Sylvaswift's Leather Folder - Collected Notes

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Werewolf Curse

Lycanthropy is a disease/blessing that is associated with the Daedric Prince Hircine, and possible other evil aligned deities.

Werewolves are men and women who can transform into powerful monstrous wolves once a day. Lycanthropy has received mixed criticism by various factions in Skyrim. Some see it as a blessing, a way of drawing on the strength and ferocity of their inner beast. Others see it as a curse, an unnatural violation of nature.

Their appearance is that of a large wolf-like humanoid creature with razor sharp claws and a set of large teeth. They have monstrous faces and muscular builds. Males are slightly taller than females. Their eyes in wolf form are yellow.

There are numerous reports of higher incidence of attacks during full-moons. Reason for this is unknown.

Infection
Lycanthropy is most commonly contracted by the blood. The first transformation through this disease vector is particularly violent.

Blood Ritual
Bite or scratch from an infected transformed Werewolf.

Other lesser known causes.
Inheritance - there are some reports of this.

Lesser causes most likely combined within some kind of ritual.
Enchantment - runic tattooing of a person's body, rare but possible.
Wearing of a dead wolf skin cloak or item.
Ingesting of certain herbs - Belladonna, Nightshade - translation unknown

Cures
A cut off the head of a Glenmoril Witch/Hag can draw the spirit of the wolf from their body which can then be defeated it.

Vampire Method
If the Cursed is bitten by Vampire Lord, the new curse will drive out the Wolf Spirit.

Hircine's Ring
The Hircine's Ring, will give greater control over transformations. Although not technically a cure.

Herb
Wolfsbane translation unknown.

Spiritually
Exorcism

Weaknesses
Vulnerable to Silver & Poisons

Symptoms & Signs

1. Smell of wet dog fur.
2. Increased hunger and sexual desire.
3. Aggressive behaviour, easily angered.
4. Accelerated healing and resistance to physical damage.

Sources

http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Lycanthropy_(Skyrim)
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Werewolf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werewolf

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Liches

A lich is a type of undead creature. Often such a creature is the result of a transformation, as a powerful magician or king striving for eternal life uses spells or rituals to bind his intellect to his phylactery and thereby achieve a form of immortality. Liches appear as cadaverous, bodies desiccated or completely skeletal. Liches often hold power over hordes of lesser undead creatures, using them as soldiers and servants. Usually evil, although a few are not so.

A lich retains revenant-like independent thought and is usually at least as intelligent as it was prior to its transformation. Liches can be distinguished from other undead by their phylactery, an item of the Lich's choosing into which they imbue their soul, giving them immortality until the phylactery is destroyed.

Usually necromancers, wielders of magic and quite powerful. Difficult to kill, and unless their phylactery is destroyed they are not truly dead but will regenerate.

Their phylactery is what contains their soul, it can be an amulet, gem or box and is most likely guarded heavily and warded. It would be as difficult to destroy this if not more so than killing the Lich in the first place.

According to Bethany a good Mage can track these, phylacteries as they give off a strange and unique aura.


Weaknesses

Very few, extremely hard to kill and resistant to turning. Normal weapons and magic are virtually useless.
Holy/blessed weapons, divine magic are most effective against a Lich.

Abilities

Magical and powerful. Holy/divine warriors have the greater advantage in any confrontation than your average warrior.

Sources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lich
http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Lich

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Soul Bind

You draw the soul from a newly dead body and imprison it in a black sapphire gem. The subject must have been recently deceased for greatest success.

The soul, once trapped in the gem, cannot be returned through clone, raise dead, reincarnation, resurrection, true resurrection, or even a miracle or a wish.

Destroying the gem or dispelling the spell on the gem will free the soul (which is then still dead).

A black sapphire or equally valuable gem is required to contain the soul.

Soul Link

You draw forth a scrap of parchment and speak the name written on it in blood.
The parchment turns to dust as you touch the targeted creature with you other hand, creating a potent link between the two of you.
You can use a soul link to monitor the subject's condition and location, as though it were affected by a status spell.
You and the subject can also communicate telepathically as long as you are both on the same plane.
By concentrating, you can also use scrying upon the subject, which is permitted no saving throw to resist.

Material Component: A piece of parchment with the target's name (or detailed physical description) written upon it in your own blood.

Ritual of Parting - Unlinking

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Sources

http://dndtools.eu/spells/players-handbook-v35--6/soul-bind--2759/
http://dndtools.eu/spells/fiendish-codex-i-hordes-of-the-abyss--66/soul-link--1156/

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Killing Immortals

Being immortal does not mean one cannot die, it simply means they will live forever unless something interrupts their immortality. However, immortals are extremely hard to kill, their bodies regenerate quickly and sometimes instantaneously.

Beheading and complete destruction of all body parts are the most common and effective means of destruction of the physical vessel. The life within it should be dealt with also to be absolutely sure.

Depending on the type of immortal, specialized instruments may be required initially to slay them i/e Silver weapons, Wooden stakes, holy/blessed weapon, magical weapon or enchanted etc

Often Immortals have extraordinary powers, and fighting them alone could prove an ordeal or impossible.

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Mastering the Shadows

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Clan Alpha Campaign

Sylvaswift Alpha

Why should I be Alpha Male?

1. Seniority-longstanding clan member, faithful to Risari through all the troubles.
2. Strength (Physical & Financial) & Intelligence
3. Balanced Leadership
4. Former Favoured of Risari's
5. Faithful/trustworthy power-base
6. Popular
7. Virile: able to father offspring & handsome ie pass on good traits
8. Virtues: Brave, Diplomatic, faithful/loyal, active, industrious, prudent, wise, benevolent/champion (John, Dar'Atrabi, Kath, Sycon, Alicia, Kade, Donvyn)

What do I bring to the Clan?

Future of the Clan - Draft

1. Leadership: Direction, stability, justice, fairness to all peoples & races,vast experience in building and prospering.
2. Discipline : Law & Order: Establish a high council to set laws and penalties.
3. Finances - ridiculously wealthy
4. Protection - via personal connections & allegiances
5. Diplomacy - seek to form allegiances with neighbouring Clans/groups, to strengthen our position within Reaper's March.
6. Peace: Strengthen the Guard & diplomacy, bring stability and security (fears of a curse on the clan - solution faith. Temple? Altar?)
7. Establish: Healers/Mage Guild, Priesthood?
8.

To do

1. Meet with Ro'shanna, Clan Mother of Twin Tails
2. Talk to others about plans and gauge appeal within the clan.
3. Re-establish Clan Mother's trust.
4. Investigate possible council members.

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Shadow Arts

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The Night Mother

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