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	==Description==		==Description==
	This simple ritual is old - it may even be one of the first magical rituals ever created. As with several similar rituals, academics theorise that the [[detect magic]] spell is an adaptation or refinement of this ancient ritual. It is known by many different names all over the world - and indeed across the Empire. When the groundwork for Imperial lore was laid, each nation had several versions of this ritual. An early decision of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] concerned how the ritual would be referred to going forward - it came down to a surprisingly intense battle between the [[Dawn]] ''Reading the Weave'', the [[Urizen]] ''Light of Truth'', the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''Hakima's Glass'' and a significant faction who argued the ritual should not be placed in Imperial lore under ''any'' name because it was essentially useless.		This simple ritual is old - it may even be one of the first magical rituals ever created. As with several similar rituals, academics theorise that the [[detect magic]] spell is an adaptation or refinement of this ancient ritual. It is known by many different names all over the world - and indeed across the Empire. When the groundwork for Imperial lore was laid, each nation had several versions of this ritual. An early decision of the [[Conclave]] concerned how the ritual would be referred to going forward - it came down to a surprisingly intense battle between the [[Dawn]] ''Reading the Weave'', the [[Urizen]] ''Light of Truth'', the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''Hakima's Glass'' and a significant faction who argued the ritual should not be placed in Imperial lore under ''any'' name because it was essentially useless.

	In the end, the ritual was retained by a narrow margin. While every magician can cast detect magic, it still has some minor uses - detect magic is not powerful enough to overcome even the most basic of shrouds, whereas this ritual allows a suitably expert [[coven]] to expend additional resources to empower their divination to penetrate (in theory) any magical concealment or obfuscation. In practice though, its value is limited - many covens would rather risk a more specific divination than perform Hakima's Glass and then have to follow it with a second divination, likewise empowered to defeat a shroud.		In the end, the ritual was retained by a narrow margin. While every magician can cast detect magic, it still has some minor uses - detect magic is not powerful enough to overcome even the most basic of shrouds, whereas this ritual allows a suitably expert [[coven]] to expend additional resources to empower their divination to penetrate (in theory) any magical concealment or obfuscation. In practice though, its value is limited - many covens would rather risk a more specific divination than perform Hakima's Glass and then have to follow it with a second divination, likewise empowered to defeat a shroud.

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	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
			[[Category:Divination]]

Twiggy at 18:26, 31 July 2025

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion the ritual reveals information about magic present on the target, equivalent to that which would be uncovered with the [[detect magic]] spell.		At the completion, the ritual reveals information about magic present on the target, equivalent to that which would be uncovered with the [[detect magic]] spell.

	===Additional Magnitude===		===Additional Magnitude===
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	The traditional method of casting this ritual is to employ a small flame, usually from a candle, a polished piece of glass or clear crystal to reflect the target, and a handful of ash or sand which is scattered on or near the target and the results examined in the reflective surface. The flicker of the light, the dance of shadow, and the disposition of the sand or ash are all interpreted by the ritual's magic and information derived about the nature of the magic affecting the target.		The traditional method of casting this ritual is to employ a small flame, usually from a candle, a polished piece of glass or clear crystal to reflect the target, and a handful of ash or sand which is scattered on or near the target and the results examined in the reflective surface. The flicker of the light, the dance of shadow, and the disposition of the sand or ash are all interpreted by the ritual's magic and information derived about the nature of the magic affecting the target.

	Other methods ~~involved~~ active divination, often with runestones or cards, or the use of lenses and mirrors (with their resonances for truth and discernment) to closely examine the target, scrying for the signs of magical influence.		Other methods involve active divination, often with runestones or cards, or the use of lenses and mirrors (with their resonances for truth and discernment) to closely examine the target, scrying for the signs of magical influence.

	The runes [[Sular]] and [[Ophis]] may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual. Other covens prefer to evoke [[Diras]] or [[Wyr]] - avoiding the ~~start~~ clarity of the Day runes altogether and instead focusing on their own internal perception and understanding of the magic they seek to discern.		The runes [[Sular]] and [[Ophis]] may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual. Other covens prefer to evoke [[Diras]] or [[Wyr]] - avoiding the stark clarity of the Day runes altogether and instead focusing on their own internal perception and understanding of the magic they seek to discern.

	Likewise, [[aspect magic\|symbolic aspects]] of [[Wisdom]], [[Vigilance]], and (in the case of examining a [[magic items\|magic item]]), [[Prosperity]] may be evoked, as might creatures such as owls or [[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Sphinxes]]. The eternal [[Roshanwe]] or [[Sadogua]] are commonly evoked, but when examining a magic item [[Prospero]] is also appropriate.		Likewise, [[aspect magic\|symbolic aspects]] of [[Wisdom]], [[Vigilance]], and (in the case of examining a [[magic items\|magic item]]), [[Prosperity]] may be evoked, as might creatures such as owls or [[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Sphinxes]]. The eternal [[Roshanwe]] or [[Sadogua]] are commonly evoked, but when examining a magic item [[Prospero]] is also appropriate.
	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	The traditional method of casting this ritual is to employ a small flame, usually from a candle, a polished piece of glass or clear crystal to reflect the target, and a handful of ash or sand which is scattered on or near the target and the results examined in the reflective surface. The flicker of the light, the dance of shadow, and the disposition of the sand or ash are all interpreted by the ritual's magic and information derived about the nature of the magic ~~effecting~~ the target.		The traditional method of casting this ritual is to employ a small flame, usually from a candle, a polished piece of glass or clear crystal to reflect the target, and a handful of ash or sand which is scattered on or near the target and the results examined in the reflective surface. The flicker of the light, the dance of shadow, and the disposition of the sand or ash are all interpreted by the ritual's magic and information derived about the nature of the magic affecting the target.

	Other methods involved active divination, often with runestones or cards, or the use of lenses and mirrors (with their resonances for truth and discernment) to closely examine the target, scrying for the signs of magical influence.		Other methods involved active divination, often with runestones or cards, or the use of lenses and mirrors (with their resonances for truth and discernment) to closely examine the target, scrying for the signs of magical influence.

Dre at 14:24, 16 February 2024

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	The runes [[Sular]] and [[Ophis]] may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual. Other covens prefer to evoke [[Diras]] or [[Wyr]] - avoiding the start clarity of the Day runes altogether and instead focusing on their own internal perception and understanding of the magic they seek to discern.		The runes [[Sular]] and [[Ophis]] may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual. Other covens prefer to evoke [[Diras]] or [[Wyr]] - avoiding the start clarity of the Day runes altogether and instead focusing on their own internal perception and understanding of the magic they seek to discern.

	Likewise, [[~~totem~~ magic\|~~totems~~]] of [[Wisdom]], [[Vigilance]], and (in the case of examining a [[magic items\|magic item]]), [[Prosperity]] may be evoked, as might creatures such as owls or [[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Sphinxes]]. The eternal [[Roshanwe]] or [[Sadogua]] are commonly evoked, but when examining a magic item [[Prospero]] is also appropriate.		Likewise, [[aspect magic\|symbolic aspects]] of [[Wisdom]], [[Vigilance]], and (in the case of examining a [[magic items\|magic item]]), [[Prosperity]] may be evoked, as might creatures such as owls or [[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Sphinxes]]. The eternal [[Roshanwe]] or [[Sadogua]] are commonly evoked, but when examining a magic item [[Prospero]] is also appropriate.
	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

Hailmur at 22:40, 8 June 2021

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	The traditional method of casting this ritual is to employ a small flame, usually from a candle, a polished piece of glass or clear crystal to reflect the target, and a handful of ash or sand which is ~~sattered~~ on or near the target and the results examined in the reflective surface. The flicker of the light, the dance of shadow, and the disposition of the sand or ash are all interpreted by the ritual's magic and information derived about the nature of the magic effecting the target.		The traditional method of casting this ritual is to employ a small flame, usually from a candle, a polished piece of glass or clear crystal to reflect the target, and a handful of ash or sand which is scattered on or near the target and the results examined in the reflective surface. The flicker of the light, the dance of shadow, and the disposition of the sand or ash are all interpreted by the ritual's magic and information derived about the nature of the magic effecting the target.

	Other methods involved active divination, often with runestones or cards, or the use of lenses and mirrors (with their resonances for truth and discernment) to closely examine the target, ~~scyring~~ for the signs of magical influence.		Other methods involved active divination, often with runestones or cards, or the use of lenses and mirrors (with their resonances for truth and discernment) to closely examine the target, scrying for the signs of magical influence.

	The runes [[Sular]] and [[Ophis]] may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual. Other covens prefer to evoke [[Diras]] or [[Wyr]] - avoiding the start clarity of the Day runes altogether and instead focusing on their own internal perception and understanding of the magic they seek to discern.		The runes [[Sular]] and [[Ophis]] may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual. Other covens prefer to evoke [[Diras]] or [[Wyr]] - avoiding the start clarity of the Day runes altogether and instead focusing on their own internal perception and understanding of the magic they seek to discern.

Dre at 00:29, 24 March 2018

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This simple ritual is old - it may even be one of the first magical rituals ever created. As with several similar rituals, academics theorise that the [[detect magic]] spell is an adaptation or refinement of this ancient ritual. It is known by many different names all over the world - and indeed across the Empire. When the groundwork for Imperial ~~Lore~~ was laid, each nation had several versions of this ritual. An early decision of the [[Imperial Conclave]] concerned how the ritual would be referred to going forward - it came down to a surprisingly intense battle between the [[Dawn]] ''Reading the Weave'', the [[Urizen]] ''Light of Truth'', the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''Hakima's Glass'' and a significant faction who argued the ritual should not be placed in Imperial ~~Lore~~ under ''any'' name because it was essentially useless.		This simple ritual is old - it may even be one of the first magical rituals ever created. As with several similar rituals, academics theorise that the [[detect magic]] spell is an adaptation or refinement of this ancient ritual. It is known by many different names all over the world - and indeed across the Empire. When the groundwork for Imperial lore was laid, each nation had several versions of this ritual. An early decision of the [[Imperial Conclave]] concerned how the ritual would be referred to going forward - it came down to a surprisingly intense battle between the [[Dawn]] ''Reading the Weave'', the [[Urizen]] ''Light of Truth'', the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''Hakima's Glass'' and a significant faction who argued the ritual should not be placed in Imperial lore under ''any'' name because it was essentially useless.

	In the end, the ritual was retained by a narrow margin. While every magician can cast detect magic, it still has some minor uses - detect magic is not powerful enough to overcome even the most basic of shrouds, whereas this ritual allows a suitably expert [[coven]] to expend additional resources to empower their divination to penetrate (in theory) any magical concealment or obfuscation. In practice though, its value is limited - many covens would rather risk a more specific divination than perform Hakima's Glass and then have to follow it with a second divination, likewise empowered to defeat a shroud.		In the end, the ritual was retained by a narrow margin. While every magician can cast detect magic, it still has some minor uses - detect magic is not powerful enough to overcome even the most basic of shrouds, whereas this ritual allows a suitably expert [[coven]] to expend additional resources to empower their divination to penetrate (in theory) any magical concealment or obfuscation. In practice though, its value is limited - many covens would rather risk a more specific divination than perform Hakima's Glass and then have to follow it with a second divination, likewise empowered to defeat a shroud.

	While the ritual is known in Imperial ~~Lore~~ it is generally rarely mastered. Today, it is primarily the provenance of divination specialists - in a pinch, it is a relatively easy matter for even magicians who have not mastered the ritual to perform it should they need to - although they will struggle to do so at an appreciable magnitude.		While the ritual is known in Imperial lore it is generally rarely mastered. Today, it is primarily the provenance of divination specialists - in a pinch, it is a relatively easy matter for even magicians who have not mastered the ritual to perform it should they need to - although they will struggle to do so at an appreciable magnitude.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==

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Description

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	This simple ritual is old - it may even be one of the first magical rituals ever created. As with several similar rituals, academics theorise that the [[detect magic]] spell is an adaptation or refinement of this ancient ritual. It is known by many different names all over the world - and indeed across the Empire. When the groundwork for Imperial Lore was laid, each nation had several versions of this ritual. An early decision of the [[Imperial Conclave]] concerned how the ritual would be referred to going forward - it came down to a surprisingly intense battle between the [[Dawn]] ''Reading the Weave'', the [[Urizen]] ''Light of Truth'', the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''Hakima's Glass'' and a significant faction who argued the ritual should not be placed in Imperial Lore under ''any'' name because it was essentially useless.		This simple ritual is old - it may even be one of the first magical rituals ever created. As with several similar rituals, academics theorise that the [[detect magic]] spell is an adaptation or refinement of this ancient ritual. It is known by many different names all over the world - and indeed across the Empire. When the groundwork for Imperial Lore was laid, each nation had several versions of this ritual. An early decision of the [[Imperial Conclave]] concerned how the ritual would be referred to going forward - it came down to a surprisingly intense battle between the [[Dawn]] ''Reading the Weave'', the [[Urizen]] ''Light of Truth'', the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''Hakima's Glass'' and a significant faction who argued the ritual should not be placed in Imperial Lore under ''any'' name because it was essentially useless.

	In the end, the ritual was retained by a narrow margin. While every magician can cast detect magic, it still has some minor uses - detect magic is not powerful enough to overcome even the most basic of shrouds, ~~wheras~~ this ritual allows a suitably expert [[coven]] to expend additional resources to empower their divination to penetrate (in theory) any magical concealment or obfuscation. In practice though, its value is limited - many covens would rather risk a more specific divination than perform ~~Reading the Weave~~ and then have to follow it with a second divination, likewise empowered to defeat a shroud.		In the end, the ritual was retained by a narrow margin. While every magician can cast detect magic, it still has some minor uses - detect magic is not powerful enough to overcome even the most basic of shrouds, whereas this ritual allows a suitably expert [[coven]] to expend additional resources to empower their divination to penetrate (in theory) any magical concealment or obfuscation. In practice though, its value is limited - many covens would rather risk a more specific divination than perform Hakima's Glass and then have to follow it with a second divination, likewise empowered to defeat a shroud.

	While the ritual is known in Imperial Lore it is generally rarely mastered. Today, it is primarily the provenance of divination specialists - in a pinch, it is a relatively easy matter for even magicians who have not mastered the ritual to perform it should they need to - although they will struggle to do so at an appreciable magnitude.		While the ritual is known in Imperial Lore it is generally rarely mastered. Today, it is primarily the provenance of divination specialists - in a pinch, it is a relatively easy matter for even magicians who have not mastered the ritual to perform it should they need to - although they will struggle to do so at an appreciable magnitude.

Rafferty: /* Common Elements */

2017-06-05T10:24:24Z

Common Elements

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	~~This~~ ritual ~~often involves~~ active divination, often with runestones or cards~~. Lenses~~ and mirrors ~~are often used~~ to closely examine the target, scyring for the signs of magical influence. ~~The area where the ritual is performed is usually well-lit, either by sunlight or by multiple lamps, lanterns, light-stones or fires.~~ The runes [[Sular]] and [[Ophis]] may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual.		The traditional method of casting this ritual is to employ a small flame, usually from a candle, a polished piece of glass or clear crystal to reflect the target, and a handful of ash or sand which is sattered on or near the target and the results examined in the reflective surface. The flicker of the light, the dance of shadow, and the disposition of the sand or ash are all interpreted by the ritual's magic and information derived about the nature of the magic effecting the target.

			Other methods involved active divination, often with runestones or cards, or the use of lenses and mirrors (with their resonances for truth and discernment) to closely examine the target, scyring for the signs of magical influence.

			The runes [[Sular]] and [[Ophis]] may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual. Other covens prefer to evoke [[Diras]] or [[Wyr]] - avoiding the start clarity of the Day runes altogether and instead focusing on their own internal perception and understanding of the magic they seek to discern.

			Likewise, [[totem magic\|totems]] of [[Wisdom]], [[Vigilance]], and (in the case of examining a [[magic items\|magic item]]), [[Prosperity]] may be evoked, as might creatures such as owls or [[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Sphinxes]]. The eternal [[Roshanwe]] or [[Sadogua]] are commonly evoked, but when examining a magic item [[Prospero]] is also appropriate.
	[[Category:Day Ritual]]		[[Category:Day Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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