Rites of Saint Palamedes - Revision history

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	Betraying the pledge comes at a terrible price, as Oathbreaking is a Mortal Sin tarnishing one’s soul mirror. The +2 bonus is turned into a ‑1 penalty to all goal numbers; lasting till undertaking a pilgrimage or some other holy trial redeems the offender. In addition, Oathbreaking theurgist members of the pledge can no longer call upon rites of Saint Palamedes I.		Betraying the pledge comes at a terrible price, as Oathbreaking is a Mortal Sin tarnishing one’s soul mirror. The +2 bonus is turned into a ‑1 penalty to all goal numbers; lasting till undertaking a pilgrimage or some other holy trial redeems the offender. In addition, Oathbreaking theurgist members of the pledge can no longer call upon rites of Saint Palamedes I.

			===The Prophet’s Censure===
			Ritual: Blessing, Prayer, Sermon<br>
			Roll: Presence+Theurgy<br>
			Duration: Scene<br>
			Range: Sensory

	~~===The Prophet’s Censure===~~		The theurgist gives an enemy of the faith a taste of divine wrath, by reciting the first two lines of the Prophet’s Admonishment of the Unbelievers and making the sign of the barred jumpgate at the target. This is a reverse of the Holy Blessing, and penalizes the target in a particular task, causing him to suffer a ‑3 penalty to the goal number. The effect lasts until the target has made the roll for the particular task censured (including acombat action), or till the scene is over, whichever comes first.
	~~Modes: P, S Threshold: 15/10~~
	~~Range: Sight Duration: Scene~~
	The theurgist gives an enemy of the faith a taste of divine
	wrath, by reciting the first two lines of the Prophet’s Admonishment
	of the Unbelievers and making the sign of the barred
	jumpgate at the target. This is a reverse of the Holy Blessing, and
	penalizes the target in a particular task, causing him to suffer
	a ‑2 penalty to the goal number. The effect lasts until the target
	has made the roll for the particular task censured (including a
	~~combat~~ action), or till the scene is over.

	===The Prophet’s Holy Blessing===		===The Prophet’s Holy Blessing===
	~~Modes~~: B, P, ~~S Threshold~~: ~~15/10/5~~		Ritual: Blessing, Prayer, Sermon<br>
	Range: Touch ~~Duration: Scene~~		Roll: Presence+Theurgy<br>
	The theurgist traces the jumpgate cross or presses a religious		Duration: Scene<br>
	icon to his companion’s forehead, thereby bestowing a blessing		Range: Touch
	upon the target. This grants a +2 goal number bonus on one
	specific ~~task~~ about to be performed.		The theurgist traces the jumpgate cross or presses a religious icon to his companion’s forehead, thereby bestowing a blessing upon the target. This grants a +3 goal number bonus on one specific roll about to be performed.

	===The Righteous Assignation of Penance===		===The Righteous Assignation of Penance===
	~~Modes~~: ~~S Threshold~~: ~~Special~~		Ritual: Sermon<br>
	Range: Touch ~~Duration: Permanent~~		Roll: Intuition+Theurgy<br>
			Duration: Permanent<br>
			Range: Touch

	This rite is a theurgic version of the Penance sacrament. When		This rite is a theurgic version of the Penance sacrament. When someone needs absolution for sins bearing occult significance, such as Hubris, Urge, certain curses, diabolic taints etc., the Righteous Assignation of Penance may be required to deal with it. Note that the subject need not be personally responsible for the sin in question, especially when he or she has been the target of hostile occult forces or diabolic influence, as the Church doctrines teach that unholy taints can only be wrought onto those who are not free of sin. Therefore, it is possible to confess the sins that allow such influences to take hold of the target, and it is even possible to confess sins one is not aware of or remember having committed.
	someone needs absolution for sins bearing occult significance,
	such as Hubris, Urge, certain curses, diabolic taints etc., the
	Righteous Assignation of Penance may be required to deal with
	it. Note that the subject need not be personally responsible
	for the sin in question, especially when he or she has been
	the target of hostile occult forces or diabolic influence, as the
	Church doctrines teach that unholy taints can only be wrought
	onto those who are not free of sin ~~(i.e. “we are all guilty of~~
	~~some sin or other”)~~. Therefore, it is possible to confess the sins
	that allow such influences to take hold of the target, and it is
	even possible to confess sins one is not aware of (remember)
	having committed. ~~Use the following guidelines to determine~~
	~~the Threshold needed to absolve the sin/neutralize the effect,~~
	~~and the Penance that must be performed:~~
	~~Threshold Sin/Effect Type of Penance~~
	~~10 ‑ 1 Hubris/Urge; Prayer/Small Donation~~
	~~Minor Curse; Evil~~
	~~dream/vision~~
	~~15 ‑ 2 Hubris/Urge; Service/Large Donation~~
	~~Major Curse;~~
	~~Evil Influence~~
	~~20 ‑ 3 Hubris/Urge; Pilgrimage/Quest/Trial~~
	~~Extreme Curse;~~
	~~Evil Control~~

	===Sanctification===		===Sanctification===
	~~Modes~~: B, P, ~~S Threshold~~: ~~20/15/10~~		Ritual: Blessing, Prayer, Sermon<br>
	Range: Touch ~~Duration: Drama~~		Roll: Resolve+Theurgy<br>
	Sanctification purifies an item of evil taint, removing any evil,		Duration: Story<br>
	psychic, theurgic or demonic trace present. The tainted object		Range: Touch
	simply loses this effect and returns to normal. Once sanctified,
	the object can be further purified through Consecration.		Sanctification purifies an item of evil taint, removing any evil, psychic, theurgic or demonic trace present. The tainted object simply loses this effect and returns to normal. Once sanctified, the object can be further purified through Consecration. This is favored in the Church culture as an ultimate symbolic triumph over evil.
	This is favored in the Church culture as an ultimate symbolic
	triumph over evil.

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	===Consecration of Sacred Ground===		===Consecration of Sacred Ground===
	~~Modes~~: ~~S Threshold~~: 20		Ritual: Sermon<br>
	Range: Sensory ~~Duration: Act~~		Roll: Presence+Theurgy<br>
	This rite is a theurgic variant the Temple Consecration sacrament.		Duration: Special<br>
	It can only be performed on a site already consecrated		Range: Sensory
	through the sacrament, such as most churches, temples and
	shrines within the Known Worlds. This “upgrades” the holy site		This rite is a theurgic variant the Temple Consecration sacrament. It can only be performed on a site already consecrated through the sacrament, such as most churches, temples and shrines within the Known Worlds. This “upgrades” the holy site to also be a place of theurgic energies, but unlike ordinary consecrated places, the theurgic version has a limited duration. A theurgically consecrated sacred ground is impassable to creatures created or made manifest through occult means, such as husks, demons, specters, etc. In addition, occult powers performed within the sacred ground, or across the border between sacred and profane ground, suffer a ‑4 penalty. Powers already in action when the rite is cast, or that pass into such a sacred ground, will come to a halt prematurely.
	to also be a place of theurgic energies, but unlike ordinary consecrated
	places, the theurgic version has a limited duration. A
	theurgically consecrated sacred ground is impassable to creatures
	created or made manifest through occult means, such as
	husks, demons, specters, etc. In addition, occult powers performed
	within the sacred ground, or across the border between
	sacred and profane ground, suffer a ‑4 penalty. Powers already
	in action when the rite is cast, or that pass into such a sacred
	ground, will come to a halt prematurely.

	===Immortalize===		===Immortalize===
	~~Modes~~: ~~S Threshold~~: 10		Ritual: Sermon<br>
	Range: Touch ~~Duration: Permanent~~		Roll: Resolve+Theurgy<br>
	This rite is a theurgic version of the Cleansing of the Shell		Duration: Permanent<br>
	sacrament, and allows the theurgist to forever sever a dead		Range: Touch
	person’s connection to his or her mortal shell. The target, who
	must be a deceased person for whom the Cleansing of the		This rite is a theurgic version of the Cleansing of the Shell sacrament, and allows the theurgist to forever sever a dead person’s connection to his or her mortal shell. The target, who must be a deceased person for whom the Cleansing of the Shell sacrament has been previously performed, can henceforth never be affected by occult or diabolic powers or effects, and can never become a restless dead (i.e. a Husk, Specter or similar creature). A person already affected by such effects may be forever laid to rest by this rite, once he or she has been buried or cremated and had the Cleansing of the Shell sacrament performed on his or her behalf.
	Shell sacrament has been previously performed, can henceforth
	never be affected by occult or diabolic powers or effects,
	and can never become a restless dead (i.e. a Husk, Specter
	or similar creature). A person already affected by such effects
	may be forever laid to rest by this rite, once he or she has been
	buried or cremated and had the Cleansing of the Shell sacrament
	performed on his or her behalf

	===Investiture===		===Investiture===
	~~Modes~~: ~~S Threshold~~: 10		Ritual: Sermon<br>
	Range: Touch ~~Duration: Drama~~		Roll: Resolve+Theurgy<br>
	The Rite of Investiture is used to turn a suitable object into a		Duration: Special<br>
	Tabernacle ~~(see p~~. ~~XX). The maximum~~ number of ~~Faith Points~~		Range: Touch
	~~that~~ the ~~Invested Tabernacle may store is equal~~ to the ~~number~~
	of ~~temporary Faith Points expended in~~ the ~~casting~~ of the ~~rite~~,		The Rite of Investiture is used to turn a suitable object into a Tabernacle. A Tabernacle created in this fashion adds a number of points equal to the VPs rolled to the bearer's Faith for the purposes of calculating the number of Theurgic rites the bearer is able to perform a day. A tabernacle, properly cared for and prayed over regularly remains potent indefinitely. If it is not cared for properly, however, the blessing will fade within a few weeks.
	and ~~may be increased through repetition of~~ the ~~rite~~.

	===Oath to Saint Palamedes I===		===Oath to Saint Palamedes I===
	~~Modes~~: ~~P, S Threshold~~: ~~15/10~~		Ritual: Sermon<br>
	Range: Sensory ~~Duration: Drama~~		Roll: Presence+Theurgy<br>
	Inspired by the Oath of Fellowship that the saints pledged to		Duration: Story<br>
	each other at the time of their worst trial, this rite binds a group		Range: Sensory
	together in friendship and trust, in a theurgical version of the
	sacrament of Holy Congress. The pledge must be made at the		Inspired by the Oath of Fellowship that the saints pledged to each other at the time of their worst trial, this rite binds a group together in friendship and trust, in a theurgical version of the sacrament of Holy Congress. The pledge must be made at the start of some specific task (lasting one drama), such as a journey or mission. Every member of the pledge receives a +2 bonus to any goal number when enforcing Orthodox tenants. Theurgist members receive the same bonus when casting further rites of
	start of some specific task (lasting one drama), such as a journey		Saint Palamedes I.
	or mission. Every member of the pledge receives a +2 bonus to
	any goal number when enforcing Orthodox tenants. Theurgist		Betraying the pledge comes at a terrible price, as Oathbreaking is a Mortal Sin tarnishing one’s soul mirror. The +2 bonus is turned into a ‑1 penalty to all goal numbers; lasting till undertaking a pilgrimage or some other holy trial redeems the offender. In addition, Oathbreaking theurgist members of the pledge can no longer call upon rites of Saint Palamedes I.
	members receive the same bonus when casting further rites of
	Saint Palamedes I. Betraying the pledge comes at a terrible price,
	as Oathbreaking is a Mortal Sin tarnishing one’s soul mirror. The
	+2 bonus is turned into a ‑2 penalty to all goal numbers; lasting
	till undertaking a pilgrimage or some other holy trial redeems
	the offender. In addition, Oathbreaking theurgist members of
	the pledge can no longer call upon rites of Saint Palamedes I.

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=Rites of Saint Palamedes=

===Consecration===
Ritual: Prayer, Sermon 
Roll: Resolve+Theurgy 
Duration: Special 
Range: Touch

The theurgist consecrates an object, turning it into a vestment (see above). Vestments lose their sanctity over time, as well as if used for an inappropriate purpose (going against the will of the Pancreator or the Church, or acting egoistically, etc.), or if bartered for money or favor. As long as it is well cared for, the vestment continues to aid the theurgist in performing rites, until the duration of the right ends.

===Consecration of Sacred Ground===
Modes: S Threshold: 20
Range: Sensory Duration: Act
This rite is a theurgic variant the Temple Consecration sacrament.
It can only be performed on a site already consecrated
through the sacrament, such as most churches, temples and
shrines within the Known Worlds. This “upgrades” the holy site
to also be a place of theurgic energies, but unlike ordinary consecrated
places, the theurgic version has a limited duration. A
theurgically consecrated sacred ground is impassable to creatures
created or made manifest through occult means, such as
husks, demons, specters, etc. In addition, occult powers performed
within the sacred ground, or across the border between
sacred and profane ground, suffer a ‑4 penalty. Powers already
in action when the rite is cast, or that pass into such a sacred
ground, will come to a halt prematurely.

===Immortalize===
Modes: S Threshold: 10
Range: Touch Duration: Permanent
This rite is a theurgic version of the Cleansing of the Shell
sacrament, and allows the theurgist to forever sever a dead
person’s connection to his or her mortal shell. The target, who
must be a deceased person for whom the Cleansing of the
Shell sacrament has been previously performed, can henceforth
never be affected by occult or diabolic powers or effects,
and can never become a restless dead (i.e. a Husk, Specter
or similar creature). A person already affected by such effects
may be forever laid to rest by this rite, once he or she has been
buried or cremated and had the Cleansing of the Shell sacrament
performed on his or her behalf

===Investiture===
Modes: S Threshold: 10
Range: Touch Duration: Drama
The Rite of Investiture is used to turn a suitable object into a
Tabernacle (see p. XX). The maximum number of Faith Points
that the Invested Tabernacle may store is equal to the number
of temporary Faith Points expended in the casting of the rite,
and may be increased through repetition of the rite.

===Oath to Saint Palamedes I===
Modes: P, S Threshold: 15/10
Range: Sensory Duration: Drama
Inspired by the Oath of Fellowship that the saints pledged to
each other at the time of their worst trial, this rite binds a group
together in friendship and trust, in a theurgical version of the
sacrament of Holy Congress. The pledge must be made at the
start of some specific task (lasting one drama), such as a journey
or mission. Every member of the pledge receives a +2 bonus to
any goal number when enforcing Orthodox tenants. Theurgist
members receive the same bonus when casting further rites of
Saint Palamedes I. Betraying the pledge comes at a terrible price,
as Oathbreaking is a Mortal Sin tarnishing one’s soul mirror. The
+2 bonus is turned into a ‑2 penalty to all goal numbers; lasting
till undertaking a pilgrimage or some other holy trial redeems
the offender. In addition, Oathbreaking theurgist members of
the pledge can no longer call upon rites of Saint Palamedes I.

===The Prophet’s Censure===
Modes: P, S Threshold: 15/10
Range: Sight Duration: Scene
The theurgist gives an enemy of the faith a taste of divine
wrath, by reciting the first two lines of the Prophet’s Admonishment
of the Unbelievers and making the sign of the barred
jumpgate at the target. This is a reverse of the Holy Blessing, and
penalizes the target in a particular task, causing him to suffer
a ‑2 penalty to the goal number. The effect lasts until the target
has made the roll for the particular task censured (including a
combat action), or till the scene is over.

===The Prophet’s Holy Blessing===
Modes: B, P, S Threshold: 15/10/5
Range: Touch Duration: Scene
The theurgist traces the jumpgate cross or presses a religious
icon to his companion’s forehead, thereby bestowing a blessing
upon the target. This grants a +2 goal number bonus on one
specific task about to be performed.

===The Righteous Assignation of Penance===
Modes: S Threshold: Special
Range: Touch Duration: Permanent

This rite is a theurgic version of the Penance sacrament. When
someone needs absolution for sins bearing occult significance,
such as Hubris, Urge, certain curses, diabolic taints etc., the
Righteous Assignation of Penance may be required to deal with
it. Note that the subject need not be personally responsible
for the sin in question, especially when he or she has been
the target of hostile occult forces or diabolic influence, as the
Church doctrines teach that unholy taints can only be wrought
onto those who are not free of sin (i.e. “we are all guilty of
some sin or other”). Therefore, it is possible to confess the sins
that allow such influences to take hold of the target, and it is
even possible to confess sins one is not aware of (remember)
having committed. Use the following guidelines to determine
the Threshold needed to absolve the sin/neutralize the effect,
and the Penance that must be performed:
Threshold Sin/Effect Type of Penance
10 ‑ 1 Hubris/Urge; Prayer/Small Donation
Minor Curse; Evil
dream/vision
15 ‑ 2 Hubris/Urge; Service/Large Donation
Major Curse;
Evil Influence
20 ‑ 3 Hubris/Urge; Pilgrimage/Quest/Trial
Extreme Curse;
Evil Control

===Sanctification===
Modes: B, P, S Threshold: 20/15/10
Range: Touch Duration: Drama
Sanctification purifies an item of evil taint, removing any evil,
psychic, theurgic or demonic trace present. The tainted object
simply loses this effect and returns to normal. Once sanctified,
the object can be further purified through Consecration.
This is favored in the Church culture as an ultimate symbolic
triumph over evil.

Rites of Saint Palamedes - Revision history

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Roll: Resolve+Theurgy
Duration: Special
Range: Touch The theurgist consecrates an object, tu..."