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	==Night Magnitude 8==		==Night Magnitude 8==
	==Performing the Ritual==		===Performing the Ritual===
	~~Performing this ritual takes at least~~ 2 ~~minutes of roleplaying.~~ This ritual targets two characters who must be present throughout.		{{Casting time\|2}} This ritual targets two characters who must be present throughout.

	==Effects==		===Effects===
	The next time the recipients of this ritual sleep, they experience vivid dreams of riding a horse. The two targets do not share a vision – each is distinct and separate.		The next time the recipients of this ritual sleep, they experience vivid dreams of riding a horse. The two targets do not share a vision – each is distinct and separate.

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	Even though the ritual affects two individuals, they each dream separately.		Even though the ritual affects two individuals, they each dream separately.

	==OOC Note==		===OOC Note===
	You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.		You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.

Hailmur: /* Performing the Ritual */

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Performing the Ritual

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	You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.		You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.

	==~~Performing the Ritual~~==		==Common Elements==
	The ritual attunes two individuals so that they experience a powerful dream. The ritual ideally should include images of horses; recitation of poetry, and evocations of the loyal, swift spirit of the majestic beasts.		The ritual attunes two individuals so that they experience a powerful dream. The ritual ideally should include images of horses; recitation of poetry, and evocations of the loyal, swift spirit of the majestic beasts.

	Ideally the ritual should be performed close to the point where the targets will retire for the night; in theory the more time passes between the ritual and the moment they sleep, the less powerful and vivid the vision will be.		Ideally the ritual should be performed close to the point where the targets will retire for the night; in theory, the more time passes between the ritual and the moment they sleep, the less powerful and vivid the vision will be.

	The rune [[Feresh]], the rune of Majesty , has a potent resonance; in theory the runes of [[Wyr\|Mystery]] and [[Ophis\|Revelation]] alike would also work well with this ritual. Surprisingly, [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] report that [[the Key]] resonates well with this ritual but [[the Stallion]] does not. Attempts to invoke the Stallion actually caused the ritual to fail completely. [[Dramaturgy\|Dramaturgically]], the [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|Persona]] of [[the Witch]] worked well, and unsurprisingly the [[aspect magic\|aspect magician]] finds horses, pegasi, and unicorns work well with the ritual.		The rune [[Feresh]], the rune of Majesty, has a potent resonance; in theory, the runes of [[Wyr\|Mystery]] and [[Ophis\|Revelation]] alike would also work well with this ritual. Surprisingly, [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] report that [[the Key]] resonates well with this ritual but [[the Stallion]] does not. Attempts to invoke the Stallion actually caused the ritual to fail completely. [[Dramaturgy\|Dramaturgically]], the [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|Persona]] of [[the Witch]] worked well, and unsurprisingly the [[aspect magic\|aspect magician]] finds horses, pegasi, and unicorns work well with the ritual.
	[[Category:Night Ritual]]		[[Category:Night Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	Ideally the ritual should be performed close to the point where the targets will retire for the night; in theory the more time passes between the ritual and the moment they sleep, the less powerful and vivid the vision will be.		Ideally the ritual should be performed close to the point where the targets will retire for the night; in theory the more time passes between the ritual and the moment they sleep, the less powerful and vivid the vision will be.

	The rune [[Feresh]], the rune of Majesty , has a potent resonance; in theory the runes of [[Wyr\|Mystery]] and [[Ophis\|Revelation]] alike would also work well with this ritual. Surprisingly, [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] report that [[the Key]] resonates well with this ritual but [[the Stallion]] does not. Attempts to invoke the Stallion actually caused the ritual to fail completely. [[Dramaturgy\|Dramaturgically]], the [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|Persona]] of [[the Witch]] worked well, and unsurprisingly the [[~~totem~~ magic\|~~totemic~~ magician]] finds horses, ~~pegasus~~, and unicorns work well with the ritual.		The rune [[Feresh]], the rune of Majesty , has a potent resonance; in theory the runes of [[Wyr\|Mystery]] and [[Ophis\|Revelation]] alike would also work well with this ritual. Surprisingly, [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] report that [[the Key]] resonates well with this ritual but [[the Stallion]] does not. Attempts to invoke the Stallion actually caused the ritual to fail completely. [[Dramaturgy\|Dramaturgically]], the [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|Persona]] of [[the Witch]] worked well, and unsurprisingly the [[aspect magic\|aspect magician]] finds horses, pegasi, and unicorns work well with the ritual.
	[[Category:Night Ritual]]		[[Category:Night Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

RichardRaynor at 22:00, 18 February 2022

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	The next time the recipients of this ritual sleep, they experience vivid dreams of riding a horse. The two targets do not share a vision – each is distinct and separate.		The next time the recipients of this ritual sleep, they experience vivid dreams of riding a horse. The two targets do not share a vision – each is distinct and separate.

	When they wake, they each experience a roleplaying effect: ''you have experienced a vivid dream of riding a horse. You are unable to fully describe the feeling, but are left with a persistent sense of wonder that lasts until next time you sleep.''		When they wake, they each experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''you have experienced a vivid dream of riding a horse. You are unable to fully describe the feeling, but are left with a persistent sense of wonder that lasts until next time you sleep.''

	This ritual is not powerful enough to overcome [[curse\|curses]] which cause disturbed sleep such as [[Dreamscape of the Endless Hunt]]. In this case the target's dreams will include horse-like monsters and a sense of being chased, but will provide no roleplaying effect.		This ritual is not powerful enough to overcome [[curse\|curses]] which cause disturbed sleep such as [[Dreamscape of the Endless Hunt]]. In this case the target's dreams will include horse-like monsters and a sense of being chased, but will provide no roleplaying effect.

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Description

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual was developed at the [[Zenith#The_Halls_of_Knowledge\|Halls of Knowledge]] in [[Zenith]] under the direction of Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon, [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The initial work was undertaken by his fellow Urizen, Ioseph of ~~the Banner of the~~ Phoenix.		This ritual was developed at the [[Zenith#The_Halls_of_Knowledge\|Halls of Knowledge]] in [[Zenith]] under the direction of Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon, [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The initial work was undertaken by his fellow Urizen, Ioseph of Phoenix Reach.

	This ritual creates a visionary experience when the subjects sleep. It is almost impossible to be sure from whence the vision comes. The experience is certainly powerful, but it is difficult to say how the subjects know that what they are experiencing is a true thing. There are none alive who ever rode a horse, nor spoke to any who has. The modern Imperial understanding of what it meant to ride on the back of these noble beasts is shaped by tales and poems centuries old, laden with allegory and imagery of wind and fire.		This ritual creates a visionary experience when the subjects sleep. It is almost impossible to be sure from whence the vision comes. The experience is certainly powerful, but it is difficult to say how the subjects know that what they are experiencing is a true thing. There are none alive who ever rode a horse, nor spoke to any who has. The modern Imperial understanding of what it meant to ride on the back of these noble beasts is shaped by tales and poems centuries old, laden with allegory and imagery of wind and fire.
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	Even though the ritual affects two individuals, they each dream separately.		Even though the ritual affects two individuals, they each dream separately.

	==OOC Note==		==OOC Note==
	You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.		You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.

Dre at 18:48, 3 December 2017

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	This ritual is not powerful enough to overcome [[curse\|curses]] which cause disturbed sleep such as [[Dreamscape of the Endless Hunt]]. In this case the target's dreams will include horse-like monsters and a sense of being chased, but will provide no roleplaying effect.		This ritual is not powerful enough to overcome [[curse\|curses]] which cause disturbed sleep such as [[Dreamscape of the Endless Hunt]]. In this case the target's dreams will include horse-like monsters and a sense of being chased, but will provide no roleplaying effect.

	Likewise, if the target is unable to dream for whatever reason (such as the effects of [[excommunication]], or being bonded to a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]]) the ritual has no effect.		Likewise, if the target is unable to dream for whatever reason (such as the effects of [[excommunication]], or being bonded to a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]]), the ritual has no effect.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote>'''The Pegasus'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote>'''The Pegasus'''<br>
	One common image in these dreams that is somewhat unexpected is the image of a horse with wings that flies. There is absolutely no evidence that such creatures have ever existed. While there are suits of horse barding in Highguard with decorative wings attached that protected the legs of the rider from attackers on the ground.		One common image in these dreams that is somewhat unexpected is the image of a horse with wings that flies. There is absolutely no evidence that such creatures have ever existed. While there are suits of horse barding in Highguard with decorative wings attached that protected the legs of the rider from attackers on the ground.

	The winged horse itself, however, is a creation of legend and mythology - while horses were swift, they did not fly and it is unlikely one would ever be able to fly in the manner the pegasus is depicted. Rather, the pegasus is a heraldic symbol of speed, grace, and pride - even beyond the characteristics associated with horses normally.		The winged horse itself, however, is a creation of legend and mythology - while horses were swift, they did not fly and it is unlikely one would ever be able to fly in the manner the pegasus is depicted. Rather, the pegasus is a heraldic symbol of speed, grace, and pride - even beyond the characteristics associated with horses normally.
	And ~~yet …~~ they have turned up in roughly one-in-twelve of the visions experienced as a result of this ritual.</quote></div>		And yet… they have turned up in roughly one-in-twelve of the visions experienced as a result of this ritual.</quote></div>

	==Description==		==Description==
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	More feasible, however, is that the ritual is shaped by the expectation of the recipient. The symbols and metaphors of horse riding are so prevalent in the Empire that the impression of riding with the wind across wide open plains is something that everyone can understand. The magic draws on this shared understanding and shapes a vision that is in turn shaped by the expectation of the recipient.		More feasible, however, is that the ritual is shaped by the expectation of the recipient. The symbols and metaphors of horse riding are so prevalent in the Empire that the impression of riding with the wind across wide open plains is something that everyone can understand. The magic draws on this shared understanding and shapes a vision that is in turn shaped by the expectation of the recipient.

	Experimentation indicated there are similarities between the dreams experienced; all include a sense of speed, and of exhilaration, and of wonder. Some details are very different however. One of the test subjects recounted a dream of flying through the night sky on a mighty ~~wingéd~~ steed. Another was able to describe the flowing, shimmering mane of their horse, and the trail of stars that flowed behind them as they ran over the plains of central [[Reikos]]. One [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] recipient spoke of riding a mighty warhorse in a battle against [[orc\|orcs]], while a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] spoke of riding a swift steed beneath a night sky and the certain awareness that they were delivering an important message to ... someone.		Experimentation indicated there are similarities between the dreams experienced; all include a sense of speed, and of exhilaration, and of wonder. Some details are very different however. One of the test subjects recounted a dream of flying through the night sky on a mighty wingèd steed. Another was able to describe the flowing, shimmering mane of their horse, and the trail of stars that flowed behind them as they ran over the plains of central [[Reikos]]. One [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] recipient spoke of riding a mighty warhorse in a battle against [[orc\|orcs]], while a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] spoke of riding a swift steed beneath a night sky and the certain awareness that they were delivering an important message to... someone.

	Some recipients experienced a different horse each time they received the ritual, and others spoke of riding the same creature each time. These experiences tend to support the supposition that the vision is not based on a specific memory of events that actually happened.		Some recipients experienced a different horse each time they received the ritual, and others spoke of riding the same creature each time. These experiences tend to support the supposition that the vision is not based on a specific memory of events that actually happened.

	Even though the ritual ~~effects~~ two individuals, they each dream ~~seperately~~.		Even though the ritual affects two individuals, they each dream separately.
	==OOC Note==		==OOC Note==
	You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.		You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.
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	Ideally the ritual should be performed close to the point where the targets will retire for the night; in theory the more time passes between the ritual and the moment they sleep, the less powerful and vivid the vision will be.		Ideally the ritual should be performed close to the point where the targets will retire for the night; in theory the more time passes between the ritual and the moment they sleep, the less powerful and vivid the vision will be.

	The rune [[Feresh]], the rune of Majesty , has a potent resonance; in theory the runes of [[Wyr\|Mystery]] and [[Ophis\|Revelation]] alike would also work well with this ritual. Surprisingly, [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] report that [[the Key]] resonates well with this ritual but [[the Stallion]] does not. Attempts to invoke the Stallion actually caused the ritual to fail completely. [[~~Dramatrugy~~\|Dramaturgically]], the [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|Persona]] of [[the Witch]] worked well, and unsurprisingly the [[totem magic\|totemic magician]] finds horses, pegasus, and unicorns work well with the ritual.		The rune [[Feresh]], the rune of Majesty , has a potent resonance; in theory the runes of [[Wyr\|Mystery]] and [[Ophis\|Revelation]] alike would also work well with this ritual. Surprisingly, [[astronomancy\|astronomancers]] report that [[the Key]] resonates well with this ritual but [[the Stallion]] does not. Attempts to invoke the Stallion actually caused the ritual to fail completely. [[Dramaturgy\|Dramaturgically]], the [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae\|Persona]] of [[the Witch]] worked well, and unsurprisingly the [[totem magic\|totemic magician]] finds horses, pegasus, and unicorns work well with the ritual.
	[[Category:Night Ritual]]		[[Category:Night Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

Rafferty: /* Description */

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Description

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	Some recipients experienced a different horse each time they received the ritual, and others spoke of riding the same creature each time. These experiences tend to support the supposition that the vision is not based on a specific memory of events that actually happened.		Some recipients experienced a different horse each time they received the ritual, and others spoke of riding the same creature each time. These experiences tend to support the supposition that the vision is not based on a specific memory of events that actually happened.

	Even though the ritual effects two individuals, they each dream seperately.		Even though the ritual effects two individuals, they each dream seperately.
			==OOC Note==
			You should feel free to create details of your horse-riding dream using the information presented here as a starting point. A referee will not provide additional specific information about the dream beyond what is presented here.

	==Performing the Ritual==		==Performing the Ritual==

Rafferty: /* Effects */

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Effects

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	This ritual is not powerful enough to overcome [[curse\|curses]] which cause disturbed sleep such as [[Dreamscape of the Endless Hunt]]. In this case the target's dreams will include horse-like monsters and a sense of being chased, but will provide no roleplaying effect.		This ritual is not powerful enough to overcome [[curse\|curses]] which cause disturbed sleep such as [[Dreamscape of the Endless Hunt]]. In this case the target's dreams will include horse-like monsters and a sense of being chased, but will provide no roleplaying effect.

	Likewise, if the target is unable to dream for whatever reason (such as the effects of [[excommunication]], or being bonded to a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]]) the ritual has no effect.		Likewise, if the target is unable to dream for whatever reason (such as the effects of [[excommunication]], or being bonded to a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]]) the ritual has no effect.
			<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><quote>'''The Pegasus'''<br>
			One common image in these dreams that is somewhat unexpected is the image of a horse with wings that flies. There is absolutely no evidence that such creatures have ever existed. While there are suits of horse barding in Highguard with decorative wings attached that protected the legs of the rider from attackers on the ground.

			The winged horse itself, however, is a creation of legend and mythology - while horses were swift, they did not fly and it is unlikely one would ever be able to fly in the manner the pegasus is depicted. Rather, the pegasus is a heraldic symbol of speed, grace, and pride - even beyond the characteristics associated with horses normally.
			And yet … they have turned up in roughly one-in-twelve of the visions experienced as a result of this ritual.</quote></div>

	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual was developed at the [[Zenith#The_Halls_of_Knowledge\|Halls of Knowledge]] in [[Zenith]] under the direction of Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon, [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The initial work was undertaken by his fellow Urizen, Ioseph of the Banner of the Phoenix.		This ritual was developed at the [[Zenith#The_Halls_of_Knowledge\|Halls of Knowledge]] in [[Zenith]] under the direction of Octavius of the Spire of the Auric Horizon, [[Provost of the Halls of Knowledge]]. The initial work was undertaken by his fellow Urizen, Ioseph of the Banner of the Phoenix.

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 Even though the ritual effects two individuals, they each dream seperately.
 ==Performing the Ritual==
 The ritual attunes two individuals so that they experience a powerful dream. The ritual ideally should include images of horses; recitation of poetry, and evocations of the loyal, swift spirit of the majestic beasts.

Rafferty at 18:00, 3 December 2017

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	The winged horse itself, however, is a creation of legend and mythology - while horses were swift, they did not fly and it is unlikely one would ever be able to fly in the manner the pegasus is depicted. Rather, the pegasus is a heraldic symbol of speed, grace, and pride - even beyond the characteristics associated with horses normally.		The winged horse itself, however, is a creation of legend and mythology - while horses were swift, they did not fly and it is unlikely one would ever be able to fly in the manner the pegasus is depicted. Rather, the pegasus is a heraldic symbol of speed, grace, and pride - even beyond the characteristics associated with horses normally.
	And yet … they have turned up in roughly one-in-twelve of the visions experienced as a result of this ritual.</~~div~~></~~quote~~>		And yet … they have turned up in roughly one-in-twelve of the visions experienced as a result of this ritual.</quote></div>
	==Performing the Ritual==		==Performing the Ritual==
	The ritual attunes two individuals so that they experience a powerful dream. The ritual ideally should include images of horses; recitation of poetry, and evocations of the loyal, swift spirit of the majestic beasts.		The ritual attunes two individuals so that they experience a powerful dream. The ritual ideally should include images of horses; recitation of poetry, and evocations of the loyal, swift spirit of the majestic beasts.