Exalted: The Ascension - Revision history

OmegaPaladin at 10:03, 16 February 2012

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	Creation is in danger like never before. The last beacon of stability, the Realm, is slowly falling into chaos as the Empress is gone. The Solar Exalted, once champions of Creation, now serve the Primordials they slew or defeated. The Lunars are stretched thin fighting a resurgent Wyld, and the Sidereals remain caught up in politics. The Incarnae were still largely addicted to the Games of Divinity, but they saw these troubles. Sol Invictus, still bitter over the fall of His Chosen, despaired of finding an answer, especially from the Exalted.		Creation is in danger like never before. The last beacon of stability, the Realm, is slowly falling into chaos as the Empress is gone. The Solar Exalted, once champions of Creation, now serve the Primordials they slew or defeated. The Lunars are stretched thin fighting a resurgent Wyld, and the Sidereals remain caught up in politics. The Incarnae were still largely addicted to the Games of Divinity, but they saw these troubles. Sol Invictus, still bitter over the fall of His Chosen, despaired of finding an answer, especially from the Exalted.

	That changed one day. The legends vary. Some say a beautiful and noble Infernal persuaded him in a debate within the Jade Pleasure Dome. Others say one of the Mountain Folk nobility came to His sanctum bearing the Eye of Autochthon. Yet others say a joint team of Exalts found a dark secret within their lineage, and their humility and devotion persuaded Him. The most common theory is that it arose from a prayer by a mortal Regardless, He spoke of this with His fellow Incarnae and most trusted servants. A decision was made, and a secret function of the Loom of Fate activated.		That changed one day. The legends vary. Some say a beautiful and noble Infernal persuaded him in a debate within the Jade Pleasure Dome. Others say one of the Mountain Folk nobility came to His sanctum bearing the Eye of Autochthon. Yet others say a joint team of Exalts found a dark secret within their lineage, and their humility and devotion persuaded Him. The most common theory is that it arose from a prayer by a mortal. Regardless, He spoke of this with His fellow Incarnae and most trusted servants. A decision was made, and a secret function of the Loom of Fate activated.

	And thus the Mortals of Creation began to Awaken...		And thus the Mortals of Creation began to Awaken...
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	=== The Lotus Order ===		=== The Lotus Order ===
	Martial arts are nearly universal. From Raksha to Abyssal, from Sidereal to Mortal, all draw upon patterns of katas and sutras passed on through the generations. The Lotus Order uses these practices to align their body, mind, and soul, channeling the power of their magic through the harmony of the three. It is said that they have access to martial arts that rival the Immaculate Dragon Styles. Most Lotus Monks take their martial arts into battle against their enemies and Creation's foes ~~commonly~~, for there is much skill to gained in conflict. A few Monks practice in peaceful monasteries, finding much wisdom in the quiet contemplation there.		Martial arts are nearly universal. From Raksha to Abyssal, from Sidereal to Mortal, all draw upon patterns of katas and sutras passed on through the generations. The Lotus Order uses these practices to align their body, mind, and soul, channeling the power of their magic through the harmony of the three. It is said that they have access to martial arts that rival the Immaculate Dragon Styles. Most Lotus Monks take their martial arts into battle against their enemies and Creation's foes, for there is much skill to gained in conflict. A few Monks practice in peaceful monasteries, finding much wisdom in the quiet contemplation there.

	Favored Sphere: Life		Favored Sphere: Life
	Favored Abilities: Martial Arts, ~~Integrity~~		Favored Abilities: Martial Arts, Medicine

	=== The Salinan Academy ===		=== The Salinan Academy ===
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	Favored Sphere: Matter		Favored Sphere: Matter
	Favored Abilities: Craft, ~~Occult~~		Favored Abilities: Craft, Integrity

	=== The Resplendent Arbiters ===		=== The Resplendent Arbiters ===
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	Favored Sphere: Spirit		Favored Sphere: Spirit
	Favored Abilities: Bureaucracy, ~~Linguistics~~		Favored Abilities: Bureaucracy, Investigation

	=== The Hand of the Will ===		=== The Hand of the Will ===
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	Favored Sphere: Time		Favored Sphere: Time
	Favored Abilities: Presence, ~~Awareness~~		Favored Abilities: Presence, Resistance

	=== The Dragonkin ===		=== The Dragonkin ===
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	Favored Sphere: Force		Favored Sphere: Force
	Favored Abilities: Any single Weapon Skill, Socialize		Favored Abilities: Any single Weapon/War Skill, Socialize

	=== The Star-Weavers ===		=== The Star-Weavers ===
	Fate degrees all things in Creation. Why should Magi be different? The Star-Weavers utilize astrology and divination, with the added twist of altering the horoscopes instead of passively reading them.		Fate degrees all things in Creation. Why should Magi be different? The Star-Weavers utilize astrology and divination, with the added twist of altering the horoscopes instead of passively reading them. They are quite common in the West, where the stars guide sailors to their fates, good or ill.

	Favored Sphere: Entropy		Favored Sphere: Entropy
	Favored Abilities: Awareness, ~~Investigation~~		Favored Abilities: Sail, Awareness


			=== The Pattern Architects ===
			There is much wisdom in hidden in numbers and shapes. The Architects use their knowledge of the secret geometry of creation to achieve connections between distant or hidden places, traveling paths hidden with the tapestry.

			Favored Sphere: Correspondence
			Favored Abilities: Stealth, Linguistics


			=== The Eternal Dreamers ===
			Within dreams, all things are possible. The mind of a dreamer is like the Wyld in the hands of a Raksha or a book in the hands of an author - a canvas with which to express your soul. The Eternal Dreamers awaken as mages and realize that Creation is itself a dream from which none can awaken. A Dreamer is both a playwright and a player, and their speech often seems like a narration of what is occurring. The Raksha are fascinated by them, and often regret that their Mind powers make them nearly-impossible to feed upon.

			Favored Sphere: Mind
			Favored Abilities: Performance, Dodge

	== Sphere Effects ==		== Sphere Effects ==
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	Elements		Elements
	Air: Clouds, Storms, Cold, Lightning, (Ice)		Air: Clouds, Storms, Cold, Lightning, (Ice)
	Earth: Stone, Metals, Brick, Glass, Sand, ~~Unliving~~ Solids		Earth: Stone, Metals, Brick, Glass, Sand, Non-living Solids
	Fire: Lava, Flames, Light		Fire: Lava, Flames, Light
	Water: Water, Oil, Alcohol, Other fluids		Water: Water, Oil, Alcohol, Other fluids
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	=== Matter ===		=== Matter ===
	Fundamental alchemy is within the grasp of the Awakened being. This skill draws on permanent forms of elemental power, like rivers, plants, and the air in general. Converting material amongst the various forms of an element (Such as stone to gold, steel, sand, glass, or even an exotic mineral) is accepted, as is ~~drawing~~ forming elements from raw Essence. However, interconversion of the elements draws elemental ire and Paradox. Note that the Five Magical Materials require Matter 5 to create with the exception of Jade, which is Matter 4. In a Wyld zone, the Matter Sphere is raised by one.		Fundamental alchemy is within the grasp of the Awakened being. This skill draws on permanent forms of elemental power, like rivers, plants, and the air in general. Converting material amongst the various forms of an element (Such as stone to gold, steel, sand, glass, or even an exotic mineral) is accepted if Essence is used to fuel the effect, as is forming elements from raw Essence. However, interconversion of the elements draws elemental ire and Paradox. Note that the Five Magical Materials require Matter 5 to create with the exception of Jade, which is Matter 4. In a Wyld zone, the Matter Sphere is raised by one.

	=== Prime ===		=== Prime ===
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	=== Time ===		=== Time ===
	While none may travel back in time, the Awakened may see the past and divine the future. Time manipulation gathers Paradox quickly when it effects others, but controlling the self is much easier.		While none may travel back in time, the Awakened may see the past and divine the future. Time manipulation gathers Paradox quickly when it effects others, but controlling the self is much easier. Controlling Time to accelerate oneself is accepted if essence is used to fuel the effect

OmegaPaladin at 09:49, 13 February 2011

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-Alchemy is within the grasp of the Awakened being.  Note that the Five Magical Materials require Matter 5 to create with the exception of Jade, which is one lower.  In a Wyld zone, the Matter Sphere is raised by one.
+Fundamental alchemy is within the grasp of the Awakened being.  Note that the Five Magical Materials require Matter 5 to create with the exception of Jade, which is Matter 4.  In a Wyld zone, the Matter Sphere is raised by one.
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 === Spirit ===
-Spirit allows for greater spirits to be commanded, though this does not effect the least gods and elementals.  Summoning a demon or elemental is possible, though the Awakened lack the ability to bind a demon like an Exalted sorceror.
+Spirit allows for greater spirits to be commanded, though this does not effect the least gods and elementals.  Summoning a demon or elemental is possible, though the Awakened lack the ability to bind a demon like an Exalted sorcerer.
 === Time ===
-While none may travel back in time, the Awakened may see the past and divine the future.  Time manipulation gathers Paradox quickly.
+While none may travel back in time, the Awakened may see the past and divine the future.  Time manipulation gathers Paradox quickly when it effects others, but controlling the self is much easier.

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== Focus and Paradigm ==

== Sphere Effects ==

=== Correspondence ===
Creation is formed from a tapestry of Essence, and all things are linked. However, instant travel goes against the laws of Fate, and attracts Paradox.

=== Entropy ===
There's always an ending... While this Sphere can end destinies or spare destinies from Saturn's touch, the power of Entropy is not without its risks. Altering destinies goes against the Loom of Fate, and Paradox awaits the foolish.

=== Forces ===
The strength of Essence is revealed in different forces clashing together. This Sphere controls raw elemental strength, though many beings are resistant to elemental power. As wielding elemental power is a natural part of Creation, it does not cause Paradox if Essence is spent to fuel the effect.

=== Life ===
The Essence of life flows through everything that breathes. By the grace of Luna, Awakened beings may alter their bodies, but vast changes are difficult. In a Wyld zone, the Life Sphere is raised by one.

=== Mind ===
Mind powers are subtle and deadly, and remain little changed.

=== Matter ===
Alchemy is within the grasp of the Awakened being. Note that the Five Magical Materials require Matter 5 to create with the exception of Jade, which is one lower. In a Wyld zone, the Matter Sphere is raised by one.

=== Prime ===
The Awakened mortals can control Essence much like one of the Exalted, forging items of legend and resisting the might of Exalted warriors.

=== Spirit ===
Spirit allows for greater spirits to be commanded, though this does not effect the least gods and elementals. Summoning a demon or elemental is possible, though the Awakened lack the ability to bind a demon like an Exalted sorceror.

=== Time ===
While none may travel back in time, the Awakened may see the past and divine the future. Time manipulation gathers Paradox quickly.