Sorin's Rite of Agony - Revision history

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	They gain two effective ranks (total) of the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of any ritual that delivers a [[curse]]. The ritual does not need to be part of Winter lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply.		They gain two effective ranks (total) of the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of any ritual that delivers a [[curse]]. The ritual does not need to be part of Winter lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply.

	They also experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: You are painfully aware of the dangers that threaten you and those you care about. You feel an urge to prepare for those dangers, and to ensure that you have sufficient resources to overcome them.		They also experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''You are painfully aware of the dangers that threaten you and those you care about. You feel an urge to prepare for those dangers, and to ensure that you have sufficient resources to overcome them.''

	If the target is a [[draughir]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced. A draughir 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 [[draughir]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced. A draughir 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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	Magical scholars occasionally come across references to a ritual known as ''The Bargain of the Black Stone'' which provides much more significant increase to the amount of magic the target can wield. Details of the ritual are scarce, and Sorin is reportedly disinterested in speaking of it, or of the nature of the "bargain", but it represents a tantalizing enigma for magicians interested in Winter lore.		Magical scholars occasionally come across references to a ritual known as ''The Bargain of the Black Stone'' which provides much more significant increase to the amount of magic the target can wield. Details of the ritual are scarce, and Sorin is reportedly disinterested in speaking of it, or of the nature of the "bargain", but it represents a tantalizing enigma for magicians interested in Winter lore.

	A variant of this ritual is known to have been practiced among several inter-connected covens of [[The League\|League]] [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] in [[Sarvos]] in the second century of the Empire. Called ''Surut's Burning Brand'' it required the target to be burnt with [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and was connected to the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]]. Eventually the mountebank societies became embroiled in acts of malicious arson, performing increasingly extreme acts in return for more power from Surut; they were arrested and the majority executed for multiple murders. If ''Surut's Burning Brand'' were to resurface, anyone practicing it would likely attract a lot of attention from the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] and the Imperial Magistrates.		A variant of this ritual is known to have been practiced among several inter-connected covens of [[The League\|League]] [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] in [[Sarvos]] in the second century of the Empire. Called ''Surut's Burning Brand'' it required the target to be burnt with [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and was connected to the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]]. Eventually the mountebank societies became embroiled in acts of malicious arson, performing increasingly extreme acts in return for more power from Surut; they were arrested and the majority executed for multiple murders. If ''Surut's Burning Brand'' were to resurface, anyone practicing it would likely attract a lot of attention from the [[Conclave]] and the Imperial Magistrates.

	It is not impossible that other eternals of the Winter realm may be prepared to honour similar bargains. A trade that weakens someone in one way while strengthening them in another is a key theme of the Winter realm, as is a sacrifice that brings power. If these rituals have been formulated, they are not part of Imperial lore.		It is not impossible that other eternals of the Winter realm may be prepared to honour similar bargains. A trade that weakens someone in one way while strengthening them in another is a key theme of the Winter realm, as is a sacrifice that brings power. If these rituals have been formulated, they are not part of Imperial lore.

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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 [[Sorin]]. 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 the Throne's power to [[The_Throne#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] is removed.		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 [[Sorin]]. 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 the Throne's power to [[The_Throne#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] is removed.

	===OOC Elements===		===OOC Elements===

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	They also experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: You are painfully aware of the dangers that threaten you and those you care about. You feel an urge to prepare for those dangers, and to ensure that you have sufficient resources to overcome them.		They also experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: You are painfully aware of the dangers that threaten you and those you care about. You feel an urge to prepare for those dangers, and to ensure that you have sufficient resources to overcome them.

	If the target is a [[draughir]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced A draughir 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 [[draughir]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced. A draughir 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.

	The wound created by this ritual will not heal, meaning that the character's maximum hits are effectively reduced by one. At dramatically appropriate moments it will burn painfully sending waves of feverish pain through the character's body. It can ''only'' be healed through treatment by a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]], using the rules for treating a traumatic wound, and using a dose of [[marrowort]]. If the wound is healed in this manner, all effects of the enchantment end immediately. Once the duration of the enchantment has expired (or the enchantment is removed or supplanted), the wound can be healed normally.		The wound created by this ritual will not heal, meaning that the character's maximum hits are effectively reduced by one. At dramatically appropriate moments, it will burn painfully sending waves of feverish pain through the character's body. It can ''only'' be healed through treatment by a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]], using the rules for treating a traumatic wound, and using a dose of [[marrowort]]. If the wound is healed in this manner, all effects of the enchantment end immediately. Once the duration of the enchantment has expired (or the enchantment is removed or supplanted), the wound can be healed normally.

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

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	If the target is a [[draughir]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced A draughir 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 [[draughir]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced A draughir 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.

	The wound created by this ritual will not heal, meaning that the character's maximum hits are effectively reduced by one. At dramatically appropriate moments it will burn painfully sending waves of feverish pain through the character's body. It can ''only'' be healed through treatment by a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]], using the rules for treating a traumatic wound, and using a dose of [[marrowort]]. If the wound is healed in this manner, all effects of the enchantment end immediately. Once the duration of the enchantment has expired (or the enchantment is removed or supplanted), the wound can be healed normally.		The wound created by this ritual will not heal, meaning that the character's maximum hits are effectively reduced by one. At dramatically appropriate moments it will burn painfully sending waves of feverish pain through the character's body. It can ''only'' be healed through treatment by a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]], using the rules for treating a traumatic wound, and using a dose of [[marrowort]]. If the wound is healed in this manner, all effects of the enchantment end immediately. Once the duration of the enchantment has expired (or the enchantment is removed or supplanted), the wound can be healed normally.

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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, and each must inflict a wound on themselves.		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, and each must inflict a wound on themselves.

			===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 [[Sorin]]. 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 the Throne's power to [[The_Throne#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] is removed.

	===OOC Elements===		===OOC Elements===
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	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual creates a pact between the target and the winter [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]; in return for increased mastery of [[Winter magic]], the target suffers a lingering wound. Some magical scholars are of the opinion that the pain and discomfort somehow ~~feeds~~ Sorin's desire for suffering, while others claim this is a misunderstanding of the eternal's motives. Rather than feeding on pain, these scholars claim, Sorin simply reinforces his belief that all true strength comes from suffering. Either way, if the enchanted wound is healed in any way then the [[enchantment]] ends immediately.		This ritual creates a pact between the target and the winter [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]; in return for increased mastery of [[Winter magic]], the target suffers a lingering wound. Some magical scholars are of the opinion that the pain and discomfort somehow feed Sorin's desire for suffering, while others claim this is a misunderstanding of the eternal's motives. Rather than feeding on pain, these scholars claim, Sorin simply reinforces his belief that all true strength comes from suffering. Either way, if the enchanted wound is healed in any way then the [[enchantment]] ends immediately.

	Magicians using the gifts granted by this [[enchantment]] find themselves strengthened - they are able to endure much greater exposure to Winter magic than normal. Furthermore, the supernatural insight granted by the enchantment allows them greater facility with any ritual that is intended to create a curse regardless of which realm of magic the ritual draws on.		Magicians using the gifts granted by this [[enchantment]] find themselves strengthened - they are able to endure much greater exposure to Winter magic than normal. Furthermore, the supernatural insight granted by the enchantment allows them greater facility with any ritual that is intended to create a curse regardless of which realm of magic the ritual draws on.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual creates a pact between the target and the winter [[~~Eternals\|~~eternal]] [[Sorin]]; in return for increased mastery of [[Winter magic]], the target suffers a lingering wound. Some magical scholars are of the opinion that the pain and discomfort somehow feeds Sorin's desire for suffering, while others claim this is a misunderstanding of the eternal's motives. Rather than feeding on pain, these scholars claim, Sorin simply reinforces his belief that all true strength comes from suffering. Either way, if the enchanted wound is healed in any way then the [[enchantment]] ends immediately.		This ritual creates a pact between the target and the winter [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]; in return for increased mastery of [[Winter magic]], the target suffers a lingering wound. Some magical scholars are of the opinion that the pain and discomfort somehow feeds Sorin's desire for suffering, while others claim this is a misunderstanding of the eternal's motives. Rather than feeding on pain, these scholars claim, Sorin simply reinforces his belief that all true strength comes from suffering. Either way, if the enchanted wound is healed in any way then the [[enchantment]] ends immediately.

	Magicians using the gifts granted by this [[enchantment]] find themselves strengthened - they are able to endure much greater exposure to Winter magic than normal. Furthermore, the supernatural insight granted by the enchantment allows them greater facility with any ritual that is intended to create a curse regardless of which realm of magic the ritual draws on.		Magicians using the gifts granted by this [[enchantment]] find themselves strengthened - they are able to endure much greater exposure to Winter magic than normal. Furthermore, the supernatural insight granted by the enchantment allows them greater facility with any ritual that is intended to create a curse regardless of which realm of magic the ritual draws on.
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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	This ritual always involves inflicting a bleeding wound on the target. Some [[Groups#Covens\|covens]] who use this spell regularly have a specific knife (or sometimes a sickle) that they use to inflict the wound. Some covens require that the target inflict the wound themselves, as an act of self-sacrifice, while others require that one of the ritualist strike the important blow. Some [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] covens accompany the wound with a promise or oath to use the additional power wisely, while the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] prefer an oath to remain [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] against the machinations of [[Sorin]] or the other Winter [[eternals]]. The location and shape of the wound is important as well; a [[magister]] is likely to be a little suspicious of a target who wants to conceal the wound beneath clothing, for example. A [[Navarr]] caster is likely to carve the wound into a specific shape or design to increase its power, while among [[The Marches\|Marchers]] a common method of performing the ritual is for the target to clasp both hands around a sword-blade, inflicting deep cuts on each palm.		This ritual always involves inflicting a bleeding wound on the target. Some [[Groups#Covens\|covens]] who use this spell regularly have a specific knife (or sometimes a sickle) that they use to inflict the wound. Some covens require that the target inflict the wound themselves, as an act of self-sacrifice, while others require that one of the ritualist strike the important blow. Some [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] covens accompany the wound with a promise or oath to use the additional power wisely, while the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] prefer an oath to remain [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] against the machinations of [[Sorin]] or the other Winter [[eternal\|eternals]]. The location and shape of the wound is important as well; a [[magister]] is likely to be a little suspicious of a target who wants to conceal the wound beneath clothing, for example. A [[Navarr]] caster is likely to carve the wound into a specific shape or design to increase its power, while among [[The Marches\|Marchers]] a common method of performing the ritual is for the target to clasp both hands around a sword-blade, inflicting deep cuts on each palm.

	The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Irremais]] are often used with this ritual.		The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Irremais]] are often used with this ritual.

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	{{Season\|Winter\|20}}		{{Season\|Winter\|20}}
	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must have the [[Magical skills#Realm Lore\|Winter ~~Lore~~]] skill.		{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must have the [[Magical skills#Realm Lore\|Winter lore]] skill.

	During the ritual the target must be cut with an edged weapon, sufficient to cause the loss of 1 hit.		During the ritual the target must be cut with an edged weapon, sufficient to cause the loss of 1 hit.
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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	When the ritual is complete they gain an [[enchantment]] that grants them one additional effective rank of [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Winter ~~Lore~~]] for purposes of performing rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		When the ritual is complete they gain an [[enchantment]] that grants them one additional effective rank of [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Winter lore]] for purposes of performing rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].

	They gain two effective ranks (total) of the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of any ritual that delivers a [[curse]]. The ritual does not need to be part of Winter lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply.		They gain two effective ranks (total) of the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of any ritual that delivers a [[curse]]. The ritual does not need to be part of Winter lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply.
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	A variant of this ritual is known to have been practiced among several inter-connected covens of [[The League\|League]] [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] in [[Sarvos]] in the second century of the Empire. Called ''Surut's Burning Brand'' it required the target to be burnt with [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and was connected to the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]]. Eventually the mountebank societies became embroiled in acts of malicious arson, performing increasingly extreme acts in return for more power from Surut; they were arrested and the majority executed for multiple murders. If ''Surut's Burning Brand'' were to resurface, anyone practicing it would likely attract a lot of attention from the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the Imperial Magistrates.		A variant of this ritual is known to have been practiced among several inter-connected covens of [[The League\|League]] [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] in [[Sarvos]] in the second century of the Empire. Called ''Surut's Burning Brand'' it required the target to be burnt with [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and was connected to the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]]. Eventually the mountebank societies became embroiled in acts of malicious arson, performing increasingly extreme acts in return for more power from Surut; they were arrested and the majority executed for multiple murders. If ''Surut's Burning Brand'' were to resurface, anyone practicing it would likely attract a lot of attention from the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the Imperial Magistrates.

	It is not impossible that other eternals of the Winter realm may be prepared to honour similar bargains. A trade that weakens someone in one way while strengthening them in another is a key theme of the Winter realm, as is a sacrifice that brings power. If these rituals have been formulated, they are not part of Imperial ~~Lore~~.		It is not impossible that other eternals of the Winter realm may be prepared to honour similar bargains. A trade that weakens someone in one way while strengthening them in another is a key theme of the Winter realm, as is a sacrifice that brings power. If these rituals have been formulated, they are not part of Imperial lore.

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

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	When the ritual is complete they gain an [[enchantment]] that grants them one additional effective rank of [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Winter Lore]] for purposes of performing rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		When the ritual is complete they gain an [[enchantment]] that grants them one additional effective rank of [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Winter Lore]] for purposes of performing rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].

	They gain two effective ranks (total) of ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of any ritual that delivers a [[curse]]. The ritual does not need to be part of Winter lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply.		They gain two effective ranks (total) of the appropriate ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of any ritual that delivers a [[curse]]. The ritual does not need to be part of Winter lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply.

	They also experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: You are painfully aware of the dangers that threaten you and those you care about. You feel an urge to prepare for those dangers, and to ensure that you have sufficient resources to overcome them.		They also experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: You are painfully aware of the dangers that threaten you and those you care about. You feel an urge to prepare for those dangers, and to ensure that you have sufficient resources to overcome them.

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	The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Irremais]] are often used with this ritual.		The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Irremais]] are often used with this ritual.

	~~<box>~~
	~~'''Version Two'''<br>~~
	Replace the paragraph about Bladeroot with "In addition, they gain the ability to draw additional power from [[materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]. When performing a Winter ritual, they can substitute dragonbone for crystal mana when contributing to it. Every 2 meaasures spent counts as 1 crystal mana when contributing to the ritual. Unlike many similar effects, they can draw on this ability even when contributing to rituals they have not mastered. "

	~~''And replace Bladeroot reference in second paragraph to:''<br>~~
	They are also able to draw on the magical potential of the magical material [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]], a substance for which Sorin is known to have a particular liking. When using weltsilver in a ritual, it is often presented as a formal offering to the eternal, cast into fire or dissolved in vitriol. The method of destruction does not matter, but it is the act of sacrificing the material wealth the weltsilver represents that allows the magician to draw additional potency from the Winter realm itself to power their magical working.
	~~</box>~~
	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Winter\|24}}		{{Season\|Winter\|20}}
	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must have the [[Magical skills#~~Magician~~\|~~magician~~]] skill.		{{Casting time\|2}} {{Target Character}} The target character must have the [[Magical skills#Realm Lore\|Winter Lore]] skill.

	During the ritual the target must be cut with an edged weapon, sufficient to cause the loss of 1 hit.		During the ritual the target must be cut with an edged weapon, sufficient to cause the loss of 1 hit.
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	===Effects===		===Effects===
			When the ritual is complete they gain an [[enchantment]] that grants them one additional effective rank of [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Winter Lore]] for purposes of performing rituals, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].

	~~When~~ the ritual ~~is complete, after the target has lost 1 hit, they gain an [[enchantment]]~~ that ~~grants them one additional rank of~~ [[~~Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Winter Lore~~]]. ~~They do~~ not ~~gain any additional mastered rituals~~.		They gain two effective ranks (total) of ritual lore if they are contributing to the performance of any ritual that delivers a [[curse]]. The ritual does not need to be part of Winter lore, but the normal rules for effective skill still apply.

	They also experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: ~~the wound used to perform this ritual will not heal; at dramatically appropriate moments it will burn~~ painfully ~~sending waves~~ of ~~feverish pain through~~ the ~~character~~.		They also experience a [[roleplaying effect]]: You are painfully aware of the dangers that threaten you and those you care about. You feel an urge to prepare for those dangers, and to ensure that you have sufficient resources to overcome them.

	~~The wound created by this ritual continues~~ to ~~run with blood~~ and ~~will~~ not ~~heal naturally; most healing magic is likewise ineffective. It can ''only'' be healed through treatment by~~ a ~~physick, using~~ the ~~traumatic wounds rules~~.		If the target is a [[draughir]], the roleplaying effect is especially pronounced A draughir 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.

	The ~~enchantment ends immediately if~~ the wound is healed. Once the duration of the enchantment has ~~expires~~, the wound can be healed normally.		The wound created by this ritual will not heal, meaning that the character's maximum hits are effectively reduced by one. At dramatically appropriate moments it will burn painfully sending waves of feverish pain through the character's body. It can ''only'' be healed through treatment by a [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]], using the rules for treating a traumatic wound, and using a dose of [[marrowort]]. If the wound is healed in this manner, all effects of the enchantment end immediately. Once the duration of the enchantment has expired (or the enchantment is removed or supplanted), the wound can be healed normally.

	{{Season Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#Covens\|coven]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 14. Additional characters must be present throughout, and each must inflict a wound on themselves.		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, and each must inflict a wound on themselves.

	===OOC Elements===		===OOC Elements===
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	==Description==		==Description==
			This ritual creates a pact between the target and the winter [[Eternals\|eternal]] [[Sorin]]; in return for increased mastery of [[Winter magic]], the target suffers a lingering wound. Some magical scholars are of the opinion that the pain and discomfort somehow feeds Sorin's desire for suffering, while others claim this is a misunderstanding of the eternal's motives. Rather than feeding on pain, these scholars claim, Sorin simply reinforces his belief that all true strength comes from suffering. Either way, if the enchanted wound is healed in any way then the [[enchantment]] ends immediately.

	~~This ritual creates a pact between~~ the ~~target and the winter~~ [[~~Eternals\|eternal~~]] ~~[[Sorin]]; in return for temporarily increased mastery of the Realm of~~ Winter, the ~~target suffers a lingering wound. Some magical scholars are of~~ the ~~opinion~~ that ~~the pain and discomfort somehow feeds Sorin's desire for suffering, while others claim this~~ is a ~~misunderstanding~~ of the ~~eternal's motives. Rather than feeding~~ on pain, these scholars claim, Sorin simply reinforces his belief that all true strength comes from suffering. Either way, if magic is used to heal the enchanted wound the [[enchantment]] ends immediately.		Magicians using the gifts granted by this [[enchantment]] find themselves strengthened - they are able to endure much greater exposure to Winter magic than normal. Furthermore, the supernatural insight granted by the enchantment allows them greater facility with any ritual that is intended to create a curse regardless of which realm of magic the ritual draws on.

	Even though Sorin is often invoked with this ritual, there is no actual communion with the eternal. As with many similar rituals, ''Sorin's Rite of Agony'' seems to represent an agreed-on pact with the supernatural entity. If the ritual is performed in the correct way, then the enchantment is created; Sorin himself has no direct interaction with the ritualists or the target. Still, the eternal himself ~~is said to show interest in those who come into his presence who have performed this rite~~.		Even though Sorin is often invoked with this ritual, there is no actual communion with the eternal. As with many similar rituals, ''Sorin's Rite of Agony'' seems to represent an agreed-on pact with the supernatural entity. If the ritual is performed in the correct way, then the enchantment is created; Sorin himself has no direct interaction with the ritualists or the target. Still, those who make extensive use of this ritual may eventually attract the notice of the eternal himself.

	~~A variant of this~~ ritual is known ~~to have been practiced among several inter-connected covens of [[~~The ~~League\|League]] [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] in [[Sarvos]] in the second century~~ of the ~~Empire. Called~~ ''~~Surut's Burning Brand'' it required the target to be burnt with [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and was connected~~ to the ~~Burnt Knight~~ of [[the ~~Thrice-cursed Court]]~~. ~~Eventually~~ the ~~mountebank societies became embroiled~~ in ~~acts~~ of ~~malicious arson~~, ~~performing increasingly extreme acts in return for more power from Surut; they were arrested and~~ the ~~majority executed for multiple murders. If ''Surut's Burning Brand'' were to resurface~~, ~~anyone practicing~~ it ~~would likely attract~~ a ~~lot of attention from the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the Imperial Magistrates~~.		Magical scholars occasionally come across references to a ritual known as ''The Bargain of the Black Stone'' which provides much more significant increase to the amount of magic the target can wield. Details of the ritual are scarce, and Sorin is reportedly disinterested in speaking of it, or of the nature of the "bargain", but it represents a tantalizing enigma for magicians interested in Winter lore.

	It is ~~likely~~ that other ~~variants exist; a~~ trade that weakens someone in one way while strengthening them in another is a key theme of the Winter realm, as is a sacrifice that brings power.		A variant of this ritual is known to have been practiced among several inter-connected covens of [[The League\|League]] [[Mountebank\|mountebanks]] in [[Sarvos]] in the second century of the Empire. Called ''Surut's Burning Brand'' it required the target to be burnt with [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]] and was connected to the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]]. Eventually the mountebank societies became embroiled in acts of malicious arson, performing increasingly extreme acts in return for more power from Surut; they were arrested and the majority executed for multiple murders. If ''Surut's Burning Brand'' were to resurface, anyone practicing it would likely attract a lot of attention from the [[Imperial Conclave]] and the Imperial Magistrates.

			It is not impossible that other eternals of the Winter realm may be prepared to honour similar bargains. A trade that weakens someone in one way while strengthening them in another is a key theme of the Winter realm, as is a sacrifice that brings power. If these rituals have been formulated, they are not part of Imperial Lore.

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	The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Irremais]] are often used with this ritual.		The runes [[Kyrop]] and [[Irremais]] are often used with this ritual.

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			They are also able to draw on the magical potential of the magical material [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]], a substance for which Sorin is known to have a particular liking. When using weltsilver in a ritual, it is often presented as a formal offering to the eternal, cast into fire or dissolved in vitriol. The method of destruction does not matter, but it is the act of sacrificing the material wealth the weltsilver represents that allows the magician to draw additional potency from the Winter realm itself to power their magical working.
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