Mystic scrolls of Estavus - Revision history

Twiggy at 00:35, 5 March 2026

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	Calls forth heralds from the Towers of Calx and Coom bearing gleaming brass arms and armour fashioned in the heart of a volcano. The potent armour and weaponsmithing tools they carry, and their supernatural ability to empower the armaments of others, allow them to provide a powerful boost to any military unit. The magical properties they impart lose their inner fire after a season of fighting, but during that time the military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes the [[Military_unit#Campaigning\|campaigning]] action (generally meaning it is assigned to support an [[Army]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|100\|5}}		Calls forth heralds from the Towers of Calx and Coom bearing gleaming brass arms and armour fashioned in the heart of a volcano. The potent armour and weaponsmithing tools they carry, and their supernatural ability to empower the armaments of others, allow them to provide a powerful boost to any military unit. The magical properties they impart lose their inner fire after a season of fighting, but during that time the military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes the [[Military_unit#Campaigning\|campaigning]] action (generally meaning it is assigned to support an [[Army]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|100\|5}}

	The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]] that lasts at least ten minutes: you are encouraged to seek out the best possible equipment for yourself and your followers.		The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]] that lasts at least ten minutes: ''you are encouraged to seek out the best possible equipment for yourself and your followers.''

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

Twiggy at 21:19, 4 March 2026

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	====Effects====		====Effects====
	Calls forth heralds from the Towers of Calx and Coom bearing ~~bleaming~~ brass arms and armour fashioned in the heart of a volcano. The potent armour and weaponsmithing tools they carry, and their supernatural ability to empower the armaments of others, allow them to provide a powerful boost to any military unit. The magical properties they impart lose their inner fire after a season of fighting, but during that time the military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes the [[Military_unit#Campaigning\|campaigning]] action (generally meaning it is assigned to support an [[Army]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|100\|5}}		Calls forth heralds from the Towers of Calx and Coom bearing gleaming brass arms and armour fashioned in the heart of a volcano. The potent armour and weaponsmithing tools they carry, and their supernatural ability to empower the armaments of others, allow them to provide a powerful boost to any military unit. The magical properties they impart lose their inner fire after a season of fighting, but during that time the military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes the [[Military_unit#Campaigning\|campaigning]] action (generally meaning it is assigned to support an [[Army]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|100\|5}}

	The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]] that lasts at least ten minutes: you are encouraged to seek out the best possible equipment for yourself and your followers.		The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]] that lasts at least ten minutes: you are encouraged to seek out the best possible equipment for yourself and your followers.

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Description

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	===Description===		===Description===
	This enchantment draws power from the great bastion of Ashlar which dominates the eastern face of the mountain of Shikal. The walls of the [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] reflect the enchantment, becoming bound with brass sigils that embody the mystic powers of stone, strength, and fire. These sigils glow faintly throughout, as if they had just been taken from the heat of a forge, and can sear the flesh of those who accidentally touch one causing serious burns. These are not [[runes]] as mortal magicians understand them - rather they are complex curling shapes that nonetheless seem to communicate the concept they represent directly to anyone who gazes on them. At the same time the walls are being reinforced, the [[~~forification~~#garrison\|garrison]] is supplemented with bronze constructs drawn from Estavus' realm. They sally force alongside the mortal defenders, protecting the territory where the fortification stands. They are especially eager to engage anyone foolish enough to lay siege to the fortress.		This enchantment draws power from the great bastion of Ashlar which dominates the eastern face of the mountain of Shikal. The walls of the [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] reflect the enchantment, becoming bound with brass sigils that embody the mystic powers of stone, strength, and fire. These sigils glow faintly throughout, as if they had just been taken from the heat of a forge, and can sear the flesh of those who accidentally touch one causing serious burns. These are not [[runes]] as mortal magicians understand them - rather they are complex curling shapes that nonetheless seem to communicate the concept they represent directly to anyone who gazes on them. At the same time the walls are being reinforced, the [[fortification#garrison\|garrison]] is supplemented with bronze constructs drawn from Estavus' realm. They sally force alongside the mortal defenders, protecting the territory where the fortification stands. They are especially eager to engage anyone foolish enough to lay siege to the fortress.

	Even while the constructs are on campaign alongside the garrison, the interior of the enchanted [[fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] is always warm - even swelteringly hot in places - and the air is sharp with the tang of smoke and molten metal. The garrison, and any [[military unit\|warband]] assigned to [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend the fortification]] will often report hearing the sounds of industry somewhere in the depths of the castle - great hammers striking metal and the hiss of hot blades being quenched.		Even while the constructs are on campaign alongside the garrison, the interior of the enchanted [[fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] is always warm - even swelteringly hot in places - and the air is sharp with the tang of smoke and molten metal. The garrison, and any [[military unit\|warband]] assigned to [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend the fortification]] will often report hearing the sounds of industry somewhere in the depths of the castle - great hammers striking metal and the hiss of hot blades being quenched.

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	<tr><td style="white-space:nowrap;">[[#Accoutrements of War\|Accoutrements of War]]</td><td>Enchants a military unit with additional strength when supporting an army.</td><td style="text-align: center;">20</td></tr>		<tr><td style="white-space:nowrap;">[[#Accoutrements of War\|Accoutrements of War]]</td><td>Enchants a military unit with additional strength when supporting an army.</td><td style="text-align: center;">20</td></tr>
	<tr><td style="white-space:nowrap;">[[#Hammers of Fury\|Hammers of Fury]]</td><td>Enchants a territory to allow an army to muster faster, and changes the production of mines.</td><td style="text-align: center;">80</td></tr>		<tr><td style="white-space:nowrap;">[[#Hammers of Fury\|Hammers of Fury]]</td><td>Enchants a territory to allow an army to muster faster, and changes the production of mines.</td><td style="text-align: center;">80</td></tr>
	<tr><td style="white-space:nowrap;">[[#Ramparts of Ashlar\|Ramparts of Ashlar]]</td><td>Enchants a fortification ~~to greatly increase its~~ strength.</td><td style="text-align: center;">~~150~~</td></tr>		<tr><td style="white-space:nowrap;">[[#Ramparts of Ashlar\|Ramparts of Ashlar]]</td><td>Enchants a fortification increasing the garrison's effective strength by 3,000 for the next season.</td><td style="text-align: center;">120</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
	<quote by="Declaration of Concord, Summer Solstice, 221YE">This Conclave agrees to seek the approval of the Bronze Artisan and implore them to bestow upon us such accoutrements of war as she sees fit to grant.</quote>		<quote by="Declaration of Concord, Summer Solstice, 221YE">This Conclave agrees to seek the approval of the Bronze Artisan and implore them to bestow upon us such accoutrements of war as she sees fit to grant.</quote>

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Description

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	===Description===		===Description===
	This enchantment draws power from the great bastion of Ashlar which dominates the eastern face of the mountain of Shikal. The walls of the [[fortification]] ~~are~~ bound with brass sigils that embody the mystic powers of stone, strength, and fire. These sigils glow faintly throughout, as if they had just been taken from the heat of a forge, and can sear the flesh of those who accidentally touch one causing serious burns. These are not [[runes]] as mortal magicians understand them - rather they are complex curling shapes that nonetheless seem to communicate the concept they represent directly to anyone who gazes on them. At the same time the walls are being reinforced, the garrison ~~will be~~ supplemented with bronze constructs drawn from Estavus' realm, ~~who protect~~ the ~~walls and relentlessly~~ engage anyone ~~who attempts~~ to lay siege to the fortress.		This enchantment draws power from the great bastion of Ashlar which dominates the eastern face of the mountain of Shikal. The walls of the [[fortification#bastion\|bastion]] reflect the enchantment, becoming bound with brass sigils that embody the mystic powers of stone, strength, and fire. These sigils glow faintly throughout, as if they had just been taken from the heat of a forge, and can sear the flesh of those who accidentally touch one causing serious burns. These are not [[runes]] as mortal magicians understand them - rather they are complex curling shapes that nonetheless seem to communicate the concept they represent directly to anyone who gazes on them. At the same time the walls are being reinforced, the [[forification#garrison\|garrison]] is supplemented with bronze constructs drawn from Estavus' realm. They sally force alongside the mortal defenders, protecting the territory where the fortification stands. They are especially eager to engage anyone foolish enough to lay siege to the fortress.

			Even while the constructs are on campaign alongside the garrison, the interior of the enchanted [[fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] is always warm - even swelteringly hot in places - and the air is sharp with the tang of smoke and molten metal. The garrison, and any [[military unit\|warband]] assigned to [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend the fortification]] will often report hearing the sounds of industry somewhere in the depths of the castle - great hammers striking metal and the hiss of hot blades being quenched.

	Regardless of exterior conditions, the interior of the enchanted fortification is always warm - even swelteringly hot in places - and the air is sharp with the tang of smoke and molten metal. The garrison, and any [[military unit\|warband]] assigned to [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend the fortification]] will often report hearing the sounds of industry somewhere in the depths of the castle - great hammers striking metal and the hiss of hot blades being quenched.
	===Common Elements===		===Common Elements===
	The ritual should include an evocation of Estavus, the great fire mountain of Shikal, and the bronze bastion of Ashlar. Other elements that seem to resonate with the ritual include the rune [[Verys]], the constellation of [[the Oak]] (albeit in a more metallic aspect than magicians are traditionally familiar with), [[the Captain]] and [[the Blade]], and the heraldic magic figure of the [[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|fire dragon]].		The ritual should include an evocation of Estavus, the great fire mountain of Shikal, and the bronze bastion of Ashlar. Other elements that seem to resonate with the ritual include the rune [[Verys]], the constellation of [[the Oak]] (albeit in a more metallic aspect than magicians are traditionally familiar with), [[the Captain]] and [[the Blade]], and the heraldic magic figure of the [[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|fire dragon]].

Rafferty: /* Ramparts of Ashlar */ Fortification update

2026-02-03T16:24:01Z

Ramparts of Ashlar: Fortification update

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	==Ramparts of Ashlar==		==Ramparts of Ashlar==
	===Rules===		===Rules===
	====Autumn Magnitude ~~150~~====		====Autumn Magnitude 120====
	====Performing the Ritual====		====Performing the Ritual====
	{{Casting time\|10}} {{Imperial Reduction}}		{{Casting time\|10}} {{Imperial Reduction}}
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	====Effects====		====Effects====
	~~The target~~ fortification ~~gains an additional 3,000 strength~~. The garrison is supplemented with bronze constructs drawn from the Autumn realm, while the walls themselves are bound with peculiar brass sigils evoking concepts of stone, strength, and fire.		This ritual calls on the power of [[Estavus]] to defend a [[fortification]]. The garrison is supplemented with bronze constructs drawn from the Autumn realm, while the walls themselves are bound with peculiar brass sigils evoking concepts of stone, strength, and fire. The fortification is supported by a defensive force of 3,000, similar to that provided by [[military unit\|military units]] taking a [[military unit#Guarding\|guarding]] action to support it. This means that if the fortification has an intact [[fortification#Garrison\|garrison]], its fighting strength is increased. If there is no active garrison, the force will instead defend the walls of the [[fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] associated with the fortification providing 3,000 defensive force in that [[territory#Regions\|region]] which helps defend it and will inflict casualties against a force attacking the region containing the bastion.

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

Twiggy at 02:15, 22 January 2026

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	====Effects====		====Effects====
	Enchants the forges, foundries, and smithies throughout a territory. These sites are infused with the heat of Shikal's forges, and able to forge the arms and armour needed to equip an army with supernatural speed. This reduces the time needed to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Recruitment\|muster an army]] in the [[territory]] by one season.		Enchants the forges, foundries, and smithies throughout a territory. These sites are infused with the heat of Shikal's forges, and able to forge the arms and armour needed to equip an army with supernatural speed. This reduces the time needed to [[Army#Recruitment\|muster an army]] in the [[territory]] by one season.

	[[Mine\|Mines]] throughout the territory will see their production of metals reduced by two ingots, but will each gain one pouch of [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|Warm Ashes]] in their place.		[[Mine\|Mines]] throughout the territory will see their production of metals reduced by two ingots, but will each gain one pouch of [[Vis#Warm Ashes\|Warm Ashes]] in their place.

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	===Common Elements===		===Common Elements===
	The ritual should include an evocation of Estavus, the great fire mountain of Shikal, and the endless forges, smithies, and foundries that turn the great volcanic city into such a hive of productivity. Other elements that seem to resonate with the ritual include the rune [[Pallas]] (which has a strong affinity for crafting items), the constellation of [[the Mountain]] (both as an image of Shikal, and in the context of overcoming it perhaps with the aid of [[the Chain]]), the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgical]] elements of [[the Captain]], [[the Prince]],and [[the Coin]], and the heraldic magic figure of the [[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|fire dragon]] that seems to have a sympathy for any of Estavus' rituals that deal with creation and destruction.		The ritual should include an evocation of Estavus, the great fire mountain of Shikal, and the endless forges, smithies, and foundries that turn the great volcanic city into such a hive of productivity. Other elements that seem to resonate with the ritual include the rune [[Pallas]] (which has a strong affinity for crafting items), the constellation of [[the Mountain]] (both as an image of Shikal, and in the context of overcoming it perhaps with the aid of [[the Chain]]), the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgical]] elements of [[the Captain]], [[the Prince]],and [[the Coin]], and the heraldic magic figure of the [[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|fire dragon]] that seems to have a sympathy for any of Estavus' rituals that deal with creation and destruction.
	<quote by="The Vate's Path, by Gwendolyn Seekers Run">The ~~Realm~~ of Autumn is dissonant with destruction, but the forges of the Prince of Shikal know no such limits. They churn out the machineries of devastation, each one destined for a distant war where they bring death and ruin in equal measures.</quote>		<quote by="The Vate's Path, by Gwendolyn Seekers Run">The realm of Autumn is dissonant with destruction, but the forges of the Prince of Shikal know no such limits. They churn out the machineries of devastation, each one destined for a distant war where they bring death and ruin in equal measures.</quote>

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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	{{enchantment}}		{{enchantment}}
	====Effects====		====Effects====
	Calls forth heralds from the Towers of Calx and Coom bearing bleaming brass arms and armour fashioned in the heart of a volcano. The potent armour and weaponsmithing tools they carry, and their supernatural ability to empower the armaments of others, allow them to provide a powerful boost to any military unit. The magical properties they impart lose their inner fire after a season of fighting, but during that time the military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes the [[Military_unit#Campaigning\|campaigning]] action (generally meaning it is assigned to support an [[~~Imperial army~~]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|100\|5}}		Calls forth heralds from the Towers of Calx and Coom bearing bleaming brass arms and armour fashioned in the heart of a volcano. The potent armour and weaponsmithing tools they carry, and their supernatural ability to empower the armaments of others, allow them to provide a powerful boost to any military unit. The magical properties they impart lose their inner fire after a season of fighting, but during that time the military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes the [[Military_unit#Campaigning\|campaigning]] action (generally meaning it is assigned to support an [[Army]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|100\|5}}

	The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]] that lasts at least ten minutes: you are encouraged to seek out the best possible equipment for yourself and your followers.		The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]] that lasts at least ten minutes: you are encouraged to seek out the best possible equipment for yourself and your followers.

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

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

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	There is no practical way for the Conclave to [[Imperial_lore\|add one of these rituals to Imperial lore]], and no way to get them into [[Imperial lore]]. Either or both would only be possible as a consequence of a further bargain with Estavus. It is also not possible to use an [[arcane projection]] to [[Limits_of_magic#Sharing_Ritual_Lore\|share ritual lore]] - new magicians will only be able to master these rituals as a result of some kind of deal with the Forgemistress.		There is no practical way for the Conclave to [[Imperial_lore\|add one of these rituals to Imperial lore]], and no way to get them into [[Imperial lore]]. Either or both would only be possible as a consequence of a further bargain with Estavus. It is also not possible to use an [[arcane projection]] to [[Limits_of_magic#Sharing_Ritual_Lore\|share ritual lore]] - new magicians will only be able to master these rituals as a result of some kind of deal with the Forgemistress.

	Each of these rituals draws directly on the power of the ''Prince of Shikal''. Should the eternal ever be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] the rituals would still function, but would be illegal to perform. Each also comes with an ''[[Eternals_and_rituals#Communication_and_Gifts\|assurance]]'' - a restriction that Estavus has placed on the ritual. If this restriction is transgressed, the eternal will withdraw her power and the ritual will become useless from that point onwards.		Each of these rituals draws directly on the power of the ''Prince of Shikal''. Should the eternal ever be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|Enmity]] by the [[Conclave]] the rituals would still function, but would be illegal to perform. Each also comes with an ''[[Eternals_and_rituals#Communication_and_Gifts\|assurance]]'' - a restriction that Estavus has placed on the ritual. If this restriction is transgressed, the eternal will withdraw her power and the ritual will become useless from that point onwards.
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	<tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Magnitude</th></tr>		<tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Magnitude</th></tr>