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	The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.		The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.

	The attitude towards sex demonstrated by the targets, the performers, or their nation often influence how the ritual is performed. in some parts of the Empire it is viewed with a certain degree of earthy frankness; in others the power of love will be expounded upon in a subtle and gentle ceremony designed to bring two people into spiritual as well as physical harmony.		The attitude towards sex demonstrated by the targets, the performers, or their nation often influence how the ritual is performed. In some parts of the Empire it is viewed with a certain degree of earthy frankness; in others the power of love will be expounded upon in a subtle and gentle ceremony designed to bring two people into spiritual as well as physical harmony.

	As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.		As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.

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	The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.		The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.

	The attitude towards sex demonstrated by the targets, the performers, or their nation often influence how the ritual is performed. In some parts of the Empire it is viewed with a degree of earthy frankness~~. In other parts of the Empire the mystery of conception and~~ the power of love will be expounded upon in a subtle and gentle ceremony designed to bring two people into spiritual as well as physical harmony.		The attitude towards sex demonstrated by the targets, the performers, or their nation often influence how the ritual is performed. in some parts of the Empire it is viewed with a certain degree of earthy frankness; in others the power of love will be expounded upon in a subtle and gentle ceremony designed to bring two people into spiritual as well as physical harmony.

	As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.		As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.		The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.

			The attitude towards sex demonstrated by the targets, the performers, or their nation often influence how the ritual is performed. In some parts of the Empire it is viewed with a degree of earthy frankness. In other parts of the Empire the mystery of conception and the power of love will be expounded upon in a subtle and gentle ceremony designed to bring two people into spiritual as well as physical harmony.

	As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.		As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.

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	The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.		The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.

	~~The attitude towards sex demonstrated by~~ the ~~targets~~, the ~~performers~~, or their ~~nation often influence how~~ the ~~ritual is performed. For example~~, ~~in some parts of~~ the ~~Empire it is viewed with a certain degree~~ of ~~earthy frankness~~ and ~~open reference to~~ the ~~act and symbols~~ of ~~procreation are used~~. In ~~other parts of~~ the ~~Empire~~ the ~~mystery of conception and the power of love~~ will ~~be expounded upon in~~ a ~~subtle~~ and ~~gentle ceremony designed to bring two people into spiritual as well as physical harmony~~.		As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.

	As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.
	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* This ritual underwent some significant changes at the start of 2023. You can find the commentary on the [[Rules_update_2023#Reasoning:_Fan_the_Flame_of_New_Life\|Rules update 2023]] page.		* This ritual underwent some significant changes at the start of 2023. You can find the commentary on the [[Rules_update_2023#Reasoning:_Fan_the_Flame_of_New_Life\|Rules update 2023]] page.
	[[Category:Spring Ritual]]		[[Category:Spring Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	~~Both targets are under a~~ [[~~roleplaying effect~~]]~~: they feel lusty~~ and ~~vigorous~~.		Any attempt at conception between the target characters for the duration of the enchantment will be successful. The ritual was originally designed to allow conception where characters were old or otherwise infertile. It will temporarily alleviate infertility, impotence, and [[curse\|curses]] that might prevent conception. Where necessary the ritual causes the minimum physiological changes needed to carry a baby to term which last until the baby is born. It can allow characters of the same species to conceive, and is equally effective on humans and orcs. It does not allow characters of different species to conceive together however, so it will not allow conception between an orc and a human.

	~~Any attempt at conception between the two target characters during the duration of~~ the ~~enchantment will be successful~~, ~~provided one~~ of ~~them could have carried a baby to term when they were in~~ the ~~prime of their physical health~~.		The enchantment lasts until the next sunrise, but some of the physiological changes may linger.

	~~The~~ ritual ~~was originally designed to allow conception where characters were old or otherwise infertile. It~~ will ~~temporarily alleviate both infertility and impotence and other curses that might prevent conception. The ritual is not powerful enough to~~ allow characters of ~~different~~ species to conceive~~. For example, it will not allow conception between an orc and~~ a ~~human~~. It ~~can allow~~ two ~~female~~ characters ~~to conceive (though only one~~ of the ~~parties to~~ the ~~ritual will become pregnant) but~~ is ~~not powerful enough to allow two male characters to conceive~~.		===Out Of Character Note===
			This ritual will allow two characters of the same species to conceive a child. It will work on any two characters, regardless of sexual characteristics. We will not be providing further details about how this ritual works in character; it is below the abstraction layer because the sex or gender of your character is your concern. When engaging with this ritual and its effects be mindful of our [[conduct]] rules around [[Conduct#Sexual_Activity_and_Performances\|sexual activity and performance]], [[Conduct#Sexual_Consent\|sexual consent]], and [[Conduct#Gender_Identity\|gender identity]] and be sensitive when roleplaying about issues of fertility, conception, pregnancy, and childbirth.
	~~The enchantment lasts until the next sunrise~~.

	==Description==		==Description==
	As with [[~~Midwife's Recourse~~]], ~~this ritual is viewed~~ with ~~a little suspicion in~~ some ~~parts. They fear~~ that ~~they are potentially exposing an unborn~~ child to the ~~magics~~ of ~~the Spring realm risks tainting them with~~ the [[~~Briar~~]] ~~[[Lineage\|~~lineage~~]].~~ Imperial scholars have found no concrete evidence that the ~~ritual has any lasting negative effects on the targets or any children conceived with its help - although the~~ way the briar lineage manifests makes it very difficult to get conclusive proof either way.		This enchantment infuses targets with a trace of [[Spring magic]], filling them with [[Spring_magic#Healing_and_Vitality\|vitality]] and [[Spring_magic#Fertility\|fertility]]. While some magicians speculate that a child conceived with the aid of this ritual might be more likely to gain the [[briar]] lineage in later life, Imperial scholars have found no concrete evidence that this is the case. The way the briar lineage manifests makes it very difficult to get conclusive proof either way.

	The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to grant one of the parties the organs needed.
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	The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with people in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual will result in an ectopic pregnancy if the target lacks a suitable womb, but the offspring will need to be delivered by Caesarean section if there is no birth canal otherwise neither parent nor offspring will survive.
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	One word of warning that is often given to targets who could conceive normally without assistance is that the use of the ritual somewhat increases the likelihood of twins, or occasionally triplets.		It's not uncommon for this ritual to be included as part of a marriage ceremony, or any celebration of love where those involved are keen to start a family. One word of warning that is often given to targets who could conceive normally without assistance is that the use of the ritual somewhat increases the likelihood of twins, or occasionally triplets. It also burns away the benefits of herbal contraceptives such as [[Technology#Bitterweed_and_Contraception\|bitterweed]].

	The ritual is equally effective on animals as it is on humans, although the expense rarely makes it worth the effort of using it to improve the fertility of pigs, oxen or goats.		The ritual is equally effective on animals as it is on humans and orcs, although the expense rarely makes it worth the effort of using it to improve the fertility of pigs, oxen, or goats.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.		The most common element used in this ritual is the rune [[Bravash]] although there are some magicians who are unsettled by the implication of comparing a human to a goat or other domestic animal. The rune [[Verys]] is sometimes substituted - often with a certain amount of ribald commentary from onlookers.

	The attitude towards ~~sexuality~~ demonstrated by the targets, the performers or their nation often influence how the ritual is performed. For example, in some parts of the Empire it is viewed with a certain degree of earthy frankness and open reference to the act and symbols of procreation are used. In other parts of the Empire the mystery of conception and the power of love will be expounded upon in a subtle and gentle ceremony designed to bring two people into spiritual as well as physical harmony.		The attitude towards sex demonstrated by the targets, the performers, or their nation often influence how the ritual is performed. For example, in some parts of the Empire it is viewed with a certain degree of earthy frankness and open reference to the act and symbols of procreation are used. In other parts of the Empire the mystery of conception and the power of love will be expounded upon in a subtle and gentle ceremony designed to bring two people into spiritual as well as physical harmony.

	As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[The Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across freshly-tilled soil, and may scatter handfuls of seed as they do so, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.

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

			As with all rituals that target more than one person it is common for the performance to include the sharing of a drink, or for the targets to be symbolically bound together, often with red cord or sashes at one of their wrists. The primal imagery of fire may be evoked as well - the targets may leap through or pass between fires, representing both the ability of fire to thaw frozen earth and the idea of 'heating the blood' to inspire passion. In [[the Marches]] especially the targets will walk barefoot across grass fields or meadows, drawing a connection between the land's fertility and their own.
			==Further Reading==
			* This ritual underwent some significant changes at the start of 2023. You can find the commentary on the [[Rules_update_2023#Reasoning:_Fan_the_Flame_of_New_Life\|Rules update 2023]] page.
	[[Category:Spring Ritual]]		[[Category:Spring Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to grant one of the parties the organs needed.		The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to grant one of the parties the organs needed.

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	The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with people in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual will result in an ectopic pregnancy if the target lacks a suitable womb, but the offspring will need to be delivered by Caesarean section if there is no birth canal otherwise neither parent nor offspring will survive.		The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with people in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual will result in an ectopic pregnancy if the target lacks a suitable womb, but the offspring will need to be delivered by Caesarean section if there is no birth canal otherwise neither parent nor offspring will survive.

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	The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to grant one of the parties the organs needed.		The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to grant one of the parties the organs needed.

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			The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with people in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual will result in an ectopic pregnancy if the target lacks a suitable womb, but the offspring will need to be delivered by Caesarean section if there is no birth canal otherwise neither parent nor offspring will survive.
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	One word of warning that is often given to targets who could conceive normally without assistance is that the use of the ritual somewhat increases the likelihood of twins, or occasionally triplets.		One word of warning that is often given to targets who could conceive normally without assistance is that the use of the ritual somewhat increases the likelihood of twins, or occasionally triplets.

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	Both targets are under a [[roleplaying effect]]: they feel lusty and vigorous.		Both targets are under a [[roleplaying effect]]: they feel lusty and vigorous.

	Any attempt at ~~natural~~ conception between the two target characters during the duration of the enchantment will be successful, provided one of them could have carried a baby to term when they were in the prime of their physical health.		Any attempt at conception between the two target characters during the duration of the enchantment will be successful, provided one of them could have carried a baby to term when they were in the prime of their physical health.

	The ritual was originally designed to allow conception where ~~one of the~~ characters ~~is very~~ old ~~and it~~ will temporarily alleviate ~~symptoms of~~ impotence ~~in a male character~~. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow characters of different species to conceive. For example, it will not allow conception between an orc and a human. It can allow two female characters to conceive (though only one of the parties to the ritual will become pregnant) but is not powerful enough to allow two male characters to conceive.		The ritual was originally designed to allow conception where characters were old or otherwise infertile. It will temporarily alleviate both infertility and impotence and other curses that might prevent conception. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow characters of different species to conceive. For example, it will not allow conception between an orc and a human. It can allow two female characters to conceive (though only one of the parties to the ritual will become pregnant) but is not powerful enough to allow two male characters to conceive.

	The enchantment lasts until the next sunrise.		The enchantment lasts until the next sunrise.
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	As with [[Midwife's Recourse]], this ritual is viewed with a little suspicion in some parts. They fear that they are potentially exposing an unborn child to the magics of the Spring realm risks tainting them with the [[Briar]] [[Lineage\|lineage]]. Imperial scholars have found no concrete evidence that the ritual has any lasting negative effects on the targets or any children conceived with its help - although the way the briar lineage manifests makes it very difficult to get conclusive proof either way.		As with [[Midwife's Recourse]], this ritual is viewed with a little suspicion in some parts. They fear that they are potentially exposing an unborn child to the magics of the Spring realm risks tainting them with the [[Briar]] [[Lineage\|lineage]]. Imperial scholars have found no concrete evidence that the ritual has any lasting negative effects on the targets or any children conceived with its help - although the way the briar lineage manifests makes it very difficult to get conclusive proof either way.

	The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to ~~change the sex of~~ one of the parties.		The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to grant one of the parties the organs needed.

	One word of warning that is often given to targets who could conceive normally without assistance is that the use of the ritual somewhat increases the likelihood of twins, or occasionally triplets.		One word of warning that is often given to targets who could conceive normally without assistance is that the use of the ritual somewhat increases the likelihood of twins, or occasionally triplets.

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Description

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	As with [[Midwife's Recourse]], this ritual is viewed with a little suspicion in some parts. They fear that they are potentially exposing an unborn child to the magics of the Spring realm risks tainting them with the [[Briar]] [[Lineage\|lineage]]. Imperial scholars have found no concrete evidence that the ritual has any lasting negative effects on the targets or any children conceived with its help - although the way the briar lineage manifests makes it very difficult to get conclusive proof either way.		As with [[Midwife's Recourse]], this ritual is viewed with a little suspicion in some parts. They fear that they are potentially exposing an unborn child to the magics of the Spring realm risks tainting them with the [[Briar]] [[Lineage\|lineage]]. Imperial scholars have found no concrete evidence that the ritual has any lasting negative effects on the targets or any children conceived with its help - although the way the briar lineage manifests makes it very difficult to get conclusive proof either way.

	The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to change the sex of one of the parties.		The ritual is sometimes included as part of a marriage ceremony, especially where the couple involved are keen to start a family. It is a costly indulgence, but the romantic effects of the ritual mean it is sometimes used even where there is no chance of the partners conceiving together. The ritual is particularly popular with women in same-sex relationships who wish to conceive, the cost in mana being a small price to pay for something that might otherwise be impossible. The ritual is not powerful enough to allow two men to conceive; that would first require magic to change the sex of one of the parties.

	One word of warning that is often given to targets who could conceive normally without assistance is that the use of the ritual somewhat increases the likelihood of twins, or occasionally triplets.		One word of warning that is often given to targets who could conceive normally without assistance is that the use of the ritual somewhat increases the likelihood of twins, or occasionally triplets.