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==Description==
==Description==
Chant of Long Years allows a priest to use a musical performance to draw on the power of the [[Auras of Wisdom#Consecration|consecration]] of [[Wisdom]] to revitalise the spirit of their audience. The profound sense of possibility - of the ability to overcome any challenge with the right questions - fills the spirit of the audience and leaves them revitalised and ready for anything. The power of the magical musical instrument itself is only part of the process that brings about this spiritual experience - the performance itself helps connect the spirit of the audience with the power of the potent consecrated aura.  
An Icon of the Insightful is also known as an ''Icon of the Measured'', ''Icon of the Shrewd'', ''Icon of the Astute'', and of course an ''Icon of the Wise''. It allows a priest to perform [[Religious skills|ceremonies]] as if they were dedicated to the virtue of [[Wisdom]]. It generally takes the form of a piece of religious art, usually depicting a paragon or exemplar of Wisdom such as [[Zoria]] or [[Avigliana di Sarvos|Avigliana]]. The Icon is not always a portrait, however - in [[Varushka]] it often takes the form of a statuette of a squirrel, and is known as a ''Wise Gatherer''. In [[Wintermark]] it is sometimes crafted in the form of a medallion or short rod decorated with the bones and feathers of ravens, generally decorated with the [[Irremais|Rune of Wisdom]] (or the [[Aesh|Rune of Thought]]), which is known as an ''Icon of the Raven'' or an ''Icon of the Blade (Staff)''. Other less common variants are certainly possible - from the finely written scrolls of [[the Brass Coast]] to the clear crystal trapezohedron the [[Urizen]] call a ''White Star''.  


A ''chant of the long years'' may be any type of musical instrument, but most often it is a soft or quiet woodwind instrument.It is common for a magical musical instrument of this type to be decorated with koans, parables or wise sayings. Some artisans believe [[Wisdom]] is represented by [[Irremais]], Rune of Wisdom, and this [[Rune Overview|rune]] is often worked into the instrument in some way. Like may ceremonial items, a Chant of the Long Years is often [[Hallow|hallowed]]. The [[Auras of Wisdom#Hallowing of Avigliana|Hallowing of Avigliana]] is particularly popular - a "captive audience" is an excellent opportunity to spread ideas and share knowledge with others.
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 Wisdom 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 Wisdom who are not part of their [[Bands#Sects|sect]].
 
When using the instrument a priest will often intersperse their performance with a few carefully chosen readings, typically short sections from the lives of the [[Paragons and Exemplars]] of Wisdom, which further help to inspire their audience.


==Rules==
==Rules==
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* '''Effect:''' You may perform ceremonial skills other than [[dedication]] as if you were dedicated to the virtue of [[Wisdom]].
* '''Materials:''' Crafting Chant of Long Years requires 7 ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade|tempest jade]], 9 measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye|beggar's lye]], and 5 measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]]; It takes 1 month to make one of these items.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting an Icon of the Insightful requires 5 measures of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming|iridescent gloaming]], 7 measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye|beggar's lye]], and 9 measures of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]]; It takes 1 month to make one of these items.

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An Icon of the Shrewd depicting Avigliana di Sarvos

Description

An Icon of the Insightful is also known as an Icon of the Measured, Icon of the Shrewd, Icon of the Astute, and of course an Icon of the Wise. It allows a priest to perform ceremonies as if they were dedicated to the virtue of Wisdom. It generally takes the form of a piece of religious art, usually depicting a paragon or exemplar of Wisdom such as Zoria or Avigliana. The Icon is not always a portrait, however - in Varushka it often takes the form of a statuette of a squirrel, and is known as a Wise Gatherer. In Wintermark it is sometimes crafted in the form of a medallion or short rod decorated with the bones and feathers of ravens, generally decorated with the Rune of Wisdom (or the Rune of Thought), which is known as an Icon of the Raven or an Icon of the Blade (Staff). Other less common variants are certainly possible - from the finely written scrolls of the Brass Coast to the clear crystal trapezohedron the Urizen call a White Star.

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 Wisdom in place of the auras they would otherwise have access to. It also allows a priest to cooperate with priests dedicated to Wisdom 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 Wisdom.
  • Materials: Crafting an Icon of the Insightful requires 5 measures of iridescent gloaming, 7 measures of beggar's lye, and 9 measures of dragonbone; It takes 1 month to make one of these items.