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	It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.		It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~RitualFormula1~~.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=TributeFormula.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}
	A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.		A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.

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	It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.		It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=RitualFormula1.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=RitualFormula1.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}
	A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.		A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.

	Some scholars caution against using items that are [[create bond\|bonded]] to living people, although whether this is actually dangerous or just a result of the suspicion with which the Thrice-cursed are viewed is unclear. There is some tenuous evidence that those who send bonded items to the Court find it difficult to create new bonds, even though the item itself might be destroyed.		Some scholars caution against using items that are [[create bond\|bonded]] to living people, although whether this is actually dangerous or just a result of the suspicion with which the Thrice-cursed are viewed is unclear. There is some tenuous evidence that those who send bonded items to the Court find it difficult to create new bonds, even though the item itself might be destroyed.

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	===Assurance===		===Assurance===
	This ritual has a guaranteed [[~~Ritual_theory~~#~~Response~~\|response]] from an eternal, in this case the [[The Thrice-cursed Court\|Thrice-cursed Court]], and it comes with an [[~~Ritual_theory~~#~~Agreement~~\|assurance]]. The assurance connected with the ritual was lost for over a century 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 [[Atun%27s_Ring\|three rings]] that were given as gifts by Highborn magisters to the magicians of Urizen during early diplomatic exchanges are sent as part of the ritual.		This ritual has a guaranteed [[Eternals_and_rituals#Communication_and_Gifts\|response]] from an eternal, in this case the [[The Thrice-cursed Court\|Thrice-cursed Court]], and it comes with an [[Eternals_and_rituals#Assurance_and_Stipulation\|assurance]]. The assurance connected with the ritual was lost for over a century 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 [[Atun%27s_Ring\|three rings]] that were given as gifts by Highborn magisters to the magicians of Urizen during early diplomatic exchanges are sent as part of the ritual.

	''Greta Salpietra de Holberg'', one of the researchers of the order, points out that this could mean that this ritual is simply only the "newest" in a long line of rituals involving sending [[magic items]] to the Three. It is entirely possible that if the three rings are provided to the Bound, then they would look to negotiate an entirely new assurance.		''Greta Salpietra de Holberg'', one of the researchers of the order, points out that this could mean that this ritual is simply only the "newest" in a long line of rituals involving sending [[magic items]] to the Three. It is entirely possible that if the three rings are provided to the Bound, then they would look to negotiate an entirely new assurance.

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	It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.		It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=RitualFormula1.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=RitualFormula1.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}
	A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Imperial Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled an rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.		A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Imperial Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.

	Some scholars caution against using items that are [[create bond\|bonded]] to living people, although whether this is actually dangerous or just a result of the suspicion with which the Thrice-cursed are viewed is unclear. There is some tenuous evidence that those who send bonded items to the Court find it difficult to create new bonds , even though the item itself might be destroyed.		Some scholars caution against using items that are [[create bond\|bonded]] to living people, although whether this is actually dangerous or just a result of the suspicion with which the Thrice-cursed are viewed is unclear. There is some tenuous evidence that those who send bonded items to the Court find it difficult to create new bonds, even though the item itself might be destroyed.

	This ritual is intended to send [[magic items]] to the Thrice-cursed Court. It will send other items to these eternals, but this never results in vials of blood being returned to the casters, and the indication is that the Thrice-cursed are free to do with the item whatever they desire. In particular, if the ritual is used to send an artefact to the eternals they are not required to destroy it and may do with it as they wish. When an artefact is sent to the Court they provide heart's blood as if the item were a newly created magic item of the standard kind, providing no extra vis to take into account the additional power an artefact contains. There is some evidence, however, that the Court pay particular attention to those who send artefacts to them.		This ritual is intended to send [[magic items]] to the Thrice-cursed Court. It will send other items to these eternals, but this never results in vials of blood being returned to the casters, and the indication is that the Thrice-cursed are free to do with the item whatever they desire. In particular, if the ritual is used to send an artefact to the eternals they are not required to destroy it and may do with it as they wish. When an artefact is sent to the Court they provide heart's blood as if the item were a newly created magic item of the standard kind, providing no extra vis to take into account the additional power an artefact contains. There is some evidence, however, that the Court pay particular attention to those who send artefacts to them.

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	<box>'''<big>Interdiction</big>'''<br>While [[Skathe]], or any member of the Thrice-Cursed Court, is subject to the [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], it is illegal to perform this ritual.</box>
	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Winter\|4}}		{{Season\|Winter\|4}}

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	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional crafted items. Every additional item increases the magnitude by 2. Additional items must be present throughout.		This ritual can affect additional crafted items. Every additional item increases the magnitude by 2. Additional items must be present throughout.

			===Assurance===
			This ritual has a guaranteed [[Ritual_theory#Response\|response]] from an eternal, in this case the [[The Thrice-cursed Court\|Thrice-cursed Court]], and it comes with an [[Ritual_theory#Agreement\|assurance]]. The assurance connected with the ritual was lost for over a century 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 [[Atun%27s_Ring\|three rings]] that were given as gifts by Highborn magisters to the magicians of Urizen during early diplomatic exchanges are sent as part of the ritual.

			''Greta Salpietra de Holberg'', one of the researchers of the order, points out that this could mean that this ritual is simply only the "newest" in a long line of rituals involving sending [[magic items]] to the Three. It is entirely possible that if the three rings are provided to the Bound, then they would look to negotiate an entirely new assurance.

	==Description==		==Description==

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			<box>'''<big>Interdiction</big>'''<br>While [[Skathe]], or any member of the Thrice-Cursed Court, is subject to the [[Amity and enmity#Enmity\|enmity]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]], it is illegal to perform this ritual.</box>
	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Winter\|4}}		{{Season\|Winter\|4}}
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	===Effects===		===Effects===

	This ritual targets a crafted item (almost invariably an item that has been made by an [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]]). The item must be placed in an opaque container and disappears at the completion of the ritual.		This ritual targets a crafted item (almost invariably an item that has been made by an [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisan]]). The item must be placed in an opaque container and disappears at the completion of the ritual.

	At some point after the ritual has been completed, a number of phials of [[Vis#Heart's Blood\|heart's blood]] will appear in the place of the crafted item. The number of vials gained depends on the quality and amount of magic remaining in the items sacrificed.		At some point after the ritual has been completed, a number of phials of [[Vis#Heart's Blood\|heart's blood]] will appear in the place of the crafted item. The number of vials gained depends on the quality and amount of magic remaining in the items sacrificed.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterVis.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}
	If the ritual is used to sacrifice an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]], blood is received as if the item were a newly minted, standard version of its type (that is, one with a year remaining before it expires). The Thrice-cursed Court are not required to destroy any artefacts sent to them.		If the ritual is used to sacrifice an [[Magic_items#Artefacts\|artefact]], blood is received as if the item were a newly minted, standard version of its type (that is, one with a year remaining before it expires). The Thrice-cursed Court are not required to destroy any artefacts sent to them.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	'''As of Summer 383YE, it is illegal to perform this ritual in the Empire as Skathe of the [[The Thrice-cursed Court]], one of the eternals on whose power it explicitly draws - is under [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|enmity]].'''<br>

	The [[eternal\|eternals]] of [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] are known to despise things which are beautiful, strong or untainted. The most bitter and jealous of that twisted trio is the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]], but while it is her name that is most commonly invoked with this ritual, all three members of the Court participate equally in the ritual. Concerns have been expressed that this ritual in some way feeds to the power of these Winter eternals, but it seems that the court simply revels in the destruction of things that others have spent care and effort fashioning, feasting on the magic and the beauty of the item as a mortal might feast on the meat of an animal.		The [[eternal\|eternals]] of [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] are known to despise things which are beautiful, strong or untainted. The most bitter and jealous of that twisted trio is the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]], but while it is her name that is most commonly invoked with this ritual, all three members of the Court participate equally in the ritual. Concerns have been expressed that this ritual in some way feeds to the power of these Winter eternals, but it seems that the court simply revels in the destruction of things that others have spent care and effort fashioning, feasting on the magic and the beauty of the item as a mortal might feast on the meat of an animal.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	'''As of Summer 383YE, it is illegal to perform this ritual in the Empire as Skathe of the [[The Thrice-cursed Court]], one of the eternals on whose power it explicitly draws - is under [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|enmity]].'''		'''As of Summer 383YE, it is illegal to perform this ritual in the Empire as Skathe of the [[The Thrice-cursed Court]], one of the eternals on whose power it explicitly draws - is under [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|enmity]].'''<br>

	The [[eternal\|eternals]] of [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] are known to despise things which are beautiful, strong or untainted. The most bitter and jealous of that twisted trio is the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]], but while it is her name that is most commonly invoked with this ritual, all three members of the Court participate equally in the ritual. Concerns have been expressed that this ritual in some way feeds to the power of these Winter eternals, but it seems that the court simply revels in the destruction of things that others have spent care and effort fashioning, feasting on the magic and the beauty of the item as a mortal might feast on the meat of an animal.		The [[eternal\|eternals]] of [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] are known to despise things which are beautiful, strong or untainted. The most bitter and jealous of that twisted trio is the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]], but while it is her name that is most commonly invoked with this ritual, all three members of the Court participate equally in the ritual. Concerns have been expressed that this ritual in some way feeds to the power of these Winter eternals, but it seems that the court simply revels in the destruction of things that others have spent care and effort fashioning, feasting on the magic and the beauty of the item as a mortal might feast on the meat of an animal.

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	==Description==		==Description==
			'''As of Summer 383YE, it is illegal to perform this ritual in the Empire as Skathe of the [[The Thrice-cursed Court]], one of the eternals on whose power it explicitly draws - is under [[Amity_and_enmity#Enmity\|enmity]].'''
	The [[eternal\|eternals]] of [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] are known to despise things which are beautiful, strong or untainted. The most bitter and jealous of that twisted trio is the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]], but while it is her name that is most commonly invoked with this ritual, all three members of the Court participate equally in the ritual. Concerns have been expressed that this ritual in some way feeds to the power of these Winter eternals, but it seems that the court simply revels in the destruction of things that others have spent care and effort fashioning, feasting on the magic and the beauty of the item as a mortal might feast on the meat of an animal.		The [[eternal\|eternals]] of [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] are known to despise things which are beautiful, strong or untainted. The most bitter and jealous of that twisted trio is the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]], but while it is her name that is most commonly invoked with this ritual, all three members of the Court participate equally in the ritual. Concerns have been expressed that this ritual in some way feeds to the power of these Winter eternals, but it seems that the court simply revels in the destruction of things that others have spent care and effort fashioning, feasting on the magic and the beauty of the item as a mortal might feast on the meat of an animal.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The [[eternals]] of [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] are known to despise things which are beautiful, strong or untainted. The most bitter and jealous of that twisted trio is the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]], but while it is her name that is most commonly invoked with this ritual, all three members of the Court participate equally in the ritual. Concerns have been expressed that this ritual in some way feeds to the power of these Winter eternals, but it seems that the court simply revels in the destruction of things that others have spent care and effort fashioning, feasting on the magic and the beauty of the item as a mortal might feast on the meat of an animal.		The [[eternal\|eternals]] of [[The Thrice-cursed Court]] are known to despise things which are beautiful, strong or untainted. The most bitter and jealous of that twisted trio is the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Skathe\|Hag Queen]], but while it is her name that is most commonly invoked with this ritual, all three members of the Court participate equally in the ritual. Concerns have been expressed that this ritual in some way feeds to the power of these Winter eternals, but it seems that the court simply revels in the destruction of things that others have spent care and effort fashioning, feasting on the magic and the beauty of the item as a mortal might feast on the meat of an animal.

	It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.		It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.

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	It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.		It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~RitualFormula1~~.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=TributeFormula.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}
	A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.		A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.

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	It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.		It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=RitualFormula1.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=RitualFormula1.jpg\|title=The formula of Serval i Riqueza\|align=right\|width=407\|height=128}}
	A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.		A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.

	Some scholars caution against using items that are [[create bond\|bonded]] to living people, although whether this is actually dangerous or just a result of the suspicion with which the Thrice-cursed are viewed is unclear. There is some tenuous evidence that those who send bonded items to the Court find it difficult to create new bonds, even though the item itself might be destroyed.		Some scholars caution against using items that are [[create bond\|bonded]] to living people, although whether this is actually dangerous or just a result of the suspicion with which the Thrice-cursed are viewed is unclear. There is some tenuous evidence that those who send bonded items to the Court find it difficult to create new bonds, even though the item itself might be destroyed.

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	It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.		It is difficult to predict the amount of [[vis#Heart' Blood\|blood]] that will be recouped from this spell. It is clear that the more ingots or measures of special [[materials]] have gone into the item, the more mana is gained, The remaining power of the item is also a significant element - the more months of power left in the item, the better the return of mana. The vials of blood appear to retain their properties until they are consumed.
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	A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Imperial Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled an rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.		A little over a century ago the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]] received the support of the [[Imperial Conclave]] to pursue experiments with this ritual to see if he could work out how highly the Thrice-cursed valued the items they were sent. In his presentation a year later, he unveiled a rough equation that he said gave a broad idea of how much blood would be recovered. He cautioned that the equation was not precise, and that he had received a few anomalous results. He asked for more crystal mana to continue his experiments, and some money with which to buy enchanted items; he was turned down at that time, and no further official research has taken place. Serval himself disappeared shortly after, apparently while seeking an audience with the Thrice-cursed to inquire more directly about this ritual.

	Some scholars caution against using items that are [[create bond\|bonded]] to living people, although whether this is actually dangerous or just a result of the suspicion with which the Thrice-cursed are viewed is unclear. There is some tenuous evidence that those who send bonded items to the Court find it difficult to create new bonds , even though the item itself might be destroyed.		Some scholars caution against using items that are [[create bond\|bonded]] to living people, although whether this is actually dangerous or just a result of the suspicion with which the Thrice-cursed are viewed is unclear. There is some tenuous evidence that those who send bonded items to the Court find it difficult to create new bonds, even though the item itself might be destroyed.

	This ritual is intended to send [[magic items]] to the Thrice-cursed Court. It will send other items to these eternals, but this never results in vials of blood being returned to the casters, and the indication is that the Thrice-cursed are free to do with the item whatever they desire. In particular, if the ritual is used to send an artefact to the eternals they are not required to destroy it and may do with it as they wish. When an artefact is sent to the Court they provide heart's blood as if the item were a newly created magic item of the standard kind, providing no extra vis to take into account the additional power an artefact contains. There is some evidence, however, that the Court pay particular attention to those who send artefacts to them.		This ritual is intended to send [[magic items]] to the Thrice-cursed Court. It will send other items to these eternals, but this never results in vials of blood being returned to the casters, and the indication is that the Thrice-cursed are free to do with the item whatever they desire. In particular, if the ritual is used to send an artefact to the eternals they are not required to destroy it and may do with it as they wish. When an artefact is sent to the Court they provide heart's blood as if the item were a newly created magic item of the standard kind, providing no extra vis to take into account the additional power an artefact contains. There is some evidence, however, that the Court pay particular attention to those who send artefacts to them.