Religious skills - Revision history

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

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	Every religious skill requires a dose of [[liao]] to use. Liao is provided to everyone with a [[congregation]], which is a [[Resource#Personal Resource\|personal resource]]. Unlike a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]], a priest does not receive any innate power to use their religious skills. If you intend to make use of your ceremonies, it is well worth considering choosing a congregation for your character's personal resource.		Every religious skill requires a dose of [[liao]] to use. Liao is provided to everyone with a [[congregation]], which is a [[Resource#Personal Resource\|personal resource]]. Unlike a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]], a priest does not receive any innate power to use their religious skills. If you intend to make use of your ceremonies, it is well worth considering choosing a congregation for your character's personal resource.

	A starting congregation resource produces five doses of liao per event, and also allows a character to participate in the business of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] - the political body that guides the Empire on spiritual matters.		A starting congregation resource produces five doses of liao per event, and also allows a character to participate in the business of the [[Synod]] - the political body that guides the Empire on spiritual matters.
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	<tr><th>The Seven Virtues</th></tr>		<tr><th>The Seven Virtues</th></tr>

Hailmur at 04:45, 20 August 2024

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Religious skills allow characters to invoke and influence spiritual forces. In the Empire, religious power comes from following the Way, the official faith of the Empire. Characters who practice these skills are often referred to as ''priests''.		Religious skills allow characters to invoke and influence spiritual forces. In the Empire, religious power comes from following the Way, the official faith of the Empire. Characters who practice these skills are often referred to as ''priests''.
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	Every religious skill requires a dose of [[liao]] to use. Liao is provided to everyone with a [[congregation]], which is a [[Resource#Personal Resource\|personal resource]]. Unlike a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]], a priest does not receive any innate power to use their religious skills. If you intend to make use of your ceremonies, it is well worth considering choosing a congregation for your character's personal resource.		Every religious skill requires a dose of [[liao]] to use. Liao is provided to everyone with a [[congregation]], which is a [[Resource#Personal Resource\|personal resource]]. Unlike a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]], a priest does not receive any innate power to use their religious skills. If you intend to make use of your ceremonies, it is well worth considering choosing a congregation for your character's personal resource.

Rafferty: /* Cooperation */

2024-02-14T15:13:39Z

Cooperation

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	Characters with the appropriate skills can cooperate to perform a ceremony with a higher [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strength]]. Strength means different things for different skills. For example, strength determines how hard auras, such as those created by anointing, hallow, or consecration are to remove or replace.		Characters with the appropriate skills can cooperate to perform a ceremony with a higher [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strength]]. Strength means different things for different skills. For example, strength determines how hard auras, such as those created by anointing, hallow, or consecration are to remove or replace.

	All characters collaborating to perform a ceremony must have the appropriate skill and ''either'' all be part of the same sect (a sect ceremony), ''or'' all ~~have~~ the same virtue (a virtue ceremony). Characters who are devotees of the Way can assist any virtue ceremony; they cannot assist a sect ceremony unless they are a member of the sect.		All characters collaborating to perform a ceremony must have the appropriate skill and ''either'' all be part of the same sect (a sect ceremony), ''or'' all be [[dedication\|dedicated]] to the same virtue (a virtue ceremony). Characters who are devotees of the Way can assist any virtue ceremony; they cannot assist a sect ceremony unless they are a member of the sect.

	Each participant can use one dose of liao.		Each participant can use one dose of liao.

Hastur: /* Cooperation */

2023-03-01T12:15:59Z

Cooperation

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	* '''Every participant must have the appropriate skill'''		* '''Every participant must have the appropriate skill'''
	* '''Requires one dose of liao for each participant'''		* '''Requires one dose of liao for each participant'''
	Characters with the appropriate skills can cooperate to perform a ceremony with a higher strength. Strength means different things for different skills. For example, strength determines how hard auras, such as those created by anointing, hallow, or consecration are to remove or replace.		Characters with the appropriate skills can cooperate to perform a ceremony with a higher [[Aura#Strong Auras\|strength]]. Strength means different things for different skills. For example, strength determines how hard auras, such as those created by anointing, hallow, or consecration are to remove or replace.

	All characters collaborating to perform a ceremony must have the appropriate skill and ''either'' all be part of the same sect (a sect ceremony), ''or'' all have the same virtue (a virtue ceremony). Characters who are devotees of the Way can assist any virtue ceremony; they cannot assist a sect ceremony unless they are a member of the sect.		All characters collaborating to perform a ceremony must have the appropriate skill and ''either'' all be part of the same sect (a sect ceremony), ''or'' all have the same virtue (a virtue ceremony). Characters who are devotees of the Way can assist any virtue ceremony; they cannot assist a sect ceremony unless they are a member of the sect.

Rafferty at 19:40, 27 February 2019

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	If you are using a skill that creates an aura, you need to specify which aura you are creating. For example, there are four [[auras of Ambition\|personal auras]] that a priest dedicated to Ambition can create with anointing. They must tell the target of the anointing which aura they have imbued.		If you are using a skill that creates an aura, you need to specify which aura you are creating. For example, there are four [[auras of Ambition\|personal auras]] that a priest dedicated to Ambition can create with anointing. They must tell the target of the anointing which aura they have imbued.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sermon.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Priests use their skills through the performance of a religious ceremony.\|width=~~350~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sermon.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Priests use their skills through the performance of a religious ceremony.\|width=450}}
	Priests who are not dedicated to a virtue cannot produce auras, but can use their skills to remove them (and they have some special benefits when it comes to cooperating with other priests).		Priests who are not dedicated to a virtue cannot produce auras, but can use their skills to remove them (and they have some special benefits when it comes to cooperating with other priests).

Rafferty at 19:39, 27 February 2019

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	[[Category:Ceremonies]] [[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Ceremonies]] [[Category:Rules]]
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Prosperity.jpg \|align=left\|title=Cardinal Ynez di Caricomare of the Church of the Little Mother ministers to the fallen\|caption=Religion is a core facet of life for Imperial citizens.\|width=350}}
	Religious skills allow characters to invoke and influence spiritual forces. In the Empire, religious power comes from following the Way, the official faith of the Empire. Characters who practice these skills are often referred to as ''priests''.		Religious skills allow characters to invoke and influence spiritual forces. In the Empire, religious power comes from following the Way, the official faith of the Empire. Characters who practice these skills are often referred to as ''priests''.

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	If you are using a skill that creates an aura, you need to specify which aura you are creating. For example, there are four [[auras of Ambition\|personal auras]] that a priest dedicated to Ambition can create with anointing. They must tell the target of the anointing which aura they have imbued.		If you are using a skill that creates an aura, you need to specify which aura you are creating. For example, there are four [[auras of Ambition\|personal auras]] that a priest dedicated to Ambition can create with anointing. They must tell the target of the anointing which aura they have imbued.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sermon.jpg\|align=right\|caption=Priests use their skills through the performance of a religious ceremony.\|width=350}}
	Priests who are not dedicated to a virtue cannot produce auras, but can use their skills to remove them (and they have some special benefits when it comes to cooperating with other priests).		Priests who are not dedicated to a virtue cannot produce auras, but can use their skills to remove them (and they have some special benefits when it comes to cooperating with other priests).

Aaronwalter: /* Overview */

2017-08-13T10:57:19Z

Overview

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	The [[dedication]] skill is a prerequisite for every other religious skill. By taking the dedication skill, you can also choose to begin play dedicated to one of the Seven Virtues. Priests who are not dedicated to one of the Seven Virtues are called "Priests of the Way". They can still use all the religious skills but their ability to use the anointing, consecration, and hallow skills are significantly limited.		The [[dedication]] skill is a prerequisite for every other religious skill. By taking the dedication skill, you can also choose to begin play dedicated to one of the Seven Virtues. Priests who are not dedicated to one of the Seven Virtues are called "Priests of the Way". They can still use all the religious skills but their ability to use the anointing, consecration, and hallow skills are significantly limited.

	Some religious skills place [[aura\|auras]] on [[anointing\|people]], [[consecration\|places]], or [[hallow\|objects]]. These ceremonies create [[roleplaying effects]] that can affect how someone plays their character. The auras a priest can choose from are determined by their dedication - if they are dedicated to [[Ambition]] ~~for example~~ they can only use their ~~the~~ skills ~~they have~~ to create [[auras of Ambition]].		Some religious skills place [[aura\|auras]] on [[anointing\|people]], [[consecration\|places]], or [[hallow\|objects]]. These ceremonies create [[roleplaying effects]] that can affect how someone plays their character. The auras a priest can choose from are determined by their dedication. For example, if they are dedicated to [[Ambition]] they can only use their skills to create [[auras of Ambition]].

	Using a religious skill is usually referred to as "performing a ceremony."		Using a religious skill is usually referred to as "performing a ceremony."

Matt: /* Performing a Ceremony */

2017-08-12T21:39:04Z

Performing a Ceremony

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	* '''Priests can cooperate to create more powerful effects.'''		* '''Priests can cooperate to create more powerful effects.'''
	* '''The ceremony fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during the performance'''		* '''The ceremony fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during the performance'''
	While there are some exceptions, performing a ceremony requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying~~, usually in~~ the presence of a referee. Individual skills may call out exceptions to these rules (such as the ability to perform a [[Insight#Performing_a_Quick_Insight\|quick Insight]]).		While there are some exceptions, performing a ceremony requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying. Some ceremonies also require the presence of a referee. Individual skills may call out exceptions to these rules (such as the ability to perform a [[Insight#Performing_a_Quick_Insight\|quick Insight]]).

	The target of a religious skill must usually be close enough to touch, and present throughout.		The target of a religious skill must usually be close enough to touch, and present throughout.

	If you are using a skill that creates an aura, you ~~may~~ need to specify which aura you are creating. For example, there are four [[auras of Ambition\|personal auras]] that a priest dedicated to Ambition can create. They must tell the ~~referee~~ which aura they ~~wish to create~~.		If you are using a skill that creates an aura, you need to specify which aura you are creating. For example, there are four [[auras of Ambition\|personal auras]] that a priest dedicated to Ambition can create with anointing. They must tell the target of the anointing which aura they have imbued.

	Priests who are not dedicated to a virtue cannot produce auras, but can use their skills to remove them (and they have some special benefits when it comes to cooperating with other priests).		Priests who are not dedicated to a virtue cannot produce auras, but can use their skills to remove them (and they have some special benefits when it comes to cooperating with other priests).

Matt: /* Performing a Ceremony */

2017-08-12T21:38:03Z

Performing a Ceremony

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	* '''Requires a dose of liao and at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying.'''		* '''Requires a dose of liao and at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying.'''
	* '''~~Usually requires~~ the presence of a referee.'''		* '''May require the presence of a referee.'''
	* '''The target must usually be close enough to touch and present throughout.'''		* '''The target must usually be close enough to touch and present throughout.'''
	* '''It should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual.'''		* '''It should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual.'''

Rafferty at 15:56, 18 July 2016

2016-07-18T15:56:14Z

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	* '''Priests can cooperate to create more powerful effects.'''		* '''Priests can cooperate to create more powerful effects.'''
	* '''The ceremony fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during the performance'''		* '''The ceremony fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during the performance'''
	While there are some exceptions, performing a ceremony requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying, usually in the presence of a referee. Individual skills may call out exceptions to these rules (such as ~~the use of [[anointing#Anointing Oil\|anointing oil]] or~~ the ability to perform a [[Insight#Performing_a_Quick_Insight\|quick Insight]]).		While there are some exceptions, performing a ceremony requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying, usually in the presence of a referee. Individual skills may call out exceptions to these rules (such as the ability to perform a [[Insight#Performing_a_Quick_Insight\|quick Insight]]).

	The target of a religious skill must usually be close enough to touch, and present throughout.		The target of a religious skill must usually be close enough to touch, and present throughout.