike the improvised magic of Bounty of the Brilliant

established at Runegrott, establishing the Runesmith's Law - the unique set of magic items that can be crafted only by Winterfolk artisans. In 381YE Arnburh,

potions to help power their magic There are two obvious ways the curse might be broken, using either powerful Spring magic to try and directly counter

Solstice 383YE, allowing the Ketsov to trade that same expertise in crafting magic items that made them useful to the Druj to their new Imperial neighbours

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eldest of the three, a mystically-inclined seer, highly skilled in night magic, and a talented apothecary. She was the most contemplative of the three sisters

Academy cover as far as possible all aspects of the game, including combat, magic, alchemy, physick, and the virtues. In addition the Academy provides "field

conduct treaty negotiations to specific subjects such as religion, trade, or magic. An ambassador is responsible for representing the Empire to a foreign nation

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some of the spies, the Palace of the Sleepers appears to be a college of magic, dedicated to the study of either the Night or Spring realms. It's impossible

tend the glade have a reputation for being dour and odd. Attempts to use magic such as An Echo of Life Remains reveal nothing - as if the dead had no names

associated with the study of Winter magic, and this is an excellent territory for a chapter that is interested in magic to be based. A magister will be right

from carefully selected cocoons, many of them enriched with residual Night magic from the potent Empire-wide enchantment after the Winter Solstice 380YE.

occasionally offered as a reward to those who have performed awe inspiring acts of magic. The cider can be drunk by an unlineaged human to manifest the changeling

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none over the actual vallorn. As any scholar of Spring magic knows, this is unsurprising. Spring magic is notoriously hard to control, and can at best be channelled

prefer heavy iron rods that can serve as effective weapons without the aid of magic. Whilst this look and feel page provides the ideal costume for the nation

and the details they provide, are insufficient to allow the use of ritual magic to scry on these territories. Furthermore, there is no suggestion that the

understanding of magic and astronomancy as the highest form of arete. They endeavour to study and use magic - primarily, but not exclusively, Autumn magic - to accomplish

swan offering assistance, often in a similar manner to the aspect_magic#Beast Magic in the Varuhskan sense. Housed in woods north of Sandling and nestled

a pattern for a magic robe that empowers ritual magic from a single realm, through the combined power of dramaturgy and the hearth magic of girding. Each

final mighty door, above which is engraved the message "The ebb and flow of magic will forever match the ebb and flow of the Empire. Long live the Empire.”

allies fighting alongside the people of Dawn. In a peerless act of Summer magic not seen since the time of Empress Brannan, Dawn's witches have called forth

helped artisans create numerous wonders. As their numbers grew, they used magic to overcome the challenges of creating dwellings and producing food from

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runs strong in League cities, where it is an important constituent of the magic of a performance. Facemasks are also a common element of fashionable attire

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thrones and take a year to construct. Magic could be used to speed the construction along, but there is nothing magic can do to defray the costs. A possible

Some Suaq starwatchers say that these nameless lights can be evoked to work magic. They are the law “things are unknown” - Wyr, or that rune that is nameless

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aura on a mundane or magic item and names the item The name given to a hallowed item must be in English A hallowing on a bonded magic item lasts as long

fantastic elements, such as the ability to wield magic and the presence of supernatural creatures, the role of magic is subordinated to politics and character

the field ready to wield their magic. The Storm Born are notorious, not just for their command of powerful destructive magics, but for the relish with which

focusing on retaining details?”. They didn’t say so, but I suspect night magic.” Ysabel turns rapidly to the idea of a night mage she knows she might speak

some scholars of magic claim that it is possible for something to be doomed, a controversial idea of a terrible confluence of hearth magic and fate that has

meddlers at worst. The hakima are highly skilled practitioners of ritual magic and custodians of magical lore handed down to them by Erigo, Guerra, and

from vallorn infestation. The vallorn itself is innately connected to the magic of the Spring realm. Speculation exists as to whether this means it is an

quality, representing the Coast on the battlefield, carrying out strong Autumn magic, and bringing song, music and joy to the Freeborn camp! "First to heal and

protection around the Duelling Field, containing the winter magic within and partially redirecting the magic of the curse to a more constructive end. Abigail's

ancestor-themed interactions. Shaman make good ritual magicians. Orc ritual magic often focuses around contacting ancestors, a role that is well suited to

the Lyceum is the Imperial title associated with the Lyceum, a college of magic situated on an island east of Siroc. Membership if the Lyceum is open to

political roles </picturecolumn> Cambion are influenced by the power of Autumn magic, meaning they tend to have strong personalities. There are certain patterns

the Circle of Endless Night - a coven of magicians well versed in Night magic responsible for protecting the marshes during the war with the Jotun. The

the coronation message of Empress Lisabetta (and in the wake of the Spring magic that washed over the territory in early 380YE), the establishment of the

gloopy substance that provides additional power to a magician working Spring magic, provided they spill copious amounts of their own blood in the casting. A

resonances of Spring magic that can be overwhelming with very powerful magic. They assumed they could overcome the tendency of Spring magic to change and evolve

summit, the Master of Rings can commission the construction of a college of magic, embassy, fane, folly, great work, ministry, runeforge, or sinecure. This

Conclave exists as much to protect magic from Imperial citizens as it does to protect Imperial citizens from magic. Click for audio version With the Winter

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corrupt with power. They are also charged with identifying those who use magic to the detriment of the Empire, and identifying those who treat with eternals

the majority of these artefacts are mere curios, some possess lingering magic. Of the few magical relics that are uncovered, a disturbing number possess

changed the name of the magical tradition formerly known as totem magic to aspect magic as it more accurately reflects the function of that tradition. We

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skilled prognosticator with formal training in mathematics, economics and Day magic - everything she did was checked and double-checked. Gytha took... a less

to stop those idolatrous fools who worship the Mother of Briars. Ritual Magic There are three specific rituals that might be relevant to those looking

a killing ground for the rebellious orcs. At the same time the Druj use magic of their own to create a miasma of death that spreads quickly over the Barrens

ritualists’ affinity for Spring magic has changed markedly. Today, the Eternal Family are known to be powerful practitioners of Summer magic, in addition to their

important things one should know about your Nation? Give an example of hearth magic in your Nation. What are the Virtues and which is most important to you and

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Remys. She was dedicated deeply to the learning and application of Winter magic. She even rose up to create the position of Imperial Necromancer – someone

and inspiring magic banner to be carried into battle by the soldiers of the courageous army. The banners were never reforged; once the magic was gone, the

have had was a dearth of practitioners of magic. The Vard appear in stories to be suspicious of ritual magic in particular. Their magicians appear to have

and in Anvil selling fine clothes, jewellery, rare materials, potions, and magic items, brought in from foreign nations via the Reapers' fine ships and traders

it means to swear the vates' oath, and the various ways of dealing with magic and the creatures of the Realms. The Dean is asked to swear a specific oath

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ministry, the title of Marracossa Sendito allows the holder to purchase magic items at a set price. The Sendito spends their decision about how much money

spire that is devoted to the pursuit of philosophy and religion rather than magic. If you're part of a group with other sword scholars then it's a great idea

remarkable warrior as well as a skilled captain. She also made use of summer magic and was said to have been skilled at weaving enchantments over soldiers and

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fact that its power is almost depleted. Bottlenose intends to offer its magic to the Empire for a "last hurrah", one final opportunity for an extraordinary

master the magic that the Axou tried to deny them What all of these orcs want, however, is magic. They see the freedom to learn and practice magic openly as

strident debate, especially about the nature of the eternals and the use of magic in the Empire. Following the curse that has warped the surrounding landscape

some expectation that the ores provided would be used in the crafting of magic items to help the Sheriff do their job, whether directly or through the recruitment

vale by the promise of mana and magic. The Mizerski family, the old Ushkans, were known to be great teachers of Winter magic. Some believed it to be the cause

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of useful divination rituals in Day magic, which will reveal valuable information if you can perform them. Night magic can also be very useful, although

of the three Founders of the Brass Coast, an acknowledged master of day magic though she was the youngest of the three sisters. Some hakima claim that

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poisons on their blades in battle, but the army is also able to employ Spring magic to spread poison and disease throughout the land, sapping the strength of

think she was mostly joking. She is a necromantia – a practitioner of ritual magic that deals with the spirits of the dead. We talked about the topic in vague

martial people; their first love is magic, not battle. They have their share of battle mages, but they regard ritual magic as a higher calling. There is a

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of the Crucible has access to three ministries allowing them to purchase magic items from the artisans and architects who work there. The Architect spends

the hollow takes the form of Heart's Blood - vis of the Winter realm. The magic that produces the spring and winter vis is somehow tied to the bones that

conjunction check). You do not need to use the magician skill of detect magic, and you do not need to explain anything about your reasons for asking so

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stargazer to be interested in that. Most Urizeni magicians are passionate about magic to an extent. Your character might become involved in lots of different activities

metallic tang. It is more than just a mere curio however, it is potent with magic - a rare form of Heart's Blood - invaluable for winter rituals. It requires

the heralds of Zakalwe. These potions can be used by practitioners of Day magic to enhance their ability to perform rituals. These potions are not produced

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The nature of magic itself tingles and shifts subtly under the influence of the Wondrous Forests. And everywhere, there is a touch of magic. In the heart

possible to appoint a voice for an eternal without creating a fane - since the magic of the fane is what permits the voice to meet with the eternal's servants

Conjunctions influence magic in many different ways While the wind of fortune talks in terms of astronomancy, the tides of magic, fate, and chance that

to micromanage every element of the Empire, as well as a reliance on the magic of Day to gather and interpret ever greater amounts of information, eventually

The magic that has transformed the Highborn territory has not yet run its course. Scattered across Reikos are loci where the transformative magic is still

training. These artisans have committed to providing the Prelate with a set of magic items across the year for them to bestow on those looking to improve themselves

hospitality and stories, healing ability and prowess in the realm of Spring magic, especially since their performance of an empire wide enchantment during

Academy cover as far as possible all aspects of the game, including combat, magic, alchemy, physick, and the virtues. In addition the Academy provides "field

carrying. You can loot items from a fallen character If you are looting a magic item, only take the ribbon unless the victim explicitly asks you to take

with the waters of the ford with healing magic but some wounds are too terrible even for the most powerful magic to heal. As the sun sets in the west on

Mourn. But the Empire's magic designed to bleed the Jotun has claimed many innocent lives. With the destruction wrought by their magic it seems certain that

Imperial sodality. The volunteers at the Scriptorium maintain a number of magic items suitable for their work as researchers. One of these, an Archivist's

tears apart the magic that is sustaining them. It attacks the ashen core that has infused their tissues and filled them with Winter magic. The ritual will

assistance, muscle or other more physical support and they are your key to ritual magic and enchantments, a valuable tool for any character that seeks the thrill

dolmens round t'area but it'd run t'risk o'bein' lack a dam, y'see? Wit Winter magic bein' lack watter. But if'n we could build t'dolmen over t'actual regio,

buildings has a series of mithril pillars designed to direct the flows of magic into strategically placed rare salts. Above the lintel of the main door the

The Scholar of Kragg's Hollow has a responsibility to further the study of magic through the development of arcane projections. If the Hollow were to be threatened

any noticeable way to the strengthening of Day magic in the Empire. Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths Day magic Shining like fire - 385YE Autumn wind of fortune

Library of Ankarien Each of these titles has control of an Imperial college of magic granting them the ability to direct the Empire's magicians to create new

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"(PID).2"). CID is used in some areas of the game on the field such as ritual magic. You have to be over 16 to come to events unaccompanied by a guardian or

crystals The Parador of Sand and Salt could be expanded into a College of Magic at any point, with a significantly reduced upkeep cost This opportunity will

they need to concentrate or focus - which leave them unable to wield magic, magic items, or in many cases even fight effectively. An orc on the other hand

Note: The blight is slowly spreading, but the Spring magic being used is slowing it down. Without the magic, the blight would definitely have consumed the entire

roleplaying game in having a focus on roleplaying effects rather than clerical magic that produces game benefits. Because this approach was fairly novel we did

capable battle-trained magicians, with a strong emphasis on healing magics. They use their magic to protect the soldiers they support, rather than to attack;

Temeschwar, and taking advantage of the opportunity offered by the potent Night magic enchantment that blanketed the Empire toward the end of 380YE. Completed

from the internecine squabbling of the Highborn. With the aid of powerful magic, they located a homeland where they would be free to pursue their own destinies

armies to traverse the territory, it has important implications for strategic magic such as Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae, and enables an Imperial guerilla

year. TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC The army is able to use their mastery of Spring magic and their expertise with herbs to create powerful poisons to apply to their

construction, and their careful placement harnesses the flow of ambient magic to cause mana crystals to crystallise from the soil itself. These crystals

Roddi, passionately. "It's just Imperial Lore... we all agree to share our magic - but we're only allowed to share it with the Navarr and the other nations

the construction. It is not a question of taste, but one of magic; the immutable laws of magic mean it is simply not possible. Every element of the design

an obstacle to the path of heroism. Reject honour and embrace our hearth magic. Outcome: Upheld (178 - 50) Assembly: Ambition Virtue Raised By: Arna von

compact. Something as important as this would require Presence - the laws of magic compelled her. So many years had gone by, would she even recognise Nimue

Spiral: the Doyen's ability to lead the very best minds in research of new magic will not suffer because Spiral has been claimed by the League. Spiral is

in constant use throughout this time. Rather I will attempt to give an overview of the crowns history, and highlight events that seem particularly relevant

talking to the artisans and architects, fascinated by the potential of the magic constructs built in the workshops there. She proposes that the new Gardens

elements like glowing runes on weapons are fine, but a weapon that would need magic simply to function at all is not. Flaming swords or weapons made of ice,

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spire, to fortify their homeland, to launch a navy or create a college of magic — then this gives you a long term goal to work towards. As an architect,

they will certainly try to employ their magic against anyone who threatens the governor, casting venomous magic, as well as personal enchantments to Grubfeast's

troubled by such spirits. The Justicar was able to purchase a variety of magic items and potions from the priests who worked at the Sanctuary with a focus

fortunes, including one involving the establishment of a College of Autumn Magic with a special focus on attracting professors from across the Known World

fortification, ministry, great work, sinecure, runeforge, or college of magic as they see fit. This criteria has not been met by the wording of this motion

up the odd marker to show the way, but they never lasted long before the magic took them. In some places the Navarr would mark the path by cutting the vegetation

mineworkings are still flooded. Worse, the water appears to be infused with Winter magic, and has unpleasant effects on anything exposed to it. Production of ilium

this and consider how they can best demonstrate their own Virtue by using magic to aid in the reclaiming and restoration of Zenith. Outcome: Upheld with

enervated and feverish. They cannot stand, much less fight or wield their magic. Their insides feel as if they are being turned slowly around a stick, constricting

Normally you may only bring a civil claim against a citizen for their use of magic against you if they have already been declared a sorcerer by the Conclave

"calm down love". The Empire setting includes themes of mind-influencing magic, drugs and addiction, slavery, human sacrifice, racism and prejudice, sex

from character to character, it may be the passing of time, exposure to magic, etc. This process does not go in reverse however;you cannot become more

creation of the Imperial Conclave, persuading the Senate of the need for magic to be disciplined and well-regulated. Joining the Empire inevitably diminished

best course of action. Magicians, especially ritual magicians, who can use magic to strengthen others are another ideal choice for any Yerende character.

mana and ensuring it is used for "grand works of magic" and may be asked by Meraud to explain what magic the mana has been used in at any time. The title

seem to enjoy feasting on human and orc blood. The recent burst of Spring magic across the Empire has encouraged the growth of these awful creatures, and

and the details they provide, are insufficient to allow the use of ritual magic to scry on these territories. Furthermore, there is no suggestion that the

extent when you employ Spring magic. There is no way to mitigate that. So what magic could we employ instead?" "Day Magic" Lidia called out, excited that

reason to be strongly invested in every part of the Empire, the politics, the magic, the economics, the battles. The Imperial Orcs and the Sunstorm prosper when

strangely, Coo-radj. "And about Fidélité, and Fierté. We know that you can work magic with words and purple liao. That makes people strong, and helps them fight

Holberg Endures! Skathe the Hag Queen cursed Holmauer Park with Winter magic. This commission builds Kleist's Winter Gardens at the Holberg University

Prochnost. Among others The Winds of Magic blow, and they bring with them change. Not everything is about ritual magic and the Conclave, or the unpredictable

capable of delivering a heroic blow nor a suitable physrep for a magic weapon such a magic spear. A staff can be used with the battle mage skill to cast offensive

it pools like water. This is, of course, Varushka and where there is dark magic and eerie caves there is also wealth and opportunity. Down through the centuries

channel the devastating winter magic laid upon the Park through the curse of the eternal Skathe. These menhirs redirect the magic of that curse to bolster the

if they are to continue this arrangement Once upon a time, a college of magic stood in Miekarova. It's not clear that anyone ever uncovered the true story

may not continue to be the case (see below). It is possible to use ritual magic to conceal some of the wealth of Sarvos from the Grendel - an effect such

be fully involved in combat, instead supporting their fellows with ritual magic, support spells, their skills as an artisan, or most often as some sort of

down the mighty spirit N'gel herald of Lashonar and bribe him to build a magic floating Consulate that hovers over the city equidistant between both banks

crown, you could own this miraculous replica, touched with the very same magic that imbues the Frieze itself." He turned and gesticulated boldly to draw

They pride themselves on hard work and efficiency, using their graft and magic to grow crops with the most bountiful yield possible. The household and its

inflicted in the recent Winter magic-fuelled rampage carried out by the Freeborn army (the Jotun are known to view ritual war magic that increases casualties

the Guardian Gate opportunity will be made available giving powerful Day magic to impede enemy spy networks. Outcome: Upheld (1150 - 10) Assembly: Varushka

acted with Vigilance in his dealings with eternals and magic they have use great cunning with magic against the enemies of the Empire. Outcome: Upheld 70-0

graves. The Dawnish tend to laugh at them - there is magic in their lake, of course, but it is the magic of Summer spirits and fey spirits more likely to seduce

matched. While my people possessed much superior understanding of magic, especially ritual magic, the Skourans by all accounts burned with a zealous flame that

should never be made: Food that goes uneaten, coin that goes unspent and magic that goes unused. We send (named priest) with 25 liao to (named territory)

"It's much better to decide if we really want them to join, then see if the magic works - rather than the other way round." Almost all of Kaliact's followers

infused with the Dagger of the Mind, complementing and enchanting the existing magic of the ancient maze. Now the maze exerts a siren call to pilgrims of the

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Nation Hearth Magic links The Brass Coast hearth magic Dawn hearth magic Highguard hearth magic Wintermark hearth magic Imperial Orcs hearth magic The League

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occasional enchantment in return for the lion's share of the bounty his magic brought. At the urging of a fascinated magister, he shows the assembly his

shadow library containing great stores of information about curses, malign magics and the nature of the Winter eternals. The Bredavoi Emissary liases with

grand design. The fight against Cold Sun is not just a battle of sword-and-magic however. Cold Sun seems bent on annihilating the things that make life worth

mountebank enforcers trained as battle-magicians. They have a selection of magic items, the last of the vyig armoury. Given the immediate threat the Tassatan

intervention, the target will never be able to use liao again - and cannot access magic items such as Labyrinthine Vestments that would normally allow one to perform

make a formal presentation to the new Throne, in line with their hearth magic and customs. The presentations will begin with the Brass Coast followed by

the Votes The Parador of Sand and Salt could be expanded into a College of Magic at any point, with a significantly reduced upkeep cost. Imperial law prohibits

We are looking at some further simplifications to the way "band magic items" like magic standards work to further streamline the rules for bonding. We have

human and orc skeletal remains found in the upper mineworkings using Winter magic - among other things they were able to ascertain the names of the skeletons

the Adamant Gate, that extraordinary construction which is fused with the magic of summer to make it literally unbreakable. Dawn's alliance with the Summer

of remembrance Skywise Rykana, General of the Winter Sun Inspired by Day Magic, and the conjunction of the Lock and the Key, the Winter Sun has sought out

Summer 379YE. They moved quickly to secure their position, using powerful magic to fortify the mountains against all attackers, but since then they have

of parchment each season that might be used to request specific kinds of magic items be made available; the Coster would scour the Autumn Realm and the

the eye, drawing parallels to practitioners of blood magic who use unwilling blood in their magic. Perhaps there are parallels between feeding someone

help many more of them study the rudiments of basic magic, allowing them to learn to detect magic, create bonds and even cast a few more simple spells

has profound magical qualities, but the torchbearers embrace this hearth magic more than any of their peers. They strive to be scrupulously honest and enthusiastically

Magic friends come in a ridiculous number of shapes and sizes. The Winds of Magic blow, and they bring with them change. Not everything is about ritual

combat, but there are also a variety of other opportunities presented by the magic of the Gate. For most conjunctions, the Civil Service has identified the

inflicted in the recent Winter magic-fuelled rampage carried out by the Freeborn army (the Jotun are known to view ritual war magic that increases casualties

grand adventure from the depths of Brocéliande. Each is infused with Spring magic as well as possibly the essence of the vallorn itself, and when consumed

and she didn't care to correct him. "And the magic?", she asked. He waved a hand dismissively. "Oh, the magic's fine, good, even. Plenty of puissance. It

inherent unpredictability of the magic. However Unity is adamant that this is nothing to do with the magic - Day magic represents absolute order. The problem

citizen may become a senator for the League. Nationality is influenced by the magic of the egregores. Moving nation is a part of the background of the game;

in Faraden The current Archmage of Spring is Ibiss Briarheart With Spring magic rising like a flood across the Empire, a lone herald of Lord Rain arrives

opportunity to take advantage of the Urizen army ability to channel ritual magic into the territory. Assembly: General Raised By: Ortenzia di Sarvos Judgement:

the Druj occupation. Yet it is a slow process, and relying on Spring magic - even magic designed to bring life - raises concerns of its own. Both the Vigilant

of how night pouch works. The pouch is visible, with a tangible aura of magic, but is protected and the contents cannot be removed. This change allows

to pass the following alternative mandate. Sacrifice is both our Hearth Magic and our aspiration to Pride. We should recognize the sacrifices made by the

one thing that the Terunael could possibly teach the modern Empire about magic, medicine, mathematics, engineering, or any field of academic study. The

of warding magic. By working mithril runes into the walls themselves, the fortification could be protected from certain kinds of malign magic. This would

support another army, but such things would probably require significant magic. Most likely the aid of an eternal would be required and finding a suitable

The world of Empire is suffused with magic. Powerful magicians who can harness the powers of magic directly are not common, but every citizen of the Empire

taken however, this band of monsters and malefactors possess weapons and magic of their own, including baneful powers that have left a swathe of cursed

act as the spike holding open the wound that allows the trods to drain the magic from this foul creation. Spread the word through the stridings, steadings

have destroyed these defences and - thanks to the extensive use of Spring magic in the territory - the marshes are quickly spreading to reclaim their old

good old days, the Marchers would have dealt with this most severely. Dark magic is a threat to all, it has to be punished accordingly or everyone suffers

resources they can scrounge up during a campaign. Guided by the divination magics of the hakima who travel with the army they are adept at finding weak points

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rare, occasionally a magistrate may choose to legally sanction the use of magic upon a convict if that is the most appropriate course of action. Public denouncing

can be restored. Blightheart itself saw limited benefits from the Spring magic. The repeated rituals slowed the spread of the curse and kept it contained

constant interference in their affairs, were supporting the Grendel with magic and crystal mana. That, at least, seems to have come to an end. Yet there's

world itself is steeped in magic that manifests in subtle, hard to control ways. Hearth magic employs the innate natural magic of the world to produce subtle

locating loci of power, seeking out mana sites and discerning the flow of magic across the regions. The general will receive a bounty of crystal mana following

from southern Liathaven along the Paths of Lan Thúven, protected by Spring magic and leaving behind them a thousand ravenous winterbound cadavers to harry

information the magicians of the Empire have been able to gather with their detect magic incantations is that this is a magical effect of the Night realm, of 30th

Dourfell Keep in the south, but they were forced to annihilate their home with magic to prevent it falling into the hands of the Druj. Many of their number accompanied

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with the direct application of strategic magic to the war effort. But the capability to perform ritual magic is pointless if the cost of casting it - in

supported Actius are renowned for their musical skills, their prowess with night magic and their love of mysteries, all of which could bring mutual benefits. Of

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say several of Larkin's peers. Swearing an oath can be a powerful hearth magic in itself, as any Varushkan will tell you. The very last thing you want to

solstice and is already half-finished, most likely due to the use of Autumn magic. Given how poorly the administration of Feroz has gone for Rahab, it rather

that the damage may be worsened by any number of factors such as Spring magic in the adjacent territories, or by very bad storms. If this were to happen

strengthen the Imperial regio, making it more easy to perform powerful Autumn magic there. Any Autumn ritual performed in the Imperial Regio would be able to

to things they knew anything about. "It's fate. The Gate is linked to the magic of the stars - the constellations. Each conjunction represents a moment of

them who are looking to trade fortunes in valuable materials and powerful magic. It is unsurprising then that people with something out of the ordinary to

Agramant. It seems highly likely, given the motifs involved, but there's no magic in Imperial lore that can confirm that. Even if it were true, one magician

Senate doesn't have time for, what with all the castles and colleges of magic it needs to construct. The title would be limited to creating follies, and

explicitly allow you to do so. (29/02/2024) Once you have gained the benefit of a magic item, no-one else can use it for that day. Furthermore, you cannot gain the

benefits to working with the Consortium of Quietude - trinkets to empower Night magic, secrets, access to hidden lore, unique substances with the most delightful

the vessels themselves. There is some boon at work - some powerful Spring magic - but there is no evidence at all that it is any part of the captain's doing

When we created the game we envisaged that players might create new ritual magic effects on the fly in response to plot developments. In practice this approach

those who have had their minds and spirits damaged by exposure to powerful magic - especially for those who have been seriously damaged by misguided contact

questions, and suggestions for ways the Civil Service could integrate more magic into their processes. The apparent leader - Joy - indicates that the Globbersnotch

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future college of magic) Creates the Diora University College of Autumn Magic and Dramaturgy, which functions as a college of magic specialised in autumn

Westwood the Winter magic may have reduced the opposition such an attempt would face. One way to determine would be to employ scrying magic on Liathaven. Six

up a little. "She looks... like..." "Don't Will Tanner! Just don't! The magic took her and she's dead and that's all there is to it. I've said that you

Conclave each season. So that they might further encourage the casting of magics to aid the Empire's Military. Proposed: Bastion, Seconded: Weirwater. Withdrawn

Barrens Their major complaint with the Empire is the acts of Imperial Spring magic that destroyed their homes when the Barrens was flooded Their legal status

pointed out to them - sometimes with a fist or two. The nature of the egregore magic is not just to accept those who perfectly embody the spirit of the nation

Conclave. This position will facilitate the proper endorsement of works of magic and agreements with eternals, by raising a declaration of endorsement once

that you can use when monstering the Jotun. The following page provide an overview of how you can improve upon the basic barbarian breastplate and soft kit

Disburse funds for Strategic Magic Proposed by Morrow, Seconded by Segura Passed in principle Passed at 125 thrones Autumn 380YE 125 thrones disbursed

Disbursement of funds for mana for strategic magic. Proposed by Zenith, Seconded by Madruga. Passed in principle Passed at zero thrones Summer 381YE

Disbursement of funds to support strategic military magic Proposed by Morrow, seconded by Madruga. Passed Passed at 300 Thrones Winter 379YE 300 Thrones

To disburse funds for the strategic magic Proposed by Zenith, Seconded by Miaren Passed Passed at 120 thrones Winter 380YE 120 thrones disbursed to Senator

and military strategic magic. Proposed by Morrow, seconded by Hercynia To provide money for resupply and military strategic magic. Passed at 300 Thrones

Request disbursal of funds for military magic. Proposed by Reikos, seconded by Bastion. Passed at 400 thrones Autumn 383YE 400 thrones disbursed to the

A motion for the disbursement of funds for military magic and resupply. Proposed by Upwold, seconded by Bregasland. Passed at 350 Thrones. Summer 383YE

Miaren, seconded by UNKNOWN Permission to create a College of Magic specialising in Summer magic. The college will be constructed in Miekarova. No funding

seconded by Kallavesa Permission to create a College of Magic in Morrow, specialising in Summer magic. Corvus, Archmage of Summer, was called as an expert

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with it knowledge of its symbolism, and the ability to use it in ritual magic. Things came to a head just before the Summer Solstice when knowledge of

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destroyed her right lung. She is far beyond the reach of any medicine or magic to save, but the Jotun have done everything that can be done to keep her

alike tinged ever-so-slightly purple. Vlezny raised an eyebrow. "There is no magic here, and no ghost," she said in explanation. "And there does not seem to

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of the magic quality. The ilium-infused mage armour and mage weapons empowered the Citadel Guard with additional opportunities to bring their magic to bear

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effectively guesses at what will occur in the future. Of the two types of magic, night magic is likely to be more useful to a mystic, as the results are more open

Disbursement of funds for strategic military magic. Proposed by Morrow, seconded by Weirwater A request for funds with which to buy materials for rituals

reward the loyalty and prosperity of covens casting strategic, military magic for the Empire. Proposed by Morrow, seconded by Tassato. Failed Autumn 379YE

Disbursement of funds for military purposes, including strategic magic and military resupply to the Quartermaster General. Proposed by Hercynia, seconded

Quartermaster General for the military budget, including reapply and strategic magic. Proposed by Madruga, seconded by Bastion. Passed at 250 Thrones Spring 382YE

Magistrates not to prosecute the named act of magic. The endorsed act is considered to be a fit and proper use of magic and thus prosecution cannot be in the best

of the music. Traditions Astronomancy Blood Magic Dramaturgy Rune Magic Music of the Spheres Aspect Magic Ritual Theory Spellcasting

folly, fortification, ministry, great work, sinecure, runeforge, college of magic. Administrative Motion This motion refers to the powers of the Master of

enchantresses. Most enchanters possess at least a basic mastery of ritual magic, focusing on the magic of the Summer Realm (which grants strength to them and their

Silver Chalice’. The Order will focus on working with and expanding healing magic and other projects which can be used to aid the bodies and minds of Imperial

preserves, but for all great powers of the winter magic there is a cost to be paid. At the same time that magic averts harm to the Citadel guard and allows them

of the military campaign plot team. The barbarian generals have access to magic and rituals - similar to those employed by the players - so the team also

Service request clarification whether the Senate intend for the Researcher of Magic to draw funds from the treasury Procedural Motion. The Imperial title of

the Spring Eternal Papa Otec, who will cause it to operate as a College of Magic specialised in the Spring Realm, without incurring ongoing costs to the Senate

the Empire and to continue to foster our Pride in both our music and our magic. Proposed by Morrow, Seconded by Hercynia A great work in Redoubt to take

and hot springs, beneath which lay a nexus of powerful subterranean magic. The magic occasionally bubbled to the surface through the hot springs - on occasions

lake is to be a seminary to train magisters of Highguard in the ways of magic and Virtue, and it will provide a benefit to the mana site owners of the

and as a consequence usually have the best magic items. At the very least they are likely to possess magic armour and weapons appropriate to their arkad

are discovering that some of the fundamental laws of magic have subtly altered. Spontaneous magic has become more difficult, requiring time and precious

Mournwold The Empire is an Empire of powerful magic, but not all powerful magic is of the Empire. The Winds of Magic collects a grab-bag of interesting or important

expression of true love, an ancient ceremony that combines the potent hearth magic of love with the equally significant power of oaths. Nobles in particular

what it means to swear the oath and to help those that wish to learn of magic and the realms in how to proceed. This will function as a mana sinecure.

with powerful Spring magic at the moment - and she could feel the familiar benefits as she marched along. The price of all that magic was that the trods

weapons and armour with a potent magic that causes them to resonate in harmony with the power of the six realms of magic. The power contained in the items

divinatory magic such as The Eye of the High Places or possibly Dreams in the Witch House - although in the case of some of them, the magic will need to

led by a powerful ghulai and her coven, who wielded the power of Spring magic against the Imperial defenders. As a Navarr who had studied with vates, accompanied

by Skarsind The manifesto of the Sevenfold Path contained a point that "Magic should work in harmony with, and to promote, the fulfilment of human destiny

Because of the nature of the magic involved, a nation must take the field together. The only exception is for bands with a magic standard that carries the

ensure the virtuous use of magic - it's not a decision every Tom, Dick, or Harry should be making. All magicians should use magic responsibly and virtuously

accomplished coven specialising in the magic of Summer and, to a lesser degree, the more martial elements of Autumn magic. Founded in pre Imperial times, they

blow robbed Wintermark of its place as one of the most important sources of magic items in the Empire. After years in decline, and perhaps inspired by the

priest in question, and may even bear the priest's heraldry. (Pictures of Magic happening. Maybe a ritual or two?) A Dawnish witch should be obvious to see;