Crumbling Flesh and Withering Limbs - Revision history

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual allows a magician to channel destructive, painful magic through their [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]]. The spell blasts flesh and twists bone, leaving a limb useless and crippled or immediately incapacitating a target with an ~~agonizing~~ burst of pain if it strikes the chest or belly. The rod needs to strike reasonably exposed flesh, but the magic penetrates heavy clothing and [[Weapons & armour#Light armour\|light armour]] with ease. The effects of the withering cleave can be treated in the same way as a blow from a sword or axe.		This ritual allows a magician to channel destructive, painful magic through their [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]]. The spell blasts flesh and twists bone, leaving a limb useless and crippled or immediately incapacitating a target with an agonising burst of pain if it strikes the chest or belly. The rod needs to strike reasonably exposed flesh, but the magic penetrates heavy clothing and [[Weapons & armour#Light armour\|light armour]] with ease. The effects of the withering cleave can be treated in the same way as a blow from a sword or axe.

	As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.		As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.

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Description

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	As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.		As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.

	Sometimes this ritual is named ''Sorin's Chastising Touch'', evoking that [[eternal]]'s philosophy of learning and strength through suffering. Some scholars believed the name ~~refers~~ to a more potent version of the ritual that allowed additional uses, and was used by certain tyrannical magicians to inflict crippling injuries on recalcitrant minions. This theory proved to be correct with the inclusion of the actual [[Sorin's Chastising Touch]] into Imperial lore during the Spring Equinox 385YE.		Sometimes this ritual is named ''Sorin's Chastising Touch'', evoking that [[eternal]]'s philosophy of learning and strength through suffering. Some scholars believed the name referred to a more potent version of the ritual that allowed additional uses, and was used by certain tyrannical magicians to inflict crippling injuries on recalcitrant minions. This theory proved to be correct with the inclusion of the actual [[Sorin's Chastising Touch]] into Imperial lore during the Spring Equinox 385YE.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==

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Description

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This ritual allows a magician to channel destructive, painful magic through their [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]]. The spell blasts flesh and twists bone, leaving a limb useless and crippled or immediately incapacitating a target with an agonizing burst of pain if it strikes the chest or belly. The rod needs to strike reasonably exposed flesh, but the magic penetrates heavy clothing and [[Weapons & armour#Light armour\|light armour]] with ease. The effects of the withering cleave can be treated in the same way as a blow from a sword or axe.		This ritual allows a magician to channel destructive, painful magic through their [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]]. The spell blasts flesh and twists bone, leaving a limb useless and crippled or immediately incapacitating a target with an agonizing burst of pain if it strikes the chest or belly. The rod needs to strike reasonably exposed flesh, but the magic penetrates heavy clothing and [[Weapons & armour#Light armour\|light armour]] with ease. The effects of the withering cleave can be treated in the same way as a blow from a sword or axe.

	As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.		As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.

	Sometimes this ritual is named ''[[Sorin]]'s Chastising Touch'', evoking that [[eternal]]'s philosophy of learning and strength through suffering. Some scholars ~~believe~~ the name refers to a more potent version of the ritual that ~~allows~~ additional uses, and is used by certain tyrannical magicians to inflict crippling injuries on recalcitrant minions.		Sometimes this ritual is named ''Sorin's Chastising Touch'', evoking that [[eternal]]'s philosophy of learning and strength through suffering. Some scholars believed the name refers to a more potent version of the ritual that allowed additional uses, and was used by certain tyrannical magicians to inflict crippling injuries on recalcitrant minions. This theory proved to be correct with the inclusion of the actual [[Sorin's Chastising Touch]] into Imperial lore during the Spring Equinox 385YE.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==

Hailmur at 22:51, 7 June 2021

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	This ritual almost always involves the target's.implement in some fashion. Sometimes the rod is anointed with noxious preparations, sometimes magician and rod alike are marked with the rune [[Kyrop]] which symbolises weakness. Invocations involving old age, disease and sickness are included.		This ritual almost always involves the target's implement in some fashion. Sometimes the rod is anointed with noxious preparations, sometimes magician and rod alike are marked with the rune [[Kyrop]] which symbolises weakness. Invocations involving old age, disease and sickness are included.

	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]

Dre at 16:51, 11 November 2018

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	As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.		As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.

	Sometimes this ritual is named ''[[Sorin]]'s Chastising Touch'', evoking that [[~~Eternals\|Eternal~~]]'s philosophy of learning and strength through suffering. Some scholars believe the name refers to a more potent version of the ritual that allows additional uses, and is used by certain tyrannical magicians to inflict crippling injuries on recalcitrant minions.		Sometimes this ritual is named ''[[Sorin]]'s Chastising Touch'', evoking that [[eternal]]'s philosophy of learning and strength through suffering. Some scholars believe the name refers to a more potent version of the ritual that allows additional uses, and is used by certain tyrannical magicians to inflict crippling injuries on recalcitrant minions.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	Twice each day during the duration of the [[enchantment]] the target can call [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]] with a [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]] when they hit a target, following the rules for a [[Heroic_skills\|heroic ~~call~~]].		Twice each day during the duration of the [[enchantment]] the target can call [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]] with a [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]] when they hit a target, following the rules for a [[Heroic_skills\|heroic skill]].

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

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	Twice each day during the duration of the [[enchantment]] the target can call [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]] with a [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]] when they hit a target, following the rules for a [[~~Weapons & armour#Heroic Calls~~\|heroic call]].		Twice each day during the duration of the [[enchantment]] the target can call [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]] with a [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]] when they hit a target, following the rules for a [[Heroic_skills\|heroic call]].

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

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Winter\|9}}		{{Season\|Winter\|8}}
	===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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	===Effects===		===Effects===
			Twice each day during the duration of the [[enchantment]] the target can call [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]] with a [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]] when they hit a target, following the rules for a [[Weapons & armour#Heroic Calls\|heroic call]].
	~~Once~~ each day during the duration of the [[enchantment]] the target can call [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]] with a [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]] when they hit a target, following the rules for a [[Weapons & armour#Heroic Calls\|heroic call]].

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

	===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 6. Additional characters must be present throughout.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	This ritual almost always involves the target's.implement in some fashion. Sometimes the rod is anointed with noxious preparations, sometimes magician and rod alike are marked with the rune [[Kyrop]] which symbolises weakness. Invocations involving old age, disease and sickness are included.		This ritual almost always involves the target's.implement in some fashion. Sometimes the rod is anointed with noxious preparations, sometimes magician and rod alike are marked with the rune [[Kyrop]] which symbolises weakness. Invocations involving old age, disease and sickness are included.

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

	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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			ISTR Graeme based the new costing off "cleave" without any messing about.
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Dre at 18:12, 18 September 2015

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	This ritual allows a magician to channel destructive, painful magic through their [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]]. The spell blasts flesh and twists bone, leaving a limb useless and crippled or immediately incapacitating a target with an agonizing burst of pain if it strikes the chest or belly. The rod needs to strike reasonably exposed flesh, but the magic penetrates heavy clothing and [[Weapons & armour#Light armour\|light armour]] with ease. The effects of the withering cleave can be treated in the same way as a blow from a sword or axe.		This ritual allows a magician to channel destructive, painful magic through their [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]]. The spell blasts flesh and twists bone, leaving a limb useless and crippled or immediately incapacitating a target with an agonizing burst of pain if it strikes the chest or belly. The rod needs to strike reasonably exposed flesh, but the magic penetrates heavy clothing and [[Weapons & armour#Light armour\|light armour]] with ease. The effects of the withering cleave can be treated in the same way as a blow from a sword or axe.

	As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke ~~it's~~ power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.		As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke its power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.

	Sometimes this ritual is named ''[[Sorin~~\|Sorin~~'s]] Chastising Touch'', evoking that [[Eternals\|Eternal's]] philosophy of learning and strength through suffering. Some scholars believe the name refers to a more potent version of the ritual that allows additional uses, and is used by certain tyrannical magicians to inflict crippling injuries on recalcitrant minions.		Sometimes this ritual is named ''[[Sorin]]'s Chastising Touch'', evoking that [[Eternals\|Eternal]]'s philosophy of learning and strength through suffering. Some scholars believe the name refers to a more potent version of the ritual that allows additional uses, and is used by certain tyrannical magicians to inflict crippling injuries on recalcitrant minions.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==

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

	Once each day during the duration of the [[enchantment]] the target can call [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]] with a [[~~Magician~~#Rods\|rod]] when they hit a target, following the rules for a [[~~Warrior~~#Heroic Calls\|heroic call]].		Once each day during the duration of the [[enchantment]] the target can call [[Calls#CLEAVE\|CLEAVE]] with a [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]] when they hit a target, following the rules for a [[Weapons & armour#Heroic Calls\|heroic call]].

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This ritual allows a magician to channel destructive, painful magic through their [[~~Magician~~#Rods\|rod]]. The spell blasts flesh and twists bone, leaving a limb useless and crippled or immediately incapacitating a target with an agonizing burst of pain if it strikes the chest or belly. The rod needs to strike reasonably exposed flesh, but the magic penetrates heavy clothing and [[~~Warrior~~#Light armour\|light armour]] with ease. The effects of the withering cleave can be treated in the same way as a blow from a sword or axe.		This ritual allows a magician to channel destructive, painful magic through their [[Weapons & armour#Rods\|rod]]. The spell blasts flesh and twists bone, leaving a limb useless and crippled or immediately incapacitating a target with an agonizing burst of pain if it strikes the chest or belly. The rod needs to strike reasonably exposed flesh, but the magic penetrates heavy clothing and [[Weapons & armour#Light armour\|light armour]] with ease. The effects of the withering cleave can be treated in the same way as a blow from a sword or axe.

	As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke it's power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.		As with [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]], the magic of this ritual can be used by a magician in armour because they are not actually casting a spell when they invoke it's power. For a ritualist with no other useful incantations, this can prove moderately useful on a battlefield as long as they select the right moment to strike with their withering strike. Even magicians with useful battlefield magic can still find this [[enchantment]] useful however; it gives a powerful strike when used at the right point in a battle, and is certainly enough to deal a crippling blow to an enemy magician.