Ward of the Black Waste - Revision history

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			{{Disambiguation\|This page contains details of a Winter ritual that wards an area from vallorn until sunrise; for the Winter ritual that wards an area from vallorn until the next event see [[Wardens of the Black Waste]]}}
	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Winter\|14}}		{{Season\|Winter\|14}}

Twiggy at 17:32, 5 August 2025

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	This ritual targets a building or well defined, walled area. It must be performed inside that location.		This ritual targets a building or well defined, walled area. It must be performed inside that location.

	At the completion, the area is warded against [[~~Vallorn~~]] creatures. Such a creature approaching the boundary is always aware that the area is warded; if it enters it is immediately [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]] for as long as they remain in the area. Even creatures that are larger-than-human-sized will be weakened by the power of the ward if they enter it.		At the completion, the area is warded against [[vallorn]] creatures. Such a creature approaching the boundary is always aware that the area is warded; if it enters it is immediately [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]] for as long as they remain in the area. Even creatures that are larger-than-human-sized will be weakened by the power of the ward if they enter it.

	When used inside a building, the ward protects the entire structure. Any openings in the structure - doors and windows especially - must be clearly marked with runes or symbols of warding. The building must be a reasonably permanent structure, preferably of wood or stone; the ritual will not work on a tent or other entirely similar structure.		When used inside a building, the ward protects the entire structure. Any openings in the structure - doors and windows especially - must be clearly marked with runes or symbols of warding. The building must be a reasonably permanent structure, preferably of wood or stone; the ritual will not work on a tent or other entirely similar structure.

Twiggy at 13:52, 15 July 2025

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	The most common runes to use with this ritual are the [[Wintermark]] runes [[Yoorn]] and [[Kyrop]] and the common tower symbol associated with [[Vigilance]]. In [[Varushka]] these wards are often supplemented with staring humanoid faces or the heads of geese, while in Wintermark bird-heads are common on the top of any warding poles. In [[The Marches]] the warding symbols often include stylised figures of guardians, or straw poppets- sometimes with small daggers, needles or shields bound to their limbs.		The most common runes to use with this ritual are the [[Wintermark]] runes [[Yoorn]] and [[Kyrop]] and the common tower symbol associated with [[Vigilance]]. In [[Varushka]] these wards are often supplemented with staring humanoid faces or the heads of geese, while in Wintermark bird-heads are common on the top of any warding poles. In [[The Marches]] the warding symbols often include stylised figures of guardians, or straw poppets- sometimes with small daggers, needles or shields bound to their limbs.

	When performing the ritual, the ritualists often walk the boundaries of the ~~waded~~ area, invoking protection. They often burn incense, or scatter ashes, and check that all the warding symbols are intact. Some ritualists place bowls of blood at each entry point. Fire is often used as well, especially when the ritual is performed at night.		When performing the ritual, the ritualists often walk the boundaries of the warded area, invoking protection. They often burn incense, or scatter ashes, and check that all the warding symbols are intact. Some ritualists place bowls of blood at each entry point. Fire is often used as well, especially when the ritual is performed at night.

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Hailmur: /* Effects */

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	If undisturbed, the ward remains until the next sunrise.		If undisturbed, the ward remains until the next sunrise.

			===OOC Note===
			If you are planning on performing this ritual on a battle, skirmish or quest you must let a referee with a radio know before you pass through the [[Sentinel Gate]].

			You must check the safety of the posts you plan to use with refs before you go through the Sentinel Gate.

	==Description==		==Description==

Rafferty at 09:33, 18 November 2015

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	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	~~[[Category:IC Text Required]]~~

Rafferty: /* Description */

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Description

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This is a powerful ritual that keeps creatures spawned by a vallorn at bay. It is equally effective against corpses animated by vallorn growth and the chitinous creatures that cluster around and prosper in its heart. ~~Intelligent~~ vallornspawn will often hesitate at the edge of an area and withdraw rather than enter it; more animalistic creatures will barrel forward regardless, but are greatly weakened by the ward.		This is a powerful ritual that keeps creatures spawned by a vallorn at bay. It is equally effective against corpses animated by vallorn growth and the chitinous creatures that cluster around and prosper in its heart. Cunning vallornspawn will often hesitate at the edge of an area and withdraw rather than enter it; more animalistic creatures will barrel forward regardless, but are greatly weakened by the ward.

	The ward does not weaken the dangerous venom that infects the air around a vallorn. Vallorn plants will not grow inside the area of a ''Ward of the Black Waste'', but the magic persists for such a short period of time that it is not very effective for clearing an area of vallorn influence.		The ward does not weaken the dangerous venom that infects the air around a vallorn. Vallorn plants will not grow inside the area of a ''Ward of the Black Waste'', but the magic persists for such a short period of time that it is not very effective for clearing an area of vallorn influence.

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Winter\|14}}		{{Season\|Winter\|14}}
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	When used inside a building, the ward protects the entire structure. Any openings in the structure - doors and windows especially - must be clearly marked with runes or symbols of warding. The building must be a reasonably permanent structure, preferably of wood or stone; the ritual will not work on a tent or other entirely similar structure.		When used inside a building, the ward protects the entire structure. Any openings in the structure - doors and windows especially - must be clearly marked with runes or symbols of warding. The building must be a reasonably permanent structure, preferably of wood or stone; the ritual will not work on a tent or other entirely similar structure.

	{{Warding an Area\|~~Vallornspawn~~}}		{{Warding an Area\|vallornspawn}}

			If undisturbed, the ward remains until the next sunrise.

	==Description==		==Description==

Rosemary: /* Performing the Ritual */

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Performing the Ritual

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	{{Season\|Winter\|14}}		{{Season\|Winter\|14}}
	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|2}} The area to be enchanted with this ward must be clearly apparent to those within, and without, ~~it's~~ bounds.		{{Casting time\|2}} The area to be enchanted with this ward must be clearly apparent to those within, and without, its bounds.

	{{enchantment}}		{{enchantment}}

	===Effects===		===Effects===

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This is a powerful ritual that keeps creatures spawned by a vallorn at bay. It is equally effective against corpses animated by vallorn growth and the chitinous creatures that cluster around and prosper in ~~it's~~ heart. Intelligent vallornspawn will often hesitate at the edge of an area and withdraw rather than enter it; more animalistic creatures will barrel forward regardless, but are greatly weakened by the ward.		This is a powerful ritual that keeps creatures spawned by a vallorn at bay. It is equally effective against corpses animated by vallorn growth and the chitinous creatures that cluster around and prosper in its heart. Intelligent vallornspawn will often hesitate at the edge of an area and withdraw rather than enter it; more animalistic creatures will barrel forward regardless, but are greatly weakened by the ward.

	The ward does not weaken the dangerous venom that infects the air around a vallorn. Vallorn plants will not grow inside the area of a ''Ward of the Black Waste'', but the magic persists for such a short period of time that it is not very effective for clearing an area of vallorn influence.		The ward does not weaken the dangerous venom that infects the air around a vallorn. Vallorn plants will not grow inside the area of a ''Ward of the Black Waste'', but the magic persists for such a short period of time that it is not very effective for clearing an area of vallorn influence.

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

Rosemary: /* Effects */

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	This ritual targets a building or well defined, walled area. It must be performed inside that location.		This ritual targets a building or well defined, walled area. It must be performed inside that location.

	At the completion, the area is warded against [[Vallorn]] creatures. Such a creature approaching the boundary is always aware that the area is warded; if it enters it is immediately [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]] for as long as they remain in the area. Even creatures that are larger-than-~~man~~-sized will be weakened by the power of the ward if they enter it.		At the completion, the area is warded against [[Vallorn]] creatures. Such a creature approaching the boundary is always aware that the area is warded; if it enters it is immediately [[Calls#WEAKNESS\|weakened]] for as long as they remain in the area. Even creatures that are larger-than-human-sized will be weakened by the power of the ward if they enter it.

	When used inside a building, the ward protects the entire structure. Any openings in the structure - doors and windows especially - must be clearly marked with runes or symbols of warding. The building must be a reasonably permanent structure, preferably of wood or stone; the ritual will not work on a tent or other entirely similar structure.		When used inside a building, the ward protects the entire structure. Any openings in the structure - doors and windows especially - must be clearly marked with runes or symbols of warding. The building must be a reasonably permanent structure, preferably of wood or stone; the ritual will not work on a tent or other entirely similar structure.