...ending. Rather, the state of the tide. Advancing or falling back, taken at the flood, or ebbing away.
...achieved their goals, and the myriad spawn of the [[vallorn]] spread from the tainted heart to devour steadings, slaughter stridings, and threaten [[orc]
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...al irreplaceable symbols of Imperial art and culture were destroyed before the ''scions'' could be driven back.
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During the Autumn Equinox 385YE Summit, the [[Imperial Synod]] raised 202 [[judgement|judgements]].
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...but that may offer scant consolation as the wars continue in the east and the west.
...s into their hands. A pall of ash and despair hangs over eastern Urizen as the Halls of Knowledge - among other irreplaceable treasures - burn.
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...p to date as possible, in the hope it will be a more useful reference than the [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] page which lists every spelling co
...if something has changed and hasn't been mentioned here it's possible that the changes are not yet complete.
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...ce of the Argent Tontine. I can't claim to speak for the Sovereign-Lord of the City of Chains personally".
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...ted - and where they contain information or rumours the assumption is that the reader will create their own context for that information or gossip if they
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...at, marvelling at the intricacy of the copper dragon stopper. She resisted the urge to shake it, but only just.
...said he only had one of these," she said without looking at her companion. The herald Voormith rolled her eyes.
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'Everything is important. Either that or nothing is, I prefer the former.'
...ete. "Yes, yes - and father also used to say that the secret of the Net of the Heavens was to understand that everyone can be a node. It's a lovely though
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...You must understand that the hierarchs - the eternals - do not view things the way you do. Your lives are so short. Flicker! Here you are! Flicker! Now yo
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During the Summer Solstice 383YE Summit, the [[Imperial Synod]] raised 131 [[judgement|judgements]].
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...are an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection|arcane projection]] to create the spontaneous ritual effect.
...n magic. This page summarises common Imperial knowledge about the power of the realms.
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...ross the chill taiga and snow-dusted hills, across the forested borders of the Icewood back into [[Sermersuaq]].
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...y and understand the changes easily. There were no updates in 2021, due to the pandemic.
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She put the jar down and cocked her head on one side to listen. Nothing... and then...
...e. She held her breath for a few moments before her patience was rewarded. The same tapping noise, but five times this time. Two short and three long.
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...the old Wintermark scop I met when I first started studying the history of the Empire? Topi he was called."
"Yes Cordelia - you've told me the story more than once." He tried to interrupt but she ignored him - as she u
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...many little things happening, all over the Empire, like embers blown from the fire, settling on an old parchment map...
===The Frozen Pools of Casinea===
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...humans, primarily former slaves of the Druj or privileged enclaves such as the [[#Ketsov|Ketsov]].
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==The Mourn==
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...[[the Way]] and forged a sword with which they swept away the corrupt and the greedy and built something new, and better.
...indeed, they saw little in the Imperial Synod that was relevant to them - the virtues of [[Ambition]] and [[Pride]] made it clear to these fervent conver
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==The Pride of the Marches==
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...go by [[Highguard|Highborn]] colonists, it seceded from that nation during the [[Highguard_history#The_Revelation_and_the_Civil_War|civil war]] and has re
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The preacher paused for a moment, scanning the crowd. It was smaller than he might have liked, drawn more by his exotic ap
.... She had a certain look about her and he did not wish to end up soaked to the skin. Again.
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...e, it looked sharp and deadly and she was making no attempt to strike with the flat.
...t, but her opponent spun the weapon round and struck her in the thigh with the butt. "You're paralysed" he said, and then followed it up a moment later wi
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...ns of the Empire gather to establish national camps with the assistance of the civil service.
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==The Silver Chase==
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...ealthy chapters protect the quarries and mines to ensure the protection of the vital assets against barbarians and bandits.
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...n. They were there when [[Spiral#The_Black_Plateau|the thing that lurks at the heart of Spiral]] roused itself to wakefulness.
...he former [[Grendel]], this is the first time they have seen the armies of the Empire up close, without being in danger of being killed by them.
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...- we'll give you a quick interview and see if we can offer you a place on the team.
...events that players love. You'll be part of the biggest LRP event crew in the country (there are over 300 of us!), working with incredibly talented peopl
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...and inhospitable; only as the land slopes down towards [[Necropolis]] and the river Couros does Redoubt possess many beaches.
...they a natural phenomena? Signs of pre-human habitation of the mountains? The result of some magical working? To date, no convincing explanation has been
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...mixtures are capable of producing effects significantly more powerful than the simple herbs from which they are created.
Most minor poisons are obsolete within the Empire due to the presence of magicians who can remove basic poisons with [[Purify|a simple i
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...chies are warm, fertile plains that serve as a breadbasket for the rest of the nation.
...se steeply, and in others there are great shoals of sharp rocks just below the surface.
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...mountains are likewise protected by fortified halls, preventing access to the rolling hills that drop down towards fertile plains.
...spirits who hate the people of the lowlands with an endless, frigid spite. The higher peaks are avoided by sensible folk as a consequence.
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...is the economic hub of the Empire. Its role is to ensure the prosperity of the Empire and to provide access to much needed resources to those who can affo
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...s. They feel a natural affinity for other magicians, but they also realise the value of using their magical abilities to help their allies and build inter
...help, and how much help you give them, these decisions are the purview of the mage.
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...ilities of a magician, but relies on the innate mystical properties of the world. Hearth magic is usually subtle rather than potent, and where formal magic
...than traditions - but sometimes their practice taps into some facet of the world resulting in a truly magical effect.
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...@ [[Main Page|Empire]] > [[Empire overview]] > [[Imperial Military Council|The Military Council]] >
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...ntirely-undeserved reputation for ruthless pursuit of profit regardless of the cost.
...plorers and merchants might be encountered in almost any part of the known world.
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...id not recognise any of the paragons or exemplars depicted there, although the virtues each represented was clear at least.
From the heavy oak rafters hung a simple, yet effective, Labyrinth cast of what look
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...having moved beyond the questioning and struggle of more primitive lands. The Asavean people consider their society to approach perfection; change is con
...ne, although they are still powerful enough to maintain a presence on the 'world stage'.
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...questions, there are specific pages where we've gathered together some of the more commonly discussed topics.
* [[Rules FAQ]] covers questions about the rules including those relating to how specific [[skills]] work, and rules r
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...eedback@profounddecisions.co.uk feedback@profounddecisions.co.uk ] so that the game team can consider it properly.
...starting point if you are new to Empire or to live roleplaying in general. The [https://forums.profounddecisions.co.uk/ Empire LRP forums] have separate b
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...ing to quit their farms, and creating a political headache for the rest of the Marches.
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...that soft Holberg red and maybe just a few of those spice cakes from Oran" the newly noble Lord Levia de Fenchardi called to his good friend, no ''former'
...to having to deal with Levia now that he was a noble, especially given all the celebrating that had been happening.
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...legendary beasts and look at how they exist. or don't exist. in the Empire world.
...c, it shouldn't be taken to be an endorsement of that practice in the real world.
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==A Crack in the Ice==
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...ory#Joining_the_Empire|became Queen of Dawn]], and brought the nation into the Empire.
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...and then up past [[Reikos#High Chalcis|High Chalcis]] to the very eaves of the [[Great Forest of Peytaht]].
...th, politics, and the manifest destiny of the Highborn are all bound up in the fabric of Bastion.
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...ilities of a magician, but relies on the innate mystical properties of the world. Hearth magic is usually subtle rather than potent, and where formal magic
...than traditions - but sometimes their practice taps into some facet of the world resulting in a truly magical effect.
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...sh you from the other characters attending the event. If you are coming to the event with friends then it is also a really good idea to create a common gr
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...e whose content has been superseded by pages such as [[the setting]] and [[the game]]
...e barbarians. After [[Imperial history|centuries]] of relative prosperity, the Empire experienced a decline. Internecine conflict and weak leadership led
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...Maria expertly sucked the olive from round its stone and spat the pit into the purple-and-gold water below.
...with a lot less definition. She expertly spat the pit so it passed through the forehead on a particularly fine stallion, and felt a rush of satisfaction a
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...ng that might influence the outcome of a battle falls within the domain of the sentinel.
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...es here that have been collected and expanded over five hundred years, but the Urizeni don’t rest on their laurels; they quest constantly to improve and
...cians that a significant number of the largest and most powerful covens in the Empire's history have been Urizeni. This is a source of pride to many Urize
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...It lies on the border between Dawn and the Marches, between Wintermark and the League.
...ren reclaimed, to be slowly rebuilt. It is now considered the heartland of the Navarr nation, and a symbol of what can be achieved.
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...ve, remnants from the days before the Empire when the Freeborn warred with the Marches.
...ttle in bowl-shaped depressions cut from the earth, their tents sunk below the plains' surface.
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...steep cliffs leaving precious few spots that accessible to ships. Much of the landscape is wild pasture grazed by vast herds of long haired cattle or she
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...s can be found in the Empire, with the only major exception being that of the [[horse]].
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===Performing the Ritual===
...erate portal]] spell and a specially crafted effigy no later than time out the previous night.
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Known as the ''Golden Prince'', Prospero is the master of influence, favours and serendipity.
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==The Test of Mettle==
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...ecisions website while at your event then they will be able to perform all the ref functions that they access at events using our tablets.
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...construction of a [[Great work|great work]] unless they have been granted the authority to do so by a Senate motion or by a title such as [[Bearer of an
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...and up for your beliefs. Virtue is practical, rather than theoretical, for the sutannir.
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===Performing the Ritual===
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...traders - their nation serves as a “gateway” to the southwestern parts of the continent.
...y around Imperial citizens. They are often unprepared for what they see as the 'superior' attitude of their Imperial neighbours.
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...between yourselves which is which. I will be taking the role of Star. Once the ritual begins you must be careful only to use those names when talking to m
...hands since they came down into the hollow among the weirwood trees, into the regio. They were clearly nervous.
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...on the streets of [[Sarvos]], or a [[hakima]] of the [[tribe|tribes]] of [[the Brass Coast]].
...pose. Having a goal, something you want to achieve or accomplish is one of the more important aspects of character creation, so choosing an archetype is i
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...available, but they eschew the more flamboyant approach of the League and the Brass Coast, preferring clothing that is exquisitely made rather than osten
...ilar hue but adopt a rich, dark shade like a midnight blue or wine red for the base colour.
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...tried to give you a sense of what live roleplaying is by answering some of the most common questions about it.
...read this page and the pages linked at the bottom then you should have all the basic information that you need to start playing Empire.
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...tent by hand. This page is generated by the database. Speak to a member of the wiki contributors team to get this page updated.'''
==Precedence and the Font==
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...ged since your last visit. For up to date in character information head to the [[recent history]] page.
==[[The game|The Game]]==
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...e [mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk contact the game team] rather than the conduct team.
If you believe that anyone has breached any of the conduct rules below, we encourage you to [[Reporting_a_conduct_problem|let
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...guides the magicians and scholars of the nation, creating ritual texts via the unique collaboration of an entire people.
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...he various factions that rule there. It is often engaged in conflicts with the smaller nations that border it, occasionally engaging in wholesale wars of
...[Principalities of Jarm ports|Jarmish ports]] which are open to trade with the Empire.
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===Called: The Cunning===
...the Marches and applied them to the enrichment not of a single hall but to the folk of Wintermark as a whole.
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...rentice magician masters the ability to attune their perceptions to magic, the spell allows them to perform a number of simple functions relating to magic
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...man settlements and stripping them of their assets before fading back into the mists and shadows. In recent decades they have changed their tactics, attac
===The Nation===
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...nterfolk discovered them, they are used by magicians and crafters all over the Empire.
...e. Many magicians keep a scroll or a notebook containing information about the runes, as memorizing all of them is quite a feat.
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...as much for the joy of battle as for any desire for territory or hate for the humans.
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...and solutions. They have developed strong cultural ties with the people of the mountain in Skoura, trading with them for ore and stone in exchange for mil
...nator for [[Spiral]] were sent into Axos but rebuffed; it is believed that the Urizen were attempting to arrange a joint defence of that beleaguered terri
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...en the various "schools." The most commonly known forms of aspect magic in the Empire are:
* '''Heraldic magic''' - primarily used in [[Dawn]], witches draw on the symbolism of powerful magical creatures.
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===Performing the Ritual===
...e contains anything living the ritual fails - the mana is not expended and the box simply stays in place.
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...l Orcs in mind. Following the city of [[Spiral#Apulian|Apulian]] joining [[the League]], it is also possible to create an orc player character in that nat
...ey derive strength and reassurance by being surrounded by other members of the same legion or nation. When alone orcs tend to become anxious and lose much
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...t a general driven to take [[the Throne]] or a priest who wants to reshape the [[Synod]] to better suit their idea of faith are also examples that might a
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* '''To make a call you must use [[appropriate roleplaying]] for the kind of call you are making'''
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...y happen if a citizen of the League has no other card left to play, and in the knowledge that they have already lost.
...If you cannot obey the small, simple rules how can you be expected to obey the important, complex ones?
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...rn Assembly of the Virtuous, and ratified by the first general assembly of the Synod.
...ould become the Empire from oral histories passed down from the arrival of the Vard and Steinr.
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Barien is called the ''Iron Duke''.
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...s sought to create a doctrine but been unable to build a consensus amongst the clergy.
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...or whatever reason are expected to share the same risks and privations as the common soldier, one yeoman amongst many.
...ther. Neighbours well-used to working together fight shoulder to shoulder. The expectation of loyalty and sacrifice can make a Marcher household a fearsom
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...l labourers powered by magic that toil tirelessly in the fields to support the magicians and scholars of this mighty nation.
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...has a significant connection to the Way and the aura has been approved by the Imperial Synod.
...uence those who visit the location and create effects that resound through the area and beyond.
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...relatively new eternal with no previous history of having interacted with the Empire, it is not known to have any other names.
...all the light that shines in the Day realm or that it somehow infuses all the light that shines there.
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[[Category:The Game]]
...course, illness, disease, ageing and death are facts of life in the Empire world, just as they are in our own, but it is unlikely that a character will suff
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...reen [[eternal|eternals]] care only for life and not at all for humankind. The briars are filled with primal energy: direct, uncomplicated and prone to ou
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===The Founding===
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...rtunity for the inclusion of young players in a natural way as part of the world.
...at the Empire can deliver that are appropriate for their characters within the setting.
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==The Great Dance==
...ight’ where they are should be encouraged to travel to find a new place in the Great Dance, a chance to find a place they will belong, where their partner
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==The Spider==
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...ontinuing to provide information about the battle opportunities, listed in the theatres that they concern.
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...as important as [[glory]], and ofttimes just as dangerous. As with glory, the troubadours pen songs and stories about love - remembering it, celebrating
...demonstrations of true love - that are seen as uplifting and praiseworthy. The idea of giving your heart to another, to love them unconditionally, and to
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[[Category:Conclave]] [[Category:Eternals]][[Category:The Law]]
{{CaptionedImage|file=Amity And Enmity.jpg|caption=The Conclave has powerful tools to use when interacting with [[eternal|eternals
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...flected on its surface was the means to understand, control and manipulate the forces of nature.
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==Origins of the League==
...ore influence as an independent city state of the League than as a city in the territory of [[Karov]].
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...exploring the fruit determined that the physical appearance is no guide to the effects one will have; that texture, scent, and taste are more important th
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...t. A network of well maintained roads and bridges connect the spires, but the wilderness between them is largely given over to bandit orcs, brigands, and
...ut the Urizen pride themselves on vision and their desire to perfect their world.
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...refully blown and shaped, and any error in the preparation of the glass or the process of blowing it renders it useless.
...ast a little liquid in the phial, it can be used once a day for as long as the enchantment lasts.
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===Performing the Ritual===
...t the ability to recover hero points overnight cannot recover them through the use of this power.
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==Time-in and the IC area==
* '''You are always in-character (IC) in the IC area during time-in'''
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...with the best pieces, like necklaces, crowns or tiaras, designed to frame the wearer's hands or face.
The image of the flame is central to the Freeborn culture; they believe it represents their spirit: wild, powerful a
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...is the shared experience of [[Dawn Culture and Customs#The Test of Mettle|the Test of Mettle]] that truly unites a house.
...eve glory after they join the house. Their actions reflect on the glory of the house itself.
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...ividual family. By drawing together ritualists from different backgrounds, the hakima ensure they have sufficient ability to cast powerful rituals, someth
...this respect to direct the Freeborn families in the best interests of all; the worst try to browbeat families into doing as they say.
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{{Disambiguation|This page refers to the Paragon of Vigilance; for the Urizen martial archetype see [[Sentinel]]}}
...y wayfarers of the Highborn Assembly of the Virtuous, but was confirmed by the [[Synod]] at its first sitting in 1 YE.
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...eping bay their city occupies. Anyone wishing to trade with the nations of the interior must do so through Sarcophan.
...s Sarcophan, home to some of the richest - and the poorest - people in the world.</ic>
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...ons, and Imperial [[ambassador|ambassadors]] may be appointed to represent the Empire in negotiations with them.
...ns. They tend to share borders with the Empire, and many are threatened by the same barbarians that threaten their Imperial neighbours.
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There’s a whole wide world out there for you to see,
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...specific location in the Night Realm of distinctly protean aspect.|caption=The ritual provides dreams of an exotic, phantasmal land that<br>grant magical
===Performing the Ritual===
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...es may be the target of a quest or skirmish but they are not important for the calculation of army strength present in a territory. Only mighty fortificat
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...During the performance of the ritual the casters must name a region within the target territory.
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...he soul of every orc, so every Imperial Orc ''must'' be a member of one of the six septs.
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<ic>During the Winter Solstive 381YE, Murit ceased to exist. For further details see [[Azo
...rvos, and was one of many such works of art stolen by the Grendel.|caption=The ''Dragonsmith'' creates exotic creatures as a mortal might create a work of
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===Performing the Ritual===
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===Called:The Ill-Prepared===
Also ''The Well-meaning'', ''The Weak'', or ''The Unready''
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...ontinuing to provide information about the battle opportunities, listed in the theatres that they concern.
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...nd to specialise: a given spire might be known for its fine craftsmanship, the beauty and artistry of its musicians, its dedication to martial affairs, or
...ld, giving them a physical distance from the turmoil of day-to-day life in the Empire that allows them to be able to consider problems dispassionately.
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...me can be a crucial part of developing your character - not all of us have the luxury of commissioning a complete outfit from scratch, and assembling a ne
...or? Practical or fanciful? What do they like and dislike? What elements of the brief am I going to pick up on here?
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Most commonly, the Court are called "''The Three''" or sometimes "''The Bound''."
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...op]]. It speaks about the "underpinning" of each of the doctrines known at the time, although some priests disagree with its conclusions.
...YE. They proved somewhat controversial, especially with the ''präster'' of the [[Sumaah Republic]] who have still not accepted them and continue to [[If_t
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...undation of the Empire the Wintermark has never suffered a great famine of the kind that was common before.
...o uses wisdom and cunning to bring wealth and prosperity to their hall and the warriors it supports will be held up as an example to all.
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==The Music of Navarr==
...ommon as are the themes of travelling, fate, forests, and blood. Songs of the old culture; lost cities and sacrifice concentrate on remembrance rather th
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...ree substances combine to create a white globe of chalky material known as the white stone.
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...f their forests and infested by the [[vallorn]], a monstrous presence from the past.
...etween the settled life of a steading and the mobile life of a striding as the mood takes them or circumstance dictates.
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...ugh this effect will not work if the [[purify]] spell would fail to remove the VENOM effect for any reason.
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...of a Hakima coven in Anduz prior to the Lasambrian orc invasion.|caption=''The Archives of Silence'' seek to encompass and preserve all knowledge.|align=l
Phaleron is a location, and perhaps also an eternal. It is usually called ''The Great Library''.
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...ynod in 23 YE. He was also formally recognised as a paragon of Ambition by the [[Sumaah Republic]] in 186YE.
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...at nonetheless possesses hidden wisdom. They are calculating, practical to the point of expediency and protective of what is theirs, but they are monstrou
...find it frustrating to share power with others, if they get in the way of the draughir's ability to provide effective leadership. Draughir priests are re
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...connection between the human body (flesh, sweat, breath) and the physical world (soil, water, wind).
...er and the powerful ritualist alike are wielding magic tried and tested by the generations that have gone before them.
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The following is a summary of Conclave proceedings during the Winter Solstice 380 YE.
==The Imperial Titles of the Conclave==
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...ols the target [[forest]], and fight under that character's command during the coming season.
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...nasty. They follow a similar design to battlefield healer's harnesses, but the pockets are more likely to be filled with cards and other people's purses.
...ese suits of mage armour to help the wearer maintain concentration despite the pain of their wounds.
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...ed merchants patrol the seas, and groups of young warriors journeyed along the borders, fighting skirmishes against jealous foes.
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...Players - especially magicians - can meet and negotiate with the eternals. The eternals are not gods but posses magical powers that players will find usef
...ortals who demonstrate personality traits in keeping with those common to the [[lineage]] associated with their realm.
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{{Casting time|2}} The ritual affects a single item which must be present and able to be touched t
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...ires rely on domestic llamas for transportation of trade goods to and from the more accessible trade centres.
...d prestige in Urizen. While they rarely master the [[Realms|realm lores]], the prevalence of magicians in Urizen means there is a constant demand for wand
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...us recognised him as both an Exemplar, and a Paragon, a decision upheld by the [[Imperial Synod|Synod]] during their first general assembly.
...ompany Vardas on his adventures after Vardas tracked down, and eliminated, the sinister cult that had abducted Ion.
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...world. Scholars agree that it serves a similar purpose for inhabitants of the [[realms]] as [[Game items#Mana crystal|mana crystals]] do for mortal magic
...c, younger magicians tend to pronounce it "''viz''" to the exasperation of the first group.
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...]] resource; Kavor in the north, Vezak in the south and Rigia in the east. The most common resource gained by trading with Jarm is [[Game items#Mana Cryst
...tern Principalities, and parlay their wealth into power in the politics of the Princes.
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...are rational, calm, curious people who are fascinated by the complexity of the cosmos.
...tegy and tactics. The passion and oratory required of politics, as well as the inevitable grubby compromises, often vex them.
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==The Path of Wisdom==
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...mplement. In some parts of the Empire, especially in the Marches and the [[The Brass Coast|Brass Coast]], it is a point of pride to craft these weapons us
...foes quickly, leading to the Navarri name ''Labyrinth's Keys''. [[Jotra]], the [[Runes|Rune]] of Battle, is most commonly used on these weapons, regardles
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<ic>During the Winter Solstice 381YE, Soghter ceased to exist. For further details see [[A
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===Performing the Ritual===
{{Casting time|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must have the [[Magical skills#Battle Mage|battle mage]] skill.
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===Performing the Ritual===
The target gains three additional [[Heroic skills#Hero points|hero points]].
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...of Highguard, and the grain stores of the Marches, may store wealth, only the League can make it.</quote-right>
...iana di Sarvos was recognised as an Exemplar of [[Wisdom]] by the Synod in the year 76 YE, as she lay on her death bed.
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...ealms with things in the real world. Magic doesn't come from the realms or the eternals directly
The physical idea of the realms as places.
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...er physically old or possessed of an “''old spirit.''” These wise ones are the repositories of wisdom in a community. While many consider themselves pries
...s who help them with their growing infirmity and in return are schooled in the ways of wisdom and virtue.
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...ask how far are they prepared to go. Ask what are they prepared to go all the way for.</quote>
...ay may also use the [[#Dreams of Loyalty|Dreams of Loyalty]] when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with a visionary [[dedication#Drea
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...y="Avigliana di Sarvos">We can gain a lifetime of knowledge, yet never see the wisdom in it.</quote>
...Way may also use the [[#Dreams of Wisdom|Dreams of Wisdom]] when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with a visionary [[dedication#Drea
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...idual can ensure that their actions are effective out of all proportion to the effort expended.
...on since her death. She influenced other nodes and they in turn influenced the nodes around them. Another example might be an orc chieftain. A powerful no
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...ess is measured in wealth, family and influence, not out of greed, but for the joy success brings.
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==Signs of the Paragon and Exemplar==
...ing completed at least six, and traditionally not have contradicted any of the others, which may have gone unrecorded.
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...unaware of the general nature of the ritual, their mind remains closed and the ritual fails.
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...honing their power, however - there are many stories of prodigies who lack the ability to control their magic properly causing minor magical mishaps.
...t" however - there are libraries and tomes that lay out magical law in all the nations.
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...#Artisan|artisan]], or in meditation and contemplation of the teachings of the Imperial Faith.
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<quote>“The empire is our destiny.”</quote>
...soul of the Empire. Their manifest destiny is to drive the barbarians from the land and unite all humankind; they will accept nothing less.
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== The Net of the Heavens ==
...are seen as prerequisites for being able to reliably manipulate the Net of the Heavens.
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...ded by most Urizen as a matter of concern and interest to all, rather than the prerogative and business of priests.
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...eave fresh stalks of wheat, blades of grass or supple orchard twigs around the wand.
...s are carved at each end to depict serpents' or dragons' heads, drawing on the legendary healing power of that many-headed legendary beast.
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...yed in bright colours and then intricately embroidered with a dark thread. The use of fur is common, on cloaks, robes and mantles in a range of colours an
...solid and well made. For most they are practical pieces made to serve, but the wealthiest Varushkans use ornate designs that serve to strike fear into the
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...tubborn and driven, giving her a fierce loyalty and proud bearing.|caption=The Freeborn are proud and forthright people.}}
...[[family|families]]. The smallest families have only a few dozen members, the largest can have hundreds or thousands of people sharing a family name and
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...ay also use the [[#Dreams of Vigilance|Dreams of Vigilance]] when they use the dedication ceremony to provide a pilgrim with a visionary [[dedication#Drea
...rations of Vigilance|Preparations of Vigilance]] may be called ''Gathering the Spears'' by a [[Navarr]] [[Navarr_religious_beliefs|guide]].
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...for tactics can use them to make good use of the [[empower]] spell both on the battlefield and in smaller skirmishes.
...r fellows when under threat. When the Urizen territory of [[Spiral]] fell, the librarians of [[Spiral#Ankarien|Ankarien]] used these rods to help their fe
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...ve made themselves the allies of everyone who stands with civilisation and the savage and relentless foes of any who oppose it.
...eeps the roads open and their warnings ensure the armies are ready to face the threat.
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{{CaptionedImage|file=Urizen Senator.jpg|caption=The Senators of Urizen are selected for their magical ability<br>and for their
...ut ritual magic, the mastery of the lore of the [[Realms]], is regarded as the highest calling.
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...d]] potion can make the difference between life or death for a magician on the battlefield,<br>restoring their reserves of personal power enough to perfor
...fficiency, and by the time they joined the Empire the preparations were in the form they exist today.
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...was nothing they could do and Holberg became the prosperous fourth city of the League.
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...often surmounted by a large piece of [[materials#Ambergelt|ambergelt]] at the business end.|align=right|width=450}}
...large piece of amber or treated glass or crystal at the business end, and the most valuable such pieces have an insect or small creature preserved inside
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...[Rituals|ritual]]. For details of the Winds of Fortune for each event, see the [[recent history]] page.
===Performing the Ritual===
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...was [[Expand Academy of Arms|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate during the Spring Equinox 385YE as part of an [[Build_up_my_body#Place_of_Pilgrimage|o
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...ith a great responsibility for helping their offspring find their place in the dance.
...members of a [[Striding]] or [[Steading]]. At that point anyone can offer the youngster help, giving them what guidance they can.
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...ns of [[Imperial Roseweald]], drawing the herb’s cleansing properties into the metal.
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...er Solstice (event 3) and the Autumn Equinox (event 4). The ritual ends at the start of winter.
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==The Sapling, The Rune of Beginning==
''Affiliated with the Realm of Spring''
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{{Disambiguation|This page covers the ceremonial skill; for the [[Imperial Synod|Synod]] [[judgement]] see [[Writ of Excommunication]].}}
...one to perform a ceremony without actually consuming liao. Characters with the same virtue can cooperate to perform an excommunication to create a stronge
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===Performing the Ritual===
...or character who must be present throughout, or the immediate area around the contributors.
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==The Path of Courage==
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==The Path of Pride==
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...another drink in honour of the orphans of the Little Mother before you hit the road?"</ic>
...as an [[paragons and exemplars|exemplar]] of [[Prosperity]] by members of the [[Imperial Synod]] in 56 YE.
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...in the heart of his sinister city.|caption=''Chains'' allegedly symbolizes the way that desire can become a trap.|align=left|width=400}}
Known as the ''Prince of the Argent Tontine'', Callidus is most concerned with greed.
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...e|file=Battle Cambion.jpg|align=left|caption=Life is a quest; [[glory]] is the only acceptable end.|width=300}}
Life in Dawn is a quest, a great contest in which the goal is to achieve [[glory]] at any cost.
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==The Empire==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=MapBrassCoastThumb.png|link=Brass Coast Maps|caption=The Brass Coast}}
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...to [[Spellcasting#Swift Casting|quickly]] weave the [[heal]] spell without the usual drain on their personal magical reserves.
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...as fertile and no other people work as hard as the Marcher folk, they say. The Marchers have no time for idle hands and idle tongues.
...he Landskeepers, powerful magicians whose traditional rituals help to keep the land fertile and prosperous.
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Barbarians are people that are not part of the Empire, that the Empire is currently at war with.
...ns outside of combat. Most of the barbarian powers that currently surround the Empire are [[orc|orcs]].
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<quote>“The storm can never break us.”</quote>
...eapons against worthy foes, forging victory from adversity on the anvil of the north.
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...i|History]] suggests that some of the Feni were once the subject people of the orcs who occupied this area. They seem to have a clannish structure, with i
...te the territory labouring under a [[Wither the Seed|terrible curse]], and the presence of conquering [[Jotun]].
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...rop of their blood to the mix, reaffirming the bonds that connect them and the power they share as a consequence.
...ight as often as possible, allowing it to drink in the life-giving rays in the manner of a living plant.
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...out what they need to do to ensure that their young children do not damage the event for others.
.... There is obviously no requirement or restrictions for costume or toys in the OOC camping field.
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...hardwoods whose timber is in high demand. Not just timber is produced from the woods; amber is a common export, and many Varushkans of any gender sport am
...ucing different types of honey. Connoisseurs talk about Varushkan honey in the same way one might discuss fine wine or cheese.
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===The Law===
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===The Law===
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There's a recording of the song here:
From the hagg and hungrie goblin
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...tle is upon them but a few individuals - called shamans - are able to hear the voices more frequently.
...ith them as they speak aloud to the winds. These shamans tap the wisdom of the ancestors but they are regarded with a mixture of awe and pity by other orc
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...n our game, albeit with restrictions and limited expectations for those at the lower end of this age band. At this age children are becoming more independ
...ng books and toys and taking regular breaks in your own tent or camp or in the OOC area.
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...empered in the waters of wisdom. It is my duty and my honour to help forge the heroes of tomorrow.</quote>
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...ormers to bring alive their camps and add a great deal to the immersion of the game as a whole.
...alented and skilled PC bards as well by the NPC bards who are members of [[the Three Refrains]].
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.... In [[Temeschwar]] it is sometimes called a ''Black Wedge'' implying that the door is held open for a waiting victim.
...be permanently stained black to the elbow thanks to his extensive use of ''The White Gate'', an artefact version of this staff bound in pale leather and s
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==The Music of The Brass Coast==
...enthusiastic - music, like everything in their lives, is to be savoured to the utmost.
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...choice of territory can have a big important on your character throughout the game so it's worth spending some time picking a territory if you can.
...environs of a single large castle, or part of one of the great cities of [[the League]].
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...p their tallest roof in order to pass on the flickering messages that keep the nation in constant communication.
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===Performing the Ritual===
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...does not often display a heraldic device but when she does she favours<br>the visage, skull, or pelt of strong, powerful beasts.|align=left|width=400}}
Cathan Canae is called the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost''.
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...Image|file=Kaela.jpg|caption=Kaela is the Lady of the Grim Host and awaits the end of all things.|align=left|width=400}}
Most commonly, Kaela is called the ''Lady of the Grim Host'' after the army of undying warriors she commands.
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...force that controlled him now, but first I would have to separate him from the cursed blade - and for that I would have to fight him.</quote>
...can prove a major threat to the stability of the Empire - and the souls of the virtuous.|width=500}}</div>
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...ts of liao and the visions, learning about the nature of humanity, virtue, the Labyrinth and history.
...e truth, it is maintained, has its own authority and will be recognised by the General Assembly of sound spiritual leaders.
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==The Shears, Rune of Ending==
''Affiliated with the Winter Realm''
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[[Category:Resources]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:The World]]
...e. Any variance from the regular production of a port can be found through the Downtime system, rather than recorded on this page.
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* '''Are the first point of contact for players in each nation'''
* '''A source of plot in the nation'''
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== [[The Brass Coast]] ==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=FreebornMobileCorsair.jpg|link=The Brass Coast}}
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===Performing the Ritual===
The target gains five additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance|endurance]]
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===Performing the Ritual===
...concealed from hostile forces. If the territory is lost to the barbarians, the resource does not suffer any [[Resource#Conquered_Territories|loss of produ
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===Performing the Ritual===
...e that the magic exists; that it is concealed by a Night Realm effect; and the magnitude of that effect.
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...iao]], and consequently those apothecaries who master them usually require the assistance of someone with access to that comparatively rare preparation, U
...reamt by a past life. Priests have reported dreams that made sense only in the context of someone else's life.
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==The Manifesto==
The Order of the Golden Pyramid holds the following to be true:
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...he form of a bowl, cauldron or chalice. As with many items associated with the Spring realm, it tends to have an organic look, as if it were grown rather
...st the magicians of [[Highguard]] and [[Urizen]] are often careful to keep the item clean, washing it in fresh water after every use to prevent it darkeni
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{{CaptionedImage|file=In The Blood.jpg|caption=Lineage is a touch of magic in the blood.|align=left|width=450}}
...n occur in many ways. Parents with lineage often give birth to children of the same lineage. It is also common for unlineaged parents to give birth to a l
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...n [[Madruga#Calvos|Calvos]], Madruga and work was completed shortly before the Winter Solstice 383YE.
...for spreading the philosophy of [[Guerra]] to the Empire - and indeed the world.
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===Performing the Ritual===
...n additional 18 rings at the Winter Solstice (event 1). The ritual ends at the start of spring.
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...e that burns in their blood. While the barbarian orcs embrace these urges, the Imperial Orcs strive to temper their primal instincts. They are few in numb
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...uncil|general]], at least those who take the field alongside their troops. The sight of an enemy champion flying back into her own retinue, or a skirmishe
...ded [[The Brass Coast|Freeborn]] [[hakima]] - an opponent held in place by the Suzerain's Command is readily dispatched by any supporting warriors.
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...nedImage|file=UrizenMage2.jpg|caption=Twilight Pauldrons greatly increases the personal power of a magician.|align=right|width=375}}
...ng. This potent suit of mage armour greatly increases the number of spells the wearer can cast.
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...pg|caption=Bolstered with this magic breastplate, a warrior can push aside the pain<br/>of a serious injury until they have time to deal with it.|width=30
...oo long the condition can turn fatal and the breastplate is no use against the onset of death.
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...he Summer Realm.|caption=Regal, noble, and terrible in anger; Eleonaris is the Lion of Summer.|align=left|width=400}}
...mander of the Golden Armies'', the ''Sovereign in Scarlet and Gold'' and ''The Lion of Summer''.
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...e mirror of the world. If we cannot master the city, how can we master the world?</quote-right>
...at their townhouse in the city, surrounded by the fruits of civilization. The League is small in terms of landmass compared to some other nations, but it
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...gician.jpg|align=right|width=400|title=Dust, Brass Coast Egregore, opening the Sentinel gate using traditional music, dance and audience participation.|ca
...icians will enhance their rituals with stage magic tricks simply to please the crowd. Some Freeborn learn a handful of non-magical sleight-of-hand tricks
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This table lists all the [[Day magic]] [[rituals]] that are part of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore
This table lists all the [[Day magic]] [[rituals]] that are part of [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Uriz
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This table lists all the [[Autumn magic]] [[rituals]] that are part of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_L
This table lists all the [[Autumn magic]] [[rituals]] that are part of [[Urizen_magical_traditions#U
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...uman value and meaning is measured against individual effectiveness in the world.
...g has its own peculiar excellence; the arete of a person is different from the arete of a building.
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==The Music of Varushka==
...eir place with the Varushkan love of discords resolving into rich harmony; the normally stoic people find an outlet for grief, love and joy in their music
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==The Eagle, Rune of Majesty==
''Affiliated with the Realm of Summer''
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===The Swords, Rune of Battle===
''Affiliated with the Realm of Summer''
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...ded and sometimes simply called ''Robes of the Magi'', although even there the traditional name is used more commonly.
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...''' is always torn between loyalties, often representing a core dilemma in the play that must be resolved (an example might be either lead from ''Romeo an
...le might be Thomas Moore from ''A Man For All Seasons'' or Prospero from ''The Tempest'').
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...r's Pyx might be formed from any object that has spiritual significance to the sect to which it belongs.
...mbol of the shared beliefs that tie the members of a sect together. Still, the ability to create [[Aura#Strong_Auras|stronger auras]], to empower a diffic
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==The Blade, Rune of Wisdom==
''Affiliated with the Winter Realm''
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In the same vein as the [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Designing_a_costume_for_you
...ions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Wintermark_look_and_feel Wintermark look and feel]. The main costume points that leapt out at me were:
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===Performing the Ritual===
{{Casting time|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must have the [[Crafting skills#Artisan|artisan]] skill.
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===The Seedpod, Rune of Fertility===
''Affiliated with the Realm of Spring''
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==The Bleeding Wound, Rune of Blood==
''Affiliated with the Realm of Spring''
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...ous thinkers and philosophers also reside in Zenith, where they claim that the rarefied air helps them maintain a sense of detachment and clarity.
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...is cloaked in darkness at all times.|caption=''Fire and Iron'' represents the volcanic furnaces of Shikal.|align=left|width=400}}
Most commonly, she is known as ''The Forgemistress''.
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...onedImage|file=Battlefield Healing.jpg|align=right|caption=The physick and the chirurgeon wrestle with death every day.|width=300}}
...tacks another character, or either of you are hit, then the attempt to use the chirurgeon skill fails and must be begun again.
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==The Hound, Rune of Bargains==
''Affiliated with the Realm of Autumn''
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This table lists all the [[Spring magic]] [[rituals]] that are part of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_L
This table lists all the [[Spring magic]] [[rituals]] that are part of [[Urizen_magical_traditions#U
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===Performing the Ritual===
{{Casting time|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must have the [[Magical skills#Magician|magician]] skill.
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...able to Imperial characters with the [[fleet]] resource; Nemoria, jewel of the [[Asavean Archipelago]].
...y trading with one of the subject nations, but your character will receive the same goods regardless of whether they go to Nemoria proper or not.'')
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==The Wave, Rune of Plots==
''Affiliated with the Realm of Autumn''
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By popular demand, here's a list of some of the words in the Empire setting and how we usually say them.
These are simply guidelines, and you won't be bludgeoned over the head if you say things differently. There are no hard and fast rules -- as
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...rly became the "official" capital of the Empire in 3YE; at the last minute the Senate decided to hold their quarterly gatherings in [[Casinea#Anvil|Anvil]
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...a game alongside adults so we expect you to be mature and to play the game the same way they do. This means that you should try to stay in-character as mu
...roleplay; you will get more respect from other players and be included in the game more.
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...ilities of a magician, but relies on the innate mystical properties of the world. Hearth magic is usually subtle rather than potent, and where formal magic
...than traditions - but sometimes their practice taps into some facet of the world resulting in a truly magical effect.
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...one can own is a ring of ilium – indeed, it is often measured in terms of the amount required to make a ring.
...effort because this exceptionally valuable material allows them to extend the lifespan of their crafted items indefinitely and create artefacts.
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* The Game
** [[The game|The Game]]
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...rin.jpg|caption=Sorin is the ruler of a bleak sand-choked wasteland called the "Silent Kingdom".|align=left|width=400}}
Most commonly, Sorin is called the ''Hungry Wolf''.
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Bringing in the Sheaves by Jim Boyes
A great version available on "Funny Old World" by Coope Boyes and Simpson.
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...on=The ''Queen of the Forest'' appears to be a literal primaevil forest in the Spring Realm|align=left|width=400}}
Most commonly, Yaw'nagrah is called the ''Green Mother'' or the ''Queen of the Forest''.
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...civil service are able to produce liao quite efficiently for a fraction of the cost that any individual could make it.
* '''Rip the card on use'''
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<quote by="Tekupala">The value of a life is weighed in the choices that have been made - and those that have not been made.</quote>
...ntermark History#The Troll Wars|defeat the trolls]], and continue to claim the fog-shrouded marsh [[territory]] of Kallavesa as their ancestral home.
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==The Music of Urizen==
...nd light, breathy woodwind, though any instrument can be played as part of the soundscape.
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...in few other places - provided one is prepared to accept the philosophy of the greater good.
...hin their society - a stance that contributes to their poor relations with the [[Principalities of Jarm]].
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptsM-Md5LPM youtube recording with the score to sing along]
Into a world unknown?
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To the tune of [http://www.madrigirls.org.uk/audio/veni.mp3 Veni Veni Emmanuel]. L
To know the truths of all the world I yearn-
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The last I saw was fell Vallorn
And that was scattered by the wind.
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A pdf of the lyrics and tune can be found [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-
Here's a health to the company and one to my lass
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...y focus of the game, but it is not the only place that exists in the wider world.
A number of different maps of the Empire and its environs exist.
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...harness the powers of magic directly are not common, but every citizen of the Empire is familiar with at least a few pieces of hearth magic lore that the
...learn many more. If you are playing a magician then you will need to read the [[spellcasting|rules for spellcasting]].
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...een events to direct the ongoing military campaigns against the enemies of the Empire.
...rial forces and shape the results of success (or failure) at each stage of the campaign.
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