diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_scripture.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_scripture.dm
index d2ee044e28..98b0fff084 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_scripture.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_scripture.dm
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ Applications: 8 servants, 3 caches, and 100 CV
 	if(!invoker || !slab || invoker.get_active_held_item() != slab)
 		return FALSE
 	if(!is_servant_of_ratvar(invoker, require_full_power))
+		to_chat(invoker, "<span class='warning'>You aren't strongly connected enough to Ratvar to invoke this!</span>")
 		return FALSE
 	if(!invoker.can_speak_vocal())
 		to_chat(invoker, "<span class='warning'>You are unable to speak the words of the scripture!</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/ritual.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/ritual.dm
index ba2a96289d..6d4c8cd4b9 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/ritual.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/ritual.dm
@@ -59,6 +59,9 @@ This file contains the cult dagger and rune list code
 	rune_to_scribe = GLOB.rune_types[entered_rune_name]
 	if(!rune_to_scribe)
 		return
+	if(!iscultist(user, initial(rune_to_scribe.requires_full_power)))
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You aren't strongly connected enough to Nar'sie to do draw this.</span>")
+		return
 	if(initial(rune_to_scribe.req_keyword))
 		chosen_keyword = stripped_input(user, "Enter a keyword for the new rune.", "Words of Power")
 		if(!chosen_keyword)
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/runes.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/runes.dm
index 7948b30035..be5dae2c81 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/runes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/runes.dm
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ Runes can either be invoked by one's self or with many different cultists. Each
 
 	var/scribe_delay = 40 //how long the rune takes to create
 	var/scribe_damage = 0.1 //how much damage you take doing it
+	var/requires_full_power = FALSE		//requires full power to draw or invoke
 	var/invoke_damage = 0 //how much damage invokers take when invoking it
 	var/construct_invoke = TRUE //if constructs can invoke it
 
@@ -185,6 +186,7 @@ structure_check() searches for nearby cultist structures required for the invoca
 	color = RUNE_COLOR_OFFER
 	req_cultists = 1
 	rune_in_use = FALSE
+	requires_full_power = TRUE
 
 /obj/effect/rune/convert/do_invoke_glow()
 	return
@@ -458,6 +460,7 @@ structure_check() searches for nearby cultist structures required for the invoca
 	pixel_y = -32
 	scribe_delay = 500 //how long the rune takes to create
 	scribe_damage = 40.1 //how much damage you take doing it
+	requires_full_power = TRUE
 	var/used = FALSE
 
 /obj/effect/rune/narsie/Initialize(mapload, set_keyword)
@@ -942,6 +945,7 @@ structure_check() searches for nearby cultist structures required for the invoca
 	color = RUNE_COLOR_DARKRED
 	req_cultists = 3
 	scribe_delay = 100
+	requires_full_power = TRUE
 
 /obj/effect/rune/apocalypse/invoke(var/list/invokers)
 	if(rune_in_use)
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/soulstone.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/soulstone.dm
index 962c2b2da4..114a7e41cd 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/soulstone.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/soulstone.dm
@@ -31,12 +31,12 @@
 
 /obj/item/soulstone/pickup(mob/living/user)
 	..()
-	if(!iscultist(user) && !iswizard(user) && !usability)
+	if(!iscultist(user, TRUE) && !iswizard(user) && !usability)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>An overwhelming feeling of dread comes over you as you pick up the soulstone. It would be wise to be rid of this quickly.</span>")
 
 /obj/item/soulstone/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
-	if(usability || iscultist(user) || iswizard(user) || isobserver(user))
+	if(usability || iscultist(user, TRUE) || iswizard(user) || isobserver(user))
 		if (old_shard)
 			. += "<span class='cult'>A soulstone, used to capture a soul, either from dead humans or from freed shades.</span>"
 		else
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 //////////////////////////////Capturing////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
 /obj/item/soulstone/attack(mob/living/carbon/human/M, mob/living/user)
-	if(!iscultist(user) && !iswizard(user) && !usability)
+	if(!iscultist(user, TRUE) && !iswizard(user) && !usability)
 		user.Unconscious(100)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='userdanger'>Your body is wracked with debilitating pain!</span>")
 		return
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@
 /obj/item/soulstone/attack_self(mob/living/user)
 	if(!in_range(src, user))
 		return
-	if(!iscultist(user) && !iswizard(user) && !usability)
+	if(!iscultist(user, TRUE) && !iswizard(user) && !usability)
 		user.Unconscious(100)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='userdanger'>Your body is wracked with debilitating pain!</span>")
 		return
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/constructshell/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
-	if(iscultist(user) || iswizard(user) || user.stat == DEAD)
+	if(iscultist(user, TRUE) || iswizard(user) || user.stat == DEAD)
 		. += "<span class='cult'>A construct shell, used to house bound souls from a soulstone.</span>"
 		. += "<span class='cult'>Placing a soulstone with a soul into this shell allows you to produce your choice of the following:</span>"
 		. += "<span class='cult'>An <b>Artificer</b>, which can produce <b>more shells and soulstones</b>, as well as fortifications.</span>"
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 /obj/structure/constructshell/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(O, /obj/item/soulstone))
 		var/obj/item/soulstone/SS = O
-		if(!iscultist(user) && !iswizard(user) && !SS.usability)
+		if(!iscultist(user, TRUE) && !iswizard(user) && !SS.usability)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>An overwhelming feeling of dread comes over you as you attempt to place the soulstone into the shell. It would be wise to be rid of this quickly.</span>")
 			user.Dizzy(30)
 			return