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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

2026-01-15T16:06:14Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	===Arcane Mark===		===Arcane Mark===
	* '''The [[Arcane Mark]] ritual grants additional power to those who use it to strengthen their connection to their [[Conclave order]]'''		* '''The [[Arcane Mark]] ritual grants additional power to those who use it to strengthen their connection to their [[Conclave order]]'''
	The [[Arcane Mark]] ritual is familiar to any [[magical skills#Magician\|magician]] who belongs to a [[Conclave order]]. The ritual is vital to the functioning of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], used to [[Conclave order#Conclave_order#Joining_an_Order\|connect]] a magician to their chosen Order. There's no record of the unnatural mists causing damage to any Arcane Mark, but there ''are'' some stories of people whose exposure to the fog has caused them to forget, or become confused about, their purpose in being part of one.		The [[Arcane Mark]] ritual is familiar to any [[magical skills#Magician\|magician]] who belongs to a [[Conclave order]]. The ritual is vital to the functioning of the [[Conclave]], used to [[Conclave order#Conclave_order#Joining_an_Order\|connect]] a magician to their chosen Order. There's no record of the unnatural mists causing damage to any Arcane Mark, but there ''are'' some stories of people whose exposure to the fog has caused them to forget, or become confused about, their purpose in being part of one.

	Several scholars at [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]] have discovered that the current conjunction has an unexpected effect on those taking an Arcane Mark. Anyone who receives the 'Mark of one of the seven Conclave orders not only feels reconnected to the principles and goals of the order, but also gains a small increase in personal magical power. To experience this empowerment, the target must recite (or read aloud) the ''manifesto'' of the order as part of the ritual, finishing by stating a single specific action they will undertake in the coming days to support the order's principles or pursue its goals.		Several scholars at [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]] have discovered that the current conjunction has an unexpected effect on those taking an Arcane Mark. Anyone who receives the 'Mark of one of the seven Conclave orders not only feels reconnected to the principles and goals of the order, but also gains a small increase in personal magical power. To experience this empowerment, the target must recite (or read aloud) the ''manifesto'' of the order as part of the ritual, finishing by stating a single specific action they will undertake in the coming days to support the order's principles or pursue its goals.

Twiggy: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	This isn't the first time a supernatural mist has troubled Imperial citizens; but unlike the [[Fog_on_the_brine\|eerie, glowing fog]] that shrouded the [[Bay of Catazar]] in late 379YE and early 380YE, this phenomenon has spread to every corner of the Empire. Nor are the effects purely physical; people speak of dreams in which their night-time imaginings are "invaded" by creeping mist that mutes details and leaves them enervated and confused on awakening. In this case, the fog seems specifically to cause forgetfulness around whatever the topic of the dream might have been.		This isn't the first time a supernatural mist has troubled Imperial citizens; but unlike the [[Fog_on_the_brine\|eerie, glowing fog]] that shrouded the [[Bay of Catazar]] in late 379YE and early 380YE, this phenomenon has spread to every corner of the Empire. Nor are the effects purely physical; people speak of dreams in which their night-time imaginings are "invaded" by creeping mist that mutes details and leaves them enervated and confused on awakening. In this case, the fog seems specifically to cause forgetfulness around whatever the topic of the dream might have been.

	While the fog appears natural on the surface, even the [[detect magic\|simplest divinations]] will alert a [[magical skills#magician\|magician]] that the miasma that surrounds them possesses supernatural properties. Rituals such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] indicate that the fog consumes or alters memory, but provide no suggestions as to how long it will last or how it may be ended prematurely. Explanation as to the causes of the mist remains elusive. Students of [[astronomancy\|astronomantic]] lore point to a subtle conjunction of [[the Wanderer]] with ~~the~~ [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Lock]], and [[the Door]], and theorise that this might either be the cause, or a revelation, of the obfuscating haze.		While the fog appears natural on the surface, even the [[detect magic\|simplest divinations]] will alert a [[magical skills#magician\|magician]] that the miasma that surrounds them possesses supernatural properties. Rituals such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] indicate that the fog consumes or alters memory, but provide no suggestions as to how long it will last or how it may be ended prematurely. Explanation as to the causes of the mist remains elusive. Students of [[astronomancy\|astronomantic]] lore point to a subtle conjunction of [[the Wanderer]] with [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Lock]], and [[the Door]], and theorise that this might either be the cause, or a revelation, of the obfuscating haze.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Further Signs'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Further Signs'''<br>
	As always there is debate about whether the eerie fog has arisen as a result of the astronomantic conjunction, or whether the conjunction is a reflection of the fog's appearance. And as is usual in situations where the flows of mana and the movement of magic through the world is perturbed, there are many other more subtle signs of the disruption than those found in the sky.		As always there is debate about whether the eerie fog has arisen as a result of the astronomantic conjunction, or whether the conjunction is a reflection of the fog's appearance. And as is usual in situations where the flows of mana and the movement of magic through the world is perturbed, there are many other more subtle signs of the disruption than those found in the sky.

Twiggy at 21:07, 12 July 2025

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	==Shadows Lengthen==		==Shadows Lengthen==
	The good news is that it seems fairly straightforward to keep the fog at bay with tried and trusted [[hearth magic]] of protection. In [[Varushka]] for example there have been no reports of the fog entering the dreams of those who sleep in [[Varushka_hearth_magic#Wards\|warded]] homes. while many of those experiencing the memory-sapping properties of the mist in [[the Marches]] have been ~~travelers~~ outside the safety of properly marked [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Boundaries\|boundaries]]. Unfortunately, it is rarely practical to remain perpetually inside defended areas, meaning some reliable counter to the memory changing effects is eagerly sought.		The good news is that it seems fairly straightforward to keep the fog at bay with tried and trusted [[hearth magic]] of protection. In [[Varushka]] for example there have been no reports of the fog entering the dreams of those who sleep in [[Varushka_hearth_magic#Wards\|warded]] homes. while many of those experiencing the memory-sapping properties of the mist in [[the Marches]] have been travellers outside the safety of properly marked [[The_Marches_hearth_magic#Boundaries\|boundaries]]. Unfortunately, it is rarely practical to remain perpetually inside defended areas, meaning some reliable counter to the memory changing effects is eagerly sought.

	After some examination of those exposed, three specific ways have been suggested for dealing with the loss of memory, and seem especially appropriate to those attending the Winter Solstice.		After some examination of those exposed, three specific ways have been suggested for dealing with the loss of memory, and seem especially appropriate to those attending the Winter Solstice.

Dre at 11:08, 6 August 2024

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	During the Winter Solstice, casters can consume up to 15 doses of liao when performing [[Transmogrification of the Soul's Echo]]. Each dose of liao consumed reduces the magnitude of the ritual by 2, up a maximum reduction of 30 ranks. If any liao is used, the ritual has an additional [[roleplaying effect]]: ''you feel refreshed in spirit, optimistic about the future, and at peace with the past.''		During the Winter Solstice, casters can consume up to 15 doses of liao when performing [[Transmogrification of the Soul's Echo]]. Each dose of liao consumed reduces the magnitude of the ritual by 2, up a maximum reduction of 30 ranks. If any liao is used, the ritual has an additional [[roleplaying effect]]: ''you feel refreshed in spirit, optimistic about the future, and at peace with the past.''

	As well as having the normal far-reaching impact on the personality of the target, there are additional effects if the full amount of liao - 15 doses - is used in the ritual. At the completion of such a ritual, ''all'' [[testimony]], [[anointing]], [[dedication]], and [[excommunication]] effects that were not created by the use of [[liao#True Liao\|True Liao]] are completely removed from the target. In addition, the ritual removes the effects of any lingering [[curse\|curses]] ~~effecting~~ the target. Finally, the character cannot be targeted with [[testimony]], [[anointing]], [[dedication]], or [[excommunication]] until the start of the Spring Equinox, unless those effects are created with True Liao. They will simply fail and no liao will be consumed.		As well as having the normal far-reaching impact on the personality of the target, there are additional effects if the full amount of liao - 15 doses - is used in the ritual. At the completion of such a ritual, ''all'' [[testimony]], [[anointing]], [[dedication]], and [[excommunication]] effects that were not created by the use of [[liao#True Liao\|True Liao]] are completely removed from the target. In addition, the ritual removes the effects of any lingering [[curse\|curses]] affecting the target. Finally, the character cannot be targeted with [[testimony]], [[anointing]], [[dedication]], or [[excommunication]] until the start of the Spring Equinox, unless those effects are created with True Liao. They will simply fail and no liao will be consumed.

	These additional effects will not take place if the mana cost of the ritual is reduced by any other effect - the full magnitude 60 must be accounted for.</box>		These additional effects will not take place if the mana cost of the ritual is reduced by any other effect - the full magnitude 60 must be accounted for.</box>

Dre at 23:15, 3 August 2023

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	Firstly, people are encouraged to renew their friendship and acquaintance with others. A short conversation, or a more involved social interaction, help to nail down the detail of shared experience and can reduce or remove even the most subtle effects of exposure to the fog.		Firstly, people are encouraged to renew their friendship and acquaintance with others. A short conversation, or a more involved social interaction, help to nail down the detail of shared experience and can reduce or remove even the most subtle effects of exposure to the fog.

	Second, priests across the Empire are urging citizens to turn to the virtues to help combat this psychic malaise. Anyone who has been particularly ~~effected~~ may find it useful to receive an [[anointing]], especially in the presence of friends and family, that rededicates them to ambitions or goals they are struggling to hold on to. Likewise, learned magicians from Urizen to Wintermark have suggested that [[coven\|covens]], [[sect\|sects]], and [[banner\|banners]] might help combat the plague of misrememberance by taking time at the coming solstice to [[Bands#Creating_a_Band\|renew the oaths]] that bind them together.		Second, priests across the Empire are urging citizens to turn to the virtues to help combat this psychic malaise. Anyone who has been particularly affected may find it useful to receive an [[anointing]], especially in the presence of friends and family, that rededicates them to ambitions or goals they are struggling to hold on to. Likewise, learned magicians from Urizen to Wintermark have suggested that [[coven\|covens]], [[sect\|sects]], and [[banner\|banners]] might help combat the plague of misrememberance by taking time at the coming solstice to [[Bands#Creating_a_Band\|renew the oaths]] that bind them together.

	Thirdly, Imperial storytellers have pointed to the [[Navarr]] practice of Songs and Stories, when strangers come together to tell tales and make music. Troubadours, sutannir, stzena, skalds, and musicians of all nations are being encouraged to take the opportunity to gather in groups during the Winter Solstice to swap stories not of great deeds done by figures of the past, but of the more recent exploits of modern heroes of the Empire. By cementing these tales in the minds of the people, they hope, the creeping forgetfulness can be slowed, or even stopped altogether.		Thirdly, Imperial storytellers have pointed to the [[Navarr]] practice of Songs and Stories, when strangers come together to tell tales and make music. Troubadours, sutannir, stzena, skalds, and musicians of all nations are being encouraged to take the opportunity to gather in groups during the Winter Solstice to swap stories not of great deeds done by figures of the past, but of the more recent exploits of modern heroes of the Empire. By cementing these tales in the minds of the people, they hope, the creeping forgetfulness can be slowed, or even stopped altogether.

Responsible1: /* Arcane Mark */

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Arcane Mark

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	The [[Arcane Mark]] ritual is familiar to any [[magical skills#Magician\|magician]] who belongs to a [[Conclave order]]. The ritual is vital to the functioning of the [[Imperial Conclave]], used to [[Conclave order#Conclave_order#Joining_an_Order\|connect]] a magician to their chosen Order. There's no record of the unnatural mists causing damage to any Arcane Mark, but there ''are'' some stories of people whose exposure to the fog has caused them to forget, or become confused about, their purpose in being part of one.		The [[Arcane Mark]] ritual is familiar to any [[magical skills#Magician\|magician]] who belongs to a [[Conclave order]]. The ritual is vital to the functioning of the [[Imperial Conclave]], used to [[Conclave order#Conclave_order#Joining_an_Order\|connect]] a magician to their chosen Order. There's no record of the unnatural mists causing damage to any Arcane Mark, but there ''are'' some stories of people whose exposure to the fog has caused them to forget, or become confused about, their purpose in being part of one.

	Several scholars at [[the Lyceum]] have discovered that the current conjunction has an unexpected effect on those taking an Arcane Mark. Anyone who receives the 'Mark of one of the seven Conclave orders not only feels reconnected to the principles and goals of the order, but also gains a small increase in personal magical power. To experience this empowerment, the target must recite (or read aloud) the ''manifesto'' of the order as part of the ritual, finishing by stating a single specific action they will undertake in the coming days to support the order's principles or pursue its goals.		Several scholars at [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]] have discovered that the current conjunction has an unexpected effect on those taking an Arcane Mark. Anyone who receives the 'Mark of one of the seven Conclave orders not only feels reconnected to the principles and goals of the order, but also gains a small increase in personal magical power. To experience this empowerment, the target must recite (or read aloud) the ''manifesto'' of the order as part of the ritual, finishing by stating a single specific action they will undertake in the coming days to support the order's principles or pursue its goals.

	<box>'''Arcane Mark'''		<box>'''Arcane Mark'''

Responsible1 at 17:25, 16 May 2022

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	"But the mist isn't eating mice..." the warlock protested.		"But the mist isn't eating mice..." the warlock protested.

	Sadogua stared at the orc. Was this really the best the Gyre could do? He sighed melodramatically. "Of course not - nobody would choose to eat mice. I just said that. But memories are delicious, the best ones are all succulent and juicy. And the mist ~~eat~~ memories, just like a crab eats mice."		Sadogua stared at the orc. Was this really the best the Gyre could do? He sighed melodramatically. "Of course not - nobody would choose to eat mice. I just said that. But memories are delicious, the best ones are all succulent and juicy. And the mist eats memories, just like a crab eats mice."

	"Cat," corrected Montaban under his breath. Sadogua ignored him.		"Cat," corrected Montaban under his breath. Sadogua ignored him.

Rafferty: /* Strange is the Night In Play */

2022-05-16T11:23:37Z

Strange is the Night In Play

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	* '''Peculiar [[Astronomancy#Tulpas\|tulpas]] of [[the Door]] are at large in the Empire'''		* '''Peculiar [[Astronomancy#Tulpas\|tulpas]] of [[the Door]] are at large in the Empire'''
	You're free to roleplay that you have encountered one of the tulpas mentioned, and even given them a memory. Follow the description given here when creating stories of such an encounter. Tulpas encountered in downtime will not have given you a memory in return however; this is something that can only happen in play.		You're free to roleplay that you have encountered one of the tulpas mentioned, and even given them a memory. Follow the description given here when creating stories of such an encounter. Tulpas encountered in downtime will not have given you a memory in return however; this is something that can only happen in play.
			==Resolution==
			Following the Winter Solstice, the memory-changing mists seem to have abated and there are no more reports of [[Cloud_waves_break#Strange_is_the_Night\|peculiar ''tulpa'']] moving around at night. The [[Cloud_waves_break#Song_of_My_Soul\|rituals influenced by the conjunction]] have returned to their normal function. Obviously, the effects of the mist are likely to be felt for some time to come.

			While the active effects of the conjunction are over, it's perfectly fine to explain forgetfulness or misremembering by referencing them even if you weren't at Anvil for the Winter Solstice.

Novemberalice at 11:39, 16 April 2022

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{Audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIDkPlfKIso}}
	* '''Exposure to a peculiar fog confuses or deadens memories.'''		* '''Exposure to a peculiar fog confuses or deadens memories.'''
	* '''The fog also invades dreams.'''		* '''The fog also invades dreams.'''
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	This isn't the first time a supernatural mist has troubled Imperial citizens; but unlike the [[Fog_on_the_brine\|eerie, glowing fog]] that shrouded the [[Bay of Catazar]] in late 379YE and early 380YE, this phenomenon has spread to every corner of the Empire. Nor are the effects purely physical; people speak of dreams in which their night-time imaginings are "invaded" by creeping mist that mutes details and leaves them enervated and confused on awakening. In this case, the fog seems specifically to cause forgetfulness around whatever the topic of the dream might have been.		This isn't the first time a supernatural mist has troubled Imperial citizens; but unlike the [[Fog_on_the_brine\|eerie, glowing fog]] that shrouded the [[Bay of Catazar]] in late 379YE and early 380YE, this phenomenon has spread to every corner of the Empire. Nor are the effects purely physical; people speak of dreams in which their night-time imaginings are "invaded" by creeping mist that mutes details and leaves them enervated and confused on awakening. In this case, the fog seems specifically to cause forgetfulness around whatever the topic of the dream might have been.
	~~{{Audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIDkPlfKIso}}~~
	While the fog appears natural on the surface, even the [[detect magic\|simplest divinations]] will alert a [[magical skills#magician\|magician]] that the miasma that surrounds them possesses supernatural properties. Rituals such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] indicate that the fog consumes or alters memory, but provide no suggestions as to how long it will last or how it may be ended prematurely. Explanation as to the causes of the mist remains elusive. Students of [[astronomancy\|astronomantic]] lore point to a subtle conjunction of [[the Wanderer]] with the [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Lock]], and [[the Door]], and theorise that this might either be the cause, or a revelation, of the obfuscating haze.		While the fog appears natural on the surface, even the [[detect magic\|simplest divinations]] will alert a [[magical skills#magician\|magician]] that the miasma that surrounds them possesses supernatural properties. Rituals such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] indicate that the fog consumes or alters memory, but provide no suggestions as to how long it will last or how it may be ended prematurely. Explanation as to the causes of the mist remains elusive. Students of [[astronomancy\|astronomantic]] lore point to a subtle conjunction of [[the Wanderer]] with the [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Lock]], and [[the Door]], and theorise that this might either be the cause, or a revelation, of the obfuscating haze.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Further Signs'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Further Signs'''<br>

Matt: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	This isn't the first time a supernatural mist has troubled Imperial citizens; but unlike the [[Fog_on_the_brine\|eerie, glowing fog]] that shrouded the [[Bay of Catazar]] in late 379YE and early 380YE, this phenomenon has spread to every corner of the Empire. Nor are the effects purely physical; people speak of dreams in which their night-time imaginings are "invaded" by creeping mist that mutes details and leaves them enervated and confused on awakening. In this case, the fog seems specifically to cause forgetfulness around whatever the topic of the dream might have been.		This isn't the first time a supernatural mist has troubled Imperial citizens; but unlike the [[Fog_on_the_brine\|eerie, glowing fog]] that shrouded the [[Bay of Catazar]] in late 379YE and early 380YE, this phenomenon has spread to every corner of the Empire. Nor are the effects purely physical; people speak of dreams in which their night-time imaginings are "invaded" by creeping mist that mutes details and leaves them enervated and confused on awakening. In this case, the fog seems specifically to cause forgetfulness around whatever the topic of the dream might have been.
			{{Audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIDkPlfKIso}}
			While the fog appears natural on the surface, even the [[detect magic\|simplest divinations]] will alert a [[magical skills#magician\|magician]] that the miasma that surrounds them possesses supernatural properties. Rituals such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] indicate that the fog consumes or alters memory, but provide no suggestions as to how long it will last or how it may be ended prematurely. Explanation as to the causes of the mist remains elusive. Students of [[astronomancy\|astronomantic]] lore point to a subtle conjunction of [[the Wanderer]] with the [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Lock]], and [[the Door]], and theorise that this might either be the cause, or a revelation, of the obfuscating haze.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Further Signs'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><box>'''Further Signs'''<br>
	As always there is debate about whether the eerie fog has arisen as a result of the astronomantic conjunction, or whether the conjunction is a reflection of the fog's appearance. And as is usual in situations where the flows of mana and the movement of magic through the world is perturbed, there are many other more subtle signs of the disruption than those found in the sky.		As always there is debate about whether the eerie fog has arisen as a result of the astronomantic conjunction, or whether the conjunction is a reflection of the fog's appearance. And as is usual in situations where the flows of mana and the movement of magic through the world is perturbed, there are many other more subtle signs of the disruption than those found in the sky.
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	[[Blood magic\|Blood mages]] in [[Navarr]] and [[Varushka]] have noticed unexpected reactions when they mix blood - especially [[naga]] blood - with water. Rather than mixing together, the two liquids remain separate, creating an oddly cloudy effect. Only by vigorous stirring can the two fluids be combined, and they have a marked tendency to separate again over a period of a few minutes if not employed immediately. This is particularly apparent, perhaps unsurprisingly, in blood used to empower rituals related to memory or identity.</box></div>		[[Blood magic\|Blood mages]] in [[Navarr]] and [[Varushka]] have noticed unexpected reactions when they mix blood - especially [[naga]] blood - with water. Rather than mixing together, the two liquids remain separate, creating an oddly cloudy effect. Only by vigorous stirring can the two fluids be combined, and they have a marked tendency to separate again over a period of a few minutes if not employed immediately. This is particularly apparent, perhaps unsurprisingly, in blood used to empower rituals related to memory or identity.</box></div>

	While the fog appears natural on the surface, even the [[detect magic\|simplest divinations]] will alert a [[magical skills#magician\|magician]] that the miasma that surrounds them possesses supernatural properties. Rituals such as [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] indicate that the fog consumes or alters memory, but provide no suggestions as to how long it will last or how it may be ended prematurely. Explanation as to the causes of the mist remains elusive. Students of [[astronomancy\|astronomantic]] lore point to a subtle conjunction of [[the Wanderer]] with the [[The_Key_and_The_Lock#The_Lock\|the Lock]], and [[the Door]], and theorise that this might either be the cause, or a revelation, of the obfuscating haze.

	The mist is a cause for some alarm, but there is no indication that it is the result of intentional malignancy. Widespread disturbances in the skein of magic across the Empire are not uncommon after all - barely three months previously the effects of a much more dramatic [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#The_Stars_Above\|destructive conjunction]] were felt across the Empire. Yet this particular perturbation in the flows of mana is in some ways more unsettling than any empowering destruction or [[Out_of_void,_out_of_chaos\|personal transformation]] - it attacks the foundation of a person's identity, undermining their understanding of themselves, and their path through the world.		The mist is a cause for some alarm, but there is no indication that it is the result of intentional malignancy. Widespread disturbances in the skein of magic across the Empire are not uncommon after all - barely three months previously the effects of a much more dramatic [[Power,_corruption,_and_lies#The_Stars_Above\|destructive conjunction]] were felt across the Empire. Yet this particular perturbation in the flows of mana is in some ways more unsettling than any empowering destruction or [[Out_of_void,_out_of_chaos\|personal transformation]] - it attacks the foundation of a person's identity, undermining their understanding of themselves, and their path through the world.