Shadow of the Bronze Colossus - Revision history

Twiggy at 00:40, 5 March 2026

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	The target gains four additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]]. In addition, they can respond to any roleplaying effect that would inspire feelings of altruism, compassion, patriotism or generosity by expressing cool disdain and detachment.		The target gains four additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]]. In addition, they can respond to any roleplaying effect that would inspire feelings of altruism, compassion, patriotism or generosity by expressing cool disdain and detachment.

	The target experiences a potent [[roleplaying effect]]: You do not wish to remove your heavy armour. It feels a natural part of your body, and you may even sleep in it. You experience strong mercenary thoughts - the idea of fighting in return for rewards seems very appealing. The idea of fighting without receiving payment, preferably in advance, seems laughable or even offensive.		The target experiences a potent [[roleplaying effect]]: ''You do not wish to remove your heavy armour. It feels a natural part of your body, and you may even sleep in it. You experience strong mercenary thoughts - the idea of fighting in return for rewards seems very appealing. The idea of fighting without receiving payment, preferably in advance, seems laughable or even offensive.''

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Twiggy at 18:16, 13 February 2026

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	This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced by the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.		This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced by the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.

	According to [[eternal\|eternals]] and heralds, the colossi of the ~~Realm~~ of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the ~~Realm~~. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.		According to [[eternal\|eternals]] and heralds, the colossi of the realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.

	This ritual effectively doubles the strength of a standard suit of heavy armour. If there is a downside, it is that the spirit of the target is flooded with cold, metallic sensations that dampen empathy, sympathy and patriotism. The target often becomes incredibly cynical, in addition to the more typical urging to demand payment before they will fight.		This ritual effectively doubles the strength of a standard suit of heavy armour. If there is a downside, it is that the spirit of the target is flooded with cold, metallic sensations that dampen empathy, sympathy and patriotism. The target often becomes incredibly cynical, in addition to the more typical urging to demand payment before they will fight.

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	The target gains four additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]]. In addition, they can respond to any roleplaying effect that would inspire feelings of altruism, compassion, patriotism or generosity by expressing cool disdain and detachment.		The target gains four additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]]. In addition, they can respond to any roleplaying effect that would inspire feelings of altruism, compassion, patriotism or generosity by expressing cool disdain and detachment.

	The target experiences potent [[roleplaying effect]]: You do not wish to remove ~~their~~ heavy armour. It feels a natural part of your body, and you may even sleep in it. You experience strong mercenary thoughts - the idea of fighting in return for rewards seems very appealing. The idea of fighting without receiving payment, preferably in advance, seems laughable or even offensive.		The target experiences a potent [[roleplaying effect]]: You do not wish to remove your heavy armour. It feels a natural part of your body, and you may even sleep in it. You experience strong mercenary thoughts - the idea of fighting in return for rewards seems very appealing. The idea of fighting without receiving payment, preferably in advance, seems laughable or even offensive.

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	{{Ritual Substitution\|orichalcum\|ingots}}.		{{Ritual Substitution\|orichalcum\|ingots}}

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced ~~but~~ the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.		This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced by the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.

	According to [[eternal\|eternals]] and heralds, the colossi of the Realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the Realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.		According to [[eternal\|eternals]] and heralds, the colossi of the Realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the Realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.
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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	The characters who are the target of this ritual will always be in heavy armour, and often bring the rest of their ~~marital~~ panoply with them. Ritualists often paint runes or sketch symbols of strength, endurance and stability on their armour and shields, or directly onto their skin, especially in metallic paint. [[Materials#Orichalcum\|~~orichalcum~~]] and [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] are often used in this ritual, even if the orichalcum is not being used to empower the target directly - tokens made from these materials may be given to the targets. Encouragement to identify with and imagine themselves as the bronze colossi may be used, or invocations to legendary warriors especially [[Paragons and Exemplars]] of [[Courage]] may be used. The runes [[Verys]] or [[Hirmok]] are invoked, and a [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgical]] performance often involves [[The Prince]] and [[The Battlefield]].		The characters who are the target of this ritual will always be in heavy armour, and often bring the rest of their martial panoply with them. Ritualists often paint runes or sketch symbols of strength, endurance and stability on their armour and shields, or directly onto their skin, especially in metallic paint. [[Materials#Orichalcum\|Orichalcum]] and [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]] are often used in this ritual, even if the orichalcum is not being used to empower the target directly - tokens made from these materials may be given to the targets. Encouragement to identify with and imagine themselves as the bronze colossi may be used, or invocations to legendary warriors especially [[Paragons and Exemplars]] of [[Courage]] may be used. The runes [[Verys]] or [[Hirmok]] are invoked, and a [[dramaturgy\|dramaturgical]] performance often involves [[The Prince]] and [[The Battlefield]].

	[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]		[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]

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	===Options===		===Options===
	{{Ritual Substitution~~\|[[Materials#Orichalcum~~\|orichalcum]]\|ingots}}.		{{Ritual Substitution\|orichalcum\|ingots}}.

	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===

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	This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced but the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.		This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced but the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.

	According to [[eternal\|eternals]] and ~~Heralds~~, the colossi of the Realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the Realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.		According to [[eternal\|eternals]] and heralds, the colossi of the Realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the Realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.

	This ritual effectively doubles the strength of a standard suit of heavy armour. If there is a downside, it is that the spirit of the target is flooded with cold, metallic sensations that dampen empathy, sympathy and patriotism. The target often becomes incredibly cynical, in addition to the more typical urging to demand payment before they will fight.		This ritual effectively doubles the strength of a standard suit of heavy armour. If there is a downside, it is that the spirit of the target is flooded with cold, metallic sensations that dampen empathy, sympathy and patriotism. The target often becomes incredibly cynical, in addition to the more typical urging to demand payment before they will fight.

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	Warriors enchanted with this ritual find it easy to sleep without removing their armour, they often report dreams tinged with an awareness of great shifting vistas under alien skies, and of feelings of tremendous size, weight and strength. It is widely believed by magical scholars that they are sharing briefly in the dreams of the bronze colossi themselves. Sadly for these scholars, warriors rarely remember many details of these dreams on awakening.		Warriors enchanted with this ritual find it easy to sleep without removing their armour, they often report dreams tinged with an awareness of great shifting vistas under alien skies, and of feelings of tremendous size, weight and strength. It is widely believed by magical scholars that they are sharing briefly in the dreams of the bronze colossi themselves. Sadly for these scholars, warriors rarely remember many details of these dreams on awakening.

	In some parts, especially [[Highguard]], a priest will help reduce the negative side-effects of the ritual through [[Religious skills#Exorcism\|exorcism]]. In [[The League]] and among the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] however the spiritual effects that accompany this ritual are often seen as being quite positive.

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

Dre at 15:10, 12 November 2018

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	This ritual targets a single character who is gaining additional hits from [[Weapons & armour#Heavy Armour\|heavy armour]]. That is, the character must be wearing heavy armour that covers the majority of the torso and at least one other location; valid locations are the head (with a helm), the arms and the legs, or you may cover half of your arms and legs. The enchantment ends immediately if enough of the target's heavy armour is removed that they no longer receive bonus hits from it.		This ritual targets a single character who is gaining additional hits from [[Weapons & armour#Heavy Armour\|heavy armour]]. That is, the character must be wearing heavy armour that covers the majority of the torso and at least one other location; valid locations are the head (with a helm), the arms and the legs, or you may cover half of your arms and legs. The enchantment ends immediately if enough of the target's heavy armour is removed that they no longer receive bonus hits from it.

	The target gains four additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]]. In addition, they can respond to any roleplaying effect that would inspire feelings of altruism, compassion, patriotism or generosity by expressing cool disdain and detachment.		The target gains four additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]]. In addition, they can respond to any roleplaying effect that would inspire feelings of altruism, compassion, patriotism or generosity by expressing cool disdain and detachment.

	The target experiences potent [[roleplaying effect]]: You do not wish to remove their heavy armour. It feels a natural part of your body, and you may even sleep in it. You experience strong mercenary thoughts - the idea of fighting in return for rewards seems very appealing. The idea of fighting without receiving payment, preferably in advance, seems laughable or even offensive.		The target experiences potent [[roleplaying effect]]: You do not wish to remove their heavy armour. It feels a natural part of your body, and you may even sleep in it. You experience strong mercenary thoughts - the idea of fighting in return for rewards seems very appealing. The idea of fighting without receiving payment, preferably in advance, seems laughable or even offensive.
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	This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced but the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.		This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced but the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.

	According to [[~~Eternals~~]] and Heralds, the colossi of the Realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the Realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the ~~Eternals~~ say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the ~~Eternal~~ [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some ~~Eternals~~, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike ~~Eternals~~ wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.		According to [[eternal\|eternals]] and Heralds, the colossi of the Realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the Realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.

	This ritual effectively doubles the strength of a standard suit of heavy armour. If there is a downside, it is that the spirit of the target is flooded with cold, metallic sensations that dampen empathy, sympathy and patriotism. The target often becomes incredibly cynical, in addition to the more typical urging to demand payment before they will fight.		This ritual effectively doubles the strength of a standard suit of heavy armour. If there is a downside, it is that the spirit of the target is flooded with cold, metallic sensations that dampen empathy, sympathy and patriotism. The target often becomes incredibly cynical, in addition to the more typical urging to demand payment before they will fight.

Dre at 10:28, 2 July 2018

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	This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced but the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.		This [[enchantment]] causes a powerful relationship between the target and their heavy armour. The metal plates and rings of their armour seem as natural to them as skin, and the armour itself is heavily reinforced but the power of the ritual. The ritual partly reinforces the handiwork of the artisan who forged the heavy armour, and partly infuses the spirit of the wearer with Autumn magic.

	According to [[Eternals]] and Heralds, the colossi of the Realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through ~~the~~ the labyrinth that makes up the Realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the Eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the Eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some Eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike Eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.		According to [[Eternals]] and Heralds, the colossi of the Realm of Autumn are massive metal statues that stand at key strategic points through the labyrinth that makes up the Realm. They never move, and are fixed points in an otherwise mutable, shifting maze. While they are immobile, the Eternals say that they are in some fashion alive. According to some stories, the Eternal [[Estavus]] forged the colossi for her own inscrutable ends. Regardless, the ritual taps into some of their immense, immovable power, using it to forge the spirit and the metal of a warrior together. Lesser colossi are known to exist as well; great brass minotaurs serve as guards or guardians from some Eternals, for example. These constructs may lack the immense majesty of the bronze colossi but they make up for that in ruthless martial acumen. Some warlike Eternals wear magically enhanced brass armour to echo the warlike nature of the brass minotaurs.

	This ritual effectively doubles the strength of a standard suit of heavy armour. If there is a downside, it is that the spirit of the target is flooded with cold, metallic sensations that dampen empathy, sympathy and patriotism. The target often becomes incredibly cynical, in addition to the more typical urging to demand payment before they will fight.		This ritual effectively doubles the strength of a standard suit of heavy armour. If there is a downside, it is that the spirit of the target is flooded with cold, metallic sensations that dampen empathy, sympathy and patriotism. The target often becomes incredibly cynical, in addition to the more typical urging to demand payment before they will fight.

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	[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]		[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
			This ritual targets a single character who is gaining additional hits from [[Weapons & armour#Heavy Armour\|heavy armour]]. That is, the character must be wearing heavy armour that covers the majority of the torso and at least one other location; valid locations are the head (with a helm), the arms and the legs, or you may cover half of your arms and legs. The enchantment ends immediately if enough of the target's heavy armour is removed that they no longer receive bonus hits from it.

	~~This ritual targets a single character who is gaining~~ additional ~~hits from~~ [[~~Weapons & armour~~#~~Heavy Armour~~\|~~heavy armour~~]]. ~~That is~~, ~~the character must be wearing heavy armour~~ that ~~covers the majority~~ of ~~the torso and at least one other location; valid locations are the head (with a helm)~~, ~~the arms and the legs~~, or ~~you may cover half of your arms~~ and ~~legs~~.		The target gains four additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]]. In addition, they can respond to any roleplaying effect that would inspire feelings of altruism, compassion, patriotism or generosity by expressing cool disdain and detachment.

	The ~~target gains four additional ranks of [[Combat skills#Endurance\|endurance]].~~		The target experiences potent [[roleplaying effect]]: You do not wish to remove their heavy armour. It feels a natural part of your body, and you may even sleep in it. You experience strong mercenary thoughts - the idea of fighting in return for rewards seems very appealing. The idea of fighting without receiving payment, preferably in advance, seems laughable or even offensive.

	~~In addition, while under the [[enchantment]] the~~ target experiences potent [[roleplaying effect]]: ~~they~~ do not wish to remove their heavy armour~~; it~~ feels a natural part of ~~their~~ body. ~~They~~ experience strong mercenary thoughts - the idea of fighting in return for rewards seems very appealing. The idea of fighting without receiving payment, preferably in advance, seems laughable or even ~~insane.~~

	~~In addition, they can respond to any roleplaying effect that would inspire feelings of altruism, compassion, patriotism or generosity by expressing cool disdain and detachment.~~

	~~The enchantment ends prematurely if enough of the target's heavy armour is removed that they no longer receive bonus hits from it~~.

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