of the six lineages that are available to a human character. Each lineage is linked to one of the six realms - so if you wish to have lineage then you must

magical items and rituals provide a source of spiritual strength Lineage - some lineages provide a source of spiritual strength in limited circumstances

human. Members of all six lineages are known among them, but only the merrow lineage really prospers. Members of other lineages (especially cambion and briar)

interpret magical effects in terms of musical notes. Magicians with naga lineages in particular are known for their discerning senses and report feeling

may choose to possess one of the six lineages. Imperial Orcs do not possess lineage so you cannot choose a lineage if you are playing an orc. You have eight

nations and at least one nation of orcs. The Jarmish people are human. All lineages are known, but there are strong lines of changeling and naga - scions of

changeling. <fourpicture> </fourpicture> General Information Lineage Lineage FAQ Lineages Briar Cambion Changeling Draughir Merrow Naga

continue with your lineage trappings then you will need to create a new character. Mixed-lineage groups are absolutely 100% fine. No - all lineages are found everywhere

Inara Serra). <fourpicture> </fourpicture> General Information Lineage Lineage FAQ Lineages Briar Cambion Changeling Draughir Merrow Naga

briar looks. <fourpicture> </fourpicture> General Information Lineage Lineage FAQ Lineages Briar Cambion Changeling Draughir Merrow Naga

Makes horns <fourpicture> </fourpicture> General Information Lineage Lineage FAQ Lineages Briar Cambion Changeling Draughir Merrow Naga

afford the best medical treatment. Unsurprisingly, the draughir and briar lineages are very common in this nation and their supernatural blood helps them

cares about. <fourpicture> </fourpicture> General Information Lineage Lineage FAQ Lineages Briar Cambion Changeling Draughir Merrow Naga

merrow nature. <fourpicture> </fourpicture> General Information Lineage Lineage FAQ Lineages Briar Cambion Changeling Draughir Merrow Naga

their duchy are guaranteed to be forged as soldiers in their next life. All lineages are known in the Iron Confederacy, but the naga bloodline is among the

and the nature of those with lineage. While this set of connections is not universally accepted, five of the six lineages have a natural affiliation for

alongside the more martially focused members of the band. Kohan of all lineages can be found across the Coast but there are some that lend themselves most

nature of the different lineages. When casting the Twilight Masquerade, it is common to use blood from a person of the lineage that the target will "become"

believe that in time all of humanity could become briars, with the other lineages failing to thrive in their brave new world of green and red. Unlineaged

Orc face and head is substantially different to the human visage. Unlike lineage, it does not vary wildly from one orc to the next- orcs are a single species

draws the attention of the volhov. Many volhov are lineaged or were taught their magic by a lineaged master. When people are troubled by eternals or their

who demonstrate personality traits in keeping with those common to the lineage associated with their realm. The Imperial Conclave has the power to set

Highguard. Seeing no division between those of different bloodlines or lineages, Balthazar’s Vineyard welcomes all into their ranks, as even their leaders

who express the draughir lineage. Unsurprisingly, Naeve is believed to have a strong symbolic connection to the draughir lineage. Naeve is evoked most often

- creates glamours that appear to grant or remove lineage, but they do not change the actual lineage of the character they are cast upon. While rituals

siren call of their blood, or risk corruption by their lineage. As a result those with lineage were often watched until they had proved themselves. Times

manifested lineage to other houses, and prefer to foster lineaged children. They are often equally accepting of yeofolk children with lineage, and some

offer a boon that will transform a human into a draughir, or strengthen the lineage of one who already possesses it. He is known to have an intense dislike

surprise that this rune is said to have a strong connection to the Briar lineage. Rhyv is most commonly evoked during rituals concerning bodily healing and

are touched by the power of the magical realms and develop lineage. There are six lineages in the Empire setting - briar, cambion, changeling, draughir

didn't get a scar. The bold, direct and uncompromising nature of the briar lineage makes them welcome among many Winterfolk, especially those of the Steinr

In 324YE Crescencia i Marusa i Riqueza a Freeborn priest of the briar lineage began to preach the heresy of freedom. Taking advantage of the closing months

she is accompanied by a human child, often expressing a strong draughir lineage who she refers to as her apprentice. The exemplifies the strength that comes

your disguise You must not disguise yourself as a member of a different lineage or species Pretending to be dead on the battlefield follows the normal rules

enforce or coerce a lineaged individual to unveil against their will is deplorable as it removes the opportunity for the lineaged person to act in their

sense of freedom – and indeed of a heightened desire to secure their own lineage. More than one ritualist in such a state has found themselves doused with

can be ground up into a paste that has a dramatic narcotic effect on the lineaged. The root smells earthy even when washed and cleaned, but has a zesty,

and some stories tentatively link her with the foundation of the Briar lineage. Her handmaidens have never offered conclusive proof one way or another

Waste and similar specific protections. When a human with a strong briar lineage is infested with Vallorn miasma, the result is sometimes a more potent creature

door against the dangers of the night. Stories claim that the draughir lineage began in Varushka in a valley beset by terrible famine. A boyar made a deal

Dubik and said to have a particular hatred for those of the changeling lineage. A more powerful threat are the “Sovereigns.” A far cry from the instinctual

repercussions are still not entirely understood. The stubborn will of the cambion lineage has proved to provide a measure of protection from this oppressive atmosphere

the territory under the enchantment are more likely to express the briar lineage. The ritual will have no effect on the Black Plateau oppression, Druj miasma

gaining (and losing) lineage after character creation. There's a section on the lineage page, and sections on each of the individual lineage pages in the Imperial

healing magic can cause a subject to express a previously hidden briar lineage if the wounds are severe. The fertility of Spring magic can affect plants

of groups of Kallavesi that are heavily dominated by those with the naga lineage. Some of these naga-dominated halls disdain magic, preferring to focus on

have always been enchanters, and usually possessed of a strong changeling lineage. The household has been controlled by scions of the de Casillon family,

invoking the Great Wyrm in a large ritual, found himself abruptly manifesting lineage.

of Varushka) As with the other attendants, they tend to appear as high-lineage merrow, and when meeting with magicians are known to adopt the dress of

repeating song Nursery Rhyme about Lineage- a very naughty chant, not to be repeated in front of anyone with Lineage! Enoch and Levi - romantic ballad,

community of non-Imperial humans, all of whom are said to possess the briar lineage live with the Great Forest orcs, and are closely allied with them. While

them. These effects are very pronounced if you are a member of the naga lineage. Mechanical Effects: Inhaling the steam from this infusion causes you to

flourishes. A disproportionate number of scriveners are of the cambion lineage. Common superstition suggests that their connection to the Autumn realm

escape the curse, and the Court, by passing his curse onto the draughir lineage. Modern scholars point out that this is actually nothing more than anti-draughir

always been an Enchanter, and usually possessed of a strong changeling lineage. The title of Castellan was created to allow the somewhat insular inhabitants

close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong briar lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring regio. Scouts

them. The Garden of the Grim also contains a large statue of a strongly lineaged armoured draughir with a wolfhead helm and chains. A small plaque set into

Ultimately characters with lineage are still human, however, and lineage has no impact on a character’s skills or abilities. Some lineages are more accepted than

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are several noble houses made up entirely of nobles with the changeling lineage in Dawn. One of the most famous is House de Casillon of Weirwater who inhabit

Torchbrand was first carried by Kaya of Thornhaven, a Navarr of Briar Lineage. Passed from Champion to Champion, or selected by the priests of Courage

several families with strong merrow and naga lineage. They have done much to establish the position of their lineage in League society. Initially powerful in

be a connection between the burial of briars, especially those with high lineage, and peculiar supernatural effects. Several sites across the Marches are

is invariably young, and takes the form of a humanoid with strong briar lineage. He is usually dressed in leather armour, and carries a one-handed spear

knowing about rather than just a briar caught in the obsessions of their lineage?”. I cannot find evidence of it though. Nothing for the forty years or more

influence those fighting alongside them, especially those with the changeling lineage. Past effects have included lingering roleplaying effects or temporary hero

Ultimately characters with lineage are still human, however, and lineage has no impact on a character’s skills or abilities. Some lineages are more accepted than

different lineages. A human target of this ritual can create a disguise that allows them to add, change, increase, reduce or remove their lineage. An orc

increasing the likelihood of children born in the territory expressing the briar lineage. Several modifications were made to the original arcane projection during

have spent the last three months in Redoubt is free to strengthen their lineage trappings. But the owner of a mine in Brocéliande would not gain additional

have spent the last three months in Redoubt is free to strengthen their lineage trappings. But the owner of a business in Feroz would not be able to acquire

Preparation, concealment, treasure, walls Stag Rulership, authority, crowns, lineage

Virtue of Pride, and is said to have a strong affiliation for the Changeling lineage. Feresh is evoked with magic that enhances qualities in individuals, or

that significantly more children born in the vicinity express the draughir lineage - indeed it is common practice for parents planning to have children to

distrust Briars, or assume they have some sympathy for the Vallorn based on lineage alone. The Navarr have a long tradition of marking important moments in

Jewelled City) and she enjoyed every advantage growing up. While she was not lineaged herself, she had ties with several reckoner guilds both through her mother

to take on the draughir lineage as part of their Test of Mettle - to this day no noble of the house has borne any other lineage. The house is headed by

population of both cities combined. Many more citizens have draughir or briar lineage than is common in the Empire, and here and there among the crowds go the

they were doing now - a quiet seething. The whole scene - people of all lineages and none, from across the Empire and beyond, orcs, even, all working and

join the Kallavesi when she came of age - but she did not. Her cambion lineage drove her to be ambitious and instead of becoming a mystic she took the

Since then it has proven ever more popular and people of every nation and lineage have come to take part, with a new batch of beginners every season. Some

less likely to break limbs, or horns and antlers in the case of certain Lineages, compared to those around them. A powerful blow in battle will still shatter

changeling lineage. If your character is a human without lineage who supported one of these armies, you may choose to manifest the changeling lineage as a result

greater good. Like the Empire, the Commonwealth is dominated by humans (both lineaged and unlineaged). Unlike the Empire, the Commonwealth population includes

trespassers may reveal any prejudices you feel against other nations, species, or lineages or may expose a rivalry you feel for another person. You feel a strong

stout merrow woman and her whip-thin son. The young man showed no signs of lineage, but his questions were just as probing and carefully phrased as those of

tents to increase the ventilation. Anyone playing merrow or another lineage whose lineage trappings may interfere with wearing a face mask is encouraged to

Recent targeting against briars and lineaged folk has seen some citizens regard them as non-humans. Since lineaged folk are able to experience true liao

possess strong lineage on the herbs before the container is sealed – especially if they can find volunteers with each of the six lineages.

naga blood, but Soghter seems to extend this affection to beings of all lineages. Soghter offers boons of transformation, whether temporary or permanent

324YE this inspired Crescencia i Marusa i Riqueza, a sutannir of briar lineage, to begin openly urging her followers to live their free of the restraints

troops conjured by rituals like Knights of Glory. Some lineaged individuals with very strong lineage are known to be uncomfortable if they spend large amounts

are accompanied by perhaps a hundred and fifty humans of obvious briar lineage who are not Imperial citizens. There is little doubt that these briars are

Notes: Thanks to the actions of the Highborn assembly, prejudice against the lineages is significantly declining among their people. Assembly: Marches Raised

but the more even-handed point out that there is little need to look to lineage to explain someone who is discontent with what they have. In 364YE he formed

on those fighting alongside the army, especially those with the draughir lineage. Such effects are unpredictable; when they occur they are described in the

- it should be lower case. The orc species is not capitalised, nor are lineages, in the same way we don't capitalise fox, human, or duck. Imperial Orc

controversial practice among some lineaged Highborn in which they remove or disfigure the visible marks of their lineage, usually by cutting off their horns

gaining the briar lineage. If you wish to do so, e-mail Profound Decisions at plot@profounddecisions.co.uk. If you already have the briar lineage you can use

merrow heretic? Some Highborn sources claim Guerra possessed the merrow lineage, but this theory has largely been discredited. Its roots can be traced to