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 * Working blackmail, indirect manipulation, information management and the like.
 * Being subtle, cunning or indirect in social and political arenas. Defending yourself against the intrigues of others.
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	The Lore of Words concerns itself with understanding and perceiving the magic inherent in language. Magics of communication and of naming are within the reach of lesser magi and with increasing mastery the lore allows for subtle magics that influence the speech or thoughts of others. Wiht increasing mastery, the Lore becomes less subtle, taking words and infusing them with the celestial power of the draconic elder. These suspires use words like swords, cutting deep into the conscious mind.		The Lore of Words concerns itself with understanding and perceiving the magic inherent in language. Magics of communication and of naming are within the reach of lesser magi and with increasing mastery the lore allows for subtle magics that influence the speech or thoughts of others. Wiht increasing mastery, the Lore becomes less subtle, taking words and infusing them with the celestial power of the draconic elder. These suspires use words like swords, cutting deep into the conscious mind.

	* '''Arete 1~~-10~~: Perception and Protection'''		* '''Arete 1+: Perception and Protection'''
	The dragon can now use his suspires to tell truth from lies, to translate words spoken or written in any language, to spot the unintentional truths hidden behind spoken words, and to recognise spoken magics in all their forms. He can also now shield his mind and those of his colleagues to render them immune to the effects of the Lore of Words. He can use his spells to break existing magical influences on others.		The dragon can now use his suspires to tell truth from lies, to translate words spoken or written in any language, to spot the unintentional truths hidden behind spoken words, and to recognise spoken magics in all their forms. He can also now shield his mind and those of his colleagues to render them immune to the effects of the Lore of Words. He can use his spells to break existing magical influences on others.

	* '''Arete 11~~-20~~: Communication and Naming'''		* '''Arete 11+: Communication and Naming'''
	With a spell the dragon can send his words to a distant message recepient, with the message travelling as fast as the wind is blowing. The dragon cab also cast spells to name a creature within line of sight, immediately learning the calling name that the creature identifies himself with. Other magics might make your words heard above any background noises, or using mirrors or crystal globes to facilitate long distance conversations. He can also turn his spoken words into writing (by speaking over a prepared book or scroll), and he can make written words speak out loud.		With a spell the dragon can send his words to a distant message recepient, with the message travelling as fast as the wind is blowing. The dragon cab also cast spells to name a creature within line of sight, immediately learning the calling name that the creature identifies himself with. Other magics might make your words heard above any background noises, or using mirrors or crystal globes to facilitate long distance conversations. He can also turn his spoken words into writing (by speaking over a prepared book or scroll), and he can make written words speak out loud.

	* '''Arete 21~~-30~~: Subtle Influences'''		* '''Arete 21+: Subtle Influences'''
	A dragon can now bind a target to speak only truth, though he cannot force a target to speak. He can make a target remember his words whether he wants to or not. He can make the words of another sound beguiling or discordant. He can make others feel a surge of emotion, though he can't force them to act on that emotion.		A dragon can now bind a target to speak only truth, though he cannot force a target to speak. He can make a target remember his words whether he wants to or not. He can make the words of another sound beguiling or discordant. He can make others feel a surge of emotion, though he can't force them to act on that emotion.

	* '''Arete 31~~-50~~: Strong Influences'''		* '''Arete 31+: Strong Influences'''
	A dragon can now force a target to silence, or force him to answer a question that is asked of him, while bound to truth. He can empower his words so they have the weight of magic behind them, dramatically increasing his powers of persuasion.		A dragon can now force a target to silence, or force him to answer a question that is asked of him, while bound to truth. He can empower his words so they have the weight of magic behind them, dramatically increasing his powers of persuasion.

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	The Lore of Binding is the sorcery of social contracts and traditions. This Lore is considered weak by some sorcerers, as so much of it depends on the agreement and consent of all effected by it spells. Ambassador-Courtiers know better: agreement and consent are nebulous things, easily manipulated by a wily courtier, and the spells themselves enforce civilised behaviour with arcane power. With increasing mastery, a Binder can manipulate the celestial laws, working on agreements made by the gods and primordial forces.		The Lore of Binding is the sorcery of social contracts and traditions. This Lore is considered weak by some sorcerers, as so much of it depends on the agreement and consent of all effected by it spells. Ambassador-Courtiers know better: agreement and consent are nebulous things, easily manipulated by a wily courtier, and the spells themselves enforce civilised behaviour with arcane power. With increasing mastery, a Binder can manipulate the celestial laws, working on agreements made by the gods and primordial forces.

	* '''Arete 1~~-10~~: Perception and Protection'''		* '''Arete 1+: Perception and Protection'''
	The Dragon can now perceive Contract Marks wherever they may be, and can interpret them to reveal exactly what bindings are in place. The Dragon can also shield himself and allies to ensure that they are protected from being marked against their will, and can never be affected by Binding magics unless he agrees.		The Dragon can now perceive Contract Marks wherever they may be, and can interpret them to reveal exactly what bindings are in place. The Dragon can also shield himself and allies to ensure that they are protected from being marked against their will, and can never be affected by Binding magics unless he agrees.

	* '''Arete 11~~-20~~: Consensual Bindings / Minor Punishments'''		* '''Arete 11+: Consensual Bindings / Minor Punishments'''
	The Dragon can now work with consensual contracts of all sort - he can turn a spoken word into an arcane oath, or a promise into a binding geas. Common effects include oaths of brotherhood, oaths of enmity and claims of hospitality. Those who transgress against such bindings are punished by the magics with minor effects - for example, visible and permanent brandings as an oathbreaker, being prevented from flying for a year or suffering moderate injuries. With magic of this level the parties must vocally agree to the conditions of the binding in the dragon's presence. Critically though, they need not be sincere in their agreement, or aware that magical enforcement is going to be placed. A would be poisoner who offers hospitality to his guests can be bound, even if he offered it with the plan to later break his word.		The Dragon can now work with consensual contracts of all sort - he can turn a spoken word into an arcane oath, or a promise into a binding geas. Common effects include oaths of brotherhood, oaths of enmity and claims of hospitality. Those who transgress against such bindings are punished by the magics with minor effects - for example, visible and permanent brandings as an oathbreaker, being prevented from flying for a year or suffering moderate injuries. With magic of this level the parties must vocally agree to the conditions of the binding in the dragon's presence. Critically though, they need not be sincere in their agreement, or aware that magical enforcement is going to be placed. A would be poisoner who offers hospitality to his guests can be bound, even if he offered it with the plan to later break his word.

	* '''Arete 21~~-30~~: Negation and Modification'''		* '''Arete 21+: Negation and Modification'''
	The Dragon can now undo or adjust pre-existing bindings, though this usually requires a contest of arcane strength against the magus who first placed them.		The Dragon can now undo or adjust pre-existing bindings, though this usually requires a contest of arcane strength against the magus who first placed them.

	* '''Arete 31~~-50~~: Forced Bindings / Major Punishments'''		* '''Arete 31+: Forced Bindings / Major Punishments'''
	The dragon can now force bindings on a target, for example forbidding them to enter a certain area, forcing them to obey a geas given to them or demanding hospitality where none is offered. Such effects generally require a contest of arcane power, however.		The dragon can now force bindings on a target, for example forbidding them to enter a certain area, forcing them to obey a geas given to them or demanding hospitality where none is offered. Such effects generally require a contest of arcane power, however.
	The dragon can also append major punishments to any bindings he creates - for example, permanent blindness, severe injury, crippled flight or infertility. Needless to say, dragons do not force bindings on each other lightly... doing so is as harsh a crime as physical assault.		The dragon can also append major punishments to any bindings he creates - for example, permanent blindness, severe injury, crippled flight or infertility. Needless to say, dragons do not force bindings on each other lightly... doing so is as harsh a crime as physical assault.

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	''Most importantly, the Argent response would lead to the assured, painful and violent death of '''Hungry-for-Battle''', the Ascendancy general in charge of the assault. That Blood Dragon had duelled with '''Voice of Reason''' no less than one hundred and fifty years ago, and left a nasty claw-scar on the Solar's left cheek. It had taken a lot of work to see the Blood Dragon moved up the list of generals to lead this raid, to assure that the Ascendancy force would be inadequate for the job, to make sure that the Argent had a pathological hatred of Blood Dragons and to position the surrounding factions so that the Ascendancy would be cut off from retreat after this attack. It had been a lot of work, but it had been worth every iota of effort.''		''Most importantly, the Argent response would lead to the assured, painful and violent death of '''Hungry-for-Battle''', the Ascendancy general in charge of the assault. That Blood Dragon had duelled with '''Voice of Reason''' no less than one hundred and fifty years ago, and left a nasty claw-scar on the Solar's left cheek. It had taken a lot of work to see the Blood Dragon moved up the list of generals to lead this raid, to assure that the Ascendancy force would be inadequate for the job, to make sure that the Argent had a pathological hatred of Blood Dragons and to position the surrounding factions so that the Ascendancy would be cut off from retreat after this attack. It had been a lot of work, but it had been worth every iota of effort.''

	''Negotiation, persuasion and the art of manipulation - these were the tools and weapons of this Ambassador-Courtier, and as '''Hungry-~~Claw~~''' would soon discover, words could cut far deeper than claws.''		''Negotiation, persuasion and the art of manipulation - these were the tools and weapons of this Ambassador-Courtier, and as '''Hungry-for-Battle''' would soon discover, words could cut far deeper than claws.''
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	==The Ambassador-Courtier Lifepath==		==The Ambassador-Courtier Lifepath==

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	The Lore of Binding is the sorcery of social contracts and traditions. This Lore is considered weak by some sorcerers, as so much of it depends on the agreement and consent of all effected by it spells. Ambassador-Courtiers know better: agreement and consent are nebulous things, easily manipulated by a wily courtier, and the spells themselves enforce civilised behaviour with arcane power. With increasing mastery, a Binder can manipulate the celestial laws, working on agreements made by the gods and primordial forces.		The Lore of Binding is the sorcery of social contracts and traditions. This Lore is considered weak by some sorcerers, as so much of it depends on the agreement and consent of all effected by it spells. Ambassador-Courtiers know better: agreement and consent are nebulous things, easily manipulated by a wily courtier, and the spells themselves enforce civilised behaviour with arcane power. With increasing mastery, a Binder can manipulate the celestial laws, working on agreements made by the gods and primordial forces.

	* '''Arete 1-10: ~~Recording Agreement~~'''		* '''Arete 1-10: Perception and Protection'''
	~~With magic of this level, the~~ Dragon can now ~~create contracts between parties~~ and ~~record~~ them ~~magically, etching the terms of the agreement invisibly on a dragon or mortal's mystic essence~~. ~~Such "Contract Marks"~~ are ~~invisible save to those involved in the agreement~~, and ~~have no power to bind at all~~.		The Dragon can now perceive Contract Marks wherever they may be, and can interpret them to reveal exactly what bindings are in place. The Dragon can also shield himself and allies to ensure that they are protected from being marked against their will, and can never be affected by Binding magics unless he agrees.

	* '''Arete 11-20: ~~Perception and Protection~~'''		* '''Arete 11-20: Consensual Bindings / Minor Punishments'''
	The Dragon can now ~~perceive Contract Marks wherever they may be~~, and ~~can interpret them to reveal exactly what~~ bindings are in ~~place~~. ~~The Dragon can also shield himself and allies to ensure that~~ they ~~are protected from being marked against~~ their ~~will~~, ~~and can never~~ be ~~affected by Binding magics unless he agrees~~. ~~The Dragon~~ can even ~~undo pre-existing bindings, though this usually requires a contest of arcane strength against~~ the ~~magus who first placed them~~.		The Dragon can now work with consensual contracts of all sort - he can turn a spoken word into an arcane oath, or a promise into a binding geas. Common effects include oaths of brotherhood, oaths of enmity and claims of hospitality. Those who transgress against such bindings are punished by the magics with minor effects - for example, visible and permanent brandings as an oathbreaker, being prevented from flying for a year or suffering moderate injuries. With magic of this level the parties must vocally agree to the conditions of the binding in the dragon's presence. Critically though, they need not be sincere in their agreement, or aware that magical enforcement is going to be placed. A would be poisoner who offers hospitality to his guests can be bound, even if he offered it with the plan to later break his word.

	* '''Arete 21-30: ~~Consensual Bindings / Minor Punishments~~'''		* '''Arete 21-30: Negation and Modification'''
	The Dragon can now ~~work with consensual contracts of all sort~~ - ~~he can turn a spoken word into an arcane oath~~, or a ~~promise into a binding geas. Common effects include oaths~~ of ~~brotherhood, oaths of enmity and claims of hospitality. Those who transgress~~ against ~~such bindings are punished by~~ the magics with minor effects - for example, visible and permanent brandings as an oathbreaker, being prevented from flying for a year or suffering moderate injuries. With magic of this level the parties must vocally agree to the conditions of the binding in the dragon's presence. Critically though, they need not be sincere in their agreement, or aware that magical enforcement is going to be placed~~. A would be poisoner who offers hospitality to his guests can be bound, even if he offered it with the plan to later break his word~~.		The Dragon can now undo or adjust pre-existing bindings, though this usually requires a contest of arcane strength against the magus who first placed them.

	* '''Arete 31-50: Forced Bindings / Major Punishments'''		* '''Arete 31-50: Forced Bindings / Major Punishments'''

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	''Negotiation, persuasion and the art of manipulation - these were the tools and weapons of this Ambassador-Courtier, and as '''Hungry-Claw''' would soon discover, words could cut far deeper than claws.''		''Negotiation, persuasion and the art of manipulation - these were the tools and weapons of this Ambassador-Courtier, and as '''Hungry-Claw''' would soon discover, words could cut far deeper than claws.''
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	==The Ambassador-Courtier Lifepath==		==The Ambassador-Courtier Lifepath==

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	Whereas a human might be pleased to persuade an adversary to adopt a certain course of action for the next year, or to socially outmanoeuvre someone in court, Dragons play out their social conflicts on far greater levels. With words in the right places, a dragon can cause kingdoms to topple or enemies to be ostracised from society. They can smear the most loved hero as a traitor, or bring the most unlikely allies into the fold. Likewise, a Dragon will happily work over much larger timescales to achieve his goals, recognising that a major victory that takes one hundred and fifty years is likely worth a lot more than one hundred and fifty trivial victories that take a year each.		Whereas a human might be pleased to persuade an adversary to adopt a certain course of action for the next year, or to socially outmanoeuvre someone in court, Dragons play out their social conflicts on far greater levels. With words in the right places, a dragon can cause kingdoms to topple or enemies to be ostracised from society. They can smear the most loved hero as a traitor, or bring the most unlikely allies into the fold. Likewise, a Dragon will happily work over much larger timescales to achieve his goals, recognising that a major victory that takes one hundred and fifty years is likely worth a lot more than one hundred and fifty trivial victories that take a year each.
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	=Edges=		=Edges=
	==Skills==		==Skills==
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	* Working blackmail, indirect manipulation, information management and the like.		* Working blackmail, indirect manipulation, information management and the like.
	* Being subtle, cunning or indirect in social and political arenas. Defending yourself against the intrigues of others.		* Being subtle, cunning or indirect in social and political arenas. Defending yourself against the intrigues of others.
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	==Powers==		==Powers==

			This ''Lifepath'' does not have any special ''Powers'' associated with it.
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	Note that having this Edge isn't a prerequisite for becoming familiar with another culture - the GM could rule that if you spend enough time immersed in another culture you'll become pretty much native to it. Rather, having this edge lets you automatically keep expanding your cultural nous, as well as retaining and updating your knowledge of already familiar cultures as time passes.		Note that having this Edge isn't a prerequisite for becoming familiar with another culture - the GM could rule that if you spend enough time immersed in another culture you'll become pretty much native to it. Rather, having this edge lets you automatically keep expanding your cultural nous, as well as retaining and updating your knowledge of already familiar cultures as time passes.
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	* '''Arete 51+: Primordial Law / Divine Punishments'''		* '''Arete 51+: Primordial Law / Divine Punishments'''
	The dragon can now		The dragon can now make judgments against those who have sinned against primordial law, and can hand out powerful and severe punishments. Crimes in the eyes of primordial law include kinslaying, the murder of hatchlings and sexual intercourse outside of Breed, as well as "lesser" crimes such as betrayal of hospitality and breaking sworn oaths. It is up the GM to deem what can be deemed a crime against Primordial Law, but it should be noted that it is not affected by te subjetcive judgment or morality of either the mage or the perpetrator. Against the lawbreakers, the mage can now inflict terrible punishments, including curses that are handed down through the generations, condemnation of the soul to hell, or infliction of madness or crippling disability.
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	==Techniques==		==Techniques==

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	The dragon can now get straight into a target's mind with nothing but words. He can mind control, giving orders that cannot be refused. He can speaks mad words to inflict temporary insanity. He can shape someone's perceptions or memories by describing images to them. He can create written works that are so fascinating that the weak willed cannot do anything else till they are done reading.		The dragon can now get straight into a target's mind with nothing but words. He can mind control, giving orders that cannot be refused. He can speaks mad words to inflict temporary insanity. He can shape someone's perceptions or memories by describing images to them. He can create written works that are so fascinating that the weak willed cannot do anything else till they are done reading.

	==The Lore of Binding==		===The Lore of Binding===

	The Lore of Binding is the sorcery of social contracts and traditions. This Lore is considered weak by some sorcerers, as so much of it depends on the agreement and consent of all effected by it spells. Ambassador-Courtiers know better: agreement and consent are nebulous things, easily manipulated by a wily courtier, and the spells themselves enforce civilised behaviour with arcane power. With increasing mastery, a Binder can manipulate the celestial laws, working on agreements made by the gods and primordial forces.		The Lore of Binding is the sorcery of social contracts and traditions. This Lore is considered weak by some sorcerers, as so much of it depends on the agreement and consent of all effected by it spells. Ambassador-Courtiers know better: agreement and consent are nebulous things, easily manipulated by a wily courtier, and the spells themselves enforce civilised behaviour with arcane power. With increasing mastery, a Binder can manipulate the celestial laws, working on agreements made by the gods and primordial forces.

	* '''Arete 1-10: Recording Agreement'''		* '''Arete 1-10: Recording Agreement'''
			With magic of this level, the Dragon can now create contracts between parties and record them magically, etching the terms of the agreement invisibly on a dragon or mortal's mystic essence. Such "Contract Marks" are invisible save to those involved in the agreement, and have no power to bind at all.

	* '''Arete 11-20: Perception and Protection'''		* '''Arete 11-20: Perception and Protection'''
			The Dragon can now perceive Contract Marks wherever they may be, and can interpret them to reveal exactly what bindings are in place. The Dragon can also shield himself and allies to ensure that they are protected from being marked against their will, and can never be affected by Binding magics unless he agrees. The Dragon can even undo pre-existing bindings, though this usually requires a contest of arcane strength against the magus who first placed them.

	* '''Arete 21-30: Consensual Bindings / Minor Punishments ~~and Benefits~~'''		* '''Arete 21-30: Consensual Bindings / Minor Punishments'''
			The Dragon can now work with consensual contracts of all sort - he can turn a spoken word into an arcane oath, or a promise into a binding geas. Common effects include oaths of brotherhood, oaths of enmity and claims of hospitality. Those who transgress against such bindings are punished by the magics with minor effects - for example, visible and permanent brandings as an oathbreaker, being prevented from flying for a year or suffering moderate injuries. With magic of this level the parties must vocally agree to the conditions of the binding in the dragon's presence. Critically though, they need not be sincere in their agreement, or aware that magical enforcement is going to be placed. A would be poisoner who offers hospitality to his guests can be bound, even if he offered it with the plan to later break his word.

	* '''Arete 31-50: Forced Bindings / Major Punishments ~~and Benefits~~'''		* '''Arete 31-50: Forced Bindings / Major Punishments'''
			The dragon can now force bindings on a target, for example forbidding them to enter a certain area, forcing them to obey a geas given to them or demanding hospitality where none is offered. Such effects generally require a contest of arcane power, however.
			The dragon can also append major punishments to any bindings he creates - for example, permanent blindness, severe injury, crippled flight or infertility. Needless to say, dragons do not force bindings on each other lightly... doing so is as harsh a crime as physical assault.

	* '''Arete 51+: Primordial Law / Divine Punishments ~~and Benefits~~'''		* '''Arete 51+: Primordial Law / Divine Punishments'''
			The dragon can now
	* '''Oath of Brotherhood''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	To cast this spell, the Dragon must breath into the mouth of another Dragon, then inhale their breath afterwards. Both must then speak the words "I swear you are as my kin." After this spell is cast, the Ambassador-Courtier cannot offer violence to his sworn brother, or vice versa. Any physical violence of any sort immediately curses the offending party, marking him with glowing runes of treachery, that burn into his flesh permanently scarring him and reducing him to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'', but immediately ending the spell's effect (thus freeing the other to engage in violence as they will). The ~~spell is ineffective on anyone who has slain an immediate member of their own family (i.e. brother, sister, child or parent), and simply will not work in those circumstances. Similarly, if a~~ dragon ~~bound by the Oath of Brotherhood kills an immediate member of his own family, the Oath's effects end, and an instant pang of emotional pain is felt by both of the Oathbound.~~

	* '''Claim Hospitality''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	To cast this spell, the Dragon must be invited into the home, lair or domain of another being, and freely offered something to eat. The Ambassador-Courtier then speaks the words "I accept hospitality." After this spell is cast, the Ambassador-Courtier cannot offer violence to his host, or vice versa. Similarly, those who are under the host's command, or in the Ambassador's retinue cannot harm each other, or be harmed by each other. Any physical violence of any sort immediately curses the offending party, marking him with glowing runes of treachery, that burn into his flesh permanently scarring him and reducing him to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'', but immediately ending the spell's effect (thus freeing the mystic binding of others, allowing them to engage in violence as they will).

	* '''Sanctum''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	To cast this spell, the Dragon must select a Sanctum object that is inscribed with mystic runes (this could be a skull, a gem, a rock, or whatever). The Dragon then breathes on it, whispering the words ''"I swear that I submit to the Sanctum, and I will draw no blood."'' Any other Dragons in the vicinity can then do the same, and the Sanctum object will glow slightly with each utterance. For twenty four hours afterwards, none of the Dragons who participated in the ritual may draw blood from any of the other Dragons who were part of the ritual, so long as they are within a ten mile radius of the Sanctum object. Destroying the Sanctum object negates the effect, so Ambassador-Courtiers who wish their Sanctum to have any meaning pick suitably resilience objects. Any Dragon bound by the ritual who does draw blood blasted by arcane energy and reduced to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'' by the magics of the ritual, and the effect of the Sanctum spell is immediately ended.

	~~==The Greater Lore of Binding==~~


	* '''Justice of the Wheel of Heaven''' (3 point) ''(3 Arcane Energy, Expend three 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	As he casts this spell, the Dragon points at a target, and pronounces that the target has committed a terrible sin - for example ''"I name thee kinslayer"''. If the accusation is correct, then the force of heaven strikes that individual, causing his limbs and wings to be crippled, and his Physical Resilience to be reduced to 0 ''(incapacitated)''. However, should the accusation be false, then the backlash of the spell will deal 3 points of Physical Resilience damage to the casting dragon. Only a few select divine crimes can be named and punished by this spell. They include: kinslaying, killing hatchlings, siring or bearing a Harlequin hatchling and raping another dragon.

	* '''Oath Freely Given''' (3 point) ''(3 Arcane Energy, Expend three 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The Dragon can only cast this spell as a reaction, when someone speaks a statement of intent within earshot of himself. If successfully cast, that statement is taken to have the force of an oath. If the speaker breaks that oath then he will be struck down with arcane energy, and his Physical Resilience to be reduced to 0 ''(incapacitated)''. The speaker is aware of being mystically bound in this way.

	* '''Seat of Neutrality''' (3 point) ''(3 Arcane Energy, Expend three 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The Dragon seats himself on the ground, then exhales, and surrounds himself with a halo of silver light. This light remains around him for the next hour, and while it is in place he is both immune to violence, and incapable of it. No direct attack (arcane of physical) is able to harm him, and he can make no direct attack he makes is capable of harming anyone else. Two exceptions apply to this. First, if the dragon moves from the spot where he cast the spell (whether by walking or flying or other modes of transport) the spell ends immediately. Second, the spell offers no protection or control over indirect attacks or environmental damage.

	==Techniques==		==Techniques==

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Suspires

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	The Lore of Words concerns itself with understanding and perceiving the magic inherent in language. Magics of communication and of naming are within the reach of lesser magi and with increasing mastery the lore allows for subtle magics that influence the speech or thoughts of others. Wiht increasing mastery, the Lore becomes less subtle, taking words and infusing them with the celestial power of the draconic elder. These suspires use words like swords, cutting deep into the conscious mind.		The Lore of Words concerns itself with understanding and perceiving the magic inherent in language. Magics of communication and of naming are within the reach of lesser magi and with increasing mastery the lore allows for subtle magics that influence the speech or thoughts of others. Wiht increasing mastery, the Lore becomes less subtle, taking words and infusing them with the celestial power of the draconic elder. These suspires use words like swords, cutting deep into the conscious mind.

	* '''Arete 1-10: Communication and Naming'''		* '''Arete 1-10: Perception and Protection'''
			The dragon can now use his suspires to tell truth from lies, to translate words spoken or written in any language, to spot the unintentional truths hidden behind spoken words, and to recognise spoken magics in all their forms. He can also now shield his mind and those of his colleagues to render them immune to the effects of the Lore of Words. He can use his spells to break existing magical influences on others.

			* '''Arete 11-20: Communication and Naming'''
	With a spell the dragon can send his words to a distant message recepient, with the message travelling as fast as the wind is blowing. The dragon cab also cast spells to name a creature within line of sight, immediately learning the calling name that the creature identifies himself with. Other magics might make your words heard above any background noises, or using mirrors or crystal globes to facilitate long distance conversations. He can also turn his spoken words into writing (by speaking over a prepared book or scroll), and he can make written words speak out loud.		With a spell the dragon can send his words to a distant message recepient, with the message travelling as fast as the wind is blowing. The dragon cab also cast spells to name a creature within line of sight, immediately learning the calling name that the creature identifies himself with. Other magics might make your words heard above any background noises, or using mirrors or crystal globes to facilitate long distance conversations. He can also turn his spoken words into writing (by speaking over a prepared book or scroll), and he can make written words speak out loud.

	* '''Arete 11-20: Perception and Protection'''
	The dragon can now use his suspires to tell truth from lies, to translate words spoken or written in any language, to spot the unintentional truths hidden behind spoken words, and to recognise spoken magics in all their forms. He can also now shield his mind and those of his colleagues to render them immune to the effects of the Lore of Words. He can use his spells to break existing magical influences on others.

	* '''Arete 21-30: Subtle Influences'''		* '''Arete 21-30: Subtle Influences'''

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The Lesser Lore of Binding

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	''The Lesser Lore of Binding is the sorcery of social contracts and traditions. This Lesser Lore is considered weak by some sorcerers, as so much of it depends on the agreement and consent of all effected by it spells. Ambassador-Courtiers know better: agreement and consent are nebulous things, easily manipulated by a wily courtier, and the spells themselves enforce civilised behaviour with arcane power.''		''The Lesser Lore of Binding is the sorcery of social contracts and traditions. This Lesser Lore is considered weak by some sorcerers, as so much of it depends on the agreement and consent of all effected by it spells. Ambassador-Courtiers know better: agreement and consent are nebulous things, easily manipulated by a wily courtier, and the spells themselves enforce civilised behaviour with arcane power.''

	* '''Oath of Brotherhood''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend 5+ on Pneuma Dice)''		* '''Oath of Brotherhood''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	To cast this spell, the Dragon must breath into the mouth of another Dragon, then inhale their breath afterwards. Both must then speak the words "I swear you are as my kin." After this spell is cast, the Ambassador-Courtier cannot offer violence to his sworn brother, or vice versa. Any physical violence of any sort immediately curses the offending party, marking him with glowing runes of treachery, that burn into his flesh permanently scarring him and reducing him to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'', but immediately ending the spell's effect (thus freeing the other to engage in violence as they will). The spell is ineffective on anyone who has slain an immediate member of their own family (i.e. brother, sister, child or parent), and simply will not work in those circumstances. Similarly, if a dragon bound by the Oath of Brotherhood kills an immediate member of his own family, the Oath's effects end, and an instant pang of emotional pain is felt by both of the Oathbound.		To cast this spell, the Dragon must breath into the mouth of another Dragon, then inhale their breath afterwards. Both must then speak the words "I swear you are as my kin." After this spell is cast, the Ambassador-Courtier cannot offer violence to his sworn brother, or vice versa. Any physical violence of any sort immediately curses the offending party, marking him with glowing runes of treachery, that burn into his flesh permanently scarring him and reducing him to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'', but immediately ending the spell's effect (thus freeing the other to engage in violence as they will). The spell is ineffective on anyone who has slain an immediate member of their own family (i.e. brother, sister, child or parent), and simply will not work in those circumstances. Similarly, if a dragon bound by the Oath of Brotherhood kills an immediate member of his own family, the Oath's effects end, and an instant pang of emotional pain is felt by both of the Oathbound.

	* '''Claim Hospitality''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend 5+ on Pneuma Dice)''		* '''Claim Hospitality''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	To cast this spell, the Dragon must be invited into the home, lair or domain of another being, and freely offered something to eat. The Ambassador-Courtier then speaks the words "I accept hospitality." After this spell is cast, the Ambassador-Courtier cannot offer violence to his host, or vice versa. Similarly, those who are under the host's command, or in the Ambassador's retinue cannot harm each other, or be harmed by each other. Any physical violence of any sort immediately curses the offending party, marking him with glowing runes of treachery, that burn into his flesh permanently scarring him and reducing him to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'', but immediately ending the spell's effect (thus freeing the mystic binding of others, allowing them to engage in violence as they will).		To cast this spell, the Dragon must be invited into the home, lair or domain of another being, and freely offered something to eat. The Ambassador-Courtier then speaks the words "I accept hospitality." After this spell is cast, the Ambassador-Courtier cannot offer violence to his host, or vice versa. Similarly, those who are under the host's command, or in the Ambassador's retinue cannot harm each other, or be harmed by each other. Any physical violence of any sort immediately curses the offending party, marking him with glowing runes of treachery, that burn into his flesh permanently scarring him and reducing him to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'', but immediately ending the spell's effect (thus freeing the mystic binding of others, allowing them to engage in violence as they will).

	* '''Sanctum''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend 5+ on Pneuma Dice)''		* '''Sanctum''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	To cast this spell, the Dragon must select a Sanctum object that is inscribed with mystic runes (this could be a skull, a gem, a rock, or whatever). The Dragon then breathes on it, whispering the words ''"I swear that I submit to the Sanctum, and I will draw no blood."'' Any other Dragons in the vicinity can then do the same, and the Sanctum object will glow slightly with each utterance. For twenty four hours afterwards, none of the Dragons who participated in the ritual may draw blood from any of the other Dragons who were part of the ritual, so long as they are within a ten mile radius of the Sanctum object. Destroying the Sanctum object negates the effect, so Ambassador-Courtiers who wish their Sanctum to have any meaning pick suitably resilience objects. Any Dragon bound by the ritual who does draw blood blasted by arcane energy and reduced to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'' by the magics of the ritual, and the effect of the Sanctum spell is immediately ended.		To cast this spell, the Dragon must select a Sanctum object that is inscribed with mystic runes (this could be a skull, a gem, a rock, or whatever). The Dragon then breathes on it, whispering the words ''"I swear that I submit to the Sanctum, and I will draw no blood."'' Any other Dragons in the vicinity can then do the same, and the Sanctum object will glow slightly with each utterance. For twenty four hours afterwards, none of the Dragons who participated in the ritual may draw blood from any of the other Dragons who were part of the ritual, so long as they are within a ten mile radius of the Sanctum object. Destroying the Sanctum object negates the effect, so Ambassador-Courtiers who wish their Sanctum to have any meaning pick suitably resilience objects. Any Dragon bound by the ritual who does draw blood blasted by arcane energy and reduced to Physical Resilience 0 ''(incapacitated)'' by the magics of the ritual, and the effect of the Sanctum spell is immediately ended.


	==The Greater Lore of Binding==		==The Greater Lore of Binding==