Age of Dragons: Solar Dragons - Revision history

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

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

	''Solar Dragons'' are socially adept, magically gifted and artistic. Generally they prefer negotiation to open battle, but should the need to fight arise they can still handle themselves. While they might not be as strong willed or academic as some dragons, they accept the blessings and weaknesses they have with equanamity, happy to be the Children of the Sun.		''Solar Dragons'' are socially adept, magically gifted and artistic. Generally they prefer negotiation to open battle, but should the need to fight arise they can still handle themselves. While they might not be as strong willed or academic as some dragons, they accept the blessings and weaknesses they have with equanamity, happy to be the Children of the Sun.
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	===Birthright===		===Birthright===

	'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they add +5 to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>		'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they add +1 to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>
	===Flaws===		===Flaws===

	'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they suffer a -5 penalty to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.		'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they suffer a -1 penalty to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.
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	The Free Cities are each governed independently by their mortal populations, but rather than being ruled by kings and nobles are overseen by the powerful ''Merchant Guilds''. The Guilds maintain their power through gold rather than force of arms, with the few instances of war between Arrantis and the Free Cities seen off by negotiation, trade and diplomacy rather than in pitched battle.		The Free Cities are each governed independently by their mortal populations, but rather than being ruled by kings and nobles are overseen by the powerful ''Merchant Guilds''. The Guilds maintain their power through gold rather than force of arms, with the few instances of war between Arrantis and the Free Cities seen off by negotiation, trade and diplomacy rather than in pitched battle.

	Solar Dragons have no role in the government of the Free Cities, though more than a few hold titles as "Senior Guildsmen". They recognise no central authority in their breed either, but have a general respect for age and experience. Pacts of friendship and ancient alliances tie the Solars to one another, but the breed as a whole ~~takes~~ great ~~pride~~ in individual ~~freedom~~.		Solar Dragons have no role in the government of the Free Cities, though more than a few hold titles as "Senior Guildsmen" and the like. They recognise no central authority in their breed either, but have a general respect for age and experience. Pacts of friendship and ancient alliances tie the Solars to one another, but the breed as a whole places great stock in the right to individual autonomy.

	As a result of this, Solars are often regarded as the "little brother" of the Alliance, incapable of raising great armies to wage war and with no true authority in their homeland. What these observers may not realise is that the Solars are the heart of the Alliance itself - they are the glue that binds it together. The Alliance exists only because of them and all Alliance council meetings of any consequence are held in the "neutral territory" of the free cities. Through persuasion, intrigue, diplomacy and sheer wealth the Solars hold the true keys to power in the Alliance of Light. And when these things fail, the Solars are fierce warriors in their own right: anyone thinking that the Free Cities have no protectors is sorely mistaken...		As a result of this, Solars are often regarded as the "little brother" of the Alliance, incapable of raising great armies to wage war and with no true authority in their homeland. What these observers may not realise is that the Solars are the heart of the Alliance itself - they are the glue that binds it together. The Alliance exists only because of them and all Alliance council meetings of any consequence are held in the "neutral territory" of the free cities. Through persuasion, intrigue, diplomacy and sheer wealth the Solars hold the true keys to power in the Alliance of Light. And when these things fail, the Solars are fierce warriors in their own right: anyone thinking that the Free Cities have no protectors is sorely mistaken...
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	<br>When the Solars are mentioned, most dragons immediately think of the ''Solar Emissaries'' that follow the path of the [[Age of Dragons: Ambassador-Courtier\|Ambassador-Courtier]]. The ''Emissaries'' are the voice of the Alliance both at home and abroad, offering the hand of friendship to those who have not yet joined, and strengthening resolve and camaraderie within those who are already allied. ''Emissaries'' are renowned as peacemakers and expert negotiators, defusing disagreements between allies before they can escalate into division, and always seeking to strengthen the ''Alliance of Light'' from within.		<br>When the Solars are mentioned, most dragons immediately think of the ''Solar Emissaries'' that follow the path of the [[Age of Dragons: Ambassador-Courtier\|Ambassador-Courtier]]. The ''Emissaries'' are the voice of the Alliance both at home and abroad, offering the hand of friendship to those who have not yet joined, and strengthening resolve and camaraderie within those who are already allied. ''Emissaries'' are renowned as peacemakers and expert negotiators, defusing disagreements between allies before they can escalate into division, and always seeking to strengthen the ''Alliance of Light'' from within.

	There is, of course, a darker side to the ''Emissaries''. Having recognised the ''Ascendancy'' as ~~enemy~~ to their core values, the emissaries are happy to lie, deceive and spread propaganda to weaken that enemy. For the Solars, the war against the ''Ascendancy'' must be fought with words as well as force of arms.		There is, of course, a darker side to the ''Emissaries''. Having recognised the ''Ascendancy'' as diametrically opposed to their core values, the emissaries are happy to lie, deceive and spread propaganda to weaken that enemy. For the Solars, the war against the ''Ascendancy'' must be fought with words as well as force of arms.

	~~However~~, for the Solars themselves, the path ~~with which~~ they most readily identify is that of the [[Age of Dragons: Physical Adept\|Physical Adept]]. For Solars, this path represents the perfect combination of self-discipline, adaptability and expression of individual mastery. Solars also believe that you cannot understand a race unless you have walked in their skin, and as such are especially interested in the ''Polymorph'' skills that are associated with this lifepath. A large number of Solars spend a good deal of their time in human form, walking usually amongst the men of the Free Cities, but sometimes farther afield. These are known as ''Sun Princes'', for their habit of posing as merchant princes, and accumulating vast amounts of gold through their trading skills.		Despite the external perception of the breed as a collection of ambassadors and negotiators, for the Solars themselves the path they most readily identify themselves with is that of the [[Age of Dragons: Physical Adept\|Physical Adept]]. For Solars, this path represents the perfect combination of self-discipline, adaptability and expression of individual mastery. Solars also believe that you cannot understand a race unless you have walked in their skin, and as such are especially interested in the ''Polymorph'' skills that are associated with this lifepath. A large number of Solars spend a good deal of their time in human form, walking usually amongst the men of the Free Cities, but sometimes farther afield. These are known as ''Sun Princes'', for their habit of posing as merchant princes, and accumulating vast amounts of gold through their trading skills.

	Solars ~~though~~, more than any other Order-aligned breed, recognise that individual dragons should seek to optimise their own strengths rather than adopting an archetypal role. The ''Solar Duellists'', for example, are amongst the best equipped and most skilful Alliance [[Age of Dragons: Warmaster\|Warmasters]] there are, concentrating as they do on draconic combat rather than mass warfare. Draconic [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sages]] have made the ''Free City Universities'' a place esteemed for its high learning, especially in the fields of mathematics and astronomy. Likewise, the Alliance Lifepaths of [[Age of Dragons: Far-Sky Ranger\|Far-Sky Ranger]], [[Age of Dragons: Hatchery Guardian\|Hatchery Guardian]], [[Age of Dragons: Hallowed Chorister\|Hallowed Chorister]] and [[Age of Dragons: Sky Dancer\|Sky Dancer]] are well represented by the Solars, and well respected for their ~~own skills and powers as well~~.		The Solars, more than any other Order-aligned breed, also recognise that individual dragons should seek to optimise their own strengths rather than adopting an archetypal role. The ''Solar Duellists'', for example, are amongst the best equipped and most skilful Alliance [[Age of Dragons: Warmaster\|Warmasters]] there are, concentrating as they do on draconic combat rather than mass warfare. Solar Draconic [[Age of Dragons: Scholar-Sage\|Scholar-Sages]] have made the ''Free City Universities'' a place esteemed for its high learning, especially in the fields of mathematics and astronomy. Likewise, the Alliance Lifepaths of [[Age of Dragons: Far-Sky Ranger\|Far-Sky Ranger]], [[Age of Dragons: Hatchery Guardian\|Hatchery Guardian]], [[Age of Dragons: Hallowed Chorister\|Hallowed Chorister]] and [[Age of Dragons: Sky Dancer\|Sky Dancer]] are well represented by the Solars, and those Solars that pursue these paths are well respected for their diverse skill sets.

	Perhaps because of this freedom, there are fewer Solar defectors to the Ascendancy than from any other Alliance breed. Those that do go are seen as fools, but seen as misguided rather than hateworthy.		Perhaps because of this freedom, there are fewer Solar defectors to the Ascendancy than from any other Alliance breed. Those that do go are seen as fools, but seen as misguided rather than hateworthy.
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	==Outlook==		==Outlook==

	''Zenith's Blessing'', ''Solar ~~Ambassador~~'' ~~speaks honestly~~ of the ~~fellow Children~~ of the ~~Mother~~:		''Zenith's Blessing'', a ''Solar Emissary'' of the ''Free Cities'' speaks frankly of the draconic breeds:

	* '''Pure Dragons''' - ''"Their divinity is without question, but then so is the divinity of all dragons and all races. They are our friends and allies."''		* '''Pure Dragons''' - ''"Their divinity is without question, but then so is the divinity of all dragons and all races. They are our friends and allies."''

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	'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they add +5 to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>		'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they add +5 to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>
	===~~Breed Weakness~~===		===Flaws===

	'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they suffer a -5 penalty to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.		'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they suffer a -5 penalty to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.

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	''Solar Dragons'' are socially adept, magically gifted and artistic. Generally they prefer negotiation to open battle, but should the need to fight arise they can still handle themselves. While they might not be as strong willed or academic as some dragons, they accept the blessings and weaknesses they have with equanamity, happy to be the Children of the Sun.		''Solar Dragons'' are socially adept, magically gifted and artistic. Generally they prefer negotiation to open battle, but should the need to fight arise they can still handle themselves. While they might not be as strong willed or academic as some dragons, they accept the blessings and weaknesses they have with equanamity, happy to be the Children of the Sun.
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	===Birthright===		===Birthright===

	'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they add +5 to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>		'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they add +5 to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>

	===Breed Weakness===		===Breed Weakness===

	'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they suffer a -5 penalty to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>		'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they suffer a -5 penalty to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.
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	==Physical Appearance==		==Physical Appearance==

194.176.105.49 at 08:12, 8 April 2009

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

	Dragons ~~of this breed~~ are ~~Pneuma-Dominant~~. ~~Their Pneuma must~~ be ~~at least 1 point higher than one other Sphere at character generation~~.		*'''Soma 50'''
			*'''Sophia 40'''
			*'''Pneuma 60'''

			''Solar Dragons'' are socially adept, magically gifted and artistic. Generally they prefer negotiation to open battle, but should the need to fight arise they can still handle themselves. While they might not be as strong willed or academic as some dragons, they accept the blessings and weaknesses they have with equanamity, happy to be the Children of the Sun.

	===Birthright===		===Birthright===

	'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they ~~can gain~~ +~~1 dice~~ to ~~any Pneuma based rolls~~.<br><br>		'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they add +5 to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>

	===Breed Weakness===		===Breed Weakness===

	'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they ~~are at~~ -~~1 dice~~ to all ~~Soma based rolls~~. <br><br>		'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they suffer a -5 penalty to their ''Technique'' level for all purposes.<br><br>

	==Physical Appearance==		==Physical Appearance==

Asklepios at 15:54, 5 January 2009

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	[[Category:Age_of_Dragons]]		[[Category:Age_of_Dragons\|Solar]]

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	'''~~Chill of Night~~''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable ~~malady~~ at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they are at -1 dice to all Soma rolls. <br><br>		'''Nocturnal Malady''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable weakness at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they are at -1 dice to all Soma based rolls. <br><br>

	==Physical Appearance==		==Physical Appearance==

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	'''~~Enemies~~ of Night''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and ~~they feel uncomfortable~~ at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they are at ~~-1 dice to all Sophis and Pneuma rolls, and cannot cast any magic of any sort. Solar Dragons of over 500 years of age feel this more acutely, and also suffer~~ -1 dice to all Soma rolls.		'''Chill of Night''' - Solar Dragons are creatures of light, and suffer a palpable malady at night time. Between the end of sunset and the start of sunrise they are at -1 dice to all Soma rolls. <br><br>
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	==Physical Appearance==		==Physical Appearance==

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	'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they ~~are at~~ +1 dice to ~~all~~ Pneuma ~~and Sophis~~ based rolls. ~~Elder Solar Dragons (of greater than 500 years of age) also feel stronger, and also gain +1 dice to all Soma based rolls when under direct sunlight~~		'''Children of the Sun''' - Solars have a natural affinity for the sun. At any time that there is sunlight falling directly on their scales they can gain +1 dice to any Pneuma based rolls.<br><br>
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	===Breed Weakness===		===Breed Weakness===

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

	* '''Soma 5'''		Dragons of this breed are Pneuma-Dominant. Their Pneuma must be at least 1 point higher than one other Sphere at character generation.
	* '''Sophis 4'''
	* '''Pneuma ~~6'''~~


	===Birthright===		===Birthright===