Mercantilist's Mask - Revision history

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	These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.		These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.

	Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides (as well as having obvious resonance with the [[~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~]] ritual). In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).		Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides (as well as having obvious resonance with the [[Winds of Fortune]] ritual). In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).

	As with all the magical masks, these [[:Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~]] rituals. All three rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.		As with all the magical masks, these [[:Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Winds of Fortune]] rituals. All three rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.

	By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is not quite so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold or ~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~ - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] or [[~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~#Additional Targets\|fleet]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.		By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is not quite so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold or Winds of Fortune - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] or [[Winds of Fortune#Additional Targets\|fleet]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.

	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Foci}}		{{Foci}}
	* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Winds of Fortune]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]], three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]], and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]], three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]], and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides (as well as having obvious resonance with the [[Art of the Deal]] ritual). In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).		Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides (as well as having obvious resonance with the [[Art of the Deal]] ritual). In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).

	As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals. All three rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.		As with all the magical masks, these [[:Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals. All three rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.

	By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is not quite so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold or Art of the Deal - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] or [[Art of the Deal#Additional Targets\|fleet]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.		By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is not quite so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold or Art of the Deal - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] or [[Art of the Deal#Additional Targets\|fleet]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.
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	{{Foci}}		{{Foci}}
	* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]], three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]], and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	{{Foci}}		{{Foci}}
	* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires ~~nine~~ ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum~~]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye~~]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires nine ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires nine ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.		These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.

	Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides. In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).		Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides (as well as having obvious resonance with the [[Art of the Deal]] ritual). In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).

	As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]] ~~and~~ [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals. ~~Both~~ rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.		As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals. All three rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.

	By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is even powerful enough to let any [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] use the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial Regio]] (or another item that grants additional lore) to perform that ritual without any [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|ritual lore]] at all!		By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is not quite so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold or Art of the Deal - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] or [[Art of the Deal#Additional Targets\|fleet]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.

	It is not so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.

	==Rules==		==Rules==

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Foci}}		{{Foci}}
	* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]] ~~and~~ [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires ~~seven~~ ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and ~~two~~ measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires nine ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Foci}}		{{Foci}}
	* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]] and [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals.		* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]] and [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and two measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and two measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides. In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).		Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides. In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).

	As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the ''Mercantilist's Mask'' empowers the [[Streams of Silver]] and [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals. Both rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.		As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]] and [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals. Both rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.

	By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is even powerful enough to let any [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] use the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial Regio]] (or another item that grants additional lore) to perform that ritual without any [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|ritual lore]] at all!		By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is even powerful enough to let any [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] use the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial Regio]] (or another item that grants additional lore) to perform that ritual without any [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|ritual lore]] at all!
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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	* '''Form:''' Foci.		{{Foci}}
	* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]] and [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals.		* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]] and [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and two measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]]; three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]; three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]; and two measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]; It takes one month to make one of these items.

	~~[[Category:Magic Items]]~~
	~~[[Category:Foci]]~~

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MercMurlocMask.jpg\|align=right\|caption=A fish is a fine metaphor for the pursuit of wealth.\|title=A Mercantilist's Mask is often metallic, like the coins ~~it's~~ magic seeks to attract.\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MercMurlocMask.jpg\|align=right\|caption=A fish is a fine metaphor for the pursuit of wealth.\|title=A Mercantilist's Mask is often metallic, like the coins its magic seeks to attract.\|width=300}}
	==Description==		==Description==
	The Mercantilist's Mask provides the wearer with a greater understanding of the tides and rivers of wealth that flow through the Empire and beyond; they learn to better manipulate such forces to benefit business. It is rare for one of these masks not to incorporate a [[Wintermark]] rune - most often [[Pallas]] the Rune of Wealth. Some [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] make use of subtle [[Queros]] or serendipitous [[Ull]]. Outside Wintermark, the rune is often inscribed on the interior of the mask, often in such a way that it will rest just above the lips of the wearer.		The Mercantilist's Mask provides the wearer with a greater understanding of the tides and rivers of wealth that flow through the Empire and beyond; they learn to better manipulate such forces to benefit business. It is rare for one of these masks not to incorporate a [[Wintermark]] rune - most often [[Pallas]] the Rune of Wealth. Some [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] make use of subtle [[Queros]] or serendipitous [[Ull]]. Outside Wintermark, the rune is often inscribed on the interior of the mask, often in such a way that it will rest just above the lips of the wearer.

	These masks are seldom opulent or ~~bejeweled~~, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.		These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.

	Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides. In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).		Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides. In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).

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	As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the ''Mercantilist's Mask'' empowers the [[Streams of Silver]] and [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals. Both rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.		As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the ''Mercantilist's Mask'' empowers the [[Streams of Silver]] and [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals. Both rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.

			By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is even powerful enough to let any [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] use the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial Regio]] (or another item that grants additional lore) to perform that ritual without any [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|ritual lore]] at all!

			It is not so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.

	==Rules==		==Rules==

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	These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.		These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.

	Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides (as well as having obvious resonance with the [[~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~]] ritual). In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).		Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides (as well as having obvious resonance with the [[Winds of Fortune]] ritual). In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).

	As with all the magical masks, these [[:Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~]] rituals. All three rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.		As with all the magical masks, these [[:Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Winds of Fortune]] rituals. All three rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.

	By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is not quite so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold or ~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~ - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] or [[~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~#Additional Targets\|fleet]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.		By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is not quite so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold or Winds of Fortune - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] or [[Winds of Fortune#Additional Targets\|fleet]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.

	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Foci}}		{{Foci}}
	* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[~~Art~~ of ~~the Deal~~]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		* '''Effect:''' Gain 1 rank for the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Winds of Fortune]] rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]], three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]], and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Mercantilist's Mask requires five ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]], three measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]], and three measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.		These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.

	Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides. In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).		Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides (as well as having obvious resonance with the [[Art of the Deal]] ritual). In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).

	As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]] ~~and~~ [[Rivers of Gold]] rituals. ~~Both~~ rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.		As with all the magical masks, these [[Category:Foci\|foci]] are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals\|ritual]] magic. In this case, the Mercantilist's Mask empowers the [[Streams of Silver]], [[Rivers of Gold]], and [[Art of the Deal]] rituals. All three rituals deal with the accumulation of wealth; subtly nudging synchronicity to ensure a steady flow of coins into the pockets of a [[business]] owner.

	By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is even powerful enough to let any [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] use the [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|Imperial Regio]] (or another item that grants additional lore) to perform that ritual without any [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|ritual lore]] at all!		By itself, it will allow even a novice autumn ritualist to perform Streams of Silver without having mastered it and without the assistance of a coven. It is sufficient to empower that simple ritual enough to let a ritualist add one or two additional businesses to a performance depending on the mastery of the wearer. It is not quite so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold or Art of the Deal - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] or [[Art of the Deal#Additional Targets\|fleet]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.

	It is not so impactful when used to perform Rivers of Gold - in theory, it might allow a master of Autumn magic who is familiar with the ritual to perform it by themselves (perhaps one who has access to an appropriate [[Unguents_of_Falling_Leaves#Bronze Spider Balm\|potion]] or [[Melancholic_Staff\|ritual staff]]). More likely it will help a [[bands#Coven\|coven]] gather sufficient power to perform the ritual with limited mastery, or [[enchantment\|enchant]] an [[Rivers_of_Gold#Additional_Targets\|additional business]] that might otherwise be beyond their power with a single performance.

	==Rules==		==Rules==

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The Mercantilist's Mask provides the wearer with a greater understanding of the tides and rivers of wealth that flow through the Empire and beyond; they learn to better manipulate such forces to benefit business. It is rare for one of these masks not to incorporate a [[Wintermark]] rune - most often [[Pallas]] the Rune of Wealth. Some [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] make use of subtle [[Queros]] or serendipitous [[Ull]]. Outside Wintermark, the rune is often inscribed on the interior of the mask, often in such a way that it will rest just above the lips of the wearer.		The Mercantilist's Mask provides the wearer with a greater understanding of the tides and rivers of wealth that flow through the Empire and beyond; they learn to better manipulate such forces to benefit business. It is rare for one of these masks not to incorporate a [[Wintermark]] rune - most often [[Pallas]] the Rune of Wealth. Some [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] make use of subtle [[Queros]] or serendipitous [[Ull]]. Outside Wintermark, the rune is often inscribed on the interior of the mask, often in such a way that it will rest just above the lips of the wearer.

	These masks are seldom opulent or ~~bejeweled~~, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.		These masks are seldom opulent or bejewelled, instead preferring a subtle touch of gold trim or silver inlay on a plain and well crafted base. Coins are an obvious motif to include when fashioning such an item; in [[the Brass Coast]] a popular form of this mask is a lower-face veil composed of two dozen ring coins bound together with [[Materials#Orichalcum\|orichalcum]] wires called (unsurprisingly) a ''Veil of Rings''.

	Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides. In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).		Fish are sometimes used - the scales of a fish can appear metallic, and they navigate literal tides in the same way the magician seeks to navigate metaphoric economic tides. In [[Varushka]] the mask may be engraved with [[Varushka_religious_beliefs#The Virtuous Animals\|bees]], but a mask in the shape of a squirrel may also work well with the magic employed (the squirrel is wise, but it also collects and stores nuts in a way that has obvious resonance to the behaviour of a business owner).