Editing Age Of Dragons: Core Framework

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=Overview of Core Framework=

* '''Breed Ratings:''' Record your Pneuma, Soma and Sophia as determined by breed. 
* '''Variations:''' Add +1 to one Sphere, and deduct -1 from one Sphere. 
* '''Energy Pools:''' Record Soul, Physical and Mental energy 
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=The Three Spheres=

There are three '''Sphere''' ratings which reflect a Dragon's power.

'''Soma''' is the sphere of the physical, reflecting the power of the dragon's flesh, muscle and bone. Draconic breeds with stronger ''Soma'' tend to be physically adept generally, with greater strength, toughness and agility.

'''Sophia''' is the sphere of the mental, reflecting the power of the dragon's mind. Draconic breeds with stronger ''Sophia'' tend to be mentally adept generally, with greater willpower, knowledge and awareness.

'''Pneuma''' is the sphere of breath, reflecting the power of the dragon's soul. Draconic belief has it that breath is the source of magic, of beauty and of inner creativity. Draconic breeds with stronger ''Pneuma'' tend to be more magically adept, more passionate, more creative and more emotionally intelligent.

Note that a Sphere Rating of 5 is average for Dragons.

Humans, in contrast, tend to have an average Soma rating of 1, Pneuma of 3 and a Sophia of 3. As a result:

* Almost all dragons are much more powerful physically than even the strongest of humans.  
* A magically or socially inept dragon might be outmanoeuvred by a talented human, but normally dragons will have greater arcane strength and social mastery.
* A particularly slow witted dragon could therefore be as mentally weak as the smartest of humans, but even this dragon would be considered bright by human standards.
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=Breed Ratings=

Your base rating is determined by your Draconic Breed.

The twelve main choices for Breed have Sphere ratings as follows:

    * Pure Dragons:   Soma 4, Sophia 6, Pneuma 5,
    * Argent Dragons:   Soma 6, Sophia 5, Pneuma 4,
    * Solar Dragons:   Soma 5, Sophia 4, Pneuma 6,
    * Hunter Dragons:   Soma 6, Sophia 4, Pneuma 5,
    * Forest Dragons:   Soma 4, Sophia 5, Pneuma 6,
    * Storm Dragons:   Soma 5, Sophia 6, Pneuma 4,
    * Ashen Dragons:   Soma 6, Sophia 5, Pneuma 4,
    * Velvet Dragons:   Soma 5, Sophia 4, Pneuma 6,
    * Chimerical Dragons:   Soma 4, Sophia 6, Pneuma 5, 
    * Ghost Dragons:   Soma 4, Sophia 5, Pneuma 6,
    * Blood Dragons:   Soma 6, Sophia 4, Pneuma 5,
    * Sable Dragons :   Soma 5, Sophia 6, Pneuma 4,
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=Variations=

Now, select one of your Sphere ratings and add +1 to it.

Then, select one of your Sphere ratings and deduct -1 from it.

Note that these selections can, if you want, be on the same Sphere. Doing this will make your dragon average for his breed.
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=Energy Pools=

Finally, record your Energy Pools.

Your initial and maximum '''Physical Energy''' is equal to your '''Soma''' sphere.

Your initial and maximum '''Mental Energy''' is equal to your '''Sophia''' sphere.

Your initial and maximum '''Soul Energy''' is equal to your '''Pneuma''' sphere.

Whereas Spheres are fixed stats, your Energy Pools will fluctuate during the game as you engage in conflicts or carry out actions.
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