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==Description==
==Description==
Chorus of the Righteous allows the user to perform ceremonies dedicated to Loyalty.  
The Icon of the Devoted allows a priest to perform [[Religious skills|ceremonies]] as if they were [[dedication|dedicated]] to the virtue of [[Loyalty]]. It generally takes the form of a piece of religious art, usually depicting a [[Paragons_and_Exemplars|paragon or exemplar]] of Loyalty such as [[Bolstering_Bill_(Exemplar)|Bolstering Bill]]. The Icon is not always a portrait, however - in [[Wintermark]] it is sometimes crafted in the form of a medallion or short rod decorated with the bones and feathers of hawks and falcons, generally decorated with the [[Lann|Rune of Bargains]], which is known as an ''Icon of the Hawk''. In [[Varushka]], the icon commonly takes the form of a statuette of a dog and is known as a ''Loyal Hound''. Other less common variants are certainly possible - from the beautifully [[The_Brass_Coast_culture_and_customs#Art|calligraphed]] scrolls of [[the Brass Coast]] to the delicately embroidered [[Dawn_hearth_magic#Favours|favours]] of [[Dawn]], the only constant is that the Icon of the Devoted be a piece of art that inspire the bearer with the essence of Loyalty.


This instrument is equally valuable to a priest who is dedicated to one of the other six virtues as it is to a priest who is dedicated to none of the virtues - a priest of the Way. Indeed, in some ways it is more useful to the latter philosophy of priest - it allows them to use the ceremonies of anointing, consecration and hallowing; without an instrument such as this, they would be restricted to supporting other priests in creating these auras. Likewise, a priest dedicated to a virtue other than loyalty can partake of a little of the versatility of the priest dedicated to the Way as a whole, aiding priests in the creation of an aura as if they shared their dedication.
The icon is equally valuable to a priest who is dedicated to one of the other six virtues as it is to a priest who is dedicated to none of them. It allows them to [[Religious_skills#Performing_a_Ceremony|perform]] ceremonies such as [[anointing]], [[consecration]], and [[hallow]], and create [[aura|auras]] of Loyalty in place of the auras they would otherwise have access to. It also allows a priest to [[Religious_skills#Cooperation|cooperate]] with priests dedicated to Loyalty who are not part of their [[Bands#Sects|sect]].  
 
Some artificers believe Loyalty is represented by [[Lann]], Rune of Bargains.


==Rules==
==Rules==
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* '''Effect:''' You may perform ceremonial skills other than [[dedication]] as if you were dedicated to the virtue of [[Loyalty]]
* '''Effect:''' You may perform ceremonial skills other than [[dedication]] as if you were dedicated to the virtue of [[Loyalty]].
* '''Materials:''' Crafting Chorus of the Righteous requires 7 measures of [[Materials#Tempest Jade|tempest jade]], 5 measures of [[Materials#Green Iron|green iron]], and 9 measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]]; It takes 1 month to make one of these items.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting an Icon of the Devoted requires 7 ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron|green iron]], 5 measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming|iridescent gloaming]], and 9 measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]]. It takes 1 month to make one of these items.
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Latest revision as of 12:47, 28 March 2017

CoraIcon.png
An Icon of the Devoted showing Cora Holdfast.

Description

The Icon of the Devoted allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Loyalty. It generally takes the form of a piece of religious art, usually depicting a paragon or exemplar of Loyalty such as Bolstering Bill. The Icon is not always a portrait, however - in Wintermark it is sometimes crafted in the form of a medallion or short rod decorated with the bones and feathers of hawks and falcons, generally decorated with the Rune of Bargains, which is known as an Icon of the Hawk. In Varushka, the icon commonly takes the form of a statuette of a dog and is known as a Loyal Hound. Other less common variants are certainly possible - from the beautifully calligraphed scrolls of the Brass Coast to the delicately embroidered favours of Dawn, the only constant is that the Icon of the Devoted be a piece of art that inspire the bearer with the essence of Loyalty.

The icon is equally valuable to a priest who is dedicated to one of the other six virtues as it is to a priest who is dedicated to none of them. It allows them to perform ceremonies such as anointing, consecration, and hallow, and create auras of Loyalty in place of the auras they would otherwise have access to. It also allows a priest to cooperate with priests dedicated to Loyalty who are not part of their sect.

Rules

  • Form: Weapon. Takes the form of an icon. You must be holding this item in hand to use its magical properties.
  • Requirement: You must have the dedication skill to bond to this item.
  • Effect: You may perform ceremonial skills other than dedication as if you were dedicated to the virtue of Loyalty.
  • Materials: Crafting an Icon of the Devoted requires 7 ingots of green iron, 5 measures of iridescent gloaming, and 9 measures of dragonbone. It takes 1 month to make one of these items.