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	='''Sir Roger’s Guide to the Ritual Circle'''=		='''Sir Roger’s Guide to the Ritual Circle'''=

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	=Sir Roger’s Guide to the Ritual Circle=		='''Sir Roger’s Guide to the Ritual Circle'''=

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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	Let us now turn to the elements that we know we need in our ritual at this point.		Let us now turn to the elements that we know we need in our ritual at this point.

	====A brief Ritual outline.====		===A brief Ritual outline.===

	* 1. Everyone in the circle		* 1. Everyone in the circle
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	A Rite is something that is complete in and of itself. Something that has a clearly defined start and end, and the task(s) inside of it are all complete and connected to fulfilling that end.		A Rite is something that is complete in and of itself. Something that has a clearly defined start and end, and the task(s) inside of it are all complete and connected to fulfilling that end.

	===Planning Outline===		====Planning Outline====

	When planning the ritual in this way, you can see at a glance which bits, and in what order you need to proceed to achieve your goal. You may find as you write it out that you have two minor rites that could be placed together to create a rite in and of themselves. This is always the more preferred way of dealing with the ritual, as it ensures that you don’t forget something.		When planning the ritual in this way, you can see at a glance which bits, and in what order you need to proceed to achieve your goal. You may find as you write it out that you have two minor rites that could be placed together to create a rite in and of themselves. This is always the more preferred way of dealing with the ritual, as it ensures that you don’t forget something.

	===Record Keeping===		====Record Keeping====

	It is at this point that I suggest something that should now be very obvious. Invest in a good notebook. Rituals have many steps, and in the heat of the moment, especially under pressure, it can be very easy to miss an important and vital step. It can then be very difficult to go backwards. A notebook can help you keep the ritual in order, and help you know which step is next.		It is at this point that I suggest something that should now be very obvious. Invest in a good notebook. Rituals have many steps, and in the heat of the moment, especially under pressure, it can be very easy to miss an important and vital step. It can then be very difficult to go backwards. A notebook can help you keep the ritual in order, and help you know which step is next.
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	I will not cover the rites that we have covered earlier in this pamphlet, suffice to say that they are likely to become part of every ritual that you ever do. They are often so common that those writing rituals do not include them in the list of rites required for a ritual. That said, we will pick up on the other points in order.		I will not cover the rites that we have covered earlier in this pamphlet, suffice to say that they are likely to become part of every ritual that you ever do. They are often so common that those writing rituals do not include them in the list of rites required for a ritual. That said, we will pick up on the other points in order.

	===4. Outline What You Intend To do====		====4. Outline What You Intend To do====

	This outline is NOT a ‘telling those present how the ritual is going to do’. That should have already been done. This is perhaps a few short sentences announcing your intention to the ritual circle. “We come to you today to perform our faction ritual”. It is important because it informs the circle what it is that it needs to get itself ready for. It need not be more than a few lines, but it is vitally important that this is said clearly, and loudly.		This outline is NOT a ‘telling those present how the ritual is going to do’. That should have already been done. This is perhaps a few short sentences announcing your intention to the ritual circle. “We come to you today to perform our faction ritual”. It is important because it informs the circle what it is that it needs to get itself ready for. It need not be more than a few lines, but it is vitally important that this is said clearly, and loudly.

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A brief Ritual outline.

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	Let us now turn to the elements that we know we need in our ritual at this point.		Let us now turn to the elements that we know we need in our ritual at this point.

	====A brief Ritual outline.====		====A brief Ritual outline.====

	1. Everyone in the circle		* 1. Everyone in the circle
	2. Cleanse Ritual Circle – Rite		* 2. Cleanse Ritual Circle – Rite
	3. Raise the Wards – Rite		* 3. Raise the Wards – Rite
	4. Outline what you intend to do – Minor Rite		* 4. Outline what you intend to do – Minor Rite
	5. Introduce the faction/scope – Minor Rite		* 5. Introduce the faction/scope – Minor Rite
	6. Empower the faction power – Rite		* 6. Empower the faction power – Rite
	7. Offer commodities – Minor Rite		* 7. Offer commodities – Minor Rite
	8. Give thanks – Minor Rite		* 8. Give thanks – Minor Rite
	9 Lower the wards – Rite		* 9 Lower the wards – Rite
	10. Cleanse the Ritual Circle – Rite		* 10. Cleanse the Ritual Circle – Rite

	====A Note On The List====		====A Note On The List====

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3. Planning Your Ritual

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	We have now covered much of the basics. The next step lays in the practical – and the most common ritual will be that of a faction ritual. We will therefore finish out this small pamphlet by taking a practical look at building your own faction ritual. This will cover the basics of rituals in general. By the end you will have a functioning and planned faction ritual.		We have now covered much of the basics. The next step lays in the practical – and the most common ritual will be that of a faction ritual. We will therefore finish out this small pamphlet by taking a practical look at building your own faction ritual. This will cover the basics of rituals in general. By the end you will have a functioning and planned faction ritual.

	Preparation		===Preparation===

	Before we begin, you must know the faction. What is it that they are known for? What elements leap out at you? These elements are those that will be essential for the ritual. For example, do they spend time in the trees? Then take some leaves. Are they people of mud? Then take some mud.		Before we begin, you must know the faction. What is it that they are known for? What elements leap out at you? These elements are those that will be essential for the ritual. For example, do they spend time in the trees? Then take some leaves. Are they people of mud? Then take some mud.
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	It is best to assume that the ritual circle has never met your faction, and that you need to introduce its spiritual essence to the circle. How would you describe the feel of your faction? Or the emotional bond between faction members? You will find that these are ephemeral ideas, things that are very difficult to put into words and so it is to the ritualist to find symbols and elements that convey this idea.		It is best to assume that the ritual circle has never met your faction, and that you need to introduce its spiritual essence to the circle. How would you describe the feel of your faction? Or the emotional bond between faction members? You will find that these are ephemeral ideas, things that are very difficult to put into words and so it is to the ritualist to find symbols and elements that convey this idea.

	Commodities		===Commodities===


	As a rule of thumb you will need 5 commodities per faction power. As a new ritualist you may not (yet!) be able to do more than a single faction power in a single ritual. It is a good idea to ensure that the faction is aware of this, as it will help manage their expectations. It is a good idea to try and harmonise your commodities. Remember that it is always best that at least one of these is fay hair. For the others, look at the faction affinities and find, if you can, a harmonious link. Perhaps silver for those connected to the moon, or fay hair for those connected to nature. Again, perhaps gold for those seeking healing from the sun, or tin for those looking to empower base emotions. Gather these together. They can be a helpful meditation on the ritual you are planning.		As a rule of thumb you will need 5 commodities per faction power. As a new ritualist you may not (yet!) be able to do more than a single faction power in a single ritual. It is a good idea to ensure that the faction is aware of this, as it will help manage their expectations. It is a good idea to try and harmonise your commodities. Remember that it is always best that at least one of these is fay hair. For the others, look at the faction affinities and find, if you can, a harmonious link. Perhaps silver for those connected to the moon, or fay hair for those connected to nature. Again, perhaps gold for those seeking healing from the sun, or tin for those looking to empower base emotions. Gather these together. They can be a helpful meditation on the ritual you are planning.
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	Commodities harmonise around meanings and associations, and they also harmonise together. It is better to have two or three commodities the same. Thus think in terms of twos and threes to build your five commodities. Remember, here, the fay hair. It can be beneficial to offer more for the sake of including the right commodities.		Commodities harmonise around meanings and associations, and they also harmonise together. It is better to have two or three commodities the same. Thus think in terms of twos and threes to build your five commodities. Remember, here, the fay hair. It can be beneficial to offer more for the sake of including the right commodities.

	First Steps		===First Steps===

	When planning any ritual, it helps to know what it is that you are asking. This step is often left to assumption, especially with faction rituals. Do not assume that the circle is able to divine from your words and actions what it is that you want the circle to do with the power.		When planning any ritual, it helps to know what it is that you are asking. This step is often left to assumption, especially with faction rituals. Do not assume that the circle is able to divine from your words and actions what it is that you want the circle to do with the power.
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	Let us now turn to the elements that we know we need in our ritual at this point.		Let us now turn to the elements that we know we need in our ritual at this point.

			====A brief Ritual outline.====

	A brief Ritual outline.

	1. Everyone in the circle		1. Everyone in the circle
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	10. Cleanse the Ritual Circle – Rite		10. Cleanse the Ritual Circle – Rite

	A Note On The List		====A Note On The List====

	A Minor Rite here is something that has a clear and definite purpose, but may not stand as a complete rite in and of itself. They point to a section that cannot be missed, but they are often areas that can be covered in a few sentences, or a simple action.		A Minor Rite here is something that has a clear and definite purpose, but may not stand as a complete rite in and of itself. They point to a section that cannot be missed, but they are often areas that can be covered in a few sentences, or a simple action.
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	A Rite is something that is complete in and of itself. Something that has a clearly defined start and end, and the task(s) inside of it are all complete and connected to fulfilling that end.		A Rite is something that is complete in and of itself. Something that has a clearly defined start and end, and the task(s) inside of it are all complete and connected to fulfilling that end.

	Planning Outline		===Planning Outline===

	When planning the ritual in this way, you can see at a glance which bits, and in what order you need to proceed to achieve your goal. You may find as you write it out that you have two minor rites that could be placed together to create a rite in and of themselves. This is always the more preferred way of dealing with the ritual, as it ensures that you don’t forget something.		When planning the ritual in this way, you can see at a glance which bits, and in what order you need to proceed to achieve your goal. You may find as you write it out that you have two minor rites that could be placed together to create a rite in and of themselves. This is always the more preferred way of dealing with the ritual, as it ensures that you don’t forget something.

	Record Keeping		===Record Keeping===

	It is at this point that I suggest something that should now be very obvious. Invest in a good notebook. Rituals have many steps, and in the heat of the moment, especially under pressure, it can be very easy to miss an important and vital step. It can then be very difficult to go backwards. A notebook can help you keep the ritual in order, and help you know which step is next.		It is at this point that I suggest something that should now be very obvious. Invest in a good notebook. Rituals have many steps, and in the heat of the moment, especially under pressure, it can be very easy to miss an important and vital step. It can then be very difficult to go backwards. A notebook can help you keep the ritual in order, and help you know which step is next.
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	From this common form, you can see that there is much more to a ritual than what we have yet covered. These things will be covered in a later pamphlet, but they are things that you should bear in mind when you write your own summary of a successful ritual.		From this common form, you can see that there is much more to a ritual than what we have yet covered. These things will be covered in a later pamphlet, but they are things that you should bear in mind when you write your own summary of a successful ritual.

	Towards a Planned Ritual: Notes on the order		====Towards a Planned Ritual: Notes on the order====

	I will not cover the rites that we have covered earlier in this pamphlet, suffice to say that they are likely to become part of every ritual that you ever do. They are often so common that those writing rituals do not include them in the list of rites required for a ritual. That said, we will pick up on the other points in order.		I will not cover the rites that we have covered earlier in this pamphlet, suffice to say that they are likely to become part of every ritual that you ever do. They are often so common that those writing rituals do not include them in the list of rites required for a ritual. That said, we will pick up on the other points in order.

	4. Outline What You Intend To do		===4. Outline What You Intend To do====

	This outline is NOT a ‘telling those present how the ritual is going to do’. That should have already been done. This is perhaps a few short sentences announcing your intention to the ritual circle. “We come to you today to perform our faction ritual”. It is important because it informs the circle what it is that it needs to get itself ready for. It need not be more than a few lines, but it is vitally important that this is said clearly, and loudly.		This outline is NOT a ‘telling those present how the ritual is going to do’. That should have already been done. This is perhaps a few short sentences announcing your intention to the ritual circle. “We come to you today to perform our faction ritual”. It is important because it informs the circle what it is that it needs to get itself ready for. It need not be more than a few lines, but it is vitally important that this is said clearly, and loudly.


	5. Introduce the Faction/scope		====5. Introduce the Faction/scope====

	As your faction ritual’s tone is set by your faction, your introduction will be heavily based on your faction. It is here that you outline your faction’s strengths, which should naturally lead into the faction power that you request. You are a faction of healers, who believe that all life is sacred, and you work ceaselessly to drive away death and disease. You could then offer the circle a bandage, to show your healing, perhaps some medicine to show your fight against disease. You do not need, at this point, to offer to the circle anything of magical, or intrinsic value beyond their value as symbols of your nation. This is the point where you are giving the scope, the feel of the ritual to the circle. In non-faction rituals, this would be where you might explain why you need the ritual to take place, what are the drivers for that ritual. In more complex rituals, this could become a rite, and may very well be linked with 4 (above).		As your faction ritual’s tone is set by your faction, your introduction will be heavily based on your faction. It is here that you outline your faction’s strengths, which should naturally lead into the faction power that you request. You are a faction of healers, who believe that all life is sacred, and you work ceaselessly to drive away death and disease. You could then offer the circle a bandage, to show your healing, perhaps some medicine to show your fight against disease. You do not need, at this point, to offer to the circle anything of magical, or intrinsic value beyond their value as symbols of your nation. This is the point where you are giving the scope, the feel of the ritual to the circle. In non-faction rituals, this would be where you might explain why you need the ritual to take place, what are the drivers for that ritual. In more complex rituals, this could become a rite, and may very well be linked with 4 (above).

	7. Offer Commodities		====7. Offer Commodities====

	We have spoken of the danger of this section, be careful with your wording. Again, some place this in the section before, and place them when powering the rite for the faction power. However, I suggest that you always have this as a minor rite in every ritual you do. It is incredibly easy, even for a trained ritualist, to simply forget to place the commodities in the bowl – even more so when this job is given to someone else. Write out the minor rite in your list, even if you intend it to be part of the earlier rite. This will ensure that the commodities are, in fact, paid, and you don’t all suffer dire consequences for missing this small but vital step.		We have spoken of the danger of this section, be careful with your wording. Again, some place this in the section before, and place them when powering the rite for the faction power. However, I suggest that you always have this as a minor rite in every ritual you do. It is incredibly easy, even for a trained ritualist, to simply forget to place the commodities in the bowl – even more so when this job is given to someone else. Write out the minor rite in your list, even if you intend it to be part of the earlier rite. This will ensure that the commodities are, in fact, paid, and you don’t all suffer dire consequences for missing this small but vital step.

	8. Give Thanks		====8. Give Thanks====

	It is very possible that your ritual will have no visible effect, or even no sense that your ritual has been successful. You must still offer your thanks. While there are many theories as to why this is, many rituals succeed as you leave the circle, and you cannot, then, re-enter the circle to give thanks. You would not want a ritual that had, until this point, been successful to fail on a point of rudeness.		It is very possible that your ritual will have no visible effect, or even no sense that your ritual has been successful. You must still offer your thanks. While there are many theories as to why this is, many rituals succeed as you leave the circle, and you cannot, then, re-enter the circle to give thanks. You would not want a ritual that had, until this point, been successful to fail on a point of rudeness.

	Conclusion		==Conclusion==

	You now have the basics of the most oft-used ritual. I would suggest you study this pamphlet, and become familiar with it. Take your own notes, and you will no-doubt have questions. Direct these to your Ritual Master/Mistress, or seek out other ritualists who have tread this well-worn path before you. Remember, that each ritualist is as individual as waves on the ocean, but there is always knowledge to be had.		You now have the basics of the most oft-used ritual. I would suggest you study this pamphlet, and become familiar with it. Take your own notes, and you will no-doubt have questions. Direct these to your Ritual Master/Mistress, or seek out other ritualists who have tread this well-worn path before you. Remember, that each ritualist is as individual as waves on the ocean, but there is always knowledge to be had.

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	~~Introduction~~

			== Introduction ==
	Welcome newest initiate to the wonderful role of Ritualist. Whether you be novice, or returning to work after a break, I hope that you will find this pamphlet of use, and its contents instructive. I plan to cover the basics of the ritual circle, but no introductory guide can be exhaustive. I will, however, aim to keep you, dear reader, as safe as possible. As such, I include herein rules that, if followed, will keep you safe. Know, however, that all such rules may be bent, or broken with experience, but experience will not save you from the consequences.		Welcome newest initiate to the wonderful role of Ritualist. Whether you be novice, or returning to work after a break, I hope that you will find this pamphlet of use, and its contents instructive. I plan to cover the basics of the ritual circle, but no introductory guide can be exhaustive. I will, however, aim to keep you, dear reader, as safe as possible. As such, I include herein rules that, if followed, will keep you safe. Know, however, that all such rules may be bent, or broken with experience, but experience will not save you from the consequences.

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