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	The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'', ''Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords'', or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early Conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks. During the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Accept_Meraud's_Request\|Spring Equinox 387YE]], the Imperial Conclave used a declaration of concord to change the name of the ritual to ''Prowess of the Golden Magician'', following a [[Eat like kings\|request]] made by [[Meraud]].		The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'', ''Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords'', or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early Conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks. During the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Accept_Meraud's_Request\|Spring Equinox 387YE]], the Imperial Conclave used a declaration of concord to change the name of the ritual to ''Prowess of the Golden Magician'', following a [[Eat like kings\|request]] made by [[Meraud]].

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[Army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practised by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practised by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	The target gains one effective rank of the [[~~Magical skills~~#~~Ritual lore~~\|Summer lore]] skill for purposes of performing rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		The target gains one effective rank of the [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|Summer lore]] skill for purposes of performing rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].

	They gain two effective ranks (total) to the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of ''any'' ritual of magnitude 100 or greater. The ritual does not need to be part of Summer lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply. The additional power ''cannot'' be used if another effect such as a [[Archmage#Chain_of_Aesh\|Chain of Aesh]] is used to reduce the magnitude of a ritual below 100.		They gain two effective ranks (total) to the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of ''any'' ritual of magnitude 100 or greater. The ritual does not need to be part of Summer lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply. The additional power ''cannot'' be used if another effect such as a [[Archmage#Chain_of_Aesh\|Chain of Aesh]] is used to reduce the magnitude of a ritual below 100.
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	==Description==		==Description==
	This potent [[enchantment]] strengthens the recipient's ability to wield [[Summer magic]]. It may share a little power with a novice, or allow a master of [[Realm_Lore~~#Ritual_Magic~~\|Summer lore]] to draw on even more power. Those experiencing the enchantment are able to take a much deeper draught from the bottomless well of Summer magic, and wield that power with greater confidence and to greater effect.		This potent [[enchantment]] strengthens the recipient's ability to wield [[Summer magic]]. It may share a little power with a novice, or allow a master of [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|Summer lore]] to draw on even more power. Those experiencing the enchantment are able to take a much deeper draught from the bottomless well of Summer magic, and wield that power with greater confidence and to greater effect.

	It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.		It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual grants an intuitive understanding of magical lores, and as with other such rituals draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Meraud]]. The [[~~Ritual_theory~~#~~Agreement~~\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but was unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if [[Castellan of Spiral Castle\|Spiral Castle]] is lost to Dawn.		This ritual grants an intuitive understanding of magical lores, and as with other such rituals draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Meraud]]. The [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but was unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if [[Castellan of Spiral Castle\|Spiral Castle]] is lost to Dawn.

	''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that this is not just a matter of [[Weirwater#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] being lost to barbarians - though that would certainly count - but if the title of Castellan of Spiral Castle were to ever become an Imperial title then that would also break the assurance.		''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that this is not just a matter of [[Weirwater#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] being lost to barbarians - though that would certainly count - but if the title of Castellan of Spiral Castle were to ever become an Imperial title then that would also break the assurance.

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	It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.		It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.

	The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early ~~conclave~~ following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'', ''Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords'', or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early Conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks. During the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Accept_Meraud's_Request\|Spring Equinox 387YE]], the Imperial Conclave used a declaration of concord to change the name of the ritual to ''Prowess of the Golden Magician'', following a [[Eat like kings\|request]] made by [[Meraud]].

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly ~~practiced~~ by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practised by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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

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	It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.		It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.

	The ritual has a number of variant names. These ~~named~~ generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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	They gain two effective ranks (total) to the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of ''any'' ritual of magnitude 100 or greater. The ritual does not need to be part of Summer lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply. The additional power ''cannot'' be used if another effect such as a [[Archmage#Chain_of_Aesh\|Chain of Aesh]] is used to reduce the magnitude of a ritual below 100.		They gain two effective ranks (total) to the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of ''any'' ritual of magnitude 100 or greater. The ritual does not need to be part of Summer lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply. The additional power ''cannot'' be used if another effect such as a [[Archmage#Chain_of_Aesh\|Chain of Aesh]] is used to reduce the magnitude of a ritual below 100.

	While the enchantment lasts the target experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: You feel supremely confident in your abilities; it is hard to imagine that you could fail at something you set your mind to. When others disrespect you, ignore your opinions, or suggest you might fail, it is hard for you to remain calm.		While the enchantment lasts the target experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''You feel supremely confident in your abilities; it is hard to imagine that you could fail at something you set your mind to. When others disrespect you, ignore your opinions, or suggest you might fail, it is hard for you to remain calm.''

	If the target is a [[changeling]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced. A changeling may also choose to temporarily add to or increase physical trappings of their lineage. These changes are temporary and do not last more than a few hours after the enchantment ends.		If the target is a [[changeling]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced. A changeling may also choose to temporarily add to or increase physical trappings of their lineage. These changes are temporary and do not last more than a few hours after the enchantment ends.
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	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#Covens\|coven]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 15. Additional characters must be present throughout.		This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#Covens\|coven]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 15. Additional characters must be present throughout.

			===Assurance===
			This ritual grants an intuitive understanding of magical lores, and as with other such rituals draws on the power of an [[eternal]], in this case [[Meraud]]. The [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]] connected with the ritual was lost for several centuries but was unearthed by members of the [[Unfettered Mind]] shortly before the Winter Solstice 386YE. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if [[Castellan of Spiral Castle\|Spiral Castle]] is lost to Dawn.

			''Oswiu Thrice-Runed'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that this is not just a matter of [[Weirwater#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] being lost to barbarians - though that would certainly count - but if the title of Castellan of Spiral Castle were to ever become an Imperial title then that would also break the assurance.

	==Description==		==Description==
	This potent [[enchantment]] strengthens the recipient's ability to wield [[Summer magic]]. It may share a little power with a novice, or allow a master of [[Realm_Lore#Ritual_Magic\|Summer lore]] to draw on even more power. Those experiencing the enchantment are able to take a much deeper draught from the bottomless well of Summer magic, and wield that power with greater confidence and to greater effect.		This potent [[enchantment]] strengthens the recipient's ability to wield [[Summer magic]]. It may share a little power with a novice, or allow a master of [[Realm_Lore#Ritual_Magic\|Summer lore]] to draw on even more power. Those experiencing the enchantment are able to take a much deeper draught from the bottomless well of Summer magic, and wield that power with greater confidence and to greater effect.

	It further strengthens any magician ~~that~~ contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, an they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.		It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.

	The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.

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	The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening ,associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by Ioseph of Phoenix Reach, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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	The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening ,associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by Ioseph of ~~Pheonix~~ Reach, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening ,associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by Ioseph of Phoenix Reach, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have ~~lead~~ to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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

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	It further strengthens any magician that contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, an they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.		It further strengthens any magician that contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, an they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.

	The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[~~Prominent_noble_houses~~#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening ,associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by Ioseph of Pheonix Reach, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening ,associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by Ioseph of Pheonix Reach, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

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	The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'', ''Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords'', or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early Conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks. During the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Accept_Meraud's_Request\|Spring Equinox 387YE]], the Imperial Conclave used a declaration of concord to change the name of the ritual to ''Prowess of the Golden Magician'', following a [[Eat like kings\|request]] made by [[Meraud]].		The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'', ''Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords'', or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early Conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks. During the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Accept_Meraud's_Request\|Spring Equinox 387YE]], the Imperial Conclave used a declaration of concord to change the name of the ritual to ''Prowess of the Golden Magician'', following a [[Eat like kings\|request]] made by [[Meraud]].

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[Army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practised by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practised by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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	It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.		It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.

	The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early ~~conclave~~ following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'', ''Noble Mien of the Hawk Lords'', or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early Conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks. During the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Alignment:_Accept_Meraud's_Request\|Spring Equinox 387YE]], the Imperial Conclave used a declaration of concord to change the name of the ritual to ''Prowess of the Golden Magician'', following a [[Eat like kings\|request]] made by [[Meraud]].

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly ~~practiced~~ by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practised by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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

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	It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.		It further strengthens any magician who contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, and they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.

	The ritual has a number of variant names. These ~~named~~ generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These names generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability to empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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	The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening ,associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by Ioseph of Phoenix Reach, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening, associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by '''Ioseph of Phoenix Reach''', the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].

	There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.		There is also some documentation surrounding a ritual associated with either [[Adamant]] or [[Cathan Canae]] (it is not clear from the context which eternal is involved). Called Throne of Stone in the document, it is allegedly practiced by the [[Thule]] and the magician-princes of [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]]. The scroll claims that the ritual empowered an entire coven with mastery of Summer magic, but required the construction of a large stone structure to "contain" the power. The story has previously been dismissed as nothing more than fanciful imagining, but recent discoveries by Imperial scouts in [[Hordalant]] of structures that appear to be "embassies" to certain Summer eternals have led to the story being reviewed with new interest.

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	It further strengthens any magician that contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, an they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.		It further strengthens any magician that contributes to the performance of an ambitious, powerful ritual. The enchantment enhances the will of the magician so that they can personally draw on deeper reserves of whatever realm is used to weave their magical effect. Those who experience the magic of the ritual speak of a constant awareness of a source of great power that they can simply reach out and claim whenever they want - but doing so is not always an easy feat. Occasionally the magic resists, an they must exert every iota of their new strength and confidence to bend it to their will lest it twist out of their control. Some recipients describe it as a flood, or tide, that seems to carry them along in its wake - only by exerting their will can they master the magic and make it perform as they wish it to. [[Changeling]] magicians in particular find this enchantment appealing, and over time it can result in the [[Changeling#Roleplaying_Effects\|influence of their blood]] exerting a more pronounced effect on their personalities.

	The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[~~Prominent_noble_houses~~#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.		The ritual has a number of variant names. These named generally make some reference to the changeling [[lineage]]; it may be ''Crown of the Majestic Stag'', ''Lore of the Spiral Dance'', ''Wrathful Visage of the Ladies of Summer'', ''Heartbreaking Song of the Swan Maidens'' or ''Wise Eyes of the Twilight Councillor''. For some time, Imperial magicians considered this ritual to be something of an anomaly - unlike [[Fire in the Blood]] or [[Sorin's Rite of Agony]] it did not appear to draw magical power through the auspices of a particular [[eternal]] of the Summer realm. During Autumn 381YE, as part of an ongoing study of these rituals by scholars at the [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|Lyceum]], the question of how the ritual worked was finally answered. Originally codified under the name ''Lore of the Golden Spiral'' by the [[Earl#Enchanters\|Earl]] of house [[Dawn groups#House_de_Casillon\|de Casillon]] in pre-Imperial Dawn, it represents an agreement with the eternal [[Meraud]] - an eternal well known for his enthusiasm for especially powerful magic. The ritual's common name was transcribed as ''Mien of the Hawk Lords'' by the early conclave following a complex disagreement between magicians of Dawn and Urizen, who (unsurprisingly) favoured the name more evocative of their high peaks.

	The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening ,associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by Ioseph of Pheonix Reach, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].		The same group of scholars that uncovered the origin of this ritual have found several references to a similar enchantment called ''Fire from the Heavens'' that allows a magician to wield even more Summer magic. The references are quite old, dating from shortly after the foundation of [[Madruga#The_Lyceum\|the Lyceum]]. They contain an account of a [[coven]] called Star of Evening ,associated with [[Redoubt#Willstone\|Willstone]] in [[Redoubt]], who made use of this ritual to increase their ability empower [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]] during the [[Imperial_history#Consolidation\|Consolidation]]. Drawing power from Meraud, it apparently allowed the magicians to tap into "the power of the stars" - it has been suggested this might represent an ability to consume [[ilium]] in place of large amounts of crystal mana. [[Historical research]] commissioned at the Winter Solstice 381YE by Ioseph of Pheonix Reach, the [[Minister of Historical Research]] delved deep into the nature of this ritual; the resulting text is [[Fire from the Heavens\|easily available]].