Dragnar
Sage of Sorcery
Why should the Solars have all the fun with their mates? Lunars are nothing if not adaptable, so who is to say they couldn't adapt the Bond into something... Far more useful. (Basically I looked at the Avatar keyword on abyssal stuff and thought "More backgrounds should work like that!" )
New Keyword: Bond(rating)Charms and knacks with this keyword draw on the link between a Lunar and their Mate, utilizing the bond for their own ends, instead of merely as a means of control for their Mate. A charm or Knack with this keyword can only be purchased by a lunar with the appropriate rating in the Solar Bond background, and often possess slightly differing effects depending on what sort of exalt the Lunar’s bondmate is(though most Lunar exalted are not yet aware these differences exist). These charms function as long as the Exaltation of the Lunar’s Mate exists, but may only be trained while that exaltation is actually in use.
Mate-Tracking Solution
Cost: - Mins: Wits 3, Essence 2
Type: Permanent
Keywords: Mate(1)
Duration: Permanent
Prerequisite Charms: None
The Lunar Exalted were meant to protect their mates, and it would be rather difficult to carry out this duty if they could not find those mates, would it not? This charm permanently enhances the Lunar’s senses, allowing them to unerringly locate their Mate. As long as the Lunar and their Mate are in the same realm of existence(and the solar is not hidden by charms or other magic), the Lunar always knows exactly what direction their mate is in, a sixth sense pointing toward their other half with all the precision of a compass. Additionally, the Lunar may spend a single die from the pool provided by Solar Bond to gain (essence) automatic successes on any roll made to locate their mate.
Reflecting off the Moon(knack)
Mins: Perception 4, Essence 4
Keywords: Mate(3)
Prerequisite Knacks: Taste of Luna’s Champions
Having mastered the sharing of power with their fellow Lunars, some Moonchildren turn then toward the other obvious source of untapped power, one even closer to them than the rest of the Silver Pact. After all, how hard can it be to reflect a bit of brilliance from the one their very souls are bound to? This Knack allows the Lunar to shift their very Anima into another form temporarily, infusing their blows with a portion of their Mate’s power.
Solar: By drawing on the Solar Essence that empowers their Mate, the Lunar learns to strike with the Holy wrath of the Unconquered Sun. For three motes per attack, the Lunar may cause their attacks to gain the Holy keyword, inflicting Aggravated damage to Creatures of Darkness.
Abyssal: The deathly touch of the Neverborn flows over the Bond in the instant the lunar learns this Knack, but they are fortunately too far removed to do more than unnerve an unsuspecting Lunar. For three motes per attack, the lunar may infuse their blows with the icy cold they felt from this touch, draining motes equal to the lesser of damage dealt or (Solar Bond Rating) from the target’s mote pool on a successful blow.(the lunar does not gain these motes, they are simply lost to the Void)
Infernal: The tainted essence of the Yozi being felt from across the bond will no doubt shock some Lunars in coming days, but the raw power granted is no lesser for it, and perhaps even more brutal. For three motes, the Lunar may double their post-soak damage on one attack.
A second purchase of this knack draws even more power through the bond, reducing the cost to activate any of the first purchase’s effects to two motes. Additionally, the Lunar’s Anima Banner is permanently changed to reflect, at least in part, the Iconic imagery of their Mate’s. At the Lunar’s choice, this may enact an even deeper change, replacing their previous anima power with that of their Mate. (Under no circumstances may this allow the Lunar to learn non-lunar charms, though all other powers are shared)
Spirit and Soul(knack)
Mins: Int 2, Essence 3
Keywords: Mate(4)
Prerequisite Knacks: None
Which are the Lunar Exalted more closely bound to, the beasts of creation, or the Exaltation they were intended to protect above all else? Upon learning this knack, the Lunar permanently gains a second Spirit Shape(And, if they possess one, a matching War Form) that better reflects their Mate. The Lunar may reflexively switch which of his spirit shapes determines his Tell.
Solar: As this Knack was originally intended to function, it does not grant an entirely different Spirit Shape, instead merely allowing their original shape to be taken with more ‘perfect’ qualities. Flaws are smoothed over, they seem to shine with an inner light, and the lunar is permanently considered to be acting with Solar sanction under the laws of heaven. This form is clearly supernatural, but increases all attributes by one for as long as it is held.
Abyssal: To become one with the Underworld is not for the faint of heart, but in the end it is little different from creation. The Lunar gains the form of one of the underworld’s plasmic animals as a second spirit shape, often (but not always) a plasmic version of their original shape.
Infernal: Allowing the essence of hell itself to resonate with their very souls, the Lunar gains the spirit shape of any of the first circle demons of their Mate’s Patron.(If the Infernal’s Patron ever changes, this secondary spirit shape re-adjusts itself to match)
New Keyword: Bond(rating)Charms and knacks with this keyword draw on the link between a Lunar and their Mate, utilizing the bond for their own ends, instead of merely as a means of control for their Mate. A charm or Knack with this keyword can only be purchased by a lunar with the appropriate rating in the Solar Bond background, and often possess slightly differing effects depending on what sort of exalt the Lunar’s bondmate is(though most Lunar exalted are not yet aware these differences exist). These charms function as long as the Exaltation of the Lunar’s Mate exists, but may only be trained while that exaltation is actually in use.
Mate-Tracking Solution
Cost: - Mins: Wits 3, Essence 2
Type: Permanent
Keywords: Mate(1)
Duration: Permanent
Prerequisite Charms: None
The Lunar Exalted were meant to protect their mates, and it would be rather difficult to carry out this duty if they could not find those mates, would it not? This charm permanently enhances the Lunar’s senses, allowing them to unerringly locate their Mate. As long as the Lunar and their Mate are in the same realm of existence(and the solar is not hidden by charms or other magic), the Lunar always knows exactly what direction their mate is in, a sixth sense pointing toward their other half with all the precision of a compass. Additionally, the Lunar may spend a single die from the pool provided by Solar Bond to gain (essence) automatic successes on any roll made to locate their mate.
Reflecting off the Moon(knack)
Mins: Perception 4, Essence 4
Keywords: Mate(3)
Prerequisite Knacks: Taste of Luna’s Champions
Having mastered the sharing of power with their fellow Lunars, some Moonchildren turn then toward the other obvious source of untapped power, one even closer to them than the rest of the Silver Pact. After all, how hard can it be to reflect a bit of brilliance from the one their very souls are bound to? This Knack allows the Lunar to shift their very Anima into another form temporarily, infusing their blows with a portion of their Mate’s power.
Solar: By drawing on the Solar Essence that empowers their Mate, the Lunar learns to strike with the Holy wrath of the Unconquered Sun. For three motes per attack, the Lunar may cause their attacks to gain the Holy keyword, inflicting Aggravated damage to Creatures of Darkness.
Abyssal: The deathly touch of the Neverborn flows over the Bond in the instant the lunar learns this Knack, but they are fortunately too far removed to do more than unnerve an unsuspecting Lunar. For three motes per attack, the lunar may infuse their blows with the icy cold they felt from this touch, draining motes equal to the lesser of damage dealt or (Solar Bond Rating) from the target’s mote pool on a successful blow.(the lunar does not gain these motes, they are simply lost to the Void)
Infernal: The tainted essence of the Yozi being felt from across the bond will no doubt shock some Lunars in coming days, but the raw power granted is no lesser for it, and perhaps even more brutal. For three motes, the Lunar may double their post-soak damage on one attack.
A second purchase of this knack draws even more power through the bond, reducing the cost to activate any of the first purchase’s effects to two motes. Additionally, the Lunar’s Anima Banner is permanently changed to reflect, at least in part, the Iconic imagery of their Mate’s. At the Lunar’s choice, this may enact an even deeper change, replacing their previous anima power with that of their Mate. (Under no circumstances may this allow the Lunar to learn non-lunar charms, though all other powers are shared)
Spirit and Soul(knack)
Mins: Int 2, Essence 3
Keywords: Mate(4)
Prerequisite Knacks: None
Which are the Lunar Exalted more closely bound to, the beasts of creation, or the Exaltation they were intended to protect above all else? Upon learning this knack, the Lunar permanently gains a second Spirit Shape(And, if they possess one, a matching War Form) that better reflects their Mate. The Lunar may reflexively switch which of his spirit shapes determines his Tell.
Solar: As this Knack was originally intended to function, it does not grant an entirely different Spirit Shape, instead merely allowing their original shape to be taken with more ‘perfect’ qualities. Flaws are smoothed over, they seem to shine with an inner light, and the lunar is permanently considered to be acting with Solar sanction under the laws of heaven. This form is clearly supernatural, but increases all attributes by one for as long as it is held.
Abyssal: To become one with the Underworld is not for the faint of heart, but in the end it is little different from creation. The Lunar gains the form of one of the underworld’s plasmic animals as a second spirit shape, often (but not always) a plasmic version of their original shape.
Infernal: Allowing the essence of hell itself to resonate with their very souls, the Lunar gains the spirit shape of any of the first circle demons of their Mate’s Patron.(If the Infernal’s Patron ever changes, this secondary spirit shape re-adjusts itself to match)