Why Sulemaine Walked Away From The Baker - Revision history

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	The ritual draws on two key resonances of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]]. The first is [[Winter magic#Survival\|survival]] - the urge to live is a powerful instinct, enhanced by Winter magic. The realm is effective at weaving enchantments such as [[Unyielding Constitution]] or [[Fight Tooth and Nail]] that help the beneficiary endure pain. The enchantment of ''Why Sulemaine Walked Away From The Baker'' draws on this resonance specifically to allow the soldiers affected by the magic to survive the effects of venom, poison, and disease.		The ritual draws on two key resonances of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]]. The first is [[Winter magic#Survival\|survival]] - the urge to live is a powerful instinct, enhanced by Winter magic. The realm is effective at weaving enchantments such as [[Unyielding Constitution]] or [[Fight Tooth and Nail]] that help the beneficiary endure pain. The enchantment of ''Why Sulemaine Walked Away From The Baker'' draws on this resonance specifically to allow the soldiers affected by the magic to survive the effects of venom, poison, and disease.

	The other key resonance utilised in this ritual is that of [[Winter magic#Preservation\|preservation]]. For all the darker powers commonly associated with the realm, Winter has a predilection for keeping things as they are – for opposing change even if it leads to stagnation. In the case of this ritual, in keeping with the resonance of Survival, the Winter magic works to preserve a state of “good health” in the target. It should not be taken to mean that Winter is adept at healing, or would be as effective at creating an enchantment to allow one to endure wounds. Rather, the idea of Preservation is tied somewhat to a third resonance: [[Winter magic#Weakness\|weakness]]. Normally, the Winter ~~Realm~~ is preoccupied with ageing and especially with the weakness and infirmity that comes from old age. Yet the magic of weakness need not be solely aimed at a mortal body. Winter magic will also weaken objects and structures. In this case, the weakness is aimed specifically towards the poisons, diseases, and venoms that attempt to overcome the soldiers of the army.		The other key resonance utilised in this ritual is that of [[Winter magic#Preservation\|preservation]]. For all the darker powers commonly associated with the realm, Winter has a predilection for keeping things as they are – for opposing change even if it leads to stagnation. In the case of this ritual, in keeping with the resonance of Survival, the Winter magic works to preserve a state of “good health” in the target. It should not be taken to mean that Winter is adept at healing, or would be as effective at creating an enchantment to allow one to endure wounds. Rather, the idea of Preservation is tied somewhat to a third resonance: [[Winter magic#Weakness\|weakness]]. Normally, the Winter realm is preoccupied with ageing and especially with the weakness and infirmity that comes from old age. Yet the magic of weakness need not be solely aimed at a mortal body. Winter magic will also weaken objects and structures. In this case, the weakness is aimed specifically towards the poisons, diseases, and venoms that attempt to overcome the soldiers of the army.

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

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	This ritual targets an [[~~Imperial armies~~\|Imperial army]]. The [[Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.		This ritual targets an [[Army\|Imperial army]]. The [[Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.

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	This ritual targets an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]]. The [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.		This ritual targets an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]]. The [[Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.

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	The baker was greatly afeared for he had heard of the reputation of Sulemaine for cutting people in half at the drop of a hat, so he immediately set to work trying to perfect his art. For a season he practiced and practiced baking his pastries. He became very good at baking, but he knew that it would not be enough. Over the next season he travelled to other spires learning how the best bakers in Urizen baked their pastries, but he knew that it would not be enough. In the third season he travelled the Empire, learning the techniques of baking from many nations, especially those of Karov in Varushka where they are famous their baking, but he knew that it would not be enough. In the fourth season he collected recipes and techniques from many foreign nations. All the while he became rich and famous for the quality of his baking, and people came from all around to buy his pastries, but he knew that it would not be enough.		The baker was greatly afeared for he had heard of the reputation of Sulemaine for cutting people in half at the drop of a hat, so he immediately set to work trying to perfect his art. For a season he practiced and practiced baking his pastries. He became very good at baking, but he knew that it would not be enough. Over the next season he travelled to other spires learning how the best bakers in Urizen baked their pastries, but he knew that it would not be enough. In the third season he travelled the Empire, learning the techniques of baking from many nations, especially those of Karov in Varushka where they are famous their baking, but he knew that it would not be enough. In the fourth season he collected recipes and techniques from many foreign nations. All the while he became rich and famous for the quality of his baking, and people came from all around to buy his pastries, but he knew that it would not be enough.

	Then one day, a year from her first appearance, the Sword Scholar Sulemaine returned to the spire of the baker and demanded to sample his pastries. Eating one she proclaimed ‘This is indeed a very fine pastry master baker, but it is not the finest I have ever tasted.’ The baker replied ‘I knew it would not be enough, for there is more to such things than the art of the baker and the quality of the ingredients. The tastiest of pastries is made so by the memories that accompany it – baking in the kitchen of one’s parents, the joy of eating one’s first ~~flakey~~ pastry as a child, and so forth. Because I knew it would not be enough I have also spent the last year becoming a supremely skilled poisoner.’ With that Sulemaine laughed heartily, clapped the baker on the back, and finished her pastry. Relieved that he had not been chopped in two, the baker went into his spire to fetch the antidote, but when he returned he found that Sulemaine had walked away.		Then one day, a year from her first appearance, the Sword Scholar Sulemaine returned to the spire of the baker and demanded to sample his pastries. Eating one she proclaimed ‘This is indeed a very fine pastry master baker, but it is not the finest I have ever tasted.’ The baker replied ‘I knew it would not be enough, for there is more to such things than the art of the baker and the quality of the ingredients. The tastiest of pastries is made so by the memories that accompany it – baking in the kitchen of one’s parents, the joy of eating one’s first flaky pastry as a child, and so forth. Because I knew it would not be enough I have also spent the last year becoming a supremely skilled poisoner.’ With that Sulemaine laughed heartily, clapped the baker on the back, and finished her pastry. Relieved that he had not been chopped in two, the baker went into his spire to fetch the antidote, but when he returned he found that Sulemaine had walked away.

	In his speech to Conclave placing the ritual into Imperial lore Simargl claimed to have been visited by Sulemaine in a dream and set the task of answering within a year why she had walked away from the baker. The ritual was offered by way of an answer.</ic></div>		In his speech to Conclave placing the ritual into Imperial lore Simargl claimed to have been visited by Sulemaine in a dream and set the task of answering within a year why she had walked away from the baker. The ritual was offered by way of an answer.</ic></div>
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	The ritual has a profound effect on the soldiers of the army on which it is cast. While their general is wracked with minor aches and pains, unseasonal colds, and bad dreams the soldiers feel hale and hearty. They do not become sick, and prove especially resistant to poisons and venoms of all kinds. They can still be injured by an envenomed weapon, but they recover quickly from anything except a fatal blow. Furthermore, the soldiers find that they can eat almost any food without becoming ill. In a manner [[Draughir#Carrion_Feaster\|similar]] to a [[draughir]], they can consume stale bread, brackish water, or spoiled meat without ill effect.		The ritual has a profound effect on the soldiers of the army on which it is cast. While their general is wracked with minor aches and pains, unseasonal colds, and bad dreams the soldiers feel hale and hearty. They do not become sick, and prove especially resistant to poisons and venoms of all kinds. They can still be injured by an envenomed weapon, but they recover quickly from anything except a fatal blow. Furthermore, the soldiers find that they can eat almost any food without becoming ill. In a manner [[Draughir#Carrion_Feaster\|similar]] to a [[draughir]], they can consume stale bread, brackish water, or spoiled meat without ill effect.

	While it is not traditionally seen as a [[Winter magic#Resonance\|resonance]] of the [[Winter magic\|Winter]] realm, the concept of "suffering" is closely ~~tie~~ to the eternal [[Sorin]]. Yet to cause suffering in another without a purpose is merely [[Winter_magic#Cruelty\|cruelty]]. While the Winter realm can be cruel this does not mean that all suffering is cruel in its nature. For Sorin, and for some scholars of Winter magic, suffering is a means to an end. By enduring privation – hunger, thirst, exhaustion – an individual can ~~be come~~ inured to the effects. By exposing the general to venom, they symbolically pass the ability to endure that venom to their soldiers.		While it is not traditionally seen as a [[Winter magic#Resonance\|resonance]] of the [[Winter magic\|Winter]] realm, the concept of "suffering" is closely tied to the eternal [[Sorin]]. Yet to cause suffering in another without a purpose is merely [[Winter_magic#Cruelty\|cruelty]]. While the Winter realm can be cruel this does not mean that all suffering is cruel in its nature. For Sorin, and for some scholars of Winter magic, suffering is a means to an end. By enduring privation – hunger, thirst, exhaustion – an individual can become inured to the effects. By exposing the general to venom, they symbolically pass the ability to endure that venom to their soldiers.

	The ritual draws on two key resonances of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]]. The first is [[Winter magic#Survival\|survival]] - the urge to live is a powerful instinct, enhanced by Winter magic. The realm is effective at weaving enchantments such as [[Unyielding Constitution]] or [[Fight Tooth and Nail]] that help the beneficiary endure pain. The enchantment of ''Why Sulemaine Walked Away ~~from the~~ Baker'' draws on this resonance specifically to allow the soldiers affected by the magic to survive the effects of venom, poison, and disease.		The ritual draws on two key resonances of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]]. The first is [[Winter magic#Survival\|survival]] - the urge to live is a powerful instinct, enhanced by Winter magic. The realm is effective at weaving enchantments such as [[Unyielding Constitution]] or [[Fight Tooth and Nail]] that help the beneficiary endure pain. The enchantment of ''Why Sulemaine Walked Away From The Baker'' draws on this resonance specifically to allow the soldiers affected by the magic to survive the effects of venom, poison, and disease.

	The other key resonance utilised in this ritual is that of [[Winter magic#Preservation\|preservation]]. For all the darker powers commonly associated with the realm, Winter has a predilection for keeping things as they are – for opposing change even if it leads to stagnation. In the case of this ritual, in keeping with the resonance of Survival, the Winter magic works to preserve a state of “good health” in the target. It should not be taken to mean that Winter is adept at healing, or would be as effective at creating an enchantment to allow one to endure wounds. Rather, the idea of Preservation is tied somewhat to a third resonance: [[Winter magic#Weakness\|weakness]]. Normally, the Winter Realm is preoccupied with ageing and especially with the weakness and infirmity that comes from old age. Yet the magic of weakness need not be solely aimed at a mortal body. Winter magic will also weaken objects and structures. In this case, the weakness is aimed specifically towards the poisons, diseases, and venoms that attempt to overcome the soldiers of the army.		The other key resonance utilised in this ritual is that of [[Winter magic#Preservation\|preservation]]. For all the darker powers commonly associated with the realm, Winter has a predilection for keeping things as they are – for opposing change even if it leads to stagnation. In the case of this ritual, in keeping with the resonance of Survival, the Winter magic works to preserve a state of “good health” in the target. It should not be taken to mean that Winter is adept at healing, or would be as effective at creating an enchantment to allow one to endure wounds. Rather, the idea of Preservation is tied somewhat to a third resonance: [[Winter magic#Weakness\|weakness]]. Normally, the Winter Realm is preoccupied with ageing and especially with the weakness and infirmity that comes from old age. Yet the magic of weakness need not be solely aimed at a mortal body. Winter magic will also weaken objects and structures. In this case, the weakness is aimed specifically towards the poisons, diseases, and venoms that attempt to overcome the soldiers of the army.

	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	The ritual resonates with the theme of the endurance that is mastered and tested through suffering. As such, the general who is he focus for the enchantment may be threatened with privation, torment, or injury by the coven; they are expected to remain stoic throughout enduring the descriptions of suffering without flinching.		The ritual resonates with the theme of the endurance that is mastered and tested through suffering. As such, the general who is the focus for the enchantment may be threatened with privation, torment, or injury by the coven; they are expected to remain stoic throughout enduring the descriptions of suffering without flinching.

	The Dean originally suggested that the ritual should require an invocation of Grandmother Winter, Clever Spider. Other [[aspect magic\|aspects]] might also be appropriate, especially those known for their great strength or endurance – the stag, the bear, or the boar.		The Dean originally suggested that the ritual should require an invocation of Grandmother Winter, Clever Spider. Other [[aspect magic\|aspects]] might also be appropriate, especially those known for their great strength or endurance – the stag, the bear, or the boar.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. The army ~~lead~~ by that general falls under a potent Winter [[enchantment]] that bolsters soldiers' ability to [[Winter magic#Survival\|survive]] the hardships of battle, as well as ~~hardeningtheir~~ resistance to venoms and infections. This protection provides several ~~interelated~~ benefits:		At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. The army led by that general falls under a potent Winter [[enchantment]] that bolsters soldiers' ability to [[Winter magic#Survival\|survive]] the hardships of battle, as well as hardening their resistance to venoms and infections. This protection provides several interrelated benefits:
	* During a military campaign it reduces all [[casualties]] inflicted by enemy forces by one-tenth, provided the army is not taking an [[army orders\|order]] that would increase casualties taken.		* During a military campaign it reduces all [[casualties]] inflicted by enemy forces by one-tenth, provided the army is not taking an [[army orders\|order]] that would increase casualties taken.
	* It completely protects the army from the casualties inflicted by passing through or fighting in a [[territory#region\|region]] with the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned]] [[Region qualities\|quality]].		* It completely protects the army from the casualties inflicted by passing through or fighting in a [[territory#region\|region]] with the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned]] [[Region qualities\|quality]].

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. The army lead by that general falls under a potent Winter [[enchantment]] that bolsters soldiers' ability to [[Winter magic#Survival\|survive]] the hardships of battle, as well as hardeningtheir resistance to venoms and infections. This protection provides several interelated benefits:		At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. The army lead by that general falls under a potent Winter [[enchantment]] that bolsters soldiers' ability to [[Winter magic#Survival\|survive]] the hardships of battle, as well as hardeningtheir resistance to venoms and infections. This protection provides several interelated benefits:
	* During a military campaign it reduces all [[casualties]] inflicted by enemy forces by one-tenth, provided the army is not taking an [[army ~~order~~\|order]] that would increase casualties taken.		* During a military campaign it reduces all [[casualties]] inflicted by enemy forces by one-tenth, provided the army is not taking an [[army orders\|order]] that would increase casualties taken.
	* It completely protects the army from the casualties inflicted by passing through or fighting in a [[territory#region\|region]] with the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned]] [[Region qualities\|quality]].		* It completely protects the army from the casualties inflicted by passing through or fighting in a [[territory#region\|region]] with the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned]] [[Region qualities\|quality]].
	* It provides a degree of protection from the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|vallorn miasma]] although the precise nature of this protection has yet to be tested.		* It provides a degree of protection from the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|vallorn miasma]] although the precise nature of this protection has yet to be tested.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. At the ~~same time~~, ~~the ritual hardens the soldiers~~ resistance to venoms and infections. ~~The effectiveness~~ of the [[~~Army qualities~~#~~Venomous~~\|~~Fire in the Blood~~]] ~~order used by an opposing army in~~ the ~~same campaign is halved against~~ this army.		At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. The army lead by that general falls under a potent Winter [[enchantment]] that bolsters soldiers' ability to [[Winter magic#Survival\|survive]] the hardships of battle, as well as hardeningtheir resistance to venoms and infections. This protection provides several interelated benefits:
			* During a military campaign it reduces all [[casualties]] inflicted by enemy forces by one-tenth, provided the army is not taking an [[army order\|order]] that would increase casualties taken.
			* It completely protects the army from the casualties inflicted by passing through or fighting in a [[territory#region\|region]] with the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned]] [[Region qualities\|quality]].
			* It provides a degree of protection from the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|vallorn miasma]] although the precise nature of this protection has yet to be tested.
			* It may have additional beneficial effects when the army, or the [[military unit\|military units]] attached to it, are fighting in areas tainted with poison or cursed venom.

	While the army is enchanted, the general experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''You ~~regularly~~ experience rheumatic aches ~~and pains~~, stiffness, stomach ~~upsets~~, and headaches~~. You regularly catch colds and sniffles~~. You suffer short-lived pangs of hunger, thirst, fever, or chills that ~~come on you randomly~~ through the day. ~~Furthermore, when~~ you sleep you are prone to nightmare-like dreams of being poisoned, of being in places where you experience crippling hunger or thirst, of being hunted by venomous monsters, or of being forced to endure sickness or bodily infirmity.''		While the army is enchanted, the general experiences a [[roleplaying effect]]: ''You easily fall prey to colds and sniffles, and experience rheumatic aches, joint stiffness, stomach upset, and headaches. You suffer short-lived pangs of serious hunger, thirst, fever, or chills that occur sporadically through the day. When you sleep you are prone to nightmare-like dreams of being poisoned, being in places where you experience crippling hunger or thirst, being hunted by venomous monsters, or of being forced to endure sickness or bodily infirmity.''

	These effects are particularly pronounced and disturbing for a character with the [[draughir]] [[lineage]].		These effects are particularly pronounced and disturbing for a character with the [[draughir]] [[lineage]].
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	In addition to the work performed by the usual arcane scholars and magical theoreticians, the staff of the Lyceum were granted additional assistance by a number of “friends” of the eternal [[Sadogua]], dispatched by the Brother of Wizards at the behest of the Dean. Most of these “friends” were Imperial magicians normally disinterested in academic pursuits, primarily from [[the Brass Coast]], [[Wintermark]], and [[Navarr]], but included a handful of actual heralds of the Father of Bats. With their assistance, the ritual was codified significantly more swiftly than would be expected for such a powerful enchantment.		In addition to the work performed by the usual arcane scholars and magical theoreticians, the staff of the Lyceum were granted additional assistance by a number of “friends” of the eternal [[Sadogua]], dispatched by the Brother of Wizards at the behest of the Dean. Most of these “friends” were Imperial magicians normally disinterested in academic pursuits, primarily from [[the Brass Coast]], [[Wintermark]], and [[Navarr]], but included a handful of actual heralds of the Father of Bats. With their assistance, the ritual was codified significantly more swiftly than would be expected for such a powerful enchantment.

	The ritual has a profound effect on the soldiers of the army on which it is cast. While their general is wracked with minor aches and pains, unseasonal colds, and bad dreams the soldiers feel hale and hearty. They do not become sick, and prove especially resistant to poisons and venoms of all kinds. They can still be ~~crippled~~ by an envenomed weapon, but they recover quickly from anything except a fatal blow. Furthermore, the soldiers find that they can eat almost any food without becoming ill. In a manner similar to a draughir, they can consume stale bread, brackish water, or spoiled meat without ill effect.		The ritual has a profound effect on the soldiers of the army on which it is cast. While their general is wracked with minor aches and pains, unseasonal colds, and bad dreams the soldiers feel hale and hearty. They do not become sick, and prove especially resistant to poisons and venoms of all kinds. They can still be injured by an envenomed weapon, but they recover quickly from anything except a fatal blow. Furthermore, the soldiers find that they can eat almost any food without becoming ill. In a manner [[Draughir#Carrion_Feaster\|similar]] to a [[draughir]], they can consume stale bread, brackish water, or spoiled meat without ill effect.

	While it is not traditionally seen as a resonance of the Winter realm, the concept of suffering is closely tie to the ~~Eternal~~ Sorin. Yet to cause suffering in another without a purpose is merely cruelty. While the Winter realm can be cruel this does not mean that all suffering is cruel in its nature. For Sorin, and for some scholars of ~~the~~ Winter ~~realm~~, suffering is a means to an end. By enduring privation – hunger, thirst, exhaustion – an individual can be come inured to the effects. By exposing the general to venom, they symbolically pass the ability to endure that venom to their soldiers.		While it is not traditionally seen as a [[Winter magic#Resonance\|resonance]] of the [[Winter magic\|Winter]] realm, the concept of "suffering" is closely tie to the eternal [[Sorin]]. Yet to cause suffering in another without a purpose is merely [[Winter_magic#Cruelty\|cruelty]]. While the Winter realm can be cruel this does not mean that all suffering is cruel in its nature. For Sorin, and for some scholars of Winter magic, suffering is a means to an end. By enduring privation – hunger, thirst, exhaustion – an individual can be come inured to the effects. By exposing the general to venom, they symbolically pass the ability to endure that venom to their soldiers.

	The ritual draws on two key resonances of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]]. The first is [[Winter magic#Survival\|survival]] - the urge to live is a powerful instinct, enhanced by Winter magic. The realm is effective at weaving enchantments such as [[Unyielding Constitution]] or [[Fight Tooth and Nail]] that help the beneficiary endure pain. The enchantment of ''Why Sulemaine Walked Away from the Baker'' draws on this resonance specifically to allow the soldiers affected by the magic to survive the effects of venom, poison, and disease.		The ritual draws on two key resonances of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]]. The first is [[Winter magic#Survival\|survival]] - the urge to live is a powerful instinct, enhanced by Winter magic. The realm is effective at weaving enchantments such as [[Unyielding Constitution]] or [[Fight Tooth and Nail]] that help the beneficiary endure pain. The enchantment of ''Why Sulemaine Walked Away from the Baker'' draws on this resonance specifically to allow the soldiers affected by the magic to survive the effects of venom, poison, and disease.

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	The ritual resonates with the theme of the endurance that is mastered and tested through suffering. As such, the general who is he focus for the enchantment may be threatened with privation, torment, or injury by the coven; they are expected to remain stoic throughout enduring the descriptions of suffering without flinching.		The ritual resonates with the theme of the endurance that is mastered and tested through suffering. As such, the general who is he focus for the enchantment may be threatened with privation, torment, or injury by the coven; they are expected to remain stoic throughout enduring the descriptions of suffering without flinching.

	The Dean originally suggested that the ritual should require an invocation of Grandmother Winter, Clever Spider. Other [[~~totem~~ magic\|~~totems~~]] might also be appropriate, especially those known for their great strength or endurance – the stag, the bear, or the boar.		The Dean originally suggested that the ritual should require an invocation of Grandmother Winter, Clever Spider. Other [[aspect magic\|aspects]] might also be appropriate, especially those known for their great strength or endurance – the stag, the bear, or the boar.

	A suggested element is the use of a strengthening or heartening draught infused with poisonous herbs, consumed by the general at the mid-point of the ritual. Another suggested element is the painting – or for a [[blood magic\|blood magician]] cutting – of a symbol representing the poisonous thorns of a winter plant on to the target.		A suggested element is the use of a strengthening or heartening draught infused with poisonous herbs, consumed by the general at the mid-point of the ritual. Another suggested element is the painting – or for a [[blood magic\|blood magician]] cutting – of a symbol representing the poisonous thorns of a winter plant on to the target.

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	Then one day, a year from her first appearance, the Sword Scholar Sulemaine returned to the spire of the baker and demanded to sample his pastries. Eating one she proclaimed ‘This is indeed a very fine pastry master baker, but it is not the finest I have ever tasted.’ The baker replied ‘I knew it would not be enough, for there is more to such things than the art of the baker and the quality of the ingredients. The tastiest of pastries is made so by the memories that accompany it – baking in the kitchen of one’s parents, the joy of eating one’s first flakey pastry as a child, and so forth. Because I knew it would not be enough I have also spent the last year becoming a supremely skilled poisoner.’ With that Sulemaine laughed heartily, clapped the baker on the back, and finished her pastry. Relieved that he had not been chopped in two, the baker went into his spire to fetch the antidote, but when he returned he found that Sulemaine had walked away.		Then one day, a year from her first appearance, the Sword Scholar Sulemaine returned to the spire of the baker and demanded to sample his pastries. Eating one she proclaimed ‘This is indeed a very fine pastry master baker, but it is not the finest I have ever tasted.’ The baker replied ‘I knew it would not be enough, for there is more to such things than the art of the baker and the quality of the ingredients. The tastiest of pastries is made so by the memories that accompany it – baking in the kitchen of one’s parents, the joy of eating one’s first flakey pastry as a child, and so forth. Because I knew it would not be enough I have also spent the last year becoming a supremely skilled poisoner.’ With that Sulemaine laughed heartily, clapped the baker on the back, and finished her pastry. Relieved that he had not been chopped in two, the baker went into his spire to fetch the antidote, but when he returned he found that Sulemaine had walked away.

	In his speech to Conclave placing the ritual into Imperial ~~Lore~~ Simargl claimed to have been visited by Sulemaine in a dream and set the task of answering within a year why she had walked away from the baker. The ritual was offered by way of an answer.</ic></div>		In his speech to Conclave placing the ritual into Imperial lore Simargl claimed to have been visited by Sulemaine in a dream and set the task of answering within a year why she had walked away from the baker. The ritual was offered by way of an answer.</ic></div>

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	While it is not traditionally seen as a resonance of the Winter realm, the concept of suffering is closely tie to the Eternal Sorin. Yet to cause suffering in another without a purpose is merely cruelty. While the Winter realm can be cruel this does not mean that all suffering is cruel in its nature. For Sorin, and for some scholars of the Winter realm, suffering is a means to an end. By enduring privation – hunger, thirst, exhaustion – an individual can be come inured to the effects. By exposing the general to venom, they symbolically pass the ability to endure that venom to their soldiers.		While it is not traditionally seen as a resonance of the Winter realm, the concept of suffering is closely tie to the Eternal Sorin. Yet to cause suffering in another without a purpose is merely cruelty. While the Winter realm can be cruel this does not mean that all suffering is cruel in its nature. For Sorin, and for some scholars of the Winter realm, suffering is a means to an end. By enduring privation – hunger, thirst, exhaustion – an individual can be come inured to the effects. By exposing the general to venom, they symbolically pass the ability to endure that venom to their soldiers.

	The ritual draws on two key resonances of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]]. The first is [[Winter magic#Survival\|survival]] - the urge to live is a powerful instinct, enhanced by Winter magic. The realm is effective at weaving enchantments such as [[Unyielding Constitution]] or [[Fight Tooth and Nail]] that help the beneficiary endure pain. The enchantment of ''Why Sulemaine Walked Away from the Baker'' draws on this resonance specifically to allow the soldiers ~~effected~~ by the magic to survive the effects of venom, poison, and disease.		The ritual draws on two key resonances of the [[Winter magic\|Winter realm]]. The first is [[Winter magic#Survival\|survival]] - the urge to live is a powerful instinct, enhanced by Winter magic. The realm is effective at weaving enchantments such as [[Unyielding Constitution]] or [[Fight Tooth and Nail]] that help the beneficiary endure pain. The enchantment of ''Why Sulemaine Walked Away from the Baker'' draws on this resonance specifically to allow the soldiers affected by the magic to survive the effects of venom, poison, and disease.

	The other key resonance utilised in this ritual is that of [[Winter magic#Preservation\|preservation]]. For all the darker powers commonly associated with the realm, Winter has a predilection for keeping things as they are – for opposing change even if it leads to stagnation. In the case of this ritual, in keeping with the resonance of Survival, the Winter magic works to preserve a state of “good health” in the target. It should not be taken to mean that Winter is adept at healing, or would be as effective at creating an enchantment to allow one to endure wounds. Rather, the idea of Preservation is tied somewhat to a third resonance: [[Winter magic#Weakness\|weakness]]. Normally, the Winter Realm is preoccupied with ageing and especially with the weakness and infirmity that comes from old age. Yet the magic of weakness need not be solely aimed at a mortal body. Winter magic will also weaken objects and structures. In this case, the weakness is aimed specifically towards the poisons, diseases, and venoms that attempt to overcome the soldiers of the army.		The other key resonance utilised in this ritual is that of [[Winter magic#Preservation\|preservation]]. For all the darker powers commonly associated with the realm, Winter has a predilection for keeping things as they are – for opposing change even if it leads to stagnation. In the case of this ritual, in keeping with the resonance of Survival, the Winter magic works to preserve a state of “good health” in the target. It should not be taken to mean that Winter is adept at healing, or would be as effective at creating an enchantment to allow one to endure wounds. Rather, the idea of Preservation is tied somewhat to a third resonance: [[Winter magic#Weakness\|weakness]]. Normally, the Winter Realm is preoccupied with ageing and especially with the weakness and infirmity that comes from old age. Yet the magic of weakness need not be solely aimed at a mortal body. Winter magic will also weaken objects and structures. In this case, the weakness is aimed specifically towards the poisons, diseases, and venoms that attempt to overcome the soldiers of the army.

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Performing the Ritual

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	The [[Imperial Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.		This ritual targets an [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]]. The [[Imperial Military Council\|general]] responsible for the army (or the [[egregores\|egregore]] if the general is not at Anvil) must be present throughout.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. At the same time, the ritual hardens the soldiers resistance to venoms and infections. The effectiveness of the [[Army qualities#Venomous\|Fire in the Blood]] order used by an opposing army in the same campaign is halved against this army.		At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. At the same time, the ritual hardens the soldiers resistance to venoms and infections. The effectiveness of the [[Army qualities#Venomous\|Fire in the Blood]] order used by an opposing army in the same campaign is halved against this army.

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. The army lead by that general falls under a potent Winter [[enchantment]] that bolsters soldiers' ability to [[Winter magic#Survival\|survive]] the hardships of battle, as well as hardeningtheir resistance to venoms and infections. This protection provides several interelated benefits:		At the completion of the ritual, the general used as the focus for the ritual becomes subject to [[Calls#VENOM\|VENOM]]. This condition can be removed in the normal way. The army lead by that general falls under a potent Winter [[enchantment]] that bolsters soldiers' ability to [[Winter magic#Survival\|survive]] the hardships of battle, as well as hardeningtheir resistance to venoms and infections. This protection provides several interelated benefits:
	* During a military campaign it reduces all [[casualties]] inflicted by enemy forces by one-tenth, provided the army is not taking an [[army ~~order~~\|order]] that would increase casualties taken.		* During a military campaign it reduces all [[casualties]] inflicted by enemy forces by one-tenth, provided the army is not taking an [[army orders\|order]] that would increase casualties taken.
	* It completely protects the army from the casualties inflicted by passing through or fighting in a [[territory#region\|region]] with the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned]] [[Region qualities\|quality]].		* It completely protects the army from the casualties inflicted by passing through or fighting in a [[territory#region\|region]] with the [[Region_qualities#Poisoned\|poisoned]] [[Region qualities\|quality]].
	* It provides a degree of protection from the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|vallorn miasma]] although the precise nature of this protection has yet to be tested.		* It provides a degree of protection from the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|vallorn miasma]] although the precise nature of this protection has yet to be tested.