Mark of Ownership
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===Performing the Ritual=== | ===Performing the Ritual=== | ||
{{Casting time|2}} This ritual targets an object which must be [[ | {{Casting time|2}} This ritual targets an object which must be [[create bond|bonded]] to a character. Both the item and the character it is bonded to must be present throughout. | ||
===Effects=== | ===Effects=== | ||
This ritual places an enduring magical mark on the item containing | This ritual places an enduring magical mark on the item containing the name and face of the character that the item is bonded to. A [[detect magic]] spell cast on the item reveals that it is the 'property' of that character in addition to other information. <!-- Rituals such as [[Reading the Weave]] and [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] used on the item will also provide this information. --> | ||
If an item is bonded to more than one person, the mark can identify it as belonging to a [[Groups#Banners|banner]], [[Groups#Covens|coven]] or [[Groups#Sects|sect]], or a member of that band, at the discretion of the ritualist. | If an item is bonded to more than one person, the mark can identify it as belonging to a [[Groups#Banners|banner]], [[Groups#Covens|coven]] or [[Groups#Sects|sect]], or a member of that band, at the discretion of the ritualist. | ||
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An item may be under multiple ''mark of ownership'' effects, in which case they are revealed in the order in which they were created. | An item may be under multiple ''mark of ownership'' effects, in which case they are revealed in the order in which they were created. | ||
The ''mark of ownership'' lasts as long as the object retains | The ''mark of ownership'' lasts as long as the object retains its magical qualities and is capable of being bonded to a character. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
This ritual is effective when performed on an item that might be stolen. It makes it difficult for thieves to fence their stolen goods, and more likely that a stolen item will be returned to them if it is recovered by Imperial Law. While the mark can be obscured, it is virtually impossible to remove. | This ritual is effective when performed on an item that might be stolen. It makes it difficult for thieves to fence their stolen goods, and more likely that a stolen item will be returned to them if it is recovered by Imperial Law. While the mark can be obscured, it is virtually impossible to remove. | ||
Some ritualists offer the use of ''Mark of Ownership'' to anyone for whom they perform the [[ | Some ritualists offer the use of ''Mark of Ownership'' to anyone for whom they perform the [[create bond]] spell, as do some magician-[[Crafting skills#Artisan|artisans]]. This increases the price of the bond, often dramatically, but is often described as offering extra insurance that the item will be returned to them if stolen. | ||
Some artisans have the ritual performed on their behalf when they complete a masterwork item of which they are especially proud. It is also common for someone who has gained the use of a powerful item through an Imperial position (such as the staff of an [[archmage]] to have this ritual cast on the object at the start of their tenure. It should go without saying that it is very common to have this ritual performed on an [[Ilium#Creating_Artefacts|artefact]], and a particularly old item may accrue a number of these marks as it passes from hand to hand. | Some artisans have the ritual performed on their behalf when they complete a masterwork item of which they are especially proud. It is also common for someone who has gained the use of a powerful item through an Imperial position (such as the staff of an [[archmage]] to have this ritual cast on the object at the start of their tenure. It should go without saying that it is very common to have this ritual performed on an [[Ilium#Creating_Artefacts|artefact]], and a particularly old item may accrue a number of these marks as it passes from hand to hand. | ||
==Common Elements== | ==Common Elements== | ||
During the ritual the item and | During the ritual the item and its owner are usually marked in some identical way to help reinforce the idea of ownership. A drop of blood from the owner might be smeared on the item. identical runes or symbols (especially the [[Pallas|rune of wealth]] and symbols of [[Prosperity]] or [[Loyalty]]) might be painted on both owner and item. In [[The Marches]] especially, the target of the ritual is often encouraged to deliver a loud statement of ownership and a challenge to thieves, reinforcing the idea of 'what's mine is mine.' | ||
[[Category:Autumn Ritual]] | [[Category:Autumn Ritual]] | ||
[[Category:Rituals]] | [[Category:Rituals]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:37, 2 July 2018
Rules
Autumn Magnitude 2
Performing the Ritual
Performing this ritual takes at least 2 minutes of roleplaying. This ritual targets an object which must be bonded to a character. Both the item and the character it is bonded to must be present throughout.
Effects
This ritual places an enduring magical mark on the item containing the name and face of the character that the item is bonded to. A detect magic spell cast on the item reveals that it is the 'property' of that character in addition to other information.
If an item is bonded to more than one person, the mark can identify it as belonging to a banner, coven or sect, or a member of that band, at the discretion of the ritualist.
Rituals and effects that obscure information about bonds or auras, such as Masque of the Blinded Weaver, will obscure the mark of ownership from lower-magnitude divinations.
An item may be under multiple mark of ownership effects, in which case they are revealed in the order in which they were created.
The mark of ownership lasts as long as the object retains its magical qualities and is capable of being bonded to a character.
Description
This ritual is effective when performed on an item that might be stolen. It makes it difficult for thieves to fence their stolen goods, and more likely that a stolen item will be returned to them if it is recovered by Imperial Law. While the mark can be obscured, it is virtually impossible to remove.
Some ritualists offer the use of Mark of Ownership to anyone for whom they perform the create bond spell, as do some magician-artisans. This increases the price of the bond, often dramatically, but is often described as offering extra insurance that the item will be returned to them if stolen.
Some artisans have the ritual performed on their behalf when they complete a masterwork item of which they are especially proud. It is also common for someone who has gained the use of a powerful item through an Imperial position (such as the staff of an archmage to have this ritual cast on the object at the start of their tenure. It should go without saying that it is very common to have this ritual performed on an artefact, and a particularly old item may accrue a number of these marks as it passes from hand to hand.
Common Elements
During the ritual the item and its owner are usually marked in some identical way to help reinforce the idea of ownership. A drop of blood from the owner might be smeared on the item. identical runes or symbols (especially the rune of wealth and symbols of Prosperity or Loyalty) might be painted on both owner and item. In The Marches especially, the target of the ritual is often encouraged to deliver a loud statement of ownership and a challenge to thieves, reinforcing the idea of 'what's mine is mine.'