Eternals and rituals - Revision history

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	* '''Any ritual that boosts a magician's ability to perform magic requires an eternal'''		* '''Any ritual that boosts a magician's ability to perform magic requires an eternal'''

	Any ritual that increases a magician's ability to perform magic by increasing their effective rank of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|realm lore]] requires the assistance of an eternal. A ritual like [[~~Crystaline~~ Focus of Aesh]] could not be created without the help of an eternal of the Day realm.		Any ritual that increases a magician's ability to perform magic by increasing their effective rank of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|realm lore]] requires the assistance of an eternal. A ritual like [[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]] could not be created without the help of an eternal of the Day realm.

	Some magicians believe the eternal provides insights and knowledge that can assist with the casting of rituals, making the magicians who receive the enchantment more effective. Others claim it is more fundamental than that - nothing can come from nothing, so the Day realm cannot be used to make it easier to use the Day realm. To achieve that always requires the help of an eternal from the realm who puts their own stamp on the resultant enchantment.		Some magicians believe the eternal provides insights and knowledge that can assist with the casting of rituals, making the magicians who receive the enchantment more effective. Others claim it is more fundamental than that - nothing can come from nothing, so the Day realm cannot be used to make it easier to use the Day realm. To achieve that always requires the help of an eternal from the realm who puts their own stamp on the resultant enchantment.

Dre at 12:58, 18 January 2026

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	===Plenipotentiary===		===Plenipotentiary===
	* '''Plenipotentiary is the only reliable way to initiate negotiation with an eternal'''		* '''Plenipotentiary is the only reliable way to initiate negotiation with an eternal'''
	By far the best way to negotiate with an eternal is for an [[archmage]] to arrange a [[archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] specifically to talk about the ritual. Every eternal of the realm is bound to recognise it, and ~~it's~~ use and effects are common knowledge and standardized. Using this method means that even if the eternal is not prepared to support the specific magic proposed they may be prepared to offer alternatives. In such cases it is vital to make as clear what it is the eternal is being asked to do; a plenipotentiary is much more likely to bear fruit if the archmage asks Azoth for help formulating a magical ritual to create a universal solvent than if they just ask for a meeting to discuss alchemical rituals.		By far the best way to negotiate with an eternal is for an [[archmage]] to arrange a [[archmage#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] specifically to talk about the ritual. Every eternal of the realm is bound to recognise it, and its use and effects are common knowledge and standardized. Using this method means that even if the eternal is not prepared to support the specific magic proposed they may be prepared to offer alternatives. In such cases it is vital to make as clear what it is the eternal is being asked to do; a plenipotentiary is much more likely to bear fruit if the archmage asks Azoth for help formulating a magical ritual to create a universal solvent than if they just ask for a meeting to discuss alchemical rituals.

	Other channels of communication are likely to fail, with the eternal ignoring the attempt. Asking a [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Heralds\|herald]] to carry a message or a gift back to their eternal master is certain to fail - unless it is the result of some prior agreement. Attempting to divert an agreed meeting with an eternal with a new request for aid with a ritual risks angering the eternal. Some eternals claim that they committed to recognise the power of plenipotentiary precisely to avoid every magician in the Empire bothering them with such requests. Others act as if it is an insult to their status to attempt to negotiate their aid without using this formal channel.		Other channels of communication are likely to fail, with the eternal ignoring the attempt. Asking a [[Inhabitants_of_the_realms#Heralds\|herald]] to carry a message or a gift back to their eternal master is certain to fail - unless it is the result of some prior agreement. Attempting to divert an agreed meeting with an eternal with a new request for aid with a ritual risks angering the eternal. Some eternals claim that they committed to recognise the power of plenipotentiary precisely to avoid every magician in the Empire bothering them with such requests. Others act as if it is an insult to their status to attempt to negotiate their aid without using this formal channel.

Twiggy at 18:34, 15 January 2026

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	* '''Any ritual that boosts a magician's ability to perform magic requires an eternal'''		* '''Any ritual that boosts a magician's ability to perform magic requires an eternal'''

	Any ritual that increases a magician's ability to perform magic by increasing their effective rank of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|realm lore]] requires the assistance of an eternal. A ritual like [[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]] could not be created without the help of an eternal of the Day ~~Realm~~.		Any ritual that increases a magician's ability to perform magic by increasing their effective rank of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|realm lore]] requires the assistance of an eternal. A ritual like [[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]] could not be created without the help of an eternal of the Day realm.

	Some magicians believe the eternal provides insights and knowledge that can assist with the casting of rituals, making the magicians who receive the enchantment more effective. Others claim it is more fundamental than that - nothing can come from nothing, so the Day realm cannot be used to make it easier to use the Day realm. To achieve that always requires the help of an eternal from the realm who puts their own stamp on the resultant enchantment.		Some magicians believe the eternal provides insights and knowledge that can assist with the casting of rituals, making the magicians who receive the enchantment more effective. Others claim it is more fundamental than that - nothing can come from nothing, so the Day realm cannot be used to make it easier to use the Day realm. To achieve that always requires the help of an eternal from the realm who puts their own stamp on the resultant enchantment.

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

2026-01-15T15:47:21Z

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

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	Some formulaic rituals in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] draw directly on the power of an [[eternal]]. A [[formulaic ritual]] or [[arcane projection]] that involves an eternal allows magicians to perform magic with the active assistance of an intelligent power of the [[realm]], rather than simply drawing on the realm's natural resonances. These rituals can only be created with the explicit cooperation of the eternal in question.		Some formulaic rituals in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] draw directly on the power of an [[eternal]]. A [[formulaic ritual]] or [[arcane projection]] that involves an eternal allows magicians to perform magic with the active assistance of an intelligent power of the [[realm]], rather than simply drawing on the realm's natural resonances. These rituals can only be created with the explicit cooperation of the eternal in question.

	This cooperation gives magicians the potential to create effects that might not normally be possible. No ritual can exceed [[Ritual theory\|limits of magic]], but an eternal's involvement allows the creation of effects that might not otherwise be possible, so such rituals can be very valuable. The rituals are vulnerable however - they become illegal to cast if the eternal is under the [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. They also include an [[#Assurance\|assurance]] - a promise made to the eternal at the time the ritual was created - which can cause the ritual to lose all power if it is broken.		This cooperation gives magicians the potential to create effects that might not normally be possible. No ritual can exceed [[Ritual theory\|limits of magic]], but an eternal's involvement allows the creation of effects that might not otherwise be possible, so such rituals can be very valuable. The rituals are vulnerable however - they become illegal to cast if the eternal is under the [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Conclave]]. They also include an [[#Assurance\|assurance]] - a promise made to the eternal at the time the ritual was created - which can cause the ritual to lose all power if it is broken.

	This page talks about ways that eternals interact with mortal ritual magic. The [[ritual theory]] page deals with the process and general limitations of creating new rituals or spontaneous magical effects.		This page talks about ways that eternals interact with mortal ritual magic. The [[ritual theory]] page deals with the process and general limitations of creating new rituals or spontaneous magical effects.
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	Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.		Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.

	The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[Synod]] or [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] at the very least.		The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[Synod]] or [[Conclave]] at the very least.

	The [[Eternal#Eternal_Nature\|nature of eternals]] is such that once their agreement to support a ritual is procured it cannot easily be renounced, so most eternals are cautious about entering into such arrangements. Imperial magicians who abuse these rituals will soon incur the wrath of the eternal whose patience they try. This means that eternals may be careful about allowing such rituals to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Just because an eternal ''can'' support a ritual is no indication that it will.		The [[Eternal#Eternal_Nature\|nature of eternals]] is such that once their agreement to support a ritual is procured it cannot easily be renounced, so most eternals are cautious about entering into such arrangements. Imperial magicians who abuse these rituals will soon incur the wrath of the eternal whose patience they try. This means that eternals may be careful about allowing such rituals to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Just because an eternal ''can'' support a ritual is no indication that it will.

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

2026-01-15T12:46:45Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.		Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.

	The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] or [[Imperial Conclave]] at the very least.		The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[Synod]] or [[Imperial Conclave]] at the very least.

	The [[Eternal#Eternal_Nature\|nature of eternals]] is such that once their agreement to support a ritual is procured it cannot easily be renounced, so most eternals are cautious about entering into such arrangements. Imperial magicians who abuse these rituals will soon incur the wrath of the eternal whose patience they try. This means that eternals may be careful about allowing such rituals to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Just because an eternal ''can'' support a ritual is no indication that it will.		The [[Eternal#Eternal_Nature\|nature of eternals]] is such that once their agreement to support a ritual is procured it cannot easily be renounced, so most eternals are cautious about entering into such arrangements. Imperial magicians who abuse these rituals will soon incur the wrath of the eternal whose patience they try. This means that eternals may be careful about allowing such rituals to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Just because an eternal ''can'' support a ritual is no indication that it will.

Rafferty: /* Rituals that deal with Eternals */

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Rituals that deal with Eternals

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	<tr><td>[[Whispering Shadow Courtiers]]</td><td>[[Whisper Gallery]]</td><td>Enables limited communication with the Whisper Gallery</td><td>Night</td><td>8</td>		<tr><td>[[Whispering Shadow Courtiers]]</td><td>[[Whisper Gallery]]</td><td>Enables limited communication with the Whisper Gallery</td><td>Night</td><td>8</td>
	<tr><td>[[Clear Counsel of the Everflowing River]]</td><td>[[Sung]]</td><td>Seeks aid from the eternal Sung in solving a mystery</td><td>Night</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Clear Counsel of the Everflowing River]]</td><td>[[Sung]]</td><td>Seeks aid from the eternal Sung in solving a mystery</td><td>Night</td><td>20</td>
			<tr><td>[[Rule of Risk and Reward]]</td><td>[[Sung]]</td><td> Grants 2 additional ranks of lore for performing arcane projections.</td><td>Night</td><td>20</td>
	<tr><td>[[Distil the Serpent's Stone]]</td><td>[[Azoth]]</td><td>Creates a unique consumable alchemical item.</td><td>Night</td><td>100</td>		<tr><td>[[Distil the Serpent's Stone]]</td><td>[[Azoth]]</td><td>Creates a unique consumable alchemical item.</td><td>Night</td><td>100</td>
	<tr><td>[[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]]</td><td>[[Sadogua]]</td><td> Creates a temporary supernatural fortification in marsh territory.</td><td>Night</td><td>100</td>		<tr><td>[[Dripping Echoes of the Fen]]</td><td>[[Sadogua]]</td><td> Creates a temporary supernatural fortification in marsh territory.</td><td>Night</td><td>100</td>

Matt: /* Negotiation */

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Negotiation

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	* '''It is not possible to create an arcane projection that involves an eternal providing their aid'''		* '''It is not possible to create an arcane projection that involves an eternal providing their aid'''

	A magician who wishes to create a ritual involving an eternal must procure their consent. The nature of this consent varies from one eternal to another, but it always involves a degree of negotiation and it must secured in advance. If the negotiation is successful, then the eternal will provide an arcane projection to the magician that allows them to cast the ritual. It is not possible for the magician to create the arcane projection - that must be done by the eternal. Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.		A magician who wishes to create a ritual involving an eternal must procure their consent. The nature of this consent varies from one eternal to another, but it always involves a degree of negotiation and it must secured in advance. If the negotiation is successful, then the eternal will provide an arcane projection to the magician that allows them to cast the ritual. It is not possible for the magician to create the arcane projection - that must be done by the eternal.

			Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.

	The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[Imperial Synod]] or [[Imperial Conclave]] at the very least.		The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[Imperial Synod]] or [[Imperial Conclave]] at the very least.

Twiggy: /* Rituals that deal with Eternals */

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Rituals that deal with Eternals

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	<tr><td>[[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court\|The Thrice-cursed Court]]</td><td>Trades crafted items for Winter mana</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>		<tr><td>[[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court\|The Thrice-cursed Court]]</td><td>Trades crafted items for Winter mana</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>
	<tr><td>[[Mark of Agramant]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>Places an enduring magical mark on a target that can only be detected with detect magic</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>		<tr><td>[[Mark of Agramant]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>Places an enduring magical mark on a target that can only be detected with detect magic</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>
	<tr><td>[[Petrifying Command of the Tyrant]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants a magician the ability to cast Paralysis twice per day as if they knew it ~~would~~ spending mana.</td><td>Winter</td><td>10</td>		<tr><td>[[Petrifying Command of the Tyrant]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants a magician the ability to cast Paralysis twice per day as if they knew it without spending mana.</td><td>Winter</td><td>10</td>
	<tr><td>[[Pallid Flesh of the Dead King]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants three ranks of endurance for a season at the cost of persistent venom.</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>		<tr><td>[[Pallid Flesh of the Dead King]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants three ranks of endurance for a season at the cost of persistent venom.</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>
	<tr><td>[[Unleash the Beasts Within]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>grants significant strength to a military unit that supports an Imperial army</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>		<tr><td>[[Unleash the Beasts Within]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>grants significant strength to a military unit that supports an Imperial army</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>

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Rituals that deal with Eternals

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	<tr><td>[[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court\|The Thrice-cursed Court]]</td><td>Trades crafted items for Winter mana</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>		<tr><td>[[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court\|The Thrice-cursed Court]]</td><td>Trades crafted items for Winter mana</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>
	<tr><td>[[Mark of Agramant]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>Places an enduring magical mark on a target that can only be detected with detect magic</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>		<tr><td>[[Mark of Agramant]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>Places an enduring magical mark on a target that can only be detected with detect magic</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>
			<tr><td>[[Petrifying Command of the Tyrant]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants a magician the ability to cast Paralysis twice per day as if they knew it would spending mana.</td><td>Winter</td><td>10</td>
	<tr><td>[[Pallid Flesh of the Dead King]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants three ranks of endurance for a season at the cost of persistent venom.</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>		<tr><td>[[Pallid Flesh of the Dead King]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants three ranks of endurance for a season at the cost of persistent venom.</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>
	<tr><td>[[Unleash the Beasts Within]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>grants significant strength to a military unit that supports an Imperial army</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>		<tr><td>[[Unleash the Beasts Within]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>grants significant strength to a military unit that supports an Imperial army</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>

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	<tr><td>[[Forge the Wooden Fastness]]</td><td>[[Irra Harah]]</td><td>Creates a temporary supernatural fortification in a forested region</td><td>Spring</td><td>100</td>		<tr><td>[[Forge the Wooden Fastness]]</td><td>[[Irra Harah]]</td><td>Creates a temporary supernatural fortification in a forested region</td><td>Spring</td><td>100</td>
	<tr><td>[[From the Mouths of Babes]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Sends a message to the eternal Meraud.</td><td>Summer</td><td>8</td>		<tr><td>[[From the Mouths of Babes]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Sends a message to the eternal Meraud.</td><td>Summer</td><td>8</td>
	<tr><td>[[~~Noble Mien~~ of the ~~Hawk Lords~~]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a Season and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Prowess of the Golden Magician]]</td><td>[[Meraud]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Summer lore for a Season and additional prowess when performing powerful rituals</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>
	<tr><td>[[Raise the Dragonsworn Cohort]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Adamant]]</td><td>Provides a powerful military unit for a season in return for a mine</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Raise the Dragonsworn Cohort]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Adamant]]</td><td>Provides a powerful military unit for a season in return for a mine</td><td>Summer</td><td>20</td>
	<tr><td>[[Challenge the Iron Duke]]</td><td>[[Barien]]</td><td>Binds an Eternal to provide a challenge and a reward</td><td>Summer</td><td>30</td>		<tr><td>[[Challenge the Iron Duke]]</td><td>[[Barien]]</td><td>Binds an Eternal to provide a challenge and a reward</td><td>Summer</td><td>30</td>

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	Some formulaic rituals in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] draw directly on the power of an [[eternal]]. A [[formulaic ritual]] or [[arcane projection]] that involves an eternal allows magicians to perform magic with the active assistance of an intelligent power of the [[realm]], rather than simply drawing on the realm's natural resonances. These rituals can only be created with the explicit cooperation of the eternal in question.		Some formulaic rituals in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] draw directly on the power of an [[eternal]]. A [[formulaic ritual]] or [[arcane projection]] that involves an eternal allows magicians to perform magic with the active assistance of an intelligent power of the [[realm]], rather than simply drawing on the realm's natural resonances. These rituals can only be created with the explicit cooperation of the eternal in question.

	This cooperation gives magicians the potential to create effects that might not normally be possible. No ritual can exceed [[Ritual theory\|limits of magic]], but an eternal's involvement allows the creation of effects that might not otherwise be possible, so such rituals can be very valuable. The rituals are vulnerable however - they become illegal to cast if the eternal is under the [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. They also include an [[#Assurance\|assurance]] - a promise made to the eternal at the time the ritual was created - which can cause the ritual to lose all power if it is broken.		This cooperation gives magicians the potential to create effects that might not normally be possible. No ritual can exceed [[Ritual theory\|limits of magic]], but an eternal's involvement allows the creation of effects that might not otherwise be possible, so such rituals can be very valuable. The rituals are vulnerable however - they become illegal to cast if the eternal is under the [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Conclave]]. They also include an [[#Assurance\|assurance]] - a promise made to the eternal at the time the ritual was created - which can cause the ritual to lose all power if it is broken.

	This page talks about ways that eternals interact with mortal ritual magic. The [[ritual theory]] page deals with the process and general limitations of creating new rituals or spontaneous magical effects.		This page talks about ways that eternals interact with mortal ritual magic. The [[ritual theory]] page deals with the process and general limitations of creating new rituals or spontaneous magical effects.
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	Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.		Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.

	The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[Synod]] or [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] at the very least.		The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[Synod]] or [[Conclave]] at the very least.

	The [[Eternal#Eternal_Nature\|nature of eternals]] is such that once their agreement to support a ritual is procured it cannot easily be renounced, so most eternals are cautious about entering into such arrangements. Imperial magicians who abuse these rituals will soon incur the wrath of the eternal whose patience they try. This means that eternals may be careful about allowing such rituals to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Just because an eternal ''can'' support a ritual is no indication that it will.		The [[Eternal#Eternal_Nature\|nature of eternals]] is such that once their agreement to support a ritual is procured it cannot easily be renounced, so most eternals are cautious about entering into such arrangements. Imperial magicians who abuse these rituals will soon incur the wrath of the eternal whose patience they try. This means that eternals may be careful about allowing such rituals to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Just because an eternal ''can'' support a ritual is no indication that it will.

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	Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.		Anyone who possess the arcane projection the eternal provides can use it normally, and it can be formulated into a ritual text using a [[College of Magic]]. Eternals who understand the nature of the Empire and the workings of the Conclave are likely to discuss whether a ritual is to be added to [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] or not before they agree to be bound to it.

	The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] or [[Imperial Conclave]] at the very least.		The length and nature of the negotiations are likely to be dependent on the nature of the eternal and are almost never cheap. Some will request payment from the magician looking to create the ritual. Others may ask for political favours that further the eternal's agenda, such as specific [[commission\|commissions]] or [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], or statements from the [[Synod]] or [[Imperial Conclave]] at the very least.

	The [[Eternal#Eternal_Nature\|nature of eternals]] is such that once their agreement to support a ritual is procured it cannot easily be renounced, so most eternals are cautious about entering into such arrangements. Imperial magicians who abuse these rituals will soon incur the wrath of the eternal whose patience they try. This means that eternals may be careful about allowing such rituals to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Just because an eternal ''can'' support a ritual is no indication that it will.		The [[Eternal#Eternal_Nature\|nature of eternals]] is such that once their agreement to support a ritual is procured it cannot easily be renounced, so most eternals are cautious about entering into such arrangements. Imperial magicians who abuse these rituals will soon incur the wrath of the eternal whose patience they try. This means that eternals may be careful about allowing such rituals to be entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Just because an eternal ''can'' support a ritual is no indication that it will.

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	<tr><td>[[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court\|The Thrice-cursed Court]]</td><td>Trades crafted items for Winter mana</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>		<tr><td>[[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court\|The Thrice-cursed Court]]</td><td>Trades crafted items for Winter mana</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>
	<tr><td>[[Mark of Agramant]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>Places an enduring magical mark on a target that can only be detected with detect magic</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>		<tr><td>[[Mark of Agramant]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>Places an enduring magical mark on a target that can only be detected with detect magic</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>
	<tr><td>[[Petrifying Command of the Tyrant]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants a magician the ability to cast Paralysis twice per day as if they knew it ~~would~~ spending mana.</td><td>Winter</td><td>10</td>		<tr><td>[[Petrifying Command of the Tyrant]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants a magician the ability to cast Paralysis twice per day as if they knew it without spending mana.</td><td>Winter</td><td>10</td>
	<tr><td>[[Pallid Flesh of the Dead King]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants three ranks of endurance for a season at the cost of persistent venom.</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>		<tr><td>[[Pallid Flesh of the Dead King]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants three ranks of endurance for a season at the cost of persistent venom.</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>
	<tr><td>[[Unleash the Beasts Within]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>grants significant strength to a military unit that supports an Imperial army</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>		<tr><td>[[Unleash the Beasts Within]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>grants significant strength to a military unit that supports an Imperial army</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>

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	<tr><td>[[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court\|The Thrice-cursed Court]]</td><td>Trades crafted items for Winter mana</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>		<tr><td>[[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court\|The Thrice-cursed Court]]</td><td>Trades crafted items for Winter mana</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>
	<tr><td>[[Mark of Agramant]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>Places an enduring magical mark on a target that can only be detected with detect magic</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>		<tr><td>[[Mark of Agramant]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>Places an enduring magical mark on a target that can only be detected with detect magic</td><td>Winter</td><td>4</td>
			<tr><td>[[Petrifying Command of the Tyrant]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants a magician the ability to cast Paralysis twice per day as if they knew it would spending mana.</td><td>Winter</td><td>10</td>
	<tr><td>[[Pallid Flesh of the Dead King]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants three ranks of endurance for a season at the cost of persistent venom.</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>		<tr><td>[[Pallid Flesh of the Dead King]]</td><td>[[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Tharim]]</td><td>Grants three ranks of endurance for a season at the cost of persistent venom.</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>
	<tr><td>[[Unleash the Beasts Within]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>grants significant strength to a military unit that supports an Imperial army</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>		<tr><td>[[Unleash the Beasts Within]]<sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup></td><td>[[Agramant]]</td><td>grants significant strength to a military unit that supports an Imperial army</td><td>Winter</td><td>13</td>