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/ˈseptər/,
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scepters, plural; sceptres, plural;
  1. An ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty

  1. the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
  2. a ceremonial or emblematic staff
  3. A sceptre (or scepter in U.S. English) is a symbolic ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of royal regalia. While some sceptres resemble a mace, their use is quite different.
  4. (Scepters) The Corean Chronicles is a fantasy series of books by the author L. E. Modesitt, Jr.. As of 2008, it consists of: *Legacies (2002) *Darknesses (2003) *Scepters (2004) *Alector's Choice (2005) *Cadmian's Choice (2006) *Soarer's Choice (2006) *The Lord-Protector's Daughter (2008) *Lady- ...
  5. (Scepters) The Scepter Quartz Crystal is recognized by the naturally formed crystal that is formed around a rod of either quartz or a secondary mineral, at its base.
  6. A highly decorated stick or rod that rulers carry, often at ceremonies.
  7. An ornamental rod or staff held by an individual during ceremonies to symbolize authority.
  8. An ornamented staff held by rulers on ceremonial occasions
  9. rod or wand that serves as a symbol of royal authority
  10. A staff carried by a dignitary that symbolizes his authority.
  11. A ceremonial staff held by a royal representative that represents authoritarian power. The original SCEPTER design may have once been based on a type of "crystal gun" device used by royal agents wherein PIEZOELECTRIC energy was projected from the staff to blind or shock targeted persons. See THOR.
  12. A reference to Aganihm's Scepter, known as Staff of the Master in HoN. It is a powerful recipe item that increases the effectiveness of many heroes' ultimates.
  13. A crystal form that is characterized by a sudden increase in diameter at its termination, resembling a royal scepter. The large end of the crystal appears to be sitting on a rod. Or, a convex crystal on a small stem.
  14. To imagine in your dreams that you wield a scepter, foretells that you will be chosen by friends to positions of trust, and you will not disappoint their estimate of your ability. ...
  15. the official staff of a ruler, symbolizing his authority and power. Originally the scepter was the shepherd's staff, since the first kings ere nomadic princes (Mic. 7:14). In some instances the scepter was a strong rod (Ezek. 19:11,14).
  16. Any member of a religious order who has completed their training. They are well versed in the magics of their order, and keep up with many of the  more mundane tasks of their temple.