Clear Lens of the Eternal River - Revision history

Kirkbride at 09:14, 13 September 2025

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Dre at 14:22, 16 February 2024

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	Unlike [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], the ritualist stares ''through'' the ritual focus at their surroundings, rather than gazing into its depths. When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus.		Unlike [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], the ritualist stares ''through'' the ritual focus at their surroundings, rather than gazing into its depths. When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus.

	Rituals like this have been used since time-out-of-mind by groups such as the [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]], the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Torchbearers\|torchbearers]], [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] treasure hunters and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]] looking for [[regio]]. The information it provides is always factual, but it is not always relevant to the matter at hand - and interpreting its importance can sometimes prove to be quite challenging.		Rituals like this have been used since time-out-of-mind by groups such as the [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]], the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Torchbearers\|torchbearers]], [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] treasure hunters and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]] looking for [[regio]]. The information it provides is always factual, but it is not always relevant to the matter at hand - and interpreting its importance can sometimes prove to be quite challenging.

	The ritual is popular in [[Urizen]] - indeed, the version currently in [[Imperial lore]] is the version developed in [[Spiral]] long before the formation of the Empire. The magic draws on the well-known [[Urizen hearth magic]] of [[Urizen hearth magic#The eye\|eyes]] and lenses. It is also somewhat popular in [[Varushka]], where a [[warden]] who can perform the ritual solo can quickly gather information that may point to the solution of a mystery. Wardens and [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] in particular are likely to perform the ritual by peering through a ring, or even a specially made loop, often crafted of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]].		The ritual is popular in [[Urizen]] - indeed, the version currently in [[Imperial lore]] is the version developed in [[Spiral]] long before the formation of the Empire. The magic draws on the well-known [[Urizen hearth magic]] of [[Urizen hearth magic#The eye\|eyes]] and lenses. It is also somewhat popular in [[Varushka]], where a [[warden]] who can perform the ritual solo can quickly gather information that may point to the solution of a mystery. Wardens and [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] in particular are likely to perform the ritual by peering through a ring, or even a specially made loop, often crafted of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]].
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	Geometric blue and white designs painted around the eyes of the ritualists are another common element, reinforcing the connection to eyes and vision.		Geometric blue and white designs painted around the eyes of the ritualists are another common element, reinforcing the connection to eyes and vision.

	The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual - it is much more concerned with discovery than [[Ophis\|revelation]]. Scenes in which [[The Doctor]] uncovers or solves a mystery are another common element, as are [[~~totem~~ magic\|~~totemic~~]] evocations of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]], [[Paragons and Exemplars\|paragons and exemplars]] such as [[Vardas]] the witch hunter, or references to wise animals or creatures such as [[Legendary beasts#Sphinx\|sphinxes]].		The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual - it is much more concerned with discovery than [[Ophis\|revelation]]. Scenes in which [[The Doctor]] uncovers or solves a mystery are another common element, as are [[aspect magic\|symbolic]] evocations of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]], [[Paragons and Exemplars\|paragons and exemplars]] such as [[Vardas]] the witch hunter, or references to wise animals or creatures such as [[Legendary beasts#Sphinx\|sphinxes]].

	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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Common Elements

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	Geometric blue and white designs painted around the eyes of the ritualists are another common element, reinforcing the connection to eyes and vision.		Geometric blue and white designs painted around the eyes of the ritualists are another common element, reinforcing the connection to eyes and vision.

	The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual - it is much more concerned with discovery than [[Ophis\|revelation]]. Scenes in which [[The Doctor]] uncovers or solves a mystery are another common element, as are [[totem magic\|totemic]] evocations of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]], [[~~Paragons_and_Exemplars~~]] such as [[Vardas]] the witch hunter, or references to wise animals or creatures such as [[Legendary beasts#Sphinx\|sphinxes]].		The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual - it is much more concerned with discovery than [[Ophis\|revelation]]. Scenes in which [[The Doctor]] uncovers or solves a mystery are another common element, as are [[totem magic\|totemic]] evocations of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]], [[Paragons and Exemplars\|paragons and exemplars]] such as [[Vardas]] the witch hunter, or references to wise animals or creatures such as [[Legendary beasts#Sphinx\|sphinxes]].

	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

Matt at 17:39, 8 October 2023

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	Each [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributor]] receives the same information.		Each [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributor]] receives the same information.

	Not every location reveals information to this ritual - either because there is no information or because there is so much information it overloads the magic. The [[detect magic#Divination\|divination]] function of the [[detect magic]] spell can be used to discover if there is information that can be revealed with this ritual.		'''Not every location reveals information to this ritual - either because there is no information or because there is so much information it overloads the magic. The [[detect magic#Divination\|divination]] function of the [[detect magic]] spell can be used to discover if there is information that can be revealed with this ritual.'''

	On rare occasions, an area may be under the effect of a magical shroud or obscuring magic. If the shroud has a higher strength than the magnitude of the ritual, it reveals only whether there is information to be discerned, and the presence, realm, and magnitude of the shrouding effect.		On rare occasions, an area may be under the effect of a magical shroud or obscuring magic. If the shroud has a higher strength than the magnitude of the ritual, it reveals only whether there is information to be discerned, and the presence, realm, and magnitude of the shrouding effect.

Rafferty: /* OOC Elements */

2022-09-04T17:25:18Z

OOC Elements

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	This ritual is primarily intended to be used on quests, or during player events. As a consequence the definition of an area is left intentionally vague. At a main event, the entire quest area might be treated as a single location, while a player event might have different information for each room in a building. If it is relevant, the referee can indicate what counts as an "area" when the ritual is cast, or when detect magic is used to determine the presence of information.		This ritual is primarily intended to be used on quests, or during player events. As a consequence the definition of an area is left intentionally vague. At a main event, the entire quest area might be treated as a single location, while a player event might have different information for each room in a building. If it is relevant, the referee can indicate what counts as an "area" when the ritual is cast, or when detect magic is used to determine the presence of information.

	When cast in [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]], the ritual invariably reveals the same information "This place is the political heart of the Empire, and many significant events have occurred or started here." ~~A detect magic spell may occasionally reveal if there is specific, additional information in a specific location.~~		When cast in [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]], the ritual invariably reveals the same information "This place is the political heart of the Empire, and many significant events have occurred or started here."

	==Description==		==Description==

Beeswax at 20:51, 21 March 2022

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Unlike [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], the ritualist stares ''through'' the ritual focus at their surroundings, rather than gazing into its depths. When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus~~. Each~~ .		Unlike [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], the ritualist stares ''through'' the ritual focus at their surroundings, rather than gazing into its depths. When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus.

	Rituals like this have been used since time-out-of-mind by groups such as the [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]], the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Torchbearers\|torchbearers]], [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] treasure hunters and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]] looking for [[regio]]. The information it provides is always factual, but it is not always relevant to the matter at hand - and interpreting its importance can sometimes prove to be quite challenging.		Rituals like this have been used since time-out-of-mind by groups such as the [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]], the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Torchbearers\|torchbearers]], [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] treasure hunters and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]] looking for [[regio]]. The information it provides is always factual, but it is not always relevant to the matter at hand - and interpreting its importance can sometimes prove to be quite challenging.
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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	In addition to the required focus, the ritual my include [[Runes\|runestones]], cards, or other divinatory tools. The focus item can be anything that one of the ritualists can look ''through''. Common examples are actual lenses, discs of crystal or glass, polished pieces of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] or [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]] or even rings of metal. [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] magicians may use a piece of polished glass, but some prefer to use a naked flame through which they stare while the ritual is performed, seeing through the flickering fire the shadows of the past.		In addition to the required focus, the ritual may include [[Runes\|runestones]], cards, or other divinatory tools. The focus item can be anything that one of the ritualists can look ''through''. Common examples are actual lenses, discs of crystal or glass, polished pieces of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] or [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]] or even rings of metal. [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] magicians may use a piece of polished glass, but some prefer to use a naked flame through which they stare while the ritual is performed, seeing through the flickering fire the shadows of the past.

	The focus is often washed in pure water, or boiled briefly in water or wine, to improve the clarity with which it sees. There are reports of special [[magic items]], specifically [[:Category:Foci\|ritual foci]] that can be used to make it easier for a single caster to perform the ritual (and, so the stories go, to empower certain other divinations such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]]). Unfortunately, the creation of such items is not common knowledge in the Empire although they are said to be common in part of the [[Principalities of Jarm]].		The focus is often washed in pure water, or boiled briefly in water or wine, to improve the clarity with which it sees. There are reports of special [[magic items]], specifically [[:Category:Foci\|ritual foci]] that can be used to make it easier for a single caster to perform the ritual (and, so the stories go, to empower certain other divinations such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]]). Unfortunately, the creation of such items is not common knowledge in the Empire although they are said to be common in part of the [[Principalities of Jarm]].
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	Geometric blue and white designs painted around the eyes of the ritualists are another common element, reinforcing the connection to eyes and vision.		Geometric blue and white designs painted around the eyes of the ritualists are another common element, reinforcing the connection to eyes and vision.

	The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual - it is much concerned with discovery than [[Ophis\|revelation]]. Scenes in which [[The Doctor]] uncovers or solves a mystery are another common element, as are [[totem magic\|totemic]] evocations of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]], [[Paragons_and_Exemplars]] such as [[Vardas]] the witch hunter, or references to wise animals or creatures such as [[Legendary beasts#Sphinx\|sphinxes]].		The rune [[Sular]] is often used with this ritual - it is much more concerned with discovery than [[Ophis\|revelation]]. Scenes in which [[The Doctor]] uncovers or solves a mystery are another common element, as are [[totem magic\|totemic]] evocations of the virtues of [[Wisdom]] or [[Vigilance]], [[Paragons_and_Exemplars]] such as [[Vardas]] the witch hunter, or references to wise animals or creatures such as [[Legendary beasts#Sphinx\|sphinxes]].

	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

Dre at 16:25, 1 March 2021

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	In addition to the required focus, the ritual my include [[~~Rune_Overview~~\|runestones]], cards, or other divinatory tools. The focus item can be anything that one of the ritualists can look ''through''. Common examples are actual lenses, discs of crystal or glass, polished pieces of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] or [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]] or even rings of metal. [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] magicians may use a piece of polished glass, but some prefer to use a naked flame through which they stare while the ritual is performed, seeing through the flickering fire the shadows of the past.		In addition to the required focus, the ritual my include [[Runes\|runestones]], cards, or other divinatory tools. The focus item can be anything that one of the ritualists can look ''through''. Common examples are actual lenses, discs of crystal or glass, polished pieces of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]] or [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]] or even rings of metal. [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] magicians may use a piece of polished glass, but some prefer to use a naked flame through which they stare while the ritual is performed, seeing through the flickering fire the shadows of the past.

	The focus is often washed in pure water, or boiled briefly in water or wine, to improve the clarity with which it sees. There are reports of special [[magic items]], specifically [[:Category:Foci\|ritual foci]] that can be used to make it easier for a single caster to perform the ritual (and, so the stories go, to empower certain other divinations such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]]). Unfortunately, the creation of such items is not common knowledge in the Empire although they are said to be common in part of the [[Principalities of Jarm]].		The focus is often washed in pure water, or boiled briefly in water or wine, to improve the clarity with which it sees. There are reports of special [[magic items]], specifically [[:Category:Foci\|ritual foci]] that can be used to make it easier for a single caster to perform the ritual (and, so the stories go, to empower certain other divinations such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]]). Unfortunately, the creation of such items is not common knowledge in the Empire although they are said to be common in part of the [[Principalities of Jarm]].

Dre at 15:17, 25 March 2018

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Unlike [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], the ritualist stares ''through'' the ritual focus at their surroundings, rather than gazing into ~~it's~~ depths. When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus. Each .		Unlike [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], the ritualist stares ''through'' the ritual focus at their surroundings, rather than gazing into its depths. When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus. Each .

	Rituals like this have been used since time-out-of-mind by groups such as the [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]], the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Torchbearers\|torchbearers]], [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] treasure hunters and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]] looking for [[regio]]. The information it provides is always factual, but it is not always relevant to the matter at hand - and interpreting its importance can sometimes prove to be quite challenging.		Rituals like this have been used since time-out-of-mind by groups such as the [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]], the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Torchbearers\|torchbearers]], [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] treasure hunters and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]] looking for [[regio]]. The information it provides is always factual, but it is not always relevant to the matter at hand - and interpreting its importance can sometimes prove to be quite challenging.

	The ritual is popular in [[Urizen]] - indeed, the version currently in [[Imperial ~~Lore~~]] is the version developed in [[Spiral]] long before the formation of the Empire. The magic draws on the well-known [[Urizen hearth magic]] of [[Urizen hearth magic#The eye\|eyes]] and lenses. It is also somewhat popular in [[Varushka]], where a [[warden]] who can perform the ritual solo can quickly gather information that may point to the solution of a mystery. Wardens and [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] in particular are likely to perform the ritual by peering through a ring, or even a specially made loop, often crafted of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]].		The ritual is popular in [[Urizen]] - indeed, the version currently in [[Imperial lore]] is the version developed in [[Spiral]] long before the formation of the Empire. The magic draws on the well-known [[Urizen hearth magic]] of [[Urizen hearth magic#The eye\|eyes]] and lenses. It is also somewhat popular in [[Varushka]], where a [[warden]] who can perform the ritual solo can quickly gather information that may point to the solution of a mystery. Wardens and [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] in particular are likely to perform the ritual by peering through a ring, or even a specially made loop, often crafted of [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]].

	This ritual draws its name from the concept that time itself is a river, flowing from the past to the future with the position of the onlooker divining the present. There are even a few unsubstantiated reports that the ritual has occasionally provided information about significant ''future'' events that will take place in a location - although all evidence of such results is circumstantial.		This ritual draws its name from the concept that time itself is a river, flowing from the past to the future with the position of the onlooker divining the present. There are even a few unsubstantiated reports that the ritual has occasionally provided information about significant ''future'' events that will take place in a location - although all evidence of such results is circumstantial.

Rafferty: /* Description */

2017-06-04T16:07:00Z

Description

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	==Description==		==Description==
	When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus. Each .		Unlike [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], the ritualist stares ''through'' the ritual focus at their surroundings, rather than gazing into it's depths. When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus. Each .

	Rituals like this have been used since time-out-of-mind by groups such as the [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]], the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Torchbearers\|torchbearers]], [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] treasure hunters and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]] looking for [[regio]]. The information it provides is always factual, but it is not always relevant to the matter at hand - and interpreting its importance can sometimes prove to be quite challenging.		Rituals like this have been used since time-out-of-mind by groups such as the [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]], the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Torchbearers\|torchbearers]], [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] treasure hunters and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]] looking for [[regio]]. The information it provides is always factual, but it is not always relevant to the matter at hand - and interpreting its importance can sometimes prove to be quite challenging.

Rafferty: /* OOC Elements */

2017-06-04T16:06:00Z

OOC Elements

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	This ritual is primarily intended to be used on quests, or during player events. As a consequence the definition of an area is left intentionally vague. At a main event, the entire quest area might be treated as a single location, while a player event might have different information for each room in a building. If it is relevant, the referee can indicate what counts as an "area" when the ritual is cast, or when detect magic is used to determine the presence of information.		This ritual is primarily intended to be used on quests, or during player events. As a consequence the definition of an area is left intentionally vague. At a main event, the entire quest area might be treated as a single location, while a player event might have different information for each room in a building. If it is relevant, the referee can indicate what counts as an "area" when the ritual is cast, or when detect magic is used to determine the presence of information.

	When cast in [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]], the ritual invariably reveals the same information "This place is the political heart of the Empire, and many significant events have occurred or started here."		When cast in [[Casinea#Anvil\|Anvil]], the ritual invariably reveals the same information "This place is the political heart of the Empire, and many significant events have occurred or started here." A detect magic spell may occasionally reveal if there is specific, additional information in a specific location.

	==Description==		==Description==
	When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus. Each .		When cast by a single magician, they often use the focus to carefully examine the immediate area - looking at the terrain features, examining a handful of soil, pondering the movement of the wind. From the connections between these seemingly unconnected things, the magic helps build up a picture of the historical significance of the area. When this ritual is performed by a coven, the ''lens'' that serves as the focus for this ritual is often passed from ritualist to ritualist, and they take it in turns examining the focus. Each .