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

2026-01-15T16:00:54Z

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

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	==Curses and the Law==		==Curses and the Law==
	*'''It is not illegal to curse someone'''		*'''It is not illegal to curse someone'''
	Using magic on another person is never in and of itself a [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#What isn’t a criminal offence?\|crime]]. However if the effect of the magic meets the definition of a crime then the fact that this effect was achieved by magic is no defence. For example, a curse of poverty doesn't meet the definition of any criminal offence but a death curse most certainly does. Any curse that does not meet the definition of a crime falls under the purview of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. It is up to the Conclave to decide if a magician has overstepped the bounds and used magic in a way that threatens the Empire. If they decide this is the case, then those involved can be [[Sorcery\|declared sorcerers]].		Using magic on another person is never in and of itself a [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#What isn’t a criminal offence?\|crime]]. However if the effect of the magic meets the definition of a crime then the fact that this effect was achieved by magic is no defence. For example, a curse of poverty doesn't meet the definition of any criminal offence but a death curse most certainly does. Any curse that does not meet the definition of a crime falls under the purview of the [[Conclave]]. It is up to the Conclave to decide if a magician has overstepped the bounds and used magic in a way that threatens the Empire. If they decide this is the case, then those involved can be [[Sorcery\|declared sorcerers]].

	{{Magic Links}}		{{Magic Links}}

Dre at 14:15, 3 June 2024

2024-06-03T14:15:27Z

Rafferty: /* Territory Curses */

2024-06-03T12:25:17Z

Territory Curses

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	* '''Curses which effect territories may have unexpected effects'''		* '''Curses which effect territories may have unexpected effects'''
	* '''A territory curse with a mechanical effect cast on an Imperial territory will have an entry on the Interlude page'''		* '''A territory curse with a mechanical effect cast on an Imperial territory will have an entry on the Interlude page'''
	A curse which effects an entire [[territory]] may have unpredictable effects. This will include the game effects listed in the ''Effects'' section of the ritual description. If there are additional effects, their nature depends entirely on the nature of the territory, and what is going on there when the curse takes effects. Effects on [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resources]] will be mentioned on the ''interlude'' page created after the event where they are placed.		A curse which effects an entire [[territory]] may have unpredictable effects. This will include the game effects listed in the ''Effects'' section of the ritual description. If there are additional effects, their nature depends entirely on the nature of the territory, and what is going on there when the curse takes effects. The description of a ritual curse will often include examples of the kind of thing the curse may do but that is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Effects on [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resources]] will be mentioned on the ''interlude'' page created after the event where they are placed.

	The effects of a territory curse on barbarians or foreigners are likewise unpredictable. We do not model the economies of nations outside the Empire, so the impact of a penalty to [[farm\|farms]] (for example) is described in narrative terms rather than by tracking how many [[orc]] farms are effected. There may still be game effects, but they will be tailored to the location and circumstances surrounding the curse.		The effects of a territory curse on barbarians or foreigners are likewise unpredictable. We do not model the economies of nations outside the Empire, so the impact of a penalty to [[farm\|farms]] (for example) is described in narrative terms rather than by tracking how many [[orc]] farms are effected. There may still be game effects, but they will be tailored to the location and circumstances surrounding the curse.

Rafferty: /* Pronouncement of Doom */

2024-06-03T12:23:56Z

Pronouncement of Doom

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	Being subject to [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]] does not prevent someone from delivering a pronouncement of doom - although it could make them unable to contribute to a ritual and thus be ineligible to be chosen to deliver a curse in the first place.		Being subject to [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]] does not prevent someone from delivering a pronouncement of doom - although it could make them unable to contribute to a ritual and thus be ineligible to be chosen to deliver a curse in the first place.
			==Territory Curses==
			* '''Curses which effect territories may have unexpected effects'''
			* '''A territory curse with a mechanical effect cast on an Imperial territory will have an entry on the Interlude page'''
			A curse which effects an entire [[territory]] may have unpredictable effects. This will include the game effects listed in the ''Effects'' section of the ritual description. If there are additional effects, their nature depends entirely on the nature of the territory, and what is going on there when the curse takes effects. Effects on [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resources]] will be mentioned on the ''interlude'' page created after the event where they are placed.

			The effects of a territory curse on barbarians or foreigners are likewise unpredictable. We do not model the economies of nations outside the Empire, so the impact of a penalty to [[farm\|farms]] (for example) is described in narrative terms rather than by tracking how many [[orc]] farms are effected. There may still be game effects, but they will be tailored to the location and circumstances surrounding the curse.

			Effecting an area outside Imperial borders normally requires a trip to a [[regio]] in the target territory. This usually requires a conjunction of the [[Sentinel Gate]] - a quest, skirmish, or battle - and there is no reliable method to ensure such [[opportunity\|opportunities]] will be available.

	==Removal==		==Removal==

Dre: /* Removal */

2024-03-11T18:45:28Z

Removal

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	*'''Most curses last for a year or until they are removed'''		*'''Most curses last for a year or until they are removed'''
	*'''It is easier to create a curse using ritual magic than to remove it'''		*'''It is easier to create a curse using ritual magic than to remove it'''
	Removing a curse is a significant ~~indicating~~; rituals to remove a curse effect will almost always be many magnitudes higher than the magnitude of the ritual that created the curse. In most cases, a specific ritual or a minimum magnitude will be named. Each curse is unique, and the method of removing it also tends to be unique - there is no generic ''remove curse'' ritual in Empire.		Removing a curse is a significant undertaking; rituals to remove a curse effect will almost always be many magnitudes higher than the magnitude of the ritual that created the curse. In most cases, a specific ritual or a minimum magnitude will be named. Each curse is unique, and the method of removing it also tends to be unique - there is no generic ''remove curse'' ritual in Empire.

	Some curses can also be removed by the intervention of a powerful creature or item. Like rituals there is no single eternal with the power to remove any curse, rather specific creatures or items have the ability to remove a specific curse. For example, the ability of the [[eternal]] [[Yaw'nagrah]] to restore fertility may allow her to remove a curse of infertility, but is likely to be of little use against a [[Curse of Decrepitude]]. Powerful creatures almost invariably require quests or favours in return for removing a curse, and gaining their assistance or access to a powerful item are likely to involve difficult quests.		Some curses can also be removed by the intervention of a powerful creature or item. Like rituals there is no single eternal with the power to remove any curse, rather specific creatures or items have the ability to remove a specific curse. For example, the ability of the [[eternal]] [[Yaw'nagrah]] to restore fertility may allow her to remove a curse of infertility, but is likely to be of little use against a [[Curse of Decrepitude]]. Powerful creatures almost invariably require quests or favours in return for removing a curse, and gaining their assistance or access to a powerful item are likely to involve difficult quests.

Rafferty at 13:13, 29 November 2023

2023-11-29T13:13:27Z

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	[[Category:Rituals]] [[Category:Rules]] [[Category:Curse]]		[[Category:Rituals]] [[Category:Rules]] [[Category:Curse]]
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~600px~~; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=DOOOOM.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Many ritual curses are delivered with a damning indictment culminating in a terrible denunciation of their target.\|width=~~600~~}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 550px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=DOOOOM.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Many ritual curses are delivered with a damning indictment culminating in a terrible denunciation of their target.\|width=550}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A curse is a persistent, harmful magical effect. Imperial lore contains many rituals that create curses. Most are not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok.		A curse is a persistent, harmful magical effect. Imperial lore contains many rituals that create curses. Most are not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok.

Rafferty at 13:13, 29 November 2023

2023-11-29T13:13:09Z

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	[[Category:Rituals]] [[Category:Rules]] [[Category:Curse]]		[[Category:Rituals]] [[Category:Rules]] [[Category:Curse]]
	<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=DOOOOM.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Many ritual curses are delivered with a damning indictment~~, recounting the reasons the curse is being places, and~~ culminating in a terrible denunciation of their target.\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=DOOOOM.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Many ritual curses are delivered with a damning indictment culminating in a terrible denunciation of their target.\|width=600}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A curse is a persistent, harmful magical effect. Imperial lore contains many rituals that create curses. Most are not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok.		A curse is a persistent, harmful magical effect. Imperial lore contains many rituals that create curses. Most are not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok.

Rafferty at 13:12, 29 November 2023

2023-11-29T13:12:44Z

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	*'''You must have a referee present'''		*'''You must have a referee present'''
	*'''If the curse cannot be delivered then it will rebound on the caster'''		*'''If the curse cannot be delivered then it will rebound on the caster'''
			__TOC__
	Several ritual curses in Imperial lore, such as [[Gnawing, Endless Hunger]], are delivered using a pronouncement of doom. One of the [[Rituals#Contributors\|ritual contributors]] must be selected during the ritual to deliver the curse. Once the ritual is complete, they have fifteen minutes to find the target. A referee, usually the one who observed the ritual, must accompany the magician when they seek out their victim.		Several ritual curses in Imperial lore, such as [[Gnawing, Endless Hunger]], are delivered using a pronouncement of doom. One of the [[Rituals#Contributors\|ritual contributors]] must be selected during the ritual to deliver the curse. Once the ritual is complete, they have fifteen minutes to find the target. A referee, usually the one who observed the ritual, must accompany the magician when they seek out their victim.

Rafferty at 13:12, 29 November 2023

2023-11-29T13:12:30Z

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	[[Category:Rituals]] [[Category:Rules]] [[Category:Curse]]		[[Category:Rituals]] [[Category:Rules]] [[Category:Curse]]
	<div style="float:~~left~~; width: 600px; clear: ~~right~~;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=DOOOOM.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Many ritual curses are delivered with a damning indictment, recounting the reasons the curse is being places, and culminating in a terrible denunciation of their target.\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=DOOOOM.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Many ritual curses are delivered with a damning indictment, recounting the reasons the curse is being places, and culminating in a terrible denunciation of their target.\|width=600}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A curse is a persistent, harmful magical effect. Imperial lore contains many rituals that create curses. Most are not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok.		A curse is a persistent, harmful magical effect. Imperial lore contains many rituals that create curses. Most are not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok.

Rafferty at 13:11, 29 November 2023

2023-11-29T13:11:56Z

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	[[Category:Rituals]] [[Category:Rules]] [[Category:Curse]]		[[Category:Rituals]] [[Category:Rules]] [[Category:Curse]]
			<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=DOOOOM.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Many ritual curses are delivered with a damning indictment, recounting the reasons the curse is being places, and culminating in a terrible denunciation of their target.\|width=600}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A curse is a persistent, harmful magical effect. Imperial lore contains many rituals that create curses. Most are not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok.		A curse is a persistent, harmful magical effect. Imperial lore contains many rituals that create curses. Most are not illegal although their use is overseen by the Imperial Conclave. Many eternals have been known to curse those who cross them, but curses can also be caused by malign magical creatures and sometimes just by exposure to magical forces that have run amok.

	A target may be under any number of different curses at once.		A target may be under any number of different curses at once.
	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=DOOOOM.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Many ritual curses are delivered with a damning indictment, recounting the reasons the curse is being places, and culminating in a terrible denunciation of their target.\|width=600}}</div>
	==Pronouncement of Doom==		==Pronouncement of Doom==
	*'''Many ritual curses are delivered using a pronouncement of doom'''		*'''Many ritual curses are delivered using a pronouncement of doom'''

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	*'''If the curse cannot be delivered then it will rebound on the caster'''		*'''If the curse cannot be delivered then it will rebound on the caster'''
	__TOC__		__TOC__
	Several ritual curses in Imperial lore, such as [[Gnawing, Endless Hunger]], are delivered using a pronouncement of doom. One of the [[Rituals#Contributors\|ritual contributors]] must be selected during the ritual to deliver the curse. Once the ritual is complete, they have fifteen minutes to find the target. A referee, usually the one who observed the ritual, must accompany the magician when they seek out their victim.		Several ritual curses in Imperial lore, such as [[Gnawing, Endless Hunger]], are delivered using a pronouncement of doom. One of the [[Rituals#Contributors\|ritual contributors]] must be selected during the ritual to deliver the curse. Once the ritual is complete, they have fifteen minutes to find the target. A referee, usually the one who observed the ritual, must accompany the magician when they seek out their victim.

	Once they have found the target, the magician must use a few seconds [[appropriate roleplaying]] that make it clear to everyone present that a curse is being delivered. They must be close enough to touch their target when they make the pronouncement.		Once they have found the target, the magician must use a few seconds [[appropriate roleplaying]] that make it clear to everyone present that a curse is being delivered. They must be close enough to touch their target when they make the pronouncement.
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	Being subject to [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]] does not prevent someone from delivering a pronouncement of doom - although it could make them unable to contribute to a ritual and thus be ineligible to be chosen to deliver a curse in the first place.		Being subject to [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakness]] does not prevent someone from delivering a pronouncement of doom - although it could make them unable to contribute to a ritual and thus be ineligible to be chosen to deliver a curse in the first place.

	==Territory Curses==		==Territory Curses==
	* '''Curses which ~~effect~~ territories may have unexpected effects'''		* '''Curses which affect territories may have unexpected effects'''
	* '''A territory curse with a mechanical effect cast on an Imperial territory will have an entry on the Interlude page'''		* '''A territory curse with a mechanical effect cast on an Imperial territory will have an entry on the Interlude page'''
	A curse which ~~effects~~ an entire [[territory]] may have unpredictable effects. This will include the game effects listed in the ''Effects'' section of the ritual description. If there are additional effects, their nature depends entirely on the nature of the territory, and what is going on there when the curse takes ~~effects~~. The description of a ritual curse will often include examples of the kind of thing the curse may do but that is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Effects on [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resources]] will be mentioned on the ''interlude'' page created after the event where they are placed.		A curse which affects an entire [[territory]] may have unpredictable effects. This will include the game effects listed in the ''Effects'' section of the ritual description. If there are additional effects, their nature depends entirely on the nature of the territory, and what is going on there when the curse takes effect. The description of a ritual curse will often include examples of the kind of thing the curse may do but that is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Effects on [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|personal resources]] will be mentioned on the ''interlude'' page created after the event where they are placed.

	The effects of a territory curse on barbarians or foreigners are likewise unpredictable. We do not model the economies of nations outside the Empire, so the impact of a penalty to [[farm\|farms]] (for example) is described in narrative terms rather than by tracking how many [[orc]] farms are ~~effected~~. There may still be game effects, but they will be tailored to the location and circumstances surrounding the curse.		The effects of a territory curse on barbarians or foreigners are likewise unpredictable. We do not model the economies of nations outside the Empire, so the impact of a penalty to [[farm\|farms]] (for example) is described in narrative terms rather than by tracking how many [[orc]] farms are affected. There may still be game effects, but they will be tailored to the location and circumstances surrounding the curse.

	~~Effecting~~ an area outside Imperial borders normally requires a trip to a [[regio]] in the target territory. This usually requires a conjunction of the [[Sentinel Gate]] - a quest, skirmish, or battle - and there is no reliable method to ensure such [[opportunity\|opportunities]] will be available.		Affecting an area outside Imperial borders normally requires a trip to a [[regio]] in the target territory. This usually requires a conjunction of the [[Sentinel Gate]] - a quest, skirmish, or battle - and there is no reliable method to ensure such [[opportunity\|opportunities]] will be available.

	==Removal==		==Removal==