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	This ritual [[enchantment\|enchants]] the traders associated with a [[fleet]] resource, giving them an innate feel for deals and trade. As with [[Rivers of Gold]] and similar effects, it serendipitously influences the likelihood that they will make profitable deals, and it grants supernatural insight into the shifts and trends of the markets through which they move. It is very subtle in its effect, but it means that a trader with a hold full of trade goods reaching the [[Asavean Archipelago]] or the [[Sarcophan Delves]] is assured not only of purchasing valuable goods of use to Imperial citizens but ''also'' returning with a hold groaning with obscure and exotic trade goods that will sell well on the docks, paradors, bazaars, and markets of the Empire.		This ritual [[enchantment\|enchants]] the traders associated with a [[fleet]] resource, giving them an innate feel for deals and trade. As with [[Rivers of Gold]] and similar effects, it serendipitously influences the likelihood that they will make profitable deals, and it grants supernatural insight into the shifts and trends of the markets through which they move. It is very subtle in its effect, but it means that a trader with a hold full of trade goods reaching the [[Asavean Archipelago]] or the [[Sarcophan Delves]] is assured not only of purchasing valuable goods of use to Imperial citizens but ''also'' returning with a hold groaning with obscure and exotic trade goods that will sell well on the docks, paradors, bazaars, and markets of the Empire.

	As with many such rituals, especially in the ~~Realm~~ of Autumn, the effect is more economical the more fleets it targets. Six crowns for four crystal mana is one thing; eighteen crowns for ten crystal mana is much more appealing. The true joy of this ritual for many Autumn ritualists is the knowledge that their magic is reaching half-way around the world. Through this ritual and others like it, their influence is felt in distant parts of the globe, without their ever having to leave their comfortable chairs in the Empire.		As with many such rituals, especially in the realm of Autumn, the effect is more economical the more fleets it targets. Six crowns for four crystal mana is one thing; eighteen crowns for ten crystal mana is much more appealing. The true joy of this ritual for many Autumn ritualists is the knowledge that their magic is reaching half-way around the world. Through this ritual and others like it, their influence is felt in distant parts of the globe, without their ever having to leave their comfortable chairs in the Empire.

	On occasion fleets enchanted by this ritual have returned to the Empire with exotic, unexpected trade goods whose value has far exceeded what was expected. There are whispered stories of rare trade goods, exotic narcotics, supernatural liquors, minor enchanted items and even (on one occasion) a ring of [[ilium]] found among the many fine items acquired by the traders whose ships were under the influence of this Autumn spell.		On occasion fleets enchanted by this ritual have returned to the Empire with exotic, unexpected trade goods whose value has far exceeded what was expected. There are whispered stories of rare trade goods, exotic narcotics, supernatural liquors, minor enchanted items and even (on one occasion) a ring of [[ilium]] found among the many fine items acquired by the traders whose ships were under the influence of this Autumn spell.

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	===Additional Targets===		===Additional Targets===
	This ritual can affect additional [[fleet\|fleets]] as long as they are controlled by characters in the same [[~~Groups#Band~~\|band]]. Each additional fleet increases the magnitude by 6. The character who controls each fleet must be present throughout the ritual.		This ritual can affect additional [[fleet\|fleets]] as long as they are controlled by characters in the same [[Bands\|band]]. Each additional fleet increases the magnitude by 6. The character who controls each fleet must be present throughout the ritual.

	==Description==		==Description==

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	The [[fleet]] provides an additional 120 rings of profit over the next season, in addition to normal production, but only if it takes a [[Fleet#Trading\|trading]] action.		The [[fleet]] provides an additional 120 rings of profit over the next season, in addition to normal production, but only if it takes a [[Fleet#Trading\|trading]] action.

	The character who controls the target resource is under a [[roleplaying effect]] for at least ten minutes after the ritual is performed: ''You feel a strong sense of the worth of every item you possess, and of how much you would trade to acquire the items and attributes of others. You see all interactions in transactional terms, and are absolutely disinclined to engage in either altruistic or charitable ~~action~~.''		The character who controls the target resource is under a [[roleplaying effect]] for at least ten minutes after the ritual is performed: ''You feel a strong sense of the worth of every item you possess, and of how much you would trade to acquire the items and attributes of others. You see all interactions in transactional terms, and are absolutely disinclined to engage in either altruistic or charitable actions.''

	{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}		{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}
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	==Description==		==Description==
	This ritual [[enchantment\|enchants]] the traders associated with a [[fleet]] resource, giving them an innate feel for deals and trade. As with [[Rivers of Gold]] and similar effects it serendipitously influences the likelihood that they will make profitable deals, and it grants supernatural insight into the shifts and trends of the markets through which they move. It is very subtle in its effect, but it means that a trader with a hold full of trade goods reaching the [[Asavean Archipelago]] or the [[Sarcophan Delves]] is assured not only of purchasing valuable goods of use to Imperial citizens but ''also'' returning with a hold groaning with obscure and exotic trade goods that will sell well on the docks, paradors, bazaars and markets of the Empire.		This ritual [[enchantment\|enchants]] the traders associated with a [[fleet]] resource, giving them an innate feel for deals and trade. As with [[Rivers of Gold]] and similar effects, it serendipitously influences the likelihood that they will make profitable deals, and it grants supernatural insight into the shifts and trends of the markets through which they move. It is very subtle in its effect, but it means that a trader with a hold full of trade goods reaching the [[Asavean Archipelago]] or the [[Sarcophan Delves]] is assured not only of purchasing valuable goods of use to Imperial citizens but ''also'' returning with a hold groaning with obscure and exotic trade goods that will sell well on the docks, paradors, bazaars, and markets of the Empire.

	As with many such rituals, especially in the Realm of Autumn, the effect is more economical the more fleets it targets. Six crowns for four crystal mana is one thing; eighteen crowns for ten crystal mana is much more appealing. The true joy of this ritual for many Autumn ritualists is the knowledge that their magic is reaching half-way around the world. Through this ritual and others like it, their influence is felt in distant parts of the globe, without their ever having to leave their comfortable chairs in the Empire.		As with many such rituals, especially in the Realm of Autumn, the effect is more economical the more fleets it targets. Six crowns for four crystal mana is one thing; eighteen crowns for ten crystal mana is much more appealing. The true joy of this ritual for many Autumn ritualists is the knowledge that their magic is reaching half-way around the world. Through this ritual and others like it, their influence is felt in distant parts of the globe, without their ever having to leave their comfortable chairs in the Empire.
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	On occasion fleets enchanted by this ritual have returned to the Empire with exotic, unexpected trade goods whose value has far exceeded what was expected. There are whispered stories of rare trade goods, exotic narcotics, supernatural liquors, minor enchanted items and even (on one occasion) a ring of [[ilium]] found among the many fine items acquired by the traders whose ships were under the influence of this Autumn spell.		On occasion fleets enchanted by this ritual have returned to the Empire with exotic, unexpected trade goods whose value has far exceeded what was expected. There are whispered stories of rare trade goods, exotic narcotics, supernatural liquors, minor enchanted items and even (on one occasion) a ring of [[ilium]] found among the many fine items acquired by the traders whose ships were under the influence of this Autumn spell.

	Mind you it is also worth noting that some of these "items" have brought nearly as much danger as they have presented opportunities for profit and influence, such as the time a [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] dromond returned with an exiled Jarmish princess hiding in a weirwood wardrobe, or when a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] caravel returned from the Sarcophan Delves with a delicate golden ring stolen by tomb robbers whose unsleeping, undying ~~guarding~~ proceeded to pursue it to the Empire and cause havoc in [[Weirwater]].		Mind you it is also worth noting that some of these "items" have brought nearly as much danger as they have presented opportunities for profit and influence, such as the time a [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] dromond returned with an exiled Jarmish princess hiding in a weirwood wardrobe, or when a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] caravel returned from the Sarcophan Delves with a delicate golden ring stolen by tomb robbers whose unsleeping, undying guardian proceeded to pursue it to the Empire and cause havoc in [[Weirwater]].

	The ritual is known by several other common names including ''Art of the Deal''. In [[Highguard]] in particular it is known as ''Far Traveller's Wisdom'', while in parts of [[the Brass Coast]] it is called ''Fair Winds'', and in southern [[Urizen]] it is often called ''Winds of Silver and Gold''.		The ritual is known by several other common names including ''Art of the Deal''. In [[Highguard]] in particular, it is known as ''Far Traveller's Wisdom'', while in parts of [[the Brass Coast]] it is called ''Fair Winds'', and in southern [[Urizen]] it is often called ''Winds of Silver and Gold''.

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

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
			The [[fleet]] provides an additional 120 rings of profit over the next season, in addition to normal production, but only if it takes a [[Fleet#Trading\|trading]] action.

	The [[~~fleet~~]] ~~provides an additional 120 rings~~ of ~~profit over~~ the ~~next season~~, in ~~addition~~ to ~~normal production, but only if it engages~~ in ~~foreign trade~~.		The character who controls the target resource is under a [[roleplaying effect]] for at least ten minutes after the ritual is performed: ''You feel a strong sense of the worth of every item you possess, and of how much you would trade to acquire the items and attributes of others. You see all interactions in transactional terms, and are absolutely disinclined to engage in either altruistic or charitable action.''

	The character who controls the target resource is under a [[roleplaying effect]] for at least ten minutes after the ritual is performed: they feel a strong sense of the worth of every item they possess, and of how much they would trade to acquire the items and attributes of others. They see all interactions in transactional terms, and are absolutely disinclined to engage in either altruistic or charitable action.		{{Season Duration}} {{Downtime buff}}

	{{Season Duration}} ~~{{Downtime buff}} If the fleet does not engage in foreign trade during the next downtime, the ritual has no effect.~~

	{{Downtime buff}}

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This ritual [[enchantment\|enchants]] the traders associated with a [[fleet]] resource, giving them an innate feel for deals and trade. As with [[Rivers of Gold]] and similar effects it serendipitously influences the likelihood that they will make profitable deals, and it grants supernatural insight into the shifts and trends of the markets through which they move. It is very subtle in its effect, but it means that a trader with a hold full of trade goods reaching the [[Asavean Archipelago]] or the [[Sarcophan Delves]] is assured not only of purchasing valuable goods of use to Imperial citizens but ''also'' returning with a hold groaning with obscure and exotic trade goods that will sell well on the docks, paradors, bazaars and markets of the Empire.		This ritual [[enchantment\|enchants]] the traders associated with a [[fleet]] resource, giving them an innate feel for deals and trade. As with [[Rivers of Gold]] and similar effects it serendipitously influences the likelihood that they will make profitable deals, and it grants supernatural insight into the shifts and trends of the markets through which they move. It is very subtle in its effect, but it means that a trader with a hold full of trade goods reaching the [[Asavean Archipelago]] or the [[Sarcophan Delves]] is assured not only of purchasing valuable goods of use to Imperial citizens but ''also'' returning with a hold groaning with obscure and exotic trade goods that will sell well on the docks, paradors, bazaars and markets of the Empire.

Dre at 11:06, 22 June 2023

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	On occasion fleets enchanted by this ritual have returned to the Empire with exotic, unexpected trade goods whose value has far exceeded what was expected. There are whispered stories of rare trade goods, exotic narcotics, supernatural liquors, minor enchanted items and even (on one occasion) a ring of [[ilium]] found among the many fine items acquired by the traders whose ships were under the influence of this Autumn spell.		On occasion fleets enchanted by this ritual have returned to the Empire with exotic, unexpected trade goods whose value has far exceeded what was expected. There are whispered stories of rare trade goods, exotic narcotics, supernatural liquors, minor enchanted items and even (on one occasion) a ring of [[ilium]] found among the many fine items acquired by the traders whose ships were under the influence of this Autumn spell.

	Mind you it is also worth noting that some of these "items" have brought nearly as much danger as they have presented opportunities for profit and influence, such as the time a [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] dromond returned with an exiled ~~Jarmite~~ princess hiding in a weirwood wardrobe, or when a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] caravel returned from the Sarcophan Delves with a delicate golden ring stolen by tomb robbers whose unsleeping, undying guarding proceeded to pursue it to the Empire and cause havoc in [[Weirwater]].		Mind you it is also worth noting that some of these "items" have brought nearly as much danger as they have presented opportunities for profit and influence, such as the time a [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] dromond returned with an exiled Jarmish princess hiding in a weirwood wardrobe, or when a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] caravel returned from the Sarcophan Delves with a delicate golden ring stolen by tomb robbers whose unsleeping, undying guarding proceeded to pursue it to the Empire and cause havoc in [[Weirwater]].

	The ritual is known by several other common names including ''Art of the Deal''. In [[Highguard]] in particular it is known as ''Far ~~Travellers~~ Wisdom'', while in parts of [[the Brass Coast]] it is called ''Fair Winds'', and in southern [[Urizen]] it is often called ''Winds of Silver and Gold''.		The ritual is known by several other common names including ''Art of the Deal''. In [[Highguard]] in particular it is known as ''Far Traveller's Wisdom'', while in parts of [[the Brass Coast]] it is called ''Fair Winds'', and in southern [[Urizen]] it is often called ''Winds of Silver and Gold''.

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

Rafferty at 10:47, 22 June 2023

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			This page is about the [[Rituals\|ritual]]. For details of the Winds of Fortune for each event, see the [[recent history]] page.
	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{Season\|Autumn\|8}}		{{Season\|Autumn\|8}}

Rafferty: Rafferty moved page Art of the Deal to Winds of Fortune

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Rafferty moved page Art of the Deal to Winds of Fortune

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Description

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	Mind you it is also worth noting that some of these "items" have brought nearly as much danger as they have presented opportunities for profit and influence, such as the time a [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] dromond returned with an exiled Jarmite princess hiding in a weirwood wardrobe, or when a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] caravel returned from the Sarcophan Delves with a delicate golden ring stolen by tomb robbers whose unsleeping, undying guarding proceeded to pursue it to the Empire and cause havoc in [[Weirwater]].		Mind you it is also worth noting that some of these "items" have brought nearly as much danger as they have presented opportunities for profit and influence, such as the time a [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] dromond returned with an exiled Jarmite princess hiding in a weirwood wardrobe, or when a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] caravel returned from the Sarcophan Delves with a delicate golden ring stolen by tomb robbers whose unsleeping, undying guarding proceeded to pursue it to the Empire and cause havoc in [[Weirwater]].

			The ritual is known by several other common names including ''Art of the Deal''. In [[Highguard]] in particular it is known as ''Far Travellers Wisdom'', while in parts of [[the Brass Coast]] it is called ''Fair Winds'', and in southern [[Urizen]] it is often called ''Winds of Silver and Gold''.

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

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Common Elements

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	This ritual encourages profitable deals and exchanges, and enhances the natural interpersonal skills of a merchant or trader. The performance is often accompanied by coins and other precious items, especially those symbolic of foreign trade. In [[The Marches]] and [[The Brass Coast]], coins taken from a previous venture's profit are often used as a way to 'prime' the enchantment and attract more wealth. The rune [[Pallas]] is often evoked, but so are subtle [[Queros\|rune of plots]] and the serendipitous [[Ull\|rune of chance]], as well as the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]] - chosen both for its connection to ships and to highlight the idea that the wealth this ritual offers is ''sought'' - it does not simply fall into the lap of the merchant. Symbols of [[Prosperity]] are also common, often with an invocation highlighting the rewards of hard work.		This ritual encourages profitable deals and exchanges, and enhances the natural interpersonal skills of a merchant or trader. The performance is often accompanied by coins and other precious items, especially those symbolic of foreign trade. In [[The Marches]] and [[The Brass Coast]], coins taken from a previous venture's profit are often used as a way to 'prime' the enchantment and attract more wealth. The rune [[Pallas]] is often evoked, but so are subtle [[Queros\|rune of plots]] and the serendipitous [[Ull\|rune of chance]], as well as the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]] - chosen both for its connection to ships and to highlight the idea that the wealth this ritual offers is ''sought'' - it does not simply fall into the lap of the merchant. Symbols of [[Prosperity]] are also common, often with an invocation highlighting the rewards of hard work.

	Foreign traders are a component of some rituals; [[Navarr]] ritualists often mix blood with that of a visitor to the Empire to symbolically encourage understanding between strangers; likewise, [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] ritualists might create an oath or promise between the target and a representative of a foreign land, and use that oath to strengthen the ritual. Stones from foreign seaports might be the target of the enchantment, then used for ballast on the flagship of the fleet, and flags or even sails woven by skilled ritualists might be enchanted and used to help the ship navigate treacherous waters both literal and metaphoric.		Foreign traders are a component of some rituals; [[Navarr]] ritualists often mix blood with that of a visitor to the Empire to symbolically encourage understanding between strangers; likewise, [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] ritualists might create an oath or promise between the target and a representative of a foreign land, and use that oath to strengthen the ritual. Stones from foreign seaports might be the target of the enchantment, then used for ballast on the flagship of the fleet, and flags or even sails woven by skilled ritualists might be enchanted and used to help the ship navigate treacherous waters both literal and metaphoric.

			The [[magic items\|magic item]] known as the [[Mercantilist's Mask]] can be used to make this ritual easier to perform.

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	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]
	[[Category:Resource]]		[[Category:Resource]]

Rafferty at 14:13, 1 December 2015

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