From the Mouths of Babes - Revision history

https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes From the Mouths of Babes - Revision history 2026-04-13T15:11:31Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.39.6 https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=134296&oldid=prev Twiggy at 15:35, 13 February 2026 2026-02-13T15:35:35Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 15:35, 13 February 2026</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l32">Line 32:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 32:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Another important element of the ritual is the apprentice (most often a child) who may be called upon to speak the message to be delivered to Meraud. Not every ritual uses such a child, but the inclusion means that the ritual is significantly easier and cheaper to cast. The apprentice must be a [[Rituals#Contributors|contributor]] to the ritual - and indeed some magicians may prefer to ensure all the contributors are apprentices as that is likely even more appealing to Meraud.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Another important element of the ritual is the apprentice (most often a child) who may be called upon to speak the message to be delivered to Meraud. Not every ritual uses such a child, but the inclusion means that the ritual is significantly easier and cheaper to cast. The apprentice must be a [[Rituals#Contributors|contributor]] to the ritual - and indeed some magicians may prefer to ensure all the contributors are apprentices as that is likely even more appealing to Meraud.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ritualists include other elements appropriate both to the eternal and the <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Realm </del>of Summer. Marking the parchment with a symbol associated with Meraud such as the lion-and-rod, or a falling star, or with one of the [[Wintermark]] [[runes]] [[Verys]] or [[Tykonus]] for example. The ritual itself is intended to be performed in a flashy, dramatic fashion - trumpets or drums are appropriate, as is firebreathing, or invocations of Meraud's many titles in a respectful or bombastic fashion. </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ritualists include other elements appropriate both to the eternal and the <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">realm </ins>of Summer. Marking the parchment with a symbol associated with Meraud such as the lion-and-rod, or a falling star, or with one of the [[Wintermark]] [[runes]] [[Verys]] or [[Tykonus]] for example. The ritual itself is intended to be performed in a flashy, dramatic fashion - trumpets or drums are appropriate, as is firebreathing, or invocations of Meraud's many titles in a respectful or bombastic fashion. </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>If the ritual is performed by an apprentice, the young person who will work the ritual is often painted with runes (potentially including [[Queros]]), or with a depiction of the [[astronomancy|astronomantic]] constellation of [[the Chain]]. It is also not uncommon for everyone performing the ritual to paint their faces as, or wear masks depicting, lions or tigers.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>If the ritual is performed by an apprentice, the young person who will work the ritual is often painted with runes (potentially including [[Queros]]), or with a depiction of the [[astronomancy|astronomantic]] constellation of [[the Chain]]. It is also not uncommon for everyone performing the ritual to paint their faces as, or wear masks depicting, lions or tigers.</div></td></tr> </table>

Twiggy https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=125876&oldid=prev Twiggy at 00:05, 2 August 2025 2025-08-02T00:05:38Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 00:05, 2 August 2025</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l14">Line 14:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 14:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The magnitude of the ritual is reduced by 6 if the ritual is performed using the [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] rules. In this case, the message must be recited by the apprentice.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The magnitude of the ritual is reduced by 6 if the ritual is performed using the [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] rules. In this case, the message must be recited by the apprentice.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Assurance===</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Assurance===</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As with many such [[<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Ritual_theory</del>#Rituals_that_deal_with_Eternals|rituals that deal with eternals]], there is an element built into the formula that means Meraud may withdraw from the agreement supporting it. While many of these stipulations are not common knowledge, anyone who has studied the text confirms that there is a simple "get out clause" in the ritual, which is: "''If the Imperial Conclave ever declares [[Alignment#Enmity|enmity]] against Meraud, this ritual will cease to function.''" Should the Conclave pass a [[declaration]] of enmity against Meraud this ritual will immediately stop working. Removing the enmity will ''not'' cause the ritual to begin working again - a new ritual would need to be created with the approval of Meraud before communication could be re-established.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As with many such [[<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Eternals_and_rituals</ins>#Rituals_that_deal_with_Eternals|rituals that deal with eternals]], there is an element built into the formula that means Meraud may withdraw from the agreement supporting it. While many of these stipulations are not common knowledge, anyone who has studied the text confirms that there is a simple "get out clause" in the ritual, which is: "''If the Imperial Conclave ever declares [[Alignment#Enmity|enmity]] against Meraud, this ritual will cease to function.''" Should the Conclave pass a [[declaration]] of enmity against Meraud this ritual will immediately stop working. Removing the enmity will ''not'' cause the ritual to begin working again - a new ritual would need to be created with the approval of Meraud before communication could be re-established.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Description==</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Description==</div></td></tr> </table>

Twiggy https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=125673&oldid=prev Twiggy at 21:58, 30 July 2025 2025-07-30T21:58:05Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 21:58, 30 July 2025</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l19">Line 19:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 19:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Summer eternal Meraud is also known as the ''Summer Enchanter''. This ritual was apparently designed by (or at the behest of) the ''Golden Magician''. Meraud is a sometime rival of the Night eternal [[Sadogua]], and it is likely this ritual was inspired by the well-known [[Missive for Sadogua]]. The inclusion of an [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] as a component of the ritual reflects Meraud's interest in the Imperial Academy, and in the relationship between magicians and their apprentices in general. Indeed, Meraud is known to occasionally take on mortal children as apprentices for a season or two, showing them some of the wonders of his domain, and generally leaving them with a somewhat haphazard appreciation of the arts of weaving mighty magic.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Summer eternal Meraud is also known as the ''Summer Enchanter''. This ritual was apparently designed by (or at the behest of) the ''Golden Magician''. Meraud is a sometime rival of the Night eternal [[Sadogua]], and it is likely this ritual was inspired by the well-known [[Missive for Sadogua]]. The inclusion of an [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] as a component of the ritual reflects Meraud's interest in the Imperial Academy, and in the relationship between magicians and their apprentices in general. Indeed, Meraud is known to occasionally take on mortal children as apprentices for a season or two, showing them some of the wonders of his domain, and generally leaving them with a somewhat haphazard appreciation of the arts of weaving mighty magic.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual itself was entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List|Imperial Lore]] during the Summer Solstice 380YE summit, by the magician '''Andreaus'''. The original text itself is believed to have originated with the eternal, and its entry into Imperial Lore was allegedly part of some agreement with the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order]]. There was some confusion regarding payment, and the location of the ritual text, and its addition to lore was not <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">finalized </del>until over a year later, shortly after the Winter Solstice 381YE. The [[Dawn|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanters|enchantress]] Robyn Vandale of [[Dawn groups#House_Vandale|House Vandale]] provided the funds needed to complete the process; during this time she suggested that the ritual should be renamed "''Vandale's Apprentice''" or possibly even "'''Vandale's Missive''" in recognition of the source of the money. While the name has caught on in some parts of Dawn, many magicians prefer to refer to it by its original name.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual itself was entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List|Imperial Lore]] during the Summer Solstice 380YE summit, by the magician '''Andreaus'''. The original text itself is believed to have originated with the eternal, and its entry into Imperial Lore was allegedly part of some agreement with the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order]]. There was some confusion regarding payment, and the location of the ritual text, and its addition to lore was not <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">finalised </ins>until over a year later, shortly after the Winter Solstice 381YE. The [[Dawn|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanters|enchantress]] Robyn Vandale of [[Dawn groups#House_Vandale|House Vandale]] provided the funds needed to complete the process; during this time she suggested that the ritual should be renamed "''Vandale's Apprentice''" or possibly even "'''Vandale's Missive''" in recognition of the source of the money. While the name has caught on in some parts of Dawn, many magicians prefer to refer to it by its original name.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual is very simple; all it does is transfer a spoken message to the ear of the eternal Meraud. There is no requirement that the Golden Archmage acknowledge or answer the message, only that he listens to it. If he does choose to respond, any answer is likely to come in the form of visits from heralds. That said, the message can be used to petition Meraud for favours, or to try and arrange an audience, with mixed success so far.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual is very simple; all it does is transfer a spoken message to the ear of the eternal Meraud. There is no requirement that the Golden Archmage acknowledge or answer the message, only that he listens to it. If he does choose to respond, any answer is likely to come in the form of visits from heralds. That said, the message can be used to petition Meraud for favours, or to try and arrange an audience, with mixed success so far.</div></td></tr> </table>

Twiggy https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=125514&oldid=prev Kirkbride at 19:35, 26 July 2025 2025-07-26T19:35:39Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 19:35, 26 July 2025</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><div class="box"><div class="box-inner">'''<big>This ritual cannot currently be cast.</big>'''<br></div></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Rules==</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Rules==</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Season|Summer|8}}</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Season|Summer|8}}</div></td></tr> </table>

Kirkbride https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=124004&oldid=prev Twiggy at 20:38, 13 July 2025 2025-07-13T20:38:08Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 20:38, 13 July 2025</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l2">Line 2:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 2:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Season|Summer|8}}</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Season|Summer|8}}</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Performing the Ritual===</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Performing the Ritual===</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Casting time|2}} While performing this ritual the ritualist must write a message on a piece of paper. The message can be up to fifty words long, and must be recited verbally during the performance of the ritual. At the completion of the ritual, the written message is given to the referee.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Casting time|2}} While performing this ritual<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">, </ins>the ritualist must write a message on a piece of paper. The message can be up to fifty words long, and must be recited verbally during the performance of the ritual. At the completion of the ritual, the written message is given to the referee.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Effects===</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Effects===</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l24">Line 24:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 24:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>One key element of the ritual that makes it stand out is the advantage of using one or more [[Apprentice Ability|apprentices]] during its performance. If one or more of the contributors are being coached by more experienced magicians, the ritual becomes significantly easier and cheaper to cast. This is believed to be an element specifically included by Meraud to encourage the spread of magic through the citizens of the Empire - or to demonstrate his approval for and tacit patronage of the [[The_Academy|Imperial Academy]].</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>One key element of the ritual that makes it stand out is the advantage of using one or more [[Apprentice Ability|apprentices]] during its performance. If one or more of the contributors are being coached by more experienced magicians, the ritual becomes significantly easier and cheaper to cast. This is believed to be an element specifically included by Meraud to encourage the spread of magic through the citizens of the Empire - or to demonstrate his approval for and tacit patronage of the [[The_Academy|Imperial Academy]].</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As with [[Missive for Sadogua]], some number of priests are a little suspicious of this ritual, claiming that it is tantamount to praying, or to making Imperial citizens minions of<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">, </del>a non-human power. There are grumbles about [[Religious_crime#Idolatry|idolatry]], and some devout magicians actively discourage the use of rituals such as this.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As with [[Missive for Sadogua]], some number of priests are a little suspicious of this ritual, claiming that it is tantamount to praying, or to making Imperial citizens minions of a non-human power. There are grumbles about [[Religious_crime#Idolatry|idolatry]], and some devout magicians actively discourage the use of rituals such as this.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Common Elements==</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Common Elements==</div></td></tr> </table>

Twiggy https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=117139&oldid=prev Apoth: /* Description */ 2025-03-13T11:25:03Z

<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Description</span></span></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 11:25, 13 March 2025</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l18">Line 18:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 18:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Summer eternal Meraud is also known as the ''Summer Enchanter''. This ritual was apparently designed by (or at the behest of) the ''Golden Magician''. Meraud is a sometime rival of the Night eternal [[Sadogua]], and it is likely this ritual was inspired by the well-known [[Missive for Sadogua]]. The inclusion of an [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] as a component of the ritual reflects Meraud's interest in the Imperial Academy, and in the relationship between magicians and their apprentices in general. Indeed, Meraud is known to occasionally take on mortal children as apprentices for a season or two, showing them some of the wonders of his domain, and generally leaving them with a somewhat haphazard appreciation of the arts of weaving mighty magic.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Summer eternal Meraud is also known as the ''Summer Enchanter''. This ritual was apparently designed by (or at the behest of) the ''Golden Magician''. Meraud is a sometime rival of the Night eternal [[Sadogua]], and it is likely this ritual was inspired by the well-known [[Missive for Sadogua]]. The inclusion of an [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] as a component of the ritual reflects Meraud's interest in the Imperial Academy, and in the relationship between magicians and their apprentices in general. Indeed, Meraud is known to occasionally take on mortal children as apprentices for a season or two, showing them some of the wonders of his domain, and generally leaving them with a somewhat haphazard appreciation of the arts of weaving mighty magic.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual itself was entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List|Imperial Lore]] during the Summer Solstice 380YE summit, by the magician Andreaus. The original text itself is believed to have originated with the eternal, and its entry into Imperial Lore was allegedly part of some agreement with the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order]]. There was some confusion regarding payment, and the location of the ritual text, and its addition to lore was not finalized until over a year later, shortly after the Winter Solstice 381YE. The [[Dawn|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanters|enchantress]] Robyn Vandale of [[Dawn groups#House_Vandale|House Vandale]] provided the funds needed to complete the process; during this time she suggested that the ritual should be renamed "''Vandale's Apprentice''" or possibly even "'''Vandale's Missive''" in recognition of the source of the money. While the name has caught on in some parts of Dawn, many magicians prefer to refer to it by its original name.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual itself was entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List|Imperial Lore]] during the Summer Solstice 380YE summit, by the magician <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">'''</ins>Andreaus<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">'''</ins>. The original text itself is believed to have originated with the eternal, and its entry into Imperial Lore was allegedly part of some agreement with the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order]]. There was some confusion regarding payment, and the location of the ritual text, and its addition to lore was not finalized until over a year later, shortly after the Winter Solstice 381YE. The [[Dawn|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanters|enchantress]] Robyn Vandale of [[Dawn groups#House_Vandale|House Vandale]] provided the funds needed to complete the process; during this time she suggested that the ritual should be renamed "''Vandale's Apprentice''" or possibly even "'''Vandale's Missive''" in recognition of the source of the money. While the name has caught on in some parts of Dawn, many magicians prefer to refer to it by its original name.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual is very simple; all it does is transfer a spoken message to the ear of the eternal Meraud. There is no requirement that the Golden Archmage acknowledge or answer the message, only that he listens to it. If he does choose to respond, any answer is likely to come in the form of visits from heralds. That said, the message can be used to petition Meraud for favours, or to try and arrange an audience, with mixed success so far.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual is very simple; all it does is transfer a spoken message to the ear of the eternal Meraud. There is no requirement that the Golden Archmage acknowledge or answer the message, only that he listens to it. If he does choose to respond, any answer is likely to come in the form of visits from heralds. That said, the message can be used to petition Meraud for favours, or to try and arrange an audience, with mixed success so far.</div></td></tr> </table>

Apoth https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=116966&oldid=prev Hailmur at 23:03, 4 March 2025 2025-03-04T23:03:45Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 23:03, 4 March 2025</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l12">Line 12:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 12:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Option===</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Option===</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The magnitude of the ritual is reduced by 6 if the ritual is performed using the [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] rules. In this case, the message must be recited by the apprentice.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The magnitude of the ritual is reduced by 6 if the ritual is performed using the [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] rules. In this case, the message must be recited by the apprentice.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Assurance==</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">=</ins>==Assurance<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">=</ins>==</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As with many such [[Ritual_theory#Rituals_that_deal_with_Eternals|rituals that deal with eternals]], there is an element built into the formula that means Meraud may withdraw from the agreement supporting it. While many of these stipulations are not common knowledge, anyone who has studied the text confirms that there is a simple "get out clause" in the ritual, which is: "''If the Imperial Conclave ever declares [[Alignment#Enmity|enmity]] against Meraud, this ritual will cease to function.''" Should the Conclave pass a [[declaration]] of enmity against Meraud this ritual will immediately stop working. Removing the enmity will ''not'' cause the ritual to begin working again - a new ritual would need to be created with the approval of Meraud before communication could be re-established.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As with many such [[Ritual_theory#Rituals_that_deal_with_Eternals|rituals that deal with eternals]], there is an element built into the formula that means Meraud may withdraw from the agreement supporting it. While many of these stipulations are not common knowledge, anyone who has studied the text confirms that there is a simple "get out clause" in the ritual, which is: "''If the Imperial Conclave ever declares [[Alignment#Enmity|enmity]] against Meraud, this ritual will cease to function.''" Should the Conclave pass a [[declaration]] of enmity against Meraud this ritual will immediately stop working. Removing the enmity will ''not'' cause the ritual to begin working again - a new ritual would need to be created with the approval of Meraud before communication could be re-established.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> </table>

Hailmur https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=100428&oldid=prev Rafferty at 11:51, 6 May 2023 2023-05-06T11:51:49Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 11:51, 6 May 2023</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l12">Line 12:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 12:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Option===</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Option===</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The magnitude of the ritual is reduced by 6 if the ritual is performed using the [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] rules. In this case, the message must be recited by the apprentice.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The magnitude of the ritual is reduced by 6 if the ritual is performed using the [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] rules. In this case, the message must be recited by the apprentice.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">==Assurance==</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">As with many such [[Ritual_theory#Rituals_that_deal_with_Eternals|rituals that deal with eternals]], there is an element built into the formula that means Meraud may withdraw from the agreement supporting it. While many of these stipulations are not common knowledge, anyone who has studied the text confirms that there is a simple "get out clause" in the ritual, which is: "''If the Imperial Conclave ever declares [[Alignment#Enmity|enmity]] against Meraud, this ritual will cease to function.''" Should the Conclave pass a [[declaration]] of enmity against Meraud this ritual will immediately stop working. Removing the enmity will ''not'' cause the ritual to begin working again - a new ritual would need to be created with the approval of Meraud before communication could be re-established.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Description==</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Description==</div></td></tr> </table>

Rafferty https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=100427&oldid=prev Rafferty: /* "Get Out" Clause */ 2023-05-06T11:49:56Z

<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">"Get Out" Clause</span></span></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 11:49, 6 May 2023</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l23">Line 23:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 23:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As with [[Missive for Sadogua]], some number of priests are a little suspicious of this ritual, claiming that it is tantamount to praying, or to making Imperial citizens minions of, a non-human power. There are grumbles about [[Religious_crime#Idolatry|idolatry]], and some devout magicians actively discourage the use of rituals such as this.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As with [[Missive for Sadogua]], some number of priests are a little suspicious of this ritual, claiming that it is tantamount to praying, or to making Imperial citizens minions of, a non-human power. There are grumbles about [[Religious_crime#Idolatry|idolatry]], and some devout magicians actively discourage the use of rituals such as this.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">===="''Get Out''" Clause====</del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">As with many such [[Ritual_theory#Rituals_that_deal_with_Eternals|rituals that deal with eternals]], there is an element built into the formula that means Meraud may withdraw from the agreement supporting it. While many of these stipulations are not common knowledge, anyone who has studied the text confirms that there is a simple "get out clause" in the ritual, which is: "''If the Imperial Conclave ever declares [[Amity_and_enmity#Declaration_of_Enmity|enmity]] against Meraud, this ritual will cease to function.''" </del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Should the Conclave pass a [[declaration]] of enmity against Meraud this ritual will immediately stop working. Removing the enmity will ''not'' cause the ritual to begin working again - a new ritual would need to be created with the approval of Meraud before communication could be re-established.</del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Common Elements==</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Common Elements==</div></td></tr> </table>

Rafferty https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/index.php?title=From_the_Mouths_of_Babes&diff=89611&oldid=prev Rafferty at 09:19, 10 May 2022 2022-05-10T09:19:20Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 09:19, 10 May 2022</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l16">Line 16:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 16:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Summer eternal Meraud is also known as the ''Summer Enchanter''. This ritual was apparently designed by (or at the behest of) the ''Golden Magician''. Meraud is a sometime rival of the Night eternal [[Sadogua]], and it is likely this ritual was inspired by the well-known [[Missive for Sadogua]]. The inclusion of an [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] as a component of the ritual reflects Meraud's interest in the Imperial Academy, and in the relationship between magicians and their apprentices in general. Indeed, Meraud is known to occasionally take on mortal children as apprentices for a season or two, showing them some of the wonders of his domain, and generally leaving them with a somewhat haphazard appreciation of the arts of weaving mighty magic.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Summer eternal Meraud is also known as the ''Summer Enchanter''. This ritual was apparently designed by (or at the behest of) the ''Golden Magician''. Meraud is a sometime rival of the Night eternal [[Sadogua]], and it is likely this ritual was inspired by the well-known [[Missive for Sadogua]]. The inclusion of an [[Apprentice_Ability|apprentice]] as a component of the ritual reflects Meraud's interest in the Imperial Academy, and in the relationship between magicians and their apprentices in general. Indeed, Meraud is known to occasionally take on mortal children as apprentices for a season or two, showing them some of the wonders of his domain, and generally leaving them with a somewhat haphazard appreciation of the arts of weaving mighty magic.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual itself was entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List|Imperial Lore]] during the Summer Solstice 380YE summit, by the magician Andreaus. The original text itself is believed to have originated with the eternal, and its entry into Imperial Lore was allegedly part of some agreement with the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order]]. There was some confusion regarding payment, and the location of the ritual text, and its addition to lore was not finalized until over a year later, shortly after the Winter Solstice 381YE. The [[Dawn|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanters|enchantress]] Robyn Vandale of [[<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Prominent_noble_houses</del>#House_Vandale|House Vandale]] provided the funds needed to complete the process; during this time she suggested that the ritual should be renamed "''Vandale's Apprentice''" or possibly even "'''Vandale's Missive''" in recognition of the source of the money. While the name has caught on in some parts of Dawn, many magicians prefer to refer to it by its original name.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual itself was entered into [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List|Imperial Lore]] during the Summer Solstice 380YE summit, by the magician Andreaus. The original text itself is believed to have originated with the eternal, and its entry into Imperial Lore was allegedly part of some agreement with the [[Rod and Shield]] [[Conclave order]]. There was some confusion regarding payment, and the location of the ritual text, and its addition to lore was not finalized until over a year later, shortly after the Winter Solstice 381YE. The [[Dawn|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanters|enchantress]] Robyn Vandale of [[<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Dawn groups</ins>#House_Vandale|House Vandale]] provided the funds needed to complete the process; during this time she suggested that the ritual should be renamed "''Vandale's Apprentice''" or possibly even "'''Vandale's Missive''" in recognition of the source of the money. While the name has caught on in some parts of Dawn, many magicians prefer to refer to it by its original name.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual is very simple; all it does is transfer a spoken message to the ear of the eternal Meraud. There is no requirement that the Golden Archmage acknowledge or answer the message, only that he listens to it. If he does choose to respond, any answer is likely to come in the form of visits from heralds. That said, the message can be used to petition Meraud for favours, or to try and arrange an audience, with mixed success so far.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The ritual is very simple; all it does is transfer a spoken message to the ear of the eternal Meraud. There is no requirement that the Golden Archmage acknowledge or answer the message, only that he listens to it. If he does choose to respond, any answer is likely to come in the form of visits from heralds. That said, the message can be used to petition Meraud for favours, or to try and arrange an audience, with mixed success so far.</div></td></tr> </table>

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