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'''Totems''' are protective wards crafted by practitioners of the [[Runelore]] skill. Made of wood, leather and silver, the totem is carved and then sketched with up to six [[runes]], which will affect all those the totem is tuned against.
'''Totems''' are protective items crafted by practitioners of the [[Runelore]] skill. Made of wood, leather and silver, the carved totem can be sketched with up to six [[runes]], which will affect all those the totem is tuned against.


Although they can be carried around for defense by [[Shamans]] and [[Runewardens]], they are often implanted in the ground to aid in the protection of a locale. Organisations, including [[houses]], [[cities]], [[orders]], the [[church]], and [[oakstone]], may own totems. Individuals may also own totems.  
Although they can be carried around for defense by [[Shamans]] and [[Runewardens]], they are often implanted in the ground to aid in the protection of a locale. Organizations, including [[Houses]], [[Cities]], [[Orders]], the [[Church]] of Achaea, and [[Oakstone]] may own totems. Individuals may also own totems.  


If a totem is empowered, then it will report to its owner, or to its owning organisation, when it is the object of hostile smudge or uprooting attempts.
If a totem is empowered, then it will report to its owner, or to its owning organisation, when it is the object of hostile smudge or uprooting attempts.
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