Age of Dragons: Pure Dragons - Revision history

Asklepios at 15:01, 26 June 2009

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Asklepios: /* Lifepaths and the Pure Dragons */

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Lifepaths and the Pure Dragons

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	Almost all Pure Dragons will spend at least some time as a [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sage]], often serving the ''White Archive of Kalarn''. The ''White Archive'' is recognised by all (even enemies) to be the greatest library in all the realm, and is both a centre of learning and also a temple to the aspect of the Mother Goddess as keeper of knowledge and truth.		Almost all Pure Dragons will spend at least some time as a [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sage]], often serving the ''White Archive of Kalarn''. The ''White Archive'' is recognised by all (even enemies) to be the greatest library in all the realm, and is both a centre of learning and also a temple to the aspect of the Mother Goddess as keeper of knowledge and truth.

	Equally noble is the calling of the [[Age of Dragons: Warmaster\|Warmaster]], especially when in service of the faith as a ''Bright Crusaders'' or ''Templars of the Faith''. Traditionally the Templars gather in citadels deep in the desert, hardening themselves and learning the arts of war. They know that they are not as physically strong as ~~some~~ breeds, so tend to favour weaponmastery and strategy over brute force. The elite of the mortal armies of Kalarn also train here as ''Swords of the Goddess'' - like their draconic leaders, they are not as great in numbers as some armies, but they more than make up for this in sheer fanaticism and zealous devotion.		Equally noble is the calling of the [[Age of Dragons: Warmaster\|Warmaster]], especially when in service of the faith as a ''Bright Crusaders'' or ''Templars of the Faith''. Traditionally the Templars gather in citadels deep in the desert, hardening themselves and learning the arts of war. They know that they are not as physically strong as the more meat-headed breeds, so tend to favour weaponmastery and strategy over brute force. The elite of the mortal armies of Kalarn also train here as ''Swords of the Goddess'' - like their draconic leaders, they are not as great in numbers as some armies, but they more than make up for this in sheer fanaticism and zealous devotion.

	[[Age of Dragons: Far-sky Ranger\|Farsky Rangers]] are not uncommon, with many acting as ''Missionaries of the Faith'' as well as Alliance scouts.		[[Age of Dragons: Far-sky Ranger\|Farsky Rangers]] are not uncommon, with many acting as ''Missionaries of the Faith'' as well as Alliance scouts.

Asklepios: /* Society and Culture */

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Society and Culture

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	Pure Dragons also tend towards the scholarly, for it is well known that the Mother Goddess loved learning and wisdom. They treasure truth and the recording of truth, and are in control of the ''White Archive'', which is the largest library in the realm. Because Pure Dragons are bound to truth, only truth has any place in the White Archive. The Archive never records fiction, opinion or unsubstantiated hearsay.		Pure Dragons also tend towards the scholarly, for it is well known that the Mother Goddess loved learning and wisdom. They treasure truth and the recording of truth, and are in control of the ''White Archive'', which is the largest library in the realm. Because Pure Dragons are bound to truth, only truth has any place in the White Archive. The Archive never records fiction, opinion or unsubstantiated hearsay.

	This is not to say that ~~White~~ Dragons are all priests and sages - for their religion they are more than willing to take up other Lifepaths, and their order of ''Bright Crusaders'' have acted as the tooth and claw of the Faith for millennia, leading and supporting the million-strong mortal armies of Kalarn.		This is not to say that the Pure Dragons are all priests and sages - for their religion they are more than willing to take up other Lifepaths, and their order of ''Bright Crusaders'' have acted as the tooth and claw of the Faith for millennia, leading and supporting the million-strong mortal armies of Kalarn.

	Beyond Kalarn, scattered Pure Dragons tend to retain their disposition towards the intellectual and the pursuit of truth, if not their tendency towards faith.		Beyond Kalarn, scattered Pure Dragons tend to retain their disposition towards the intellectual and the pursuit of truth, if not their tendency towards faith.

Asklepios: /* Society and Culture */

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Society and Culture

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	==Society and Culture==		==Society and Culture==

	The primary domain of the Pure Dragons is in the southeast, where they rule over the desert land of Kalarn. Kalarn is a theocracy, ruled by a human priesthood that worships the Mother Goddess, and reveres the Pure Dragons as Her angelic emissaries. Pure Dragons are accustomed to deference and respect from the mortals that surround them, and see their rightful place as rulers of the lesser species. They ~~have little~~ doubt ~~as to~~ the ~~semi-~~divine nature of dragonkind, and see themselves as the closest to the ~~goddess~~.		The primary domain of the Pure Dragons is in the southeast, where they rule over the desert land of Kalarn. Kalarn is a theocracy, ruled by a human priesthood that worships the Mother Goddess, and reveres the Pure Dragons as Her angelic emissaries. Pure Dragons are accustomed to deference and respect from the mortals that surround them, and see their rightful place as rulers of the lesser species. They do not doubt the divine nature of dragonkind, and see themselves as the closest of all breeds to the Goddess.

	This tendency towards religion and theocracy means that within the Alliance, the Pure Dragons have gravitated towards control of the Draconic Priesthood. The ''Orthodoxy'' is ''their'' religion, and they are recognised as the spokespersons of the Faith.		This tendency towards religion and theocracy means that within the Alliance, the Pure Dragons have gravitated towards control of the Draconic Priesthood. The ''Orthodoxy'' is ''their'' religion, and they are recognised as the spokespersons of the Faith.

Asklepios: /* The Firstborn of the Goddess */

2009-06-17T17:28:04Z

The Firstborn of the Goddess

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	==The Firstborn of the Goddess==		==The Firstborn of the Goddess==

	The Pure Dragons claim that when the Mother Goddess birthed the dragons, the first that she created were the Pure, and that she tasked the Pure with rulership over the rest. They also tell that the Mother herself was white of scale, and that the Pure were made in her own image. The others (they say) are merely facets of a ~~better~~ whole ~~with~~ the Pure Dragons ~~the only dragons~~ born complete~~. They point out that when you combine the many colours of light, you end with brilliant whiteness~~.		The Pure Dragons claim that when the Mother Goddess birthed the dragons, the first that she created were the Pure, and that she tasked the Pure with rulership over the rest. They also tell that the Mother herself was white of scale, and that the Pure were made in her own image. The others (they say) are merely facets of a whole... only the Pure Dragons are born complete.

	It is somewhat unsurprising that the other Dragon Breeds regard the Pure as haughty, and that many dislike the air of superiority that the Pure adopt. However, even the most anarchic and disrespectful of dragons cannot help but grudgingly accept that there is a certain ''something'' to the Pure. As a Breed, they seem to have an aura of holiness and mystic strength about them, which lends credence to their claims of greater divinity.		It is somewhat unsurprising that the other Dragon Breeds regard the Pure as haughty, and that many dislike the air of superiority that the Pure adopt. However, even the most anarchic and disrespectful of dragons cannot help but grudgingly accept that there is a certain ''something'' to the Pure. As a Breed, they seem to have an aura of holiness and mystic strength about them, which lends credence to their claims of greater divinity.

Asklepios: /* Sphere Ratings */

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Sphere Ratings

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	===Sphere Ratings===		===Sphere Ratings===

	*'''Soma 40'''		*'''Soma 4'''
	*'''Sophia 60'''		*'''Sophia 6'''
	*'''Pneuma 50'''		*'''Pneuma 5'''

	''Pure Dragons'' value scholarship and intelligent discourse, and pride themselves on their strength of will and self discipline. Because they are perhaps a little less brawny than some draconic breeds, the Pure tend to eschew violence when possible.		''Pure Dragons'' value scholarship and intelligent discourse, and pride themselves on their strength of will and self discipline. Because they are perhaps a little less brawny than some draconic breeds, the Pure tend to eschew violence when possible.
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	===Birthrights===		===Birthrights===

Asklepios at 09:52, 8 April 2009

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	===~~Breed Weakness~~===		===Flaws===

	'''Mark of the Gray Apostate''' - A Pure Dragon is bound by mystical forces to speak only truth. Should he intentionally lie, his skin will become marred by patchy grey blotches. The Pure refer to these marked ones as ''Gray Apostates'', and regard them as sinners of the worst sort. It is not uncommon for more zealous orthodoxists to attack Gray Apostates on sight, and slaying a Gray Apostate is seen as a holy duty rather than a sin. Gray Apostates also lose their ''Blessed Form'' and ''Aegis of Faith'' birthrights. Note that the Mark does not manifest if the Pure Dragon is mind-controlled into lying, or is not aware that he is lying at the time of the lie, but it does activate even with "white lies" and with obvious fabrications (such as nonsensical statements, telling of made up stories, etc.)		'''Mark of the Gray Apostate''' - A Pure Dragon is bound by mystical forces to speak only truth. Should he intentionally lie, his skin will become marred by patchy grey blotches. The Pure refer to these marked ones as ''Gray Apostates'', and regard them as sinners of the worst sort. It is not uncommon for more zealous orthodoxists to attack Gray Apostates on sight, and slaying a Gray Apostate is seen as a holy duty rather than a sin. Gray Apostates also lose their ''Blessed Form'' and ''Aegis of Faith'' birthrights. Note that the Mark does not manifest if the Pure Dragon is mind-controlled into lying, or is not aware that he is lying at the time of the lie, but it does activate even with "white lies" and with obvious fabrications (such as nonsensical statements, telling of made up stories, etc.)

194.176.105.49: /* Outlook */

2009-04-07T16:36:03Z

Outlook

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	* '''Velvet Dragons''' - ''"They are enemies to truth: incubi and succubi who take joy in deception. The Mother Goddess created them only to test our Faith: we must prove ourselves by resisting their seductions."''		* '''Velvet Dragons''' - ''"They are enemies to truth: incubi and succubi who take joy in deception. The Mother Goddess created them only to test our Faith: we must prove ourselves by resisting their seductions."''
	* '''Chimerical Dragons''' - ''"Strange creatures, half-dragon and half-dream. I want as little as possible to do with them. Thankfully, the feeling seems to be mutual."''		* '''Chimerical Dragons''' - ''"Strange creatures, half-dragon and half-dream. I want as little as possible to do with them. Thankfully, the feeling seems to be mutual."''
	* '''Ghost Dragons''' - ''"We sheltered them as they fled the Ascendancy, but that does not mean we enjoy their company. They hail from lands of darkness, and carry darkness within them. I ~~am still not convinced~~ that they are not spies and advance infiltrators for the Ascendancy. Handle them with care."''		* '''Ghost Dragons''' - ''"We sheltered them as they fled the Ascendancy, but that does not mean we enjoy their company. They hail from lands of darkness, and carry darkness within them. I remain unconvinced that they are not spies and advance infiltrators for the Ascendancy. Handle them with care."''
	* '''Blood Dragons''' - ''"Mindless brutes, blind to the higher mysteries of existence."''		* '''Blood Dragons''' - ''"Mindless brutes, blind to the higher mysteries of existence."''
	* '''Sable Dragons''' - ''"When the Mother birthed the final children of winter, she had so little energy left she could not put any light into their scales or their ~~heart~~. Their birth killed the Goddess, and even though she watches and guides us now from the Sky beyond the Sky, this world is denied her living presence because of them. The Sables are unfinished, imperfect and empty. It is little wonder that they seek daemonic energy to fill the void in their souls. I pity them, I hate them and I would give them mercy by ending their existences."		* '''Sable Dragons''' - ''"When the Mother birthed the final children of winter, she had so little energy left she could not put any light into their scales or their hearts. Their birth killed the Goddess, and even though she watches and guides us now from the Sky beyond the Sky, this world is denied her living presence because of them. The Sables are unfinished, imperfect and empty. It is little wonder that they seek daemonic energy to fill the void in their souls. I pity them, I hate them and I would give them mercy by ending their existences."
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	[[Category:Age_of_Dragons\|Pure]]		[[Category:Age_of_Dragons\|Pure]]

194.176.105.49: /* Outlook */

2009-04-07T16:34:03Z

Outlook

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	''Shield of Faith'', a Bright Crusader of Kalarn, speaks of the lesser breeds:		''Shield of Faith'', a Bright Crusader of Kalarn, speaks of the lesser breeds:

	* '''Argent Dragons''' - ''"If we are the crown, then they are the ~~sword~~. They are the talon and claw of the southern hosts, and stalwart allies. Thanks to the proximity of our domains, we have clashed with them a few times in the past, but ultimately they are of a like mind to us."''		* '''Argent Dragons''' - ''"If we are the crown, then they are the blade. They are the talon and claw of the southern hosts, and stalwart allies. Thanks to the proximity of our domains, we have clashed with them a few times in the past, but ultimately they are of a like mind to us."''
	* '''Solar Dragons''' - ''"While we respect their talents as diplomats and peacemakers, the Solars are sometimes too flexible and too willing to bend. Ultimately the golden dragons must realise that there is light and darkness in the world, and it is the duty of servants of light to fight the darkness. They are welcome in our alliance, however."''		* '''Solar Dragons''' - ''"While we respect their talents as diplomats and peacemakers, the Solars are sometimes too flexible and too willing to bend. Ultimately the golden dragons must realise that there is light and darkness in the world, and it is the duty of servants of light to fight the darkness. They are welcome in our alliance, however."''
	* '''Hunter Dragons''' - ''"The Hunters claim to revere the Great Mother, but they too often deny the authority of Her church here in the temporal realm. They are beasts, and no more, but even beasts have their uses."''		* '''Hunter Dragons''' - ''"The Hunters claim to revere the Great Mother, but they too often deny the authority of Her church here in the temporal realm. They are beasts, and no more, but even beasts have their uses."''

194.176.105.49: /* Lifepaths and the Pure Dragons */

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Lifepaths and the Pure Dragons

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	Almost all Pure Dragons will spend at least some time as a [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sage]], often serving the ''White Archive of Kalarn''. The ''White Archive'' is recognised by all (even enemies) to be the greatest library in all the realm, and is both a centre of learning and also a temple to the aspect of the Mother Goddess as keeper of knowledge and truth.		Almost all Pure Dragons will spend at least some time as a [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sage]], often serving the ''White Archive of Kalarn''. The ''White Archive'' is recognised by all (even enemies) to be the greatest library in all the realm, and is both a centre of learning and also a temple to the aspect of the Mother Goddess as keeper of knowledge and truth.

	Equally noble is the calling of the [[Age of Dragons: Warmaster\|Warmaster]], especially when in service of the faith as a ''Bright Crusaders'' or ''Templars of the Faith''. Traditionally the Templars gather in citadels deep in the desert, hardening themselves and learning the arts of war. The elite of the mortal armies of Kalarn also train here as ''Swords of the Goddess'' - like their draconic leaders, they are not as great in numbers as some armies, but they more than make up for this in sheer fanaticism and zealous devotion.		Equally noble is the calling of the [[Age of Dragons: Warmaster\|Warmaster]], especially when in service of the faith as a ''Bright Crusaders'' or ''Templars of the Faith''. Traditionally the Templars gather in citadels deep in the desert, hardening themselves and learning the arts of war. They know that they are not as physically strong as some breeds, so tend to favour weaponmastery and strategy over brute force. The elite of the mortal armies of Kalarn also train here as ''Swords of the Goddess'' - like their draconic leaders, they are not as great in numbers as some armies, but they more than make up for this in sheer fanaticism and zealous devotion.

	[[Age of Dragons: Far-sky Ranger\|Farsky Rangers]] are not uncommon, with many acting as ''Missionaries of the Faith'' as well as Alliance scouts.		[[Age of Dragons: Far-sky Ranger\|Farsky Rangers]] are not uncommon, with many acting as ''Missionaries of the Faith'' as well as Alliance scouts.
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	As with all breeds, Pure Dragons can be found in all walks of life. Mostly they will tie their life-roles in service to their homelands in Kalarn, or at least to the Orthodoxy. Few roles are seen as inherently unholy, though some appeal more to the Pure Dragon mindset than others.		As with all breeds, Pure Dragons can be found in all walks of life. Mostly they will tie their life-roles in service to their homelands in Kalarn, or at least to the Orthodoxy. Few roles are seen as inherently unholy, though some appeal more to the Pure Dragon mindset than others.

	A Gray Apostate that escapes the claws of his brethren will sometimes flee to the lands of the Ascendancy. Within the Ascendancy there is a small clique of [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sage]] Apostates that specialise in the writing of "shadow-scriptures" - revisionist histories, false truths and religious tracts created for the Ascendancy's propaganda campaign. These heretical few receive the greatest hatred from the Alliance and from their parent Breed.		A ''Gray Apostate'' that escapes the claws of his brethren will sometimes flee to the lands of the Ascendancy. Within the Ascendancy there is a small clique of [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sage]] Apostates that specialise in the writing of "shadow-scriptures" - revisionist histories, false truths and religious tracts created for the Ascendancy's propaganda campaign. These heretical few receive the greatest hatred from the Alliance and from their parent Breed.
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	Almost all Pure Dragons will spend at least some time as a [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sage]], often serving the ''White Archive of Kalarn''. The ''White Archive'' is recognised by all (even enemies) to be the greatest library in all the realm, and is both a centre of learning and also a temple to the aspect of the Mother Goddess as keeper of knowledge and truth.		Almost all Pure Dragons will spend at least some time as a [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sage]], often serving the ''White Archive of Kalarn''. The ''White Archive'' is recognised by all (even enemies) to be the greatest library in all the realm, and is both a centre of learning and also a temple to the aspect of the Mother Goddess as keeper of knowledge and truth.

	Equally noble is the calling of the [[Age of Dragons: Warmaster\|Warmaster]], especially when in service of the faith as a ''Bright Crusaders'' or ''Templars of the Faith''. Traditionally the Templars gather in citadels deep in the desert, hardening themselves and learning the arts of war. They know that they are not as physically strong as ~~some~~ breeds, so tend to favour weaponmastery and strategy over brute force. The elite of the mortal armies of Kalarn also train here as ''Swords of the Goddess'' - like their draconic leaders, they are not as great in numbers as some armies, but they more than make up for this in sheer fanaticism and zealous devotion.		Equally noble is the calling of the [[Age of Dragons: Warmaster\|Warmaster]], especially when in service of the faith as a ''Bright Crusaders'' or ''Templars of the Faith''. Traditionally the Templars gather in citadels deep in the desert, hardening themselves and learning the arts of war. They know that they are not as physically strong as the more meat-headed breeds, so tend to favour weaponmastery and strategy over brute force. The elite of the mortal armies of Kalarn also train here as ''Swords of the Goddess'' - like their draconic leaders, they are not as great in numbers as some armies, but they more than make up for this in sheer fanaticism and zealous devotion.

	[[Age of Dragons: Far-sky Ranger\|Farsky Rangers]] are not uncommon, with many acting as ''Missionaries of the Faith'' as well as Alliance scouts.		[[Age of Dragons: Far-sky Ranger\|Farsky Rangers]] are not uncommon, with many acting as ''Missionaries of the Faith'' as well as Alliance scouts.