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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Desolation of Yoorn]] - 383YE Autumn wind of fortune that ~~summarizes~~ the placing of the curse of Liathaven and Brocéliande		* [[Desolation of Yoorn]] - 383YE Autumn wind of fortune that summarises the placing of the curse of Liathaven and Brocéliande
	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The ritual has mostly been used to encourage [[vallorn]] and their spawn to quiescence. It is not foolproof, and unfortunately it has the same effect on birth-rates of people and animals who share the territory, so is rarely an ideal solution to vallorn expansion. In recent times, the curse has been used twice. In Summer 382YE, it was placed on [[Liathaven]], and a year later, on [[Brocéliande]]. In both cases, it was a response to a dramatic increase in vallorn activity sponsored in some fashion by the renegade [[Rise_of_Terunael\|Heirs of Terunael]] faction and their allies. The curses served their purpose - the vallorn's activity has been curbed - but at significant cost. Major questions have been raised about the future of Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] in Brocéliande, for example. The situation is even more complex in Liathaven, where remnant Navarr, [[Jotun]], and [[Feni]] communities all lie under the effect of the curse. The Jotun seem to be broadly ignoring the curse, but the Feni are much more eager to see it removed - even temporarily risking an [[Shimmerglisten\|alliance with the Heirs of Terunael]] in the hopes of seeing the magic lifted. Unless something significant happens - and removing ''Wither the Seed'' prematurely from either territory will be extremely challenging - the effects are expected to persist until at least 402YE ad 403YE respectively.		The ritual has mostly been used to encourage [[vallorn]] and their spawn to quiescence. It is not foolproof, and unfortunately it has the same effect on birth-rates of people and animals who share the territory, so is rarely an ideal solution to vallorn expansion. In recent times, the curse has been used twice. In Summer 382YE, it was placed on [[Liathaven]], and a year later, on [[Brocéliande]]. In both cases, it was a response to a dramatic increase in vallorn activity sponsored in some fashion by the renegade [[Rise_of_Terunael\|Heirs of Terunael]] faction and their allies. The curses served their purpose - the vallorn's activity has been curbed - but at significant cost. Major questions have been raised about the future of Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] in Brocéliande, for example. The situation is even more complex in Liathaven, where remnant Navarr, [[Jotun]], and [[Feni]] communities all lie under the effect of the curse. The Jotun seem to be broadly ignoring the curse, but the Feni are much more eager to see it removed - even temporarily risking an [[Shimmerglisten\|alliance with the Heirs of Terunael]] in the hopes of seeing the magic lifted. Unless something significant happens - and removing ''Wither the Seed'' prematurely from either territory will be extremely challenging - the effects are expected to persist until at least 402YE and 403YE respectively.

	Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day. There is also some evidence that the [[Thule]] of [[Otkodov]] maintain a version of this curse on their own territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] as a way to keep the vallorn that apparently lurks in the southern regions quiescent. Some scholars are fascinated by these claims; it is hard to guess what potentially permanent changes might have taken place in the territory if it has lain under the influence of this potent Winter curse for an estimated ten centuries.		Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day. There is also some evidence that the [[Thule]] of [[Otkodov]] maintain a version of this curse on their own territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] as a way to keep the vallorn that apparently lurks in the southern regions quiescent. Some scholars are fascinated by these claims; it is hard to guess what potentially permanent changes might have taken place in the territory if it has lain under the influence of this potent Winter curse for an estimated ten centuries.

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	===Removing the Curse===		===Removing the Curse===
	The curse can be removed by certain powerful creatures or items with powers associated with fertility (most likely the [[eternal]] [[Yaw'nagrah]]) although such assistance is unlikely to come cheaply. It could also be removed by an extremely powerful ritual, probably from the [[Spring magic\|Spring realm]] that restores fertility but such an effect is likely to approach magnitude 200, and potentially higher if it is to remove lingering effects. [[Desolation_of_Yoorn#Renewing_the_Seed\|Recent interest]] in removing the curse placed on [[Brocéliande]] to weaken the [[vallorn]] there underlines what a challenging prospect prematurely ending this effect would represent.		The curse can be removed by certain powerful creatures or items with powers associated with fertility (most likely the [[eternal]] [[Yaw'nagrah]]) although such assistance is unlikely to come cheaply. It could also be removed by an extremely powerful ritual, probably from the [[Spring magic\|Spring realm]], that restores fertility but such an effect is likely to approach magnitude 200, and potentially higher if it is to remove lingering effects. [[Desolation_of_Yoorn#Renewing_the_Seed\|Recent interest]] in removing the curse placed on [[Brocéliande]] to weaken the [[vallorn]] there underlines what a challenging prospect prematurely ending this effect would represent.

	==Description==		==Description==
	The ritual has mostly been used to encourage [[vallorn]] and their spawn to quiescence. It is not foolproof, and unfortunately it has the same effect on birth-rates of people and animals who share the territory, so is rarely an ideal solution to vallorn expansion. In recent times, the curse has been used twice. In Summer 382YE, it was placed on [[Liathaven]], and a year later, on [[Brocéliande]]. In both cases, it was a response to a dramatic increase in vallorn activity sponsored in some fashion by the renegade [[Rise_of_Terunael\|Heirs of Terunael]] faction and their allies. The curses served their purpose - the vallorn's activity has been curbed - but at significant cost. Major questions have been raised about the future of Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] in Brocéliande, for example. The situation is even more complex in Liathaven, where remnant Navarr, [[Jotun]], and [[Feni]] communities all lie under the effect of the curse. The Jotun seem to be broadly ignoring the curse, but the Feni are much more eager to see it removed - even temporarily risking an [[Shimmerglisten\|alliance with the Heirs of Terunael]] in the hopes of seeing the magic lifted. Unless something significant happens - and removing ''Wither the Seed'' prematurely from either territory will be extremely challenging - the effects are expected to persist until at least 402YE ad 403YE respectively.		The ritual has mostly been used to encourage [[vallorn]] and their spawn to quiescence. It is not foolproof, and unfortunately it has the same effect on birth-rates of people and animals who share the territory, so is rarely an ideal solution to vallorn expansion. In recent times, the curse has been used twice. In Summer 382YE, it was placed on [[Liathaven]], and a year later, on [[Brocéliande]]. In both cases, it was a response to a dramatic increase in vallorn activity sponsored in some fashion by the renegade [[Rise_of_Terunael\|Heirs of Terunael]] faction and their allies. The curses served their purpose - the vallorn's activity has been curbed - but at significant cost. Major questions have been raised about the future of Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] in Brocéliande, for example. The situation is even more complex in Liathaven, where remnant Navarr, [[Jotun]], and [[Feni]] communities all lie under the effect of the curse. The Jotun seem to be broadly ignoring the curse, but the Feni are much more eager to see it removed - even temporarily risking an [[Shimmerglisten\|alliance with the Heirs of Terunael]] in the hopes of seeing the magic lifted. Unless something significant happens - and removing ''Wither the Seed'' prematurely from either territory will be extremely challenging - the effects are expected to persist until at least 402YE ad 403YE respectively.

	Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day. There is also some evidence that the [[Thule]] of [[Otkodov]] maintain a version of this curse on their own territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] as a way to keep the vallorn that apparently lurks in the southern regions quiescent. Some scholars are fascinated by these claims; it is hard to guess what potentially permanent changes might have taken place in the territory if it has lain under the influence of this potent Winter curse for an estimated ten centuries.		Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day. There is also some evidence that the [[Thule]] of [[Otkodov]] maintain a version of this curse on their own territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] as a way to keep the vallorn that apparently lurks in the southern regions quiescent. Some scholars are fascinated by these claims; it is hard to guess what potentially permanent changes might have taken place in the territory if it has lain under the influence of this potent Winter curse for an estimated ten centuries.
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	==Common Elements==		==Common Elements==
	A map of the target territory is a common focus for this ritual, or a collection of items representing the fertility and "life" of the area (bundles of flowers, fur, bones, or depictions of the animals that live there, crafted items symbolic of the inhabitants ''joie de vivre'' and so on). These articles are usually destroyed or marred during the performance of the ritual. It is generally accompanied by slow, sonorous music and quiet incantations. Likewise dust and ashes may be scattered over an area, and are often used to obscure or occlude any map or symbols of the target territory. The entire ritual tends to have a feeling of inevitability or slow decline about it; for all its power this is a subtle and insidious curse.		A map of the target territory is a common focus for this ritual, or a collection of items representing the fertility and "life" of the area (bundles of flowers, fur, bones, or depictions of the animals that live there, crafted items symbolic of the inhabitants ''joie de vivre'' and so on). These articles are usually destroyed or marred during the performance of the ritual. It is generally accompanied by slow, sonorous music and quiet incantations. Likewise dust and ashes may be scattered over an area, and are often used to obscure or occlude any map or symbols of the target territory. The entire ritual tends to have a feeling of inevitability or slow decline about it; for all its power this is a subtle and insidious curse.

	The ritual often involves the evocation of the [[Yoorn]] rune, which represents Endings, although [[Kyrop]], the rune of Weakness, might also be appropriate, as might the [[Naeve\|rune of Hunger]]~~xthe~~ [[eternal]] [[Kaela]] is sometimes evoked due to her connection with entropy and slow decline.		The ritual often involves the evocation of the [[Yoorn]] rune, which represents Endings, although [[Kyrop]], the rune of Weakness, might also be appropriate, as might the [[Naeve\|rune of Hunger]]. The [[eternal]] [[Kaela]] is sometimes evoked due to her connection with entropy and slow decline.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day. There is also some evidence that the [[Thule]] of [[Otkodov]] maintain a version of this curse on their own territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] as a way to keep the vallorn that apparently lurks in the southern regions quiescent. Some scholars are fascinated by these claims; it is hard to guess what potentially permanent changes might have taken place in the territory if it has lain under the influence of this potent Winter curse for an estimated ten centuries.		Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day. There is also some evidence that the [[Thule]] of [[Otkodov]] maintain a version of this curse on their own territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] as a way to keep the vallorn that apparently lurks in the southern regions quiescent. Some scholars are fascinated by these claims; it is hard to guess what potentially permanent changes might have taken place in the territory if it has lain under the influence of this potent Winter curse for an estimated ten centuries.

	The ritual has some resonance with the [[eternal]] [[Kaela]], although she claims to have played no part in its creation. On occasion she has offered boons to help in its performance, but on the understanding that anyone who accepts them will receive no aid from her in removing it. In theory, an eternal so fascinated by endings might be the perfect choice to bring such an effect to a close, but in the past she has been loathe to offer any encouragement to do so. Infusing a territory with potent [[~~WInter~~ magic#Resonance\|resonances]] of the Winter realm as ''Wither the Seed'' does may make it uniquely attractive to other eternals of that realm. For example in 383YE, the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Bound King]] and the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] both offered to use the magic as a starting point for blasting the entire territory of Liathaven. The Empire, perhaps wisely, declined this offer.		The ritual has some resonance with the [[eternal]] [[Kaela]], although she claims to have played no part in its creation. On occasion she has offered boons to help in its performance, but on the understanding that anyone who accepts them will receive no aid from her in removing it. In theory, an eternal so fascinated by endings might be the perfect choice to bring such an effect to a close, but in the past she has been loathe to offer any encouragement to do so. Infusing a territory with potent [[Winter magic#Resonance\|resonances]] of the Winter realm as ''Wither the Seed'' does may make it uniquely attractive to other eternals of that realm. For example in 383YE, the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Bound King]] and the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] both offered to use the magic as a starting point for blasting the entire territory of Liathaven. The Empire, perhaps wisely, declined this offer.

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

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	Over time this will have a significant effect on a foreign or barbarian region, damaging their agriculture and industry and reducing their capacity to field troops and feed their people.		Over time this will have a significant effect on a foreign or barbarian region, damaging their agriculture and industry and reducing their capacity to field troops and feed their people.

			{{Territory Effects}}

	The effects last for around thirty years.		The effects last for around thirty years.

	===Removing the Curse===		===Removing the Curse===
	The curse can be removed by certain powerful creatures or items with powers associated with fertility (most likely the [[eternal]] [[Yaw'nagrah]]) although such assistance is unlikely to come cheaply. It could also be removed by an extremely powerful ritual, probably from the [[Spring magic\|Spring realm]] that restores fertility but such an effect is likely to approach magnitude 200, and potentially higher if it is to remove lingering effects.		The curse can be removed by certain powerful creatures or items with powers associated with fertility (most likely the [[eternal]] [[Yaw'nagrah]]) although such assistance is unlikely to come cheaply. It could also be removed by an extremely powerful ritual, probably from the [[Spring magic\|Spring realm]] that restores fertility but such an effect is likely to approach magnitude 200, and potentially higher if it is to remove lingering effects. [[Desolation_of_Yoorn#Renewing_the_Seed\|Recent interest]] in removing the curse placed on [[Brocéliande]] to weaken the [[vallorn]] there underlines what a challenging prospect prematurely ending this effect would represent.

	==Description==		==Description==
			The ritual has mostly been used to encourage [[vallorn]] and their spawn to quiescence. It is not foolproof, and unfortunately it has the same effect on birth-rates of people and animals who share the territory, so is rarely an ideal solution to vallorn expansion. In recent times, the curse has been used twice. In Summer 382YE, it was placed on [[Liathaven]], and a year later, on [[Brocéliande]]. In both cases, it was a response to a dramatic increase in vallorn activity sponsored in some fashion by the renegade [[Rise_of_Terunael\|Heirs of Terunael]] faction and their allies. The curses served their purpose - the vallorn's activity has been curbed - but at significant cost. Major questions have been raised about the future of Navarr [[steading\|steadings]] in Brocéliande, for example. The situation is even more complex in Liathaven, where remnant Navarr, [[Jotun]], and [[Feni]] communities all lie under the effect of the curse. The Jotun seem to be broadly ignoring the curse, but the Feni are much more eager to see it removed - even temporarily risking an [[Shimmerglisten\|alliance with the Heirs of Terunael]] in the hopes of seeing the magic lifted. Unless something significant happens - and removing ''Wither the Seed'' prematurely from either territory will be extremely challenging - the effects are expected to persist until at least 402YE ad 403YE respectively.

	~~This~~ ritual was ~~initially designed to be an 'answer'~~ to the ~~problem~~ of ~~barbarian orcs, but it has not been used for that purpose~~. ~~It was suggested~~ as a ~~bloodless~~ way to ~~deal with~~ the ~~barbarians but has several marked flaws~~. ~~The most obvious~~ is ~~that the barbarians quickly realise~~ what ~~is going on, and leave~~ the ~~area; they often do so by invading Imperial~~ territory.		Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day. There is also some evidence that the [[Thule]] of [[Otkodov]] maintain a version of this curse on their own territory of [[Otkodov#Sk.C3.BCld\|Sküld]] as a way to keep the vallorn that apparently lurks in the southern regions quiescent. Some scholars are fascinated by these claims; it is hard to guess what potentially permanent changes might have taken place in the territory if it has lain under the influence of this potent Winter curse for an estimated ten centuries.

	As the ~~populations of prey animals decline~~, ~~predatory animals move out of~~ the ~~area. Any population~~ that ~~relies on hunting is likely to follow~~ them. ~~Within~~ a ~~decade~~, ~~most areas affected by this spell will have~~ been ~~effectively emptied~~ of ~~natural animal populations which can have~~ a ~~devastating effect on hunter-gatherer societies~~..		The ritual has some resonance with the [[eternal]] [[Kaela]], although she claims to have played no part in its creation. On occasion she has offered boons to help in its performance, but on the understanding that anyone who accepts them will receive no aid from her in removing it. In theory, an eternal so fascinated by endings might be the perfect choice to bring such an effect to a close, but in the past she has been loathe to offer any encouragement to do so. Infusing a territory with potent [[WInter magic#Resonance\|resonances]] of the Winter realm as ''Wither the Seed'' does may make it uniquely attractive to other eternals of that realm. For example in 383YE, the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Tharim\|Bound King]] and the [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Burnt Knight]] of [[the Thrice-cursed Court]] both offered to use the magic as a starting point for blasting the entire territory of Liathaven. The Empire, perhaps wisely, declined this offer.

	~~The~~ ritual ~~has mostly been used to encourage [[vallorn]] and their spawn to quiescence. It is not foolproof~~, and ~~unfortunately it has~~ the ~~same effect on birth-rates~~ of ~~any humans who share~~ the ~~territory with~~ the ~~vallorn~~ so is ~~rarely~~ an ~~ideal solution~~ to ~~vallorn expansion~~. ~~Some scholars believe that this~~ ritual ~~was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there~~ to this ~~day~~.		==Common Elements==
			A map of the target territory is a common focus for this ritual, or a collection of items representing the fertility and "life" of the area (bundles of flowers, fur, bones, or depictions of the animals that live there, crafted items symbolic of the inhabitants ''joie de vivre'' and so on). These articles are usually destroyed or marred during the performance of the ritual. It is generally accompanied by slow, sonorous music and quiet incantations. Likewise dust and ashes may be scattered over an area, and are often used to obscure or occlude any map or symbols of the target territory. The entire ritual tends to have a feeling of inevitability or slow decline about it; for all its power this is a subtle and insidious curse.

	~~==Common Elements==~~		The ritual often involves the evocation of the [[Yoorn]] rune, which represents Endings, although [[Kyrop]], the rune of Weakness, might also be appropriate, as might the [[Naeve\|rune of Hunger]]xthe [[eternal]] [[Kaela]] is sometimes evoked due to her connection with entropy and slow decline.
	~~A map of the target territory is a common focus for this ritual.~~ The ritual ~~usually~~ involves the evocation of the [[Yoorn]] rune, although [[~~Naeve~~]] ~~may~~ also be ~~referenced. It is generally accompanied by slow~~, ~~sonorous music and quiet incantations. Likewise dust and ashes may be scattered over an area, and are often used to obscure~~ the ~~map required to perform the ritual. The entire ritual tends to have a feeling~~ of ~~inevitability or slow decline about it; the~~ [[eternal]] [[Kaela]] is sometimes evoked due to her connection with entropy and slow decline.

			==Further Reading==
			* [[Desolation_of_Yoorn]] - 383YE Autumn wind of fortune that summarizes the placing of the curse of Liathaven and Brocéliande
	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]

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	===Effects===		===Effects===
	Over the next thirty years, the fertility of the target territory undergoes a marked decline. Fewer and fewer animals and people are born there, and while plants are not as seriously ~~effected~~, they tend to produce less blossom and thus less fruit. Cereal crops become sparser, and less fruitful, which may lead to increasing hunger or even famine.		Over the next thirty years, the fertility of the target territory undergoes a marked decline. Fewer and fewer animals and people are born there, and while plants are not as seriously affected, they tend to produce less blossom and thus less fruit. Cereal crops become sparser, and less fruitful, which may lead to increasing hunger or even famine.

	[[Vallorn]] and vallornspawn in the target territory tend to become slothful and quiescent for the duration; they are not harmed, but they rarely expand beyond their borders unless provoked.		[[Vallorn]] and vallornspawn in the target territory tend to become slothful and quiescent for the duration; they are not harmed, but they rarely expand beyond their borders unless provoked.

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	This ritual was initially designed to be an 'answer' to the problem of barbarian orcs, but it has not been used for that purpose. It was suggested as a bloodless way to deal with the barbarians but has several marked flaws. The most obvious is that the barbarians quickly realise what is going on, and leave the area; they often do so by invading Imperial territory.		This ritual was initially designed to be an 'answer' to the problem of barbarian orcs, but it has not been used for that purpose. It was suggested as a bloodless way to deal with the barbarians but has several marked flaws. The most obvious is that the barbarians quickly realise what is going on, and leave the area; they often do so by invading Imperial territory.

	As the populations of prey animals decline, predatory animals move out of the area. Any population that relies on hunting is likely to follow them. Within a decade, most areas ~~effected~~ by this spell will have been effectively emptied of natural animal populations which can have a devastating effect on hunter-gatherer societies..		As the populations of prey animals decline, predatory animals move out of the area. Any population that relies on hunting is likely to follow them. Within a decade, most areas affected by this spell will have been effectively emptied of natural animal populations which can have a devastating effect on hunter-gatherer societies..

	The ritual has mostly been used to encourage [[vallorn]] and their spawn to quiescence. It is not foolproof, and unfortunately it has the same effect on birth-rates of any humans who share the territory with the vallorn so is rarely an ideal solution to vallorn expansion. Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day.		The ritual has mostly been used to encourage [[vallorn]] and their spawn to quiescence. It is not foolproof, and unfortunately it has the same effect on birth-rates of any humans who share the territory with the vallorn so is rarely an ideal solution to vallorn expansion. Some scholars believe that this ritual was performed on [[The Barrens]] centuries ago, and that some residual effects linger there to this day.

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	===Performing the Ritual===		===Performing the Ritual===
	{{Casting time\|10}} {{regio\|Winter}} {{Target Territory}}		{{Casting time\|10}} {{Imperial Reduction}}

			{{regio\|Winter}} {{Target Territory}}

	{{curse}}		{{curse}}

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	==Description==		==Description==

	This ritual was initially designed to be an 'answer' to the problem of barbarian orcs, but it has not been used. It was suggested as a bloodless way to deal with the barbarians but has several marked flaws. The most obvious is that the barbarians quickly realise what is going on, and leave the area; they often do so by invading Imperial territory.		This ritual was initially designed to be an 'answer' to the problem of barbarian orcs, but it has not been used for that purpose. It was suggested as a bloodless way to deal with the barbarians but has several marked flaws. The most obvious is that the barbarians quickly realise what is going on, and leave the area; they often do so by invading Imperial territory.

	As the populations of prey animals decline, predatory animals move out of the area. Any population that relies on hunting is likely to follow them. Within a decade, most areas effected by this spell will have been effectively emptied of natural animal populations which can have a devastating effect on hunter-gatherer societies..		As the populations of prey animals decline, predatory animals move out of the area. Any population that relies on hunting is likely to follow them. Within a decade, most areas effected by this spell will have been effectively emptied of natural animal populations which can have a devastating effect on hunter-gatherer societies..

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[~~Desolation_of_Yoorn~~]] - 383YE Autumn wind of fortune that summarizes the placing of the curse of Liathaven and Brocéliande		* [[Desolation of Yoorn]] - 383YE Autumn wind of fortune that summarizes the placing of the curse of Liathaven and Brocéliande
	[[Category:Winter Ritual]]		[[Category:Winter Ritual]]
	[[Category:Rituals]]		[[Category:Rituals]]