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Archon is an Alorian based Affinity that recruits mortals of any Race to become frontline soldiers for the Dragons within the Draconism Religion, fighting against what the Dragons see as Corruption of the world. For every civilization since the dawn of time, Races have contributed their mortals to the Immortal War, and countless Archon have laid down their lives to try and save the world from ultimate Magical destruction. Eventually the Immortal War came to an end, leaving the Archon aimless and in control of their own Fate. While Archon are an Affinity, it considered almost universally beneficial to those who are it, even if signs them up, potentially against their will, to be recruited into the war of Dragons.

History

Archon have existed since the dawn of time, or for as long as historical records go back. The earliest proven Archon were Meraic warriors empowered by Dragon Magic to fight the Demon horde as it was already invading their Empire, and since their fall, Archon have existed in the Allorn Empire's greatness days, and the rise of the Regalian Empire. When Dragons committed the Denial of Immortality and ended the Immortal War in a draw, the Archon all collectively suddenly lost their purpose. The Dragons died or disappeared in the century leading up to Cataclysm, and without any leaders to call out orders or send them to die on the front lines, the Archon were mostly left to their own devices. Some Archon forgot their historical purpose or actively rebelled against the Dragons that had left them. When the Dragons returned 300 years later, many Archon refused to return to the fold with the Dragons, while some cautiously rejoined the faithful in resurrecting the Draconism faith. To this day, Archon are seen as Draconic warriors and protectors of the world, though their method of protection is often very questionable. Some are apathetic and do not contribute to positive developments, while others engage in excessive violence and extrajudicial killing that leaves the Archon sometimes perceived with suspicion, as an unaccountable cult of know-it-all's.

Why play an Archon

Archon, similarly to Knights, are a quick and easy way to get involved in pre-existing groups and activities. It guarantees Roleplay (whether for good or bad) because opinions on Archon are very polarized, and there is always some kind of somewhat active group of Archon around Draconism worship that tries to get involved in a lot of things in Regalia. Archon is also the closest proximity to something like spiritual world-defenders, though it should be noted that this is not their exact role, many of them do a lot of questionable things and generally there is a lot of flexibility in how to play an Archon. It is even possible to play an Archon who rejects Draconism and works with non-Dragon forces, though there are some design limitations to Archon.

Becoming an Archon

To become Archon, one either has to be born one from an Archon Parent or be converted to one. Any Archon can convert any willing person to an Archon of their chosen Lineage at the Dragon Temple, though it's always fun to include any Draconism faith priests in case they are around. Dragons can also directly make people Archon if they are summoned with Divinium, and some Mechanics in Heritage Traits might cause a Character to become an Archon. It is important to note that as an Affinity, being an Archon is not curable. It is a permanent condition and prevents the Archon from becoming Afflicted or having another Affinity, though they can become Marken. Finally, Mages can also be cleansed into Archon, but any connection they have to any other Dimensions or Powers is cut off, meaning Archon can only ever have God Magic (Dragon). The only exception to this is Archon who have been touched by Ifrit, who can also have Void Magic, but only ever Void Magic. All Archon have purple irises, though the exact shade can range from light lavender to darker royal purple. They may also opt for additional Draconic aesthetics (scales, black sclera, claws, dragon tail, etc.). Finally, even if Archon Lineages seem hard coded to specific Dragons, they are not. Hunters can belong to Regulus, and Phantoms can belong to Severena, what matters is the context of how those powers are used.

Archon Mechanics

All Archon regardless of Lineage have a set of Mechanics. Mechanics change the way an Affinity functions in Roleplay through subtle, and usually out-of-combat ways. In essence, Mechanics just add aesthetic flair that invest in the Dragon Niche.

Mechanic 1: Archon can manifest Wings (of any design: Fairy, Draconic, or Mechanical), which while not in Combat, allow (Elytra) flight (including the use of Rockets). Combat or Ability usage immediately disables flight.
Mechanic 2: Archon can Point Buy Magic Point Buy Packs, re-classifying their Abilities to Dragon Magic. They cannot make use of the Sinistral Mechanic.
Mechanic 3: Archon can Cleanse a (willing) Mage of Magic. If they can become an Archon, they do. Any Magic/Faith packs are refunded and can be re-spent. This grants the Archon doing it 1 Static Divinium.
Mechanic 4: Archon can perform a Cleansing Ritual that cleanses a (willing) Undead, to either pass onto the Afterlife, or become a Primal Revenant. Any Magic/Faith Point Buy Packs are refunded and can be re-spent.
Mechanic 5: Archon can see backwards in time (coordinate with other players to tell their past) or see glimpses of possible futures in multi-time thread theory (just make them up, there are thousands of possible futures).
Mechanic 6: Archon can live much longer than non-Archon, empowered by Dragon Magic, meaning they can live three times as long as their maximum. (Making an Archon 300+ years old may require ticket consultation).

Lineages

Archon exist in six distinct Lineages (though special Lineages may exist for Custom Kits). All Archon serve a specific function in the Immortal War, and even though the Immortal War had passed, they continue to pass their Archonism down from generation to generation. All Children born from an Archon are also Archon (and if both parents are Archon, one random Lineage is chosen). It is possible to swap Lineage, but this costs 1 Divinium at the Dragon Temple unless a specific Mechanic allows this to be done for free. Each Lineage of Archon also has two specific Mechanics that apply only to their Lineage, that are supplemental to the common Mechanic list for all Archon.

Warden

Wardens are protectors and healers and scholars, not necessarily front-line soldiers. Wardens were historically sent by the Dragons to heal places where corruption had left the people in misery and damaged the world, or to investigate matters they could not see to themselves. Wardens primarily also act as protectors and administrators or support of the Draconism Holy Sites, a very last line of defense against the Infection from damaging the heart of the Draconic Cause. Wardens were popular among the followers of Regulus, Severena, and Aurora, but have become more wide spread over time as their support became appreciated by the frontliners. Wardens are particular popular in Anglia in the Regalian Archipelago, where they have banded together and called themselves Gray Witches or Anglian Witches, using herbs and tinctures to heal the people of ailments and generally warding off evil in the swamplands.

Warden Mechanic: Warden Archon can grant any person Shapeshift Pack for free, but only for an Hour (or the duration of an Event), and with a 7 day Cooldown.
Warden Mechanic: Warden Archon are immune to all Mechanics from Arkenborn or Godborn insofar they are Mechanics that affect others, and aren't free Packs (not immune to Pack Abilities).

Aegis

Aegis are the frontline warriors and shield-wall of the Draconic Forces, the bulk of the army of the Dragons, and the most numerous of the Archon. They are sent in large numbers to fight smaller Demons that Dragons would sneer to face, so that they can fight bigger entities and Gods. Aegis also function as the peacetime protectors of those Wardens who cannot fight themselves, such as the Draconic Scholars and Healers. Aegis are far from dispensable soldiers, and have historically had especially good relations with the Dragons Marik and Caius, the former commander among them and the latter general. Though, over time, as priorities shifted, Aegis Archon showed up in other Dragon Domains also. Aegis are particularly popular among the Songaskian, called the Siiri Bulwark, who also act as foot soldiers in the Songaskian Masaya's army, commanded by Dragon Priests.

Aegis Mechanic: Aegis Archon gain a Draconic Transformation styled like Dragonkin Appearance, the Aesthetics of which they can style after a Dragon of their choice. Counts as a Disguise.
Aegis Mechanic: Aegis Archon gain +1 Defence Stat (breaking cap up to 9) for each additional Archon present in a scene, and so long as they are fighting for a Draconism cause (even while not being faithful).

Hunter

Hunters are the lone wolves or shock-troopers of the Draconic Forces, specifically tracking and hunting down notable Occult as specialized warriors. Hunters are sent out in small numbers to make use of hit and run tactics, as well as their ferocity to quickly overwhelm enemies before they even realize they are under attack. Hunters rarely act defensively on the home front, content to spend their entire time on the front lines of the Immortal War and the Draconic goals. Hunters have historically been especially favored by Caius, as they are capable of sharing his bouts of rage and combat ferocity when forced to fight alone against a tide of darkness. Hunters are particularly popular among the Maquixtl, called the Red Hunters, who invoke the elements of the Fire Dragon and manifest Draconic aesthetics like red scale, red skin, a draconic tail, draconic horns, claws, and fire resistance.

Hunter Mechanic: Hunters have perfect night vision, capable of seeing clearly in the dark and low light environments without needing any external light or illumination.
Hunter Mechanic: Hunters gain +1 Main Attack Stat (breaks Cap up to 11) while they are inside Crookback City District, the Regalian Sewers, or Gloomrot, so long as they are fighting for the Draconism cause.

Phantom

Phantoms are the saboteurs, assassins, rogues and cutthroats of the Draconic Forces, specifically used to get dirty work done that other Archon balk at, or get their morals in a twist about. Phantoms were not historically part of the Immortal War, rather they came about through Triton and Nox's impatience with the other Dragons' slowness to act, and indecision when it came to more pivotal moments in history. The Phantoms often consider themselves separate from the other Lineages, and rage against their centrism or apathy. It should come as no surprise that Phantoms are traditionally favored to Triton, but have become more widespread, some even in nominally peaceful Severena Domain, as locals turn to more radical solutions. Phantoms are particularly popular among the Drakon Cult Kathar, called Darkscales, who blend Vampiric culture with Archon Culture to produce a potent mixture in any fight.

Phantom Mechanic: Phantoms can Thrall (consenting) Afflicted, making them Legal in the eyes of Regalia, hiding their Affliction Traits, Disabling their Feeding, and forcing them to fight their own Kind. 2 Max.
Phantom Mechanic: Phantoms can use Vampiric Form as described on the Vampire Page. This Transformation counts as a Disguise for them and can hide their eyecolor.

Envoy

Envoy go in a completely different direction from the more combat-oriented Archon lineages existing elsewhere, focusing instead on the recruitment of allies from outside the Draconism and Draconic fold. Envoys seek to maintain relations with non-Dragon aligned and those who reject or don't believe in the actual mission of the Draconic Immortal War, to aid in their work regardless of this apathy. Envoys came about through Severena and Aurora's foresight, that those who worshiped the Dragons as Gods would not be sufficient to stem the tide of the Demonic and the infection in the world. Envoys tend to be more cooperative and compromising both within the Dragon Cult, seeking to get the Archon to work better together (especially the lone wolves like the Hunters and Phantoms), while also recruiting outsiders and making them feel at home in the cause, and including them in Draconism meetings.

Envoy Mechanic: Envoy Archon can duplicate Archon Mechanic 1, and 5 onto any non-Archon Ally that is with them in an active scene. Additionally, they extend Mechanic 6 onto their non-Archon Family and Significant Others.
Envoy Mechanic: Envoy Archon can break the limitations on Guilds in terms of membership, being able to become a member of 2 instead of 1 Guilds, but can only choose one set of Mechanics from either Guild.

Artisan

Artisan are similar to the Envoys, in that they fulfill a role somewhere in between being soldiers of the Immortal War, and more like supporting forces. The Leystone Network is vast, spanning the globe, and constantly under attack from small little incursions. Artisans both mend and strengthen the Leystone network from attacks, and use Leystone and Draconic Magic to fuel Technology and creations to aid in the Immortal War. The best way to regard the Artisan Archon, is as Engineer Archon, a function dreamed up by Daiana and Regulus to help with the ever increasing threats to the network upon which Dragon Sites are dependent. Artisan Archon are valued both within the Dragon Cult and outside, given that their unrivaled knowledge of Dragon Sites makes them one of the few venues through which Soul Cores can be used to the benefit of mortals, otherwise only available at the behest of the Dragons.

Artisan Mechanic: Artisan Archon can grant an Archon +1 Attack Stat (breaks cap up to 11) when fighting on a Dragon Site (Temple Incl). Additionally, they can dispel curses at the Temple as if they had 4 Points Invested in Magic.
Artisan Mechanic: Artisan Archon gain the Leytech Branch of Technology for free without any Point investment in Tech Point Buy, and this also does not count towards their max 2 Tech Branches chosen.

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-In an era of times long gone by, the Archon Lineages were the foremost defenders and protectors of the world, chosen by the Dragons to aid in what they called the Immortal War. The Immortal War was a proxy conflict waged between the Dragons and all the Arken both Void and Exist (and later also Ordial forces), in which the Dragons fought back against the corruption of the other Dimensions. Because there were only few Dragons and many forces of evil, the Dragons blessed individuals with powers and control over a piece of their Magic that would later be known as Primal Magic, to aid in the fight. The fate of the Archon Lineages was closely linked with the Dragons, when the Dragons disappeared, so too did the Dragon Lineages falter. Knowledge was no longer passed down, and in many cases, Archon had to hide from a world that would increasingly see them as the magical corruption that invaded the world, a bitter irony for those who fought to protect it for so long. Others yet became corrupt with the vices of the very thing they fought, or simply resentful at the Dragons or the world for abandoning them without hope and at the mercy of the new radical purism movement. In recent years, Archon have come out of the woodwork and into the light, resulting in a revival of their presence on the world, and a slow reconnection with the Dragons in the middle of their revival also.
+Archon is an [[Aloria]]n based [[Affinities|Affinity]] that recruits mortals of any [[Race]] to become frontline soldiers for the Dragons within the [[Draconism]] [[Religion]], fighting against what the Dragons see as Corruption of the world. For every civilization since the dawn of time, Races have contributed their mortals to the Immortal War, and countless Archon have laid down their lives to try and save the world from ultimate Magical destruction. Eventually the Immortal War came to an end, leaving the Archon aimless and in control of their own Fate. While Archon are an Affinity, it considered almost universally beneficial to those who are it, even if signs them up, potentially against their will, to be recruited into the war of Dragons.
-=Archon Lineages=
-Each Greater Dragon represents a specific Archon Lineage (which in turn is a Primal Affinity), or a specific type of Archon that fills a very specific niche in the greater Dragon design for the world, and the Immortal War. Each Archon Lineage differs in its mechanics and rules, so it is recommended to thoroughly read each before deciding, and also being aware of the limitations of being an Archon. Archon present a different way to play certain things, not necessarily a long lasting or healthy roleplay theme. While Dragon Worship is required to play any Archon (except for the Attendant Archon) and while each Archon Lineage has a preferred Dragon dedication, it is possible to be an Allar Violet Whisper Archon who primarily worships Regulus. Furthermore, Archon status is also inherited, though populations remain stable. For example, if an Archon parent has five children, only one of them will be an Archon of their Lineage (randomly chosen) and if two Archon parents have four children, only two of them will be Archon, one of each parent’s Lineage. All Archon also gain a set of Specials regardless of what Lineage they are (even Attendant):
-* '''Archon Eyes:''' All Archon always have purple eyes, though the shades may vary from violet to tyrian purple that they cannot hide, though if they are Slizzar, they can use Afflictedhex to hide their eyes. Eyes may also optionally have a black or gray sclera, and produce a ghostly purple trail as they move, but these are optional.
-* '''Archon Mount:''' All Archon by default have a Wyvern as a Mount in Progressions. These cannot be used in Regalia, and are not affected by Husbandry Packs. Additionally, all Archon may also use Draconic aesthetics for their ability styled after their dedicated Greater Dragon, like purple lighting for Regulus, or purple fire for Caius.
-* '''Archon Speech:''' All Archon gain Dragonspeech, the language of Dragons, that they can use in Roleplay, as well as understand Dragonspeech when sung into the wind by Dragons, and read Dragonscript when found on Dragon Temples. Archon are less likely to be shut out by Dragon Temples in Progressions, but are not guaranteed special interactions.
-* '''Archon Design:''' All Archon, when wearing Armor (or having Summoned Armor) can overlay ghostly colored aesthetics associated with their Patron. These aesthetics are fairly free-form, but if you need inspiration, make a Roleplay Community Discord Ticket to ask. This also applies to weapons, and any Spell Point Buy so long as the Spells are Primal.
-* '''Archon Wings:''' All Archon, when not actively in combat, can summon a set of Draconic Wings (Elytra) and use said Wings to travel across Regalia. This gives players permission to travel across Regalia using an Elytra in Roleplay. Engaging in Combat instantly disables Dragonflight, and attack emotes or Abilities cannot be used before landing.
-* '''Archon Afflicted:''' All Archon, unless rules stated otherwise, are immune to Afflictions, though Afflicted (or those who have Void/Exist powers) also cannot be made Archon. The only exception rests in Silven, who become cleansed of their Silven status when turning Archon. Archon can under no circumstance learn or use Ordial/Void/Exist Powers or Abilities.
-==Violet Whisper Archon, of Aurora==
+==History==
-The Violet Whispers were once the great watchers, the Dragon faithful who perched up on towers in high mountains watching over the landscape and reporting any irregularities and infection in their domain to the other Archon. When the Dragons fell, many of the watching and listening posts fell to ruin, eventually adopted by the Isldar as their towers. The Violet Whispers had to resort more and more to combat to survive, translating their extremely sharp sight to ranged weapons, and traveling the world alone. While the Violet Whisper headquarters among the Life Isldar has been re-established, many of the Violet Whispers still travel the world alone. Violet Whisper Archon have the following Mechanics:
+Archon have existed since the dawn of time, or for as long as historical records go back. The earliest proven Archon were [[Meraic]] warriors empowered by Dragon [[Magic]] to fight the Demon horde as it was already invading their Empire, and since their fall, Archon have existed in the [[Allorn Empire]]'s greatness days, and the rise of the [[Regalian Empire]]. When Dragons committed the Denial of Immortality and ended the Immortal War in a draw, the Archon all collectively suddenly lost their purpose. The Dragons died or disappeared in the century leading up to [[Cataclysm]], and without any leaders to call out orders or send them to die on the front lines, the Archon were mostly left to their own devices. Some Archon forgot their historical purpose or actively rebelled against the Dragons that had left them. When the Dragons returned 300 years later, many Archon refused to return to the fold with the Dragons, while some cautiously rejoined the faithful in resurrecting the Draconism faith. To this day, Archon are seen as Draconic warriors and protectors of the world, though their method of protection is often very questionable. Some are apathetic and do not contribute to positive developments, while others engage in excessive violence and extrajudicial killing that leaves the Archon sometimes perceived with suspicion, as an unaccountable cult of know-it-all's.
-* '''Becoming a Violet Whisper:''' Violet Whispers are very accessible, and anyone can become a Violet Whisper at any age. All that is required is running into another Violet Whisper Archon, and convincing them to take on a pupil. After this, the Violet Whisper will train the pupil for several years, before performing the connection ritual and putting them through a test. If they succeed, they become a full Violet Whisper and depart from their mentor.
-* '''Violet Whisper Religiosity:''' All Violet Whispers must always be Dragon Worshipers, preferably Aurora dedicated. It is not permitted to play a Violet Whisper who pretends to be a Dragon Worshiper, as this is considered power-gaming. It is okay to occasionally go through moments of doubt, so long as the long term trajectory is Dragon Worship. Violet Whispers have often also been known to dedicate to Caius, Regulus, or Nox, depending on their personality.
-* '''Violet Whisper Sharpsight:''' Violet Whispers are able to use Firearms and Ranged Attack Emotes, as well as Point Buy packs that are specifically firing a projectile with Emote Range as a Range indicator, from Announce Emote instead of regular Emote distance. This Mechanic only works while the Violet Whisper is in a position that a normal person can walk to without having to use Gate Smash or any other Ability to leap up somewhere.
-* '''Violet Whisper Glassbody:''' Inversely however, Violet Whispers are so range-trained that they are completely incapable of defending themselves in Melee. They are unable to use Melee Point Buy Packs, and unable to use Attack or Defense emotes in regular melee combat. If someone attacks them in Melee, they cannot fight back.
-* '''Violet Whisper Bodysung:''' Violet Whispers, while training their eyes on a person, are able to discern their Proficiency Points as flat values and compare them to others. They don't see actual numbers, but are able to discern comparative data, like one person being "strong" than the other because they have a higher Strength Stat.
-==Crown Witch Archon, of Regulus==
+===Why play an Archon===
-The Crown Witches (sometimes also called Grey Witches, or Anglian Witches), were once the menders or healers of Regulus, who would be sent out into the world not to fight the corruption, but to heal and restore that which the corruption damaged in its wake. Crown Witches would often follow behind Red Apostles and Black Walkers to heal and cure the sick, and provide ailments for the cursed and damned. When the Dragons disappeared, the Crown Witches held onto Dragon Dogma, and kept Dragon Worship alive, while retreating into their hidden coves across the world. Their headquarters in Anglia in the Regalian Archipelago still stands strong to this day. Crown Witch Archon have the following mechanics:
+Archon, similarly to Knights, are a quick and easy way to get involved in pre-existing groups and activities. It guarantees Roleplay (whether for good or bad) because opinions on Archon are very polarized, and there is always some kind of somewhat active group of Archon around [[Draconism]] worship that tries to get involved in a lot of things in Regalia. Archon is also the closest proximity to something like spiritual world-defenders, though it should be noted that this is not their exact role, many of them do a lot of questionable things and generally there is a lot of flexibility in how to play an Archon. It is even possible to play an Archon who rejects Draconism and works with non-Dragon forces, though there are some design limitations to Archon.
-* '''Becoming a Crown Witch:''' Crown Witches are one of the hardest Archon Lineages to be, because one cannot just become a Crown Witch at a later age, Crown Witches are always induced into the order as children, either born to another Crown Witch, or adopted. Adopting is a common habit of Crown Witches, who travel the world to heal it, witness a lot of misery, and adopt orphans of different Races to give them purpose and meaning among the Crown Witches when Demons have taken everything from them.
-* '''Crown Witch Religiosity:''' All Crown Witches must always be Dragon Worshipers, preferably Regulus dedicated. It is not permitted to play a Crown Witch who pretends to be a Dragon Worshiper, as this is considered power-gaming. It is okay to occasionally go through moments of doubt, so long as the long term trajectory is Dragon Worship. Because Crown Witches are so intricately linked with Regulus's ideology, it is unlikely to see them dedicating to Caius or Nox.
-* '''Crown Witch Oathsworn:''' Crown Witch Archon may not have any Proficiency Points invested into: Melee Weapon Point Buy, Ranged Point Buy, Firearms Point Buy. Crown Witches don’t strictly take an oath of no harm, but these limitations are put in place for fairness sake.
-* '''Crown Witch Dragonmage:''' Crown Witches may purchase Spell Point Buy without becoming Void or Exist, instead their Spell Point Buy will be classified as Primal (Dragon magic). Crown Witches may also become Greater Mages, and may also include Specials, though recommendations are made to keep the Specials within the realm of the lightning/purple themed Crown Dragons.
-* '''Crown Witch Godsooth:''' Crown Witches are the only entities known on Aloria who are able to create surpressants and other herbal remedies to manage a [[Marken]] godcurse. These remedies don't allow someone to control their mindlessness while transformed, but can seriously reduce the amount of times they involuntarily transform, to help them hide it from the public, or tp provide emergency substances to avoid anger based transformations.
-==White Dreamer Archon, of Severena==
+===Becoming an Archon===
-The White Dreamers (sometimes also called Divine Dreamers) were the personal attendants of the White Sky Dragons, who through spending time with them attuned to their Magic. The White Dreamers evolved as a balance between the Mundane warrior monks and the Dragons’ Magical power, who lost some specialization in either field but had the opportunity to be skilled in both. As the White Dragons never disappeared, the Divine Dreamer Archon are still created and trained through an ordered structure in the Sihai lands, where the state supports them and they exist in the framework of Sihai society as preachers and trusted warriors. White Dreamer Archon have the following Mechanics:
+To become Archon, one either has to be born one from an Archon Parent or be converted to one. Any Archon can convert any willing person to an Archon of their chosen Lineage at the Dragon Temple, though it's always fun to include any Draconism faith priests in case they are around. Dragons can also directly make people Archon if they are summoned with [[Divinium]], and some Mechanics in Heritage Traits might cause a Character to become an Archon. It is important to note that as an Affinity, being an Archon is not curable. It is a permanent condition and prevents the Archon from becoming Afflicted or having another Affinity, though they can become [[Marken]]. Finally, Mages can also be cleansed into Archon, but any connection they have to any other Dimensions or Powers is cut off, meaning Archon can only ever have God Magic (Dragon). The only exception to this is Archon who have been touched by Ifrit, who can also have Void Magic, but only ever Void Magic. All Archon have purple irises, though the exact shade can range from light lavender to darker royal purple. They may also opt for additional Draconic aesthetics (scales, black sclera, claws, dragon tail, etc.). Finally, even if Archon Lineages seem hard coded to specific Dragons, they are not. Hunters can belong to Regulus, and Phantoms can belong to Severena, what matters is the context of how those powers are used.
-* '''Becoming a White Dreamer:''' The White Dreamer Archon are very restrictive in how to become one, most White Dreamer Archon are trained in Sihai monasteries during adolescence. Uniquely among Archon, White Dreamer Archon are Race-locked to Sihai and Half-Sihai, because it is impossible for others to gain access to the necessary training, where they are steeped in old knowledge and tradition by Temple seniors and taught Draconic spellcraft.
-* '''White Dreamer Religiosity:''' All White Dreamers must always be Dragon Worshipers, preferably Severena dedicated. It is not permitted to play a White Dreamer who pretends to be a Dragon Worshiper, as this is considered power-gaming. It is okay to occasionally go through moments of doubt, so long as the long term trajectory is Dragon Worship. It is very unlikely for White Dreamers to dedicate to other Dragons, as White Dreamers are so strongly linked to Severena's Dreams.
-* '''White Dreamer Spellcast:''' White Dreamer Archon may purchase up to 4 Proficiency Points of Spell Point Buy along with Specials without becoming Void or Exist, instead their Spell Point Buy will be classified as Primal (Dragon magic). Recommendations are made to keep themes within the realm of the wind/white themed Sky Dragons.
-* '''White Dreamer Spellsword:''' However, they can only invest a maximum of 4 total Proficiency points into the: Melee Weapon, Ranged, and Firearms Point Buy Categories. This is representational of the limitations incurred by the time they put aside to spend on learning Magic.
-* '''White Dreamer Worldvision:''' While out on Progressions, White Dreamers are more susceptible to their personal connection with Saaima than normal Sihai or Half Sihai. As a result, White Dreamers, while on entirely unrelated Progressions, may receive Dreams or visions related to other Progressions, or their own, that provide an angle that they had not or could not consider before. These Visions are delivered in Forum Dm's after Progression Processing.
-==Red Hunter Archon, of Caius==
+===Archon Mechanics===
-The origins of the Red Hunters are somewhat of a mystery as the order was destroyed when the Avarr died out. Folklore has it however that the Red Hunters were the most fanatical of Occult hunters among the Archon, enraged by the very presence of the Occult, and driven to combat rage when engaged by one. The Red Hunters as a group was revived by the Dragon Worshiping Maquixtl, but unlike other Archon Lineages, it was never truly limited in scope, anyone could become a Red Hunter through a dedication to Caius, and so their numbers quickly exploded. Red Hunter archon have the following Mechanics:
+All Archon regardless of Lineage have a set of Mechanics. Mechanics change the way an Affinity functions in Roleplay through subtle, and usually out-of-combat ways. In essence, Mechanics just add aesthetic flair that invest in the Dragon Niche.
-* '''Becoming a Red Hunter:''' Anyone can become a Red Hunter at any time in life, even without needing anything other than a Dragon Temple or Site. If knowing the ritual, a person can simply commit their life to the hunt of the Occult and to Caius, and be granted Archon status, or be born to another Red Hunter Archon. The ritual can be found in a variety of Dragon Archon scriptures and old manuals of folklore.
+* '''Mechanic 1:''' Archon can manifest Wings (of any design: Fairy, Draconic, or Mechanical), which while not in Combat, allow (Elytra) flight (including the use of Rockets). Combat or Ability usage immediately disables flight.
-* '''Red Hunter Religiosity:''' All Red Hunters must always be Dragon Worshipers, preferably Caius dedicated. It is not permitted to play a Red Hunter who pretends to be a Dragon Worshiper, as this is considered power-gaming. It is okay to occasionally go through moments of doubt, so long as the long term trajectory is Dragon Worship. It is impossible for Red Hunters not to be Caius worshipers, because their rage is drawn from him.
+* '''Mechanic 2:''' Archon can Point Buy [[Magic Point Buy]] Packs, re-classifying their Abilities to Dragon Magic. They cannot make use of the Sinistral Mechanic.
-* '''Red Hunter Apostleform:'''  Red Hunter Archon have the obvious purple eyes, but are more visually unique than the other Archon. Red Hunters have a so called “Red Hunt” Transformation which has the following effects: Red Skin (ranging from dark red to bright red), Draconic Horns, Draconic-claw like fingers, red scales on their arms, and a long prehensile tail with a hook blade at the end. They can either choose to activate this Transformation fully, or partially, or use it as their permanent appearance. At least some part of it must manifest while they are fighting Exist or Void Occult to visualize their powers.
+* '''Mechanic 3:''' Archon can Cleanse a (willing) Mage of Magic. If they can become an Archon, they do. Any Magic/Faith packs are refunded and can be re-spent. This grants the Archon doing it 1 Static Divinium.
-* '''Red Hunter Battlerage:''' Red Hunter Archon gain +2 Strength (that breaks the Proficiency Limit) so long as they are directly fighting someone with Exist or Void Occult status. While fighting such a person, they cannot disengage from the fight, cannot flee, until one of the other is defeated. This does not strictly mean killing, simply defeating a Vampire and then curing them is good enough, but generally, Red Hunters become enraged in a fight by Caius’s hatred flowing through them.
+* '''Mechanic 4:''' Archon can perform a Cleansing Ritual that cleanses a (willing) Undead, to either pass onto the Afterlife, or become a Primal Revenant. Any Magic/Faith Point Buy Packs are refunded and can be re-spent.
-* '''Red Hunter Firesoul:''' Red Hunter Archon have aesthetic control over fire, able to create it from nothing and spontaneously combust items, as well as snuff out fires, or make fires burn brighter and more vigorously. These fires may be entirely red, or purple, or a mixture of both. These aesthetics may also apply to weapons and armor, and their blood may also appear like glowing magma instead of red blood.
+* '''Mechanic 5:''' Archon can see backwards in time (coordinate with other players to tell their past) or see glimpses of possible futures in multi-time thread theory (just make them up, there are thousands of possible futures).
+* '''Mechanic 6:''' Archon can live much longer than non-Archon, empowered by Dragon Magic, meaning they can live three times as long as their maximum. (Making an Archon 300+ years old may require ticket consultation).
-==Silver Weaver Archon, of Nox==
-Silver Weaver Archon are perhaps the longest line of uninterrupted Archon that have existed, always serving Nox in their designs, and acting like the spymasters of the Dragon inclined. The Dragons always detested directly interfering with the politics of mortals, instead relying on the Silver Weavers to nudge society in a direction that would favor them towards Dragons, or failing that, make them at least suspicious or look disfavorably upon the Occult. The Silver Weavers have remained active through the centuries despite the disappearance of even Nox, with some believing they were directly responsible for the severe anti-Occult swivel that many societies moved into following the disappearance of Dragons. Silver Weaver Archon have the following Mechanics:
-* '''Becoming a Silver Weaver:''' Anyone can become a Silver Weaver, though it is only possible to do so by being made one by another Silver Weaver. Finding a Silver Weaver is usually part of the challenge, though once found, they are more likely to accept pupils who mentor them before finalizing their joining with a ritual. Silver Weavers can generally reliably be found around Dragon Worship sites and old Temples.
-* '''Silver Weaver Religiosity:''' All Silver Weavers must always be Dragon Worshipers, preferably Nox dedicated. It is not permitted to play a Silver Weaver who pretends to be a Dragon Worshiper, as this is considered power-gaming. It is okay to occasionally go through moments of doubt, so long as the long term trajectory is Dragon Worship. Some Silver Weavers have also dedicated to Regulus or Aurora, but never the violent ones like Caius.
-* '''Silver Weaver Skinshifter:''' When becoming a Silver Weaver, if the Character is a non-Slizzar, their Racial Abilities and Specials change. All Racial Abilities and Specials that the non-Slizzar Silver Weaver had are lost, and instead, the Character gains all full-blood Slizzar Specials, but not their Abilities.
-* '''Silver Weaver Concordat:''' When becoming a Silver Weaver, if the Character is already a Slizzar, they gain a different Mechanic. Slizzar Weaver Archon have upgraded versions of Progression related Packs (if they have Point-Bought them) in the Charisma Proficiency Category, meaning they are always better at wielding these packs than non-Slizzar Silver Weavers, and in some cases may even prevent usage of similar Packs on them.
-* '''Silver Weaver Spellbound:''' In both cases, (Slizzar and non-Slizzar), Silver Weavers may purchase up to 2 Spell Point Buy without becoming Void/Exist, with these Abilities instead being Primal (Dragon Magic). Additionally, in both cases, Silver Weavers gain a permanent -2 Strength and -2 Dexterity debuff that cannot go into negative.
-* '''Silver Weaver Mirrorhex:''' Silver Weaver Archon are able to use imitate the visuals and mechanics of all other Archon Lineages. This does not actually give them these mechanics, but allows them to imitate them with illusions, like appearing like a Red Apostle of a Red Hunter Archon, or imitating an Urlan or Drakkar Physiology Transformation of the Bronze Bulwark Archon. They can essentially pretend to be a different Archon type through illusions and imitations.
-==Bronze Bulwark Archon, of Valerius==
-The Bronze Bulwark Archon were perhaps the most numerous of Archon once upon a time, being the rank and file soldier of the Dragon cause, always the first to answer the call of battle, and the first to protect those at risk of Demonic onslaught. The Bronze Bulwarks lost their numerical advantage with the disappearance of Dragons, but have recently seen a revival with the return of Dragons, and the increase of conflicts generated by Arken with the Dragons. The Bronze Bulwarks are the simplest and most elegant warrior Archon, deriving benefits from the blessings of Valerius to aid them in battle. Bronze Bulwark Archon have the following Mechanics:
-* '''Becoming a Bronze Bulwark:''' Bronze Bulwark Archon are perhaps the easiest to become with a flexible range of options. Anyone can become a Bronze Bulwark, whether being induced by another Bronze Bulwark, being induced by a Dragon Matron, or directly by a Dragon. This can also be done anywhere in the world, making Bronze Bulwark recruitment versatile, especially given the high number of them and visible presence they have in the streets.
-* '''Bronze Bulwark Religiosity:''' All Bronze Bulwarks must always be Dragon Worshipers, though with no overt preference. While related to Valerius, because there are so many Bronze Bulwarks, they have a varied preference for Dragons ranging from Saaima to Caius to Regulus. It is not permitted to play a Bronze Bulwark who pretends to be a Dragon Worshiper, as this is considered power-gaming. It is okay to occasionally go through moments of doubt, so long as the long term trajectory is Dragon Worship.
-* '''Bronze Bulwark Drakkaris:''' Bronze Bulwarks are able to apply a Draconic Transformation to themselves called Drakkar Form. This transforms the user into a bipedal non-winged dragon-being styled after their dedicated Dragon. This transformation includes full skin change to dragon scales, dragon horns, a dragon tail, and dragon claws. Weapons can still be wielded, and armor can still be worn. While this Transformation is active, the user gains +1 Constitution +1 Charisma that can break cap, but cannot grant new Point Buy. This Transformation can also be upheld indefinitely, if desired.
-* '''Bronze Bulwark Urlanis:''' Bronze Bulwarks are able to apply a temporary Urlan Transformation to themselves called Urlan Formosis. While Urlan Formosis is applied, the Bronze Bulwark’s Racial Abilities and Specials are removed, and replaced by Urlan Racial Abilities and Specials, except the Special Physical Prowess and Wild Training. This Transformation can also be upheld indefinitely, if desired.
-* '''Bronze Bulwark Earthsong:''' Bronze Bulwarks are able to shape metal with their hands and control rare earth metals as if they are liquids. While this does not allow fine control like a goldsmith would to create intricate detail, they are able to fix issues with their weapons, or reshape them to be sharper, pointier, or bigger. Additionally, if they are already wearing Armor, they can choose to cause it to melt off of them and pool into a flask (this cannot be used inversely as an Armor Summon).
-==Dark Scale Archon, of Ruin==
-Dark Scale Archon (also called Rokhaal in the Kathar language) are in a very complicated situation, as they are technically corrupted Archon, not Archon by design. Dark Scale Archon were created when the first Archon were also made, as Dark Scale Archon was a condition to which any Lineage of Archon can fall if their will is corrupted. What this means is that an Archon may at some point decide that the Dragons while owing their allegiance, do not know what is right for the world, and are too timid in their interactions. A Dark Scale Archon is one who is inclined to say that Archon should commit to more violence, more tyranny, and more cruelty, to cleanse the world of the corruption and infection, and stop preventing collateral damage as much as it makes them meek and slow to act, ironically falling to corruption themselves. Dark Scale Archon are connected to the Dragon Ruin, who although not being a Greater Dragon, is considered a fallen Dragon of a kind, trapped in the Void and infected by it and being considerably more powerful because of it. This makes Dark Scale Archon a unique condition that some other Archon tolerate, and others wish to expel as traitors. The Dragons have never stated an oblique policy on the Dark Scales, sometimes rejecting them, sometimes working with them, meaning that it is up to the individual Archon of other Lineages to decide whether they wish to accept Dark Scale in their fold. Dark Scale Archon have the following Mechanics:
-* '''Becoming a Dark Scale:''' Dark Scale Archon can only be created out of other Archon who have lost their way. When an Archon starts feeling doubt about their destiny and the mission of Dragons, this can tip over into cynicism and rejection of the calm and reasoned approach that Dragons prefer, wishing instead for a more final and explosive solution to the corruption problem. The fall from grace can be gradual or very abrupt, and it usually comes paired with the corrupting whispers of Ruin in their minds until they fully change. It is not known if Dark Scale Archon can change back.
-* '''Dark Scale Religiosity:''' Dark Scale Archon must without exception be Dragon Worshiper, but must also worship Ruin as their Greater Dragon, even if their religion does not formally have him in its pantheon. Ruin as a Dragon stands for violence, revenge, tyranny, destruction, power, and force, and is critical of the slow acting motives of the other Dragons, and worship to him is performed by cleansing and eradicating Vampires in particular. Superficially, Dark Scale Archon are allies of the other Archon Lineages and Draconic Cause, but whether they are accepted is up to the individual, as their beliefs are sometimes too violent and too unpredictable to tolerate. There is an unspoken truce not to be hostile or seek conflict with other Archon (and vice versa) on Dragon Site grounds, but Dark Scale and other Lineage Archon don't necessarily need to be friends outside of that.
-* '''Dark Scale Bloodcurse:''' Dark Scale Archon are unique in that they are both Archon and Vampire at the same time. When an Archon becomes a Dark Scale, they are also immediately infected with an incurable version of Vampirism. Unlike normal Vampirism however, they do not become Void Occult, their Vampirism is instead a Primal Vampirism, and instead of being able to feed on the blood of just anyone, Dark Archon can only feed on the blood of non-Dark Scale Vampires, Void Mages, and Void Silven.
-* '''Dark Scale Vampirism:''' Dark Scale Archon do not get the whole ruleset of Vampires, rather they have access to the following Mechanics: Dark Scale Archon do get access to commutable Point Buy that they can spend in the same category as regular Vampires, but get only 2 of these points, instead of 4. Additionally, Dark Scale Archon only get some of the Vampire Specials: Vampiric Bloodlust, Vampiric Feeding, Vampiric Influence, Vampiric Visions, Vampiric Physiology, Vampiric Familiar, Vampiric Dressage.
-==Black Walker Archon, of Marik==
-Black Walker lore is currently not writeable as it requires the more up to date Ordial lore reconfiguration to be done. When it is done however, Black Walkers will be styled after anti-Ordial with bonuses while fighting Ordial (Undead/Geist) and detriments while fighting the living. Geists and Ordial Mages may be Black Walkers, but only if they are Dragon Worshipers and hate Ordial entities.
-==Attendant Archon==
-Attendant Archon are Archon by Lineage, but not strictly tied to the Dragons in such a way that their fate is entwined with them. Attendant Archon are like vanilla Archon without any overt identity, they only have the purple Archon eyes, but have no functional Mechanics and don’t need to be Dragon Worshipers to be Archon Attendant. Attendant Archon are usually made by Dragon Matrons to identify a person as “Pro Dragon”, but not fully committed to the point of Dragon Worship, or participating in the fight against the corruption of the world. Attendant Archon can become other types of Archon at any other time so long as they fulfill the requirements set out in the Mechanics of that particular Lineage.
+==Lineages==
+Archon exist in six distinct Lineages (though special Lineages may exist for Custom Kits). All Archon serve a specific function in the Immortal War, and even though the Immortal War had passed, they continue to pass their Archonism down from generation to generation. All Children born from an Archon are also Archon (and if both parents are Archon, one random Lineage is chosen). It is possible to swap Lineage, but this costs 1 [[Divinium]] at the Dragon Temple unless a specific Mechanic allows this to be done for free. Each Lineage of Archon also has two specific Mechanics that apply only to their Lineage, that are supplemental to the common Mechanic list for all Archon.
+===Warden===
+[[File:Ssd.png|left|140px|caption]]
+Wardens are protectors and healers and scholars, not necessarily front-line soldiers. Wardens were historically sent by the Dragons to heal places where corruption had left the people in misery and damaged the world, or to investigate matters they could not see to themselves. Wardens primarily also act as protectors and administrators or support of the Draconism Holy Sites, a very last line of defense against the Infection from damaging the heart of the Draconic Cause. Wardens were popular among the followers of Regulus, Severena, and Aurora, but have become more wide spread over time as their support became appreciated by the frontliners. Wardens are particular popular in [[Anglia]] in the Regalian Archipelago, where they have banded together and called themselves Gray Witches or Anglian Witches, using herbs and tinctures to heal the people of ailments and generally warding off evil in the swamplands.
+* '''Warden Mechanic:''' Warden Archon can grant any person [[Adapt_Point_Buy#Shapeshift_Pack|Shapeshift Pack]] for free, but only for an Hour (or the duration of an Event), and with a 7 day Cooldown.
+* '''Warden Mechanic:''' Warden Archon are immune to all Mechanics from [[Arkenborn]] or [[Godborn]] insofar they are Mechanics that affect others, and aren't free Packs (not immune to Pack Abilities).
+===Aegis===
+[[File:Afa.png|left|140px|caption]]
+Aegis are the frontline warriors and shield-wall of the Draconic Forces, the bulk of the army of the Dragons, and the most numerous of the Archon. They are sent in large numbers to fight smaller Demons that Dragons would sneer to face, so that they can fight bigger entities and Gods. Aegis also function as the peacetime protectors of those Wardens who cannot fight themselves, such as the Draconic Scholars and Healers. Aegis are far from dispensable soldiers, and have historically had especially good relations with the Dragons Marik and Caius, the former commander among them and the latter general. Though, over time, as priorities shifted, Aegis Archon showed up in other Dragon Domains also. Aegis are particularly popular among the [[Songaskian]], called the Siiri Bulwark, who also act as foot soldiers in the Songaskian Masaya's army, commanded by Dragon Priests.
+* '''Aegis Mechanic:''' Aegis Archon gain a Draconic Transformation styled like [[Dragonkin#Design|Dragonkin Appearance]], the Aesthetics of which they can style after a Dragon of their choice. Counts as a Disguise.
+* '''Aegis Mechanic:''' Aegis Archon gain +1 Defence Stat (breaking cap up to 9) for each additional Archon present in a scene, and so long as they are fighting for a Draconism cause (even while not being faithful).
+===Hunter===
+[[File:Trw.png|left|140px|caption]]
+Hunters are the lone wolves or shock-troopers of the Draconic Forces, specifically tracking and hunting down notable Occult as specialized warriors. Hunters are sent out in small numbers to make use of hit and run tactics, as well as their ferocity to quickly overwhelm enemies before they even realize they are under attack. Hunters rarely act defensively on the home front, content to spend their entire time on the front lines of the Immortal War and the Draconic goals. Hunters have historically been especially favored by Caius, as they are capable of sharing his bouts of rage and combat ferocity when forced to fight alone against a tide of darkness. Hunters are particularly popular among the [[Maquixtl]], called the Red Hunters, who invoke the elements of the Fire Dragon and manifest Draconic aesthetics like red scale, red skin, a draconic tail, draconic horns, claws, and fire resistance.
+* '''Hunter Mechanic:''' Hunters have perfect night vision, capable of seeing clearly in the dark and low light environments without needing any external light or illumination.
+* '''Hunter  Mechanic:''' Hunters gain +1 Main Attack Stat (breaks Cap up to 11) while they are inside Crookback City District, the Regalian Sewers, or Gloomrot, so long as they are fighting for the Draconism cause.
+===Phantom===
+[[File:Weq.png|left|140px|caption]]
+Phantoms are the saboteurs, assassins, rogues and cutthroats of the Draconic Forces, specifically used to get dirty work done that other Archon balk at, or get their morals in a twist about. Phantoms were not historically part of the Immortal War, rather they came about through Triton and Nox's impatience with the other Dragons' slowness to act, and indecision when it came to more pivotal moments in history. The Phantoms often consider themselves separate from the other Lineages, and rage against their centrism or apathy. It should come as no surprise that Phantoms are traditionally favored to Triton, but have become more widespread, some even in nominally peaceful Severena Domain, as locals turn to more radical solutions. Phantoms are particularly popular among the Drakon Cult [[Kathar]], called Darkscales, who blend [[Vampirism|Vampiric]] culture with Archon Culture to produce a potent mixture in any fight.
+* '''Phantom Mechanic:''' Phantoms can Thrall (consenting) Afflicted, making them Legal in the eyes of Regalia, hiding their Affliction Traits, Disabling their Feeding, and forcing them to fight their own Kind. 2 Max.
+* '''Phantom Mechanic:''' Phantoms can use [[Vampirism#Design|Vampiric Form]] as described on the Vampire Page. This Transformation counts as a Disguise for them and can hide their eyecolor.
+===Envoy===
+[[File:Untitlssssdadaed Artwork.png|left|140px|caption]]
+Envoy go in a completely different direction from the more combat-oriented Archon lineages existing elsewhere, focusing instead on the recruitment of allies from outside the Draconism and Draconic fold. Envoys seek to maintain relations with non-Dragon aligned and those who reject or don't believe in the actual mission of the Draconic Immortal War, to aid in their work regardless of this apathy. Envoys came about through Severena and Aurora's foresight, that those who worshiped the Dragons as Gods would not be sufficient to stem the tide of the Demonic and the infection in the world. Envoys tend to be more cooperative and compromising both within the Dragon Cult, seeking to get the Archon to work better together (especially the lone wolves like the Hunters and Phantoms), while also recruiting outsiders and making them feel at home in the cause, and including them in Draconism meetings.
+* '''Envoy Mechanic:''' Envoy Archon can duplicate Archon Mechanic 1, and 5 onto any non-Archon Ally that is with them in an active scene. Additionally, they extend Mechanic 6 onto their non-Archon Family and Significant Others.
+* '''Envoy Mechanic:''' Envoy Archon can break the limitations on [[Guilds]] in terms of membership, being able to become a member of 2 instead of 1 Guilds, but can only choose one set of Mechanics from either Guild.
+===Artisan===
+[[File:Untitle241d Artwork.png|left|140px|caption]]
+Artisan are similar to the Envoys, in that they fulfill a role somewhere in between being soldiers of the Immortal War, and more like supporting forces. The Leystone Network is vast, spanning the globe, and constantly under attack from small little incursions. Artisans both mend and strengthen the Leystone network from attacks, and use Leystone and Draconic Magic to fuel Technology and creations to aid in the Immortal War. The best way to regard the Artisan Archon, is as Engineer Archon, a function dreamed up by Daiana and Regulus to help with the ever increasing threats to the network upon which Dragon Sites are dependent. Artisan Archon are valued both within the Dragon Cult and outside, given that their unrivaled knowledge of Dragon Sites makes them one of the few venues through which Soul Cores can be used to the benefit of mortals, otherwise only available at the behest of the Dragons.
+* '''Artisan Mechanic:''' Artisan Archon can grant an Archon +1 Attack Stat (breaks cap up to 11) when fighting on a Dragon Site (Temple Incl). Additionally, they can dispel curses at the Temple as if they had 4 Points Invested in Magic.
+* '''Artisan Mechanic:''' Artisan Archon gain the Leytech Branch of Technology for free without any Point investment in Tech Point Buy, and this also does not count towards their max 2 Tech Branches chosen.
+==Trivia==
+* There was once Trivia here.
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