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	A few hundred miles further north in Elven wine country, we avoid another Dragon, chat with a local [[Dryad]] who introduces us to some [[Satyr]]s and hear about a more powerful Satyr in the area that offers sacrifices to a local dragon (who also trades with the local Elves). As the conversations continue Aryan entertains our Sylph guide who was getting a bit bored.		A few hundred miles further north in Elven wine country, we avoid another Dragon, chat with a local [[Dryad]] who introduces us to some [[Satyr]]s and hear about a more powerful Satyr in the area that offers sacrifices to a local dragon (who also trades with the local Elves). As the conversations continue Aryan entertains our Sylph guide who was getting a bit bored.

	=== Chapter 12: ~~AdiÃ³s~~ ===		=== Chapter 12: Adiós ===

	; Moonday 28th Frost - Duesday 29th Frost		; Moonday 28th Frost - Duesday 29th Frost

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	* Or until ''Remove [minor] Curse'' is performed on the tree-master (MA is the Tree-master's)		* Or until ''Remove [minor] Curse'' is performed on the tree-master (MA is the Tree-master's)

	~~â€¦~~ whichever comes first. One may "queueâ€ mastery (i.e. re-purifying before the current mastery runs out) only with the specific assent of the Tree-master. Queuing mastery permits an extension/renewal one's mastery or enables the transfer of mastery to a chosen successor without releasing the prisoners.		... whichever comes first. One may "queueâ€ mastery (i.e. re-purifying before the current mastery runs out) only with the specific assent of the Tree-master. Queuing mastery permits an extension/renewal one's mastery or enables the transfer of mastery to a chosen successor without releasing the prisoners.

	Trees of all sizes may trap an indefinite number of pixies or similarly small fey; a sucky sapling may only trap one creature of elivsh size or greater; but medium to large trees may trap an unlimited number of fey. Trapped fey are powerless to effect anything, including their own release despite college or innate/inane abilities, items, etc -- but they may communicate with anyone able to Speak to Enchanted or communicate with plants.Â The trapped creatures are permitted to threaten, plead, bargain, even bore ... but may not, of course, charm, awe, compel, etc.		Trees of all sizes may trap an indefinite number of pixies or similarly small fey; a sucky sapling may only trap one creature of elivsh size or greater; but medium to large trees may trap an unlimited number of fey. Trapped fey are powerless to effect anything, including their own release despite college or innate/inane abilities, items, etc -- but they may communicate with anyone able to Speak to Enchanted or communicate with plants.Â The trapped creatures are permitted to threaten, plead, bargain, even bore ... but may not, of course, charm, awe, compel, etc.

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	# The '''Assassin''' increased chances of criticals are DOUBLED, and any damage (Fat or EN) stated in the Grievous Injury table (§51) is also doubled.		# The '''Assassin''' increased chances of criticals are DOUBLED, and any damage (Fat or EN) stated in the Grievous Injury table (§51) is also doubled.
	# The '''Warrior''' damage bonuses are DOUBLED		# The '''Warrior''' damage bonuses are DOUBLED
	# If the player rolls under their character's rank when rolling the ''damage'' D10, that dice roll is deemed to have been ([Rank of weapon]~~â€“1~~) instead.		# If the player rolls under their character's rank when rolling the ''damage'' D10, that dice roll is deemed to have been ([Rank of weapon]–1) instead.
	# any ''effective fatigue'' blow is also a bleeder for [an additional] 1-point (Fatigue if the victim has Fatigue, otherwise Endurance, until staunched or killed) because the weapon is so sharp ...		# any ''effective fatigue'' blow is also a bleeder for [an additional] 1-point (Fatigue if the victim has Fatigue, otherwise Endurance, until staunched or killed) because the weapon is so sharp ...
	# and any effective ''endurance'' or ''grievous'' wound is also a bleeder for [an additional] 1-point per pulse (Endurance, until staunched or killed).		# and any effective ''endurance'' or ''grievous'' wound is also a bleeder for [an additional] 1-point per pulse (Endurance, until staunched or killed).

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	DAMAGE: Once a warrior, assassin, or someone greater than Rank4 in that weapon, has practised with a diamond weapon for an hour, they may use it to its fullest advantage. Specifically:		DAMAGE: Once a warrior, assassin, or someone greater than Rank4 in that weapon, has practised with a diamond weapon for an hour, they may use it to its fullest advantage. Specifically:
	# Increase '''BC''' & '''Initiative''' by 1xMD of wielder		# Increase '''BC''' & '''Initiative''' by 1xMD of wielder
	# The '''Assassin''' increased chances of criticals are DOUBLED, and any damage (Fat or EN) stated in the Grievous Injury table (~~Â§51~~) is also doubled.		# The '''Assassin''' increased chances of criticals are DOUBLED, and any damage (Fat or EN) stated in the Grievous Injury table (§51) is also doubled.
	# The '''Warrior''' damage bonuses are DOUBLED		# The '''Warrior''' damage bonuses are DOUBLED
	# If the player rolls under their characterâ€™s rank when rolling the ''damage'' D10, that dice roll is deemed to have been ([Rank of weapon]â€“1) instead.		# If the player rolls under their characterâ€™s rank when rolling the ''damage'' D10, that dice roll is deemed to have been ([Rank of weapon]â€“1) instead.

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	A& B class only; a microfine amalgam of high-quality steel & diamond; only manufactured by Rank9+ smiths of '''Hy Brasil''', requiring high temperature & pressure in special atmospheres. Obviously these weapons are expensive and extremely rare outside Hy Brasil.		A& B class only; a microfine amalgam of high-quality steel & diamond; only manufactured by Rank9+ smiths of '''Hy Brasil''', requiring high temperature & pressure in special atmospheres. Obviously these weapons are expensive and extremely rare outside Hy Brasil.

	Extremely light, resilient, & preternaturally sharp/pointed, Diamond weapons are best wielded using ''dexterity'' & ''skill'' rather than brute strength: they may NOT gains bonuses from over-strengthing. The weapons are highly resistant to breaking and immune to high/low temperature and to acids ~~â€”~~ even dragon's blood.		Extremely light, resilient, & preternaturally sharp/pointed, Diamond weapons are best wielded using ''dexterity'' & ''skill'' rather than brute strength: they may NOT gains bonuses from over-strengthing. The weapons are highly resistant to breaking and immune to high/low temperature and to acids — even dragon's blood.

	MAGIC:		MAGIC:
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	* ''"Transform into Tree-frog"'', S-10 (Rank-6, 20 MA) @1800sp		* ''"Transform into Tree-frog"'', S-10 (Rank-6, 20 MA) @1800sp
	* ''Virility'', S-18 @ 1000sp		* ''Virility'', S-18 @ 1000sp
	* ''Unlocatability'', S-* @1000sp ~~â€”~~ Immune to being located (via E&E spell G-6) for 21 hours; if imbiber was currently under Locate spell(s), they appear to veer off in a random direction at very high speed, for a minute or so, and then pop out of range.		* ''Unlocatability'', S-* @1000sp — Immune to being located (via E&E spell G-6) for 21 hours; if imbiber was currently under Locate spell(s), they appear to veer off in a random direction at very high speed, for a minute or so, and then pop out of range.
	* ''Unlocatability'' [S-*] and ''Virility'' [S-18] @ 2000sp		* ''Unlocatability'' [S-*] and ''Virility'' [S-18] @ 2000sp
	* Triple ''Blessings on Unborn'', S-2 (+7 MD, EN, PB) @6000sp		* Triple ''Blessings on Unborn'', S-2 (+7 MD, EN, PB) @6000sp
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	* ''Water breathing'' (Rank 15) & ''Virility'' @2125, as per Water G-2 & Wiccan S-18		* ''Water breathing'' (Rank 15) & ''Virility'' @2125, as per Water G-2 & Wiccan S-18

	Also included are 3 x ''Restoratives'' (@500sp), Rank-20, of Cocaine flavoured Ginger-beer of indefinite duration; and half-a-dozen straw & oyster muffins Rank-25 (sic!) of ''Virility'' that must be eaten in the next 2 days (@600 the set) ~~â€”~~ obviously someone relayed the "Stud muffin" comment to Aunty Meg.		Also included are 3 x ''Restoratives'' (@500sp), Rank-20, of Cocaine flavoured Ginger-beer of indefinite duration; and half-a-dozen straw & oyster muffins Rank-25 (sic!) of ''Virility'' that must be eaten in the next 2 days (@600 the set) — obviously someone relayed the "Stud muffin" comment to Aunty Meg.

	===Specifics of loot not covered elsewhere===		===Specifics of loot not covered elsewhere===

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	# Other than that, Free Market Rules! Authorised trading houses pay no taxes except inspection fees & purchase of Trade Licences.		# Other than that, Free Market Rules! Authorised trading houses pay no taxes except inspection fees & purchase of Trade Licences.
	# The council inspects all imports and classifies them. In theory, the council may prohibit the importation of certain items but, in practise, never does.		# The council inspects all imports and classifies them. In theory, the council may prohibit the importation of certain items but, in practise, never does.
	# The council also legislates the price of local products to ensure that local producers get a living wage AND that local goods, while in stock, are available at only a modest price (or even cheaper) to HyB citizens. Moreover, every trading day, any imported goods that have been decreed as "~~similarâ€~~ to locally produced items or food may NOT be sold until the domestic supply has been purchased. In practise, an importer buys up all competing local products, giving them to HyB charities (or, in rare cases, trading off-plane), then sells their imports to status-sensitive Middle & Upper-class citizens for as much as the market will bear. Suitable charities include monks, orphans, & the poor.		# The council also legislates the price of local products to ensure that local producers get a living wage AND that local goods, while in stock, are available at only a modest price (or even cheaper) to HyB citizens. Moreover, every trading day, any imported goods that have been decreed as "similar" to locally produced items or food may NOT be sold until the domestic supply has been purchased. In practise, an importer buys up all competing local products, giving them to HyB charities (or, in rare cases, trading off-plane), then sells their imports to status-sensitive Middle & Upper-class citizens for as much as the market will bear. Suitable charities include monks, orphans, & the poor.
	# The council is responsible for defence against the orcs (including bastions, warships, S-T, etc), public parks, "~~entertainmentâ€~~, sanitation, etc. Of course prominent Houses or coalitions are encouraged to "~~bidâ€~~ for council contracts — usually at a significant loss. However, such civicly minded Houses receive significant status for their activities, including the less frequent need for inspections.		# The council is responsible for defence against the orcs (including bastions, warships, S-T, etc), public parks, "entertainment", sanitation, etc. Of course prominent Houses or coalitions are encouraged to "bid" for council contracts — usually at a significant loss. However, such civicly minded Houses receive significant status for their activities, including the less frequent need for inspections.
	# TBA.		# TBA.

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	===SUCKY TREES===		===SUCKY TREES===

	<b>Purpose</b>: to trap fey; indeed, the higher a fey's WP the more likely it is to be trapped.Â Trapped fey are powerless but may be released on granting a "~~wishâ€~~ or promising a service to the treemaster.Â Alternatively ALL the trapped beings in a particular trees are released by performing a <i>Remove Major Curse</i> ritual [MA of the ritual is the highest WP of the trapped beings]. Â A released being is expelled 10' beyond the range of the sucky tree or others of its grove.Â Sucky trees come in several flavours including <b>prison pine</b> & <b>reaping willow</b>.		<b>Purpose</b>: to trap fey; indeed, the higher a fey's WP the more likely it is to be trapped.Â Trapped fey are powerless but may be released on granting a "wish" or promising a service to the treemaster.Â Alternatively ALL the trapped beings in a particular trees are released by performing a <i>Remove Major Curse</i> ritual [MA of the ritual is the highest WP of the trapped beings]. Â A released being is expelled 10' beyond the range of the sucky tree or others of its grove.Â Sucky trees come in several flavours including <b>prison pine</b> & <b>reaping willow</b>.

	Fey includes all sentients labelled as "Fairy folk" including Brownie, Centaur, Dryad, Elf, Fossegrim, Leprechaun, Nixie, Nymph, Pixie, Satyr (Faun), and Sylph. However Fey of the sea, ocean, or very deep lakes (e.g., merfolk) are beyond the control of the tree, even were it to be in range of them.		Fey includes all sentients labelled as "Fairy folk" including Brownie, Centaur, Dryad, Elf, Fossegrim, Leprechaun, Nixie, Nymph, Pixie, Satyr (Faun), and Sylph. However Fey of the sea, ocean, or very deep lakes (e.g., merfolk) are beyond the control of the tree, even were it to be in range of them.
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	Anything fey <b><i>within</i> 60'</b> of a sucky tree must make a <b>0x</b>WP roll (greater permitted), with the following modifiers:<br>		Anything fey <b><i>within</i> 60'</b> of a sucky tree must make a <b>0x</b>WP roll (greater permitted), with the following modifiers:<br>
	-1 WP "~~feyâ€~~ is using magic on a target or area within 60' of a sucky tree<br>		-1 WP "fey" is using magic on a target or area within 60' of a sucky tree<br>
	-1 WP caster/trigger/invoker is mindmage, illusionist, or near-enough<br>		-1 WP caster/trigger/invoker is mindmage, illusionist, or near-enough<br>
	-1 WP death, damage, or charm magic is being cast<br>		-1 WP death, damage, or charm magic is being cast<br>
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	* Or until ''Remove [minor] Curse'' is performed on the tree-master (MA is the Tree-master's)		* Or until ''Remove [minor] Curse'' is performed on the tree-master (MA is the Tree-master's)

	... whichever comes first. One may "~~queueâ€~~ mastery (i.e. re-purifying before the current mastery runs out) only with the specific assent of the Tree-master. Queuing mastery permits an extension/renewal one's mastery or enables the transfer of mastery to a chosen successor without releasing the prisoners.		... whichever comes first. One may "queue" mastery (i.e. re-purifying before the current mastery runs out) only with the specific assent of the Tree-master. Queuing mastery permits an extension/renewal one's mastery or enables the transfer of mastery to a chosen successor without releasing the prisoners.

	Trees of all sizes may trap an indefinite number of pixies or similarly small fey; a sucky sapling may only trap one creature of elivsh size or greater; but medium to large trees may trap an unlimited number of fey. Trapped fey are powerless to effect anything, including their own release despite college or innate/inane abilities, items, etc -- but they may communicate with anyone able to Speak to Enchanted or communicate with plants.Â The trapped creatures are permitted to threaten, plead, bargain, even bore ... but may not, of course, charm, awe, compel, etc.		Trees of all sizes may trap an indefinite number of pixies or similarly small fey; a sucky sapling may only trap one creature of elivsh size or greater; but medium to large trees may trap an unlimited number of fey. Trapped fey are powerless to effect anything, including their own release despite college or innate/inane abilities, items, etc -- but they may communicate with anyone able to Speak to Enchanted or communicate with plants.Â The trapped creatures are permitted to threaten, plead, bargain, even bore ... but may not, of course, charm, awe, compel, etc.
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	===Gratuity from Amalfi Dwarves===		===Gratuity from Amalfi Dwarves===

	'''Picnic Hamper''' @ 2,500: Bearing the Arms of the Dwarven Kingdom of Altair[-Amalfi], 1'x1'x2'; appears to be made of painted, fine wicker work with gilded rope handles at the side. Apart from the painting on the lid, it is actually made entirely from woven filaments of fire-resistant rock and padded with "~~woolâ€~~ made from the same material. Protects contents from natural and magical fire; conversely may be used to contain magical or mundane fire without burning the hamper.		'''Picnic Hamper''' @ 2,500: Bearing the Arms of the Dwarven Kingdom of Altair[-Amalfi], 1'x1'x2'; appears to be made of painted, fine wicker work with gilded rope handles at the side. Apart from the painting on the lid, it is actually made entirely from woven filaments of fire-resistant rock and padded with "wool" made from the same material. Protects contents from natural and magical fire; conversely may be used to contain magical or mundane fire without burning the hamper.

	'''Wiccan Preserves''': Inside are a selection of small glass pottles, all of different shapes and colours, obviously of HyBrasil origin. The pottles have been filled with ''Weird Alchemy'' preserves obviously commissioned from Halfling subjects of Amalfi: the runic labels are in both Dwarvish & Halfling. Each pottle contains 7 doses (a teaspoon full); each preserve is at Rank-20 effect unless otherwise indicated and will remain viable for 3 years until opened. Once the wax seal is broken, the preserve must be consumed within 4 weeks or it loses its magic. The "doses" in these preserves do NOT count towards the 100 maximum — if anyone is still playing that rule.<BR>		'''Wiccan Preserves''': Inside are a selection of small glass pottles, all of different shapes and colours, obviously of HyBrasil origin. The pottles have been filled with ''Weird Alchemy'' preserves obviously commissioned from Halfling subjects of Amalfi: the runic labels are in both Dwarvish & Halfling. Each pottle contains 7 doses (a teaspoon full); each preserve is at Rank-20 effect unless otherwise indicated and will remain viable for 3 years until opened. Once the wax seal is broken, the preserve must be consumed within 4 weeks or it loses its magic. The "doses" in these preserves do NOT count towards the 100 maximum — if anyone is still playing that rule.<BR>
	The pricing is that of the guild, which is probably above the actual production cost, but excludes the extreme difficulty of getting so many "~~auntiesâ€~~ to agree who was to produce which preserve and what recipe should be used. Most pottles have different flavour jams & chutneys ... some ''very'' different; but others are repeated, especially Sloe, Papaya, and Cinnamon-Hawthorn.<BR>		The pricing is that of the guild, which is probably above the actual production cost, but excludes the extreme difficulty of getting so many "aunties" to agree who was to produce which preserve and what recipe should be used. Most pottles have different flavour jams & chutneys ... some ''very'' different; but others are repeated, especially Sloe, Papaya, and Cinnamon-Hawthorn.<BR>
	[''Weird Alchemy'' is a Wiccan special knowledge ritual that converts single spell-castings into a caldron of potion that conveys the effect to the imbibers. At higher levels, the potions may be reduced to preserves, which are more durable & convenient]		[''Weird Alchemy'' is a Wiccan special knowledge ritual that converts single spell-castings into a caldron of potion that conveys the effect to the imbibers. At higher levels, the potions may be reduced to preserves, which are more durable & convenient]

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	# Other than that, Free Market Rules! Authorised trading houses pay no taxes except inspection fees & purchase of Trade Licences.		# Other than that, Free Market Rules! Authorised trading houses pay no taxes except inspection fees & purchase of Trade Licences.
	# The council inspects all imports and classifies them. In theory, the council may prohibit the importation of certain items but, in practise, never does.		# The council inspects all imports and classifies them. In theory, the council may prohibit the importation of certain items but, in practise, never does.
	# The council also legislates the price of local products to ensure that local producers get a living wage AND that local goods, while in stock, are available at only a modest price (or even cheaper) to HyB citizens. Moreover, every trading day, any imported goods that have been decreed as ~~â€œsimilarâ€~~ to locally produced items or food may NOT be sold until the domestic supply has been purchased. In practise, an importer buys up all competing local products, giving them to HyB charities (or, in rare cases, trading off-plane), then sells their imports to status-sensitive Middle & Upper-class citizens for as much as the market will bear. Suitable charities include monks, orphans, & the poor.		# The council also legislates the price of local products to ensure that local producers get a living wage AND that local goods, while in stock, are available at only a modest price (or even cheaper) to HyB citizens. Moreover, every trading day, any imported goods that have been decreed as "similarâ€ to locally produced items or food may NOT be sold until the domestic supply has been purchased. In practise, an importer buys up all competing local products, giving them to HyB charities (or, in rare cases, trading off-plane), then sells their imports to status-sensitive Middle & Upper-class citizens for as much as the market will bear. Suitable charities include monks, orphans, & the poor.
	# The council is responsible for defence against the orcs (including bastions, warships, S-T, etc), public parks, ~~â€œentertainmentâ€~~, sanitation, etc. Of course prominent Houses or coalitions are encouraged to ~~â€œbidâ€~~ for council contracts — usually at a significant loss. However, such civicly minded Houses receive significant status for their activities, including the less frequent need for inspections.		# The council is responsible for defence against the orcs (including bastions, warships, S-T, etc), public parks, "entertainmentâ€, sanitation, etc. Of course prominent Houses or coalitions are encouraged to "bidâ€ for council contracts — usually at a significant loss. However, such civicly minded Houses receive significant status for their activities, including the less frequent need for inspections.
	# TBA.		# TBA.

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	===SUCKY TREES===		===SUCKY TREES===

	<b>Purpose</b>: to trap fey; indeed, the higher a fey's WP the more likely it is to be trapped.Â Trapped fey are powerless but may be released on granting a ~~â€œwishâ€~~ or promising a service to the treemaster.Â Alternatively ALL the trapped beings in a particular trees are released by performing a <i>Remove Major Curse</i> ritual [MA of the ritual is the highest WP of the trapped beings]. Â A released being is expelled 10' beyond the range of the sucky tree or others of its grove.Â Sucky trees come in several flavours including <b>prison pine</b> & <b>reaping willow</b>.		<b>Purpose</b>: to trap fey; indeed, the higher a fey's WP the more likely it is to be trapped.Â Trapped fey are powerless but may be released on granting a "wishâ€ or promising a service to the treemaster.Â Alternatively ALL the trapped beings in a particular trees are released by performing a <i>Remove Major Curse</i> ritual [MA of the ritual is the highest WP of the trapped beings]. Â A released being is expelled 10' beyond the range of the sucky tree or others of its grove.Â Sucky trees come in several flavours including <b>prison pine</b> & <b>reaping willow</b>.

	Fey includes all sentients labelled as "Fairy folk" including Brownie, Centaur, Dryad, Elf, Fossegrim, Leprechaun, Nixie, Nymph, Pixie, Satyr (Faun), and Sylph. However Fey of the sea, ocean, or very deep lakes (e.g., merfolk) are beyond the control of the tree, even were it to be in range of them.		Fey includes all sentients labelled as "Fairy folk" including Brownie, Centaur, Dryad, Elf, Fossegrim, Leprechaun, Nixie, Nymph, Pixie, Satyr (Faun), and Sylph. However Fey of the sea, ocean, or very deep lakes (e.g., merfolk) are beyond the control of the tree, even were it to be in range of them.
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	Anything fey <b><i>within</i> 60'</b> of a sucky tree must make a <b>0x</b>WP roll (greater permitted), with the following modifiers:<br>		Anything fey <b><i>within</i> 60'</b> of a sucky tree must make a <b>0x</b>WP roll (greater permitted), with the following modifiers:<br>
	-1 WP ~~â€œfeyâ€~~ is using magic on a target or area within 60' of a sucky tree<br>		-1 WP "feyâ€ is using magic on a target or area within 60' of a sucky tree<br>
	-1 WP caster/trigger/invoker is mindmage, illusionist, or near-enough<br>		-1 WP caster/trigger/invoker is mindmage, illusionist, or near-enough<br>
	-1 WP death, damage, or charm magic is being cast<br>		-1 WP death, damage, or charm magic is being cast<br>
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	* Or until ''Remove [minor] Curse'' is performed on the tree-master (MA is the Tree-master's)		* Or until ''Remove [minor] Curse'' is performed on the tree-master (MA is the Tree-master's)

	â€¦ whichever comes first. One may ~~â€œqueueâ€~~ mastery (i.e. re-purifying before the current mastery runs out) only with the specific assent of the Tree-master. Queuing mastery permits an extension/renewal one's mastery or enables the transfer of mastery to a chosen successor without releasing the prisoners.		â€¦ whichever comes first. One may "queueâ€ mastery (i.e. re-purifying before the current mastery runs out) only with the specific assent of the Tree-master. Queuing mastery permits an extension/renewal one's mastery or enables the transfer of mastery to a chosen successor without releasing the prisoners.

	Trees of all sizes may trap an indefinite number of pixies or similarly small fey; a sucky sapling may only trap one creature of elivsh size or greater; but medium to large trees may trap an unlimited number of fey. Trapped fey are powerless to effect anything, including their own release despite college or innate/inane abilities, items, etc -- but they may communicate with anyone able to Speak to Enchanted or communicate with plants.Â The trapped creatures are permitted to threaten, plead, bargain, even bore ... but may not, of course, charm, awe, compel, etc.		Trees of all sizes may trap an indefinite number of pixies or similarly small fey; a sucky sapling may only trap one creature of elivsh size or greater; but medium to large trees may trap an unlimited number of fey. Trapped fey are powerless to effect anything, including their own release despite college or innate/inane abilities, items, etc -- but they may communicate with anyone able to Speak to Enchanted or communicate with plants.Â The trapped creatures are permitted to threaten, plead, bargain, even bore ... but may not, of course, charm, awe, compel, etc.
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	===Gratuity from Amalfi Dwarves===		===Gratuity from Amalfi Dwarves===

	'''Picnic Hamper''' @ 2,500: Bearing the Arms of the Dwarven Kingdom of Altair[-Amalfi], 1'x1'x2'; appears to be made of painted, fine wicker work with gilded rope handles at the side. Apart from the painting on the lid, it is actually made entirely from woven filaments of fire-resistant rock and padded with ~~â€œwoolâ€~~ made from the same material. Protects contents from natural and magical fire; conversely may be used to contain magical or mundane fire without burning the hamper.		'''Picnic Hamper''' @ 2,500: Bearing the Arms of the Dwarven Kingdom of Altair[-Amalfi], 1'x1'x2'; appears to be made of painted, fine wicker work with gilded rope handles at the side. Apart from the painting on the lid, it is actually made entirely from woven filaments of fire-resistant rock and padded with "woolâ€ made from the same material. Protects contents from natural and magical fire; conversely may be used to contain magical or mundane fire without burning the hamper.

	'''Wiccan Preserves''': Inside are a selection of small glass pottles, all of different shapes and colours, obviously of HyBrasil origin. The pottles have been filled with ''Weird Alchemy'' preserves obviously commissioned from Halfling subjects of Amalfi: the runic labels are in both Dwarvish & Halfling. Each pottle contains 7 doses (a teaspoon full); each preserve is at Rank-20 effect unless otherwise indicated and will remain viable for 3 years until opened. Once the wax seal is broken, the preserve must be consumed within 4 weeks or it loses its magic. The "doses" in these preserves do NOT count towards the 100 maximum — if anyone is still playing that rule.<BR>		'''Wiccan Preserves''': Inside are a selection of small glass pottles, all of different shapes and colours, obviously of HyBrasil origin. The pottles have been filled with ''Weird Alchemy'' preserves obviously commissioned from Halfling subjects of Amalfi: the runic labels are in both Dwarvish & Halfling. Each pottle contains 7 doses (a teaspoon full); each preserve is at Rank-20 effect unless otherwise indicated and will remain viable for 3 years until opened. Once the wax seal is broken, the preserve must be consumed within 4 weeks or it loses its magic. The "doses" in these preserves do NOT count towards the 100 maximum — if anyone is still playing that rule.<BR>
	The pricing is that of the guild, which is probably above the actual production cost, but excludes the extreme difficulty of getting so many ~~â€œauntiesâ€~~ to agree who was to produce which preserve and what recipe should be used. Most pottles have different flavour jams & chutneys ... some ''very'' different; but others are repeated, especially Sloe, Papaya, and Cinnamon-Hawthorn.<BR>		The pricing is that of the guild, which is probably above the actual production cost, but excludes the extreme difficulty of getting so many "auntiesâ€ to agree who was to produce which preserve and what recipe should be used. Most pottles have different flavour jams & chutneys ... some ''very'' different; but others are repeated, especially Sloe, Papaya, and Cinnamon-Hawthorn.<BR>
	[''Weird Alchemy'' is a Wiccan special knowledge ritual that converts single spell-castings into a caldron of potion that conveys the effect to the imbibers. At higher levels, the potions may be reduced to preserves, which are more durable & convenient]		[''Weird Alchemy'' is a Wiccan special knowledge ritual that converts single spell-castings into a caldron of potion that conveys the effect to the imbibers. At higher levels, the potions may be reduced to preserves, which are more durable & convenient]

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	=== ARAC: their motivation & trade ===		=== ARAC: their motivation & trade ===
	# Not to be overwhelmed, killed, or eaten by the Green Orcs or Black Dryads.		# Not to be overwhelmed, killed, or eaten by the Green Orcs or Black Dryads.
	# Arac therefore receives herbs, orchids, etc —and peace— from the Orc Empire and, in turn, provides fish and development tools ... which is to say (''Shhh!'' ~~Itâ€™s~~ a secret, for which the Duke of Arac has ''total'' deniability) weapons.		# Arac therefore receives herbs, orchids, etc —and peace— from the Orc Empire and, in turn, provides fish and development tools ... which is to say (''Shhh!'' It's a secret, for which the Duke of Arac has ''total'' deniability) weapons.
	# The tools/weapons come from off-plane, via C.E. (Party does not know details) in exchange for the Orcish herbs & flowers.		# The tools/weapons come from off-plane, via C.E. (Party does not know details) in exchange for the Orcish herbs & flowers.

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	===SUCKY TREES===		===SUCKY TREES===

	<b>Purpose</b>: to trap fey; indeed, the higher a ~~feyâ€™s~~ WP the more likely it is to be trapped.Â Trapped fey are powerless but may be released on granting a â€œwishâ€ or promising a service to the treemaster.Â Alternatively ALL the trapped beings in a particular trees are released by performing a <i>Remove Major Curse</i> ritual [MA of the ritual is the highest WP of the trapped beings]. Â A released being is expelled ~~10â€™~~ beyond the range of the sucky tree or others of its grove.Â Sucky trees come in several flavours including <b>prison pine</b> & <b>reaping willow</b>.		<b>Purpose</b>: to trap fey; indeed, the higher a fey's WP the more likely it is to be trapped.Â Trapped fey are powerless but may be released on granting a â€œwishâ€ or promising a service to the treemaster.Â Alternatively ALL the trapped beings in a particular trees are released by performing a <i>Remove Major Curse</i> ritual [MA of the ritual is the highest WP of the trapped beings]. Â A released being is expelled 10' beyond the range of the sucky tree or others of its grove.Â Sucky trees come in several flavours including <b>prison pine</b> & <b>reaping willow</b>.

	Fey includes all sentients labelled as "Fairy folk" including Brownie, Centaur, Dryad, Elf, Fossegrim, Leprechaun, Nixie, Nymph, Pixie, Satyr (Faun), and Sylph. However Fey of the sea, ocean, or very deep lakes (e.g., merfolk) are beyond the control of the tree, even were it to be in range of them.		Fey includes all sentients labelled as "Fairy folk" including Brownie, Centaur, Dryad, Elf, Fossegrim, Leprechaun, Nixie, Nymph, Pixie, Satyr (Faun), and Sylph. However Fey of the sea, ocean, or very deep lakes (e.g., merfolk) are beyond the control of the tree, even were it to be in range of them.
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	(#2) Other than that, elves or drow count as fey (but with +2 WP modifier) !!<br>		(#2) Other than that, elves or drow count as fey (but with +2 WP modifier) !!<br>

	Anything fey <b><i>within</i> ~~60â€™~~</b> of a sucky tree must make a <b>0x</b>WP roll (greater permitted), with the following modifiers:<br>		Anything fey <b><i>within</i> 60'</b> of a sucky tree must make a <b>0x</b>WP roll (greater permitted), with the following modifiers:<br>
	-1 WP â€œfeyâ€ is using magic on a target or area within ~~60â€™~~ of a sucky tree<br>		-1 WP â€œfeyâ€ is using magic on a target or area within 60' of a sucky tree<br>
	-1 WP caster/trigger/invoker is mindmage, illusionist, or near-enough<br>		-1 WP caster/trigger/invoker is mindmage, illusionist, or near-enough<br>
	-1 WP death, damage, or charm magic is being cast<br>		-1 WP death, damage, or charm magic is being cast<br>
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	A& B class only; a microfine amalgam of high-quality steel & diamond; only manufactured by Rank9+ smiths of '''Hy Brasil''', requiring high temperature & pressure in special atmospheres. Obviously these weapons are expensive and extremely rare outside Hy Brasil.		A& B class only; a microfine amalgam of high-quality steel & diamond; only manufactured by Rank9+ smiths of '''Hy Brasil''', requiring high temperature & pressure in special atmospheres. Obviously these weapons are expensive and extremely rare outside Hy Brasil.

	Extremely light, resilient, & preternaturally sharp/pointed, Diamond weapons are best wielded using ''dexterity'' & ''skill'' rather than brute strength: they may NOT gains bonuses from over-strengthing. The weapons are highly resistant to breaking and immune to high/low temperature and to acids â€” even ~~dragonâ€™s~~ blood.		Extremely light, resilient, & preternaturally sharp/pointed, Diamond weapons are best wielded using ''dexterity'' & ''skill'' rather than brute strength: they may NOT gains bonuses from over-strengthing. The weapons are highly resistant to breaking and immune to high/low temperature and to acids â€” even dragon's blood.

	MAGIC:		MAGIC:
	# The weapon channels and deflects magic -- giving the wielder +10 MR that may be combined with other MR bonuses ...		# The weapon channels and deflects magic -- giving the wielder +10 MR that may be combined with other MR bonuses ...
	# However, NO weapons spell may effectively increase strike chance or damage of a diamond weapon — although magic that increases the ~~wielderâ€™s~~ statistics, etc, is still effective.		# However, NO weapons spell may effectively increase strike chance or damage of a diamond weapon — although magic that increases the wielder's statistics, etc, is still effective.
	# A rank10 smith with special knowledge and effort ''may'' imbue the weapon with a rune that bestows a specific ability either on the weapon (e.g., to damage insubstantial opponents; to leap into its ~~possessorâ€™s~~ hand under certain conditions; discharges a magical effect on the thing/target struck; etc) or on the wielder: e.g. to see invisible; to run on air; to be fearless; immunity to a specific spell; etc. Other than base chance, which is usually automatic, the effective spell-rank of the Rune is the weapon rank of the wielder.		# A rank10 smith with special knowledge and effort ''may'' imbue the weapon with a rune that bestows a specific ability either on the weapon (e.g., to damage insubstantial opponents; to leap into its possessor's hand under certain conditions; discharges a magical effect on the thing/target struck; etc) or on the wielder: e.g. to see invisible; to run on air; to be fearless; immunity to a specific spell; etc. Other than base chance, which is usually automatic, the effective spell-rank of the Rune is the weapon rank of the wielder.

	DAMAGE: Once a warrior, assassin, or someone greater than Rank4 in that weapon, has practised with a diamond weapon for an hour, they may use it to its fullest advantage. Specifically:		DAMAGE: Once a warrior, assassin, or someone greater than Rank4 in that weapon, has practised with a diamond weapon for an hour, they may use it to its fullest advantage. Specifically:
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	# The '''Assassin''' increased chances of criticals are DOUBLED, and any damage (Fat or EN) stated in the Grievous Injury table (§51) is also doubled.		# The '''Assassin''' increased chances of criticals are DOUBLED, and any damage (Fat or EN) stated in the Grievous Injury table (§51) is also doubled.
	# The '''Warrior''' damage bonuses are DOUBLED		# The '''Warrior''' damage bonuses are DOUBLED
	# If the player rolls under their ~~characterâ€™s~~ rank when rolling the ''damage'' D10, that dice roll is deemed to have been ([Rank of weapon]â€“1) instead.		# If the player rolls under their character's rank when rolling the ''damage'' D10, that dice roll is deemed to have been ([Rank of weapon]â€“1) instead.
	# any ''effective fatigue'' blow is also a bleeder for [an additional] 1-point (Fatigue if the victim has Fatigue, otherwise Endurance, until staunched or killed) because the weapon is so sharp ...		# any ''effective fatigue'' blow is also a bleeder for [an additional] 1-point (Fatigue if the victim has Fatigue, otherwise Endurance, until staunched or killed) because the weapon is so sharp ...
	# and any effective ''endurance'' or ''grievous'' wound is also a bleeder for [an additional] 1-point per pulse (Endurance, until staunched or killed).		# and any effective ''endurance'' or ''grievous'' wound is also a bleeder for [an additional] 1-point per pulse (Endurance, until staunched or killed).
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	On the slopes, just below the lower fortifications is a band of titan-ore; this projects the '''Shield of Hyperion''' (which may be seen by Dwarvish or Halfling infravision when in or just beside it) — an almost planar cone of sub-visible light/heat just a few feet thick that projects at least to [what was] the Lunar sphere. Anyone controlling an elemental or any bound element becomes automatically unconscious when they &/or their bound element(al) cross the shield. Even beings that ~~donâ€™t~~ sleep are affected ... although immunity may grant a 0 X WP roll per pulse to remain conscious. Either way, the element(al) is dissipated in a few pulses.		On the slopes, just below the lower fortifications is a band of titan-ore; this projects the '''Shield of Hyperion''' (which may be seen by Dwarvish or Halfling infravision when in or just beside it) — an almost planar cone of sub-visible light/heat just a few feet thick that projects at least to [what was] the Lunar sphere. Anyone controlling an elemental or any bound element becomes automatically unconscious when they &/or their bound element(al) cross the shield. Even beings that don't sleep are affected ... although immunity may grant a 0 X WP roll per pulse to remain conscious. Either way, the element(al) is dissipated in a few pulses.

	Navigational/Mechanistic/Philosophical Estimates:		Navigational/Mechanistic/Philosophical Estimates:
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	===Gratuity from Amalfi Dwarves===		===Gratuity from Amalfi Dwarves===

	'''Picnic Hamper''' @ 2,500: Bearing the Arms of the Dwarven Kingdom of Altair[-Amalfi], ~~1â€™x1â€™x2â€™~~; appears to be made of painted, fine wicker work with gilded rope handles at the side. Apart from the painting on the lid, it is actually made entirely from woven filaments of fire-resistant rock and padded with â€œwoolâ€ made from the same material. Protects contents from natural and magical fire; conversely may be used to contain magical or mundane fire without burning the hamper.		'''Picnic Hamper''' @ 2,500: Bearing the Arms of the Dwarven Kingdom of Altair[-Amalfi], 1'x1'x2'; appears to be made of painted, fine wicker work with gilded rope handles at the side. Apart from the painting on the lid, it is actually made entirely from woven filaments of fire-resistant rock and padded with â€œwoolâ€ made from the same material. Protects contents from natural and magical fire; conversely may be used to contain magical or mundane fire without burning the hamper.

	'''Wiccan Preserves''': Inside are a selection of small glass pottles, all of different shapes and colours, obviously of HyBrasil origin. The pottles have been filled with ''Weird Alchemy'' preserves obviously commissioned from Halfling subjects of Amalfi: the runic labels are in both Dwarvish & Halfling. Each pottle contains 7 doses (a teaspoon full); each preserve is at Rank-20 effect unless otherwise indicated and will remain viable for 3 years until opened. Once the wax seal is broken, the preserve must be consumed within 4 weeks or it loses its magic. The "doses" in these preserves do NOT count towards the 100 maximum — if anyone is still playing that rule.<BR>		'''Wiccan Preserves''': Inside are a selection of small glass pottles, all of different shapes and colours, obviously of HyBrasil origin. The pottles have been filled with ''Weird Alchemy'' preserves obviously commissioned from Halfling subjects of Amalfi: the runic labels are in both Dwarvish & Halfling. Each pottle contains 7 doses (a teaspoon full); each preserve is at Rank-20 effect unless otherwise indicated and will remain viable for 3 years until opened. Once the wax seal is broken, the preserve must be consumed within 4 weeks or it loses its magic. The "doses" in these preserves do NOT count towards the 100 maximum — if anyone is still playing that rule.<BR>