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Kayleigh.whybrow: /* Preparing the Space */

2026-04-01T17:31:35Z

Preparing the Space

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	Most rites included with starting skills (those not marked with an asterisk * in the [[Rites List]]) do not require material components or a referee witness. The caster must still roleplay preparing the area, but no materials are consumed. If a rite requires material components or referee presence, this will be noted in the rite description.		Most rites included with starting skills (those '''not''' marked with an asterisk * in the [[Rites List]]) do not require material components or a referee witness. The caster must still roleplay preparing the area, but no materials are consumed. If a rite requires material components or referee presence, this will be noted in the rite description.
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Kayleigh.whybrow: /* Preparing the Space */

2026-04-01T17:31:22Z

Preparing the Space

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	The caster must prepare an area as part of the rite, marking it with appropriate lines, patterns or symbols. This can include drawing an unbroken circle, especially when raising a ward.		The caster must prepare an area as part of the rite, marking it with appropriate lines, patterns or symbols. This can include drawing an unbroken circle, especially when raising a ward.

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			\| '''Starting Rites'''

	Most rites included with starting skills (those not marked with an asterisk * in the [[Rites List]]) do not require material components or a referee witness. The caster must still roleplay preparing the area, but no materials are consumed. If a rite requires material components or referee presence, this will be noted in the rite description.		Most rites included with starting skills (those not marked with an asterisk * in the [[Rites List]]) do not require material components or a referee witness. The caster must still roleplay preparing the area, but no materials are consumed. If a rite requires material components or referee presence, this will be noted in the rite description.
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	For researched rites (marked with *), [[Rituals\|ritual magic]], [[Invocation\|invocation]] rites, and any new rites learned through research, material components are required as shown in the table below. These rites should begin and end in sight of a referee.		For researched rites (marked with *), [[Rituals\|ritual magic]], [[Invocation\|invocation]] rites, and any new rites learned through research, material components are required as shown in the table below. These rites should begin and end in sight of a referee.

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David.moore at 14:53, 29 March 2025

2025-03-29T14:53:51Z

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	Some [[#The Performance\|longer rites]] may be performed by multiple magicians, pooling their magic to achieve a larger effect. Every magician in the rite must contribute at least 1 magic point. Details for how many performers can contribute to a rite appear in each rite’s [[Rites List\|description]].		Some [[#The Performance\|longer rites]] may be performed by multiple magicians, pooling their magic to achieve a larger effect. Every magician in the rite must contribute at least 1 magic point. Details for how many performers can contribute to a rite appear in each rite’s [[Rites List\|description]].

	By default, rites have a single target, who may not by the performer. Rites that can affect multiple targets, or which the performer can perform on themselves, will specify in the description.		By default, rites have a single target, who may not be the performer. Rites that can affect multiple targets, or which the performer can perform on themselves, will specify in the description.

	The various invocation, ritual magic, greater spellcasting and conjunctional magic skills all provide knowledge of a number of rites.		The various invocation, ritual magic, greater spellcasting and conjunctional magic skills all provide knowledge of a number of rites.

David.moore at 18:58, 25 March 2025

2025-03-25T18:58:36Z

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	Rites are magical ceremonies with longer or more dramatic effects. As well as taking rather longer than spells – all rites are at least 30 seconds long – rites always require the expenditure of some material resources as well as [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]], and the ceremonial preparation of a space in which to work the magic.		Rites are magical ceremonies with longer or more dramatic effects. As well as taking rather longer than spells – all rites are at least 30 seconds long – rites always require the expenditure of some material resources as well as [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]], and the ceremonial preparation of a space in which to work the magic.

			Some [[#The Performance\|longer rites]] may be performed by multiple magicians, pooling their magic to achieve a larger effect. Every magician in the rite must contribute at least 1 magic point. Details for how many performers can contribute to a rite appear in each rite’s [[Rites List\|description]].

			By default, rites have a single target, who may not by the performer. Rites that can affect multiple targets, or which the performer can perform on themselves, will specify in the description.

	The various invocation, ritual magic, greater spellcasting and conjunctional magic skills all provide knowledge of a number of rites.		The various invocation, ritual magic, greater spellcasting and conjunctional magic skills all provide knowledge of a number of rites.

David.moore at 08:10, 24 March 2025

2025-03-24T08:10:01Z

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	Rites are magical ceremonies with longer or more dramatic effects. As well as taking rather longer than spells – all rites are at least ~~two~~ ~~minutes~~ long – rites always require the expenditure of some material resources as well as [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]], and the ceremonial preparation of a space in which to work the magic.		Rites are magical ceremonies with longer or more dramatic effects. As well as taking rather longer than spells – all rites are at least 30 seconds long – rites always require the expenditure of some material resources as well as [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]], and the ceremonial preparation of a space in which to work the magic.

	~~[[Invocation]],~~ ~~[[Ritual~~ ~~Magic]]~~ ~~and~~ ~~the various~~ ~~Greater~~ ~~[[Spellcasting]]~~ and ~~[[Conjunctional~~ ~~Magic]]~~ skills all provide knowledge of a number of rites.		The various invocation, ritual magic, greater spellcasting and conjunctional magic skills all provide knowledge of a number of rites.

	Detailed descriptions of all rites can be found in the [[Rites List]].		Detailed descriptions of all rites can be found in the ''[[Rites List]]''.

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	:*'''Participation:''' If the rite has a subject, get them involved: add question-and-answer elements or simple choreography. Discuss with them what you’d like them to do in advance.		:*'''Participation:''' If the rite has a subject, get them involved: add question-and-answer elements or simple choreography. Discuss with them what you’d like them to do in advance.

	:*'''Props:''' Be sure to incorporate the required materials into the performance. Consider using ceremonial tools (staves, rods, knives or masks), musical instruments, candles or incense or other props, even if not required.		:*'''Props:''' Be sure to incorporate the required materials into the performance. Consider using ceremonial tools (staves, rods, knives or masks), musical instruments, candles or incense or other props, even if not required. This applies especially to your [[Bind Path Focus\|path focus]]!
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	==The Outcome==		==The Outcome==

	At the end of the rite, the attending referee will administer any effects, including handing over an ~~'''effect~~ card~~'''~~ to the subject if needed. The standard effects of a rite are automatic, provided the caster meets the minimum requirements for the rite and spends the required magic points.		At the end of the rite, the attending referee will administer any effects, including handing over a tearable card to the subject if needed. The standard effects of a rite are automatic, provided the caster meets the minimum requirements for the rite and spends the required magic points.

	==Rites and Research==		==Rites and Research==
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	Magicians may also research improved versions of any rite they know, with longer duration, multiple subjects, or more potent or versatile effects, e.g. ''[[Regeneration]]'' may be improved to allow the subject to heal multiple locations simultaneously, or ''[[Resilience]]'' may be improved so that the subject can use charges interchangeably to resist fear or mind effects (rather than choosing one or the other at the time of casting).		Magicians may also research improved versions of any rite they know, with longer duration, multiple subjects, or more potent or versatile effects, e.g. ''[[Regeneration]]'' may be improved to allow the subject to heal multiple locations simultaneously, or ''[[Resilience]]'' may be improved so that the subject can use charges interchangeably to resist fear or mind effects (rather than choosing one or the other at the time of casting).

	~~'''~~Note~~:'''~~ ~~Improved~~ and new rites are likely to have magical and [[Rites#Preparing the Space\|material costs]] above the minimum.		Note that improved and new rites are likely to have magical and [[Rites#Preparing the Space\|material costs]] above the minimum.

David.moore at 09:08, 1 March 2025

2025-03-01T09:08:39Z

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	==The Outcome==		==The Outcome==

	At the end of the rite, the attending referee will administer any effects, including handing over an '''effect card''' to the subject if needed. The standard effects of a rite are automatic (provided the caster meets the minimum requirements for the rite and spends the required magic points~~), but based on the strength of the caster’s performance and the quality of their cosmological knowledge, the referee may grant additional benefits~~.		At the end of the rite, the attending referee will administer any effects, including handing over an '''effect card''' to the subject if needed. The standard effects of a rite are automatic, provided the caster meets the minimum requirements for the rite and spends the required magic points.

	==Rites and Research==		==Rites and Research==

David.moore: /* The Performance */

2025-02-22T19:30:38Z

The Performance

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	The rite itself is an improvised performance, expressing the caster’s intention and describing how they are achieving the effect (e.g. where they’re drawing power from and channelling it to, what form it will take and what it will do).		The rite itself is an improvised performance, expressing the caster’s intention and describing how they are achieving the effect (e.g. where they’re drawing power from and channelling it to, what form it will take and what it will do).

			As with [[Spellcasting#Basic Spellcasting Rules\|casting greater spells]], rites cannot be performed in [[Armour Categories\|medium or heavier armour]].

	There are four lengths of rite, reflecting the power and complexity of the intended effect. Rites should begin and end in sight of a referee.		There are four lengths of rite, reflecting the power and complexity of the intended effect. Rites should begin and end in sight of a referee.

David.moore: /* Rites and Research */

2025-01-13T08:05:08Z

Rites and Research

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	==Rites and Research==		==Rites and Research==

	A character with a relevant spellcasting skill may spend [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] to [[Research\|research]] rites related to that skill, provided they have selected that skill as one of their three [[Character Progression#Study Paths\|study paths]].		A character with a relevant spellcasting skill may spend [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] to [[Research\|research]] rites related to that skill, provided they have selected that skill as one of their three [[Character Progression#Study Paths\|'''study paths''']].

	Several of the rites in the [[Rites List\|rites list]], marked with an asterisk (*), aren’t available with starting skills, but are included as initial projects for research.		Several of the rites in the [[Rites List\|rites list]], marked with an asterisk (*), aren’t available with starting skills, but are included as initial projects for research.

	~~[[Magician\|~~Magicians]] can also invent rites not listed ~~here~~, including rites to summon or create more powerful supernatural creatures, bind creatures into physical objects or to invest thaumaturgical devices or other items. Some progression paths are suggested under ''[[Magician#Magician Study Paths\|Magician Study Paths]]''.		Magicians can also invent rites ''not'' listed there, including rites to summon or create more powerful supernatural creatures, bind creatures into physical objects or to invest thaumaturgical devices or other items. Some progression paths are suggested under ''[[Magician#Magician Study Paths\|Magician Study Paths]]''.

	Magicians may also research improved versions of any rite they know, with longer duration, multiple subjects, or more potent or versatile effects, e.g. ''[[Regeneration]]'' may be improved to allow the subject to heal multiple locations simultaneously, or ''[[Resilience]]'' may be improved so that the subject can use charges interchangeably to resist fear or mind effects.		Magicians may also research improved versions of any rite they know, with longer duration, multiple subjects, or more potent or versatile effects, e.g. ''[[Regeneration]]'' may be improved to allow the subject to heal multiple locations simultaneously, or ''[[Resilience]]'' may be improved so that the subject can use charges interchangeably to resist fear or mind effects (rather than choosing one or the other at the time of casting).

	'''Note:''' Improved and new rites are likely to have magical and [[Rites#Preparing the Space\|material costs]] above the minimum.		'''Note:''' Improved and new rites are likely to have magical and [[Rites#Preparing the Space\|material costs]] above the minimum.