Editing Age of Dragons: Physical Adept (section)

==Connections==

''Connections link the dragon to the rest of society. In many ways, these are the true measure of power of an ambassador-courtier. Connections can potentially be passed on to proteges and descendants, though it takes a little work to do so.''

* '''Friend''' (1 point)
If you take this resource, you have a powerful friend. This friend can be anything up to an elder dragon in power level. This friend is your genuine ally, and will go out of his way to protect your best interests, even at cost to himself. This friend may mentor you, trade with you, exchange favours, etc. Of course, friendship is a two way street - if you use your friend over the centuries and offer nothing in return, or if you make it obvious you are manipulating them, then the friendship will likely die.

* '''Mortal Patronage''' (1+ points)
If you take this resource, you are a patron of a group of mortals. This might be a merchant house, or a gang of mercenaries or a cabal of sorcerers. Regardless they see you either as a leader, or as a respected patron. They will likely do anything you ask of them, knowing that you will protect their interests as they protect yours. Alternatively, you could be one of many draconic patrons of a larger organisation (as for example, the Priesthood of the Pure Dragons tend to be for the Temple of the Mother Goddess). By spending more points on this resource you can increase the extent and strength of your influence.

* '''Draconic Influence''' (1+ points)
With this resource, you are a respected member of draconic society. Generally this will apply to either the Ascendancy or the Alliance - membership of one precludes membership of the other. The resource could instead apply to one of the smaller factions, or even just a single breed. You can even by this resource several times to represent influence with multiple factions. Spending more points on this resource increases the influence you hold with that faction.

* '''Protégé''' (5 points)
To take this resource, you need to have a minimum Experience Level of 5. You gain a Protégé whose age is equal to half your own current age. This will generally be a dragon of your own breed and lifepath. It is possible to have multiple protégés, though of course your legacy can only be passed to one.