Dragon: The Embers Core Book - MrGone's Character Sheets

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It is this ‘island’ mentality that keeps
the Oroboroi in check, as they are too
paranoid and greedy to actually collaborate
on a regular basis. So in truth, the Oroboroi
don’t really have a society. It’s a maelstrom
of control freaks trying desperately to shield
themselves from calamity. Despite this,
though, there are a few rules of etiquette that
(most) Oroboroi follow.
1: The Subjects must not Know
The presence of the Oroboroi and
the details of their physiology are precious
secrets that if leaked could endanger every
living Dragon. This rule is a matter of selfpreservation,
and to break it is to risk
extinction.
2: The Devourers must not be
Harbored
The Heart is a delicacy a Dragon is
only allowed to enjoy once. Those that eat
Hearts only serve to accelerate the end of
days. Members of the Oroboroi are
forbidden from interacting with the Hungry
both as a message of self-preservation and
for the good of their species. If an Oroboroi
meets one of the heart-eaters, she should kill
him, or find somebody who can.
3: The Righteous must honor
Surrender
Members of the Oroboroi are free to
place pressure on their peers, be it for wish
of land or simple rat-bastardry. All such
pressure, political or physical, must stop
when the Dragon surrenders. In essence,
every Dragon has a right to demand
negotiations, and that Dragon is guaranteed
her safety up and through the execution of
that meeting. Her fate afterwards depends
on the agreement forged, but will not impart
physical violence. Likely, she will be
incorporated as a vassal in the winning
Dragon’s Province, or she’ll be deported.
It is important to note that this rule of
etiquette only applies to members of the
Oroboroi. Those that extend these
courtesies to mortals are exceptional, but
rare. The golden rule of survival enforces
this. If an Oroboroi wishes to be treated
fairly when she is bested, she’d better do the
same for those she conquers.
4: The Gracious will greet Guests
without Malice
Vagabond Oroboroi and those that
decide to vacation may sometimes wander
into the Province of another Dragon (with or
without knowledge of this blunder).
Provided the intrusive Dragon does not stir
up trouble, she is allowed to spend three
days in the other Dragon’s Province before
she’ll be disturbed. If at that time she is
asked to leave and she refuses, the other
Dragon is within his rights to attack her by
any means.
This rule is enforced by mutual
courtesy. If a Dragon wishes to be treated
well in another’s Province, she’d best extend
the same welcoming atmosphere lest she be
rendered a hypocrite.
A A A Dragon’s Dragon’s Lair Lair
Lair
Though the term is a bit archaic, the
Lair is a Dragon’s home. It’s where she
keeps all of her valuables, the most
important one being her Heart. A Dragon’s
Lair may or may not be part of her Province.
Most modern Oroboroi don’t care for
cave life. In fact, they like to live the way
they did when they were mortal, or possibly
just a smidge more extravagant that that.
Lairs run the spectrum from studios to
penthouses, and they’re indistinguishable
from other properties.
Because of her ventures into the
Dreamtide, a Dragon’s Lair fills up with
astral energy. Though not immediately
apparent, this energy leaves a touch of
mysticism behind when a Dragon has gone,
and it draws the attention of other
supernatural beings. It works like creating a
magnet; the Oroboroi presence polarized the
world around her, and her presence is no
greater felt than in the place she resides.