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Twiggy at 21:41, 24 September 2025

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	===Crystal Fire===		===Crystal Fire===
	This dark mineral comes from the Night realm and is used in the performance of [[Night magic]]. The crystals themselves vary in colour from a purple so deep it is almost black, through deep red to lustrous fiery orange. They are always warm to the touch, and often glow slightly like banked embers. When their magic is used, they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a campfire or bonfire made solid, although a few claim they are actually ~~crystallized~~ starlight. When used in the performance of a ritual, they are sometimes burnt in mundane fire, or rubbed and caressed to draw on the power trapped within them. The ritual [[Tithe of Bats]] is the most common way of acquiring crystal fire.		This dark mineral comes from the Night realm and is used in the performance of [[Night magic]]. The crystals themselves vary in colour from a purple so deep it is almost black, through deep red to lustrous fiery orange. They are always warm to the touch, and often glow slightly like banked embers. When their magic is used, they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a campfire or bonfire made solid, although a few claim they are actually crystallised starlight. When used in the performance of a ritual, they are sometimes burnt in mundane fire, or rubbed and caressed to draw on the power trapped within them. The ritual [[Tithe of Bats]] is the most common way of acquiring crystal fire.

	===Golden Apples===		===Golden Apples===

Dre: /* Rules */

2024-03-25T15:26:33Z

Rules

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	* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''		* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''
	* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''		* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''
	Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of Spring lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#~~vital honey~~\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.		Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of Spring lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#Vital Honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.

	Note that despite its similarities, vis is not the same as crystal mana. You cannot make an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] using them; you cannot employ vis in conjunction with a [[Crystaltender's Vestment]]; and you cannot use them to [[Conclave_session#Speaking_before_the_Conclave\|speak before the Conclave]] for example.		Note that despite its similarities, vis is not the same as crystal mana. You cannot make an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] using them; you cannot employ vis in conjunction with a [[Crystaltender's Vestment]]; and you cannot use them to [[Conclave_session#Speaking_before_the_Conclave\|speak before the Conclave]] for example.

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Overview

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	Vis is an [[Languages#Latin\|Old Asavean]] word meaning "''power or force''" and is recognisable in all modern nations. Traditional, educated magicians pronounce it "''weeeez''" while iconoclastic, younger magicians tend to pronounce it "''viz''" to the exasperation of the first group.		Vis is an [[Languages#Latin\|Old Asavean]] word meaning "''power or force''" and is recognisable in all modern nations. Traditional, educated magicians pronounce it "''weeeez''" while iconoclastic, younger magicians tend to pronounce it "''viz''" to the exasperation of the first group.

	The practice of referring to vis as "quintessence" comes from extremely old texts, and the context has long since been forgotten. In Roget's "''The Five Quintessences''", that [[Urizen]] scholar tries to claim that it proves that [[#~~fire crystal~~\|fire crystals]] and [[#~~prismatic ink~~\|prismatic ink]] are the same substance - but this has been largely discredited due to there being absolutely no evidence to support his wild claims.		The practice of referring to vis as "quintessence" comes from extremely old texts, and the context has long since been forgotten. In Roget's "''The Five Quintessences''", that [[Urizen]] scholar tries to claim that it proves that [[#Crystal Fire\|fire crystals]] and [[#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] are the same substance - but this has been largely discredited due to there being absolutely no evidence to support his wild claims.

	The easiest way to acquire vis is to deal with an [[eternal]] of the appropriate realm. Over the centuries, various rituals have been created to allow commerce between mortal magicians and an eternal - the rituals [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] and [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] are examples which exist in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]].		The easiest way to acquire vis is to deal with an [[eternal]] of the appropriate realm. Over the centuries, various rituals have been created to allow commerce between mortal magicians and an eternal - the rituals [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] and [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] are examples which exist in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]].

Hailmur at 15:10, 25 March 2024

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	The easiest way to acquire vis is to deal with an [[eternal]] of the appropriate realm. Over the centuries, various rituals have been created to allow commerce between mortal magicians and an eternal - the rituals [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] and [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] are examples which exist in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]].		The easiest way to acquire vis is to deal with an [[eternal]] of the appropriate realm. Over the centuries, various rituals have been created to allow commerce between mortal magicians and an eternal - the rituals [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] and [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] are examples which exist in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]].

			==Rules==
			* '''Counts as three individual mana crystals'''
			* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''
			* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''
			Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of Spring lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#vital honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.

			Note that despite its similarities, vis is not the same as crystal mana. You cannot make an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] using them; you cannot employ vis in conjunction with a [[Crystaltender's Vestment]]; and you cannot use them to [[Conclave_session#Speaking_before_the_Conclave\|speak before the Conclave]] for example.

	==Forms==		==Forms==
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	(When vis is found in other forms, it is almost always presented as a one-shot ribboned item)		(When vis is found in other forms, it is almost always presented as a one-shot ribboned item)

	==~~Rules==~~		<gallery heights=275 mode="packed">
	* '''Counts as three individual mana crystals'''		DayVis.jpg
	* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''		WinterVis.jpg
	* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''		SpringVis.jpg
	Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of Spring lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#vital honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.		NightVis.jpg
			SummerVis.jpg
	Note that despite its similarities, vis is not the same as crystal mana. You cannot make an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] using them; you cannot employ vis in conjunction with a [[Crystaltender's Vestment]]; and you cannot use them to [[Conclave_session#Speaking_before_the_Conclave\|speak before the Conclave]] for example.		AutumnVis.jpg
			</gallery>
	~~<row-fluid~~>
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~DayVis.jpg~~\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Prismatic Ink card (front)}}~~
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~WinterVis.jpg~~\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Heart's Blood card (front)}}~~
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~SpringVis.jpg~~\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Vital Honey card (front)}}~~
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~NightVis.jpg~~\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Crystal Fire card (front)}}~~
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~SummerVis.jpg~~\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Golden Apple card (front)}}~~
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~AutumnVis.jpg~~\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Warm Ashes card (front)}}~~
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Hailmur at 22:58, 12 February 2024

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	==Forms==		==Forms==
	There are six commonly-known forms of vis, each of which hails from a different realm.		There are six commonly known forms of vis, each of which hails from a different realm.

	===Prismatic Ink===		===Prismatic Ink===
	Found in the Day realm, and used in the performance of [[Day magic]]. Over time, this miraculous pigment slowly changes colour from deep purple to cerulean blue, to vibrant green, to golden yellow, to fiery red and then back to deep purple. A single vial can be used in the same way as mundane ink to create images or documents in a beautiful range of colours. When it is used in the performance of a ritual it is often used to draw a map, write a message, or mixed with paints or coloured sands to trace designs.		Found in the Day realm, and used in the performance of [[Day magic]]. Over time, this miraculous pigment slowly changes colour from deep purple to cerulean blue, to vibrant green, to golden yellow, to fiery red and then back to deep purple. A single vial can be used in the same way as mundane ink to create images or documents in a beautiful range of colours. When it is used in the performance of a ritual it is often used to draw a map, write a message, or mixed with paints or coloured sands to trace designs.

	===Heart's Blood===		===Heart's Blood===
	This scarlet liquid comes from the Winter realm, and is used in the performance of [[Winter magic]]. It is usually found in small glass or crystal vials, or more rarely in earthen pots. It behaves in all ways like normal blood, apart from the fact that it is always warm to the touch, and liquid, as if it had just been spilled. Any magician can tell it apart from a normal phial of blood because if it is held by a living creature for more than a few moments they will feel it begin to pulse gently in time to their own heart beat. When it is used in the performance of a ritual, it is often drunk, smeared on the skin of the target, mixed with the blood of the ritualist (or another liquid), or simply spilled out onto the earth. The ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] is a common way to acquire heart's blood.		This scarlet liquid comes from the Winter realm, and is used in the performance of [[Winter magic]]. It is usually found in small glass or crystal vials, or more rarely in earthen pots. It behaves in all ways like normal blood, apart from the fact that it is always warm to the touch, and liquid, as if it had just been spilled. Any magician can tell it apart from a normal phial of blood because if it is held by a living creature for more than a few moments they will feel it begin to pulse gently in time to their own heart beat. When it is used in the performance of a ritual, it is often drunk, smeared on the skin of the target, mixed with the blood of the ritualist (or another liquid), or simply spilled out onto the earth. The ritual [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] is a common way to acquire heart's blood.

	===Vital Honey===		===Vital Honey===
	This translucent gold, orange, or yellow substance comes from the Spring realm, and is used in the performance of [[Spring magic]]. It is soft and a little sticky, with a consistency that varies between that of of golden treacle and pliable amber. It is sweet and tasty when consumed, but most magicians caution against voluntarily eating a substance that comes from the volatile spring realm. It can be easily told apart from normal honey by its gentle, golden glow - and by the fact that it occasionally moves as if it were a living thing. When used in the performance of a ritual, it is often spilled out or mixed with hot water, or smeared on the target of the ritual.		This translucent gold, orange, or yellow substance comes from the Spring realm, and is used in the performance of [[Spring magic]]. It is soft and a little sticky, with a consistency that varies between that of golden treacle and pliable amber. It is sweet and tasty when consumed, but most magicians caution against voluntarily eating a substance that comes from the volatile spring realm. It can be easily told apart from normal honey by its gentle, golden glow - and by the fact that it occasionally moves as if it were a living thing. When used in the performance of a ritual, it is often spilled out or mixed with hot water, or smeared on the target of the ritual.

	===Crystal Fire===		===Crystal Fire===
	This dark mineral comes from the Night realm and is used in the performance of [[Night magic]]. The crystals themselves vary in colour from a purple so deep it is almost black, through deep red to lustrous fiery orange. They are always warm to the touch, and often glow slightly like banked embers. When their magic is used, they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a ~~camp fire~~ or ~~bondfire~~ made solid, although a few claim they are actually crystallized starlight. When used in the performance of a ritual, they are sometimes burnt in mundane fire, or rubbed and caressed to draw on the power trapped within them. The ritual [[Tithe of Bats]] is the most common way of acquiring crystal fire.		This dark mineral comes from the Night realm and is used in the performance of [[Night magic]]. The crystals themselves vary in colour from a purple so deep it is almost black, through deep red to lustrous fiery orange. They are always warm to the touch, and often glow slightly like banked embers. When their magic is used, they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a campfire or bonfire made solid, although a few claim they are actually crystallized starlight. When used in the performance of a ritual, they are sometimes burnt in mundane fire, or rubbed and caressed to draw on the power trapped within them. The ritual [[Tithe of Bats]] is the most common way of acquiring crystal fire.

	===Golden Apples===		===Golden Apples===
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=AutumnVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Warm Ashes card (front)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=AutumnVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Warm Ashes card (front)}}
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Hailmur: /* Crystal Fire */

2023-07-06T11:21:19Z

Crystal Fire

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	This translucent gold, orange, or yellow substance comes from the Spring realm, and is used in the performance of [[Spring magic]]. It is soft and a little sticky, with a consistency that varies between that of of golden treacle and pliable amber. It is sweet and tasty when consumed, but most magicians caution against voluntarily eating a substance that comes from the volatile spring realm. It can be easily told apart from normal honey by its gentle, golden glow - and by the fact that it occasionally moves as if it were a living thing. When used in the performance of a ritual, it is often spilled out or mixed with hot water, or smeared on the target of the ritual.		This translucent gold, orange, or yellow substance comes from the Spring realm, and is used in the performance of [[Spring magic]]. It is soft and a little sticky, with a consistency that varies between that of of golden treacle and pliable amber. It is sweet and tasty when consumed, but most magicians caution against voluntarily eating a substance that comes from the volatile spring realm. It can be easily told apart from normal honey by its gentle, golden glow - and by the fact that it occasionally moves as if it were a living thing. When used in the performance of a ritual, it is often spilled out or mixed with hot water, or smeared on the target of the ritual.
	===Crystal Fire===		===Crystal Fire===
	This dark mineral comes from the Night realm and is used in the performance of [[Night magic]]. The crystals themselves vary in colour from a purple so deep it is almost black, through deep red to lustrous fiery orange. They are always warm to the touch, and often glow slightly like banked embers. When their magic is used, they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a camp fire or bondfire made solid, although a few claim they are actually crystallized starlight. When used in the performance of a ritual, they are sometimes burnt in mundane fire, or rubbed and caressed to draw on the power trapped within them.		This dark mineral comes from the Night realm and is used in the performance of [[Night magic]]. The crystals themselves vary in colour from a purple so deep it is almost black, through deep red to lustrous fiery orange. They are always warm to the touch, and often glow slightly like banked embers. When their magic is used, they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a camp fire or bondfire made solid, although a few claim they are actually crystallized starlight. When used in the performance of a ritual, they are sometimes burnt in mundane fire, or rubbed and caressed to draw on the power trapped within them. The ritual [[Tithe of Bats]] is the most common way of acquiring crystal fire.

	===Golden Apples===		===Golden Apples===
	* '''Golden apples do not turn you into a changeling if you eat one'''		* '''Golden apples do not turn you into a changeling if you eat one'''

Hailmur: /* Rules */

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Rules

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	* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''		* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''
	* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''		* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''
	Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of ~~spring~~ lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#vital honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.		Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of Spring lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#vital honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.

	Note that despite its similarities, vis is not the same as crystal mana. You cannot make an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] using them; you cannot employ vis in conjunction with a [[Crystaltender's Vestment]]; and you cannot use them to [[Conclave_session#Speaking_before_the_Conclave\|speak before the Conclave]] ~~or to [[Conclave_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|place an item on the agenda]],~~ for example.		Note that despite its similarities, vis is not the same as crystal mana. You cannot make an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] using them; you cannot employ vis in conjunction with a [[Crystaltender's Vestment]]; and you cannot use them to [[Conclave_session#Speaking_before_the_Conclave\|speak before the Conclave]] for example.

	<row-fluid>		<row-fluid>
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=DayVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=DayVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Prismatic Ink card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Heart's Blood card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpringVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (front)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpringVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Vital Honey card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=NightVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=NightVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Crystal Fire card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=SummerVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=SummerVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Golden Apple card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=AutumnVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=AutumnVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Warm Ashes card (front)}}
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Matt: /* Golden Apples */

2022-08-16T14:02:57Z

Golden Apples

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	This dark mineral comes from the Night realm and is used in the performance of [[Night magic]]. The crystals themselves vary in colour from a purple so deep it is almost black, through deep red to lustrous fiery orange. They are always warm to the touch, and often glow slightly like banked embers. When their magic is used, they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a camp fire or bondfire made solid, although a few claim they are actually crystallized starlight. When used in the performance of a ritual, they are sometimes burnt in mundane fire, or rubbed and caressed to draw on the power trapped within them.		This dark mineral comes from the Night realm and is used in the performance of [[Night magic]]. The crystals themselves vary in colour from a purple so deep it is almost black, through deep red to lustrous fiery orange. They are always warm to the touch, and often glow slightly like banked embers. When their magic is used, they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a camp fire or bondfire made solid, although a few claim they are actually crystallized starlight. When used in the performance of a ritual, they are sometimes burnt in mundane fire, or rubbed and caressed to draw on the power trapped within them.
	===Golden Apples===		===Golden Apples===
			* '''Golden apples do not turn you into a changeling if you eat one'''
	These magical fruit hail from the Summer realm and are used in the performance of [[Summer magic]]. They appear as apples with golden skin, and on the rare occasion they are eaten they taste delicious - they are almost the platonic ideal of fresh summer fruit given form. Sometimes called ''sun apples'', they are also known as ''the apples of [[Meraud]]'' - that Summer eternal is said to own great orchards that produce bushels of golden apples to use in his magic or to offer as gifts to friends. Regardless, they are found throughout the Summer realm from the glaciers of [[Cathan Canae]] to the [[Eleonaris\|Fields of Glory]]. When used in the performance of a ritual, they may be consumed or cast to the ground as their magic is used - once their power has been exhausted they quickly lose their lustrous sheen.		These magical fruit hail from the Summer realm and are used in the performance of [[Summer magic]]. They appear as apples with golden skin, and on the rare occasion they are eaten they taste delicious - they are almost the platonic ideal of fresh summer fruit given form. Sometimes called ''sun apples'', they are also known as ''the apples of [[Meraud]]'' - that Summer eternal is said to own great orchards that produce bushels of golden apples to use in his magic or to offer as gifts to friends. Regardless, they are found throughout the Summer realm from the glaciers of [[Cathan Canae]] to the [[Eleonaris\|Fields of Glory]]. When used in the performance of a ritual, they may be consumed or cast to the ground as their magic is used - once their power has been exhausted they quickly lose their lustrous sheen.

			There is a common myth that you turn into a changeling if you eat a golden apple. Scores of golden apples have been consumed and only one person ever turned into a changeling. As far as anyone can tell ''eating golden apples does not turn you into a changeling.''

	===Warm Ashes===		===Warm Ashes===
	Sometimes called ''Ashes of [[Estavus]]'', this industrial byproduct comes from the Autumn realm and is used in the performance of [[Autumn magic]]. A pouch of ashes is easily distinguished from mundane material because it is always warm to the touch, losing this warmth only when its magic has been depleted. The most common way to get hold of the ashes is through the ritual [[Before the Throne of Estavus]], but all Autumn eternals are known to have access to the substance. When used in the performance of a ritual, it is often thrown into the air, or used to trace a design on the ground, or more rarely mixed with water and used to paint runes or symbols on the target of the ritual.		Sometimes called ''Ashes of [[Estavus]]'', this industrial byproduct comes from the Autumn realm and is used in the performance of [[Autumn magic]]. A pouch of ashes is easily distinguished from mundane material because it is always warm to the touch, losing this warmth only when its magic has been depleted. The most common way to get hold of the ashes is through the ritual [[Before the Throne of Estavus]], but all Autumn eternals are known to have access to the substance. When used in the performance of a ritual, it is often thrown into the air, or used to trace a design on the ground, or more rarely mixed with water and used to paint runes or symbols on the target of the ritual.

Rafferty: /* Rules */

2018-09-26T18:51:55Z

Rules

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	* '''Counts as three individual mana crystals'''		* '''Counts as three individual mana crystals'''
	* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''		* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''
			* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''
	Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of spring lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#vital honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.		Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of spring lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#vital honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.

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	The practice of referring to vis as "quintessence" comes from extremely old texts, and the context has long since been forgotten. In Roget's "''The Five Quintessences''", that [[Urizen]] scholar tries to claim that it proves that [[#fire crystal\|fire crystals]] and [[#prismatic ink\|prismatic ink]] are the same substance - but this has been largely discredited due to there being absolutely no evidence to support his wild claims.		The practice of referring to vis as "quintessence" comes from extremely old texts, and the context has long since been forgotten. In Roget's "''The Five Quintessences''", that [[Urizen]] scholar tries to claim that it proves that [[#fire crystal\|fire crystals]] and [[#prismatic ink\|prismatic ink]] are the same substance - but this has been largely discredited due to there being absolutely no evidence to support his wild claims.

	The easiest way to acquire vis is to deal with an [[eternal]] of the appropriate realm. Over the centuries, various rituals have been created to allow commerce between mortal magicians and an eternal - the rituals [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] and [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] are examples which exist in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial ~~Lore~~]].		The easiest way to acquire vis is to deal with an [[eternal]] of the appropriate realm. Over the centuries, various rituals have been created to allow commerce between mortal magicians and an eternal - the rituals [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] and [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] are examples which exist in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]].

	==Forms==		==Forms==

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	Vis is an [[Languages#Latin\|Old Asavean]] word meaning "''power or force''" and is recognisable in all modern nations. Traditional, educated magicians pronounce it "''weeeez''" while iconoclastic, younger magicians tend to pronounce it "''viz''" to the exasperation of the first group.		Vis is an [[Languages#Latin\|Old Asavean]] word meaning "''power or force''" and is recognisable in all modern nations. Traditional, educated magicians pronounce it "''weeeez''" while iconoclastic, younger magicians tend to pronounce it "''viz''" to the exasperation of the first group.

	The practice of referring to vis as "quintessence" comes from extremely old texts, and the context has long since been forgotten. In Roget's "''The Five Quintessences''", that [[Urizen]] scholar tries to claim that it proves that [[#~~fire crystal~~\|fire crystals]] and [[#~~prismatic ink~~\|prismatic ink]] are the same substance - but this has been largely discredited due to there being absolutely no evidence to support his wild claims.		The practice of referring to vis as "quintessence" comes from extremely old texts, and the context has long since been forgotten. In Roget's "''The Five Quintessences''", that [[Urizen]] scholar tries to claim that it proves that [[#Crystal Fire\|fire crystals]] and [[#Prismatic Ink\|prismatic ink]] are the same substance - but this has been largely discredited due to there being absolutely no evidence to support his wild claims.

	The easiest way to acquire vis is to deal with an [[eternal]] of the appropriate realm. Over the centuries, various rituals have been created to allow commerce between mortal magicians and an eternal - the rituals [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] and [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] are examples which exist in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]].		The easiest way to acquire vis is to deal with an [[eternal]] of the appropriate realm. Over the centuries, various rituals have been created to allow commerce between mortal magicians and an eternal - the rituals [[Before the Throne of Estavus]] and [[Tribute to the Thrice-Cursed Court]] are examples which exist in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]].

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	* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''		* '''Can be combined with other sources of mana'''
	* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''		* '''Cannot be used if you are [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]]'''
	Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of ~~spring~~ lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#vital honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.		Standard vis counts as three individual mana crystals towards the performance of a single [[rituals\|ritual]] of the appropriate realm. It cannot be used for [[spellcasting]]. Vis can be freely combined with crystal mana in the performance of a single ritual. All the vis is consumed in a ritual regardless of how much mana is needed - but the vis may be split between multiple contributors if desired. The [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|normal rules limiting the number of mana crystals that you can use]] to perform a ritual apply. For example, if a magician with two ranks of Spring lore works with a covenmate who has one rank of Spring lore, a single jar of [[#vital honey\|vital honey]] can be used by both of them to provide all the mana for their ritual.

	Note that despite its similarities, vis is not the same as crystal mana. You cannot make an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] using them; you cannot employ vis in conjunction with a [[Crystaltender's Vestment]]; and you cannot use them to [[Conclave_session#Speaking_before_the_Conclave\|speak before the Conclave]] ~~or to [[Conclave_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|place an item on the agenda]],~~ for example.		Note that despite its similarities, vis is not the same as crystal mana. You cannot make an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] using them; you cannot employ vis in conjunction with a [[Crystaltender's Vestment]]; and you cannot use them to [[Conclave_session#Speaking_before_the_Conclave\|speak before the Conclave]] for example.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=DayVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=DayVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Prismatic Ink card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=WinterVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Heart's Blood card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpringVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (front)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=SpringVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Vital Honey card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=NightVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=NightVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Crystal Fire card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=SummerVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=SummerVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Golden Apple card (front)}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=AutumnVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=~~Mana crystal~~ card (~~back~~)}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=AutumnVis.jpg\|align=left\|width=250\|caption=Warm Ashes card (front)}}
	</row-fluid>		</row-fluid>