Balorian Witches: Difference between revisions
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| term_length = Life or until ritual abdication | | term_length = Life or until ritual abdication | ||
| logistics = Oasis-based citadels, caste-enforced infrastructure, mystical governance | | logistics = Oasis-based citadels, caste-enforced infrastructure, mystical governance | ||
| exports = Teleka artifacts, [[ | | exports = Teleka artifacts, [[Igazi]], enchanted tools | ||
| imports = Rare luxuries, alien relics, sacrificial offerings | | imports = Rare luxuries, alien relics, sacrificial offerings | ||
| taxes = Labor-based tributes, ritualized offerings | | taxes = Labor-based tributes, ritualized offerings | ||
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| initiation = Ritual trials through the [[Teleka Nexus]] | | initiation = Ritual trials through the [[Teleka Nexus]] | ||
| rights = Supreme authority, control over water and resources, Teleka channeling | | rights = Supreme authority, control over water and resources, Teleka channeling | ||
| benefits = Elite social status, extended lifespans through [[ | | benefits = Elite social status, extended lifespans through [[Igazi]], absolute power | ||
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The Witches are renowned for their mastery of Teleka magic, which they channel through rituals and enchanted artifacts: | The Witches are renowned for their mastery of Teleka magic, which they channel through rituals and enchanted artifacts: | ||
* '''Nexus Rites:''' Rituals performed near the [[Teleka Nexus]] to maintain its resonance and balance. | * '''Nexus Rites:''' Rituals performed near the [[Teleka Nexus]] to maintain its resonance and balance. | ||
* '''Offerings Ceremonies:''' Ritualized acceptance of tributes, such as [[ | * '''Offerings Ceremonies:''' Ritualized acceptance of tributes, such as [[Igazi]], artifacts, and sacrifices. | ||
* '''Ichor Harvesting:''' The extraction of [[ | * '''Ichor Harvesting:''' The extraction of [[Igazi]] from Normitar laborers to extend their lifespans and enhance magical power. | ||
== Role in Balorian Society == | == Role in Balorian Society == | ||
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== Economy and Exports == | == Economy and Exports == | ||
The Witches' economy revolves around their mystical expertise: | The Witches' economy revolves around their mystical expertise: | ||
* '''Exports:''' Teleka artifacts, enchanted tools, and [[ | * '''Exports:''' Teleka artifacts, enchanted tools, and [[Igazi]]. | ||
* '''Tributes:''' Water, labor, and sacrifices from their populace sustain their rituals and status. | * '''Tributes:''' Water, labor, and sacrifices from their populace sustain their rituals and status. | ||
* '''Black Market Presence:''' Teleka artifacts and enchanted tools are highly sought after in illicit trade. | * '''Black Market Presence:''' Teleka artifacts and enchanted tools are highly sought after in illicit trade. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The Supreme High Witch’s lifespan is often extended by centuries through [[ | * The Supreme High Witch’s lifespan is often extended by centuries through [[Igazi]] rituals. | ||
* The Witches' insignia, an elaborate glowing glyph, is believed to resonate with the [[Teleka Nexus]] itself. | * The Witches' insignia, an elaborate glowing glyph, is believed to resonate with the [[Teleka Nexus]] itself. | ||
* Outsiders attempting to enter the nexus uninvited face severe punishments, including life-long servitude or ritual sacrifice. | * Outsiders attempting to enter the nexus uninvited face severe punishments, including life-long servitude or ritual sacrifice. | ||