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High Lords: /* Exorcising Ruin */

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Exorcising Ruin

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	=== Exorcising Ruin ===		=== Exorcising Ruin ===
			Most Ruin effects are designed to be self-reffed, meaning it is the responsibility of the player(s) to roleplay the consequences and resolution. Exorcists and those suffering Ruin collaborate to create an intense and thematic narrative without needing to call on Refs.

	===== ~~What is~~ Ruin? =====		===== Diagnosing Ruin =====
	Ruin ~~represents the immediate~~ and ~~personal toll of exposure to~~ the ~~energies of Chaos - whether through contact with Warp phenomena, witnessing~~ the ~~unspeakable~~, ~~or committing actions~~ that ~~draw the gaze of the Dark Gods. Unlike long-term Corruption or esoteric maladies, Ruin is~~ the ~~urgent consequence~~ of ~~spiritual, moral, or physical decay - a fracture~~ in the ~~mind, body, or soul that must be confronted before it worsens, the symptom of exposure~~ to ~~the esoteric ‘radiation’ of the warp.~~		'''Any Exorcist''' can diagnose Ruin cards, this takes 1 Minute of roleplay and then the afflicted individual may show them the ruin card they are afflicted by, all cards (should) be numbered and that number matches to the list of cures in the [[Rules_Downloads#Ruin_Decks\|Exorcists Guide to Ruin]]

	~~===== How~~ Ruin ~~is Resolved =====~~		Alternatively they may attempt to resolve a Ruin based on the cures beneath if they believe they have seen it before and know the cure in which case they may perform the cure beneath and then look at the card after doing so - if the card is wrong however the attempt fails and afflicted suffers all the consequences of the wrong cure attempted on them and any results of a failed cure of the actual ruin they are suffering from.
	~~Unless explicitly stated otherwise, most Ruin effects are designed to be self~~-~~reffed, meaning it~~ is the ~~responsibility~~ of the ~~player(s) to roleplay~~ the ~~consequences and resolution. Exorcists and those~~ suffering ~~Ruin collaborate to create an intense and thematic narrative without needing to call on Refs~~.

	~~If at any point you are unsure how~~ a ~~Ruin effect should be resolved~~, ~~or if the narrative impact~~ is ambiguous~~, please speak~~ to the ~~Game Team~~		===== Resolving Ruin =====
			The list of Cures in the '''Exorcists Guide to Ruin''' list a cost in resources and sometimes required roleplay, power tests and other factions either, but unless otherwise noted, this process is entirely self-reffed so we leave it to you to finalise any details left ambiguous. You do not need to resolve ruin quite like the other Exorcisms above, which are generally rarer than Ruin

	~~===== Diagnosing Ruin =====~~		It is generally imagined that there are thousands of restricted tomes proscribing weird and esoteric cures for various spiritual maladies represented by Ruin, so beyond the framework of the cures presented in Guide you are free to interpret your own ‘book of cures’ however you want - you might want to condense the cures beneath into their bare mechanic requirements and write your own rights, you might just want to adlib it from a printout glued inside a grimoire-looking tome.
	~~Any Exorcist can diagnose~~ Ruin ~~cards~~, ~~this takes 1 Minute~~ of ~~roleplay and then~~ the ~~afflicted individual may show them~~ the ~~ruin card they are afflicted by~~, ~~all cards (~~should) be ~~numbered~~ and ~~that number matches~~ to the ~~list~~ of ~~cures~~ in ~~the [[Rules_Downloads#Ruin_Decks\|Exorcists Guide to Ruin]]~~
			The point is that whatever your characters way of interpreting these rules into IC, it should be considered correct for your character just as others may follow different spiritual beliefs. The Forces of Chaos have been rebuked in many ways and while invoking the God Emperor is still essential for most PCs due to the source of their faith, Imperial faith is WIDE and VARIED and Exorcisms are a great way to show how your character differs in their beliefs from others.

			Some cures present examples of how they could differ but these should not be seen as limitations, just examples.

	=== The Exorcism Risk Deck ===		=== The Exorcism Risk Deck ===

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 * If the Exorcism or Banishment succeeds the being is driven from the flesh it is possessing or from reality.
 ** All Exorcists and a Character who has been Exorcised are unable to attack or make calls until they [[Recuperate]].
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 The [[Rules_Downloads#Exorcism_Risk_Deck|Exorcism Risk Deck]] consists of 48 cards, with effects of varying severity and danger. Players should check the [[Rules Downloads]] page shortly before each event to confirm they are still using the most up to date version.
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High Lords at 15:51, 20 July 2023

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	While not all Exorcists are combatants, the rites they know can be weaponized to better combat warp entities and other beings who have been corrupted by the powers of the warp. This is via the use of applied Sanctic rites and appropriately blessed equipment that they carry on their person.		While not all Exorcists are combatants, the rites they know can be weaponized to better combat warp entities and other beings who have been corrupted by the powers of the warp. This is via the use of applied Sanctic rites and appropriately blessed equipment that they carry on their person.

	An Exorcist may expend ONE [[~~Supply~~]] or [[Willpower]] to:		An Exorcist may expend ONE [[Mission Supplies\|Esoterica]] or [[Willpower]] to:

	* '''Make a single call of SANCTIC KNOCKBACK within melee reach of a foe'''. The effect of this can vary, from driving lesser warp beings away or out of bodies (often used in the case of possessed corpses and the animated dead) to causing larger and more powerful ones to briefly pause. This might not have any effect at all against some very powerful entities.		* '''Make a single call of SANCTIC KNOCKBACK within melee reach of a foe'''. The effect of this can vary, from driving lesser warp beings away or out of bodies (often used in the case of possessed corpses and the animated dead) to causing larger and more powerful ones to briefly pause. This might not have any effect at all against some very powerful entities.
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	* '''Make up to five calls of SANCTIC WEAKEN, with no less than 10s between them, within melee reach of a foe''' The effect of this can vary, from having the normal effect of [[Calls\|WEAKEN]] on a target otherwise not normally affected by it, to making mundane weapons able to briefly harm manifested daemons who would otherwise be immune or resistant to them.		* '''Make up to five calls of SANCTIC WEAKEN, with no less than 10s between them, within melee reach of a foe''' The effect of this can vary, from having the normal effect of [[Calls\|WEAKEN]] on a target otherwise not normally affected by it, to making mundane weapons able to briefly harm manifested daemons who would otherwise be immune or resistant to them.

	These effects can be repeated (at the same cost in ~~Supplies~~ and Willpower) so long as you have Willpower remaining.		These effects can be repeated (at the same cost in Esoterica and Willpower) so long as you have Willpower remaining.

	This is physrepped by throwing (larp safe) vials of holy water or sanctic salts, miming tossing it on the target (please don't use liquids, some of our kit has electronics we'd rather avoid getting wet), or striking the target with silver stakes or striking it with or brandishing (larp-safe) holy icons against it.		This is physrepped by throwing (larp safe) vials of holy water or sanctic salts, miming tossing it on the target (please don't use liquids, some of our kit has electronics we'd rather avoid getting wet), or striking the target with silver stakes or striking it with or brandishing (larp-safe) holy icons against it.

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	* If the Exorcism or Banishment succeeds the being is driven from the flesh it is possessing or from reality.		* If the Exorcism or Banishment succeeds the being is driven from the flesh it is possessing or from reality.
	** All Exorcists and a Character who has been Exorcised are unable to attack or make calls until they [[Recuperate]].		** All Exorcists and a Character who has been Exorcised are unable to attack or make calls until they [[Recuperate]].


			=== The Exorcism Risk Deck ===

			The [[Rules_Downloads#Exorcism_Risk_Deck\|Exorcism Risk Deck]] consists of 48 cards, with effects of varying severity and danger. Players should check the [[Rules Downloads]] page shortly before each event to confirm they are still using the most up to date version.



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High Lords: /* Exorcising Possession */

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Exorcising Possession

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	*** If you know the '''True Name''' of the entity possessing the individual you may redraw your card and pick the one you prefer to suffer.		*** If you know the '''True Name''' of the entity possessing the individual you may redraw your card and pick the one you prefer to suffer.

	** '''If you outbid the entity''' then before you begin the ritual roleplay each Exorcist performs a [[Power Test]]. If they pass, the ritual continues as normal; if they fail then a complication has occurred: they must draw from the [[Rules Downloads\|Exorcism Risk Deck]] and work the complication into their ritual. Not all complications cause the Ritual to fail.		** '''If you outbid or match the willpower of the entity''' then before you begin the ritual roleplay each Exorcist performs a [[Power Test]]. If they pass, the ritual continues as normal; if they fail then a complication has occurred: they must draw from the [[Rules Downloads\|Exorcism Risk Deck]] and work the complication into their ritual. Not all complications cause the Ritual to fail.
	*** If you draw '''Possession''' or '''Greater Possession''' the ritual succeeds and the target is free of the entity - you on the other hand...		*** If you draw '''Possession''' or '''Greater Possession''' the ritual succeeds and the target is free of the entity - you on the other hand...
	*** If you know the '''True Name''' of the entity possessing the individual you may redo your Power Test on a failure.		*** If you know the '''True Name''' of the entity possessing the individual you may redo your Power Test on a failure.

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	Exorcisms are violent processes; the warp resists being driven from the flesh once it has taken purchase. This makes them dangerous for both the target and exorcist; the corruption might well fight back.		Exorcisms are violent processes; the warp resists being driven from the flesh once it has taken purchase. This makes them dangerous for both the target and exorcist; the corruption might well fight back.


	===== Warded Circles =====		===== Warded Circles =====
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	Although known as "Hexagrammic" Wards, exorcists are taught to use only decagrams (ten point stars) within a warded circle if they decorate them at all beyond a simple circular boundary - they don't enter it rather placing the target of their exorcism within it.		Although known as "Hexagrammic" Wards, exorcists are taught to use only decagrams (ten point stars) within a warded circle if they decorate them at all beyond a simple circular boundary - they don't enter it rather placing the target of their exorcism within it.


	=== Combat Exorcisms ===		=== Combat Exorcisms ===
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	A character who is tainted by the effects of the Warp can usually be Exorcised without significant permanent effects. The Exorcist's methods may leave them scarred, or the Exorcist may choose to impose a Penance upon them to assist in keeping their soul pure. However, in general these Exorcisms do not '''require''' lasting mechanical effects on the subject to be successful.		A character who is tainted by the effects of the Warp can usually be Exorcised without significant permanent effects. The Exorcist's methods may leave them scarred, or the Exorcist may choose to impose a Penance upon them to assist in keeping their soul pure. However, in general these Exorcisms do not '''require''' lasting mechanical effects on the subject to be successful.


	=== The Emperor's Judgement ===		=== The Emperor's Judgement ===

High Lords: /* Ritual Circles */

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Ritual Circles

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	Exorcisms are violent processes; the warp resists being driven from the flesh once it has taken purchase. This makes them dangerous for both the target and exorcist; the corruption might well fight back.		Exorcisms are violent processes; the warp resists being driven from the flesh once it has taken purchase. This makes them dangerous for both the target and exorcist; the corruption might well fight back.

	===== ~~Ritual~~ Circles =====		===== Warded Circles =====

	Exceptionally, some rituals require the exorcist to establish a '''warded circle'''. This takes the form of a simple circle drawn in chalk, blood, salt or some other esoteric material. Some players have found it easier to represent this using symbols on pre-made mats or using various props to mark out a circle: this is fine - the general rule is that it should take some time to set up.		Exceptionally, some rituals require the exorcist to establish a '''warded circle'''. This takes the form of a simple circle drawn in chalk, blood, salt or some other esoteric material. Some players have found it easier to represent this using symbols on pre-made mats or using various props to mark out a circle: this is fine - the general rule is that it should take some time to set up.
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	In some circumstances we may inform you that we cannot actually draw on floors due to the requests of the site hosting our game; in this case, if you have nothing prepared to represent a circle it is perfectly fine to roleplay drawing one out even if there is nothing there.		In some circumstances we may inform you that we cannot actually draw on floors due to the requests of the site hosting our game; in this case, if you have nothing prepared to represent a circle it is perfectly fine to roleplay drawing one out even if there is nothing there.

			Although known as "Hexagrammic" Wards, exorcists are taught to use only decagrams (ten point stars) within a warded circle if they decorate them at all beyond a simple circular boundary - they don't enter it rather placing the target of their exorcism within it.

	=== Combat Exorcisms ===		=== Combat Exorcisms ===

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	* If the Exorcism or Banishment succeeds the being is driven from the flesh it is possessing or from reality.		* If the Exorcism or Banishment succeeds the being is driven from the flesh it is possessing or from reality.
	** All Exorcists and a Character who has been Exorcised are unable to attack or make calls until they [[Recuperate]].		** All Exorcists and a Character who has been Exorcised are unable to attack or make calls until they [[Recuperate]].



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 ==== Methods of Exorcism ====
-In OC terms, it '''does not matter''' what exact form the Exorcism ritual takes, there is an exception to this later that some rituals require the exorcist to establish a '''warded circle''' this takes the form of a simple circle drawn in chalk, blood, salt or some other esoteric material - some players have found it easier to represent this using symbols on pre-made mats or using various props to mark out a circle as well and this is fine, the general rule is that it should take some time to set up one of these where it is required - in some circumstances we may inform you that we cannot actually draw on floors due to the requests of the site hosting our game, in this circumstance if you have nothing prepped to represent a circle it is perfectly fine to roleplay drawing one out even if there is nothing there.
+In OC terms, it '''does not matter''' what exact form the Exorcism ritual takes.
 Your character has studied esoteric lores about the nature of Daemons and the rites which cast them out in the process of learning this lore, and is likely to have very fixed ideas about what types of Exorcism are both effective and safe. Your character is aware that Exorcism involves interacting with the powers of the Warp and is therefore '''not without risk'''; the training staff of the Ordo Malleus stress the importance of sticking to set forms and rituals to avoid unexpected effects.
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 Exorcisms are violent processes; the warp resists being driven from the flesh once it has taken purchase. Exorcisms do not require the target to be willing, or believe in the spiritual authority of the Exorcist; they are enacted through the Exorcist’s strength of will alone. This makes them dangerous for both the target and exorcist; the corruption might well fight back.
 === Exorcising Corruption ===
-Perhaps unsurprisingly given their name, the primary role of Exorcists in the Holy Ordos is providing esoteric first aid against encroachments of the Warp upon the mind, body and soul. These are afflictions to which Inquisitorial Agents are often exposed by the nature of the Hidden War against the Archenemy.
+Perhaps unsurprisingly given their name, the commonmost role of Exorcists in the Holy Ordos is providing esoteric first aid against encroachments of the Warp upon the mind, body and soul. These are afflictions to which Inquisitorial Agents are often exposed by the nature of the Hidden War against the Archenemy.
 An Exorcist can attempt to purge a level of [[Corruption]] from another character - there is no mechanical way to tell which 'level' of corruption a character is on, it relies entirely on observing the level of unusual/corrupted roleplay from the individual and the Exorcist making the best guess and bidding the correct amount of Willpower (see beneath) to purge it (or overbidding to be sure);
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 * If the Exorcism or Banishment succeeds the being is driven from the flesh it is possessing or from reality.
 ** All Exorcists and a Character who has been Exorcised are unable to attack or make calls until they [[Recuperate]].
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