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Introduction

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 Though they are called one, the Dranoch are not truly a race - but rather, some would say, a blessing. And some a curse. It is the gift of life unending, but also of abject hunger and a suffering extreme. Power unlike that of mortals, with the potential for so much more — but only through extortion and grim indulgence.
-The Dranoch began long ago. In fact, it is unknown from where exactly the curse originated, only that it was the Corrupted God Valteran who first offered it to a mortal who many claim he dearly loved. Whether that brief rumor is true and whether that individual still yet lives, these ancient histories are far from evidenced. In fact, it was not until the collapse of the Unbroken Empire that genuine examples of these beings appeared, in the form of the Court of Dusk.
+The Dranoch began long ago. In fact, it is unknown from where exactly the curse originated, only that it was the Corrupted God Valteran who first offered it to a mortal who many claim he dearly loved. Whether that brief rumor is true and whether that individual still yet lives, these ancient histories are far from evidenced. In fact, it was not until the collapse of the [[Unbroken Empire]] that genuine examples of these beings appeared, in the form of the Court of Dusk.
 The Dranoch are fairly rare in the world, save for in Veranor where the most prominent of their kind reside. As such they are generally the black sheep of whatever society they reside in, though they will often have secret societies that often seek to benefit their species as a whole. Due to their violent nature they are hated and feared, even by many worshipers of Valteran who believe they are cursed by him rather than blessed, and ultimately cannot be trusted.

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	Interestingly, the magic used by a Dranoch Huntsman changes dramatically to reflect the purity of the accursed: all aesthetic aspects of that magic that take physical form are overridden by a fury of blood. A Necromantic construct will not appear to be a hush of flesh but instead a closely conjoined terror of walking crimson ichor. Water will flow dark crimson and even kinetic force would carry a red tint. Fire will remain ablaze, but with its color changing and leaving behind a hot rain of bloody grit.		Interestingly, the magic used by a Dranoch Huntsman changes dramatically to reflect the purity of the accursed: all aesthetic aspects of that magic that take physical form are overridden by a fury of blood. A Necromantic construct will not appear to be a hush of flesh but instead a closely conjoined terror of walking crimson ichor. Water will flow dark crimson and even kinetic force would carry a red tint. Fire will remain ablaze, but with its color changing and leaving behind a hot rain of bloody grit.
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−	Dranoch Huntsmen can only Ascend in Blood Magic, becoming a Pureblood. Cardinals and Botchlings may Ascend in a magic of their choosing, but will not be able to become a Huntsman unless that magic is Blood Magic.

	Finally, as a restriction, a Dranoch Huntsman cannot be a Draedan of any level. If they are one during the evolution towards Huntsman, their divine heritage will be shed and likely lost forever.		Finally, as a restriction, a Dranoch Huntsman cannot be a Draedan of any level. If they are one during the evolution towards Huntsman, their divine heritage will be shed and likely lost forever.

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 =Limitations=
-As Dranoch progress more towards the status of a Huntsman, their ability to perform magic recedes and they begin to lose some of the arts they may be keen to. While as a Botchling all magics remain available, a Cardinal may only have access to four, and while a Huntsman may be incredibly powerful, they lose access to all Raw Magic slots but one. The exception to this is Blood Magic, which can be learned regardless of restriction, and does not count towards a Dranoch's limit.
+As Dranoch progress more towards the status of a Huntsman, their ability to perform magic recedes and they begin to lose some of the arts they may be keen to. While as a Botchling all magics remain available, a Cardinal may only have access to four even if Ascended, and while a Huntsman may be incredibly powerful, they can only possess [[Blood Magic]] and two other schools of Raw Magic, regardless of Ascension.
 Regardless, there is an exchange for this loss of arcane potential: a Dranoch gains noticeable resistance to magic the further they develop - all except for one type: [[Sigilic Pyromancy|Pyromancy]], which is the great vulnerability of the Dranoch. If there is one tell-tale way to determine a Dranoch’s identity other than their eyes or the paler shade of their skin, it is perhaps their aversion to fire. Dranoch will almost exclusively bear caged lanterns when illumination is necessary, and many societal elite prefer to rely on electricity for illumination, despite its relative youth within the world’s technological framework.

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 As Dranoch progress more towards the status of a Huntsman, their ability to perform magic recedes and they begin to lose some of the arts they may be keen to. While as a Botchling all magics remain available, a Cardinal may only have access to four, and while a Huntsman may be incredibly powerful, they lose access to all Raw Magic slots but one. The exception to this is Blood Magic, which can be learned regardless of restriction, and does not count towards a Dranoch's limit.
-Regardless, there is an exchange for this loss of arcane potential: a Dranoch gains noticeable resistance to magic the further they develop - all except for one type.
+Regardless, there is an exchange for this loss of arcane potential: a Dranoch gains noticeable resistance to magic the further they develop - all except for one type: [[Sigilic Pyromancy|Pyromancy]], which is the great vulnerability of the Dranoch. If there is one tell-tale way to determine a Dranoch’s identity other than their eyes or the paler shade of their skin, it is perhaps their aversion to fire. Dranoch will almost exclusively bear caged lanterns when illumination is necessary, and many societal elite prefer to rely on electricity for illumination, despite its relative youth within the world’s technological framework.
 While fire does not instantly kill a Dranoch or immolate them rapidly, it drastically reduces the regenerative properties of the area cindered and causes a great deal of unnatural pain.

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 Dranoch Huntsmen can only Ascend in Blood Magic, becoming a Pureblood. Cardinals and Botchlings may Ascend in a magic of their choosing, but will not be able to become a Huntsman unless that magic is Blood Magic.
-Finally, as a restriction, a Dranoch Huntsman cannot be a Draedan of any level; Highborn or otherwise. If they are one during the evolution towards Huntsman, their divine heritage will be shed and likely lost forever.
+Finally, as a restriction, a Dranoch Huntsman cannot be a Draedan of any level. If they are one during the evolution towards Huntsman, their divine heritage will be shed and likely lost forever.
 ==Progression==

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 * Becoming a Huntsman requires the commitment of 1000 XP. This should be written on your CS Skill List as "Dranoch: Huntsman" with a 0/1000 starting point.
 * Mastering and gaining access to the Huntsman's monster form, a truly terrifying and powerful state, requires the commitment of 250 additional XP. This should be written on your CS Skill List as "Dranoch: Huntsman (Devourer)" with a 0/250 starting point. Therefore, full mastery and final progression as a Dranoch Huntsman with a mastered monstrous-state requires 1500 XP.
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	Finally, as a restriction, a Dranoch Huntsman cannot be a Draedan of any level; Highborn or otherwise. If they are one during the evolution towards Huntsman, their divine heritage will be shed and likely lost forever.		Finally, as a restriction, a Dranoch Huntsman cannot be a Draedan of any level; Highborn or otherwise. If they are one during the evolution towards Huntsman, their divine heritage will be shed and likely lost forever.
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		+	==Progression==
		+	* Upon becoming a Dranoch, the PC only has access to the Botchling capabilities, and must feed in order to advance to the Cardinal state. For the purpose of objectivity and fairness, this feeding process (while it is happening in-character) will be proven by the commitment of XP into a Dranoch skill line. You are either a Cardinal/Huntsman or you are not, so until the next stage is fully mastered, you do not gain access to any of the abilities prematurely. With 249/250 points in the Cardinal line, you are still a Botchling, with only Botchling capabilities.
		+	* Becoming a Cardinal requires the commitment of 250 XP. This should be written on your CS Skill List as "Dranoch: Cardinal" with a 0/250 starting point.
		+	* Becoming a Huntsman requires the commitment of 1000 XP. This should be written on your CS Skill List as "Dranoch: Huntsman" with a 0/1000 starting point.
		+	* Mastering and gaining access to the Huntsman's monster form, a truly terrifying and powerful state, requires the commitment of 250 additional XP. This should be written on your CS Skill List as "Dranoch: Huntsman (Devourer)" with a 0/250 starting point. Therefore, full mastery and final progression as a Dranoch Huntsman with a mastered monstrous-state requires 1500 XP.

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 The affliction may be acquired by a variety of different methods. First, it must be noted that Dranoch are not undead. Dying is not a requirement to become one and one may not be resurrected by means of affliction unless through Valteran.
-One can acquire the affliction through the Mist Lord and it will manifest immediately, typically as a Botchling though some have been gifted with Cardinal status at the beginning. Aside from that, Cardinals may convert others into Botchlings through the blood, and this may occur in a variety of different ways; transfusion, the consumption of Cardinal blood, smearing Cardinal blood into one’s wounds and even - rarely - sexual intercourse.
+One can acquire the affliction through Valteran and it will manifest immediately, typically as a Botchling though some have been gifted with Cardinal status at the beginning. Aside from that, Cardinals may convert others into Botchlings through the blood, and this may occur in a variety of different ways; transfusion, the consumption of Cardinal blood, smearing Cardinal blood into one’s wounds and even - rarely - sexual intercourse.
 The result of such a bond is that of progeny and progenitor, a deeply compelling bond between the two individuals that may often manifest with affection and intimacy so much as it may develop into a sort of paternal or even sibling-like bond. As most Dranoch are reviled by society, their progenitor and fellow progenies are typically the most valuable bonds carried.