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Ivan: /* The Heartbeat of the World */

2015-03-12T12:34:47Z

The Heartbeat of the World

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	=== The Heartbeat of the World ===		=== The Heartbeat of the World ===
	~~Pulses~~ of life energy wash across the world on a regular basis. Most people notice these as a sudden feeling of alertness that swiftly passes, so regular and mild that they barely notice. These pulses seem to be slowed or accelerated by areas of magical significance, such that the Heartbeat varies in rate depending on where you are. (OC: this is the {{call\|REFRESH}} call)		It is believed that pulses of life energy wash across the world on a regular basis. Most people notice these as a sudden feeling of alertness that swiftly passes, so regular and mild that they barely notice. These pulses seem to be slowed or accelerated by areas of magical significance, such that the Heartbeat varies in rate depending on where you are. (OC: this is the {{call\|REFRESH}} call)


	=== Paradigms ===		=== Paradigms ===

Jim at 11:24, 10 March 2015

2015-03-10T11:24:43Z

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	The easiest use of the energy is to strengthen your mind against outside interference, as you use the stored {{gloss\|Stamina}} to reinforce your {{gloss\|Paradigm}} against meddling. The next step is being able to use the Stamina to affect the body. By channelling it into your sword-arm, feats of supernatural might are possible, beyond what anyone could achieve through physical training alone. The most subtle use of Stamina is to project it beyond the body. Generally this takes some time as you focus the power to a more complex purpose. A {{gloss\|Focus}} is a shortcut that allows a user to store the memory of how to perform a {{gloss\|Spell}}, letting them cast it in a few seconds as opposed to a minute or so working it out from scratch each time.		The easiest use of the energy is to strengthen your mind against outside interference, as you use the stored {{gloss\|Stamina}} to reinforce your {{gloss\|Paradigm}} against meddling. The next step is being able to use the Stamina to affect the body. By channelling it into your sword-arm, feats of supernatural might are possible, beyond what anyone could achieve through physical training alone. The most subtle use of Stamina is to project it beyond the body. Generally this takes some time as you focus the power to a more complex purpose. A {{gloss\|Focus}} is a shortcut that allows a user to store the memory of how to perform a {{gloss\|Spell}}, letting them cast it in a few seconds as opposed to a minute or so working it out from scratch each time.


	=== Rituals ===		=== Rituals ===

Jim at 13:22, 24 February 2015

2015-02-24T13:22:35Z

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	For an individual to use a given Ritual on the same target more than once in a day is dangerous, as they are trying to fit even more energy into the same place. This tends to cause the Soul energy to rebound back into the ritualist’s face with painful consequences.		For an individual to use a given Ritual on the same target more than once in a day is dangerous, as they are trying to fit even more energy into the same place. This tends to cause the Soul energy to rebound back into the ritualist’s face with painful consequences.


	== The Supernatural ==		== The Supernatural ==

Jim: /* Magic and Rituals */

2015-02-24T13:22:24Z

Magic and Rituals

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	=== The Heartbeat of the World ===		=== The Heartbeat of the World ===
	Pulses of life energy wash across the world on a regular basis. Most people notice these as a sudden feeling of alertness that swiftly passes, so regular and mild that they barely notice. These pulses seem to be slowed or accelerated by areas of magical significance, such that the Heartbeat varies in rate depending on where you are.		Pulses of life energy wash across the world on a regular basis. Most people notice these as a sudden feeling of alertness that swiftly passes, so regular and mild that they barely notice. These pulses seem to be slowed or accelerated by areas of magical significance, such that the Heartbeat varies in rate depending on where you are. (OC: this is the {{call\|REFRESH}} call)


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	For an individual to use a given Ritual on the same target more than once in a day is dangerous, as they are trying to fit even more energy into the same place. This tends to cause the Soul energy to rebound back into the ritualist’s face with painful consequences.		For an individual to use a given Ritual on the same target more than once in a day is dangerous, as they are trying to fit even more energy into the same place. This tends to cause the Soul energy to rebound back into the ritualist’s face with painful consequences.


	== The Supernatural ==		== The Supernatural ==

Jim: /* The Supernatural */

2015-01-29T23:16:41Z

The Supernatural

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	=== The Realm, the Beyond, and the Portals between. ===		=== The Realm, the Beyond, and the Portals between. ===
	The Realm is the plane of existence that characters inhabit. The Beyond is a place which [[Strangers]] inhabit and from which Divine and unnatural influence flows into the Realm. Portals are places where the veil between the Realm and the Beyond is thinner than usual and denizens of the Beyond can influence the Realm. Being near the Portal helps you hear the words of your God. It also means you’re close to where Strangers come through, if you’re interested in studying them. Being near a Portal seems to weaken the Soul’s ability to regenerate its energy. Portals fade after a few years of use, but even a closed Portal is enough of a connection to the Beyond to allow the use of certain powerful rituals.		The Realm is the plane of existence that characters inhabit. The Beyond is a place which [[Strangers]] inhabit and from which Divine and unnatural influence flows into the Realm. Portals are places where the veil between the Realm and the Beyond is thinner than usual and denizens of the Beyond can influence the Realm. Being near the Portal helps you hear the words of your God. It also means you’re close to where Strangers come through, if you’re interested in studying them. Being near a Portal seems to weaken the Soul’s ability to regenerate its energy. Portals fade after a few years of use, but even a closed Portal is enough of a connection to the Beyond to allow the use of certain powerful rituals.


	=== Revenants ===		=== Revenants ===

Jim: /* Sacrifice */

2015-01-29T23:16:28Z

Sacrifice

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	Sacrificing someone to a Stranger gives that being the power. That being is probably better at dealing with eating Paradigms than you. It can choose how much power to give you. In order for this to work, the Stranger needs to be manifested or the power aimed with an altar or sacrificial knife.		Sacrificing someone to a Stranger gives that being the power. That being is probably better at dealing with eating Paradigms than you. It can choose how much power to give you. In order for this to work, the Stranger needs to be manifested or the power aimed with an altar or sacrificial knife.

	~~Sacrificing people to Gods doesn’t work very well, because the whole point is that it’s ritually killing them with the intent of preventing their Soul reaching the right part of the Beyond.~~ All gods are known by their followers to detest sacrifice.		All gods are known by their followers to detest sacrifice, especially to themselves.

Jim at 23:14, 29 January 2015

2015-01-29T23:14:25Z

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 For an individual to use a given Ritual on the same target more than once in a day is dangerous, as they are trying to fit even more energy into the same place. This tends to cause the Soul energy to rebound back into the ritualist’s face with painful consequences.
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 To learn more about the four Gods, go to [[The_Factions#The_Churches|the Churches]].

Jim: /* The Realm, the Beyond, and the Portals between. */

2014-11-18T14:40:34Z

The Realm, the Beyond, and the Portals between.

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	=== The Realm, the Beyond, and the Portals between. ===		=== The Realm, the Beyond, and the Portals between. ===
	The Realm is the plane of existence that characters inhabit. The Beyond is a place from which Divine and unnatural influence flows into the Realm. Portals are places where the veil between the Realm and the Beyond is thinner than usual and denizens of the Beyond can influence the Realm. Being near the Portal helps you hear the words of your God. It also means you’re close to where Strangers come through, if you’re interested in studying them. Being near a Portal seems to weaken the Soul’s ability to regenerate its energy. Portals fade after a few years of use, but even a closed Portal is enough of a connection to the Beyond to allow the use of certain powerful rituals.		The Realm is the plane of existence that characters inhabit. The Beyond is a place which [[Strangers]] inhabit and from which Divine and unnatural influence flows into the Realm. Portals are places where the veil between the Realm and the Beyond is thinner than usual and denizens of the Beyond can influence the Realm. Being near the Portal helps you hear the words of your God. It also means you’re close to where Strangers come through, if you’re interested in studying them. Being near a Portal seems to weaken the Soul’s ability to regenerate its energy. Portals fade after a few years of use, but even a closed Portal is enough of a connection to the Beyond to allow the use of certain powerful rituals.


	=== Revenants ===		=== Revenants ===

Jim: /* Paradigms */

2014-10-17T13:27:58Z

Paradigms

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	=== Paradigms ===		=== Paradigms ===
	Every being has a {{gloss\|Paradigm}}, ~~an internal image of themself~~, ~~their beliefs and their desires~~. Individuals with a strong {{gloss\|Paradigm}} can use it to store energy in their Soul as it passes through them, then focus it to their own ends. Whether that be from a Mage’s deliberate creation of a {{gloss\|Paradigm}}, a priest’s faith in their God’s work, or a soldier’s discipline. This stored energy is known as Stamina.		Every being has a {{gloss\|Paradigm}}, a belief or ideal that the Character uses to project their Soul onto the world, spending Stamina to cause supernatural effects. Individuals with a strong {{gloss\|Paradigm}} can use it to store energy in their Soul as it passes through them, then focus it to their own ends. Whether that be from a Mage’s deliberate creation of a {{gloss\|Paradigm}}, a priest’s faith in their God’s work, or a soldier’s discipline. This stored energy is known as Stamina.

	The easiest use of the energy is to strengthen your mind against outside interference, as you use the stored {{gloss\|Stamina}} to reinforce your {{gloss\|Paradigm}} against meddling. The next step is being able to use the Stamina to affect the body. By channelling it into your sword-arm, feats of supernatural might are possible, beyond what anyone could achieve through physical training alone. The most subtle use of Stamina is to project it beyond the body. Generally this takes some time as you focus the power to a more complex purpose. A {{gloss\|Focus}} is a shortcut that allows a user to store the memory of how to perform a {{gloss\|Spell}}, letting them cast it in a few seconds as opposed to a minute or so working it out from scratch each time.		The easiest use of the energy is to strengthen your mind against outside interference, as you use the stored {{gloss\|Stamina}} to reinforce your {{gloss\|Paradigm}} against meddling. The next step is being able to use the Stamina to affect the body. By channelling it into your sword-arm, feats of supernatural might are possible, beyond what anyone could achieve through physical training alone. The most subtle use of Stamina is to project it beyond the body. Generally this takes some time as you focus the power to a more complex purpose. A {{gloss\|Focus}} is a shortcut that allows a user to store the memory of how to perform a {{gloss\|Spell}}, letting them cast it in a few seconds as opposed to a minute or so working it out from scratch each time.

Ivan: /* The Supernatural */

2014-10-08T16:52:40Z

The Supernatural

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	=== Life and Death ===		=== Life and Death ===
	The Soul Iinhabits the Body during life. Divorced from the Soul, the Body is incapable of movement. Divorced from the Body, the Soul is incapable of affecting the Realm. Souls are freed from the Body and enter the Beyond after death. Bodies are freed from the Soul and return to the stuff of the Realm after death. Death and life are defined by the Soul and Body’s relationship.		The Soul Iinhabits the Body during life. Divorced from the Soul, the Body is incapable of movement. Divorced from the Body, the Soul is incapable of affecting the Realm. Souls are freed from the Body and enter the Beyond after death. Bodies are freed from the Soul and return to the stuff of the Realm after death. Death and life are defined by the Soul and Body’s relationship.


	=== The Realm, the Beyond, and the Portals between. ===		=== The Realm, the Beyond, and the Portals between. ===