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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes a [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] action (such as supporting a [[fortification]] or undertaking [[~~Adventure~~#Mercenary Work\|mercenary work]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}		The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes a [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] action (such as supporting a [[fortification]] or undertaking [[Venture#Mercenary Work\|mercenary work]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}

	When the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a short lived [[roleplaying effect]] that persists for at least ten minutes: ''you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success.''		When the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a short lived [[roleplaying effect]] that persists for at least ten minutes: ''you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success.''

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	This ritual enhances a small military force, using a connection to its leader to spread magic through the entire unit. It was designed to be used to enchant units of sentinels, but is equally ~~effecive~~ on warriors of all nations and all walks of life. It is common to include a banner or standard that represents the [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Essence\|essence]] of the warband, and serves as a focus for the power of the ritual. The target is expected to be armed and armoured, as if for war, and may be called on to offer an [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Assurance\|assurance]] of their willingness to commit themselves to victory in a chosen endeavour. The ritual is commonly performed outside, during daylight hours. If it must be used at night or indoors, it is common to ensure that the casting is as brightly lit as possible - [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Illumination\|illumination]] dispels darkness and drives way confusion and mystery. For a similar reason, having several [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Witness\|witnesses]] who are not participants themselves is considered valuable to the working - especially if they are people who have fought alongside the target or their warband before.		This ritual enhances a small military force, using a connection to its leader to spread magic through the entire unit. It was designed to be used to enchant units of sentinels, but is equally effective on warriors of all nations and all walks of life. It is common to include a banner or standard that represents the [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Essence\|essence]] of the warband, and serves as a focus for the power of the ritual. The target is expected to be armed and armoured, as if for war, and may be called on to offer an [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Assurance\|assurance]] of their willingness to commit themselves to victory in a chosen endeavour. The ritual is commonly performed outside, during daylight hours. If it must be used at night or indoors, it is common to ensure that the casting is as brightly lit as possible - [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Illumination\|illumination]] dispels darkness and drives way confusion and mystery. For a similar reason, having several [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Witness\|witnesses]] who are not participants themselves is considered valuable to the working - especially if they are people who have fought alongside the target or their warband before.

	Other common elements include the invocation of [[paragons and exemplars]] of [[Vigilance]] and [[Wisdom]], as well as calling on the name of the [[Zakalwe\|Master Strategist]]. Other elements might include [[Dawn hearth magic#Girding\|girding]] the military leader, recounting their [[heroism\|heroic]] deeds or prior campaigns where they and their soldiers have fought, or evoking the constellation of [[the Mountain]] or [[the Oak]]. The [[Tykonus\|Rune of Victory]] and the [[Aesh\|Rune of Thought]] are especially resonant with this ritual, as are the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgical]] [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|personae]] of [[the Bishop]] and [[the Captain]].		Other common elements include the invocation of [[paragons and exemplars]] of [[Vigilance]] and [[Wisdom]], as well as calling on the name of the [[Zakalwe\|Master Strategist]]. Other elements might include [[Dawn hearth magic#Girding\|girding]] the military leader, recounting their [[heroism\|heroic]] deeds or prior campaigns where they and their soldiers have fought, or evoking the constellation of [[the Mountain]] or [[the Oak]]. The [[Tykonus\|Rune of Victory]] and the [[Aesh\|Rune of Thought]] are especially resonant with this ritual, as are the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgical]] [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|personae]] of [[the Bishop]] and [[the Captain]].

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Description

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	The source of the ritual, ''the Guardian Gate'' was written during the reign of [[Empress Varkula]] by ''Atallanna of Willstone''. An experienced [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle mage]], Atallanna was a proud [[sentinel]] for much of her life before eventually retiring to expand her [[arete]] through the study of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|ritual magic]]. A self-confessed middling-magician she nonetheless rose to become one of the first [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge\|Provosts of the Halls of Knowledge]]. During her tenure she worked almost exclusively on rituals with military applications; her experience as a sentinel and events during the [[Imperial_history#.28125_YE.29_Assimilation_of_Zenith\|assimilation of Zenith]] established a life-long commitment to using magic to support the defenders of Urizen. ''The Guardian Gate'' is a short book of advice for magicians who support sentinels that also contains four of the rituals she devised as Provost.		The source of the ritual, ''the Guardian Gate'' was written during the reign of [[Empress Varkula]] by ''Atallanna of Willstone''. An experienced [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle mage]], Atallanna was a proud [[sentinel]] for much of her life before eventually retiring to expand her [[arete]] through the study of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|ritual magic]]. A self-confessed middling-magician she nonetheless rose to become one of the first [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge\|Provosts of the Halls of Knowledge]]. During her tenure she worked almost exclusively on rituals with military applications; her experience as a sentinel and events during the [[Imperial_history#.28125_YE.29_Assimilation_of_Zenith\|assimilation of Zenith]] established a life-long commitment to using magic to support the defenders of Urizen. ''The Guardian Gate'' is a short book of advice for magicians who support sentinels that also contains four of the rituals she devised as Provost.

	~~Several~~ magicians have compared ~~this ritual~~ to [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]], as it fosters cooperation between soldiers, hones strategic and tactical [[Day_magic#Divination\|awareness]], and helps warriors remain calm and [[Day_magic#Focus\|focused]] even when surrounded by violent chaos. It has practical, direct effects as well; those [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with ''Peregrine and Ichimos'' become keenly attuned to the right moment to act, gaining access to reservoirs of [[Day_magic#Mastery\|patience]] coupled with the ability to strike with deadly [[Day_magic#Force\|force]] comparable to that granted by the more personal enchantment of [[Horizon's Razor Edge]].		The ritual takes its name from two key [[Sentinel#History\|historical battles]] where the sentinels of Urizen learnt important strategic and tactical lessons. Some magicians have compared it to [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]], as it fosters cooperation between soldiers, hones strategic and tactical [[Day_magic#Divination\|awareness]], and helps warriors remain calm and [[Day_magic#Focus\|focused]] even when surrounded by violent chaos. It has practical, direct effects as well; those [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with ''Peregrine and Ichimos'' become keenly attuned to the right moment to act, gaining access to reservoirs of [[Day_magic#Mastery\|patience]] coupled with the ability to strike with deadly [[Day_magic#Force\|force]] comparable to that granted by the more personal enchantment of [[Horizon's Razor Edge]].

			While the ritual empowers soldiers to [[Military unit#Guarding\|defend, guard, and protect]], it does not encourage them to remain passive. Rather it helps them to determine the best way to apply their strength and training to ensure the best outcome - cutting the head from the snake with a single stroke rather than fighting an exhausting battle that sees them crushed in the beast's coils, to use one sentinel's metaphor.

	While the ritual empowers soldiers to [[Military unit#Guarding\|defend, guard, and protect]], it does not encourage them to remain passive. Rather it helps them to determine the best way to apply their strength and training to ensure the best outcome - cutting the head from the snake with a single stroke rather than fighting an exhausting battle that sees them crushed in the beast's coils, to use one sentinel's metaphor.
	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	This ritual enhances a small military force, using a connection to its leader to spread magic through the entire unit. It was designed to be used to enchant units of sentinels, but is equally effecive on warriors of all nations and all walks of life. It is common to include a banner or standard that represents the [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Essence\|essence]] of the warband, and serves as a focus for the power of the ritual. The target is expected to be armed and armoured, as if for war, and may be called on to offer an [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Assurance\|assurance]] of their willingness to commit themselves to victory in a chosen endeavour. The ritual is commonly performed outside, during daylight hours. If it must be used at night or indoors, it is common to ensure that the casting is as brightly lit as possible - [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Illumination\|illumination]] dispels darkness and drives way confusion and mystery. For a similar reason, having several [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Witness\|witnesses]] who are not participants themselves is considered valuable to the working - especially if they are people who have fought alongside the target or their warband before.		This ritual enhances a small military force, using a connection to its leader to spread magic through the entire unit. It was designed to be used to enchant units of sentinels, but is equally effecive on warriors of all nations and all walks of life. It is common to include a banner or standard that represents the [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Essence\|essence]] of the warband, and serves as a focus for the power of the ritual. The target is expected to be armed and armoured, as if for war, and may be called on to offer an [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Assurance\|assurance]] of their willingness to commit themselves to victory in a chosen endeavour. The ritual is commonly performed outside, during daylight hours. If it must be used at night or indoors, it is common to ensure that the casting is as brightly lit as possible - [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Illumination\|illumination]] dispels darkness and drives way confusion and mystery. For a similar reason, having several [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Witness\|witnesses]] who are not participants themselves is considered valuable to the working - especially if they are people who have fought alongside the target or their warband before.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=NBUrizen.jpg\|caption=This ritual is part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen Lore\|Urizen lore]] rather than [[Imperial lore]].\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=NBUrizen.jpg\|caption=This ritual is part of [[Urizen magical traditions#Urizen Lore\|Urizen lore]] rather than [[Imperial lore]].\|align=right\|width=200}}
	==Rules==		==Rules==
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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it ~~is assigned to~~ [[Military_unit#~~Support_Army~~\|~~support an army~~]] or [[~~Military_unit~~#~~Defend_Fortification~~\|~~defend a fortification~~]]. {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}		The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it takes a [[Military_unit#Guarding\|guarding]] action (such as supporting a [[fortification]] or undertaking [[Adventure#Mercenary Work\|mercenary work]]). {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}

	~~While~~ the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a roleplaying effect: you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success. ~~The effect persists for at least ten minutes after the ritual is complete.~~		When the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a short lived [[roleplaying effect]] that persists for at least ten minutes: ''you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success.''

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}

	{{Downtime buff}}

	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional military units controlled by members of the same [[Groups#Banners\|banner]]. Each additional military unit increases the magnitude by 6. The character who controls each unit must be present throughout the ritual.		This ritual can affect additional military units controlled by members of the same [[Groups#Banners\|banner]]. Each additional military unit increases the magnitude by 6. The character who controls each unit must be present throughout the ritual.
	==Description==		==Description==
	~~TBC~~		This ritual was one of the earliest to become part of [[Urizen lore]], alongside the similarly martially inclined [[Guardian Gate]], [[Irresistible Stance of Force and Focus]] and [[Arete and the Fields of War]]. The four rituals were included in a grimoire named for the first of those rituals - ''The Guardian Gate''. The rituals were [[Gift of Knowledge\|submitted]] to the [[Phaleron\|Celestial Library]], and added to the store of wisdom collected at [[Morrow#Grand_Library_of_Canterspire\|Canterspire]] in 383YE.

			In the wake of the [[Ratify_treaty_with_the_Grendel_Autumn_383YE\|peace treaty]] that [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Concedence\|ceded]] [[Spiral#Ankra\|Ankra]], [[Spiral#Cinion\|Cinion]] and [[Spiral#Ateri\|Ateri]] to the Grendel, several [[arbiter\|arbiters]] of [[Spire#citadel\|citadels]] in various parts of [[Urizen]] met at the [[Redoubt#The_Court_of_the_White_Fountain\|Court of the White Fountain]] in [[Redoubt]] to discuss the challenges of protecting their nation. They made a decision to offer ''The Guardian Gate'' for inclusion in Urizen lore. The meeting appointed arbiter '''Lutia of Willstone''' was responsible for overseeing this process, not least because they were a descendant of the original author. Lutia and her fellow [[sentinel\|sentinels]] wanted [[Some_heavenly_music#True_Strength\|no particular payment]], offering their rituals freely and without any strings attached because, as the gathering at the Citadel of the White Flame ultimately agreed, it was the correct thing to do.
			<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Atallanna of Willstone, The Guardian Gate">Anyone who forgets what history teaches will keep making the same mistakes over and over. Peregrine teaches us not only the importance of cutting the head from the beast if you wish to defeat it but that victory always comes at a price. Ichimos taught us that even when we are not at war we should be preparing for war; you can never be too well defended. Historical examples both; I fear that whenever you are reading this there have been many more excellent lessons bought and paid for in the blood of sentinels.</quote></div>
			The source of the ritual, ''the Guardian Gate'' was written during the reign of [[Empress Varkula]] by ''Atallanna of Willstone''. An experienced [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle mage]], Atallanna was a proud [[sentinel]] for much of her life before eventually retiring to expand her [[arete]] through the study of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|ritual magic]]. A self-confessed middling-magician she nonetheless rose to become one of the first [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge\|Provosts of the Halls of Knowledge]]. During her tenure she worked almost exclusively on rituals with military applications; her experience as a sentinel and events during the [[Imperial_history#.28125_YE.29_Assimilation_of_Zenith\|assimilation of Zenith]] established a life-long commitment to using magic to support the defenders of Urizen. ''The Guardian Gate'' is a short book of advice for magicians who support sentinels that also contains four of the rituals she devised as Provost.

			Several magicians have compared this ritual to [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]], as it fosters cooperation between soldiers, hones strategic and tactical [[Day_magic#Divination\|awareness]], and helps warriors remain calm and [[Day_magic#Focus\|focused]] even when surrounded by violent chaos. It has practical, direct effects as well; those [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with ''Peregrine and Ichimos'' become keenly attuned to the right moment to act, gaining access to reservoirs of [[Day_magic#Mastery\|patience]] coupled with the ability to strike with deadly [[Day_magic#Force\|force]] comparable to that granted by the more personal enchantment of [[Horizon's Razor Edge]].

			While the ritual empowers soldiers to [[Military unit#Guarding\|defend, guard, and protect]], it does not encourage them to remain passive. Rather it helps them to determine the best way to apply their strength and training to ensure the best outcome - cutting the head from the snake with a single stroke rather than fighting an exhausting battle that sees them crushed in the beast's coils, to use one sentinel's metaphor.
	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	~~TBC~~		This ritual enhances a small military force, using a connection to its leader to spread magic through the entire unit. It was designed to be used to enchant units of sentinels, but is equally effecive on warriors of all nations and all walks of life. It is common to include a banner or standard that represents the [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Essence\|essence]] of the warband, and serves as a focus for the power of the ritual. The target is expected to be armed and armoured, as if for war, and may be called on to offer an [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Assurance\|assurance]] of their willingness to commit themselves to victory in a chosen endeavour. The ritual is commonly performed outside, during daylight hours. If it must be used at night or indoors, it is common to ensure that the casting is as brightly lit as possible - [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Illumination\|illumination]] dispels darkness and drives way confusion and mystery. For a similar reason, having several [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Witness\|witnesses]] who are not participants themselves is considered valuable to the working - especially if they are people who have fought alongside the target or their warband before.

			Other common elements include the invocation of [[paragons and exemplars]] of [[Vigilance]] and [[Wisdom]], as well as calling on the name of the [[Zakalwe\|Master Strategist]]. Other elements might include [[Dawn hearth magic#Girding\|girding]] the military leader, recounting their [[heroism\|heroic]] deeds or prior campaigns where they and their soldiers have fought, or evoking the constellation of [[the Mountain]] or [[the Oak]]. The [[Tykonus\|Rune of Victory]] and the [[Aesh\|Rune of Thought]] are especially resonant with this ritual, as are the [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgical]] [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|personae]] of [[the Bishop]] and [[the Captain]].
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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it is assigned to [[Military_unit#Support_Army\|support an army]] or [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend a fortification]]. {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}		The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it is assigned to [[Military_unit#Support_Army\|support an army]] or [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend a fortification]]. {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}

	The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]]: they are immediately reminded of any military threats, unresolved grudges or slights against themselves or the things they hold dear, and feel an urge to immediately set about dealing with those threats, grudges or slights. The effect persists for at least ten minutes after the ritual is complete.


	While the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a roleplaying effect: you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success. The effect persists for at least ten minutes after the ritual is complete.		While the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a roleplaying effect: you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success. The effect persists for at least ten minutes after the ritual is complete.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it is assigned to [[Military_unit#Support_Army\|support an army]] or [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend a fortification]]. {{Military Unit Strength\|~~100~~\|5}}		The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it is assigned to [[Military_unit#Support_Army\|support an army]] or [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification\|defend a fortification]]. {{Military Unit Strength\|40\|2}}

	The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]]: they are immediately reminded of any military threats, unresolved grudges or slights against themselves or the things they hold dear, and feel an urge to immediately set about dealing with those threats, grudges or slights. The effect persists for at least ten minutes after the ritual is complete.		The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]]: they are immediately reminded of any military threats, unresolved grudges or slights against themselves or the things they hold dear, and feel an urge to immediately set about dealing with those threats, grudges or slights. The effect persists for at least ten minutes after the ritual is complete.

	~~The target military unit gains a bonus to both its effectiveness when it supports an army or defends a fortification.~~

	~~The enchantment increases the military strength of the unit by 40 whenver it supports an army of defends a fortification.~~		While the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a roleplaying effect: you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success. The effect persists for at least ten minutes after the ritual is complete.

	While the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a roleplaying effect: you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success.

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}
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	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional military units controlled by members of the same [[Groups#Banners\|banner]]. Each additional military unit increases the magnitude by 15. The character who controls each unit must be present throughout the ritual.		This ritual can affect additional military units controlled by members of the same [[Groups#Banners\|banner]]. Each additional military unit increases the magnitude by 6. The character who controls each unit must be present throughout the ritual.

	==Description==		==Description==
	TBC		TBC

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==Rules==
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{{Urizen Lore}}
===Performing the Ritual===
{{Casting time|2}} {{Target Resource|[[military unit]]}}

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===Effects===
The military unit gains a significant bonus to its effectiveness when it is assigned to [[Military_unit#Support_Army|support an army]] or [[Military_unit#Defend_Fortification|defend a fortification]]. {{Military Unit Strength|100|5}}

The character who controls the military unit experiences a short-lived [[roleplaying effect]]: they are immediately reminded of any military threats, unresolved grudges or slights against themselves or the things they hold dear, and feel an urge to immediately set about dealing with those threats, grudges or slights. The effect persists for at least ten minutes after the ritual is complete.

The target military unit gains a bonus to both its effectiveness when it supports an army or defends a fortification.

The enchantment increases the military strength of the unit by 40 whenver it supports an army of defends a fortification.

While the military unit is enchanted the character who controls it experiences a roleplaying effect: you are always looking for opportunities to cooperate with others; the success of a group you belong to becomes more important to you than your own success.

{{Season Duration}}

{{Downtime buff}}

===Additional Targets===
This ritual can affect additional military units controlled by members of the same [[Groups#Banners|banner]]. Each additional military unit increases the magnitude by 15. The character who controls each unit must be present throughout the ritual.

==Description==
TBC
==Common Elements==
TBC
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	The source of the ritual, ''the Guardian Gate'' was written during the reign of [[Empress Varkula]] by ''Atallanna of Willstone''. An experienced [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle mage]], Atallanna was a proud [[sentinel]] for much of her life before eventually retiring to expand her [[arete]] through the study of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|ritual magic]]. A self-confessed middling-magician she nonetheless rose to become one of the first [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge\|Provosts of the Halls of Knowledge]]. During her tenure she worked almost exclusively on rituals with military applications; her experience as a sentinel and events during the [[Imperial_history#.28125_YE.29_Assimilation_of_Zenith\|assimilation of Zenith]] established a life-long commitment to using magic to support the defenders of Urizen. ''The Guardian Gate'' is a short book of advice for magicians who support sentinels that also contains four of the rituals she devised as Provost.		The source of the ritual, ''the Guardian Gate'' was written during the reign of [[Empress Varkula]] by ''Atallanna of Willstone''. An experienced [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle mage]], Atallanna was a proud [[sentinel]] for much of her life before eventually retiring to expand her [[arete]] through the study of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|ritual magic]]. A self-confessed middling-magician she nonetheless rose to become one of the first [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge\|Provosts of the Halls of Knowledge]]. During her tenure she worked almost exclusively on rituals with military applications; her experience as a sentinel and events during the [[Imperial_history#.28125_YE.29_Assimilation_of_Zenith\|assimilation of Zenith]] established a life-long commitment to using magic to support the defenders of Urizen. ''The Guardian Gate'' is a short book of advice for magicians who support sentinels that also contains four of the rituals she devised as Provost.

	~~Several~~ magicians have compared ~~this ritual~~ to [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]], as it fosters cooperation between soldiers, hones strategic and tactical [[Day_magic#Divination\|awareness]], and helps warriors remain calm and [[Day_magic#Focus\|focused]] even when surrounded by violent chaos. It has practical, direct effects as well; those [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with ''Peregrine and Ichimos'' become keenly attuned to the right moment to act, gaining access to reservoirs of [[Day_magic#Mastery\|patience]] coupled with the ability to strike with deadly [[Day_magic#Force\|force]] comparable to that granted by the more personal enchantment of [[Horizon's Razor Edge]].		The ritual takes its name from two key [[Sentinel#History\|historical battles]] where the sentinels of Urizen learnt important strategic and tactical lessons. Some magicians have compared it to [[Clarity of the Master Strategist]], as it fosters cooperation between soldiers, hones strategic and tactical [[Day_magic#Divination\|awareness]], and helps warriors remain calm and [[Day_magic#Focus\|focused]] even when surrounded by violent chaos. It has practical, direct effects as well; those [[enchantment\|enchanted]] with ''Peregrine and Ichimos'' become keenly attuned to the right moment to act, gaining access to reservoirs of [[Day_magic#Mastery\|patience]] coupled with the ability to strike with deadly [[Day_magic#Force\|force]] comparable to that granted by the more personal enchantment of [[Horizon's Razor Edge]].

			While the ritual empowers soldiers to [[Military unit#Guarding\|defend, guard, and protect]], it does not encourage them to remain passive. Rather it helps them to determine the best way to apply their strength and training to ensure the best outcome - cutting the head from the snake with a single stroke rather than fighting an exhausting battle that sees them crushed in the beast's coils, to use one sentinel's metaphor.

	While the ritual empowers soldiers to [[Military unit#Guarding\|defend, guard, and protect]], it does not encourage them to remain passive. Rather it helps them to determine the best way to apply their strength and training to ensure the best outcome - cutting the head from the snake with a single stroke rather than fighting an exhausting battle that sees them crushed in the beast's coils, to use one sentinel's metaphor.
	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	This ritual enhances a small military force, using a connection to its leader to spread magic through the entire unit. It was designed to be used to enchant units of sentinels, but is equally effecive on warriors of all nations and all walks of life. It is common to include a banner or standard that represents the [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Essence\|essence]] of the warband, and serves as a focus for the power of the ritual. The target is expected to be armed and armoured, as if for war, and may be called on to offer an [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Assurance\|assurance]] of their willingness to commit themselves to victory in a chosen endeavour. The ritual is commonly performed outside, during daylight hours. If it must be used at night or indoors, it is common to ensure that the casting is as brightly lit as possible - [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Illumination\|illumination]] dispels darkness and drives way confusion and mystery. For a similar reason, having several [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Witness\|witnesses]] who are not participants themselves is considered valuable to the working - especially if they are people who have fought alongside the target or their warband before.		This ritual enhances a small military force, using a connection to its leader to spread magic through the entire unit. It was designed to be used to enchant units of sentinels, but is equally effecive on warriors of all nations and all walks of life. It is common to include a banner or standard that represents the [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Essence\|essence]] of the warband, and serves as a focus for the power of the ritual. The target is expected to be armed and armoured, as if for war, and may be called on to offer an [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Assurance\|assurance]] of their willingness to commit themselves to victory in a chosen endeavour. The ritual is commonly performed outside, during daylight hours. If it must be used at night or indoors, it is common to ensure that the casting is as brightly lit as possible - [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Illumination\|illumination]] dispels darkness and drives way confusion and mystery. For a similar reason, having several [[Urizen_hearth_magic#Witness\|witnesses]] who are not participants themselves is considered valuable to the working - especially if they are people who have fought alongside the target or their warband before.