Hook of the Hoarfrost Guardian - Revision history

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	The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.		The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.
	Codified in the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]], it was formulated at a time where the ''Mistress of Blizzards'' had only recently ceased to be considered an [[Amity and enmity#Declaration of Enmity\|enemy]] of the Empire; her open support for the [[Jotun]] [[orc\|orcs]] has long complicated her relationship with the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. According to ''Meditations'', the ritual was formulated during the peace with the Jotun secured by the Emperor so that he could focus his attention on the [[Druj]] in the east. However it allegedly saw little use before Cathan Canae was again placed under enmity by the Conclave for her alleged role in the death of the Wintermark [[the Throne\|Throne]].		Codified in the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]], it was formulated at a time where the ''Mistress of Blizzards'' had only recently ceased to be considered an [[Amity and enmity#Declaration of Enmity\|enemy]] of the Empire; her open support for the [[Jotun]] [[orc\|orcs]] has long complicated her relationship with the [[Conclave]]. According to ''Meditations'', the ritual was formulated during the peace with the Jotun secured by the Emperor so that he could focus his attention on the [[Druj]] in the east. However it allegedly saw little use before Cathan Canae was again placed under enmity by the Conclave for her alleged role in the death of the Wintermark [[the Throne\|Throne]].
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote by="''Meditations'', Callus Strategos">The Marchers in particular seem to appreciate this ritual, although I understand that there have been some problems with their friars. They dislike the anger the ritual brings with it, apparently. On the few occasions I was able to perform it on one of them I must confess I saw very little difference in their dour exteriors.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote by="''Meditations'', Callus Strategos">The Marchers in particular seem to appreciate this ritual, although I understand that there have been some problems with their friars. They dislike the anger the ritual brings with it, apparently. On the few occasions I was able to perform it on one of them I must confess I saw very little difference in their dour exteriors.</quote></div>
	The western barbarians are certainly aware of this ritual, or at least possess a common [[Cathan_Canae#Boons\|boon]] from Cathan Canae that works very similarly. Callus wrote of encountering a Jotun warband whose warriors appeared to employ a similar enchantment that involved great spears marked with the [[rune\|runes]] [[Tykonus]] and [[Verys]] on their hafts. It led him to express a suspicion that "''sneaky Heftan the Fox – who did much of the work on the foundation of this ritual – might have been a better thief, or a better diplomat, than he was a magical researcher.''"		The western barbarians are certainly aware of this ritual, or at least possess a common [[Cathan_Canae#Boons\|boon]] from Cathan Canae that works very similarly. Callus wrote of encountering a Jotun warband whose warriors appeared to employ a similar enchantment that involved great spears marked with the [[rune\|runes]] [[Tykonus]] and [[Verys]] on their hafts. It led him to express a suspicion that "''sneaky Heftan the Fox – who did much of the work on the foundation of this ritual – might have been a better thief, or a better diplomat, than he was a magical researcher.''"

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	{{Ritual Substitution\|tempest jade\|ingots}}		{{Ritual Substitution\|tempest jade\|ingots}}
	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants who attend the court of [[Cathan Canae]]. As part of the [[~~Ritual_theory~~#~~Agreement~~\|agreement]] with the heralds, the ritual will lose all potency and ceases to function if "''the spear of Heyrrokyn should ever be destroyed.''" This information was hidden in the wording of the ritual text and uncovered quite by chance by a librarian at the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]] after the ritual entered Urizen lore. Unfortunately, there are no notes in the original text as to what the spear of Heyrrokyn is, where it may be found, nor why the ice giants would care about its destruction. While it is certainly possible for the ice giants to empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, it would require a new set of negotiations and there is no guarantee that it will work the same way it did previously.		This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants who attend the court of [[Cathan Canae]]. As part of the [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|agreement]] with the heralds, the ritual will lose all potency and ceases to function if "''the spear of Heyrrokyn should ever be destroyed.''" This information was hidden in the wording of the ritual text and uncovered quite by chance by a librarian at the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]] after the ritual entered Urizen lore. Unfortunately, there are no notes in the original text as to what the spear of Heyrrokyn is, where it may be found, nor why the ice giants would care about its destruction. While it is certainly possible for the ice giants to empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, it would require a new set of negotiations and there is no guarantee that it will work the same way it did previously.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Giant.png\|caption=This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants - heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] who lead her armies and regularly garrison her [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|frozen citadels]].\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Giant.png\|caption=This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants - heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] who lead her armies and regularly garrison her [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|frozen citadels]].\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>

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Common Elements

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	As a personal [[enchantment]], the ritual often includes anointing or girding the recipients in some manner as a symbol for the bestowing of power. Pure, cold water poured or dabbed on the forehead, shoulders, and hands has a particular resonance with the ritual, especially if that water is made by melting ice or snow. Even better is actual ice or snow, although securing such material is ~~dependant~~ on the weather. Marking the weapon of the recipient in the same manner, or tying something indicative of strength or potency to the haft of the pole-arm, is also appropriate. Practitioners of [[blood magic]] have indicated that a little blood [[Blood_magic#The_Source\|taken]] from a [[changeling]] mixed with water is especially appropriate for such anointing.		As a personal [[enchantment]], the ritual often includes anointing or girding the recipients in some manner as a symbol for the bestowing of power. Pure, cold water poured or dabbed on the forehead, shoulders, and hands has a particular resonance with the ritual, especially if that water is made by melting ice or snow. Even better is actual ice or snow, although securing such material is dependent on the weather. Marking the weapon of the recipient in the same manner, or tying something indicative of strength or potency to the haft of the pole-arm, is also appropriate. Practitioners of [[blood magic]] have indicated that a little blood [[Blood_magic#The_Source\|taken]] from a [[changeling]] mixed with water is especially appropriate for such anointing.

	When [[materials#Tempest jade\|tempest jade]] is [[#Options\|employed]] in the performance of the ritual, having the recipients crush the ingots underfoot is considered the ideal way to draw on its power.		When [[materials#Tempest jade\|tempest jade]] is [[#Options\|employed]] in the performance of the ritual, having the recipients crush the ingots underfoot is considered the ideal way to draw on its power.

Rafferty: /* Description */

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Description

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual was one of the very first to become part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen lore\|Urizen lore]], following the Autumn Equinox 383YE. Contributed by Mord Thorntarry of the [[spire]] of Auric Horizon, the ritual was one of those contained in the book ''Meditations''. Written by Callus ~~Tacitus~~, [[Dean of the Lyceum]] during the reign of [[Empress Britta]], the book also contained [[Swords in the Noonday Sun]], [[Good Green Oak]], [[Eyes of the Hills]] and two rituals that had already become part of [[Imperial lore]] - [[Find the Best Path]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]].		This ritual was one of the very first to become part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen lore\|Urizen lore]], following the Autumn Equinox 383YE. Contributed by Mord Thorntarry of the [[spire]] of Auric Horizon, the ritual was one of those contained in the book ''Meditations''. Written by Callus Strategos, [[Dean of the Lyceum]] during the reign of [[Empress Britta]], the book also contained [[Swords in the Noonday Sun]], [[Good Green Oak]], [[Eyes of the Hills]] and two rituals that had already become part of [[Imperial lore]] - [[Find the Best Path]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]].

	The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.		The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.

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	Codified in the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]], it was formulated at a time where the ''Mistress of Blizzards'' had only recently ceased to be considered an [[Amity and enmity#Declaration of Enmity\|enemy]] of the Empire; her open support for the [[Jotun]] [[orc\|orcs]] has long complicated her relationship with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. According to ''Meditations'', the ritual was formulated during the peace with the Jotun secured by the Emperor so that he could focus his attention on the [[Druj]] in the east. However it allegedly saw little use before Cathan Canae was again placed under enmity by the Conclave for her alleged role in the death of the Wintermark [[the Throne\|Throne]].		Codified in the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]], it was formulated at a time where the ''Mistress of Blizzards'' had only recently ceased to be considered an [[Amity and enmity#Declaration of Enmity\|enemy]] of the Empire; her open support for the [[Jotun]] [[orc\|orcs]] has long complicated her relationship with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. According to ''Meditations'', the ritual was formulated during the peace with the Jotun secured by the Emperor so that he could focus his attention on the [[Druj]] in the east. However it allegedly saw little use before Cathan Canae was again placed under enmity by the Conclave for her alleged role in the death of the Wintermark [[the Throne\|Throne]].
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote by="''Meditations'', Callus Strategos">The Marchers in particular seem to appreciate this ritual, although I understand that there have been some problems with their friars. They dislike the anger the ritual brings with it, apparently. On the few occasions I was able to perform it on one of them I must confess I saw very little difference in their dour exteriors.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote by="''Meditations'', Callus Strategos">The Marchers in particular seem to appreciate this ritual, although I understand that there have been some problems with their friars. They dislike the anger the ritual brings with it, apparently. On the few occasions I was able to perform it on one of them I must confess I saw very little difference in their dour exteriors.</quote></div>
	The western barbarians are certainly aware of this ritual, or at least possess a common [[Cathan_Canae#Boons\|boon]] from Cathan Canae that works very similarly. Callus wrote of encountering a Jotun warband whose warriors appeared to employ a similar enchantment that involved great spears marked with the [[rune\|runes]] [[Tykonus]] and [[Verys]] on their hafts. It ~~lead~~ him to express a suspicion that "''sneaky Heftan the Fox – who did much of the work on the foundation of this ritual – might have been a better thief, or a better diplomat, than he was a magical researcher.''"		The western barbarians are certainly aware of this ritual, or at least possess a common [[Cathan_Canae#Boons\|boon]] from Cathan Canae that works very similarly. Callus wrote of encountering a Jotun warband whose warriors appeared to employ a similar enchantment that involved great spears marked with the [[rune\|runes]] [[Tykonus]] and [[Verys]] on their hafts. It led him to express a suspicion that "''sneaky Heftan the Fox – who did much of the work on the foundation of this ritual – might have been a better thief, or a better diplomat, than he was a magical researcher.''"

	Employing Hook of the Hoarfrost Guardian can be a little daunting; it fills the recipient with barely controlled fury as well as with savage combat mastery. Obviously a warrior whose [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Poise\|poise]] is without question can control and channel this rage into even greater effectiveness of the battlefield, but less sophisticated recipients of the ritual might end up being overwhelmed by the anger it creates. As such, Urizen magicians are advised to take care as to where and upon whom they employ this powerful enchantment.		Employing Hook of the Hoarfrost Guardian can be a little daunting; it fills the recipient with barely controlled fury as well as with savage combat mastery. Obviously a warrior whose [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Poise\|poise]] is without question can control and channel this rage into even greater effectiveness of the battlefield, but less sophisticated recipients of the ritual might end up being overwhelmed by the anger it creates. As such, Urizen magicians are advised to take care as to where and upon whom they employ this powerful enchantment.

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	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must possess the [[Combat_skills#Weapon_Master\|weapon master]] skill.		{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must possess the [[Combat_skills#Weapon_Master\|weapon master]] skill.

	{{enchantment}}		{{enchantment}}
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	{{Ritual Substitution\|tempest jade\|ingots}}		{{Ritual Substitution\|tempest jade\|ingots}}
	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants who attend the court of [[Cathan Canae]]. As part of the [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] with the heralds, the ritual will lose all potency and ceases to function if "''the spear of Heyrrokyn should ever be destroyed.''" This information was hidden in the wording of the ritual text and uncovered quite by chance by a librarian at the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]] after the ritual entered Urizen lore. Unfortunately, there are no notes in the original text as to what the spear of Heyrrokyn is, where it may be found, nor why the ice giants would care about ~~it's~~ destruction. While it is certainly possible for the ice giants to empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, it would require a new set of negotiations and there is no guarantee that it will work the same way it did previously.		This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants who attend the court of [[Cathan Canae]]. As part of the [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] with the heralds, the ritual will lose all potency and ceases to function if "''the spear of Heyrrokyn should ever be destroyed.''" This information was hidden in the wording of the ritual text and uncovered quite by chance by a librarian at the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]] after the ritual entered Urizen lore. Unfortunately, there are no notes in the original text as to what the spear of Heyrrokyn is, where it may be found, nor why the ice giants would care about its destruction. While it is certainly possible for the ice giants to empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, it would require a new set of negotiations and there is no guarantee that it will work the same way it did previously.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Giant.png\|caption=This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants - heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] who lead her armies and regularly garrison her [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|frozen citadels]].\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Giant.png\|caption=This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants - heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] who lead her armies and regularly garrison her [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|frozen citadels]].\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>

	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual was one of the very first to become part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen lore\|Urizen lore]], following the Autumn Equinox 383YE. Contributed by Mord Thorntarry of the [[spire]] of Auric ~~Horizen~~, the ritual was one of those contained in the book ''Meditations''. Written by Callus Tacitus, [[Dean of the Lyceum]] during the reign of [[Empress Britta]], the book also contained [[Swords in the Noonday Sun]], [[Good Green Oak]], [[Eyes of the Hills]] and two rituals that had already become part of [[Imperial lore]] - [[Find the Best Path]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]].		This ritual was one of the very first to become part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen lore\|Urizen lore]], following the Autumn Equinox 383YE. Contributed by Mord Thorntarry of the [[spire]] of Auric Horizon, the ritual was one of those contained in the book ''Meditations''. Written by Callus Tacitus, [[Dean of the Lyceum]] during the reign of [[Empress Britta]], the book also contained [[Swords in the Noonday Sun]], [[Good Green Oak]], [[Eyes of the Hills]] and two rituals that had already become part of [[Imperial lore]] - [[Find the Best Path]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]].

	The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.		The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.
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	The western barbarians are certainly aware of this ritual, or at least possess a common [[Cathan_Canae#Boons\|boon]] from Cathan Canae that works very similarly. Callus wrote of encountering a Jotun warband whose warriors appeared to employ a similar enchantment that involved great spears marked with the [[rune\|runes]] [[Tykonus]] and [[Verys]] on their hafts. It lead him to express a suspicion that "''sneaky Heftan the Fox – who did much of the work on the foundation of this ritual – might have been a better thief, or a better diplomat, than he was a magical researcher.''"		The western barbarians are certainly aware of this ritual, or at least possess a common [[Cathan_Canae#Boons\|boon]] from Cathan Canae that works very similarly. Callus wrote of encountering a Jotun warband whose warriors appeared to employ a similar enchantment that involved great spears marked with the [[rune\|runes]] [[Tykonus]] and [[Verys]] on their hafts. It lead him to express a suspicion that "''sneaky Heftan the Fox – who did much of the work on the foundation of this ritual – might have been a better thief, or a better diplomat, than he was a magical researcher.''"

	Employing Hook of the Hoarfrost Guardian can be a little ~~dauntiny~~; it fills the recipient with barely controlled fury as well as with savage combat mastery. Obviously a warrior whose [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Poise\|poise]] is without question can control and channel this rage into even greater effectiveness of the battlefield, but less sophisticated recipients of the ritual might end up being overwhelmed by the anger it creates. As such, Urizen magicians are advised to take care as to where and upon whom they employ this powerful enchantment.		Employing Hook of the Hoarfrost Guardian can be a little daunting; it fills the recipient with barely controlled fury as well as with savage combat mastery. Obviously a warrior whose [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Poise\|poise]] is without question can control and channel this rage into even greater effectiveness of the battlefield, but less sophisticated recipients of the ritual might end up being overwhelmed by the anger it creates. As such, Urizen magicians are advised to take care as to where and upon whom they employ this powerful enchantment.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	As a personal [[enchantment]], the ritual often includes anointing or girding the recipients in some manner as a symbol for the bestowing of power. Pure, cold water poured or dabbed on the forehead, ~~shouders~~, and hands has a particular resonance with the ritual, especially if that water is made by melting ice or snow. Even better is actual ice or snow, although securing such material is dependant on the weather. Marking the weapon of the recipient in the same manner, or tying something indicative of strength or potency to the haft of the pole-arm, is also appropriate. Practitioners of [[blood magic]] have indicated that a little blood [[Blood_magic#The_Source\|taken]] from a [[changeling]] mixed with water is especially appropriate for such anointing.		As a personal [[enchantment]], the ritual often includes anointing or girding the recipients in some manner as a symbol for the bestowing of power. Pure, cold water poured or dabbed on the forehead, shoulders, and hands has a particular resonance with the ritual, especially if that water is made by melting ice or snow. Even better is actual ice or snow, although securing such material is dependant on the weather. Marking the weapon of the recipient in the same manner, or tying something indicative of strength or potency to the haft of the pole-arm, is also appropriate. Practitioners of [[blood magic]] have indicated that a little blood [[Blood_magic#The_Source\|taken]] from a [[changeling]] mixed with water is especially appropriate for such anointing.

	When [[materials#Tempest jade\|tempest jade]] is [[#Options\|employed]] in the performance of the ritual, having the recipients crush the ingots underfoot is considered the ideal way to draw on its power.		When [[materials#Tempest jade\|tempest jade]] is [[#Options\|employed]] in the performance of the ritual, having the recipients crush the ingots underfoot is considered the ideal way to draw on its power.

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	As long as the enchantment lasts you may [[Roleplaying_effects#Overcoming_Roleplaying_Effects\|respond]] to any [[roleplaying effect]] that would make you calm or placid by becoming incredibly angry instead.		As long as the enchantment lasts you may [[Roleplaying_effects#Overcoming_Roleplaying_Effects\|respond]] to any [[roleplaying effect]] that would make you calm or placid by becoming incredibly angry instead.

	{{~~restore~~ heroics}}		{{regain heroics}}

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

Rafferty: /* Effects */

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Effects

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	As long as the enchantment lasts you may [[Roleplaying_effects#Overcoming_Roleplaying_Effects\|respond]] to any [[roleplaying effect]] that would make you calm or placid by becoming incredibly angry instead.		As long as the enchantment lasts you may [[Roleplaying_effects#Overcoming_Roleplaying_Effects\|respond]] to any [[roleplaying effect]] that would make you calm or placid by becoming incredibly angry instead.

	If the target regains all spent [[Heroic_skills#Hero\|hero points]] by some method, such as drinking an [[Philtres_of_War#Elixir_of_Exalted_Puissance\|Elixir of Exalted Puissance]] or being targeted by the effect of [[Sutannir's Promise]], they also regain all spent uses of this ability at the same time. Other methods of restoring hero points (such as drinking a [[Philtres_of_War#Philtre_of_Strength\|Philtre of Strength]]), even if they return the character to maximum hero points do not restore ~~uses of the STRIKEDOWN call - only effects that say they restore ''all'' lost hero points will work.~~		{{restore heroics}}

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

Beeswax: /* Assurance */

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Assurance

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	{{Ritual Substitution\|tempest jade\|ingots}}		{{Ritual Substitution\|tempest jade\|ingots}}
	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants who attend the court of [[Cathan Canae]]. As part of the [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] with the heralds, the ritual will lose all potency and ceases to function if "''the spear of Heyrrokyn should ever be destroyed.''" This information ~~has~~ hidden in the wording of the ritual text and uncovered quite by chance by a librarian at the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]] after the ritual entered Urizen lore. Unfortunately, there are no notes in the original text as to what the spear of Heyrrokyn is, where it may be found, nor why the ice giants would care about it's destruction. While it is certainly possible for the ice giants to empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, it would require a new set of negotiations and there is no guarantee that it will work the same way it did previously.		This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants who attend the court of [[Cathan Canae]]. As part of the [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] with the heralds, the ritual will lose all potency and ceases to function if "''the spear of Heyrrokyn should ever be destroyed.''" This information was hidden in the wording of the ritual text and uncovered quite by chance by a librarian at the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]] after the ritual entered Urizen lore. Unfortunately, there are no notes in the original text as to what the spear of Heyrrokyn is, where it may be found, nor why the ice giants would care about it's destruction. While it is certainly possible for the ice giants to empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, it would require a new set of negotiations and there is no guarantee that it will work the same way it did previously.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Giant.png\|caption=This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants - heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] who lead her armies and regularly garrison her [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|frozen citadels]].\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Giant.png\|caption=This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants - heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] who lead her armies and regularly garrison her [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|frozen citadels]].\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>

Hastur: /* Description */

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Description

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	This ritual was one of the very first to become part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen lore\|Urizen lore]], following the Autumn Equinox 383YE. Contributed by Mord Thorntarry of the [[spire]] of Auric Horizen, the ritual was one of those contained in the book ''Meditations''. Written by Callus Tacitus, [[Dean of the Lyceum]] during the reign of [[Empress Britta]], the book also contained [[Swords in the Noonday Sun]], [[Good Green Oak]], [[Eyes of the Hills]] and two rituals that had already become part of [[Imperial lore]] - [[Find the Best Path]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]].		This ritual was one of the very first to become part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen lore\|Urizen lore]], following the Autumn Equinox 383YE. Contributed by Mord Thorntarry of the [[spire]] of Auric Horizen, the ritual was one of those contained in the book ''Meditations''. Written by Callus Tacitus, [[Dean of the Lyceum]] during the reign of [[Empress Britta]], the book also contained [[Swords in the Noonday Sun]], [[Good Green Oak]], [[Eyes of the Hills]] and two rituals that had already become part of [[Imperial lore]] - [[Find the Best Path]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]].

	The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan ~~Canea~~, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.		The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.
	Codified in the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]], it was formulated at a time where the ''Mistress of Blizzards'' had only recently ceased to be considered an [[Amity and enmity#Declaration of Enmity\|enemy]] of the Empire; her open support for the [[Jotun]] [[orc\|orcs]] has long complicated her relationship with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. According to ''Meditations'', the ritual was formulated during the peace with the Jotun secured by the Emperor so that he could focus his attention on the [[Druj]] in the east. However it allegedly saw little use before Cathan Canae was again placed under enmity by the Conclave for her alleged role in the death of the Wintermark [[the Throne\|Throne]].		Codified in the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]], it was formulated at a time where the ''Mistress of Blizzards'' had only recently ceased to be considered an [[Amity and enmity#Declaration of Enmity\|enemy]] of the Empire; her open support for the [[Jotun]] [[orc\|orcs]] has long complicated her relationship with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. According to ''Meditations'', the ritual was formulated during the peace with the Jotun secured by the Emperor so that he could focus his attention on the [[Druj]] in the east. However it allegedly saw little use before Cathan Canae was again placed under enmity by the Conclave for her alleged role in the death of the Wintermark [[the Throne\|Throne]].
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote by="''Meditations'', Callus Strategos">The Marchers in particular seem to appreciate this ritual, although I understand that there have been some problems with their friars. They dislike the anger the ritual brings with it, apparently. On the few occasions I was able to perform it on one of them I must confess I saw very little difference in their dour exteriors.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote by="''Meditations'', Callus Strategos">The Marchers in particular seem to appreciate this ritual, although I understand that there have been some problems with their friars. They dislike the anger the ritual brings with it, apparently. On the few occasions I was able to perform it on one of them I must confess I saw very little difference in their dour exteriors.</quote></div>

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	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must possess the [[Combat_skills#Weapon_Master\|weapon master]] skill.		{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must possess the [[Combat_skills#Weapon_Master\|weapon master]] skill.

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	{{Ritual Substitution\|tempest jade\|ingots}}		{{Ritual Substitution\|tempest jade\|ingots}}
	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants who attend the court of [[Cathan Canae]]. As part of the [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] with the heralds, the ritual will lose all potency and ceases to function if "''the spear of Heyrrokyn should ever be destroyed.''" This information was hidden in the wording of the ritual text and uncovered quite by chance by a librarian at the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]] after the ritual entered Urizen lore. Unfortunately, there are no notes in the original text as to what the spear of Heyrrokyn is, where it may be found, nor why the ice giants would care about ~~it's~~ destruction. While it is certainly possible for the ice giants to empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, it would require a new set of negotiations and there is no guarantee that it will work the same way it did previously.		This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants who attend the court of [[Cathan Canae]]. As part of the [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|agreement]] with the heralds, the ritual will lose all potency and ceases to function if "''the spear of Heyrrokyn should ever be destroyed.''" This information was hidden in the wording of the ritual text and uncovered quite by chance by a librarian at the [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Grand Library of Canterspire]] after the ritual entered Urizen lore. Unfortunately, there are no notes in the original text as to what the spear of Heyrrokyn is, where it may be found, nor why the ice giants would care about its destruction. While it is certainly possible for the ice giants to empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, it would require a new set of negotiations and there is no guarantee that it will work the same way it did previously.
	<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Giant.png\|caption=This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants - heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] who lead her armies and regularly garrison her [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|frozen citadels]].\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 400px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ice Giant.png\|caption=This ritual draws on the power of the ice giants - heralds of [[Cathan Canae]] who lead her armies and regularly garrison her [[Frozen Citadel of Cathan Canae\|frozen citadels]].\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>

	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual was one of the very first to become part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen lore\|Urizen lore]], following the Autumn Equinox 383YE. Contributed by Mord Thorntarry of the [[spire]] of Auric ~~Horizen~~, the ritual was one of those contained in the book ''Meditations''. Written by Callus Tacitus, [[Dean of the Lyceum]] during the reign of [[Empress Britta]], the book also contained [[Swords in the Noonday Sun]], [[Good Green Oak]], [[Eyes of the Hills]] and two rituals that had already become part of [[Imperial lore]] - [[Find the Best Path]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]].		This ritual was one of the very first to become part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen lore\|Urizen lore]], following the Autumn Equinox 383YE. Contributed by Mord Thorntarry of the [[spire]] of Auric Horizon, the ritual was one of those contained in the book ''Meditations''. Written by Callus Tacitus, [[Dean of the Lyceum]] during the reign of [[Empress Britta]], the book also contained [[Swords in the Noonday Sun]], [[Good Green Oak]], [[Eyes of the Hills]] and two rituals that had already become part of [[Imperial lore]] - [[Find the Best Path]] and [[Hammers of the Brilliant Shore]].

	The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.		The ritual draws on the "''strength and viciousness of the “ice giants” that accompany Cathan Canae, and evokes the image of their hooked pole-arms''". The [[eternal]] commonly known as the ''Queen of Ice and Darkness'' or the ''Lady of the Frost'' is not ''directly'' involved, but from a legal standpoint there is no difference between drawing on the power of the heralds of an eternal and drawing directly on Cathan Canae herself. This judgement has been further supported by recent discoveries around the way heralds and eternals respond to the [[Declaration\|declarations]] of [[amity and enmity]]. As such, performing the ritual while Cathan Canae is under enmity would still be a crime.
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	The western barbarians are certainly aware of this ritual, or at least possess a common [[Cathan_Canae#Boons\|boon]] from Cathan Canae that works very similarly. Callus wrote of encountering a Jotun warband whose warriors appeared to employ a similar enchantment that involved great spears marked with the [[rune\|runes]] [[Tykonus]] and [[Verys]] on their hafts. It lead him to express a suspicion that "''sneaky Heftan the Fox – who did much of the work on the foundation of this ritual – might have been a better thief, or a better diplomat, than he was a magical researcher.''"		The western barbarians are certainly aware of this ritual, or at least possess a common [[Cathan_Canae#Boons\|boon]] from Cathan Canae that works very similarly. Callus wrote of encountering a Jotun warband whose warriors appeared to employ a similar enchantment that involved great spears marked with the [[rune\|runes]] [[Tykonus]] and [[Verys]] on their hafts. It lead him to express a suspicion that "''sneaky Heftan the Fox – who did much of the work on the foundation of this ritual – might have been a better thief, or a better diplomat, than he was a magical researcher.''"

	Employing Hook of the Hoarfrost Guardian can be a little ~~dauntiny~~; it fills the recipient with barely controlled fury as well as with savage combat mastery. Obviously a warrior whose [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Poise\|poise]] is without question can control and channel this rage into even greater effectiveness of the battlefield, but less sophisticated recipients of the ritual might end up being overwhelmed by the anger it creates. As such, Urizen magicians are advised to take care as to where and upon whom they employ this powerful enchantment.		Employing Hook of the Hoarfrost Guardian can be a little daunting; it fills the recipient with barely controlled fury as well as with savage combat mastery. Obviously a warrior whose [[Urizen_culture_and_customs#Poise\|poise]] is without question can control and channel this rage into even greater effectiveness of the battlefield, but less sophisticated recipients of the ritual might end up being overwhelmed by the anger it creates. As such, Urizen magicians are advised to take care as to where and upon whom they employ this powerful enchantment.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	As a personal [[enchantment]], the ritual often includes anointing or girding the recipients in some manner as a symbol for the bestowing of power. Pure, cold water poured or dabbed on the forehead, ~~shouders~~, and hands has a particular resonance with the ritual, especially if that water is made by melting ice or snow. Even better is actual ice or snow, although securing such material is dependant on the weather. Marking the weapon of the recipient in the same manner, or tying something indicative of strength or potency to the haft of the pole-arm, is also appropriate. Practitioners of [[blood magic]] have indicated that a little blood [[Blood_magic#The_Source\|taken]] from a [[changeling]] mixed with water is especially appropriate for such anointing.		As a personal [[enchantment]], the ritual often includes anointing or girding the recipients in some manner as a symbol for the bestowing of power. Pure, cold water poured or dabbed on the forehead, shoulders, and hands has a particular resonance with the ritual, especially if that water is made by melting ice or snow. Even better is actual ice or snow, although securing such material is dependant on the weather. Marking the weapon of the recipient in the same manner, or tying something indicative of strength or potency to the haft of the pole-arm, is also appropriate. Practitioners of [[blood magic]] have indicated that a little blood [[Blood_magic#The_Source\|taken]] from a [[changeling]] mixed with water is especially appropriate for such anointing.

	When [[materials#Tempest jade\|tempest jade]] is [[#Options\|employed]] in the performance of the ritual, having the recipients crush the ingots underfoot is considered the ideal way to draw on its power.		When [[materials#Tempest jade\|tempest jade]] is [[#Options\|employed]] in the performance of the ritual, having the recipients crush the ingots underfoot is considered the ideal way to draw on its power.