Freezing Brand of Irremais - Revision history

Twiggy at 14:06, 5 March 2026

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	At the conclusion the rune Irremais is marked onto the skin of the target, usually appearing on the forearm or cheek (the ritualists cannot specifically define where the mark appears). While the curse is in effect, the brand cannot be removed; if the skin in that area is removed or damaged, the mark reappears somewhere else.		At the conclusion the rune Irremais is marked onto the skin of the target, usually appearing on the forearm or cheek (the ritualists cannot specifically define where the mark appears). While the curse is in effect, the brand cannot be removed; if the skin in that area is removed or damaged, the mark reappears somewhere else.

	The target also experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: If anyone asks you whether you have been branded with Irremais, you feel excruciating pain if you do not answer them in the affirmative. Likewise, if they ask you why you were marked, the brand burns with cold fire that is extremely painful unless you give them the reason the ritualists gave when they performed the ritual.		The target also experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: ''If anyone asks you whether you have been branded with Irremais, you feel excruciating pain if you do not answer them in the affirmative. Likewise, if they ask you why you were marked, the brand burns with cold fire that is extremely painful unless you give them the reason the ritualists gave when they performed the ritual.''

	It does not matter if you believe you are guilty of performing the action the ritualists named; the ritual does not compel you to say you are guilty, or that you did it, only to give the reason the ritualists gave for their action.		It does not matter if you believe you are guilty of performing the action the ritualists named; the ritual does not compel you to say you are guilty, or that you did it, only to give the reason the ritualists gave for their action.

Twiggy at 13:14, 15 July 2025

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	At the conclusion the rune Irremais is marked onto the skin of the target, usually appearing on the forearm or cheek (the ritualists cannot specifically define where the mark appears). While the curse is in effect, the brand cannot be removed; if the skin in that area is removed or damaged, the mark reappears somewhere else.		At the conclusion the rune Irremais is marked onto the skin of the target, usually appearing on the forearm or cheek (the ritualists cannot specifically define where the mark appears). While the curse is in effect, the brand cannot be removed; if the skin in that area is removed or damaged, the mark reappears somewhere else.

	The target also ~~experienced~~ a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: If anyone asks you whether you have been branded with Irremais, you feel excruciating pain if you do not answer them in the affirmative. Likewise, if they ask you why you were marked, the brand burns with cold fire that is extremely painful unless you give them the reason the ritualists gave when they performed the ritual.		The target also experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: If anyone asks you whether you have been branded with Irremais, you feel excruciating pain if you do not answer them in the affirmative. Likewise, if they ask you why you were marked, the brand burns with cold fire that is extremely painful unless you give them the reason the ritualists gave when they performed the ritual.

	It does not matter if you believe you are guilty of performing the action the ritualists named; the ritual does not compel you to say you are guilty, or that you did it, only to give the reason the ritualists gave for their action.		It does not matter if you believe you are guilty of performing the action the ritualists named; the ritual does not compel you to say you are guilty, or that you did it, only to give the reason the ritualists gave for their action.

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This ritual is a punishment, pure and simple. It can also be abused for use as a tool of subtle torture. While it is most often used to mark someone who has committed a serious transgression, there are several stories of innocent ~~men and women~~ condemned to bear the ''brand'' due to the machinations of their enemies. The brand cannot easily be removed, so many ritualists refuse to perform it unless they are absolutely sure it is warranted.		This ritual is a punishment, pure and simple. It can also be abused for use as a tool of subtle torture. While it is most often used to mark someone who has committed a serious transgression, there are several stories of innocent people condemned to bear the ''brand'' due to the machinations of their enemies. The brand cannot easily be removed, so many ritualists refuse to perform it unless they are absolutely sure it is warranted.

	Its main value is that it prevents a target from hiding the fact of its existence, or denying that the punishment was inflicted. It serves as a constant reminder that the target has been punished - either with good cause, or unjustly. Once it becomes common knowledge that the rune exists, life can easily become a living torment as people who consider themselves clever or funny (or who have been wronged) force the target to repeat the details of their punishment over and over.		Its main value is that it prevents a target from hiding the fact of its existence, or denying that the punishment was inflicted. It serves as a constant reminder that the target has been punished - either with good cause, or unjustly. Once it becomes common knowledge that the rune exists, life can easily become a living torment as people who consider themselves clever or funny (or who have been wronged) force the target to repeat the details of their punishment over and over.

Hailmur at 22:52, 7 June 2021

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	When deciding the ''reason for the brand'' it is usually best to be clear and succinct. "You killed your friend" or "your negligence cost dozens of lives" or "you showed cowardice in the face of the [[Jotun]]" are easy for the target to remember and to provide when asked. The target does not need to use the exact wording, so ambiguously phrased reasons may provide them with a loophole; that is absolutely in keeping with the nature of the magics involved here.		When deciding the ''reason for the brand'' it is usually best to be clear and succinct. "You killed your friend" or "your negligence cost dozens of lives" or "you showed cowardice in the face of the [[Jotun]]" are easy for the target to remember and to provide when asked. The target does not need to use the exact wording, so ambiguously phrased reasons may provide them with a loophole; that is absolutely in keeping with the nature of the magics involved here.

	The target may choose where the brand appears (forearm or cheek or, with the approval of a referee, somewhere else). It may be phys-repped with make-up but a prosthetic or textured material such as collodion is ideal. Profound Decisions make-up department ''may'' be available to help phys-rep the result of this ritual, but it is especially ideal if the players who performed the ritual can help the target.arrange the brand.		The target may choose where the brand appears (forearm or cheek or, with the approval of a referee, somewhere else). It may be phys-repped with make-up but a prosthetic or textured material such as collodion is ideal. Profound Decisions make-up department ''may'' be available to help phys-rep the result of this ritual, but it is especially ideal if the players who performed the ritual can help the target arrange the brand.

	After a year, the magic of the curse fades and the mark may be removed by the usual (almost certainly magical) means; it is otherwise permanent.		After a year, the magic of the curse fades and the mark may be removed by the usual (almost certainly magical) means; it is otherwise permanent.

Dre at 16:53, 11 November 2018

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	Symbols of law, vengeance, justice and punishment are used with this ritual, as are chains, locks and physical brands. The target may have the rune branded or carved into their flesh as part of the ritual, and both ice and ice-water are commonly used. The ritualists must be clear what the ''reason for the brand'' is, and this is often written down on a scroll that is given or pinned to the target.		Symbols of law, vengeance, justice and punishment are used with this ritual, as are chains, locks and physical brands. The target may have the rune branded or carved into their flesh as part of the ritual, and both ice and ice-water are commonly used. The ritualists must be clear what the ''reason for the brand'' is, and this is often written down on a scroll that is given or pinned to the target.

	This ritual is usually performed in public; the more public, the better. It obviously involves the evocation of the rune [[Irremais]], but may also include the names of certain [[~~Eternals~~]] associated with punishment or curses, including the [[Lictors]] and [[Wise Rangara]]. Dramaturgists may invoke the authority of [[The Prince]], or the cold judgement of [[The Doctor]].		This ritual is usually performed in public; the more public, the better. It obviously involves the evocation of the rune [[Irremais]], but may also include the names of certain [[eternal\|eternals]] associated with punishment or curses, including the [[Lictors]] and [[Wise Rangara]]. Dramaturgists may invoke the authority of [[The Prince]], or the cold judgement of [[The Doctor]].

	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	The target may choose where the brand appears (forearm or cheek or, with the approval of a referee, somewhere else). It may be phys-repped with make-up but a prosthetic or textured material such as collodion is ideal. Profound Decisions make-up department ''may'' be available to help phys-rep the result of this ritual, but it is especially ideal if the players who performed the ritual can help the target.arrange the brand.		The target may choose where the brand appears (forearm or cheek or, with the approval of a referee, somewhere else). It may be phys-repped with make-up but a prosthetic or textured material such as collodion is ideal. Profound Decisions make-up department ''may'' be available to help phys-rep the result of this ritual, but it is especially ideal if the players who performed the ritual can help the target.arrange the brand.

	After a year, the magic of the curse fades and the mark may be removed by the usual (almost certainly magical) means.		After a year, the magic of the curse fades and the mark may be removed by the usual (almost certainly magical) means; it is otherwise permanent.

	==Description==		==Description==

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	During the ritual, the ritualists announce a single action that they believe the target took that requires punishment. This is the ''reason for the brand'' and must be clear to the target if the roleplaying effect below is to work.		During the ritual, the ritualists announce a single action that they believe the target took that requires punishment. This is the ''reason for the brand'' and must be clear to the target if the roleplaying effect below is to work.

	At the conclusion the rune Irremais is marked onto the skin of the target, usually appearing on the forearm or cheek (the ritualists cannot specifically define where the mark appears). ~~The~~ brand cannot be removed; if the skin in that area is removed or damaged, the mark reappears somewhere else.		At the conclusion the rune Irremais is marked onto the skin of the target, usually appearing on the forearm or cheek (the ritualists cannot specifically define where the mark appears). While the curse is in effect, the brand cannot be removed; if the skin in that area is removed or damaged, the mark reappears somewhere else.

	The target also experienced a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: If anyone asks you whether you have been branded with Irremais, you feel excruciating pain if you do not answer them in the affirmative. Likewise, if they ask you why you were marked, the brand burns with cold fire that is extremely painful unless you give them the reason the ritualists gave when they performed the ritual.		The target also experienced a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: If anyone asks you whether you have been branded with Irremais, you feel excruciating pain if you do not answer them in the affirmative. Likewise, if they ask you why you were marked, the brand burns with cold fire that is extremely painful unless you give them the reason the ritualists gave when they performed the ritual.

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	During the ritual, the ritualists announce a single action that they believe the target took that requires punishment. This is the ''reason for the brand'' and must be clear to the target if the roleplaying effect below is to work.		During the ritual, the ritualists announce a single action that they believe the target took that requires punishment. This is the ''reason for the brand'' and must be clear to the target if the roleplaying effect below is to work.

	At the conclusion the rune Irremais is ~~permanently~~ marked onto the skin of the target, usually appearing on the forearm or cheek (the ritualists cannot specifically define where the mark appears). The brand cannot be removed; if the skin in that area is removed or damaged, the mark reappears somewhere else.		At the conclusion the rune Irremais is marked onto the skin of the target, usually appearing on the forearm or cheek (the ritualists cannot specifically define where the mark appears). The brand cannot be removed; if the skin in that area is removed or damaged, the mark reappears somewhere else.

	The target also experienced a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: If anyone asks you whether you have been branded with Irremais, you feel excruciating pain if you do not answer them in the affirmative. Likewise, if they ask you why you were marked, the brand burns with cold fire that is extremely painful unless you give them the reason the ritualists gave when they performed the ritual.		The target also experienced a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]: If anyone asks you whether you have been branded with Irremais, you feel excruciating pain if you do not answer them in the affirmative. Likewise, if they ask you why you were marked, the brand burns with cold fire that is extremely painful unless you give them the reason the ritualists gave when they performed the ritual.

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	The target may choose where the brand appears (forearm or cheek or, with the approval of a referee, somewhere else). It may be phys-repped with make-up but a prosthetic or textured material such as collodion is ideal. Profound Decisions make-up department ''may'' be available to help phys-rep the result of this ritual, but it is especially ideal if the players who performed the ritual can help the target.arrange the brand.		The target may choose where the brand appears (forearm or cheek or, with the approval of a referee, somewhere else). It may be phys-repped with make-up but a prosthetic or textured material such as collodion is ideal. Profound Decisions make-up department ''may'' be available to help phys-rep the result of this ritual, but it is especially ideal if the players who performed the ritual can help the target.arrange the brand.

			After a year, the magic of the curse fades and the mark may be removed by the usual (almost certainly magical) means.

	==Description==		==Description==

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
			This ritual marks a character with a magical brand in the shape of the [[Irremais]] rune. The target character must be aware that this ritual is being used on them, although they need not be willing - this often means they must be restrained in some way.
	This ritual ~~permanently~~ marks a character with a magical brand in the shape of the [[Irremais]] rune. The target character must be aware that this ritual is being used on them, although they need not be willing - this often means they must be restrained in some way.

	During the ritual, the ritualists announce a single action that they believe the target took that requires punishment. This is the ''reason for the brand'' and must be clear to the target if the roleplaying effect below is to work.		During the ritual, the ritualists announce a single action that they believe the target took that requires punishment. This is the ''reason for the brand'' and must be clear to the target if the roleplaying effect below is to work.