# [[Sympathy]] A sympathy is a type of magic that is invoked through the manipulation of symbolic elements. Anyone that knowingly performs the rites of a sympathy is able to benefit from its effects. Learning how to properly perform sympathies takes practice. Some sympathies are passed down for generations as part of religious rites or local folklore. There are two types of sympathies: Performing an **Act** causes a one-time effect, while a **Procedure** has a continuous effect that can be sustained for a longer period. ## Reading a Sympathy The description of a sympathy follows this format: >[!metadata|no-t bg-blue] ># Name of Sympathy >*[[Sympathy]] • Type • Relevant cultures* > **Performance:** Time taken to perform the rites. **Duration:** Duration of the effects after the performance. **Materials:** Material components needed to perform the sympathy. **Offering:** Sunk cost of the sympathy. >>[!quote|bg-black no-t] >>Description or flavor text. > **RITES** >Description of the performance. >***Sustain:*** Rules for sustaining the effect of a procedure. > **EFFECT** >Description of the magical effects. > **AFTERMATH** >Residual side-effects and considerations after the performance of the sympathy. ![[List of Sympathies#List of Sympathies]]