Coil of the Black Leech - Revision history

Twiggy at 00:21, 5 March 2026

2026-03-05T00:21:45Z

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	Whenever the target casts the [[weakness]] spell and strikes a target, they immediately regain up to three lost hits. The ritual does not grant the target any ability to ''cast'' the weakness spell.		Whenever the target casts the [[weakness]] spell and strikes a target, they immediately regain up to three lost hits. The ritual does not grant the target any ability to ''cast'' the weakness spell.

	While under this [[enchantment]], the target experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: whenever they gain hits due to this enchantment, they feel a rush of pleasure. Once they have used this ability once, they feel a constant urge to use it again even when they are not injured.		While under this [[enchantment]], the target experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''whenever they gain hits due to this enchantment, they feel a rush of pleasure. Once they have used this ability once, they feel a constant urge to use it again even when they are not injured.''

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

Rafferty at 15:42, 13 January 2022

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	This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalise the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.		This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalise the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.

	This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[~~Wendigo~~'s Bargain]] or a similarly enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].		This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of an [[Agramant's Bargain]] or a similarly enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes leeches, bats and other creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They may shed blood into a goblet of sweet wine for the target to drink or offer gifts or tokens that represent the power to take strength from others. The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Naeve]] are commonly evoked, and some magicians favour the name of [[~~Wendigo~~]] or even [[Sorin]] (whose philosophy of growth through suffering seems a peripheral match for this ritual).		When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes leeches, bats and other creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They may shed blood into a goblet of sweet wine for the target to drink or offer gifts or tokens that represent the power to take strength from others. The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Naeve]] are commonly evoked, and some magicians favour the name of [[Agramant]] or even [[Sorin]] (whose philosophy of growth through suffering seems a peripheral match for this ritual).
	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

Beeswax at 14:46, 20 May 2017

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to ~~revitalize~~ the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an ~~Eternal~~ of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.		This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalise the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.

	This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or ~~similar~~ enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].		This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or a similarly enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes leeches, bats and other creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They may shed blood into a goblet of sweet wine for the target to drink, or offer gifts or tokens that represent the power to take strength from others. The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Naeve]] are commonly evoked, and some magicians favour the name of [[Wendigo]] or even [[Sorin]] (whose philosophy of growth through suffering seems a peripheral match for this ritual).		When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes leeches, bats and other creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They may shed blood into a goblet of sweet wine for the target to drink or offer gifts or tokens that represent the power to take strength from others. The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Naeve]] are commonly evoked, and some magicians favour the name of [[Wendigo]] or even [[Sorin]] (whose philosophy of growth through suffering seems a peripheral match for this ritual).
	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

Rafferty: Ritual

2017-04-02T14:02:11Z

Ritual

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Winter\|10}}		{{Season\|Winter\|20}}
	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must possess the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] skill.		{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must possess the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] skill.
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	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#Covens\|coven]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 8. Additional characters must be present throughout.		This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#Covens\|coven]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 14. Additional characters must be present throughout.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

			<!--NOTES
			this is a non standard costing inspired by altruist's recompense; actual events may not have occurred.

			Comparison is that this is closer to "Moonsilver Doublet" than "Altruist's Recompense" - a 1 mana swift heal in addition to the effect of the weakness spell. Needs careful watching.
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Nick Taylor: /* Description */ Remove reference to Exorcism pending over-winter review

2015-10-08T19:48:38Z

Description: Remove reference to Exorcism pending over-winter review

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. ~~Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#Exorcism\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]].~~ A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.		This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.

	This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].		This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].

Nick Taylor: /* Effects */ Weakness spell no longer weakens

2015-05-23T15:51:43Z

Effects: Weakness spell no longer weakens

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	Whenever the target casts the [[weakness]] spell and strikes a target, they immediately regain up to three lost hits. The ritual does not grant the target any ability to ''cast'' the weakness spell.		Whenever the target casts the [[weakness]] spell and strikes a target, they immediately regain up to three lost hits. The ritual does not grant the target any ability to ''cast'' the weakness spell.

	While under this [[enchantment]], the target experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: whenever they gain hits due to this enchantment, they feel a rush of pleasure. Once they have used this ability once, they feel a constant urge to use it again even when they are not injured~~, and in full knowledge that doing so will weaken them in turn~~.		While under this [[enchantment]], the target experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: whenever they gain hits due to this enchantment, they feel a rush of pleasure. Once they have used this ability once, they feel a constant urge to use it again even when they are not injured.

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

Tea: /* Description */

2015-02-24T14:48:36Z

Description

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#~~Exocrism~~\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]]. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.		This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#Exorcism\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]]. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.

	This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].		This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].

Rafferty: /* Description */

2015-01-23T12:29:24Z

Description

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#Exocrism\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]]. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[~~Sacrophan~~ Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.		This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#Exocrism\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]]. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.

	This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].		This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].

Rafferty at 12:29, 23 January 2015

2015-01-23T12:29:06Z

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	===Effects===		===Effects===

	Whenever the target casts the [[~~Spell list#Weakness\|~~weakness]] spell and strikes a target, they immediately regain up to three lost hits. The ritual does not grant the target any ability to cast the weakness spell.		Whenever the target casts the [[weakness]] spell and strikes a target, they immediately regain up to three lost hits. The ritual does not grant the target any ability to ''cast'' the weakness spell.

	While under this [[enchantment]], the target experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: whenever they gain hits due to this enchantment, they feel a rush of pleasure. Once they have used this ability once, they feel a constant urge to use it again even when they are not injured, and in full knowledge that doing so will weaken them in turn.		While under this [[enchantment]], the target experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: whenever they gain hits due to this enchantment, they feel a rush of pleasure. Once they have used this ability once, they feel a constant urge to use it again even when they are not injured, and in full knowledge that doing so will weaken them in turn.
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	==Description==		==Description==

	This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[~~Spell list#Weakness\|~~weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#Exocrism\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]]. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of [[~~The~~ Sacrophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.		This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#Exocrism\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]]. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of the [[Sacrophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.

	This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]]~~, allowing a magician to weaken a foe, heal themselves, and not suppress their own magical abilities in the process~~.		This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]] [[Weapons & Armour#Mage Armour\|mage armour]].

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes leeches, bats and other creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They may shed blood into a goblet of sweet wine for the target to drink, or offer gifts or tokens that represent the power to take strength from others. The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Naeve]] are commonly evoked, and some magicians favour the name of [[Wendigo]] or even [[Sorin]] (whose philosophy of growth through suffering seems a peripheral match for this ritual).		When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes leeches, bats and other creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They may shed blood into a goblet of sweet wine for the target to drink, or offer gifts or tokens that represent the power to take strength from others. The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Naeve]] are commonly evoked, and some magicians favour the name of [[Wendigo]] or even [[Sorin]] (whose philosophy of growth through suffering seems a peripheral match for this ritual).

	~~<!--- flavour. --->~~

	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	~~[[Category:IC Text Required]]~~

Rafferty at 17:06, 10 March 2014

2014-03-10T17:06:48Z

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	{{Season\|Winter\|10}}		{{Season\|Winter\|10}}
	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|2}} The target~~, who~~ must ~~have~~ the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] skill ~~must be present throughout~~.		{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must possess the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] skill.

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[Spell list#Weakness\|weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the ~~pleasent~~ taste of another's strength. Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#Exocrism\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]]. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of [[The Sacrophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.		This vampiric ritual takes advantage of the way the [[Spell list#Weakness\|weakness]] spell works to revitalize the caster when they strike a foe. It brings with it a dangerous, gnawing hunger to experience the pleasant taste of another's strength. Targets are often advised to seek out a priest to [[Religious skills#Exocrism\|remove]] the tainted hunger that accompanies the [[enchantment]]. A cautionary tale suggests that the twisted, accursed leech-priests of [[The Sacrophan Delves]] were created using a variant of this ritual, or fell into the clutches of an Eternal of Winter after their reliance on this magic became too pronounced.

	This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]], allowing a magician to weaken a foe, heal themselves, and not suppress their own magical abilities in the process.		This enchantment is sometimes coupled with the use of a [[Wendigo's Bargain]] or similar enchanted implement. The magic also has an obvious synergy with the [[Splintering Gorget]], allowing a magician to weaken a foe, heal themselves, and not suppress their own magical abilities in the process.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes leeches, bats and other creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They may shed blood into a goblet of sweet wine for the target to drink, or offer gifts or tokens that represent the power to take strength from others. The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Naeve]] are commonly evoked.		When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes leeches, bats and other creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They may shed blood into a goblet of sweet wine for the target to drink, or offer gifts or tokens that represent the power to take strength from others. The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Naeve]] are commonly evoked, and some magicians favour the name of [[Wendigo]] or even [[Sorin]] (whose philosophy of growth through suffering seems a peripheral match for this ritual).

	<!--- flavour. --->		<!--- flavour. --->