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

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual has a guaranteed [[Eternals_and_rituals#Communication_and_Gifts\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].		This ritual has a guaranteed [[Eternals_and_rituals#Communication_and_Gifts\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].

	Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the judgement of [[revocation]] that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.		Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the judgement of [[revocation]] that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual has a guaranteed [[Eternals_and_rituals#Communication_and_Gifts\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].		This ritual has a guaranteed [[Eternals_and_rituals#Communication_and_Gifts\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].

	Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the judgement of [[revocation]] that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.		Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the judgement of [[revocation]] that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual has a guaranteed [[~~Ritual_theory~~#~~Response~~\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[~~Ritual_theory~~#~~Agreement~~\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].		This ritual has a guaranteed [[Eternals_and_rituals#Communication_and_Gifts\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].

	Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the judgement of [[revocation]] that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.		Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the judgement of [[revocation]] that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.
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	The ritual was completed while [[Eleonaris]] was the patron of the Icy Crag. Several of her heralds contributed suggestions, but for the most part they were along the lines of “''why are you working on this? It's terrible!''” It appeared that these heralds were offended not by the fact that this was a “pointless Night ritual” but by its transactional nature. They were, reportedly, particularly unhelpful.		The ritual was completed while [[Eleonaris]] was the patron of the Icy Crag. Several of her heralds contributed suggestions, but for the most part they were along the lines of “''why are you working on this? It's terrible!''” It appeared that these heralds were offended not by the fact that this was a “pointless Night ritual” but by its transactional nature. They were, reportedly, particularly unhelpful.

	This ritual is only possible with the direct aid of Sadogua. It is a fine example of [[~~Ritual_theory#The_Role_of_Eternals~~\|how eternals and ritual magic interact]]. Essentially, without the explicit approval of Sadogua at all stages of the design process, the effect simply could not be created as either a [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts\|ritual text]] or an arcane projection.		This ritual is only possible with the direct aid of Sadogua. It is a fine example of [[Eternals_and_rituals\|how eternals and ritual magic interact]]. Essentially, without the explicit approval of Sadogua at all stages of the design process, the effect simply could not be created as either a [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts\|ritual text]] or an arcane projection.

	In almost all known cases where such rituals are created, the eternal stipulates behaviour by mortals that will void the agreement - no eternal has created a ritual that they themselves can choose to break. No matter what is said, the eternal is bound to the ritual once they agree to it, while the magicians who negotiate with them are free to act as they wish – as long as they accept the consequences of doing so.		In almost all known cases where such rituals are created, the eternal stipulates behaviour by mortals that will void the agreement - no eternal has created a ritual that they themselves can choose to break. No matter what is said, the eternal is bound to the ritual once they agree to it, while the magicians who negotiate with them are free to act as they wish – as long as they accept the consequences of doing so.

Hailmur: /* Assurance */

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Assurance

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	This ritual has a guaranteed [[Ritual_theory#Response\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].		This ritual has a guaranteed [[Ritual_theory#Response\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].

	Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the writ of excommunication to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the ~~Judgement~~ of ~~Revocation~~ that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.		Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the [[Writ of Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]] to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the judgement of [[revocation]] that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.

	==Description==		==Description==

Hailmur: /* Assurance */

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Assurance

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual has a guaranteed [[Ritual_theory#Response\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the ~~the~~ [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].		This ritual has a guaranteed [[Ritual_theory#Response\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].

	Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally.		Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally. ''Liege Robert de Meurig'', one of the magicians of the order, highlights that whilst the Synod can clearly use such tools as the writ of excommunication to remove a title holder from their position, it is likely powers such as the Judgement of Revocation that Sadogua feels oversteps into interfering. She suggests that anyone concerned about the limits of what might be allowed should contact the Globberslotch themselves.

	==Description==		==Description==

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	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	The ritual can affect additional measures. Each additional ten measures included in the ritual increases the magnitude by 4, and provides an additional two pieces of crystal fire. Additional measures must be placed in the same container but need not be the same type of material.		The ritual can affect additional measures. Each additional ten measures included in the ritual increases the magnitude by 4, and provides an additional two pieces of crystal fire. Additional measures must be placed in the same container but need not be the same type of material.

			===Assurance===
			This ritual has a guaranteed [[Ritual_theory#Response\|response]] from an eternal, in this case [[Sadogua]], and it comes with an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]]. The ritual loses all power and ceases to function if the the [[Imperial Synod]] is ever able to interfere with the [[Imperial Conclave]]. If the assurance is broken, then Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].

			Should the assurance never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	In almost all known cases where such rituals are created, the eternal stipulates behaviour by mortals that will void the agreement - no eternal has created a ritual that they themselves can choose to break. No matter what is said, the eternal is bound to the ritual once they agree to it, while the magicians who negotiate with them are free to act as they wish – as long as they accept the consequences of doing so.		In almost all known cases where such rituals are created, the eternal stipulates behaviour by mortals that will void the agreement - no eternal has created a ritual that they themselves can choose to break. No matter what is said, the eternal is bound to the ritual once they agree to it, while the magicians who negotiate with them are free to act as they wish – as long as they accept the consequences of doing so.

	In the case of this ritual, Sadogua has woven into the ritual the requirement that the Empire continue to have an [[Imperial Conclave]] that operates without interference from the [[Imperial Synod]]. Even were that requirement to be broken, all it would mean is that Sadogua would be free to cease honouring the agreement to exchange [[Vis#Crystal_Fire\|crystal fire]] for [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]]. Should that restriction never be contravened, the eternal cannot withdraw from the agreement to honour the ritual. Even were he to be subject to [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]], he would still have to provide the crystal fire to anyone who performed the ritual – albeit illegally.

	While Sadogua often alters his appearance, there are several constants. He remains jocular and friendly in almost all interactions; he is generally lazy, gluttonous, and lustful in character; and he has an unquenchable thirst for iridescent gloaming and dragonbone. It seems he literally cannot get enough – he crunches sticks of dragonbone as if they are delicate candies, and swigs iridescent gloaming as if it were a bottle of fine liqueur.		While Sadogua often alters his appearance, there are several constants. He remains jocular and friendly in almost all interactions; he is generally lazy, gluttonous, and lustful in character; and he has an unquenchable thirst for iridescent gloaming and dragonbone. It seems he literally cannot get enough – he crunches sticks of dragonbone as if they are delicate candies, and swigs iridescent gloaming as if it were a bottle of fine liqueur.

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Description

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The original [[arcane projection]] used to create this ritual was received from the eternal [[Sadogua]] – one of a number distributed to the magicians of the Empire during 381YE. The codification was undertaken at the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] under the direction of Luke of the Shattered Tower. Work was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 382YE. The ritual became part of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE, following a [[declaration]] of [[Imperial lore]] raised by Brat Umbral Path at the [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Imperial_Lore_:_Tithe_of_Bats\|Spring 383YE Conclave]].		The original [[arcane projection]] used to create this ritual was received from the eternal [[Sadogua]] – one of a number distributed to the magicians of the Empire during 381YE. The codification was undertaken at the [[Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness#The_Icy_Crag_of_the_Eternal_Sun\|Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun]] under the direction of '''Luke of the Shattered Tower'''. Work was completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 382YE. The ritual became part of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] shortly before the Summer Solstice 383YE, following a [[declaration]] of [[Imperial lore]] raised by '''Brat Umbral Path''' at the [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Imperial_Lore_:_Tithe_of_Bats\|Spring 383YE Conclave]].

	The ritual was completed while [[Eleonaris]] was the patron of the Icy Crag. Several of her heralds contributed suggestions, but for the most part they were along the lines of “''why are you working on this? It's terrible!''” It appeared that these heralds were offended not by the fact that this was a “pointless Night ritual” but by its transactional nature. They were, reportedly, particularly unhelpful.		The ritual was completed while [[Eleonaris]] was the patron of the Icy Crag. Several of her heralds contributed suggestions, but for the most part they were along the lines of “''why are you working on this? It's terrible!''” It appeared that these heralds were offended not by the fact that this was a “pointless Night ritual” but by its transactional nature. They were, reportedly, particularly unhelpful.

Hailmur at 21:07, 12 March 2025

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	It will take at least an hour for anything to happen, potentially longer. After this time, when the box is opened, it will contain four pieces of [[vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]]. Each crystal can be used as part of a Night ritual as if it were up to three crystals of mana. The entire crystal is consumed regardless of how much is needed, but it can be passed among multiple magicians who are contributing to the ritual if desired.		It will take at least an hour for anything to happen, potentially longer. After this time, when the box is opened, it will contain four pieces of [[vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]]. Each crystal can be used as part of a Night ritual as if it were up to three crystals of mana. The entire crystal is consumed regardless of how much is needed, but it can be passed among multiple magicians who are contributing to the ritual if desired.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=NightVis.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}
	The crystal has no use in spellcasting, or in the rituals of other realms.		The crystal has no use in spellcasting, or in the rituals of other realms.

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	In some parts of the Empire, the ritual has already acquired the far less-salubrious name of "''The Fat Sloth's Feeding Trough''" following a comment reportedly made by a prominent member of the Imperial Conclave during discussions about the merits of including it in Imperial lore. A similar unofficial name for the ritual, purportedly coined by a cynical [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] magician is "''The Globbersnotche's Racket''".		In some parts of the Empire, the ritual has already acquired the far less-salubrious name of "''The Fat Sloth's Feeding Trough''" following a comment reportedly made by a prominent member of the Imperial Conclave during discussions about the merits of including it in Imperial lore. A similar unofficial name for the ritual, purportedly coined by a cynical [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] magician is "''The Globbersnotche's Racket''".

	===Performing the Ritual===		==Performing the Ritual==
	The basic performance requirements are in no way complex. A sack, or a box with a lid, is filled with dragonbone or iridescent gloaming (or a combination of the two), and then the ritual is performed. The contents disappear, and then some time later the appropriate amount of crystal fire appears in their place. The sounds of rapidly beating wings are occasionally heard by those who listen closely to the container while the exchange is taking place, as if there were bats fluttering inside the container despite it generally being far too small for such a thing to be possible. One researcher, a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] named Ganovic Borovovitch Lesanzy claimed to have heard concentrated buzzing, as of dozens of fist-sized bees, but there is speculation he had been drinking heavily while waiting for the exchange to take place.		The basic performance requirements are in no way complex. A sack, or a box with a lid, is filled with dragonbone or iridescent gloaming (or a combination of the two), and then the ritual is performed. The contents disappear, and then some time later the appropriate amount of crystal fire appears in their place. The sounds of rapidly beating wings are occasionally heard by those who listen closely to the container while the exchange is taking place, as if there were bats fluttering inside the container despite it generally being far too small for such a thing to be possible. One researcher, a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] named Ganovic Borovovitch Lesanzy claimed to have heard concentrated buzzing, as of dozens of fist-sized bees, but there is speculation he had been drinking heavily while waiting for the exchange to take place.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	When the ritual is performed, the ritualists put twenty measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|~~Iridescent Gloaming~~]] and/or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|~~Dragonbone~~]] in an opaque container. At the completion the contents disappear, presented to the Night [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]], who is always hungry for these tasty materials.		When the ritual is performed, the ritualists put twenty measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]] and/or [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]] in an opaque container. At the completion the contents disappear, presented to the Night [[eternal]] [[Sadogua]], who is always hungry for these tasty materials.

	It will take at least an hour for anything to happen, potentially longer. After this time, when the box is opened, it will contain four pieces of [[vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]]. Each crystal can be used as part of a Night ritual as if it were up to three crystals of mana. The entire crystal is consumed regardless of how much is needed, but it can be passed among multiple magicians who are contributing to the ritual if desired.		It will take at least an hour for anything to happen, potentially longer. After this time, when the box is opened, it will contain four pieces of [[vis#Crystal Fire\|crystal fire]]. Each crystal can be used as part of a Night ritual as if it were up to three crystals of mana. The entire crystal is consumed regardless of how much is needed, but it can be passed among multiple magicians who are contributing to the ritual if desired.