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The School of Vilano

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	The School of Vilano relies on indirect attacks that bypass Magic Resistance. An example of an indirect attack is using magic to levitate a rock over someone's head, then dropping the rock. Several examples of indirect attacks are given in ArM5, page 86.		The School of Vilano relies on indirect attacks that bypass Magic Resistance. An example of an indirect attack is using magic to levitate a rock over someone's head, then dropping the rock. Several examples of indirect attacks are given in ArM5, page 86.

	Vilano was a ~~ninthcentury~~ Flambeau magus from Istria in the Transylvanian Tribunal. He suffered from the Hermetic Flaw Weak Magic but remained determined to prove himself in battle. Vilano was the first member of House Flambeau to succeed using only indirect spells, most famously when he slew the Green Dragon of Labin by crushing it with two falling trees. His tactics have been widely emulated both within and outside his House.		Vilano was a ninth century Flambeau magus from Istria in the Transylvanian Tribunal. He suffered from the Hermetic Flaw Weak Magic but remained determined to prove himself in battle. Vilano was the first member of House Flambeau to succeed using only indirect spells, most famously when he slew the Green Dragon of Labin by crushing it with two falling trees. His tactics have been widely emulated both within and outside his House.

	Using indirect spells allows a follower of Vilano to attack any opponent regardless of how strong its Magic Resistance may be. Members of this school don't need to worry about using ~~lowmagnitude~~ spells in order to get a better Penetration Total: they may bring their mightiest spells to bear against even the most powerful opponent. This makes the School of Vilano surprisingly effective.		Using indirect spells allows a follower of Vilano to attack any opponent regardless of how strong its Magic Resistance may be. Members of this school don't need to worry about using low magnitude spells in order to get a better Penetration Total: they may bring their mightiest spells to bear against even the most powerful opponent. This makes the School of Vilano surprisingly effective.

	The School of Vilano is very popular as a secondary school, to be used when a magus's primary attack doesn't work. It is probably the most commonly used school of magical combat in the Order as a whole, for it requires neither specific Arts nor Mastery of any spells. This makes it attractive to magi who want some combat capability but are unwilling to dedicate many seasons to improving their Penetration Totals.		The School of Vilano is very popular as a secondary school, to be used when a magus's primary attack doesn't work. It is probably the most commonly used school of magical combat in the Order as a whole, for it requires neither specific Arts nor Mastery of any spells. This makes it attractive to magi who want some combat capability but are unwilling to dedicate many seasons to improving their Penetration Totals.

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The Schools of Sebastian

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	RECOMMENDED VIRTUE: Magical Focus (Major or Minor)		RECOMMENDED VIRTUE: Magical Focus (Major or Minor)

	The Schools of Sebastian are a family of schools that rely on conjuring harmful objects or substances using Forms other than Ignem. Sebastian was an ~~eighthcentury~~ hedge wizard who joined the Order as a member of House Flambeau. He accomplished the unusual feat of learning Hermetic magic after having been trained in a non-Hermetic tradition, but he was hampered by several Deficient Arts. Sebastian developed a method of fighting that played to his only strength, the Form of Aquam.		The Schools of Sebastian are a family of schools that rely on conjuring harmful objects or substances using Forms other than Ignem. Sebastian was an eighth century hedge wizard who joined the Order as a member of House Flambeau. He accomplished the unusual feat of learning Hermetic magic after having been trained in a non-Hermetic tradition, but he was hampered by several Deficient Arts. Sebastian developed a method of fighting that played to his only strength, the Form of Aquam.

	"Schools of Sebastian" is really a catchall name for a large number of minor schools based on unusual Forms: the School of Ebroin, based on conjuring animals; the School of Marosa, based on Herbam attacks; and so on. Even members of House Flambeau have trouble keeping track of so many tiny schools (some of which have only one living adherent), so "Schools of Sebastian" has emerged as a generic term. The actual School of Sebastian was only the first and most famous of these minor schools.		"Schools of Sebastian" is really a catchall name for a large number of minor schools based on unusual Forms: the School of Ebroin, based on conjuring animals; the School of Marosa, based on Herbam attacks; and so on. Even members of House Flambeau have trouble keeping track of so many tiny schools (some of which have only one living adherent), so "Schools of Sebastian" has emerged as a generic term. The actual School of Sebastian was only the first and most famous of these minor schools.

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The School of Ramius

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	The School of Ramius does not favour spells such as Edge of the Razor or Blade of the Virulent Flame to improve a magus's physical attacks. When a weapon is enchanted by such spells, Magic Resistance can stop it. Instead, followers of Ramius prefer mundane steel and use magic to improve their defences or general fighting effectiveness. Some popular spells within the school are Doublet of Impenetrable Silk (ArM5, page 118); Steed of Vengeance (ArM5, page 119); Gift of the Bear's Fortitude (ArM5, page 131); Endurance of the Berserkers (ArM5 p. 134), Shriek of the Impending Shafts (ArM5 page 136), Ward Against Heat and Flames (ArM5, page 143), and Veil of Invisibility (ArM5, page 146). Personal wards (warding spells with parameters of Personal/Sun/Individual rather than Touch/Ring/Circle) are also very commonly used to protect either against weapons or against supernatural creatures.		The School of Ramius does not favour spells such as Edge of the Razor or Blade of the Virulent Flame to improve a magus's physical attacks. When a weapon is enchanted by such spells, Magic Resistance can stop it. Instead, followers of Ramius prefer mundane steel and use magic to improve their defences or general fighting effectiveness. Some popular spells within the school are Doublet of Impenetrable Silk (ArM5, page 118); Steed of Vengeance (ArM5, page 119); Gift of the Bear's Fortitude (ArM5, page 131); Endurance of the Berserkers (ArM5 p. 134), Shriek of the Impending Shafts (ArM5 page 136), Ward Against Heat and Flames (ArM5, page 143), and Veil of Invisibility (ArM5, page 146). Personal wards (warding spells with parameters of Personal/Sun/Individual rather than Touch/Ring/Circle) are also very commonly used to protect either against weapons or against supernatural creatures.

	One of the main advantages of the School of Ramius is that it does not require its followers to specialise in any particular Arts. With no need to develop high Penetration Totals, its followers can be more eclectic in their choice of Arts and spells. Followers of Ramius tend to prefer Arts that are not normally associated with spells of attack: Muto for improving their armour and defences, Rego for personal wards, and Corpus for ~~selfimprovement~~ and healing.		One of the main advantages of the School of Ramius is that it does not require its followers to specialise in any particular Arts. With no need to develop high Penetration Totals, its followers can be more eclectic in their choice of Arts and spells. Followers of Ramius tend to prefer Arts that are not normally associated with spells of attack: Muto for improving their armour and defences, Rego for personal wards, and Corpus for self improvement and healing.

	Another distinctive trait of the School of Ramius is its emphasis on defence rather than attack. Instead of concentrating on the Penetration Ability, followers of Ramius often emphasise Parma Magica. Parma Magica provides an excellent ~~allround~~ defence that can be enhanced even further by using selected magical wards. Ramius pointed out that a magus who neglects his defences will easily fall to a magical counterattack if his opponent survives the first spell.		Another distinctive trait of the School of Ramius is its emphasis on defence rather than attack. Instead of concentrating on the Penetration Ability, followers of Ramius often emphasise Parma Magica. Parma Magica provides an excellent all-round defence that can be enhanced even further by using selected magical wards. Ramius pointed out that a magus who neglects his defences will easily fall to a magical counterattack if his opponent survives the first spell.

	The School of Ramius is even more unobtrusive than the School of Apromor. A magus can usually cast his protective and ~~combatenhancing~~ spells before a battle starts, reducing both the chance of being identified as a wizard and the risk of a botch or failed Concentration roll in the heat of battle.		The School of Ramius is even more unobtrusive than the School of Apromor. A magus can usually cast his protective and combat-enhancing spells before a battle starts, reducing both the chance of being identified as a wizard and the risk of a botch or failed Concentration roll in the heat of battle.

	A follower of Ramius can be even more effective in combat when supported by a trained group of grogs. A daring magus may choose to act as the vanguard, bearing the brunt of enemy attacks in the hope that his magical protections will leave him undamaged.		A follower of Ramius can be even more effective in combat when supported by a trained group of grogs. A daring magus may choose to act as the vanguard, bearing the brunt of enemy attacks in the hope that his magical protections will leave him undamaged.

Mark: /* The School Of Boreas */

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The School Of Boreas

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	RECOMMENDED VIRTUE: Puissant Ignem or Puissant Perdo		RECOMMENDED VIRTUE: Puissant Ignem or Puissant Perdo

	The School of Boreas relies on the single ~~FormTechnique~~ combination of Perdo Ignem. Boreas was a ~~ninthcentury~~ magus descended from Flambeau through the line of Apromor. He sought to bridge the apparent schism in his lineage by developing a school of combat that was accessible both to followers of Flambeau and followers of Apromor.		The School of Boreas relies on the single Form Technique combination of Perdo Ignem. Boreas was a ninth century magus descended from Flambeau through the line of Apromor. He sought to bridge the apparent schism in his lineage by developing a school of combat that was accessible both to followers of Flambeau and followers of Apromor.

	Most magi find the School of Boreas too narrowly defined to be very interesting. Even the School of the Founder is broader and more versatile. The School of Boreas does have its advantages, so followers of other schools sometimes rely on it as a secondary attack form.		Most magi find the School of Boreas too narrowly defined to be very interesting. Even the School of the Founder is broader and more versatile. The School of Boreas does have its advantages, so followers of other schools sometimes rely on it as a secondary attack form.
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	Cold and darkness are narrow enough areas for each to qualify as a Minor Magical Focus (ArM5, pages 46-47). Magi who enjoy Virtues in those areas can be highly effective when using this school.		Cold and darkness are narrow enough areas for each to qualify as a Minor Magical Focus (ArM5, pages 46-47). Magi who enjoy Virtues in those areas can be highly effective when using this school.

	As simple as Boreas's idea seems, ~~coldbased~~ spells do avoid some of the weaknesses of both the School of the Founder and the School of Apromor. Cold spells that go astray can't set buildings on fire. Cold can damage most living things with a single Form, reducing the need for a follower of Apromor to learn multiple Forms in order to affect people, animals, and faeries. In this respect, Boreas succeeded in his attempt to create a school of combat that would appeal to both major lineages within his House.		As simple as Boreas's idea seems, cold based spells do avoid some of the weaknesses of both the School of the Founder and the School of Apromor. Cold spells that go astray can't set buildings on fire. Cold can damage most living things with a single Form, reducing the need for a follower of Apromor to learn multiple Forms in order to affect people, animals, and faeries. In this respect, Boreas succeeded in his attempt to create a school of combat that would appeal to both major lineages within his House.

	Like the schools of the Founder and of Apromor, attacks in the School of Boreas need to penetrate Magic Resistance. Because the School of Boreas emphasises only one ~~FormTechnique~~ combination, it requires less study to master than does the School of Apromor. Some young Flambeau magi choose to specialise in the School of Boreas early in their careers and then diversify into using the School of Apromor as they become more skilled in multiple Forms.		Like the schools of the Founder and of Apromor, attacks in the School of Boreas need to penetrate Magic Resistance. Because the School of Boreas emphasises only one Form Technique combination, it requires less study to master than does the School of Apromor. Some young Flambeau magi choose to specialise in the School of Boreas early in their careers and then diversify into using the School of Apromor as they become more skilled in multiple Forms.

	The main limitation of the School of Boreas is the very limited assortment of spells available in the Arts of Perdo Ignem. It does include spells of darkness, which can be useful for stealth. Perdo Ignem spells do less damage than Creo Ignem spells of similar magnitude, but they are approximately as effective as Perdo Corpus spells.		The main limitation of the School of Boreas is the very limited assortment of spells available in the Arts of Perdo Ignem. It does include spells of darkness, which can be useful for stealth. Perdo Ignem spells do less damage than Creo Ignem spells of similar magnitude, but they are approximately as effective as Perdo Corpus spells.

Mark: /* School of Apromor */

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School of Apromor

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	Compared with the School of the Founder, the School of Apromor has a number of advantages. While some creatures are immune to fire, none are immune to Perdo magic as such (though Perdo spells do need to penetrate Magic Resistance). The Art of Perdo can do nearly as much damage as a Creo Ignem spell, yet is more versatile. Perdo spells may be used to disarm, blind, or otherwise incapacitate enemies instead of simply killing them. Perdo spells usually disregard the target's Soak, damaging fully armoured knights or ironscaled dragons as easily as more vulnerable opponents.		Compared with the School of the Founder, the School of Apromor has a number of advantages. While some creatures are immune to fire, none are immune to Perdo magic as such (though Perdo spells do need to penetrate Magic Resistance). The Art of Perdo can do nearly as much damage as a Creo Ignem spell, yet is more versatile. Perdo spells may be used to disarm, blind, or otherwise incapacitate enemies instead of simply killing them. Perdo spells usually disregard the target's Soak, damaging fully armoured knights or ironscaled dragons as easily as more vulnerable opponents.

	Perdo spells are less showy than hurling bolts of fire. Certainly, when opponents suddenly develop bleeding wounds or silently drop dead, onlookers can tell there is magic afoot, but they have a much harder time identifying the one who cast the spells. In the general confusion of battle, it can be difficult to even notice some Perdo effects: did the knight's sword break by accident, or because of magic? Apromor himself was fond of casting spells without gestures; many who follow his school take advantage of the Spell Mastery's "still casting" special ability (ArM5, page 87) to make their spells less obtrusive. This can be taken a step further to cast spells without voice, but most standard Perdo spells have Voice Range, and the caster would need to invent longer Range (and ~~higherlevel~~) variants to fully benefit from such tactics.		Perdo spells are less showy than hurling bolts of fire. Certainly, when opponents suddenly develop bleeding wounds or silently drop dead, onlookers can tell there is magic afoot, but they have a much harder time identifying the one who cast the spells. In the general confusion of battle, it can be difficult to even notice some Perdo effects: did the knight's sword break by accident, or because of magic? Apromor himself was fond of casting spells without gestures; many who follow his school take advantage of the Spell Mastery's "still casting" special ability (ArM5, page 87) to make their spells less obtrusive. This can be taken a step further to cast spells without voice, but most standard Perdo spells have Voice Range, and the caster would need to invent longer Range (and higher level) variants to fully benefit from such tactics.

	Perdo spells are not limited to offensive applications. Experts in the Technique of Perdo can learn spells of invisibility, for example, or Perdo Mentem spells that can help avoid a fight, such as Calm the Motion of the Heart. There are a number of Perdo spells that may be used to make indirect attacks, bypassing the opponent's Magic Resistance. Pit of the Gaping earth is one example, and it may also be used to create defensive trenches and the like. Dispelling magic is a Perdo effect. ~~Highlevel~~ Perdo effects can even remove properties of objects, making them behave in unusual but useful ways. For example, a highlevel Perdo Corpus spell can make a person weightless.		Perdo spells are not limited to offensive applications. Experts in the Technique of Perdo can learn spells of invisibility, for example, or Perdo Mentem spells that can help avoid a fight, such as Calm the Motion of the Heart. There are a number of Perdo spells that may be used to make indirect attacks, bypassing the opponent's Magic Resistance. Pit of the Gaping earth is one example, and it may also be used to create defensive trenches and the like. Dispelling magic is a Perdo effect. High level Perdo effects can even remove properties of objects, making them behave in unusual but useful ways. For example, a highlevel Perdo Corpus spell can make a person weightless.

	In spite of its greater versatility, the School of Apromor does have weaknesses. Most attacks in the School of Apromor need to penetrate Magic Resistance. Magi who follow the school must therefore devote scarce study time to the Penetration Ability and to Spell Mastery. This is somewhat offset by the greater variety of indirect attacks available in the School of Apromor: if one can't penetrate an enemy's Parma Magica, one can perhaps harm him by collapsing the building on top of him (End of the Mighty Castle, ArM5, page 155).		In spite of its greater versatility, the School of Apromor does have weaknesses. Most attacks in the School of Apromor need to penetrate Magic Resistance. Magi who follow the school must therefore devote scarce study time to the Penetration Ability and to Spell Mastery. This is somewhat offset by the greater variety of indirect attacks available in the School of Apromor: if one can't penetrate an enemy's Parma Magica, one can perhaps harm him by collapsing the building on top of him (End of the Mighty Castle, ArM5, page 155).

	The School of Apromor requires a magus to learn several different Forms in order to affect different kinds of opponents. Perdo Corpus spells are no good against demons or animals, for instance. Followers of the School of Apromor gain the best Penetration Totals by trying to balance their study between Perdo, the Forms, and the Abilities of Penetration and Spell Mastery. This makes it one of the most ~~studyintensive~~ schools. Magi must choose their priorities, often placing a primary emphasis on Perdo and Penetration, and a secondary emphasis on important Forms and Mastery of particular spells. The more narrowly a magus concentrates on the Forms, the more he sacrifices of the school's inherent versatility.		The School of Apromor requires a magus to learn several different Forms in order to affect different kinds of opponents. Perdo Corpus spells are no good against demons or animals, for instance. Followers of the School of Apromor gain the best Penetration Totals by trying to balance their study between Perdo, the Forms, and the Abilities of Penetration and Spell Mastery. This makes it one of the most study intensive schools. Magi must choose their priorities, often placing a primary emphasis on Perdo and Penetration, and a secondary emphasis on important Forms and Mastery of particular spells. The more narrowly a magus concentrates on the Forms, the more he sacrifices of the school's inherent versatility.

	=== The School Of Boreas ===		=== The School Of Boreas ===

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The School of the Founder

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	Although House Flambeau is not a true lineage, it does include a line of magi who proudly claim descent from the Founder through his second apprentice, Elaine. Over time, other magi with a natural talent for fire magic have joined the House, broadening and strengthening its fireusing tradition. A fair number of Flambeau magi have Hermetic Virtues pertaining to fire, such as a Major Magical Focus with fire and flames, making the School of the Founder a natural choice for them.		Although House Flambeau is not a true lineage, it does include a line of magi who proudly claim descent from the Founder through his second apprentice, Elaine. Over time, other magi with a natural talent for fire magic have joined the House, broadening and strengthening its fireusing tradition. A fair number of Flambeau magi have Hermetic Virtues pertaining to fire, such as a Major Magical Focus with fire and flames, making the School of the Founder a natural choice for them.

	Fire has several advantages as a weapon. Ignem spells do excellent damage compared to other spells of similar magnitude. Fire can damage many different kinds of opponents: humans, animals, and even plants and inanimate objects. This allows a follower of the School of the Founder to specialise in only one Form and still damage most kinds of enemies. In addition to targeting opponents directly, Ignem spells can set their surroundings on fire: naturally burning fires can damage creatures regardless of Magic Resistance. Another advantage of fire magic is that hurling bolts and curtains of flame looks very impressive. Flamboyant Ignem spells can panic animals and mundane ~~soldiersalike~~, creating pandemonium on the battlefield.		Fire has several advantages as a weapon. Ignem spells do excellent damage compared to other spells of similar magnitude. Fire can damage many different kinds of opponents: humans, animals, and even plants and inanimate objects. This allows a follower of the School of the Founder to specialise in only one Form and still damage most kinds of enemies. In addition to targeting opponents directly, Ignem spells can set their surroundings on fire: naturally burning fires can damage creatures regardless of Magic Resistance. Another advantage of fire magic is that hurling bolts and curtains of flame looks very impressive. Flamboyant Ignem spells can panic animals and mundane soldiers alike, creating pandemonium on the battlefield.

	The School of the Founder is popular for all of these reasons, but even its most avid followers acknowledge that it has shortcomings. One of the most troublesome is that some potential enemies are resistant to fire. Dragons, for instance, are sometimes ~~fireresistant~~, and even some humans have a magically granted immunity to fire (the Greater Immunity Supernatural Virtue). (Demons in Ars Magica Fifth Edition are no more likely to be ~~fireresistant~~ than creatures from other supernatural realms.) Followers of the School of the Founder must resort to alternative tactics against ~~fireresistant~~ opponents.		The School of the Founder is popular for all of these reasons, but even its most avid followers acknowledge that it has shortcomings. One of the most troublesome is that some potential enemies are resistant to fire. Dragons, for instance, are sometimes fire resistant, and even some humans have a magically granted immunity to fire (the Greater Immunity Supernatural Virtue). (Demons in Ars Magica Fifth Edition are no more likely to be fire resistant than creatures from other supernatural realms.) Followers of the School of the Founder must resort to alternative tactics against fire resistant opponents.

	Although fire magic has some ability to affect targets indirectly, the ~~higherdamage~~ spells must penetrate Magic Resistance. "Ignem" is a common speciality in the Parma Magica Ability (see ArM5, page 66). The Spell Mastery special ability of "magic resistance" doubles a magus's Magic Resistance against the mastered spell (ArM5, page 87). Magi who are really serious about protecting themselves from fire magic may master such Flambeau staples as Pilum of Fire and Ball of Abysmal Flame. This makes the School of the Founder one of the easiest for enemy magi to defend themselves against.		Although fire magic has some ability to affect targets indirectly, the higher damage spells must penetrate Magic Resistance. "Ignem" is a common speciality in the Parma Magica Ability (see ArM5, page 66). The Spell Mastery special ability of "magic resistance" doubles a magus's Magic Resistance against the mastered spell (ArM5, page 87). Magi who are really serious about protecting themselves from fire magic may master such Flambeau staples as Pilum of Fire and Ball of Abysmal Flame. This makes the School of the Founder one of the easiest for enemy magi to defend themselves against.

	Fortunately, one need only learn (and master) a few spells, since the same spell can be used against so many different kinds of opponents, and repeated castings (or multiple castings) are just as effective as the first casting. Especially for magi who have a Hermetic Virtue that improves their fire spells, the School of the Founder is one of the easiest schools in which to develop a ~~highPenetration~~, straightforward, versatile attack.		Fortunately, one need only learn (and master) a few spells, since the same spell can be used against so many different kinds of opponents, and repeated castings (or multiple castings) are just as effective as the first casting. Especially for magi who have a Hermetic Virtue that improves their fire spells, the School of the Founder is one of the easiest schools in which to develop a high Penetration, straightforward, versatile attack.
	Another disadvantage of Ignem spells is that they are not subtle. When a magus blasts his opponent with a bolt of fire, everyone can immediately tell who the caster was. Mundanes are apt to spread tales about magi who cast such spells, which can lead to uncomfortable questions from the Quaesitores. Magi who need to operate in close proximity to mundanes often find the School of the Founder inconvenient.		Another disadvantage of Ignem spells is that they are not subtle. When a magus blasts his opponent with a bolt of fire, everyone can immediately tell who the caster was. Mundanes are apt to spread tales about magi who cast such spells, which can lead to uncomfortable questions from the Quaesitores. Magi who need to operate in close proximity to mundanes often find the School of the Founder inconvenient.

	Fire is notoriously difficult to control; Ignem botches can be especially disastrous. Finally, magi who heavily specialise in the School of the Founder find their Arts are suitable for little else besides fighting. Many Flambeau magi don't care they are perfectly content to be ~~onetrick~~ ponies when that trick is a ~~highPenetration~~ Ball of Abysmal Flame. Adventuring magi, particularly those who work without other wizards, often need more breadth in their magical abilities. Narrowly specialising in one Form also makes a magus potentially weak in certamen.		Fire is notoriously difficult to control; Ignem botches can be especially disastrous. Finally, magi who heavily specialise in the School of the Founder find their Arts are suitable for little else besides fighting. Many Flambeau magi don't care they are perfectly content to be one trick ponies when that trick is a high Penetration Ball of Abysmal Flame. Adventuring magi, particularly those who work without other wizards, often need more breadth in their magical abilities. Narrowly specialising in one Form also makes a magus potentially weak in certamen.

	=== School of Apromor ===		=== School of Apromor ===

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	* Grogs are typically armed with blunted weapons (3 to Damage), and the selection of weapons may be restricted (warhammers are not safe tournament weapons).		* Grogs are typically armed with blunted weapons (3 to Damage), and the selection of weapons may be restricted (warhammers are not safe tournament weapons).

	* Damage-inflicting spells may be restricted to third magnitude and below, or banned altogether. (The tournament at Castra Solis bans ~~damageinflicting~~ spells.)		* Damage-inflicting spells may be restricted to third magnitude and below, or banned altogether. (The tournament at Castra Solis bans damage inflicting spells.)

	Enchanted devices are allowed as long as they obey all the restrictions for spells. Magi are permitted to use vis during the wizards' melee. Even with these rules, the potential for accidental death or injury is so great that many Quaesitors are appalled the event even exists.		Enchanted devices are allowed as long as they obey all the restrictions for spells. Magi are permitted to use vis during the wizards' melee. Even with these rules, the potential for accidental death or injury is so great that many Quaesitors are appalled the event even exists.

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Wizards' Melee

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	The wizards' melee is a tournament au plaisance, a contest for the pleasure of the participants and spectators. Exact rules for the contest vary from one tournament to another (they are not yet standardised) but usually include:		The wizards' melee is a tournament au plaisance, a contest for the pleasure of the participants and spectators. Exact rules for the contest vary from one tournament to another (they are not yet standardised) but usually include:

	* Only Touch and Personal Range spells are usually permitted; this prevents magi from neutralising the opposing grogs too easily. Some tournaments permit ~~VoiceRange~~ spells as long as they are used only on the caster's own grogs.		* Only Touch and Personal Range spells are usually permitted; this prevents magi from neutralising the opposing grogs too easily. Some tournaments permit Voice Range spells as long as they are used only on the caster's own grogs.

	* Grogs are typically armed with blunted weapons (3 to Damage), and the selection of weapons may be restricted (warhammers are not safe tournament weapons).		* Grogs are typically armed with blunted weapons (3 to Damage), and the selection of weapons may be restricted (warhammers are not safe tournament weapons).

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Wizards' Melee

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	=== Wizards' Melee ===		=== Wizards' Melee ===

	Even more controversial than dimicatio is the wizards' melee, an uncommon and dangerous event where magi and teams of grogs actually fight one another. The object of the wizards' melee is for one wizard to successfully cast a ~~TouchRange~~ spell on the opposing magus (using forceless casting). This requires defeating the grogs who protect that magus.		Even more controversial than dimicatio is the wizards' melee, an uncommon and dangerous event where magi and teams of grogs actually fight one another. The object of the wizards' melee is for one wizard to successfully cast a Touch Range spell on the opposing magus (using forceless casting). This requires defeating the grogs who protect that magus.

	Each team consists of one magus and five grogs. It is permissible, and expected, for a magus to extend his Parma Magica to cover some or all of his grogs.		Each team consists of one magus and five grogs. It is permissible, and expected, for a magus to extend his Parma Magica to cover some or all of his grogs.