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	Military Tribunes were appointed by a general or the assembly of notables, to rank below Legates.		Military Tribunes were appointed by a general or the assembly of notables, to rank below Legates.

	Bretlond Ambassador Count Don Jirraldo. A true Carlosile: all quivering chins, grotesque moustaches, gothic jewellery of diamonds and pearls, large baroque single earring, and wearing a Michaeline uniform of black. He is an hideous man of little merit with fawning or even groping manners and an execrable taste in wine, overwhelmed by his sense of self-importance and delusions of mediocrity. Or possibly a man of tremendous power and erudition well hidden behind a ~~faÃ§ade~~ of licentious stupidity. He has an aeir yacht.		Bretlond Ambassador Count Don Jirraldo. A true Carlosile: all quivering chins, grotesque moustaches, gothic jewellery of diamonds and pearls, large baroque single earring, and wearing a Michaeline uniform of black. He is an hideous man of little merit with fawning or even groping manners and an execrable taste in wine, overwhelmed by his sense of self-importance and delusions of mediocrity. Or possibly a man of tremendous power and erudition well hidden behind a façade of licentious stupidity. He has an aeir yacht.

	Fidelia Comfrey: Human sized 'tall hobbit' Ranger Rk 9; Herbalist 8; Cook 7; Healer 6). Her acknowledge spells are all Generals at Rk 6 except Enchanted sleep (10); Location (19); Invisibility (16). The specials are Ventriloquism (sp); Enhancing Enchantment (11); Enchant Armour (18); WizEye (16); & Quickness (7). She also has a spell that, at the cost of TMR, grants traction (cast on a voume or a person): it assists in surefootedness & leverage in combat, and even permits one to slide down clifs without reaching break-neck speeds. Her E&E talents (including DA & Sense Danger) are reasonably ranked. She also has Rank-11 Greater Ench & Rank-6 Crystal of Vision.		Fidelia Comfrey: Human sized 'tall hobbit' Ranger Rk 9; Herbalist 8; Cook 7; Healer 6). Her acknowledge spells are all Generals at Rk 6 except Enchanted sleep (10); Location (19); Invisibility (16). The specials are Ventriloquism (sp); Enhancing Enchantment (11); Enchant Armour (18); WizEye (16); & Quickness (7). She also has a spell that, at the cost of TMR, grants traction (cast on a voume or a person): it assists in surefootedness & leverage in combat, and even permits one to slide down clifs without reaching break-neck speeds. Her E&E talents (including DA & Sense Danger) are reasonably ranked. She also has Rank-11 Greater Ench & Rank-6 Crystal of Vision.

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	Employer - Her grace, Ninishtar, duchess of Armede		Employer - Her grace, Ninishtar, duchess of Armede

	Ninishtar, Duchess of Armede (a province of Raniterre). A lady of discernment. Dark skinned drow, being a separate race from the previous owners. Cousin to the ~~DrowkÃ¶nig~~, King of ~~DrowkÃ¶nigreich~~ - who is probably female as the court-form of drow is non-gender specific. An Illusionist, unlike most royal drow, who are aligned to celestial or the moon goddess (which was archaic even in the time of drow rulership.		Ninishtar, Duchess of Armede (a province of Raniterre). A lady of discernment. Dark skinned drow, being a separate race from the previous owners. Cousin to the Drowkönig, King of Drowkönigreich - who is probably female as the court-form of drow is non-gender specific. An Illusionist, unlike most royal drow, who are aligned to celestial or the moon goddess (which was archaic even in the time of drow rulership.
	She could have been ~~drowkÃ¶nig~~, but chose another to rule, and went off to have a life, by marrying the Duke of Armede. She is likely to have a sexual child (which is odd as most ~~drowkÃ¶nig~~ and close kin reproduce asexually). She is second cousin to most of the Royal Drow.		She could have been drowkönig, but chose another to rule, and went off to have a life, by marrying the Duke of Armede. She is likely to have a sexual child (which is odd as most drowkönig and close kin reproduce asexually). She is second cousin to most of the Royal Drow.

	Duke of Neverre- A nasty piece of work, though pleasant compared to his uncle, the Dread Duke. His father ruled for some minutes following the death of the Dread Duke. The presumed opposition are presumed to work for the Duke. The opposition desecrated the orb and took it off-plane to Ares to avoid the doom - possibly led by a rune-mage.		Duke of Neverre- A nasty piece of work, though pleasant compared to his uncle, the Dread Duke. His father ruled for some minutes following the death of the Dread Duke. The presumed opposition are presumed to work for the Duke. The opposition desecrated the orb and took it off-plane to Ares to avoid the doom - possibly led by a rune-mage.
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	Azurian Empire country about where 'algeria' is		Azurian Empire country about where 'algeria' is

	~~DrowkÃ¶nigreich~~ hidden city of the Drow. Ishiwara's establishment is the 'foreign enclave' where visitors stay.		Drowkönigreich hidden city of the Drow. Ishiwara's establishment is the 'foreign enclave' where visitors stay.

	Armede duchy of Raniterre. Has icy relationship with Neverre, and wants to delay the war for at least 18 months till the military training gives their army some certainty of success. They have a lovely fine silk, that is dark grey until dyed. It is used for dress fabric, rope, bags and many other items of utility. It is socially unthinkable to wear the silk undyed.		Armede duchy of Raniterre. Has icy relationship with Neverre, and wants to delay the war for at least 18 months till the military training gives their army some certainty of success. They have a lovely fine silk, that is dark grey until dyed. It is used for dress fabric, rope, bags and many other items of utility. It is socially unthinkable to wear the silk undyed.

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	1. All statements made within 30' of the orb about oneself or one's retainers behave as if they are voluntarily accepted & acknowledged Geases ~~â€¦~~ although [it is suggested guideline to the GM] probably only future statements, promises, commitments & the like are actionable â€” including statements of intent and position for/against a certain event, cause, or action. This is regardless of whether or not the statement was made with sincerity, irony, or whatever; or whether the statement is heard by anyone else. Statements only have to be â€œspokenâ€ [aloud, silent tongue, mind-speech, etc] or written.		1. All statements made within 30' of the orb about oneself or one's retainers behave as if they are voluntarily accepted & acknowledged Geases ... although [it is suggested guideline to the GM] probably only future statements, promises, commitments & the like are actionable â€” including statements of intent and position for/against a certain event, cause, or action. This is regardless of whether or not the statement was made with sincerity, irony, or whatever; or whether the statement is heard by anyone else. Statements only have to be â€œspokenâ€ [aloud, silent tongue, mind-speech, etc] or written.
	2. The rank is writer's or speaker's MA-10 (up to a maximum of 20), unless specifically addressed to the holder of the orb, in which case the rank is writer's/speaker's MA-5 (up to a maximum of 20). However, if this would mean that the rank of the Geas is 0 or less, then that writer/speaker is too insignificant to be affected.		2. The rank is writer's or speaker's MA-10 (up to a maximum of 20), unless specifically addressed to the holder of the orb, in which case the rank is writer's/speaker's MA-5 (up to a maximum of 20). However, if this would mean that the rank of the Geas is 0 or less, then that writer/speaker is too insignificant to be affected.
	3. If a being dies while under any Orb geas(es), even as a result of breaking the geas, they may be resurrected: but they will still be under the effect of all their Orb geases; and will behave as if slowed; and lose two [more] points of WP; and the rank of the geas increases by 2 ranks (up to a maximum of 20) â€” Unless this would lower the being's WP to 0 or less, in which case the being is merely irresurrectably dead.		3. If a being dies while under any Orb geas(es), even as a result of breaking the geas, they may be resurrected: but they will still be under the effect of all their Orb geases; and will behave as if slowed; and lose two [more] points of WP; and the rank of the geas increases by 2 ranks (up to a maximum of 20) â€” Unless this would lower the being's WP to 0 or less, in which case the being is merely irresurrectably dead.
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	If you can, you'll see the world in all his fire		If you can, you'll see the world in all his fire
	~~â€¦~~ You don't have to dream it all, just live a day.		... You don't have to dream it all, just live a day.

	Wordsmith's Reading		Wordsmith's Reading
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	but the whole place just screams in my eyes.		but the whole place just screams in my eyes.
	where are you now?		where are you now?
	'cause i don't want to meet you ~~â€¦~~		'cause i don't want to meet you ...
	(Anyone out there Careless)		(Anyone out there Careless)
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	Level is initially based on Rank: 0 if less than Rank 5; 1 if rank 6-10; 2 if Rank 11-19; 4 if Rank 20 or higher. The rank counts as the highest rank applicable to 1 or more aspects of the magic (e.g. Rank 14 with 8 ranks of enhanced base chance counts as Rank 20+). THEN add however many of the following factors that apply ~~â€¦~~		Level is initially based on Rank: 0 if less than Rank 5; 1 if rank 6-10; 2 if Rank 11-19; 4 if Rank 20 or higher. The rank counts as the highest rank applicable to 1 or more aspects of the magic (e.g. Rank 14 with 8 ranks of enhanced base chance counts as Rank 20+). THEN add however many of the following factors that apply ...
	+1 magic is offensive; +1 magic could kill (if target sufficiently weak); +1 caster is under an â€œaspect buzzâ€ (does not matter whether a bonus or penalty); +1 caster &/or target knows greater curse; +1 caster's &/or target's MA or WP is functionally above or below the normal range for their species [e.g. 5-25 for humans]; +1 caster &/or target is a namer &/or a dragon;		+1 magic is offensive; +1 magic could kill (if target sufficiently weak); +1 caster is under an â€œaspect buzzâ€ (does not matter whether a bonus or penalty); +1 caster &/or target knows greater curse; +1 caster's &/or target's MA or WP is functionally above or below the normal range for their species [e.g. 5-25 for humans]; +1 caster &/or target is a namer &/or a dragon;
	+2 target is under an â€œaspect buzzâ€ (does not matter whether a bonus or penalty); +2 caster &/or target is currently under a [non-beneficial] greater curse or doom; +2 caster is pacted to God, Demon or Power of light; +2 magic was gained or enhanced as part of a pact, gift, payment, or favour from G, D, or PoL; +2 caster is an other-dimensional minion of G, D, or PoL (e.g. imp, cherub);		+2 target is under an â€œaspect buzzâ€ (does not matter whether a bonus or penalty); +2 caster &/or target is currently under a [non-beneficial] greater curse or doom; +2 caster is pacted to God, Demon or Power of light; +2 magic was gained or enhanced as part of a pact, gift, payment, or favour from G, D, or PoL; +2 caster is an other-dimensional minion of G, D, or PoL (e.g. imp, cherub);

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	"They call it instant justice when it's past the legal limit"		"They call it instant justice when it's past the legal limit"

	This is believed to an oath-stone of ancient gods ~~â€”~~ severe gods of order. Whilst not as powerful as it once was when Gods freely trod the known planes of existence (e.g. Maximum rank is now 20), the orb is a dangerous item & an object lesson to guild members about proper &/or wise behaviour.		This is believed to an oath-stone of ancient gods — severe gods of order. Whilst not as powerful as it once was when Gods freely trod the known planes of existence (e.g. Maximum rank is now 20), the orb is a dangerous item & an object lesson to guild members about proper &/or wise behaviour.

	NORMAL USE		NORMAL USE
	1. All statements made within 30' of the orb about oneself or one's retainers behave as if they are voluntarily accepted & acknowledged Geases ... although [it is suggested guideline to the GM] probably only future statements, promises, commitments & the like are actionable ~~â€”~~ including statements of intent and position for/against a certain event, cause, or action. This is regardless of whether or not the statement was made with sincerity, irony, or whatever; or whether the statement is heard by anyone else. Statements only have to be "spoken" [aloud, silent tongue, mind-speech, etc] or written.		1. All statements made within 30' of the orb about oneself or one's retainers behave as if they are voluntarily accepted & acknowledged Geases ... although [it is suggested guideline to the GM] probably only future statements, promises, commitments & the like are actionable — including statements of intent and position for/against a certain event, cause, or action. This is regardless of whether or not the statement was made with sincerity, irony, or whatever; or whether the statement is heard by anyone else. Statements only have to be "spoken" [aloud, silent tongue, mind-speech, etc] or written.
	2. The rank is writer's or speaker's MA-10 (up to a maximum of 20), unless specifically addressed to the holder of the orb, in which case the rank is writer's/speaker's MA-5 (up to a maximum of 20). However, if this would mean that the rank of the Geas is 0 or less, then that writer/speaker is too insignificant to be affected.		2. The rank is writer's or speaker's MA-10 (up to a maximum of 20), unless specifically addressed to the holder of the orb, in which case the rank is writer's/speaker's MA-5 (up to a maximum of 20). However, if this would mean that the rank of the Geas is 0 or less, then that writer/speaker is too insignificant to be affected.
	3. If a being dies while under any Orb geas(es), even as a result of breaking the geas, they may be resurrected: but they will still be under the effect of all their Orb geases; and will behave as if slowed; and lose two [more] points of WP; and the rank of the geas increases by 2 ranks (up to a maximum of 20) ~~â€”~~ Unless this would lower the being's WP to 0 or less, in which case the being is merely irresurrectably dead.		3. If a being dies while under any Orb geas(es), even as a result of breaking the geas, they may be resurrected: but they will still be under the effect of all their Orb geases; and will behave as if slowed; and lose two [more] points of WP; and the rank of the geas increases by 2 ranks (up to a maximum of 20) — Unless this would lower the being's WP to 0 or less, in which case the being is merely irresurrectably dead.

	EXTRAORDINARY USE ~~â€”~~ only applicable if one knows the Orb's ITN		EXTRAORDINARY USE — only applicable if one knows the Orb's ITN
	4. Should the possessor of the orb wish, they may commute the geas of any person within 30 feet. The geas is lifted as if fulfilled: instead the plane, or a significant portion of it (upto perhaps 20% of Alusia in size), centred at that point, is magically destabilised. For example, as with Ares, Elemental magic ceases to function and the alchemical nature of the plane is rendered much more inert. This is clearly the major power of the Orb, a weapon of social destruction "levered" on a technicality.		4. Should the possessor of the orb wish, they may commute the geas of any person within 30 feet. The geas is lifted as if fulfilled: instead the plane, or a significant portion of it (upto perhaps 20% of Alusia in size), centred at that point, is magically destabilised. For example, as with Ares, Elemental magic ceases to function and the alchemical nature of the plane is rendered much more inert. This is clearly the major power of the Orb, a weapon of social destruction "levered" on a technicality.
	5. Only one geas may be commuted at any one time.		5. Only one geas may be commuted at any one time.
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	'''5 charges of Invested spell of Spell barrier''', Rank 10, BC=65		'''5 charges of Invested spell of Spell barrier''', Rank 10, BC=65
	Spell Barrier (S-9) Range: 10 feet + 5 / Rank Duration: 1 minute + 1 / Rank Experience Multiple: 300 Base Chance: 30% Resist: No Storage: Investment, Ward, Magical Trap Target: Volume Effects: The Adept creates a thin, glowing, translucent wall which blocks the passage of magic. The barrier is either 10 feet high and 20 feet long as a wall, or 10 feet high and 5 feet in radius as a ring \\ The Adept may increase any ~~dimensionâ€”other~~ than thickness ~~â€”~~ by 1 foot per Rank. This barrier obeys all of the usual rules for insubstantial walls. Any magic cast in such a way that a direct line drawn from the caster to their target passes through the wall (from either side) has a 40% [(+ 3 / Rank with this spell) (- 3 / Rank of the target magic)] chance of having its energies dissipated. If a spell passes through more than one Spell Barrier only a single roll for dissipation should be made, with the highest dissipation chance being used.		Spell Barrier (S-9) Range: 10 feet + 5 / Rank Duration: 1 minute + 1 / Rank Experience Multiple: 300 Base Chance: 30% Resist: No Storage: Investment, Ward, Magical Trap Target: Volume Effects: The Adept creates a thin, glowing, translucent wall which blocks the passage of magic. The barrier is either 10 feet high and 20 feet long as a wall, or 10 feet high and 5 feet in radius as a ring \\ The Adept may increase any dimension—other than thickness — by 1 foot per Rank. This barrier obeys all of the usual rules for insubstantial walls. Any magic cast in such a way that a direct line drawn from the caster to their target passes through the wall (from either side) has a 40% [(+ 3 / Rank with this spell) (- 3 / Rank of the target magic)] chance of having its energies dissipated. If a spell passes through more than one Spell Barrier only a single roll for dissipation should be made, with the highest dissipation chance being used.
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	5 charges of Invested spell of Bane''', Rank 10, BC=55		5 charges of Invested spell of Bane''', Rank 10, BC=55
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	Item of Chaos.		Item of Chaos.
	Non-combat spells receive a 50% boost to range ~~â€”~~ but the extra range fails maybe 10-20% of the time (whenever the GM whims that it should fail; no justification necessary). Its natural shape is that of a shield, suitable for a large titan but will adjust to fit the sentient user. It is not visible, but normally glows in the presence of "power": for example high mana, or being on consecrated ground. It also scintillates when magic impacts on it &/or its wielder. Upon announcing its True Name it can be compelled to adopt another moderately simple shape, usually something with protective overtones, anything no smaller than a thimble or larger than a medium-sized dinghy; perhaps, the most sophisticate shape being an animal cage. It will usually protect its possessor, or what it contains, & other in Area of Effect, according to the "level" of incoming magic. Roll once for each incoming magic, however the result may mean that all the protected targets must then roll MRs individually ~~â€”~~ or not!		Non-combat spells receive a 50% boost to range — but the extra range fails maybe 10-20% of the time (whenever the GM whims that it should fail; no justification necessary). Its natural shape is that of a shield, suitable for a large titan but will adjust to fit the sentient user. It is not visible, but normally glows in the presence of "power": for example high mana, or being on consecrated ground. It also scintillates when magic impacts on it &/or its wielder. Upon announcing its True Name it can be compelled to adopt another moderately simple shape, usually something with protective overtones, anything no smaller than a thimble or larger than a medium-sized dinghy; perhaps, the most sophisticate shape being an animal cage. It will usually protect its possessor, or what it contains, & other in Area of Effect, according to the "level" of incoming magic. Roll once for each incoming magic, however the result may mean that all the protected targets must then roll MRs individually — or not!
	Total immunity: target is totally unaffected by the incoming magic, and can ignore its effect on the surrounding area. (Only with this result is the magic nullified even when it is thought to be beneficial)		Total immunity: target is totally unaffected by the incoming magic, and can ignore its effect on the surrounding area. (Only with this result is the magic nullified even when it is thought to be beneficial)
	Semi-immunity: target can ignore the magic's effect on the surrounding area. If target is entitled to a MR roll, then no penalties apply [e.g. ignore -20 for treble effect; ignore any statement in the write-up that states resistance is at -20, or whatever] and target suffers no effect from magic if they resist successfully. If the Magic Resistance is a failure, or a MR roll is not permitted, then that failure is ameliorated: damage spells are halved; and absolute effects are reduced to a less debilitating form (e.g., not petrified, but slowed) ~~â€”~~ BDE as GM sees it. Does not affect beneficial magic.		Semi-immunity: target can ignore the magic's effect on the surrounding area. If target is entitled to a MR roll, then no penalties apply [e.g. ignore -20 for treble effect; ignore any statement in the write-up that states resistance is at -20, or whatever] and target suffers no effect from magic if they resist successfully. If the Magic Resistance is a failure, or a MR roll is not permitted, then that failure is ameliorated: damage spells are halved; and absolute effects are reduced to a less debilitating form (e.g., not petrified, but slowed) — BDE as GM sees it. Does not affect beneficial magic.
	Save at +WP*: Each target gains a MR bonus equal to their WP, upto a maximum value of 35 bonus, in addition to all other modifiers. Non-sentients or objects get the full bonus of 35 ~~â€”~~ go figure. If a MR roll is not permitted then the MR is this bonus (but ignore greater, lesser, or other modifiers). If the MR roll fails then this item does not ameliorate that failure.		Save at +WP*: Each target gains a MR bonus equal to their WP, upto a maximum value of 35 bonus, in addition to all other modifiers. Non-sentients or objects get the full bonus of 35 — go figure. If a MR roll is not permitted then the MR is this bonus (but ignore greater, lesser, or other modifiers). If the MR roll fails then this item does not ameliorate that failure.
	Auto-work: oops! Magic works, automatically, at full effect. Possessor is not permitted a MR even if they would have been otherwise entitled to one. Damage or effect may not be reduced, even if under a spell or possessing some other item that would permit reduced damage or effect, no matter how powerful that other magic may be.		Auto-work: oops! Magic works, automatically, at full effect. Possessor is not permitted a MR even if they would have been otherwise entitled to one. Damage or effect may not be reduced, even if under a spell or possessing some other item that would permit reduced damage or effect, no matter how powerful that other magic may be.

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