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Twiggy: /* Common Elements */

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Common Elements

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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes poisonous creatures or plants. Some magicians, especially [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and [[Navarr]] [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]], anoint the skin or weapons of the target. using blood mixed with poisonous plants or the venom of spiders, scorpions or serpents to create a thick paste reminiscent of [[Legacy of Thorns#Oil of Blackthorn\|oil of blackthorn]]. Other magicians invoke forces of plague, sickness and fever as they work their magic, viewing the ritual as being more concerned with turning the body of the target against itself.		When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes poisonous creatures or plants. Some magicians, especially [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and [[Navarr]] [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]], anoint the skin or weapons of the target using blood mixed with poisonous plants or the venom of spiders, scorpions or serpents to create a thick paste reminiscent of [[Legacy of Thorns#Oil of Blackthorn\|oil of blackthorn]]. Other magicians invoke forces of plague, sickness and fever as they work their magic, viewing the ritual as being more concerned with turning the body of the target against itself.

	The performance of this ritual is often subdued. Few magicians can deny that the powers it deals with are insidious, and potentially fatal. There are few uses to which venom can be put that do not result in death, and while the poison itself may be subtle the end result is anything but. [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ritualists alike combine solemn, leaden drum-beats with slow, threatening movement and droning chants as they go about performing this ritual. A number of ritualists end the ritual by ceremonially cleansing themselves with fresh water; [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mages]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka magical traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] alike know the danger of allowing any hint of residual Spring magic to infect them once the ritual is complete.		The performance of this ritual is often subdued. Few magicians can deny that the powers it deals with are insidious, and potentially fatal. There are few uses to which venom can be put that do not result in death, and while the poison itself may be subtle the end result is anything but. [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ritualists alike combine solemn, leaden drum-beats with slow, threatening movement and droning chants as they go about performing this ritual. A number of ritualists end the ritual by ceremonially cleansing themselves with fresh water; [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mages]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka magical traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] alike know the danger of allowing any hint of residual Spring magic to infect them once the ritual is complete.

Dre at 20:57, 11 May 2022

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	~~[[Category:Venom]]~~

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	Graeme has suggested basing it on Barbed Spear (24 base materials). Make the magnitude 11/9		Graeme has suggested basing it on Barbed Spear (24 base materials). Make the magnitude 11/9
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Beeswax at 12:52, 23 March 2022

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	This ritual imbues a character with the ability to deliver a deadly strike that plays havoc with the life-force of their opponent. Using a weapon or implement as a conduit, powers of sickness and disease are released to run rampant through the enemy. While a portion of the power used in this ritual goes towards creating the [[Calls#Venom\|venomous]] strike, considerably more goes towards shielding the [[enchantment\|enchanted]] individual from the consequences of that strike.		This ritual imbues a character with the ability to deliver a deadly strike that plays havoc with the life-force of their opponent. Using a weapon or implement as a conduit, powers of sickness and disease are released to run rampant through the enemy. While a portion of the power used in this ritual goes towards creating the [[Calls#Venom\|venomous]] strike, considerably more goes towards shielding the [[enchantment\|enchanted]] individual from the consequences of that strike.

	One advantage to the deadly strike granted by the ''Touch of Vile Humours'' is that it is equally effective when delivered by an armoured warrior as by a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] in robes or [[Magical skills#Mage armour\|mage armour]]. The power to disrupt the health of an opponent remains until it is used, or until sunrise.		One advantage to the deadly strike granted by the ''Touch of Vile Humours'' is that it is equally effective when delivered by an armoured warrior as by a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] in robes or [[Magical skills#Mage armour\|mage armour]]. <!--The power to disrupt the health of an opponent remains until it is used, or until sunrise.-->

	There are many uses for this ritual, from ensuring the demise of a hated opponent to preventing a husk, zombie or a creature with powerful healing abilities from [[Heroic skills#Unstoppable\|rising again]] after it has been defeated, to quickly dispatching a [[vallornspawn husk]].		There are many uses for this ritual, from ensuring the demise of a hated opponent to preventing a husk, zombie or a creature with powerful healing abilities from [[Heroic skills#Unstoppable\|rising again]] after it has been defeated, to quickly dispatching a [[vallornspawn husk]].

Dre at 21:27, 14 August 2020

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	When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes poisonous creatures or plants. Some magicians, especially [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and [[Navarr]] [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]], anoint the skin or weapons of the target. using blood mixed with poisonous plants or the venom of spiders, scorpions or serpents to create a thick paste reminiscent of [[Legacy of Thorns#Oil of Blackthorn\|oil of blackthorn]]. Other magicians invoke forces of plague, sickness and fever as they work their magic, viewing the ritual as being more concerned with turning the body of the target against itself.		When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes poisonous creatures or plants. Some magicians, especially [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and [[Navarr]] [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]], anoint the skin or weapons of the target. using blood mixed with poisonous plants or the venom of spiders, scorpions or serpents to create a thick paste reminiscent of [[Legacy of Thorns#Oil of Blackthorn\|oil of blackthorn]]. Other magicians invoke forces of plague, sickness and fever as they work their magic, viewing the ritual as being more concerned with turning the body of the target against itself.

	The performance of this ritual is often subdued. Few magicians can deny that the powers it deals with are insidious, and potentially fatal. There are few uses to which venom can be put that do not result in death, and while the poison itself may be subtle the end result is anything but. [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ritualists alike combine solemn, leaden drum-beats with slow, threatening movement and droning chants as they go about performing this ritual. A number of ritualists end the ritual by ceremonially cleansing themselves with fresh water; [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#~~Magi~~\|~~magi~~]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka magical traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] alike know the danger of allowing any hint of residual Spring magic to infect them once the ritual is complete.		The performance of this ritual is often subdued. Few magicians can deny that the powers it deals with are insidious, and potentially fatal. There are few uses to which venom can be put that do not result in death, and while the poison itself may be subtle the end result is anything but. [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ritualists alike combine solemn, leaden drum-beats with slow, threatening movement and droning chants as they go about performing this ritual. A number of ritualists end the ritual by ceremonially cleansing themselves with fresh water; [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mages]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka magical traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] alike know the danger of allowing any hint of residual Spring magic to infect them once the ritual is complete.

	Other elements might include the runes [[Rhyv]], [[Naeve]] or [[Kyrop]] (often accompanied by the [[Hirmok\|rune of dominion]]; the evocation of [[The Claw]] or [[The Drowned Man]]; a scene in which a potion is brewed or a remedy spilled; or images of serpents, spiders, scorpions, wasps [[Legendary beasts#hydra\|hydra]], [[Legendary beasts#Dragons, Wyverns and Wyrms\|wyverns]]. or even [[Legendary beasts#Chimera\|chimerae]].		Other elements might include the runes [[Rhyv]], [[Naeve]] or [[Kyrop]] (often accompanied by the [[Hirmok\|rune of dominion]]; the evocation of [[The Claw]] or [[The Drowned Man]]; a scene in which a potion is brewed or a remedy spilled; or images of serpents, spiders, scorpions, wasps [[Legendary beasts#hydra\|hydra]], [[Legendary beasts#Dragons, Wyverns and Wyrms\|wyverns]]. or even [[Legendary beasts#Chimera\|chimerae]].

Rafferty: Ritual Update Phase One 2017

2017-04-02T10:56:06Z

Ritual Update Phase One 2017

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Spring\|25}}		{{Season\|Spring\|11}}
	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
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	===Effects===		===Effects===

	The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#VENOM\|venom]] once, following the rules for a [[Weapons & armour#Heroic Calls\|heroic call]]. The call can be made with any melee weapon or [[Weapons & armour#Implements\|implement]], with the exception of a [[Weapons & armour#Pike\|pike]].		The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#VENOM\|venom]] once per day, following the rules for a [[Weapons & armour#Heroic Calls\|heroic call]]. The call can be made with any melee weapon or [[Weapons & armour#Implements\|implement]], with the exception of a [[Weapons & armour#Pike\|pike]].

	{{~~Day~~ Duration}}		{{Season Duration}}

	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#Banners\|banner]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 20. Additional characters must be present throughout.		This ritual can affect additional characters from the same [[Groups#Banners\|banner]]. Each additional character increases the magnitude by 9. Additional characters must be present throughout.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	~~[[Category:Review]]~~
	[[Category:Venom]]		[[Category:Venom]]

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Rafferty at 09:57, 18 November 2015

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	Other elements might include the runes [[Rhyv]], [[Naeve]] or [[Kyrop]] (often accompanied by the [[Hirmok\|rune of dominion]]; the evocation of [[The Claw]] or [[The Drowned Man]]; a scene in which a potion is brewed or a remedy spilled; or images of serpents, spiders, scorpions, wasps [[Legendary beasts#hydra\|hydra]], [[Legendary beasts#Dragons, Wyverns and Wyrms\|wyverns]]. or even [[Legendary beasts#Chimera\|chimerae]].		Other elements might include the runes [[Rhyv]], [[Naeve]] or [[Kyrop]] (often accompanied by the [[Hirmok\|rune of dominion]]; the evocation of [[The Claw]] or [[The Drowned Man]]; a scene in which a potion is brewed or a remedy spilled; or images of serpents, spiders, scorpions, wasps [[Legendary beasts#hydra\|hydra]], [[Legendary beasts#Dragons, Wyverns and Wyrms\|wyverns]]. or even [[Legendary beasts#Chimera\|chimerae]].

	~~<!--- flavour. --->~~

	[[Category:Spring Ritual]]		[[Category:Spring Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	[[Category:~~IC Text Required~~]]		[[Category:Review]]

Rafferty: stubbed pending balance check

2015-01-23T09:27:55Z

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
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Rafferty: /* Description */

2015-01-23T09:23:59Z

Description

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	One advantage to the deadly strike granted by the ''Touch of Vile Humours'' is that it is equally effective when delivered by an armoured warrior as by a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] in robes or [[Magical skills#Mage armour\|mage armour]]. The power to disrupt the health of an opponent remains until it is used, or until sunrise.		One advantage to the deadly strike granted by the ''Touch of Vile Humours'' is that it is equally effective when delivered by an armoured warrior as by a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] in robes or [[Magical skills#Mage armour\|mage armour]]. The power to disrupt the health of an opponent remains until it is used, or until sunrise.

	There are many uses for this ritual, from ensuring the demise of a hated opponent to preventing a husk, zombie or a creature with powerful healing abilities from [[Heroic skills#Unstoppable\|rising again]] after it has been defeated, to quickly dispatching a ~~gang of~~ [[vallornspawn ~~husks~~]].		There are many uses for this ritual, from ensuring the demise of a hated opponent to preventing a husk, zombie or a creature with powerful healing abilities from [[Heroic skills#Unstoppable\|rising again]] after it has been defeated, to quickly dispatching a [[vallornspawn husk]].

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

Rafferty: /* Description */ sympathy reference, casting reference

2015-01-23T09:23:27Z

Description: sympathy reference, casting reference

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This ritual imbues a character with the ability to deliver a deadly strike that plays havoc with the life-force of their opponent. Using a weapon or implement as a conduit, powers of sickness and disease are released to run rampant through the enemy. While a portion of the power used in this ritual goes towards creating the [[~~Magic overview~~#Venom\|venomous]] strike, considerably more goes towards shielding the [[enchantment\|enchanted]] individual from the consequences of that strike.		This ritual imbues a character with the ability to deliver a deadly strike that plays havoc with the life-force of their opponent. Using a weapon or implement as a conduit, powers of sickness and disease are released to run rampant through the enemy. While a portion of the power used in this ritual goes towards creating the [[Calls#Venom\|venomous]] strike, considerably more goes towards shielding the [[enchantment\|enchanted]] individual from the consequences of that strike.

	One advantage to the deadly strike granted by the ''Touch of Vile Humours'' is that it is equally effective when delivered by an armoured warrior as by a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] in robes or [[Magical skills#Mage armour\|mage armour]]. The power to disrupt the health of an opponent remains until it is used, or until sunrise ~~- it is unlike a [[Spell list#Offensive Spells\|spell]] in that there is no limitation on delivering the effect beyond the need to strike an opponent~~.		One advantage to the deadly strike granted by the ''Touch of Vile Humours'' is that it is equally effective when delivered by an armoured warrior as by a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] in robes or [[Magical skills#Mage armour\|mage armour]]. The power to disrupt the health of an opponent remains until it is used, or until sunrise.

	There are many uses for this ritual, from ensuring the demise of a hated opponent to preventing a husk, zombie or a creature with powerful healing abilities from [[Heroic skills#Unstoppable\|rising again]] after it has been defeated.		There are many uses for this ritual, from ensuring the demise of a hated opponent to preventing a husk, zombie or a creature with powerful healing abilities from [[Heroic skills#Unstoppable\|rising again]] after it has been defeated, to quickly dispatching a gang of [[vallornspawn husks]].

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

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	This ritual imbues a character with the ability to deliver a deadly strike that plays havoc with the life-force of their opponent. Using a weapon or implement as a conduit, powers of sickness and disease are released to run rampant through the enemy. While a portion of the power used in this ritual goes towards creating the [[Calls#Venom\|venomous]] strike, considerably more goes towards shielding the [[enchantment\|enchanted]] individual from the consequences of that strike.		This ritual imbues a character with the ability to deliver a deadly strike that plays havoc with the life-force of their opponent. Using a weapon or implement as a conduit, powers of sickness and disease are released to run rampant through the enemy. While a portion of the power used in this ritual goes towards creating the [[Calls#Venom\|venomous]] strike, considerably more goes towards shielding the [[enchantment\|enchanted]] individual from the consequences of that strike.

	One advantage to the deadly strike granted by the ''Touch of Vile Humours'' is that it is equally effective when delivered by an armoured warrior as by a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] in robes or [[Magical skills#Mage armour\|mage armour]]. The power to disrupt the health of an opponent remains until it is used, or until sunrise.		One advantage to the deadly strike granted by the ''Touch of Vile Humours'' is that it is equally effective when delivered by an armoured warrior as by a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] in robes or [[Magical skills#Mage armour\|mage armour]]. <!--The power to disrupt the health of an opponent remains until it is used, or until sunrise.-->

	There are many uses for this ritual, from ensuring the demise of a hated opponent to preventing a husk, zombie or a creature with powerful healing abilities from [[Heroic skills#Unstoppable\|rising again]] after it has been defeated, to quickly dispatching a [[vallornspawn husk]].		There are many uses for this ritual, from ensuring the demise of a hated opponent to preventing a husk, zombie or a creature with powerful healing abilities from [[Heroic skills#Unstoppable\|rising again]] after it has been defeated, to quickly dispatching a [[vallornspawn husk]].

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	When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes poisonous creatures or plants. Some magicians, especially [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and [[Navarr]] [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]], anoint the skin or weapons of the target. using blood mixed with poisonous plants or the venom of spiders, scorpions or serpents to create a thick paste reminiscent of [[Legacy of Thorns#Oil of Blackthorn\|oil of blackthorn]]. Other magicians invoke forces of plague, sickness and fever as they work their magic, viewing the ritual as being more concerned with turning the body of the target against itself.		When performing this ritual, the coven often invokes poisonous creatures or plants. Some magicians, especially [[Suaq]] [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]] and [[Navarr]] [[Navarr magical traditions#Vates\|vates]], anoint the skin or weapons of the target. using blood mixed with poisonous plants or the venom of spiders, scorpions or serpents to create a thick paste reminiscent of [[Legacy of Thorns#Oil of Blackthorn\|oil of blackthorn]]. Other magicians invoke forces of plague, sickness and fever as they work their magic, viewing the ritual as being more concerned with turning the body of the target against itself.

	The performance of this ritual is often subdued. Few magicians can deny that the powers it deals with are insidious, and potentially fatal. There are few uses to which venom can be put that do not result in death, and while the poison itself may be subtle the end result is anything but. [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ritualists alike combine solemn, leaden drum-beats with slow, threatening movement and droning chants as they go about performing this ritual. A number of ritualists end the ritual by ceremonially cleansing themselves with fresh water; [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#~~Magi~~\|~~magi~~]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka magical traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] alike know the danger of allowing any hint of residual Spring magic to infect them once the ritual is complete.		The performance of this ritual is often subdued. Few magicians can deny that the powers it deals with are insidious, and potentially fatal. There are few uses to which venom can be put that do not result in death, and while the poison itself may be subtle the end result is anything but. [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ritualists alike combine solemn, leaden drum-beats with slow, threatening movement and droning chants as they go about performing this ritual. A number of ritualists end the ritual by ceremonially cleansing themselves with fresh water; [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions#Mages\|mages]] and [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka magical traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] alike know the danger of allowing any hint of residual Spring magic to infect them once the ritual is complete.

	Other elements might include the runes [[Rhyv]], [[Naeve]] or [[Kyrop]] (often accompanied by the [[Hirmok\|rune of dominion]]; the evocation of [[The Claw]] or [[The Drowned Man]]; a scene in which a potion is brewed or a remedy spilled; or images of serpents, spiders, scorpions, wasps [[Legendary beasts#hydra\|hydra]], [[Legendary beasts#Dragons, Wyverns and Wyrms\|wyverns]]. or even [[Legendary beasts#Chimera\|chimerae]].		Other elements might include the runes [[Rhyv]], [[Naeve]] or [[Kyrop]] (often accompanied by the [[Hirmok\|rune of dominion]]; the evocation of [[The Claw]] or [[The Drowned Man]]; a scene in which a potion is brewed or a remedy spilled; or images of serpents, spiders, scorpions, wasps [[Legendary beasts#hydra\|hydra]], [[Legendary beasts#Dragons, Wyverns and Wyrms\|wyverns]]. or even [[Legendary beasts#Chimera\|chimerae]].