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Hailmur: /* Roleplaying Effects */

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Roleplaying Effects

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	===Roleplaying Effects===		===Roleplaying Effects===
	*'''You cannot use [[religious skills]] to remove ~~the roleplaying effects of~~ a permanent ritual'''		*'''You cannot use [[religious skills]] to remove an aura created by a permanent ritual'''
	Some rituals such as [[Chamber of Pallas]] and [[Conspirator's Cloak]] create auras that can be removed with ceremonial skills. If such a ritual is made permanent, the effects ''cannot'' then be removed with the ceremonies such as [[anointing]] or [[consecration]], and will overcome even a [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strong aura]] created using such skills. In theory, a dose of [[liao#true liao\|true liao]] could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However, the relative rarity and high value of true liao to the Way means that to date there is no definitive proof one way or another.		Some rituals, such as [[Chamber of Pallas]] and [[Conspirator's Cloak]], create auras that can be removed with ceremonial skills. If such a ritual is made permanent, the effects ''cannot'' then be removed with the ceremonies such as [[anointing]] or [[consecration]], and will overcome even a [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strong aura]] created using such skills. In theory, a dose of [[liao#true liao\|true liao]] could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However, the relative rarity and high value of true liao to the Way means that to date, there is no definitive proof one way or another.

	===Removing a Permanent Effect===		===Removing a Permanent Effect===

Hailmur: /* Roleplaying Effects */

2026-02-28T17:48:12Z

Roleplaying Effects

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	===Roleplaying Effects===		===Roleplaying Effects===
	*'''You cannot use [[religious skills]] to remove the roleplaying effects of a permanent ritual'''		*'''You cannot use [[religious skills]] to remove the roleplaying effects of a permanent ritual'''
	Some rituals such as [[Chamber of Pallas]] and [[~~The~~ Conspirator's Cloak]] create auras that can be removed with ceremonial skills. If such a ritual is made permanent, the effects ''cannot'' then be removed with the ceremonies such as [[anointing]] or [[consecration]], and will overcome even a [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strong aura]] created using such skills. In theory, a dose of [[liao#true liao\|true liao]] could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However, the relative rarity and high value of true liao to the Way means that to date there is no definitive proof one way or another.		Some rituals such as [[Chamber of Pallas]] and [[Conspirator's Cloak]] create auras that can be removed with ceremonial skills. If such a ritual is made permanent, the effects ''cannot'' then be removed with the ceremonies such as [[anointing]] or [[consecration]], and will overcome even a [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strong aura]] created using such skills. In theory, a dose of [[liao#true liao\|true liao]] could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However, the relative rarity and high value of true liao to the Way means that to date there is no definitive proof one way or another.

	===Removing a Permanent Effect===		===Removing a Permanent Effect===

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	[[Rituals\|Ritual]] magicians also have a use of ilium. It can be used to give a ritual [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] a permanent duration. It can also be used by [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] in the preparation of the valuable [[Philtres_of_War#Elixir_of_Exalted_Puissance\|Elixir of Exalted Puissance]] and [[Philtres_of_the_High_Peaks#The_Elixir_of_Empyrean_Art\|Elixir of Empyrean Art]].		[[Rituals\|Ritual]] magicians also have a use of ilium. It can be used to give a ritual [[enchantment]] or [[curse]] a permanent duration. It can also be used by [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] in the preparation of the valuable [[Philtres_of_War#Elixir_of_Exalted_Puissance\|Elixir of Exalted Puissance]] and [[Philtres_of_the_High_Peaks#The_Elixir_of_Empyrean_Art\|Elixir of Empyrean Art]].

	Unlike other [[materials]], ilium is not produced by [[mine\|mines]] or [[forest\|forests]]. Imperial ilium is allocated through [[Resource#campaign resources\|campaign resources]], most of which are assigned to the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. Occasionally a small deposit of ilium will be found by a lucky NPC mine owner, diver, fisherman or farmer.		Unlike other [[materials]], ilium is not produced by [[mine\|mines]] or [[forest\|forests]]. Imperial ilium is allocated through [[Resource#campaign resources\|campaign resources]], most of which are assigned to the [[Bourse]]. Occasionally a small deposit of ilium will be found by a lucky NPC mine owner, diver, fisherman or farmer.

	==Using ilium in rituals==		==Using ilium in rituals==

GuiltyConscience: /* Using ilium in rituals */

2025-08-04T17:46:31Z

Using ilium in rituals

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	==Using ilium in rituals==		==Using ilium in rituals==
	*'''Ritualists can use ~~Ilium~~ to make some enchantments and curses permanent'''		*'''Ritualists can use ilium to make some enchantments and curses permanent'''
	*'''A permanent rituals requires at least three rings for every level of magnitude of the ritual'''		*'''A permanent rituals requires at least three rings for every level of magnitude of the ritual'''
	To make the effect of a formulaic ritual permanent requires a number of rings of ilium equal to three times its magnitude, with a minimum of ten rings. It is not possible to make a spontaneous ritual effect permanent using ilium.		To make the effect of a formulaic ritual permanent requires a number of rings of ilium equal to three times its magnitude, with a minimum of ten rings. It is not possible to make a spontaneous ritual effect permanent using ilium.

Twiggy at 14:41, 30 July 2025

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	Only [[enchantment\|enchantments]] and [[curse\|curses]] with a duration of season or year can be made permanent in this way.		Only [[enchantment\|enchantments]] and [[curse\|curses]] with a duration of season or year can be made permanent in this way.

	Some other rituals can also incorporate ilium to get additional effects such as [[~~Distill~~ the Serpent's Stone]]; such cases are specifically mentioned in the ritual description.		Some other rituals can also incorporate ilium to get additional effects such as [[Distil the Serpent's Stone]]; such cases are specifically mentioned in the ritual description.

	===Roleplaying Effects===		===Roleplaying Effects===

Hailmur: /* Roleplaying Effects */

2025-03-05T17:29:28Z

Roleplaying Effects

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	Every artefact has a name, which appears on the item ribbon. Artefacts also exert strong influence over their wielders in the form of [[roleplaying effects]]. Over time these roleplaying effects may become more pronounced, or subtly shift, based on the significant events in which the item is involved. This is a permanent part of the item and cannot be removed with a ceremony of [[Hallow#Removal\|hallowing]].		Every artefact has a name, which appears on the item ribbon. Artefacts also exert strong influence over their wielders in the form of [[roleplaying effects]]. Over time these roleplaying effects may become more pronounced, or subtly shift, based on the significant events in which the item is involved. This is a permanent part of the item and cannot be removed with a ceremony of [[Hallow#Removal\|hallowing]].

	The creator can attempt to give an artefact a unique name when they craft the item. They may also try to imbue the item with roleplaying effects that they would like, however artefacts seem to have a life of their own and some artisans even claim the item chooses its own name. When you create an artefact you should [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk ~~e-mail Profound Decisions~~] with details of the item, the name and the roleplaying effect that you would like. We will pick a name and roleplaying effects for the item based on the information you provide. We are most likely to change comedic names or effects that are inappropriate for the setting.		The creator can attempt to give an artefact a unique name when they craft the item. They may also try to imbue the item with roleplaying effects that they would like, however artefacts seem to have a life of their own and some artisans even claim the item chooses its own name. When you create an artefact you should e-mail [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profoundddecisions.co.uk] with details of the item, the name and the roleplaying effect that you would like. We will pick a name and roleplaying effects for the item based on the information you provide. We are most likely to change comedic names or effects that are inappropriate for the setting.

	The best roleplaying effects reflect the nature of the artisan, or the purpose for which it is intended. For example, ''Guntherm's Hammer'' is an artefact [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed_weapons\|greathammer]] crafted for the [[Steinr]] [[Emperor Guntherm]] which shares the magical qualities of a [[Captain's Command]] weapon but fills the wielder with a strong desire to kill any [[orc]] standing on Imperial soil.		The best roleplaying effects reflect the nature of the artisan, or the purpose for which it is intended. For example, ''Guntherm's Hammer'' is an artefact [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed_weapons\|greathammer]] crafted for the [[Steinr]] [[Emperor Guntherm]] which shares the magical qualities of a [[Captain's Command]] weapon but fills the wielder with a strong desire to kill any [[orc]] standing on Imperial soil.

Rafferty: /* Removing a Permanent Effect */

2024-10-15T15:05:26Z

Removing a Permanent Effect

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	There is one exception; an enchantment that is made permanent with ilium is not supplanted if the target is subject to another enchantment unless that enchantment also uses ilium. The permanent enchantment persists and the new enchantment fails. A permanent enchantment can be removed with ritual magic, although there is no formulaic ritual in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] at the moment that does so. The magnitude of the ritual must equal or exceed the number of rings of ilium used to create the permanent enchantment.		There is one exception; an enchantment that is made permanent with ilium is not supplanted if the target is subject to another enchantment unless that enchantment also uses ilium. The permanent enchantment persists and the new enchantment fails. A permanent enchantment can be removed with ritual magic, although there is no formulaic ritual in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] at the moment that does so. The magnitude of the ritual must equal or exceed the number of rings of ilium used to create the permanent enchantment.

			It is possible to use a ritual such as [[Thief's Arcane Gambit]] to move an enchantment that has been [[Ilium#Using_ilium_in_rituals\|made permanent]] with [[ilium]]. In this case the magnitude must be equal to half the amount of ilium required to make that enchantment permanent. The actual amount of ilium used is not important, only the amount that would have been required without any [[opportunity]]. For example, to move a permanent [[Bound by Common Cause]], a magnitude 80 ritual that requires 240 ilium to be made permanent, the magnitude of Thief's Arcane Gambit must be at least 120.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Iron Defender.jpg\|align=right\|width=600\|caption=The Iron Defender is an artefact shield made by the [[Imperial Orcs]] for use by [[The Throne]].}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Iron Defender.jpg\|align=right\|width=600\|caption=The Iron Defender is an artefact shield made by the [[Imperial Orcs]] for use by [[The Throne]].}}

Rafferty at 12:42, 29 November 2023

2023-11-29T12:42:22Z

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	===Roleplaying Effects===		===Roleplaying Effects===
	*'''You cannot use [[religious skills]] to remove the roleplaying effects of a permanent ritual'''		*'''You cannot use [[religious skills]] to remove the roleplaying effects of a permanent ritual'''
	Some rituals such as [[~~The~~ Chamber of Pallas]] and [[The Conspirator's Cloak]] create auras that can be removed with ceremonial skills. If such a ritual is made permanent, the effects ''cannot'' then be removed with the ceremonies such as [[anointing]] or [[consecration]], and will overcome even a [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strong aura]] created using such skills. In theory, a dose of [[liao#true liao\|true liao]] could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However, the relative rarity and high value of true liao to the Way means that to date there is no definitive proof one way or another.		Some rituals such as [[Chamber of Pallas]] and [[The Conspirator's Cloak]] create auras that can be removed with ceremonial skills. If such a ritual is made permanent, the effects ''cannot'' then be removed with the ceremonies such as [[anointing]] or [[consecration]], and will overcome even a [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strong aura]] created using such skills. In theory, a dose of [[liao#true liao\|true liao]] could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However, the relative rarity and high value of true liao to the Way means that to date there is no definitive proof one way or another.

	===Removing a Permanent Effect===		===Removing a Permanent Effect===

Matt at 17:44, 15 March 2023

2023-03-15T17:44:11Z

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	Every artefact has a name, which appears on the item ribbon. Artefacts also exert strong influence over their wielders in the form of [[roleplaying effects]]. Over time these roleplaying effects may become more pronounced, or subtly shift, based on the significant events in which the item is involved. This is a permanent part of the item and cannot be removed with a ceremony of [[Hallow#Removal\|hallowing]].		Every artefact has a name, which appears on the item ribbon. Artefacts also exert strong influence over their wielders in the form of [[roleplaying effects]]. Over time these roleplaying effects may become more pronounced, or subtly shift, based on the significant events in which the item is involved. This is a permanent part of the item and cannot be removed with a ceremony of [[Hallow#Removal\|hallowing]].

	The creator can attempt to give an artefact a unique name when they craft the item. They may also try to imbue the item with roleplaying effects that they would like, however artefacts seem to have a life of their own and some artisans even claim the item chooses its own name. When you create an artefact you should [mailto:~~empire~~@profounddecisions.co.uk e-mail Profound Decisions] with details of the item, the name and the roleplaying effect that you would like. We will pick a name and roleplaying effects for the item based on the information you provide. We are most likely to change comedic names or effects that are inappropriate for the setting.		The creator can attempt to give an artefact a unique name when they craft the item. They may also try to imbue the item with roleplaying effects that they would like, however artefacts seem to have a life of their own and some artisans even claim the item chooses its own name. When you create an artefact you should [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk e-mail Profound Decisions] with details of the item, the name and the roleplaying effect that you would like. We will pick a name and roleplaying effects for the item based on the information you provide. We are most likely to change comedic names or effects that are inappropriate for the setting.

	The best roleplaying effects reflect the nature of the artisan, or the purpose for which it is intended. For example, ''Guntherm's Hammer'' is an artefact [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed_weapons\|greathammer]] crafted for the [[Steinr]] [[Emperor Guntherm]] which shares the magical qualities of a [[Captain's Command]] weapon but fills the wielder with a strong desire to kill any [[orc]] standing on Imperial soil.		The best roleplaying effects reflect the nature of the artisan, or the purpose for which it is intended. For example, ''Guntherm's Hammer'' is an artefact [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed_weapons\|greathammer]] crafted for the [[Steinr]] [[Emperor Guntherm]] which shares the magical qualities of a [[Captain's Command]] weapon but fills the wielder with a strong desire to kill any [[orc]] standing on Imperial soil.

Rafferty at 10:23, 1 March 2023

2023-03-01T10:23:28Z

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	===Roleplaying Effects===		===Roleplaying Effects===
	*'''You cannot use [[religious skills]] to remove the roleplaying effects of a permanent ritual'''		*'''You cannot use [[religious skills]] to remove the roleplaying effects of a permanent ritual'''
	Some rituals such as [[The Chamber of Pallas]] and [[The Conspirator's Cloak]] create auras that can be removed with ceremonial skills. If such a ritual is made permanent, the effects ''cannot'' then be removed with the ceremonies such as [[anointing]] or [[consecration]], and will overcome even a ~~durable auras~~ created using such skills. In theory, a dose of [[liao#true liao\|true liao]] could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However, the relative rarity and high value of true liao to the Way means that to date there is no definitive proof one way or another.		Some rituals such as [[The Chamber of Pallas]] and [[The Conspirator's Cloak]] create auras that can be removed with ceremonial skills. If such a ritual is made permanent, the effects ''cannot'' then be removed with the ceremonies such as [[anointing]] or [[consecration]], and will overcome even a [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strong aura]] created using such skills. In theory, a dose of [[liao#true liao\|true liao]] could be used to remove or supplant such an aura. However, the relative rarity and high value of true liao to the Way means that to date there is no definitive proof one way or another.

	===Removing a Permanent Effect===		===Removing a Permanent Effect===

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	There is one exception; an enchantment that is made permanent with ilium is not supplanted if the target is subject to another enchantment unless that enchantment also uses ilium. The permanent enchantment persists and the new enchantment fails. A permanent enchantment can be removed with ritual magic, although there is no formulaic ritual in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] at the moment that does so. The magnitude of the ritual must equal or exceed the number of rings of ilium used to create the permanent enchantment.		There is one exception; an enchantment that is made permanent with ilium is not supplanted if the target is subject to another enchantment unless that enchantment also uses ilium. The permanent enchantment persists and the new enchantment fails. A permanent enchantment can be removed with ritual magic, although there is no formulaic ritual in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] at the moment that does so. The magnitude of the ritual must equal or exceed the number of rings of ilium used to create the permanent enchantment.

			It is possible to use a ritual such as [[Thief's Arcane Gambit]] to move an enchantment that has been [[Ilium#Using_ilium_in_rituals\|made permanent]] with [[ilium]]. In this case the magnitude must be equal to half the amount of ilium required to make that enchantment permanent. The actual amount of ilium used is not important, only the amount that would have been required without any [[opportunity]]. For example, to move a permanent [[Bound by Common Cause]], a magnitude 80 ritual that requires 240 ilium to be made permanent, the magnitude of Thief's Arcane Gambit must be at least 120.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Iron Defender.jpg\|align=right\|width=600\|caption=The Iron Defender is an artefact shield made by the [[Imperial Orcs]] for use by [[The Throne]].}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=The Iron Defender.jpg\|align=right\|width=600\|caption=The Iron Defender is an artefact shield made by the [[Imperial Orcs]] for use by [[The Throne]].}}