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Rafferty at 08:52, 22 August 2026

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	It is possible to create an arcane projection to try to divine specific information about a single item. Such arcane projections must specify as precisely as possible the subject of the divination, and state what information the caster is seeking, otherwise it will fail. These projections cannot be used to glean other information or be cast on a different subject. It is not possible to codify these specific divinations into a more generic formulaic ritual.		It is possible to create an arcane projection to try to divine specific information about a single item. Such arcane projections must specify as precisely as possible the subject of the divination, and state what information the caster is seeking, otherwise it will fail. These projections cannot be used to glean other information or be cast on a different subject. It is not possible to codify these specific divinations into a more generic formulaic ritual.

	For example, you could make an arcane projection that determines information what materials were used to make a rough stone axe recovered from Tsirku; it is not possible to create an arcane projection or ritual that provides that information on any item.		For example, you could make an arcane projection that determines information about what materials were used to make a rough stone axe recovered from Tsirku; it is not possible to create an arcane projection or ritual that provides that information on ''any'' item.
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Matt: /* Arcane Projections */

2026-08-22T08:52:14Z

Arcane Projections

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	==Arcane Projections==		==Arcane Projections==
	* '''You can create an arcane projection to divine information about a specific item'''		* '''You can create an arcane projection to divine information about a specific item'''
	* '''These arcane projections must explicitly identify ~~the~~ item they ~~are targetting~~'''		* '''These arcane projections must explicitly identify a single item they will target'''
	* '''These rituals can never be codified to make a more generic formulaic ritual'''		* '''These rituals can never be codified to make a more generic formulaic ritual'''
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	For example, you could make an arcane projection that determines information what materials were used to make a rough stone axe recovered from Tsirku; it is not possible to create an arcane projection or ritual that provides that information on any item.		For example, you could make an arcane projection that determines information what materials were used to make a rough stone axe recovered from Tsirku; it is not possible to create an arcane projection or ritual that provides that information on any item.
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	==Known Divinations==		==Known Divinations==
	* '''Only rituals that directly provide information are classed as divination rituals'''		* '''Only rituals that directly provide information are classed as divination rituals'''

Matt at 08:51, 22 August 2026

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	* '''These arcane projections must explicitly identify the item they are targetting'''		* '''These arcane projections must explicitly identify the item they are targetting'''
	* '''These rituals can never be codified to make a more generic formulaic ritual'''		* '''These rituals can never be codified to make a more generic formulaic ritual'''

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	It is usually not possible to create entire new divination rituals and add them to Imperial lore. Our team have to create divination responses for every item for every divination ritual, so any new ritual involves an unfathomable amount of work. Likewise it is only ever possible to use divination magic to gain information the referees have reliable access to. You can't divine who sold an item to someone, because we won't know that information.		It is usually not possible to create entire new divination rituals and add them to Imperial lore. Our team have to create divination responses for every item for every divination ritual, so any new ritual involves an unfathomable amount of work. Likewise it is only ever possible to use divination magic to gain information the referees have reliable access to. You can't divine who sold an item to someone, because we won't know that information.
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	For example, you could make an arcane projection that determines information what materials were used to make a rough stone axe recovered from Tsirku; it is not possible to create an arcane projection or ritual that provides that information on any item.		For example, you could make an arcane projection that determines information what materials were used to make a rough stone axe recovered from Tsirku; it is not possible to create an arcane projection or ritual that provides that information on any item.

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	==Known Divinations==		==Known Divinations==

Matt at 08:51, 22 August 2026

2026-08-22T08:51:42Z

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	In neither case is it possible to create a ritual that asks a question of the realm itself. The realms are not sentient and they cannot analyse information to provide conclusions, opinions, or judgements. The only way to create such a ritual is by involving an eternal of that realm. There are only a small number of such rituals currently in Imperial lore, the most notable being [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] which asks Leviathan to answer a specific question. Leviathan will answer the question, but can only do so based on the knowledge it has. Involving a sentient agent in this way makes it possible to achieve something that would not normally be possible, but at the risk of Leviathan not knowing the answer or even simply being wrong.		In neither case is it possible to create a ritual that asks a question of the realm itself. The realms are not sentient and they cannot analyse information to provide conclusions, opinions, or judgements. The only way to create such a ritual is by involving an eternal of that realm. There are only a small number of such rituals currently in Imperial lore, the most notable being [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] which asks Leviathan to answer a specific question. Leviathan will answer the question, but can only do so based on the knowledge it has. Involving a sentient agent in this way makes it possible to achieve something that would not normally be possible, but at the risk of Leviathan not knowing the answer or even simply being wrong.
			==Arcane Projections==
			* '''You can create an arcane projection to divine information about a specific item'''
			* '''These arcane projections must explicitly identify the item they are targetting'''
			* '''These rituals can never be codified to make a more generic formulaic ritual'''

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	~~Arcane projections~~ for ~~spontaneous~~ divination ~~effects~~ must specify ~~very~~ precisely ~~the information that is wanted and~~ the subject of the divination. ~~Such~~ projections cannot be used to glean other information or ~~even~~ be cast on a different subject. ~~Only~~ formulaic ~~magic possesses this degree of flexibility~~. For example, ~~it is easy to~~ make an arcane projection that determines information ~~about the history of~~ a ~~specific item~~; it is not possible to create an arcane projection that ~~lets the ritualist perform~~ that ~~spontaneous effect~~ on any item.		It is usually not possible to create entire new divination rituals and add them to Imperial lore. Our team have to create divination responses for every item for every divination ritual, so any new ritual involves an unfathomable amount of work. Likewise it is only ever possible to use divination magic to gain information the referees have reliable access to. You can't divine who sold an item to someone, because we won't know that information.

			It is possible to create an arcane projection to try to divine specific information about a single item. Such arcane projections must specify as precisely as possible the subject of the divination, and state what information the caster is seeking, otherwise it will fail. These projections cannot be used to glean other information or be cast on a different subject. It is not possible to codify these specific divinations into a more generic formulaic ritual.

			For example, you could make an arcane projection that determines information what materials were used to make a rough stone axe recovered from Tsirku; it is not possible to create an arcane projection or ritual that provides that information on any item.

	Divinations that deal with esoteric information are likely to only ever exist as spontaneous magic that targets a specific named item - one where we can be confident the desired information exists. Likewise it is only ever possible to use divination magic to gain information the referees have reliable access to.
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	==Known Divinations==		==Known Divinations==

Rafferty at 17:14, 21 August 2026

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	In neither case is it possible to create a ritual that asks a question of the realm itself. The realms are not sentient and they cannot analyse information to provide conclusions, opinions, or judgements. The only way to create such a ritual is by involving an eternal of that realm. There are only a small number of such rituals currently in Imperial lore, the most notable being [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] which asks Leviathan to answer a specific question. Leviathan will answer the question, but can only do so based on the knowledge it has. Involving a sentient agent in this way makes it possible to achieve something that would not normally be possible, but at the risk of Leviathan not knowing the answer or even simply being wrong.		In neither case is it possible to create a ritual that asks a question of the realm itself. The realms are not sentient and they cannot analyse information to provide conclusions, opinions, or judgements. The only way to create such a ritual is by involving an eternal of that realm. There are only a small number of such rituals currently in Imperial lore, the most notable being [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] which asks Leviathan to answer a specific question. Leviathan will answer the question, but can only do so based on the knowledge it has. Involving a sentient agent in this way makes it possible to achieve something that would not normally be possible, but at the risk of Leviathan not knowing the answer or even simply being wrong.

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	Arcane projections for spontaneous divination effects must specify very precisely the information that is wanted and the subject of the divination. Such projections cannot be used to glean other information or even be cast on a different subject. Only formulaic magic possesses this degree of flexibility. For example, it is easy to make an arcane projection that determines information about the history of a specific item; it is not possible to create an arcane projection that lets the ritualist perform that spontaneous effect on any item.		Arcane projections for spontaneous divination effects must specify very precisely the information that is wanted and the subject of the divination. Such projections cannot be used to glean other information or even be cast on a different subject. Only formulaic magic possesses this degree of flexibility. For example, it is easy to make an arcane projection that determines information about the history of a specific item; it is not possible to create an arcane projection that lets the ritualist perform that spontaneous effect on any item.

Rafferty at 17:14, 21 August 2026

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	In neither case is it possible to create a ritual that asks a question of the realm itself. The realms are not sentient and they cannot analyse information to provide conclusions, opinions, or judgements. The only way to create such a ritual is by involving an eternal of that realm. There are only a small number of such rituals currently in Imperial lore, the most notable being [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] which asks Leviathan to answer a specific question. Leviathan will answer the question, but can only do so based on the knowledge it has. Involving a sentient agent in this way makes it possible to achieve something that would not normally be possible, but at the risk of Leviathan not knowing the answer or even simply being wrong.		In neither case is it possible to create a ritual that asks a question of the realm itself. The realms are not sentient and they cannot analyse information to provide conclusions, opinions, or judgements. The only way to create such a ritual is by involving an eternal of that realm. There are only a small number of such rituals currently in Imperial lore, the most notable being [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] which asks Leviathan to answer a specific question. Leviathan will answer the question, but can only do so based on the knowledge it has. Involving a sentient agent in this way makes it possible to achieve something that would not normally be possible, but at the risk of Leviathan not knowing the answer or even simply being wrong.
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	Arcane projections for spontaneous divination effects must specify very precisely the information that is wanted and the subject of the divination. Such projections cannot be used to glean other information or even be cast on a different subject. Only formulaic magic possesses this degree of flexibility. For example, it is easy to make an arcane projection that determines information about the history of a specific item; it is not possible to create an arcane projection that lets the ritualist perform that spontaneous effect on any item.		Arcane projections for spontaneous divination effects must specify very precisely the information that is wanted and the subject of the divination. Such projections cannot be used to glean other information or even be cast on a different subject. Only formulaic magic possesses this degree of flexibility. For example, it is easy to make an arcane projection that determines information about the history of a specific item; it is not possible to create an arcane projection that lets the ritualist perform that spontaneous effect on any item.

	Divinations that deal with esoteric information are likely to only ever exist as spontaneous magic that targets a specific named item - one where we can be confident the desired information exists. Likewise it is only ever possible to use divination magic to gain information the referees have reliable access to.		Divinations that deal with esoteric information are likely to only ever exist as spontaneous magic that targets a specific named item - one where we can be confident the desired information exists. Likewise it is only ever possible to use divination magic to gain information the referees have reliable access to.
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	==Known Divinations==		==Known Divinations==
	* '''Only rituals that directly provide information are classed as divination rituals'''		* '''Only rituals that directly provide information are classed as divination rituals'''

Rafferty at 17:13, 21 August 2026

2026-08-21T17:13:26Z

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	In neither case is it possible to create a ritual that asks a question of the realm itself. The realms are not sentient and they cannot analyse information to provide conclusions, opinions, or judgements. The only way to create such a ritual is by involving an eternal of that realm. There are only a small number of such rituals currently in Imperial lore, the most notable being [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] which asks Leviathan to answer a specific question. Leviathan will answer the question, but can only do so based on the knowledge it has. Involving a sentient agent in this way makes it possible to achieve something that would not normally be possible, but at the risk of Leviathan not knowing the answer or even simply being wrong.		In neither case is it possible to create a ritual that asks a question of the realm itself. The realms are not sentient and they cannot analyse information to provide conclusions, opinions, or judgements. The only way to create such a ritual is by involving an eternal of that realm. There are only a small number of such rituals currently in Imperial lore, the most notable being [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]] which asks Leviathan to answer a specific question. Leviathan will answer the question, but can only do so based on the knowledge it has. Involving a sentient agent in this way makes it possible to achieve something that would not normally be possible, but at the risk of Leviathan not knowing the answer or even simply being wrong.
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	Arcane projections for spontaneous divination effects must specify very precisely the information that is wanted and the subject of the divination. Such projections cannot be used to glean other information or even be cast on a different subject. Only formulaic magic possesses this degree of flexibility. For example, it is easy to make an arcane projection that determines information about the history of a specific item; it is not possible to create an arcane projection that lets the ritualist perform that spontaneous effect on any item.		Arcane projections for spontaneous divination effects must specify very precisely the information that is wanted and the subject of the divination. Such projections cannot be used to glean other information or even be cast on a different subject. Only formulaic magic possesses this degree of flexibility. For example, it is easy to make an arcane projection that determines information about the history of a specific item; it is not possible to create an arcane projection that lets the ritualist perform that spontaneous effect on any item.

	Divinations that deal with esoteric information are likely to only ever exist as spontaneous magic that targets a specific named item - one where we can be confident the desired information exists. Likewise it is only ever possible to use divination magic to gain information the referees have reliable access to.		Divinations that deal with esoteric information are likely to only ever exist as spontaneous magic that targets a specific named item - one where we can be confident the desired information exists. Likewise it is only ever possible to use divination magic to gain information the referees have reliable access to.
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	==Known Divinations==		==Known Divinations==
	* '''Only rituals that directly provide information are classed as divination rituals'''		* '''Only rituals that directly provide information are classed as divination rituals'''

Hailmur: /* Known Divinations */

2026-08-12T17:45:29Z

Known Divinations

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	Only rituals that directly provide information as their primary function are considered divination rituals. Rituals that gather information by communicating with an [[eternal]] (such as [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]]) are not considered divination effects. Likewise, a ritual whose effect is something other than providing information to the ritualists is not considered a divination ritual for purposes of [[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]], even if its description talks about divination as the method employed. Spontaneous magic effects may gain the additional bonus; if in doubt consult a referee before performing them.		Only rituals that directly provide information as their primary function are considered divination rituals. Rituals that gather information by communicating with an [[eternal]] (such as [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]]) are not considered divination effects. Likewise, a ritual whose effect is something other than providing information to the ritualists is not considered a divination ritual for purposes of [[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]], even if its description talks about divination as the method employed. Spontaneous magic effects may gain the additional bonus; if in doubt consult a referee before performing them.

	This is the current list of divination rituals known to the Empire: [[An Echo of Life Remains]], [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]], [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]], [[Dreams in the Witch House]], [[Eye of the High Places]], [[Eyes of the Soul's Past]], [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], [[Gralka's Gift to the Lost Seeker]], [[Hakima's Glass]], [[Hand of the Maker]], [[Netweaver's Eye]], [[Revelations of the Past]], [[Secrets of the Soul's Desire]], [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], [[Signs and Portents]], [[Skein of Years]], [[Discern the Marked Allegiance]], [[Ties that Bind]], and [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]].		This is the current list of divination rituals known to the Empire: [[An Echo of Life Remains]], [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]], [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]], [[Dreams in the Witch House]], [[Eye of the High Places]], [[Eyes of the Soul's Past]], [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], [[Gralka's Gift to the Lost Seeker]], [[Hakima's Glass]], [[Hand of the Maker]], [[Netweaver's Eye]], [[Revelations of the Past]], [[Secrets of the Soul's Desire]], [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], [[Signs and Portents]], [[Hero's Journey]], [[Skein of Years]], [[Discern the Marked Allegiance]], [[Ties that Bind]], and [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]].

	==Lost Items==		==Lost Items==

Rafferty: /* Known Divinations */

2026-08-01T15:12:42Z

Known Divinations

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	Only rituals that directly provide information as their primary function are considered divination rituals. Rituals that gather information by communicating with an [[eternal]] (such as [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]]) are not considered divination effects. Likewise, a ritual whose effect is something other than providing information to the ritualists is not considered a divination ritual for purposes of [[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]], even if its description talks about divination as the method employed. Spontaneous magic effects may gain the additional bonus; if in doubt consult a referee before performing them.		Only rituals that directly provide information as their primary function are considered divination rituals. Rituals that gather information by communicating with an [[eternal]] (such as [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]]) are not considered divination effects. Likewise, a ritual whose effect is something other than providing information to the ritualists is not considered a divination ritual for purposes of [[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]], even if its description talks about divination as the method employed. Spontaneous magic effects may gain the additional bonus; if in doubt consult a referee before performing them.

	This is the current list of divination rituals known to the Empire: [[An Echo of Life Remains]], [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]], [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]], [[Dreams in the Witch House]], [[Eye of the High Places]], [[Eyes of the Soul's Past]], [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], [[Gralka's Gift to the Lost Seeker]], [[Hakima's Glass]], [[Hand of the Maker]], [[Netweaver's Eye]], [[Revelations of the Past]], [[Secrets of the Soul's Desire]], [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], [[Signs and Portents]], [[Skein of Years]], [[Ties that Bind]], and [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]].		This is the current list of divination rituals known to the Empire: [[An Echo of Life Remains]], [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]], [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]], [[Dreams in the Witch House]], [[Eye of the High Places]], [[Eyes of the Soul's Past]], [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], [[Gralka's Gift to the Lost Seeker]], [[Hakima's Glass]], [[Hand of the Maker]], [[Netweaver's Eye]], [[Revelations of the Past]], [[Secrets of the Soul's Desire]], [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], [[Signs and Portents]], [[Skein of Years]], [[Discern the Marked Allegiance]], [[Ties that Bind]], and [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]].

	==Lost Items==		==Lost Items==

Hailmur: /* Known Divinations */

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Known Divinations

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	Only rituals that directly provide information as their primary function are considered divination rituals. Rituals that gather information by communicating with an [[eternal]] (such as [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]]) are not considered divination effects. Likewise, a ritual whose effect is something other than providing information to the ritualists is not considered a divination ritual for purposes of [[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]], even if its description talks about divination as the method employed. Spontaneous magic effects may gain the additional bonus; if in doubt consult a referee before performing them.		Only rituals that directly provide information as their primary function are considered divination rituals. Rituals that gather information by communicating with an [[eternal]] (such as [[Swim Leviathan's Depth]]) are not considered divination effects. Likewise, a ritual whose effect is something other than providing information to the ritualists is not considered a divination ritual for purposes of [[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]], even if its description talks about divination as the method employed. Spontaneous magic effects may gain the additional bonus; if in doubt consult a referee before performing them.

	This is the current list of divination rituals known to the Empire: [[An Echo of Life Remains]], [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]], [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]], [[Dreams in the Witch House]], [[Eye of the High Places]], [[Eyes of the Soul's Past]], [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], [[Gralka's Gift to the Lost Seeker]], [[Hakima's Glass]], [[Hand of the Maker]], [[Netweaver's Eye]], [[Secrets of the Soul's Desire]], [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], [[Signs and Portents]], [[Skein of Years]], [[Ties that Bind]], and [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]].		This is the current list of divination rituals known to the Empire: [[An Echo of Life Remains]], [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]], [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]], [[Dreams in the Witch House]], [[Eye of the High Places]], [[Eyes of the Soul's Past]], [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], [[Gralka's Gift to the Lost Seeker]], [[Hakima's Glass]], [[Hand of the Maker]], [[Netweaver's Eye]], [[Revelations of the Past]], [[Secrets of the Soul's Desire]], [[Shadowed Glass of Sung]], [[Signs and Portents]], [[Skein of Years]], [[Ties that Bind]], and [[Wisdom of the Balanced Blade]].

	==Lost Items==		==Lost Items==