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'''Symbol''': Eberron (the Dragon Between) | '''Symbol''': Eberron (the Dragon Between) | ||
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In the days before Siberys' demise, Eberron saw fit to create the Animal Lords to watch over her realm. Each embodied a piece of the then forming creation, whether good or evil, lawful or chaotic. They were charged with guiding the mortal Children of the Dragon Between in order to maintain the balance between her warring brother and sister. | In the days before Siberys' demise, Eberron saw fit to create the Animal Lords to watch over her realm. Each embodied a piece of the then forming creation, whether good or evil, lawful or chaotic. They were charged with guiding the mortal Children of the Dragon Between in order to maintain the balance between her warring brother and sister. | ||
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It was from Nyarlathotep's experiments that they were given true forms. Their original personalities warped to fit his strange desires, they became forces of destruction and death without purpose till the day the Dragons and Couatl sealed them away. Their release at the end of the Age of the Giants brought them out of their slumber, and they were again reborn, this time as the Curse of Lycanthropy. Nyarlathotep's corruption still holds sway over them, but as they reassert their true selves, their original personalities have begun to show through. | It was from Nyarlathotep's experiments that they were given true forms. Their original personalities warped to fit his strange desires, they became forces of destruction and death without purpose till the day the Dragons and Couatl sealed them away. Their release at the end of the Age of the Giants brought them out of their slumber, and they were again reborn, this time as the Curse of Lycanthropy. Nyarlathotep's corruption still holds sway over them, but as they reassert their true selves, their original personalities have begun to show through. | ||
− | == Moons == | + | ==Moons== |
While all Full Moons will cause a Lycanthrope to react to some degree, specific moons have a greater effect on each type. The Thorns grow stronger, and for the three days the appropriate moon is full every month the transformations are almost impossible to resist. | While all Full Moons will cause a Lycanthrope to react to some degree, specific moons have a greater effect on each type. The Thorns grow stronger, and for the three days the appropriate moon is full every month the transformations are almost impossible to resist. | ||
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+ | == '''The Wolf Lord''': Fenric, the Protector == | ||
'''Alignment''': Chaotic Neutral (shifts between CG and CE) | '''Alignment''': Chaotic Neutral (shifts between CG and CE) | ||
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The old Fenric, the defender of his mistress' children, can still be seen in the unyielding devotion a Werewolf shows to those it considers one of its own. The Silver Flame was not wrong in killing many of the Werewolves. A large number of them were, indeed, in the thrall of the Thorn of Rage. It was the failure to consider the softer side of the patron animal that brought down the hate they now suffer. | The old Fenric, the defender of his mistress' children, can still be seen in the unyielding devotion a Werewolf shows to those it considers one of its own. The Silver Flame was not wrong in killing many of the Werewolves. A large number of them were, indeed, in the thrall of the Thorn of Rage. It was the failure to consider the softer side of the patron animal that brought down the hate they now suffer. | ||
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− | + | == '''The Fox Lord''': Nogitsune, the Tactician == | |
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'''Alignment''': Neutral Evil (often tends towards True or Chaotic Neutral) | '''Alignment''': Neutral Evil (often tends towards True or Chaotic Neutral) | ||
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'''Associated Moon''': Rhaan | '''Associated Moon''': Rhaan | ||
− | Nogitsune was created to be the brains behind the Animal Lords. Managing the battle between the Demons of Khyber and the Angels of Siberys required a cunning mind and a willingness to do what one must. The Fox Lord, by directing the energies of | + | Nogitsune was created to be the brains behind the Animal Lords. Managing the battle between the Demons of Khyber and the Angels of Siberys required a cunning mind and a willingness to do what one must. The Fox Lord, by directing the energies of its brethren, held the balance for countless aeons, but even Eberron knew such an effort was ultimately futile. |
− | Nyarlathotep took the Tactician and twisted | + | Nyarlathotep took the Tactician and twisted its brilliance into an endless Vanity. The Thorn of Pride is exceptionally potent among the heirs of the Animal Lords, driving those at its mercy to untold heights to avenge a wrong, real or perceived. Nogitsune's pride brought it to commit atrocities that stood out even in the carnage and madness of the Demon Age, slaughtering Dragons and Couatl alike in an effort to quench the burning desire for revenge after every loss. It is thought that this is the reason for the Werefox Curse's minimal spread, even among Shifters. Too many members brought ruination upon them. |
− | The old Nogitsune is | + | The old Nogitsune is beginning to reemerge, and is finding it harder and harder to completely disregard considerations other than "how does this benefit me and mine". He has only one living heir in Thelia, a Fox Shifter. His consciousness has also been partially boud within a magical body known as Karin by the Fallen Angel Pyriel. This extraordinarily limited ability to maeuver has led him to be frustrated at most every one of his plans so far, though this may be changing. |
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+ | == '''The Rabbit Lord''': God Usagi, the Healer == | ||
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'''Alignment''': CG (shifts to LG when facing Evil) | '''Alignment''': CG (shifts to LG when facing Evil) | ||
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Because of this, the Thorn of Loneliness is perhaps the least outright Evil of the Thorns, at least in regards to its effect on the world. Those under the Thorn's influence can become paralyzed with loneliness, and crave companionship and physical contact almost as much as, if not moreso than, food. | Because of this, the Thorn of Loneliness is perhaps the least outright Evil of the Thorns, at least in regards to its effect on the world. Those under the Thorn's influence can become paralyzed with loneliness, and crave companionship and physical contact almost as much as, if not moreso than, food. | ||
− | It seems Usagi may be regaining its sanity, but the road is bound to be long. | + | It seems Usagi may be regaining its sanity, but the road is bound to be long. It's only heirs currently alive are a pair of Rabbit shifters, Maya and Marie, and a Vampire clone of Marie's named Muffin whos connection is tenuous at best. |
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− | ''' | + | == '''The Stag Lord''': Herne, the Hunter == |
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'''Alignment''': Neutral Evil (was originally True Neutral) | '''Alignment''': Neutral Evil (was originally True Neutral) | ||
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Nyarlathotep took this love of nature and twisted it into a deep seated hate of all who disfigured it. The Thorn of Defilement was the result. Particularly devastating when a Druid Werestag or Stag Shifter fell to its effects, it more often than not resulted in the wholesale destruction of the very land they had hoped to defend. In fact, the first known Blighters were actually Werestags. | Nyarlathotep took this love of nature and twisted it into a deep seated hate of all who disfigured it. The Thorn of Defilement was the result. Particularly devastating when a Druid Werestag or Stag Shifter fell to its effects, it more often than not resulted in the wholesale destruction of the very land they had hoped to defend. In fact, the first known Blighters were actually Werestags. | ||
− | + | Whether or not Herne could have redeemed itself will forever be unknown, as its entire line was completely wiped out by the Silver Claw. The resulting wrenching separation from the Material Plane (and thus its creator) caused it to go completely mad, and was only stopped by [[Melissa D'Deneith|Melissa]], [[Karin]], and Jaina's efforts against it (plus some luck). The heart and body have been separated, the heart in Melissa's possession and the body (in spirit form) is in [[Lord Shadowspawn]]'s. | |
− | == '''The Ursine Lord''' == | + | == '''The Ursine Lord''': Hashmalim, the Judge == |
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'''Alignment''': Lawful Neutral (was once Lawful Good) | '''Alignment''': Lawful Neutral (was once Lawful Good) | ||
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− | == '''The Raven Lord''' | + | == '''The Raven Lord''': Shemhazi; the Loremaster == |
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'''Alignment''': Lawful Evil (used to be Lawful Neutral) | '''Alignment''': Lawful Evil (used to be Lawful Neutral) | ||
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− | == '''The Cat Lord''' == | + | == '''The Cat Lord''': Tigyra, the Scout == |
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'''Alignment''': True Neutral (shifts between Lawful Evil and Chaotic Good, was originally only CG) | '''Alignment''': True Neutral (shifts between Lawful Evil and Chaotic Good, was originally only CG) | ||
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− | == '''The Boar Lord''' == | + | == '''The Boar Lord''': Yumiko; the Berzerker == |
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'''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally Chaotic Neutral) | '''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally Chaotic Neutral) | ||
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− | == '''The Crocodile Lord''' == | + | == '''The Crocodile Lord''': Saturos; The Devourer == |
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'''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally Chaotic Neutral) | '''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally Chaotic Neutral) | ||
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− | == '''The Ape Lord''' == | + | == '''The Ape Lord''': Kothan; The Builder == |
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'''Alignment''': Lawful Evil (was originally Lawful Neutral) | '''Alignment''': Lawful Evil (was originally Lawful Neutral) | ||
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− | == '''The Horse Lord''' == | + | == '''The Horse Lord''': Rin; The Noble == |
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'''Alignment''': Lawful Evil (was originally Lawful Neutral) | '''Alignment''': Lawful Evil (was originally Lawful Neutral) | ||
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− | == '''The Rat Lord''' == | + | == '''The Rat Lord''': Corcus; The Skulker == |
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− | '''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally | + | '''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally True Neutral) |
'''Associated Moon''': Sypheros | '''Associated Moon''': Sypheros | ||
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'''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally Chaotic Neutral) | '''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally Chaotic Neutral) | ||
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'''Associated Moon''': Barrakas | '''Associated Moon''': Barrakas | ||
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