Pilgrim's Shield - Revision history

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

2026-01-15T21:30:01Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	While a pilgrim's shield may be inscribed with a rune, usually one that is connected to a virtue, it is much more common for these items to be decorated with symbols appropriate to either a specific virtue or the way as a whole such as the labyrinth or the seven-spoked wheel.		While a pilgrim's shield may be inscribed with a rune, usually one that is connected to a virtue, it is much more common for these items to be decorated with symbols appropriate to either a specific virtue or the way as a whole such as the labyrinth or the seven-spoked wheel.

	The most well-known pilgrim's shields are the artefacts known as the ''Shields of the Seven Pilgrims'', forged in the time of [[Empress Teleri]] by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] Ezkiah the [[Benefactor]] and presented to seven heroes who exemplified the virtues of [[The Way]]. The decision about which champion would wield each shield was made by the [[Cardinal]] of the appropriate Virtue Assembly, and the bearer wielded some influence in that assembly. The shields were wielded by respected champions until they were all lost to the [[Druj]] in 367YE - a serious blow to the pride of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]].		The most well-known pilgrim's shields are the artefacts known as the ''Shields of the Seven Pilgrims'', forged in the time of [[Empress Teleri]] by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] Ezkiah the [[Benefactor]] and presented to seven heroes who exemplified the virtues of [[The Way]]. The decision about which champion would wield each shield was made by the [[Cardinal]] of the appropriate Virtue Assembly, and the bearer wielded some influence in that assembly. The shields were wielded by respected champions until they were all lost to the [[Druj]] in 367YE - a serious blow to the pride of the [[Synod]].

	==Rules==		==Rules==

Twiggy at 15:13, 24 September 2025

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	While a pilgrim's shield may be inscribed with a rune, usually one that is connected to a virtue, it is much more common for these items to be decorated with symbols appropriate to either a specific virtue or the way as a whole such as the labyrinth or the seven-spoked wheel.		While a pilgrim's shield may be inscribed with a rune, usually one that is connected to a virtue, it is much more common for these items to be decorated with symbols appropriate to either a specific virtue or the way as a whole such as the labyrinth or the seven-spoked wheel.

	The most well-known pilgrim's shields are the ~~artifacts~~ known as the ''Shields of the Seven Pilgrims'', forged in the time of [[Empress Teleri]] by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] Ezkiah the [[Benefactor]] and presented to seven heroes who exemplified the virtues of [[The Way]]. The decision about which champion would wield each shield was made by the [[Cardinal]] of the appropriate Virtue Assembly, and the bearer wielded some influence in that assembly. The shields were wielded by respected champions until they were all lost to the [[Druj]] in 367YE - a serious blow to the pride of the [[Imperial Synod]].		The most well-known pilgrim's shields are the artefacts known as the ''Shields of the Seven Pilgrims'', forged in the time of [[Empress Teleri]] by the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] Ezkiah the [[Benefactor]] and presented to seven heroes who exemplified the virtues of [[The Way]]. The decision about which champion would wield each shield was made by the [[Cardinal]] of the appropriate Virtue Assembly, and the bearer wielded some influence in that assembly. The shields were wielded by respected champions until they were all lost to the [[Druj]] in 367YE - a serious blow to the pride of the [[Imperial Synod]].

	==Rules==		==Rules==

Twiggy at 17:48, 6 August 2025

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	Sir Hugh Brocking (also known as the Peacock of Astolat), bore ''Ajax'', the shield of Pride. Although accused of being vain, his accomplishments as a poet, author, swordsman and lover were legendary. It is said that when the famous bard, Myria of Saus, tried to record his life story she ran out of paper after filling every sheet of parchment in city, and had to leave the task unfinished.		Sir Hugh Brocking (also known as the Peacock of Astolat), bore ''Ajax'', the shield of Pride. Although accused of being vain, his accomplishments as a poet, author, swordsman and lover were legendary. It is said that when the famous bard, Myria of Saus, tried to record his life story she ran out of paper after filling every sheet of parchment in city, and had to leave the task unfinished.

	Leia the Hawk bore ''Bawn-Watch'', the shield of Vigilance. A Navarri, she came to Ezkiah's attention for her duties escorting priests to and from the most isolated steadings standing watch over the ~~Vallorn~~. Her sharp eyes and ears saved many holy people from bandits and kept the flame of Imperial faith burning.		Leia the Hawk bore ''Bawn-Watch'', the shield of Vigilance. A Navarri, she came to Ezkiah's attention for her duties escorting priests to and from the most isolated steadings standing watch over the vallorn. Her sharp eyes and ears saved many holy people from bandits and kept the flame of Imperial faith burning.

	Sister Carmena the Peacemaker bore ''Measure'', the shield of Wisdom. Her efforts brought Dawn and the Marches from the brink of bloodshed during the notorious War of the Sisters crisis. Later she helped write several texts on the lives of the Exemplars that are still regarded as definitive.		Sister Carmena the Peacemaker bore ''Measure'', the shield of Wisdom. Her efforts brought Dawn and the Marches from the brink of bloodshed during the notorious War of the Sisters crisis. Later she helped write several texts on the lives of the Exemplars that are still regarded as definitive.

Twiggy at 00:39, 11 July 2025

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	Over the centuries the shields were passed down from champion to champion, each bearer choosing the next whenever possible, or the priests of the virtue selecting a new bearer when circumstance conspired to prevent an orderly line of inheritance.		Over the centuries the shields were passed down from champion to champion, each bearer choosing the next whenever possible, or the priests of the virtue selecting a new bearer when circumstance conspired to prevent an orderly line of inheritance.

	At the battle of Reikos in ~~367 YE~~ the Seven Pilgrims of the day charged an entire enemy army on their own, allowing the outmatched Imperial forces time to quit the field in good order. The fate of their shields is unknown, although rumours continue to circulate of their appearance in the hands of the barbarians. To add to the confusion, many other Pilgrim's Shields have been given these names through the centuries, either as sincere emulation or a ruthless attempt to drive up the price.		At the battle of Reikos in 367YE the Seven Pilgrims of the day charged an entire enemy army on their own, allowing the outmatched Imperial forces time to quit the field in good order. The fate of their shields is unknown, although rumours continue to circulate of their appearance in the hands of the barbarians. To add to the confusion, many other Pilgrim's Shields have been given these names through the centuries, either as sincere emulation or a ruthless attempt to drive up the price.
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Rafferty at 13:16, 29 November 2023

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	At the battle of Reikos in 367 YE the Seven Pilgrims of the day charged an entire enemy army on their own, allowing the outmatched Imperial forces time to quit the field in good order. The fate of their shields is unknown, although rumours continue to circulate of their appearance in the hands of the barbarians. To add to the confusion, many other Pilgrim's Shields have been given these names through the centuries, either as sincere emulation or a ruthless attempt to drive up the price.		At the battle of Reikos in 367 YE the Seven Pilgrims of the day charged an entire enemy army on their own, allowing the outmatched Imperial forces time to quit the field in good order. The fate of their shields is unknown, although rumours continue to circulate of their appearance in the hands of the barbarians. To add to the confusion, many other Pilgrim's Shields have been given these names through the centuries, either as sincere emulation or a ruthless attempt to drive up the price.
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Emmanovi: inclusive language

2023-05-26T22:50:19Z

inclusive language

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	Sir Hugh Brocking (also known as the Peacock of Astolat), bore ''Ajax'', the shield of Pride. Although accused of being vain, his accomplishments as a poet, author, swordsman and lover were legendary. It is said that when the famous bard, Myria of Saus, tried to record his life story she ran out of paper after filling every sheet of parchment in city, and had to leave the task unfinished.		Sir Hugh Brocking (also known as the Peacock of Astolat), bore ''Ajax'', the shield of Pride. Although accused of being vain, his accomplishments as a poet, author, swordsman and lover were legendary. It is said that when the famous bard, Myria of Saus, tried to record his life story she ran out of paper after filling every sheet of parchment in city, and had to leave the task unfinished.

	Leia the Hawk bore ''Bawn-Watch'', the shield of Vigilance. A Navarri, she came to Ezkiah's attention for her duties escorting priests to and from the most isolated steadings standing watch over the Vallorn. Her sharp eyes and ears saved many holy ~~men and women~~ from bandits and kept the flame of Imperial faith burning.		Leia the Hawk bore ''Bawn-Watch'', the shield of Vigilance. A Navarri, she came to Ezkiah's attention for her duties escorting priests to and from the most isolated steadings standing watch over the Vallorn. Her sharp eyes and ears saved many holy people from bandits and kept the flame of Imperial faith burning.

	Sister Carmena the Peacemaker bore ''Measure'', the shield of Wisdom. Her efforts brought Dawn and the Marches from the brink of bloodshed during the notorious War of the Sisters crisis. Later she helped write several texts on the lives of the Exemplars that are still regarded as definitive.		Sister Carmena the Peacemaker bore ''Measure'', the shield of Wisdom. Her efforts brought Dawn and the Marches from the brink of bloodshed during the notorious War of the Sisters crisis. Later she helped write several texts on the lives of the Exemplars that are still regarded as definitive.

Emmanovi: /* Rules */

2022-05-29T12:40:35Z

Rules

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	Sir Hugh Brocking (also known as the Peacock of Astolat), bore ''Ajax'', the shield of Pride. Although accused of being vain, his accomplishments as a poet, author, swordsman and lover were legendary. It is said that when the famous bard, Myria of Saus, tried to record his life story she ran out of paper after filling every sheet of parchment in city, and had to leave the task unfinished.		Sir Hugh Brocking (also known as the Peacock of Astolat), bore ''Ajax'', the shield of Pride. Although accused of being vain, his accomplishments as a poet, author, swordsman and lover were legendary. It is said that when the famous bard, Myria of Saus, tried to record his life story she ran out of paper after filling every sheet of parchment in city, and had to leave the task unfinished.

	Leia the Hawk bore ''Bawn-Watch'', the shield of Vigilance. A Navarri, she came to Ezkiah's attention for her duties escorting priests ~~too~~ and from the most isolated steadings standing watch over the Vallorn. Her sharp eyes and ears saved many holy men and women from bandits and kept the flame of Imperial faith burning.		Leia the Hawk bore ''Bawn-Watch'', the shield of Vigilance. A Navarri, she came to Ezkiah's attention for her duties escorting priests to and from the most isolated steadings standing watch over the Vallorn. Her sharp eyes and ears saved many holy men and women from bandits and kept the flame of Imperial faith burning.

	Sister Carmena the Peacemaker bore ''Measure'', the shield of Wisdom. Her efforts brought Dawn and the Marches from the brink of bloodshed during the notorious War of the Sisters crisis. Later she helped write several texts on the lives of the Exemplars that are still regarded as definitive.		Sister Carmena the Peacemaker bore ''Measure'', the shield of Wisdom. Her efforts brought Dawn and the Marches from the brink of bloodshed during the notorious War of the Sisters crisis. Later she helped write several texts on the lives of the Exemplars that are still regarded as definitive.

Rafferty at 14:48, 18 March 2017

2017-03-18T14:48:49Z

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	* '''Form:''' [[Weapons & armour#Shields~~\|Shield]] (Talisman). You cannot make a pilgrim's shield that is a buckler.~~		{{Shields}}
	* '''Effect:''' As long as you are [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] or [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointed]], you gain an additional rank of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]].		* '''Effect:''' As long as you are [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] or [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointed]], you gain an additional rank of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a pilgrim's shield requires no special materials. It takes two months to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a pilgrim's shield requires no special materials. It takes two months to make one of these items.

Rafferty at 14:46, 18 March 2017

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	* '''Form:''' [[Weapons & armour#Shields\|~~shield~~]] (Talisman). You cannot make a pilgrim's shield that is a buckler.		* '''Form:''' [[Weapons & armour#Shields\|Shield]] (Talisman). You cannot make a pilgrim's shield that is a buckler.
	* '''Effect:''' As long as you are [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] or [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointed]], you gain an additional rank of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]].		* '''Effect:''' As long as you are [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] or [[Religious skills#Anointing\|anointed]], you gain an additional rank of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a pilgrim's shield requires no special materials. It takes two months to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a pilgrim's shield requires no special materials. It takes two months to make one of these items.

Rafferty: /* Rules */ made Kaya's nation explicit

2016-08-24T16:07:39Z

Rules: made Kaya's nation explicit

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	Uris of Rising Spear, the Highborn cataphract, was awarded ''Excelsis'', the shield of Ambition for his tireless campaigning against the barbarian hordes. Never content to sit on his laurels, he was at the forefront of every battle to extend the Empire's borders, and spoke at length in the Senate about the Empire's manifest destiny to control the world.		Uris of Rising Spear, the Highborn cataphract, was awarded ''Excelsis'', the shield of Ambition for his tireless campaigning against the barbarian hordes. Never content to sit on his laurels, he was at the forefront of every battle to extend the Empire's borders, and spoke at length in the Senate about the Empire's manifest destiny to control the world.

	Kaya of Thornhaven bore ''Torchbrand'', the shield of Courage. Despite her briar heritage ~~she~~ proved herself to the synod through repeated acts of selfless bravery and honesty. It's said that she was so heavily scarred from her travails that thorns grew from almost every inch of her body.		Kaya of Thornhaven bore ''Torchbrand'', the shield of Courage. Despite her briar heritage, this Navarr champion proved herself to the synod through repeated acts of selfless bravery and honesty. It's said that she was so heavily scarred from her travails that thorns grew from almost every inch of her body.

	Pietro the Golden, the famous Free Company captain, bore ''Glistering'', the shield of Prosperity, won for his skills at negotiation and strategy. Richer than many Princes, he roamed the Empire in search of opportunity and challenge. It's said that as he travelled he often fostered and trained orphans, many of whom later became notable generals or guild-masters in their own right.		Pietro the Golden, the famous Free Company captain, bore ''Glistering'', the shield of Prosperity, won for his skills at negotiation and strategy. Richer than many Princes, he roamed the Empire in search of opportunity and challenge. It's said that as he travelled he often fostered and trained orphans, many of whom later became notable generals or guild-masters in their own right.