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	If the curse [[Thunderous Deluge]] is cast on [[Casinea]] the effects will be catastrophic. In addition to the penalty for the drought, the income from every [[farm]] and [[business]] in the Empire will be halved in the coming season. Likewise, the production of every [[mine]] will be penalised by 1 rank as owners desperately fight to prevent their resources being flooded.		If the curse [[Thunderous Deluge]] is cast on [[Casinea]] the effects will be catastrophic. In addition to the penalty for the drought, the income from every [[farm]] and [[business]] in the Empire will be halved in the coming season. Likewise, the production of every [[mine]] will be penalised by 1 rank as owners desperately fight to prevent their resources being flooded.

	There will be flooding across the Empire, which will hit [[Tassato]] particularly badly - it's hard to predict what the effect will be but it will cause extensive damage to the city as the Vassa bursts its banks. There will be some flooding in [[Sarvos]] as well, but that city is much better prepared for unseasonable storms and can be expected to weather the effects with minimal lasting damage. A number of other areas will also see serious flooding, including the town of [[Weirwater#Culwich\|Culwich]] in [[Weirwater]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] in [[Mitwold]], and parts of [[Holberg]] - indeed one effect will be to saturate the region of [[Holberg#Utterlund\|Utterlund]] so badly that [[#Holberg#The Morass\|the Morass]] will further spread, permanently giving that region the ''marsh'' quality as well as the ''forest'' quality. In [[Therunin]] the region of [[Therunin#~~East Ring~~\|~~East Ring~~]] will likewise gain the ''marsh'' quality as the waters of the Feverwater rise.		There will be flooding across the Empire, which will hit [[Tassato]] particularly badly - it's hard to predict what the effect will be but it will cause extensive damage to the city as the Vassa bursts its banks. There will be some flooding in [[Sarvos]] as well, but that city is much better prepared for unseasonable storms and can be expected to weather the effects with minimal lasting damage. A number of other areas will also see serious flooding, including the town of [[Weirwater#Culwich\|Culwich]] in [[Weirwater]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] in [[Mitwold]], and parts of [[Holberg]] - indeed one effect will be to saturate the region of [[Holberg#Utterlund\|Utterlund]] so badly that [[#Holberg#The Morass\|the Morass]] will further spread, permanently giving that region the ''marsh'' quality as well as the ''forest'' quality. In [[Therunin]] the region of [[Therunin#Eastring\|Eastring]] will likewise gain the ''marsh'' quality as the waters of the Feverwater rise.

	However, once the waters start to recede, the power of Spring magic will ''also'' bring rejuvenation. This will mean that the repercussions of these floods will take the form of property damage, rather than lives lost. During the downtime following the Autumn Equinox, every [[herb garden]] in the Empire will produce an additional 4 random herbs in the wake of the storms. Likewise, every [[forest]] and [[farm]] owner will be able to claim 2 random herbs produced as a consequence of the Spring-infused rains. Furthermore, there will be at least one [[opportunity]] related to the damage, and to opportunities provided by the magical rainstorms. In particular, it is likely that an amount of [[ilium]] will be washed down from the higher peaks and there will be an opportunity for the [[Senate]] to capitalise on this to create a new ilium Bourse Seat somewhere in the Empire.		However, once the waters start to recede, the power of Spring magic will ''also'' bring rejuvenation. This will mean that the repercussions of these floods will take the form of property damage, rather than lives lost. During the downtime following the Autumn Equinox, every [[herb garden]] in the Empire will produce an additional 4 random herbs in the wake of the storms. Likewise, every [[forest]] and [[farm]] owner will be able to claim 2 random herbs produced as a consequence of the Spring-infused rains. Furthermore, there will be at least one [[opportunity]] related to the damage, and to opportunities provided by the magical rainstorms. In particular, it is likely that an amount of [[ilium]] will be washed down from the higher peaks and there will be an opportunity for the [[Senate]] to capitalise on this to create a new ilium Bourse Seat somewhere in the Empire.
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	[[Regrow the Land's Heart]] has only recently been placed in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by the Conclave. Under normal circumstances, it causes gentle rain to fall that promotes the spread of plant growth. If it is used with the resonant effect of the conjunction, however, it will instead create heavy and persistent rainfall throughout the Empire. The rains will be nourishing, but they will be relentless. This will mitigate the effect of the drought, removing the -2 rank penalty to farms in Imperial territories. It will also have its cleansing effect on the spirit - a renewed sense of optimism and hope will flourish in the Empire.		[[Regrow the Land's Heart]] has only recently been placed in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] by the Conclave. Under normal circumstances, it causes gentle rain to fall that promotes the spread of plant growth. If it is used with the resonant effect of the conjunction, however, it will instead create heavy and persistent rainfall throughout the Empire. The rains will be nourishing, but they will be relentless. This will mitigate the effect of the drought, removing the -2 rank penalty to farms in Imperial territories. It will also have its cleansing effect on the spirit - a renewed sense of optimism and hope will flourish in the Empire.

	Unfortunately, it will ''also'' lead to flooding across the Empire, causing rivers to burst their banks and lakes to expand to drown nearby villages and towns. The waters will recede quickly, but there will still be some damage. This will not be as severe as that caused by Thunderous Deluge, but it will still be widespread and notable. [[Tassato]] will be particularly badly hit as the Vassa bursts its banks. The town of [[Weirwater#Culwich\|Culwich]] in [[Weirwater]], and the city of [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] in [[Mitwold]] will suffer serious floods. Both [[Holberg#Utterlund\|Utterlund]] in [[Holberg]] and [[Therunin#~~East Ring~~\|~~East Ring~~]] in Therunin will permanently gain the ''marsh'' quality.		Unfortunately, it will ''also'' lead to flooding across the Empire, causing rivers to burst their banks and lakes to expand to drown nearby villages and towns. The waters will recede quickly, but there will still be some damage. This will not be as severe as that caused by Thunderous Deluge, but it will still be widespread and notable. [[Tassato]] will be particularly badly hit as the Vassa bursts its banks. The town of [[Weirwater#Culwich\|Culwich]] in [[Weirwater]], and the city of [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] in [[Mitwold]] will suffer serious floods. Both [[Holberg#Utterlund\|Utterlund]] in [[Holberg]] and [[Therunin#Eastring\|Eastring]] in Therunin will permanently gain the ''marsh'' quality.

	The enchantment may also interact with the other effects listed here. It will not make the storms caused by Thunderous Deluge worse, and it will still mitigate the immediate effects of the drought. If combined with Rivers of Life, it will enhance the effect to the point where instead of having a penalty, every farm in an Imperial territory will gain a +1 rank bonus to its production. It will slightly mitigate the effects of Rivers Run Red - it will remove the drought penalty, and will help defuse the worst effects of the curse on people who are otherwise healthy. Those injured in battle will still suffer, but it will prevent people who are merely sick from dying.		The enchantment may also interact with the other effects listed here. It will not make the storms caused by Thunderous Deluge worse, and it will still mitigate the immediate effects of the drought. If combined with Rivers of Life, it will enhance the effect to the point where instead of having a penalty, every farm in an Imperial territory will gain a +1 rank bonus to its production. It will slightly mitigate the effects of Rivers Run Red - it will remove the drought penalty, and will help defuse the worst effects of the curse on people who are otherwise healthy. Those injured in battle will still suffer, but it will prevent people who are merely sick from dying.

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	* '''The tempestuous storms the ritual caused by Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea has an additional effect in coastal territories'''		* '''The tempestuous storms the ritual caused by Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea has an additional effect in coastal territories'''
	* '''This ritual cannot target Casinea, but during the Solstice it can be cast on territories adjoining the Semmerlak'''		* '''This ritual cannot target Casinea, but during the Solstice it can be cast on territories adjoining the Semmerlak'''
	[[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]] calls up powerful storms but only at sea. It cannot be targeted at Casinea, and so the [[#After Three, The Multitide\|resonance]] effect cannot be employed, but practitioners can still use tempest jade to cast it during the conjunction. However, it can be cast normally in any territory that has a region with the ''coastal'' quality. If this happens, the curse will have its normal effect - battering [[fleet\|fleets]] and [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]]. However it will also send more gentle, lifegiving rain inland to wash over the rest of the territory. Following the Summer Solstice, in any territory where Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea has been cast all farms and herb gardens will gain +1 rank of production after the Summer Solstice. This effect will partially mitigate the effect of the drought by itself, or further boost the production of farms if another effect has already countered it.		[[Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea]] calls up powerful storms but only at sea. It cannot be targeted at Casinea, and so the [[#After Three, The Multitide\|resonance]] effect cannot be employed, but practitioners can still use tempest jade to cast it during the conjunction. However, it can be cast normally in any territory that has a region with the ''coastal'' quality. If this happens, the curse will have its normal effect - battering [[fleet\|fleets]] and [[navy\|navies]]. However it will also send more gentle, lifegiving rain inland to wash over the rest of the territory. Following the Summer Solstice, in any territory where Foam and Spittle of the Furious Sea has been cast all farms and herb gardens will gain +1 rank of production after the Summer Solstice. This effect will partially mitigate the effect of the drought by itself, or further boost the production of farms if another effect has already countered it.

	Also, during the Summer Solstice, this ritual can be cast to target ''any'' Imperial territory on the Semmerlak - [[Holberg]], [[Semmerholm]], [[Weirwater]], [[Karov]], [[Karsk]], or [[Ossium]]. If any one of these territories is targeted, the effect will expand to effect ''every'' territory adjacent to the Semmerlak, harming shipping, but enhancing farms. It will also create at least one opportunity during the Autumn Equinox relating to the heavy storms that will rage across the lake.		Also, during the Summer Solstice, this ritual can be cast to target ''any'' Imperial territory on the Semmerlak - [[Holberg]], [[Semmerholm]], [[Weirwater]], [[Karov]], [[Karsk]], or [[Ossium]]. If any one of these territories is targeted, the effect will expand to effect ''every'' territory adjacent to the Semmerlak, harming shipping, but enhancing farms. It will also create at least one opportunity during the Autumn Equinox relating to the heavy storms that will rage across the lake.

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	* '''If Rivers of Life have been cast using the power of the conjunction, it cancels it and has no other effect'''		* '''If Rivers of Life have been cast using the power of the conjunction, it cancels it and has no other effect'''
	* '''This ritual is currently [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by the Imperial Conclave'''		* '''This ritual is currently [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by the Imperial Conclave'''
	[[Rivers Run Red]] is currently [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], so performing it is a serious crime unless the Conclave reverses its ruling. Used to target Casinea, the effect will flood out to cover every Imperial territory. Any army fighting in any Imperial territory will suffer double the normal number of casualties, as if the curse had been laid over that territory normally. Everyone in the Empire will have a miserable three months as even the mildest wound festers. Sickness will be rife. Animals, plants, and people will die. Although the death toll among humans and orcs will not be particularly severe in those territories where nobody is fighting, people who become ill or are badly injured are more likely to die than recover. As with other rituals of this nature performed during the conjunction, however, new life will rise from the rot but the price will be steep.		[[Rivers Run Red]] is currently [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by the [[Conclave]], so performing it is a serious crime unless the Conclave reverses its ruling. Used to target Casinea, the effect will flood out to cover every Imperial territory. Any army fighting in any Imperial territory will suffer double the normal number of casualties, as if the curse had been laid over that territory normally. Everyone in the Empire will have a miserable three months as even the mildest wound festers. Sickness will be rife. Animals, plants, and people will die. Although the death toll among humans and orcs will not be particularly severe in those territories where nobody is fighting, people who become ill or are badly injured are more likely to die than recover. As with other rituals of this nature performed during the conjunction, however, new life will rise from the rot but the price will be steep.

	Every farm in an Imperial territory will suffer a ''further'' -2 rank penalty to production on top of the effect of the drought. The Imperial Breadbasket will be able to prevent widespread famine - just - but everyone will need to tighten their belts. In the months following the Autumn Equinox, however, every herb garden in an Imperial territory will produce an additional 4 random herbs, and every farm will produce 2 random herbs as the rotting crops bring new life to the fields.		Every farm in an Imperial territory will suffer a ''further'' -2 rank penalty to production on top of the effect of the drought. The Imperial Breadbasket will be able to prevent widespread famine - just - but everyone will need to tighten their belts. In the months following the Autumn Equinox, however, every herb garden in an Imperial territory will produce an additional 4 random herbs, and every farm will produce 2 random herbs as the rotting crops bring new life to the fields.

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	There will be flooding across the Empire, which will hit [[Tassato]] particularly badly - it's hard to predict what the effect will be but it will cause extensive damage to the city as the Vassa bursts its banks. There will be some flooding in [[Sarvos]] as well, but that city is much better prepared for unseasonable storms and can be expected to weather the effects with minimal lasting damage. A number of other areas will also see serious flooding, including the town of [[Weirwater#Culwich\|Culwich]] in [[Weirwater]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] in [[Mitwold]], and parts of [[Holberg]] - indeed one effect will be to saturate the region of [[Holberg#Utterlund\|Utterlund]] so badly that [[#Holberg#The Morass\|the Morass]] will further spread, permanently giving that region the ''marsh'' quality as well as the ''forest'' quality. In [[Therunin]] the region of [[Therunin#East Ring\|East Ring]] will likewise gain the ''marsh'' quality as the waters of the Feverwater rise.		There will be flooding across the Empire, which will hit [[Tassato]] particularly badly - it's hard to predict what the effect will be but it will cause extensive damage to the city as the Vassa bursts its banks. There will be some flooding in [[Sarvos]] as well, but that city is much better prepared for unseasonable storms and can be expected to weather the effects with minimal lasting damage. A number of other areas will also see serious flooding, including the town of [[Weirwater#Culwich\|Culwich]] in [[Weirwater]], [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] in [[Mitwold]], and parts of [[Holberg]] - indeed one effect will be to saturate the region of [[Holberg#Utterlund\|Utterlund]] so badly that [[#Holberg#The Morass\|the Morass]] will further spread, permanently giving that region the ''marsh'' quality as well as the ''forest'' quality. In [[Therunin]] the region of [[Therunin#East Ring\|East Ring]] will likewise gain the ''marsh'' quality as the waters of the Feverwater rise.

	However, once the waters start to recede, the power of Spring magic will ''also'' bring rejuvenation. This will mean that the repercussions of these floods will take the form of property damage, rather than lives lost. During the downtime following the Autumn Equinox, every [[herb garden]] in the Empire will produce an additional 4 random herbs in the wake of the storms. Likewise, every [[forest]] and [[farm]] owner will be able to claim 2 random herbs produced as a consequence of the Spring-infused rains. Furthermore, there will be at least one [[opportunity]] related to the damage, and to opportunities provided by the magical rainstorms. In particular, it is likely that an amount of [[ilium]] will be washed down from the higher peaks and there will be an opportunity for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to capitalise on this to create a new ilium Bourse Seat somewhere in the Empire.		However, once the waters start to recede, the power of Spring magic will ''also'' bring rejuvenation. This will mean that the repercussions of these floods will take the form of property damage, rather than lives lost. During the downtime following the Autumn Equinox, every [[herb garden]] in the Empire will produce an additional 4 random herbs in the wake of the storms. Likewise, every [[forest]] and [[farm]] owner will be able to claim 2 random herbs produced as a consequence of the Spring-infused rains. Furthermore, there will be at least one [[opportunity]] related to the damage, and to opportunities provided by the magical rainstorms. In particular, it is likely that an amount of [[ilium]] will be washed down from the higher peaks and there will be an opportunity for the [[Senate]] to capitalise on this to create a new ilium Bourse Seat somewhere in the Empire.

	Finally, the torrential rains will have an additional effect on [[Syrene's Wisdom]], as detailed in the [[Wake up crying]] Wind of Fortune.		Finally, the torrential rains will have an additional effect on [[Syrene's Wisdom]], as detailed in the [[Wake up crying]] Wind of Fortune.

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	However, the life-giving energy is not without its drawbacks. The Spring power will also energise the [[vallorn]] in [[Hercynia]] and especially [[Therunin]]. Without the Heirs of Terunael to guide the burst of energy the lifegiving waters will provide, the threat will not be as serious as it could be, but both territories will see an increase in attacks by vallornspawn in the weeks leading to the Autumn Equinox.		However, the life-giving energy is not without its drawbacks. The Spring power will also energise the [[vallorn]] in [[Hercynia]] and especially [[Therunin]]. Without the Heirs of Terunael to guide the burst of energy the lifegiving waters will provide, the threat will not be as serious as it could be, but both territories will see an increase in attacks by vallornspawn in the weeks leading to the Autumn Equinox.

	If [[Rivers Run Red]] has been cast on any Imperial territory, a Rivers of Life cast in this way overwhelms it. That is, if the Imperial version of the curse is cast it ~~supercedes~~ all territory-local castings of the opposite ritual whether they happen before or after the Imperial curse is cast. If Rivers Run Red has been cast using the effect of the conjunction so that it affects the entire Empire, the first casting of Rivers of Life with the same target has no effect but removes Rivers Run Red. It will need to be cast a second time to have any effect on the Empire.		If [[Rivers Run Red]] has been cast on any Imperial territory, a Rivers of Life cast in this way overwhelms it. That is, if the Imperial version of the curse is cast it supersedes all territory-local castings of the opposite ritual whether they happen before or after the Imperial curse is cast. If Rivers Run Red has been cast using the effect of the conjunction so that it affects the entire Empire, the first casting of Rivers of Life with the same target has no effect but removes Rivers Run Red. It will need to be cast a second time to have any effect on the Empire.
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	Furthermore, the corrupt energies of this curse will produce a burst of energy in the vallorn of Hercynia and Therunin. Again, without anyone in position to take advantage of this burst of energy, the effects will be relatively short lived. The most likely effect is that the vallorn miasma will spread within those territories, allowing vallornspawn husks a wider range than normal. On the other hand - as with some other recent incidents where the miasma has spread - it will also produce small amounts of Spring [[vis]] that might be harvested by those able to brave the poisonous atmosphere.		Furthermore, the corrupt energies of this curse will produce a burst of energy in the vallorn of Hercynia and Therunin. Again, without anyone in position to take advantage of this burst of energy, the effects will be relatively short lived. The most likely effect is that the vallorn miasma will spread within those territories, allowing vallornspawn husks a wider range than normal. On the other hand - as with some other recent incidents where the miasma has spread - it will also produce small amounts of Spring [[vis]] that might be harvested by those able to brave the poisonous atmosphere.

	If Rivers of Life has been cast on any Imperial territory, Rivers Run Red cast in this way will simply overwhelm it. That is, if the Imperial version of the curse is cast it ~~supercedes~~ all territory-local castings of the opposite ritual whether they happen before or after the Imperial curse is cast. If Rivers of Life has been cast using the effect of the conjunction so that it affects the entire Empire, the first casting of Rivers Run Red with the same target will have no effect but will remove Rivers of Life. It will need to be cast a second time to have any effect on the Empire.		If Rivers of Life has been cast on any Imperial territory, Rivers Run Red cast in this way will simply overwhelm it. That is, if the Imperial version of the curse is cast it supersedes all territory-local castings of the opposite ritual whether they happen before or after the Imperial curse is cast. If Rivers of Life has been cast using the effect of the conjunction so that it affects the entire Empire, the first casting of Rivers Run Red with the same target will have no effect but will remove Rivers of Life. It will need to be cast a second time to have any effect on the Empire.

	===Storms of Renewal===		===Storms of Renewal===

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	* '''Hallow of the Green World will have narrower effects if cast during the Summer Solstice'''		* '''Hallow of the Green World will have narrower effects if cast during the Summer Solstice'''
	* '''It will definitely cause the Morass to expand into Utterlund'''		* '''It will definitely cause the Morass to expand into Utterlund'''
	This potent enchantment, by its nature, does not need to take advantage of the [[#After Three, The Multitide\|resonance]] effect. As an Imperial enchantment it always ~~effects~~ the entire Empire where it is cast. If performed during the Summer Solstice, however, the ritualists can [[#Cloudbursting\|use tempest jade]] as mentioned above to power its effects. Furthermore, while it will have its usual positive effect on herb gardens, whatever ''other'' effects it has on the Empire, and any opportunities or problems it creates, will all be related to rain, storms, water, and the growth of plants in some fashion. However, one thing that will definitely happen if this ritual is cast under the current conjunction is that, inevitably, the Morass will expand into Utterlund giving that forest region the marsh quality.		This potent enchantment, by its nature, does not need to take advantage of the [[#After Three, The Multitide\|resonance]] effect. As an Imperial enchantment it always affects the entire Empire where it is cast. If performed during the Summer Solstice, however, the ritualists can [[#Cloudbursting\|use tempest jade]] as mentioned above to power its effects. Furthermore, while it will have its usual positive effect on herb gardens, whatever ''other'' effects it has on the Empire, and any opportunities or problems it creates, will all be related to rain, storms, water, and the growth of plants in some fashion. However, one thing that will definitely happen if this ritual is cast under the current conjunction is that, inevitably, the Morass will expand into Utterlund giving that forest region the marsh quality.

	==Be A Threat==		==Be A Threat==

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	* '''Call Down Lightning's Wrath has an additional effect during the Summer Solstice'''		* '''Call Down Lightning's Wrath has an additional effect during the Summer Solstice'''
	* '''It is possible to make this enchantment permanent for significantly less ilium than is normally required'''		* '''It is possible to make this enchantment permanent for significantly less ilium than is normally required'''
	Not all of the rituals affected by the current conjunction are as dramatic as Thunderous Deluge or Rivers of Life. [[Call Down Lightning's Wrath]] harnesses Spring energy to allow a [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|~~batle~~ mage]] to [[Calls#STRIKEDOWN\|hurl their enemies to the ground]] with magical might. During the Summer Solstice, this [[enchantment]] will have an additional effect; while it lasts the target will ''also'' be able to cast the [[repel]] spell as if they knew it. If they already know the repel spell, whether through personal mastery or a magic item such as a [[Pugilist's Shillelagh]], they will be able to cast the spell once each day without spending any personal mana.		Not all of the rituals affected by the current conjunction are as dramatic as Thunderous Deluge or Rivers of Life. [[Call Down Lightning's Wrath]] harnesses Spring energy to allow a [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle mage]] to [[Calls#STRIKEDOWN\|hurl their enemies to the ground]] with magical might. During the Summer Solstice, this [[enchantment]] will have an additional effect; while it lasts the target will ''also'' be able to cast the [[repel]] spell as if they knew it. If they already know the repel spell, whether through personal mastery or a magic item such as a [[Pugilist's Shillelagh]], they will be able to cast the spell once each day without spending any personal mana.

	Anyone who receives this enchantment during the Summer Solstice will also experience a roleplaying effect: ''while the enchantment lasts you experience bursts of exuberant energy that make you want to ''get things done right now'', especially when it comes to removing immediate obstacles to your ambitions. This effect is particularly strong if you have the [[briar]] [[lineage]]''.		Anyone who receives this enchantment during the Summer Solstice will also experience a roleplaying effect: ''while the enchantment lasts you experience bursts of exuberant energy that make you want to ''get things done right now'', especially when it comes to removing immediate obstacles to your ambitions. This effect is particularly strong if you have the [[briar]] [[lineage]]''.

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	* '''Every farm resource will receive a -2 rank penalty to production in the downtime following the Summer Solstice '''		* '''Every farm resource will receive a -2 rank penalty to production in the downtime following the Summer Solstice '''
	* '''The exception is the farms in Segura, who are protected from the drought by the Iron Qanat and those of Skarsind, protected by Spring magic'''		* '''The exception is the farms in Segura, who are protected from the drought by the Iron Qanat and those of Skarsind, protected by Spring magic'''
	The incredibly hot Summer, and the lack of rain, will mean ''every'' farm in the Empire suffers a -2 rank penalty to its production following the Summer Solstice (meaning a standard farm will produce 108 rings in the wake of the Summer Solstice if nothing changes). The penalty applies equally to farms within the Empire and those that are in non-Imperial territories. There are two exceptions. The farms of [[Segura]] are protected by the [[Segura#Iron_Qanat\|Iron Qanat]], which gives exactly the sort of protection needed to ride out this terrible drought, ensuring that the dry grasslands are properly irrigated despite the terrible, crushing heat. The farms of [[Skarsind]] are protected by the [[enchantment]] placed upon them serendipitously at the Spring ~~Solstice~~, that ensures they receive gentle healing rain instead of crushing heat.		The incredibly hot Summer, and the lack of rain, will mean ''every'' farm in the Empire suffers a -2 rank penalty to its production following the Summer Solstice (meaning a standard farm will produce 108 rings in the wake of the Summer Solstice if nothing changes). The penalty applies equally to farms within the Empire and those that are in non-Imperial territories. There are two exceptions. The farms of [[Segura]] are protected by the [[Segura#Iron_Qanat\|Iron Qanat]], which gives exactly the sort of protection needed to ride out this terrible drought, ensuring that the dry grasslands are properly irrigated despite the terrible, crushing heat. The farms of [[Skarsind]] are protected by the [[enchantment]] placed upon them serendipitously at the Spring Equinox, that ensures they receive gentle healing rain instead of crushing heat.

	Fortunately, while the Imperial Breadbasket will not help [[the Marches\|the Marchers]] have a better harvest, the surplus it provides ''will'' allow the Empire to avoid the threat of famine in the coming months, should the effects of the drought not be ameliorated by magical means. The money it provides will also go some way towards absorbing the shock of a lean Autumn and Winter - at least in Mitwold and Upwold.		Fortunately, while the Imperial Breadbasket will not help [[the Marches\|the Marchers]] have a better harvest, the surplus it provides ''will'' allow the Empire to avoid the threat of famine in the coming months, should the effects of the drought not be ameliorated by magical means. The money it provides will also go some way towards absorbing the shock of a lean Autumn and Winter - at least in Mitwold and Upwold.

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	The Lock is an enigmatic constellation at the best of times. It is not often involved in conjunctions, but when it is it can sometimes add an additional level of complication. Over the last week or so there have been odd reports of a peculiar figure seen around Anvil who at least one person swears emerged from the Imperial regio late at night and appeared to be looking for someone or something. It may well be that this is just a herald of some kind - but it might also be a tulpa. If it ''is'' a tulpa, it showed no signs of being associated with the Stallion, the Wanderer, or the Fountain. Given the description varies but tends to involve a black cloak and a hood, it ''might'' be a tulpa of the Lock. Or it might all be a coincidence and have nothing to do with the constellations at all.		The Lock is an enigmatic constellation at the best of times. It is not often involved in conjunctions, but when it is it can sometimes add an additional level of complication. Over the last week or so there have been odd reports of a peculiar figure seen around Anvil who at least one person swears emerged from the Imperial regio late at night and appeared to be looking for someone or something. It may well be that this is just a herald of some kind - but it might also be a tulpa. If it ''is'' a tulpa, it showed no signs of being associated with the Stallion, the Wanderer, or the Fountain. Given the description varies but tends to involve a black cloak and a hood, it ''might'' be a tulpa of the Lock. Or it might all be a coincidence and have nothing to do with the constellations at all.
	==Diplomatic Considerations==		==Diplomatic Considerations==
	* '''~~Odic~~ the Wanderer is keen to see an 'Imperial curse' in action'''		* '''Olic the Wanderer is keen to see an 'Imperial curse' in action'''
	* '''It might be advisable to warn the orcs of Otkodov if any Imperial effects are applied'''		* '''It might be advisable to warn the orcs of Otkodov if any Imperial effects are applied'''
	The phrase "after three, the multitude" comes from the writing of the first-century [[stargazer]] Latratus, who made a close study of the phenomenon when it occurred during the reign of Empress Teleri, and opined that these three constellations in conjunction have ''always'' meant that certain rituals will effect larger areas. This is somewhat relevant because the eccentric stargazer ~~Odic~~ the Wanderer is apparently an avid fan of Latratus' work. During the Winter Solstice they offered to allow a ritual tome - the [[Some_heavenly_music#Concordance_of_Earthbound_Stars\|Concordance of Earthbound Stars]] - to be added to [[Urizen lore]] if someone "harmonizes the [[Stargazer#Resonance_and_the_Omnihedron\|omnihedron]]" by performing [[Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] before the end of the Autumn Equinox 384YE. They've also let it be known that the opportunity to see a ritual resonate with the Imperial regio as Latratus described is too good an opportunity to pass up - so if even one of the three curses (Thunderous Deluge, Rivers of Life, or Rivers Run Red) is placed over the entire Empire and allowed to run its course over the next three months they will send the ''Concordance'' to the Celestial Library using [[Gift of Knowledge]]. While they will be interested to see Regrow the Land's Heart in action, it does not intrigue their scholastic curiosity the way the idea of an 'Imperial curse' does so they won't offer the ''Concordance'' if it is the only ritual performed.		The phrase "after three, the multitude" comes from the writing of the first-century [[stargazer]] Latratus, who made a close study of the phenomenon when it occurred during the reign of Empress Teleri, and opined that these three constellations in conjunction have ''always'' meant that certain rituals will effect larger areas. This is somewhat relevant because the eccentric stargazer Olic the Wanderer is apparently an avid fan of Latratus' work. During the Winter Solstice they offered to allow a ritual tome - the [[Some_heavenly_music#Concordance_of_Earthbound_Stars\|Concordance of Earthbound Stars]] - to be added to [[Urizen lore]] if someone "harmonizes the [[Stargazer#Resonance_and_the_Omnihedron\|omnihedron]]" by performing [[Bright Eyes Gleam in the Depths]] before the end of the Autumn Equinox 384YE. They've also let it be known that the opportunity to see a ritual resonate with the Imperial regio as Latratus described is too good an opportunity to pass up - so if even one of the three curses (Thunderous Deluge, Rivers of Life, or Rivers Run Red) is placed over the entire Empire and allowed to run its course over the next three months they will send the ''Concordance'' to the Celestial Library using [[Gift of Knowledge]]. While they will be interested to see Regrow the Land's Heart in action, it does not intrigue their scholastic curiosity the way the idea of an 'Imperial curse' does so they won't offer the ''Concordance'' if it is the only ritual performed.

	Magical effects, whether enchantments or curses, generally do not take account of who "owns" a region within a territory. As such, any effect created using the resonant effects of the Imperial regio will also effect the Thule orcs in [[Sermersuaq]], [[Skarsind]], [[Miekarova]], and [[Ossium]]. Given previous discussions with the northern orcs, the civil service advises that the [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] may wish to appraise them of any magical effects that might impact them. Given the location of the regions they control, they are unlikely to suffer ill effects of flooding, but it might be a good idea to err on the side of caution.		Magical effects, whether enchantments or curses, generally do not take account of who "owns" a region within a territory. As such, any effect created using the resonant effects of the Imperial regio will also effect the Thule orcs in [[Sermersuaq]], [[Skarsind]], [[Miekarova]], and [[Ossium]]. Given previous discussions with the northern orcs, the civil service advises that the [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] may wish to appraise them of any magical effects that might impact them. Given the location of the regions they control, they are unlikely to suffer ill effects of flooding, but it might be a good idea to err on the side of caution.

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	During the Summer Solstice, any caster who has mastered one of the following rituals may choose to substitute [[tempest jade]] for [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] when contributing to it. Every 2 ingots of tempest jade spent counts as 1 crystal mana when contributing to the ritual.		During the Summer Solstice, any caster who has mastered one of the following rituals may choose to substitute [[tempest jade]] for [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|crystal mana]] when contributing to it. Every 2 ingots of tempest jade spent counts as 1 crystal mana when contributing to the ritual.

	The rituals ~~effected~~ are: [[Thunderous Deluge]], [[Rivers of Life]], [[Rivers Run Red]], [[Regrow the Land's Heart]], [[Hallow of the Green World]], and [[Call Down Lightning's Wrath]].		The rituals affected are: [[Thunderous Deluge]], [[Rivers of Life]], [[Rivers Run Red]], [[Regrow the Land's Heart]], [[Hallow of the Green World]], and [[Call Down Lightning's Wrath]].
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''Imperial Magic'''</big><br>In each case, the curses and enchantments empowered by the Imperial regio will only effect territories that are Imperial during the Summer Solstice - that is, territories that can elect a Senator. This includes [[Sermersuaq]], but means the rituals will have no effect on [[Bregasland]], [[Zenith]], [[Liathaven]], [[Brocéliande]], or [[the Barrens]] for example - neither positive or negative. They will have to simply endure the drought.</box> </div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box><big>'''Imperial Magic'''</big><br>In each case, the curses and enchantments empowered by the Imperial regio will only effect territories that are Imperial during the Summer Solstice - that is, territories that can elect a Senator. This includes [[Sermersuaq]], but means the rituals will have no effect on [[Bregasland]], [[Zenith]], [[Liathaven]], [[Brocéliande]], or [[the Barrens]] for example - neither positive or negative. They will have to simply endure the drought.</box> </div>

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	* '''Call Down Lightning's Wrath has an additional effect during the Summer Solstice'''		* '''Call Down Lightning's Wrath has an additional effect during the Summer Solstice'''
	* '''It is possible to make this enchantment permanent for significantly less ilium than is normally required'''		* '''It is possible to make this enchantment permanent for significantly less ilium than is normally required'''
	Not all of the rituals ~~effected~~ by the current conjunction are as dramatic as Thunderous Deluge or Rivers of Life. [[Call Down Lightning's Wrath]] harnesses Spring energy to allow a [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|batle mage]] to [[Calls#STRIKEDOWN\|hurl their enemies to the ground]] with magical might. During the Summer Solstice, this [[enchantment]] will have an additional effect; while it lasts the target will ''also'' be able to cast the [[repel]] spell as if they knew it. If they already know the repel spell, whether through personal mastery or a magic item such as a [[Pugilist's Shillelagh]], they will be able to cast the spell once each day without spending any personal mana.		Not all of the rituals affected by the current conjunction are as dramatic as Thunderous Deluge or Rivers of Life. [[Call Down Lightning's Wrath]] harnesses Spring energy to allow a [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|batle mage]] to [[Calls#STRIKEDOWN\|hurl their enemies to the ground]] with magical might. During the Summer Solstice, this [[enchantment]] will have an additional effect; while it lasts the target will ''also'' be able to cast the [[repel]] spell as if they knew it. If they already know the repel spell, whether through personal mastery or a magic item such as a [[Pugilist's Shillelagh]], they will be able to cast the spell once each day without spending any personal mana.

	Anyone who receives this enchantment during the Summer Solstice will also experience a roleplaying effect: ''while the enchantment lasts you experience bursts of exuberant energy that make you want to ''get things done right now'', especially when it comes to removing immediate obstacles to your ambitions. This effect is particularly strong if you have the [[briar]] [[lineage]]''.		Anyone who receives this enchantment during the Summer Solstice will also experience a roleplaying effect: ''while the enchantment lasts you experience bursts of exuberant energy that make you want to ''get things done right now'', especially when it comes to removing immediate obstacles to your ambitions. This effect is particularly strong if you have the [[briar]] [[lineage]]''.