Like Water Through Your Fingers - Revision history

Twiggy at 14:06, 5 March 2026

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}
	While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items\|items of value]] without dropping them. They have a nagging awareness of every disaster or misfortune that might ruin them, their possessions or their prosperity.		While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; ''they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items\|items of value]] without dropping them. They have a nagging awareness of every disaster or misfortune that might ruin them, their possessions or their prosperity.''

	In addition, circumstances conspire to cause the character to lose their valuables; thieves, unfortunate disasters, misplacing a jacket, unexpected bills, holes in the pockets and the like. While under the curse the target loses three-quarters of any production that would have been provided by a personal [[resource]], including that provided by a [[military unit]], and the [[liao]] provided to a character who controls a [[congregation]].		In addition, circumstances conspire to cause the character to lose their valuables; thieves, unfortunate disasters, misplacing a jacket, unexpected bills, holes in the pockets and the like. While under the curse the target loses three-quarters of any production that would have been provided by a personal [[resource]], including that provided by a [[military unit]], and the [[liao]] provided to a character who controls a [[congregation]].

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	This horrible [[curse]] slowly erodes the wealth of the target. Their resources fail them, their clothes become threadbare, and they are constantly aware of the vagaries of fate that may rob them of their security, prosperity and comfort. They can receive temporary respite from the curse through the use of [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that enhance their resources, but slowly and inexorably they are paupered unless they are very lucky.		This horrible [[curse]] slowly erodes the wealth of the target. Their resources fail them, their clothes become threadbare, and they are constantly aware of the vagaries of fate that may rob them of their security, prosperity and comfort. They can receive temporary respite from the curse through the use of [[enchantment\|enchantments]] that enhance their resources, but slowly and inexorably they are paupered unless they are very lucky.

	Some targets have attempted to argue that this curse is tantamount to theft, and have ritualists prosecuted accordingly. Magistrates will not treat this as theft, however, because it technically does not steal from the target; it makes it harder for them to acquire new wealth, it only peripherally damages wealth they have already got. The recourse of the target is to the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], not the judiciary.		Some targets have attempted to argue that this curse is tantamount to theft, and have ritualists prosecuted accordingly. Magistrates will not treat this as theft, however, because it technically does not steal from the target; it makes it harder for them to acquire new wealth, it only peripherally damages wealth they have already got. The recourse of the target is to the [[Conclave]], not the judiciary.

	In some parts of the Empire, this curse is called ''Miser's Ruin'' - especially by the [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] of [[The League]] and some itinerant [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] and [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] who view its imposition on the greedy, the avaricious and the cruel to be naught more than poetic justice.		In some parts of the Empire, this curse is called ''Miser's Ruin'' - especially by the [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] of [[The League]] and some itinerant [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] and [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] who view its imposition on the greedy, the avaricious and the cruel to be naught more than poetic justice.

Twiggy at 10:52, 14 July 2025

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	{{curse}}		{{curse}}
	===Effects===		===Effects===
	This ritual creates a [[curse]] that is delivered to a target with a [[curse#Pronouncement of Doom\|pronouncement of doom]]: one [[Rituals#Contributors\|~~contributors~~]] is chosen to deliver the curse, and they must do so within fifteen minutes or it falls on their own head.		This ritual creates a [[curse]] that is delivered to a target with a [[curse#Pronouncement of Doom\|pronouncement of doom]]: one [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributor]] is chosen to deliver the curse, and they must do so within fifteen minutes or it falls on their own head.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}

Hailmur: /* Effects */

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Effects

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}
	While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items]] without dropping them. They have a nagging awareness of every disaster or misfortune that might ruin them, their possessions or their prosperity.		While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items\|items of value]] without dropping them. They have a nagging awareness of every disaster or misfortune that might ruin them, their possessions or their prosperity.

	In addition, circumstances conspire to cause the character to lose their valuables; thieves, unfortunate disasters, misplacing a jacket, unexpected bills, holes in the pockets and the like. While under the curse the target loses three-quarters of any production that would have been provided by a personal [[resource]], including that provided by a [[military unit]], and the [[liao]] provided to a character who controls a [[congregation]].		In addition, circumstances conspire to cause the character to lose their valuables; thieves, unfortunate disasters, misplacing a jacket, unexpected bills, holes in the pockets and the like. While under the curse the target loses three-quarters of any production that would have been provided by a personal [[resource]], including that provided by a [[military unit]], and the [[liao]] provided to a character who controls a [[congregation]].

Hailmur at 22:33, 4 June 2021

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	As with many curses this ritual often involves a recitation.of the grievances against the target; casting aside coins or items symbolising wealth, especially fine wine mixed with blood or spit that is poured out onto the ground. The rune [[Naeve]] is an obvious fit for this ritual, and the rune [[Pallas]] is often destroyed or defaced during the casting; [[Ull]] and [[Gralm]] may also be evoked, representing the power of chance and fate that work together to enact the ruinous curse.		As with many curses this ritual often involves a recitation of the grievances against the target; casting aside coins or items symbolising wealth, especially fine wine mixed with blood or spit that is poured out onto the ground. The rune [[Naeve]] is an obvious fit for this ritual, and the rune [[Pallas]] is often destroyed or defaced during the casting; [[Ull]] and [[Gralm]] may also be evoked, representing the power of chance and fate that work together to enact the ruinous curse.

	<!--- Marches flavour. --->		<!--- Marches flavour. --->

Rafferty: /* Description */

2021-03-10T15:13:47Z

Description

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	Some targets have attempted to argue that this curse is tantamount to theft, and have ritualists prosecuted accordingly. Magistrates will not treat this as theft, however, because it technically does not steal from the target; it makes it harder for them to acquire new wealth, it only peripherally damages wealth they have already got. The recourse of the target is to the [[Imperial Conclave]], not the judiciary.		Some targets have attempted to argue that this curse is tantamount to theft, and have ritualists prosecuted accordingly. Magistrates will not treat this as theft, however, because it technically does not steal from the target; it makes it harder for them to acquire new wealth, it only peripherally damages wealth they have already got. The recourse of the target is to the [[Imperial Conclave]], not the judiciary.

	In some parts of the Empire, this curse is called ''Miser's Ruin'' - especially by the [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] of [[The League]] and some itinerant [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] and [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[~~cunning folk~~]] who view its imposition on the greedy, the avaricious and the cruel to be naught more than poetic justice.		In some parts of the Empire, this curse is called ''Miser's Ruin'' - especially by the [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] of [[The League]] and some itinerant [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] and [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[landskeeper\|landskeepers]] who view its imposition on the greedy, the avaricious and the cruel to be naught more than poetic justice.

	Several [[eternal\|eternals]] of Autumn are known to have the power to remove this curse - and to deliver their own variants of it - especially [[Prospero]] and [[Ephisis]]. Unfortunately, neither is inclined to alleviate the effects without a suitably impressive payment - which is made much harder to arrange by the nature of the curse.		Several [[eternal\|eternals]] of Autumn are known to have the power to remove this curse - and to deliver their own variants of it - especially [[Prospero]] and [[Ephisis]]. Unfortunately, neither is inclined to alleviate the effects without a suitably impressive payment - which is made much harder to arrange by the nature of the curse.

Dre at 15:12, 12 November 2018

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	In some parts of the Empire, this curse is called ''Miser's Ruin'' - especially by the [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] of [[The League]] and some itinerant [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] and [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[cunning folk]] who view its imposition on the greedy, the avaricious and the cruel to be naught more than poetic justice.		In some parts of the Empire, this curse is called ''Miser's Ruin'' - especially by the [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] of [[The League]] and some itinerant [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov\|volhov]] and [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[cunning folk]] who view its imposition on the greedy, the avaricious and the cruel to be naught more than poetic justice.

	Several [[~~Eternals~~]] of Autumn are known to have the power to remove this curse - and to deliver their own variants of it - especially [[Prospero]] and [[Ephisis]]. Unfortunately, neither is inclined to alleviate the effects without a suitably impressive payment - which is made much harder to arrange by the nature of the curse.		Several [[eternal\|eternals]] of Autumn are known to have the power to remove this curse - and to deliver their own variants of it - especially [[Prospero]] and [[Ephisis]]. Unfortunately, neither is inclined to alleviate the effects without a suitably impressive payment - which is made much harder to arrange by the nature of the curse.

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

Beeswax at 21:43, 5 July 2017

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}
	While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items]] without dropping them.		While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items]] without dropping them. They have a nagging awareness of every disaster or misfortune that might ruin them, their possessions or their prosperity.

	In addition, circumstances conspire to cause the character to lose their valuables; thieves, unfortunate disasters, misplacing a jacket, unexpected bills, holes in the pockets and the like. While under the curse the target loses three-quarters of any production that would have been provided by a personal [[resource]], including that provided by a [[military unit]], and the [[liao]] provided to a character who controls a [[congregation]]~~. The money they start each event with is also reduced by three-quarters~~.		In addition, circumstances conspire to cause the character to lose their valuables; thieves, unfortunate disasters, misplacing a jacket, unexpected bills, holes in the pockets and the like. While under the curse the target loses three-quarters of any production that would have been provided by a personal [[resource]], including that provided by a [[military unit]], and the [[liao]] provided to a character who controls a [[congregation]].

	The additional production provided by an [[enchantment]] such as [[Rivers of Gold]] or [[Rampant Growth]] is not affected by this curse.		The additional production provided by an [[enchantment]] such as [[Rivers of Gold]] or [[Rampant Growth]], a character's basic income of 18 rings, and the production of [[Resource#campaign resources\|campaign resources]] is not affected by this curse.

	{{Year Duration}}		{{Year Duration}}

Rafferty: /* Effects */

2017-07-05T20:56:01Z

Effects

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}
	While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items]] without dropping them~~. They have a nagging awareness of every disaster or misfortune that might ruin them, their possessions or their prosperity~~.		While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items]] without dropping them.

	In addition, circumstances conspire to cause the character to lose their valuables; thieves, unfortunate disasters, misplacing a jacket, unexpected bills, holes in the pockets and the like. While under the curse the target loses three-quarters of any production that would have been provided by a personal [[resource]], including that provided by a [[military unit]], and the [[liao]] provided to a character who controls a [[congregation]]. The money they start each event with is also reduced by three-quarters.		In addition, circumstances conspire to cause the character to lose their valuables; thieves, unfortunate disasters, misplacing a jacket, unexpected bills, holes in the pockets and the like. While under the curse the target loses three-quarters of any production that would have been provided by a personal [[resource]], including that provided by a [[military unit]], and the [[liao]] provided to a character who controls a [[congregation]]. The money they start each event with is also reduced by three-quarters.

Rafferty at 17:52, 8 October 2016

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	This ritual creates a [[curse]] that is delivered to a target with a [[curse#Pronouncement of Doom\|pronouncement of doom]]: one [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributors]] is chosen to deliver the curse, and they must do so within fifteen minutes or it falls on their own head.		This ritual creates a [[curse]] that is delivered to a target with a [[curse#Pronouncement of Doom\|pronouncement of doom]]: one [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributors]] is chosen to deliver the curse, and they must do so within fifteen minutes or it falls on their own head.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LikeWater1.png\|caption=The [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] may not concern themselves<br/>with matters of money...\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Likewater2.png\|caption=... but the curse still leaves them shabby and desperate.\|align=right\|width=250}}
	While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items]] without dropping them. They have a nagging awareness of every disaster or misfortune that might ruin them, their possessions or their prosperity.		While under the curse, the target experiences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they find it difficult to hold on to money, and valuables slip out of their grasp. They become increasingly shabby in appearance and often find it physically difficult to hold money or other [[Game items]] without dropping them. They have a nagging awareness of every disaster or misfortune that might ruin them, their possessions or their prosperity.