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=Overview of Core Framework=

'''CORE FRAMEWORK:'''
* Spheres: Record your Sphere ratings
* Attributes: Determine your Attributes.
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=Sphere Ratings=

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.

Your '''Sphere''' ratings are determined by your Draconic breed, and are normally fixed. A Draconic Breed normally has one Sphere of 5, one Sphere of 6 and one Sphere of 7.
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=Aspect Ratings=

There are nine '''Aspect''' ratings which represent a Dragon's ability to access and utilise his spheres effectively. Each ''Sphere'' has ''three Aspects'' tied to it.

''Aspects'' start with an equivalent rating to their parent sphere. For example, if you have Pneuma 5 then your Pyr, Polymechania and Pathos are by default 5.

You can add +1 to an Aspect by deducting -1 from another Aspect. However at character generation no Aspect may be more than one point higher or lower than its default value.

==Soma Aspects==

* '''Sarx''' - This Aspect represents the raw power of flesh and muscle. It determines a dragon's strength and also his toughness. 
* '''Tachos''' - This Aspect relates to physical movement. It helps with tasks of agility, of aerobatics and speed. In combat it helps with evading injury.
* '''Akribeia''' - This Aspect relates to precision and co-ordination. It is used for tasks of dexterity, of fine motor control and for accuracy at range.
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==Sophia Aspects==

* '''Episteme''' - This Aspect relates to knowledge and learning. Helps determine how well educated and well informed the character is, as well as how easily he absorbs new information.
* '''Enkrateia''' - This Aspect relates to mental self mastery. It helps with inner belief, willpower, determination and resisting the influence of others.
* '''Synesis''' - This Aspect relates to perception and awareness. It helps with both awareness of the physical world, and also of awareness of social and magical factors.
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==Pneuma Aspects==

* '''Pyr''' - This Aspect represents the inner fire within a dragon. It determines overall magical power, and also helps with aggression and anger.
* '''Polymechania''' - This is the Aspect of inventiveness. It helps with artistic inspiration and technical invention. Also, though, it lends additional versatility to a Dragon's magic.
* '''Pathos''' - This is the aspect of evoking emotion in others. It helps with manipulation, presence, seduction, charisma, intimidation, etc.
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 =Overview of Core Framework=
-* '''Breed Ratings:''' Record your Pneuma, Soma and Sophia as determined by breed.
+'''CORE FRAMEWORK:'''
-* '''Variations:''' Add +1 to one Sphere, and deduct -1 from one Sphere.
+* Spheres: Record your Sphere ratings
-* '''Energy Pools:''' Record Soul, Physical and Mental energy
+* Attributes: Determine your Attributes.
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+=Sphere Ratings=
-=The Three Spheres=
 There are three '''Sphere''' ratings which reflect a Dragon's power.
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 '''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.
+Your '''Sphere''' ratings are determined by your Draconic breed, and are normally fixed. A Draconic Breed normally has one Sphere of 5, one Sphere of 6 and one Sphere of 7.
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-Humans, in contrast, tend to have an average Soma rating of 1, Pneuma of 3 and a Sophia of 3. As a result:
+=Aspect Ratings=
-* 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.
+There are nine '''Aspect''' ratings which represent a Dragon's ability to access and utilise his spheres effectively. Each ''Sphere'' has ''three Aspects'' tied to it.
-Note that these selections can, if you want, be on the same Sphere. Doing this will make your dragon average for his breed.
+''Aspects'' start with an equivalent rating to their parent sphere. For example, if you have Pneuma 5 then your Pyr, Polymechania and Pathos are by default 5.
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-=Energy Pools=
-Finally, record your Energy Pools.
+You can add +1 to an Aspect by deducting -1 from another Aspect. However at character generation no Aspect may be more than one point higher or lower than its default value.
-Your initial and maximum '''Physical Energy''' is equal to your '''Soma''' sphere.
+==Soma Aspects==
-Your initial and maximum '''Mental Energy''' is equal to your '''Sophia''' sphere.
+* '''Sarx''' - This Aspect represents the raw power of flesh and muscle. It determines a dragon's strength and also his toughness.
+* '''Tachos''' - This Aspect relates to physical movement. It helps with tasks of agility, of aerobatics and speed. In combat it helps with evading injury.
+* '''Akribeia''' - This Aspect relates to precision and co-ordination. It is used for tasks of dexterity, of fine motor control and for accuracy at range.
+<br>
+==Sophia Aspects==
-Your initial and maximum '''Soul Energy''' is equal to your '''Pneuma''' sphere.
+* '''Episteme''' - This Aspect relates to knowledge and learning. Helps determine how well educated and well informed the character is, as well as how easily he absorbs new information.
+* '''Enkrateia''' - This Aspect relates to mental self mastery. It helps with inner belief, willpower, determination and resisting the influence of others.
+* '''Synesis''' - This Aspect relates to perception and awareness. It helps with both awareness of the physical world, and also of awareness of social and magical factors.
+<br>
+==Pneuma Aspects==
-Whereas Spheres are fixed stats, your Energy Pools will fluctuate during the game as you engage in conflicts or carry out actions.
+* '''Pyr''' - This Aspect represents the inner fire within a dragon. It determines overall magical power, and also helps with aggression and anger.
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+* '''Polymechania''' - This is the Aspect of inventiveness. It helps with artistic inspiration and technical invention. Also, though, it lends additional versatility to a Dragon's magic.
+* '''Pathos''' - This is the aspect of evoking emotion in others. It helps with manipulation, presence, seduction, charisma, intimidation, etc.
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