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	~~==The Greater Lore of Alchemy==~~

	''The Greater Lore of Alchemy takes the creation process to the next level, breaking the limitations of what lesser magicians consider possible. Anything can be formed from pneuma, and anything is possible.''

	* '''Conjure Complex Creation''' (3 points) ''(3 Arcane Energy, Expend three 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The dragon exhales glowing mist, which coalesces into an object. This object can be complex or simple, and made of multiple materials. It can even be alive, though it cannot have any mind more complex than an animals. Each three dice expended will create about ten kilos of creation. The mage can conjure any creation that he has previously encountered and examined elsewhere in reality. The creation cannot be magical or have magical powers of any sort. As with simple conjuraiton, the law of sympathy determines the creations persistence of stability.

	* '''Transmute Anything''' (3 points) ''(3 Arcane Energy, Expend three 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The dragon can transmute anything into anything else, with each three dice expended changing around ten kilos of stuff. The target can be a living creature, or part of one, or anything else at all. The transformation can be into anything in creation of the same mass that the dragon has previously encountered, but cannot be magical, or gain mind that it did not have before. As with conjuration, the stability of the transmutation depends on the law of sympathy. The only limitation is that powerful pneuma disrupts this power - any creature with pneuma that is 5 or higher cannot be transformed by this magic.

	* '''Alchemical Aegis''' (3 points) ''(3 Arcane Energy, Expend three 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The dragon exhales over a target and it is coated with a near-invisible film of silvery-blue energy. This energy shields it from alchemy for the next 24 hours - any alchemical magics cast on it will automatically fail.

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	~~==The Lesser Lore of Alchemy==~~

	''The Lesser Lore of Alchemy sees that Pneuma is the building block of reality, and that through the shaping lense of visualisation and the direction of will, anything can be created from the raw stuff of magic itself. With the Lesser Lore it is possible to create only the simplest of constructions, however.''

	* '''Conjure Base Material''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The dragon exhales glowing mist, which coalesces into solid material. This material can be almost any simple homogenous material that the dragon has previously encountered and studied. Each dice expended will create about ten kilos of stuff, be it gold, mud, water or whatever else. With conjured materials, their stability depends on the law of sympathy - if there is a lot of the same material in the vicinity of the new material, then it will tend to manifest permanently, whereas if the creation is unique to its environment (for example creating diamonds in the middle of mud) then it will last less time, perhaps a minute or two, or even just seconds.

	* '''Simple Crafting''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The dragon can shape raw materials within sight, with each dice expended shaping around ten kilos of stuff. Nothing can be crafted that the dragon would not normally be able to craft with just his claws, or which he would not normally have ths skill to craft. Regardless, a mage can get quite creative with this, using the magic to save time on arduous tasks. For example, he might craft a block on ink into a mass of text, or instantly turn a lump of rock into a makeshift weapon-spike.

	* '''Transmute Base Material''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The dragon can transmute raw materials within sight, with each dice expended changing around ten kilos of stuff. This material can be almost any simple homogenous material that the dragon has previously encountered and studied. As with conjuration, the stability of the transmutation depends on the law of sympathy. Also, no material that has pneuma or sophis can be transmuted, so sentient creatures and the like cannot easily be harmed through this spell.

	* '''Crystalise Pneuma''' (1 point) ''(1 Arcane Energy, Expend one 5+ Pneuma Dice)''
	The dragon can transmute his breath into crystals of arcane energy. Each dice expended creates one point of crystalised pneuma, which can be absorbed and returned into arcane energy by any mage skilled in the Lesser Lore of Alchemy. A dragon can regain a maximum of 1 Pneuma per turn through this, and doing so is a free action. Over time, a dragon could easily stockpile vast amounts of crystalised pneuma, and many scholar-sages do just that, carrying it around with them for emergency use. Others hesitate to do so, as they are aware that the pneuma carries an inherent link within it back to the dragon that created it, and a malicious mage could use that sympathetic connection against them.

	==The Greater Lore of Alchemy==		==The Greater Lore of Alchemy==

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The Lore of Alchemy

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	The dragon can now use his suspires to sense objects which have been alchemically shaped or created, and can also recognise the "maker's signature" on items. The dragon can also exhale an alchemical aegis that shields items against the alchemy of others.		The dragon can now use his suspires to sense objects which have been alchemically shaped or created, and can also recognise the "maker's signature" on items. The dragon can also exhale an alchemical aegis that shields items against the alchemy of others.

	* '''Arete 11+: Conjuration ~~and Crystallisation~~'''		* '''Arete 11+: Conjuration'''
			The dragon can exhale glowing mist, which then coalesces into solid material. This material can be almost any simple homogenous material that the dragon has previously encountered and studied. Each casting will create about ten kilos of stuff, be it gold, mud, water or whatever else. With conjured materials, stability depends on the law of sympathy - if there is a lot of the same material in the vicinity of the new material, then it will tend to manifest permanently, whereas if the creation is unique to its environment (for example creating diamonds in the middle of mud) then it will last less time, perhaps a minute or two, or even just seconds.

	* '''Arete 21+: Transmutation'''		* '''Arete 21+: Transmutation'''
			The dragon can transmute raw materials within sight, with each casting changing around ten kilos of stuff. This material can be almost any simple homogenous material that the dragon has previously encountered and studied. As with conjuration, the stability of the transmutation depends on the law of sympathy. Also, no material that has pneuma or sophis can be transmuted, so sentient creatures and the like cannot easily be harmed through this spell. The dragon can also shape raw materials into different shapes and forms, though nothing can be crafted that the dragon would not normally be able to craft with just his claws, or which he would not normally have ths skill to craft. Regardless, a mage can get quite creative with this, using the magic to save time on arduous tasks. For example, he might craft a block on ink into a mass of text, or instantly turn a lump of rock into a makeshift weapon-spike.

	* '''Arete 31+: Craft and Complexity'''		* '''Arete 31+: Craft and Complexity'''
			The dragon breathes into something he has created, imbuing it with movement or complex function. His transmutations grow more complex too, so he can now deal not only with base materials but can also create flesh and bone, etc. For example, he could turn a stone sculpture of a clock into a working machine, or a paper bird into one that flutters and flies. He can even give these automata orders to carry out simple repetitive tasks. However, he cannot imbue mind into his creations. The law of sympathy applies in that if form is ill suited to function, the magic will soon end.

	* '''Arete 51+: Breath of Divinity'''		* '''Arete 51+: Breath of Divinity'''
			The dragon can bring his creations to life, though usually with no more intelligence than that of a small animal. The law of sympathy applies in that if the creation is not in the appearance of a sentient creature, the created life will soon fade. In contrast though, if the dragon emulates higher forms of life in form (for example crafting something that looks like a man or a dragon) he can achieve higher levels of intelligence and independence than he might otherwise.
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Suspires

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	The ''Scholar-Sage'' studies magic in all its forms. A Dragon who selects a Suspire as a Scholar-Sage Lifepath Edge may, if he chooses, instead choose a Suspire from another Lifepath he is already following. For example, a Scholar-Sage who is already on the Ambassador-Courtier Lifepath could choose the Lore of Words as one of his Scholar-Sage suspires.		The ''Scholar-Sage'' studies magic in all its forms. A Dragon who selects a Suspire as a Scholar-Sage Lifepath Edge may, if he chooses, instead choose a Suspire from another Lifepath he is already following. For example, a Scholar-Sage who is already on the Ambassador-Courtier Lifepath could choose the Lore of Words as one of his Scholar-Sage suspires.
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	===The Lore of Alchemy===		===The Lore of Alchemy===

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	The dragon can now use his suspires to sense objects which have been alchemically shaped or created, and can also recognise the "maker's signature" on items. The dragon can also exhale an alchemical aegis that shields items against the alchemy of others.		The dragon can now use his suspires to sense objects which have been alchemically shaped or created, and can also recognise the "maker's signature" on items. The dragon can also exhale an alchemical aegis that shields items against the alchemy of others.

	* '''Arete 11+: ~~Base Transmutation~~'''		* '''Arete 11+: Conjuration and Crystallisation'''

	* '''Arete 21+: ~~Shaper's Craft~~'''		* '''Arete 21+: Transmutation'''

	* '''Arete 31+: ~~Conjuration~~ and ~~Crystallisation~~'''		* '''Arete 31+: Craft and Complexity'''

	* '''Arete 51+: Breath of Divinity'''		* '''Arete 51+: Breath of Divinity'''
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	===The Lore of Binding===		===The Lore of Binding===

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	* '''Arete 41+: Enlightenment of the Erudite'''		* '''Arete 41+: Enlightenment of the Erudite'''
	The Dragon permanently adds a further +5 to his ''Sophis'' sphere.<br><br>		The Dragon permanently adds a further +5 to his ''Sophis'' sphere.<br><br>

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			==Suspires==

	~~==Suspires==~~		The ''Scholar-Sage'' studies magic in all its forms. A Dragon who selects a Suspire as a Scholar-Sage Lifepath Edge may, if he chooses, instead choose a Suspire from another Lifepath he is already following. For example, a Scholar-Sage who is already on the Ambassador-Courtier Lifepath could choose the Lore of Words as one of his Scholar-Sage suspires.

	===The Lore of ~~Words~~===		===The Lore of Alchemy===

	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 Alchemy sees that Pneuma is the building block of reality, and that through the shaping lense of visualisation and the direction of will, anything can be created from the raw stuff of magic itself. With the lesser Lores it is possible to create only the simplest of constructions, however. With increasing mastery the creation process is taken to the next level, breaking the limitations of what lesser magicians consider possible. Anything can be formed from pneuma, and anything is possible.

	* '''Arete 1+: 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 sense objects which have been alchemically shaped or created, and can also recognise the "maker's signature" on items. The dragon can also exhale an alchemical aegis that shields items against the alchemy of others.

	* '''Arete 11+: ~~Communication and Naming~~'''		* '''Arete 11+: Base Transmutation'''
	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+: ~~Subtle Influences~~'''		* '''Arete 21+: Shaper's Craft'''
	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+: ~~Strong Influences~~'''		* '''Arete 31+: Conjuration and Crystallisation'''
	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.

	* '''Arete 51+: Invasive Magics'''
	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.

			* '''Arete 51+: Breath of Divinity'''
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	===The Lore of Binding===		===The Lore of Binding===

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Mental Conditioning

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	The Dragon permanently adds +5 to his ''Sophis'' sphere.		The Dragon permanently adds +5 to his ''Sophis'' sphere.

	* '''Arete 21+: ~~Incisive Solution~~'''		* '''Arete 21+: Inviolate Mind'''
			The Dragon becomes permanently immune to magical mind-altering effects of any sort, including arcane emotional manipulation, magical control of perception, or magical control of thoughts.

	* '''Arete 31+: Inner Library'''		* '''Arete 31+: Inner Library'''

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The Scholar-Sage Lifepath

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	However, a true Scholar-Sage knows that the mastery of magics is a mere side effect of diverse learning and represents only a fraction of useful knowledge. A draconic mind is capable of incredible feats of applied thought, deep philosophy and academic mastery. While a mortal has only mere decades to study, the dragon has centuries, and is has the advantage of far greater intelligence as well.		However, a true Scholar-Sage knows that the mastery of magics is a mere side effect of diverse learning and represents only a fraction of useful knowledge. A draconic mind is capable of incredible feats of applied thought, deep philosophy and academic mastery. While a mortal has only mere decades to study, the dragon has centuries, and is has the advantage of far greater intelligence as well.

	To the Scholar-Sage, to waste this gift of superior ~~sophis~~ is an insult to to their own potential and a rude denial to the world of the gifts of thought that might be formed through a millennium of study.		To the Scholar-Sage, to waste this gift of superior sophia is an insult to to their own potential and a rude denial to the world of the gifts of thought that might be formed through a millennium of study.


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	=Edges=		=Edges=
	==Skills==		==Skills==

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 This ''Lifepath'' does not have any special ''Techniques'' associated with it.
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 =Lores of Magic=