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Mythic Blood - Gigantes

2017-03-23T08:23:43Z

Dverdi: Created page with "{{stub}} Gigantes are Greek giants, as described in TSE page 120 inset. They differ from giants in other parts of Mythic Europe in that their immense size was accompan..."

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[[Gigantes]] are Greek giants, as described in [[TSE]] page 120 inset. They differ from giants in other parts of Mythic Europe in that their immense size was accompanied by another distinct physical feature - they had serpent tails instead of feet.

The bloodline's [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] is usually connected with strength or the Form of Terram, and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] ''Rebellious'' (also defined in [[TSE]] page 120 inset - basically you don't like to be pushed around so you react adversely against attempts to impose authority upon you, and work against those in command).

The inherent power of this Mythic Blood is not mentioned, but presumably it is related to either strength or the Form of Terram.

NOTE - common Virtues and Flaws for this character includes: Giant Blood, Large, Horrifying Appearance - Snake Legs (Major Supernatural flaw - defined in [[TSE]] page 120 inset), Necessary Condition - must be touching the ground.

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Mythic Blood

2017-03-23T08:05:48Z

Dverdi: add entry for TSE: Theban Tribunal

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]], '''Mythic Blood''' represents a legendary ancestor. The core [[ArM5]] book provides only the guidelines on how to represent it through play, but examples were furnished in further supplements.

== References ==

* The [[Fifth Edition|Fifth Edition Core Rulebook]] page 47 presents the virtue itself. Typically the possessor of the Mythic Blood virtue does not suffer fatigue when when their casting total is less than 10 short of the required, is granted an Innate Power with an equivalent Hermetic level of 30 (including Penetration), a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]], and a free Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]].
* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] page 37 provides [[Bjornaer Examples of Mythic Blood|examples]], including the lineage of [[Bjornaer_the_Founder|Birna]], a Wolf [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], an Owl [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], and descent from [[Legendary Creature|Legendary Creatures]] Griffin and Phoenix.
* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] page 143 provides another variant, the [[Mythic Blood Zmey|Zmey]].
* [[Guardians_of_the_Forests|GoF: Rhine Tribunal]] (p. 59) has the example of the [[Mythic_Blood_of_Apromor|Apromor]], the destructive apprentice of [[Flambeau_the_Founder|Flambeau]].
* [[Lion and the Lily|The Lion and the Lily]] Normandy Tribunal sourcebook (where?) discusses theories over the source of Mythic Blood and controversies that arose from at least one of those theories. Page 8 discusses the legendary Sorcerer King [[Merovech]], but while it has suggestions as to what virtues his mythic bloodline might provide, actual "Mythic Blood" virtue is not mentioned.
* [[The_Sundered_Eagle:_the_Theban_Tribunal|TSE: Theban Tribunal]] (p120) has an inset on [[Mythic Blood - Gigantes]].
* [[Ancient_Magic|Ancient Magic]] page 104 in the [[Hyperborean Magic]] chapter presents two virtues named [[Hyperborean Descent]], the Major Hermetic version being a variation of Mythic Blood.
* [[Cradle_and_the_Crescent|Cradle and the Crescent]] page 157 shows the Mythic Blood of [[Mythic_Blood_of_Rostam|Rostam]].
* [[Magi_of_Hermes|Magi of Hermes]] has two examples, page 15 [[Nymph of Hermes]], and page 45 [[Valkyrie]].
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Mythic Blood of Apromor

2017-03-08T04:54:04Z

Dverdi: link to Apromor

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The [[Guardians_of_the_Forests|GoF:Rhine Tribunal]] book on page 59 gives the example of [[Archmage]] [[Phillipus Niger]] of [[Flambeau]] who has the Mythic Blood of [[Apromor_of_Flambeau|Apromor]].

This single example of this mythic bloodline grant Phillipus Niger the ''Sniff Out The Witch'' magical power, with a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Dispelling, and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Ambitious.

The ''Sniff Out The Witch'' magical power is defined as:
...can smell the residue of magic, such as that on those with magical powers. The effect has [[Penetration]] of 5, and requires both words and gestures. Based off of the InVi Hermetic spell ''Sense the Lingering Magic'' ([[ArM5]] page 158, except with [[Target]] Smell).

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Valkyrie

2017-03-07T09:10:35Z

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From [[Magi_of_Hermes|Magi of Hermes]] page 45, the writeup of ''Hugh of Flambeau', described as a seventh son of a seventh son, is also said to have the following [[Mythic_Blood|Mythic Blood]].

'''Mythic Blood''': ''Valkyrie''

'''Power''': ''Gird the Warrior'', 0 points, Terram.

By uttering a few words and sweeping his arms down his body, Hugh can convert any clothes he is wearing to a suit of full metal scale armour, providing 7 points of protection and 7 points of [[Load]]. The armour remains until Hugh decides to dismiss it.
(''MuAn (He, Te) 30, R: Touch, D: Conc, T: Group, Base 5, +1 Touch, +1 Conc, +2 Group, +5 maintains concentration'')

[[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Arms and Armour.

Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Reckless.

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Nymph of Hermes

2017-03-07T09:10:13Z

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From [[Magi_of_Hermes|Magi of Hermes]] page 15, the writeup of ''Aurulentus of Jerbiton'', described as the fifth continuous generation of a seventh son of a seventh son, is also said to have the following [[Mythic_Blood|Mythic Blood]].

'''Mythic Blood''': ''Nymph of Hermes''

'''Power''': ''Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?'', 0 points, Corpus.

Aurulentus can sense where his relatives are (direction and approximate distance), and their state of health. This power only works on people descended by blood from his great-great-grandfather Alexander, which by the time of Aurulentus is a considerable number. This effect has no [[Penetration]], and requires neither words nor gestures. (''InCo, Base 3, +1 Target: Bloodline'' ([[Arm5]] page 92), ''+1 to determine state of health'').

[[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Fertility.

Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Obsessed (protect offspring, especially daughters).

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Mythic Blood

2017-03-07T08:52:52Z

Dverdi: add Magi of Hermes entries

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]], '''Mythic Blood''' represents a legendary ancestor. The core [[ArM5]] book provides only the guidelines on how to represent it through play, but examples were furnished in further supplements.

== References ==

* The [[Fifth Edition|Fifth Edition Core Rulebook]] page 47 presents the virtue itself. Typically the possessor of the Mythic Blood virtue does not suffer fatigue when when their casting total is less than 10 short of the required, is granted an Innate Power with an equivalent Hermetic level of 30 (including Penetration), a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]], and a free Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]].
* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] page 37 provides [[Bjornaer Examples of Mythic Blood|examples]], including the lineage of [[Bjornaer_the_Founder|Birna]], a Wolf [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], an Owl [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], and descent from [[Legendary Creature|Legendary Creatures]] Griffin and Phoenix.
* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] page 143 provides another variant, the [[Mythic Blood Zmey|Zmey]].
* [[Guardians_of_the_Forests|GoF: Rhine Tribunal]] has the example of the [[Mythic_Blood_of_Apromor|Apromor]], the destructive apprentice of [[Flambeau_the_Founder|Flambeau]].
* [[Lion and the Lily|The Lion and the Lily]] Normandy Tribunal sourcebook (where?) discusses theories over the source of Mythic Blood and controversies that arose from at least one of those theories. Page 8 discusses the legendary Sorcerer King [[Merovech]], but while it has suggestions as to what virtues his mythic bloodline might provide, actual "Mythic Blood" virtue is not mentioned.
* [[Ancient_Magic|Ancient Magic]] page 104 in the [[Hyperborean Magic]] chapter presents two virtues named [[Hyperborean Descent]], the Major Hermetic version being a variation of Mythic Blood.
* [[Cradle_and_the_Crescent|Cradle and the Crescent]] page 157 shows the Mythic Blood of [[Mythic_Blood_of_Rostam|Rostam]].
* [[Magi_of_Hermes|Magi of Hermes]] has two examples, page 15 [[Nymph of Hermes]], and page 45 [[Valkyrie]].
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Mythic Blood of Rostam

2017-03-07T08:37:17Z

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[[Rostam]] is the Legendary hero of the Persian race, as described in [[CatC]] page 157.

A magus who hails from the line of Rostam has great physical prowess.It is likely that the character will have the [[Large]] or [[Giant Blood]] virtues, as Rostam was described as being giant in stature.

The inherent power of this Mythic Blood is to grant the possessor a +3 bonus to any one type of physical activity that is a specialty of the [[Athletics]], [[Ride]] or [[Swim]] [[Ability|Abilities]] (eg climbing, running, riding at speed, diving, swimming long distances, etc). Each time the power is used a different physical action can be selected, the bonus lasts for two minutes, and the power cannot be used again until the previous bonus's duration has expired.
(ReCo 25, base 10, +1 Diam, +2 versatility)

The bloodline also provides the [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Damaging Supernatural Creatures, and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Reckless (born mostly from stubborness rather than heroism).

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Mythic Blood

2017-03-07T08:16:19Z

Dverdi: add entry for CatC

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]], '''Mythic Blood''' represents a legendary ancestor. The core [[ArM5]] book provides only the guidelines on how to represent it through play, but examples were furnished in further supplements.

== References ==

* The [[Fifth Edition|Fifth Edition Core Rulebook]] page 47 presents the virtue itself. Typically the possessor of the Mythic Blood virtue does not suffer fatigue when when their casting total is less than 10 short of the required, is granted an Innate Power with an equivalent Hermetic level of 30 (including Penetration), a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]], and a free Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]].
* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] page 37 provides [[Bjornaer Examples of Mythic Blood|examples]], including the lineage of [[Bjornaer_the_Founder|Birna]], a Wolf [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], an Owl [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], and descent from [[Legendary Creature|Legendary Creatures]] Griffin and Phoenix.
* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] page 143 provides another variant, the [[Mythic Blood Zmey|Zmey]].
* [[Guardians_of_the_Forests|GoF: Rhine Tribunal]] has the example of the [[Mythic_Blood_of_Apromor|Apromor]], the destructive apprentice of [[Flambeau_the_Founder|Flambeau]].
* [[Lion and the Lily|The Lion and the Lily]] Normandy Tribunal sourcebook (where?) discusses theories over the source of Mythic Blood and controversies that arose from at least one of those theories. Page 8 discusses the legendary Sorcerer King [[Merovech]], but while it has suggestions as to what virtues his mythic bloodline might provide, actual "Mythic Blood" virtue is not mentioned.
* [[Ancient_Magic|Ancient Magic]] page 104 in the [[Hyperborean Magic]] chapter presents two virtues named [[Hyperborean Descent]], the Major Hermetic version being a variation of Mythic Blood.
* [[Cradle_and_the_Crescent|Cradle and the Crescent]] page 157 shows the Mythic Blood of [[Mythic_Blood_of_Rostam|Rostam]].
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Mythic Blood of Apromor

2017-03-05T10:16:28Z

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The [[Guardians_of_the_Forests|GoF:Rhine Tribunal]] book on page 59 gives the example of [[Archmage]] [[Phillipus Niger]] of [[Flambeau]] who has the Mythic Blood of Apromor.

This single example of this mythic bloodline grant Phillipus Niger the ''Sniff Out The Witch'' magical power, with a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Dispelling, and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Ambitious.

The ''Sniff Out The Witch'' magical power is defined as:
...can smell the residue of magic, such as that on those with magical powers. The effect has [[Penetration]] of 5, and requires both words and gestures. Based off of the InVi Hermetic spell ''Sense the Lingering Magic'' ([[ArM5]] page 158, except with [[Target]] Smell).

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Apromor of Flambeau

2017-03-05T09:58:47Z

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The second [[Primus]] of [[House Flambeau]], '''Apromor''' is famous for instigating the magical school of magical combat using [[Perdo]] magic. See [[HoHS]] 10, 27-28.

[[Guardians_of_the_Forests|GoF: The Rhine Tribunal]] page 59 with the writeup of [[Phillipus Niger]] gives an example of the [[Mythic_Blood_of_Apromor|Mythic Blood]] of Apromor.
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Apromor of Flambeau

2017-03-05T09:57:54Z

Dverdi:

The second [[Primus]] of [[House Flambeau]], '''Apromor''' is famous for instigating the magical school of magical combat using [[Perdo]] magic. See [[HoHS]] 10, 27-28.

[[GoF: The Rhine Tribunal]] page 59 with the writeup of [[Phillupus Niger]] gives an example of the [[Mythic_Blood_of_Apromor|Mythic Blood]] of Apromor.
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Mythic Blood

2017-03-05T09:57:51Z

Dverdi:

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]], '''Mythic Blood''' represents a legendary ancestor. The core [[ArM5]] book provides only the guidelines on how to represent it through play, but examples were furnished in further supplements.

== References ==

* The [[Fifth Edition|Fifth Edition Core Rulebook]] page 47 presents the virtue itself. Typically the possessor of the Mythic Blood virtue does not suffer fatigue when when their casting total is less than 10 short of the required, is granted an Innate Power with an equivalent Hermetic level of 30 (including Penetration), a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]], and a free Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]].
* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] page 37 provides [[Bjornaer Examples of Mythic Blood|examples]], including the lineage of [[Bjornaer_the_Founder|Birna]], a Wolf [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], an Owl [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], and descent from [[Legendary Creature|Legendary Creatures]] Griffin and Phoenix.
* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] page 143 provides another variant, the [[Mythic Blood Zmey|Zmey]].
* [[Guardians_of_the_Forests|GoF: Rhine Tribunal]] has the example of the [[Mythic_Blood_of_Apromor|Apromor]], the destructive apprentice of [[Flambeau_the_Founder|Flambeau]].
* [[Lion and the Lily|The Lion and the Lily]] Normandy Tribunal sourcebook (where?) discusses theories over the source of Mythic Blood and controversies that arose from at least one of those theories. Page 8 discusses the legendary Sorcerer King [[Merovech]], but while it has suggestions as to what virtues his mythic bloodline might provide, actual "Mythic Blood" virtue is not mentioned.
* [[Ancient_Magic|Ancient Magic]] page 104 in the [[Hyperborean Magic]] chapter presents two virtues named [[Hyperborean Descent]], the Major Hermetic version being a variation of Mythic Blood.
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Bjornaer the Founder

2017-03-05T09:41:46Z

Dverdi: add Mythic Bloodline

One of the [[Founder|Founders]] of the [[Order of Hermes]], the [[maga]] who founded [[House Bjornaer]]. She comes from a shape-shifting tradition of wizards from northern Germany.

In [[ArM5]], the actual name of the Founder is Birna. ''Bjornear'' is an adjective meaning, "of Birna."

She has left a [[Bjornaer_Examples_of_Mythic_Blood|Mythic Bloodline]].

== Previous Editions ==

In [[ArM2]] through [[ArM4]], the name of the Founder of House Bjornaer was always given as "Bjornaer" rather than "Birna." She was sometimes referred to as "Bjornaer of the Many Shapes," a sobriquet that is never used in [[ArM5]].

== References ==

* The founder is mentioned on [[ArM5]] page 11
* A more detailed biography is given on [[HoHMC]] pages 7-8.
=== Legacy Page ===
The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:bjornaer_the_founder]]
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Mythic Blood

2017-03-05T09:37:55Z

Dverdi: Add entry for GoF: The Rhine Tribunal/Apromar

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]], '''Mythic Blood''' represents a legendary ancestor. The core [[ArM5]] book provides only the guidelines on how to represent it through play, but examples were furnished in further supplements.

== References ==

* The [[Fifth Edition|Fifth Edition Core Rulebook]] page 47 presents the virtue itself. Typically the possessor of the Mythic Blood virtue does not suffer fatigue when when their casting total is less than 10 short of the required, is granted an Innate Power with an equivalent Hermetic level of 30 (including Penetration), a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]], and a free Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]].
* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] page 37 provides [[Bjornaer Examples of Mythic Blood|examples]], including the lineage of [[Bjornaer_the_Founder|Birna]], a Wolf [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], an Owl [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], and descent from [[Legendary Creature|Legendary Creatures]] Griffin and Phoenix.
* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] page 143 provides another variant, the [[Mythic Blood Zmey|Zmey]].
* [[Guardians_of_the_Forests|GoF: Rhine Tribunal]] has the example of the [[Apromor]], the destructive apprentice of [[Flambeau_the_Founder|Flambeau]].
* [[Lion and the Lily|The Lion and the Lily]] Normandy Tribunal sourcebook (where?) discusses theories over the source of Mythic Blood and controversies that arose from at least one of those theories. Page 8 discusses the legendary Sorcerer King [[Merovech]], but while it has suggestions as to what virtues his mythic bloodline might provide, actual "Mythic Blood" virtue is not mentioned.
* [[Ancient_Magic|Ancient Magic]] page 104 in the [[Hyperborean Magic]] chapter presents two virtues named [[Hyperborean Descent]], the Major Hermetic version being a variation of Mythic Blood.
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Mythic Blood

2017-03-03T04:22:46Z

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]], '''Mythic Blood''' represents a legendary ancestor. The core [[ArM5]] book provides only the guidelines on how to represent it through play, but examples were furnished in further supplements.

== References ==

* The [[Fifth Edition|Fifth Edition Core Rulebook]] page 47 presents the virtue itself. Typically the possessor of the Mythic Blood virtue does not suffer fatigue when when their casting total is less than 10 short of the required, is granted an Innate Power with an equivalent Hermetic level of 30 (including Penetration), a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]], and a free Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]].
* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] page 37 provides [[Bjornaer Examples of Mythic Blood|examples]], including the lineage of [[Bjornaer_the_Founder|Birna]], a Wolf [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], an Owl [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], and descent from [[Legendary Creature|Legendary Creatures]] Griffin and Phoenix.
* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] page 143 provides another variant, the [[Mythic Blood Zmey|Zmey]].
* [[Lion and the Lily|The Lion and the Lily]] Normandy Tribunal sourcebook (where?) discusses theories over the source of Mythic Blood and controversies that arose from at least one of those theories. Page 8 discusses the legendary Sorcerer King [[Merovech]], but while it has suggestions as to what virtues his mythic bloodline might provide, actual "Mythic Blood" virtue is not mentioned.
* [[Ancient_Magic|Ancient Magic]] page 104 in the [[Hyperborean Magic]] chapter presents two virtues named [[Hyperborean Descent]], the Major Hermetic version being a variation of Mythic Blood.
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Hyperborean Descent

2017-03-02T07:09:42Z

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The name of two virtues from [[Ancient_Magic|Ancient Magic]] page 104, describing the game mechanics of a character having Hyperborean blood.

'''[[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Supernatural]] virtue ''Hyperborean Descent'':'''

Your character is a blood descendant of Apollo's chosen people, the sun people of Hyperborea. Your character has an intuitive grasp of the motivations and desires of magical creatures, particularly spirits; likewise magical beings are more likely to react favourably towards your character and may even treat him as a creature of equal (or greater) standing.

Your character is longer lived than most people, getting a -2 to all [[Aging]] rolls, and a +1 bonus to resisting illness. Your character may learn [[Magic Lore]] during character creation.

'''[[Major_Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic]] virtue ''Hyperborean Descent'':'''

Your character's [[Hyperborean] roots are particularly strong; the character may even be a descendant of a famous Hyperborean such as [[Abaris]] or the Hyperborean maidens of Delos. Your character's appearance resembles that of the Hyperboreans, and he may appear luminescent and have golden hued skin. As the character Warps, she begins to softly glow at nighttime (this occurs at a [[Warping Score]] of 3 or higher).

This is a variation of [[Mythic Blood]] ([[ArM5]] page 47), your character gains all the benefits of the ''Minor Hyperborean Descent'' Virtue, as well as the other benefits to spell casting granted by Mythic Blood.

Additionally, your character can perform one of two magical feats common to Hyperboreans, either the ability to transform into a bird (either a crow or a swan), or to fly, as per the equivalent Hermetic spells, ''Cloak of Black Feathers'' (note: does not require a cloak) and ''Wings of Soaring Wind''. Both powers have a +0 Penetration and require Words (songs) and Gestures (libations) to invoke.

Finally your character gains (at no extra cost) a Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Dutybound, and follows the high moral code of Apolo Phoebus.

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Mythic Blood

2017-03-02T06:43:18Z

Dverdi: add Ancient Magic

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]], '''Mythic Blood''' represents a legendary ancestor. The core [[ArM5]] book provides only the guidelines on how to represent it through play, but examples were furnished in further supplements.

== References ==

* The [[Fifth Edition|Fifth Edition Core Rulebook]] page 47 presents the virtue itself. Typically the possessor of the Mythic Blood virtue is granted an Innate Power with an equivalent Hermetic level of 30 (including Penetration), a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]], and a free Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]].
* [[Houses of Hermes: Mystery Cults]] page 37 provides [[Bjornaer Examples of Mythic Blood|examples]], including the lineage of [[Bjornaer_the_Founder|Birna]], a Wolf [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], an Owl [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]], and descent from [[Legendary Creature|Legendary Creatures]] Griffin and Phoenix.
* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] page 143 provides another variant, the [[Mythic Blood Zmey|Zmey]].
* [[Lion and the Lily|The Lion and the Lily]] Normandy Tribunal sourcebook (where?) discusses theories over the source of Mythic Blood and controversies that arose from at least one of those theories. Page 8 discusses the legendary Sorcerer King [[Merovech]], but while it has suggestions as to what virtues his mythic bloodline might provide, actual "Mythic Blood" virtue is not mentioned.
* [[Ancient_Magic|Ancient Magic]] page 104 in the [[Hyperborean Magic]] chapter presents two virtues named [[Hyperborean Descent]], the Major Hermetic version being a variation of Mythic Blood.
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Merovech

2017-03-02T06:16:39Z

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derived from [[Lion_and_the_Lily|Lion and the Lily]] page 8

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Legendary sorcerer king of the Salian Franks who is eponymous with the first dynasty of French kings (Merovingian).

Born in the first half of the fifth century AD, offspring of King Clodio of the Franks and his wife, after his wife went swimming and encountered "a beast like a Quinotaur".

The early Merovingian Kings were sorcerers were said to be to be vested in their long hair, which they never cut. As a consequence of their ancestry, most of the descendants of Merovech have a [[Supernatural Virtue]]. This is most commonly the [[Major_Virtue|Major]] [[Supernatural Virtue]] [[Greater Immunity]]: Drowning, and quite often goes undetected.

All of the Merovingians bear a curious birthmark in the form of a red cross.

The Royal Touch (the ability to cure Scrofula) is a divine gift bestowed upon Merovingian monarchs when they are properly anointed on ascension to the throne.

Speculation - the Mythic Blood of Merovech may technically exist, but it comes with a Prohibition or Restriction that the magus have long, unshorn hair, something unlikely to occur in Latinised Europe, thus does not express in apprentices after the first time their parens has them washed and groomed.

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Merovech

2017-03-02T06:14:53Z

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Mythic Blood

2017-03-02T05:48:10Z

Dverdi: add Merovech

Bjornaer Examples of Mythic Blood

2017-02-24T09:27:45Z

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The following examples of the [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]] [[Mythic Blood]], introduced in [[HoHMC]] page 37, under the [[House Bjornaer|Bjornaer]] chapter.

Blood of lineage:
* [[Bjornaer_the_Founder|Birna]] - provides the granted magical feat power one of the 4 versions of ''Form of the [Temperament] Heartbeast'' ([[HoHMC]] page 37, presumably no penetration, castable without words but requires gestures), with a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with [[Legendary Creatures]], and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Slothful.
* Wolf [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]] - provides the granted magical feat power Paralysis of a Man at Range Eye (presumably a level 5 ReCo equivalent effect, castable without words and gestures, and a Penetration of 5 if Momentary, 0 Penetration if Concentration), with a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Wolves, and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Envious.
* Owl [[Animal of Virtue|of Virtue]] - provides the granted magical feat power one of the 4 versions of ''Silence of the Smothered Sound'' ([[ArM5]] page 146, presumably cast with no words but requires gestures), with a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with [[Ghosts]], and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Nocturnal.
* Griffin - provides the granted magical feat power one of the 4 versions of ''Panic of the Elephant's Mouse'' ([[ArM5]] page 120, presumably castable without words nor gestures), with a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Courage, and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Reckless.
* Phoenix - provides the granted magical feat power a Touch Range version of ''Coat of Flame'' ([[ArM5]] page 140, presumably no penetration, castable without words but requires gestures), with a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Aging, and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] Higher Purpose.

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Mythic Blood

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Mythic Blood Zmey

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]] introduced in [[HoHTL]] page143, a variant of [[Mythic Blood]].

A Zmey is a variety of dragon native to the [[Transylvanian_Tribunal|Transylvanian Tribunal]]. Each village has a Zmey.

Descent from Zmey grants a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Storms, and the Minor [[Personality_Flaw|Personality Flaw]] tends to be one of Lecherous, Meddler or Proud.

The granted power may be one of:

1) invisibility (as ''Veil of Invisibility'' [[Ars_Magica_Fifth_Edition|ArM5]] page 146, but with Personal Range and no Penetration, castable without words and gestures).

2) the ability to fly on the wind (as ''Wings of Soaring Wind'' [[Ars_Magica_Fifth_Edition|ArM5]] page 126, requires words and gestures).

3) the ability to turn into either a dog or a bear (like ''Shape of the Woodland Prowler'' [[Ars_Magica_Fifth_Edition|ArM5]] page 131, but with Personal Range, and requiring a gesture).

NOTE: while this is in the [[House_Tremere|House Tremere]] chapter, there are no official rules explaining how a Tremere character can take this Major Hermetic Virtue (see [[House_Tremere#Fifth_Edition_Virtue_Controversy|Fifth Edition Virtue Controversy]]).
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Mythic Blood Zmey

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A [[Major Virtue|Major]] [[Hermetic Virtue]] introduced in [[HoHTL]] page143, a variant of [[Mythic Blood]].

A Zmey is a variety of dragon native to the [[Transylvanian_Tribunal|Transylvanian Tribunal]]. Each village has a Zmey.

Descent from Zmey grants a [[Minor_Virtue|Minor]] [[Magical_Focus|Magical Focus]] with Storms, and the Minor Personality tends to be one of Lecherous, Meddler or Proud.
The granted power may be one of:

1) invisibility (as ''Veil of Invisibility'' [[Ars_Magica_Fifth_Edition|ArM5]] page 146, but with Personal Range and no Penetration, castable without words and gestures).

2) the ability to fly on the wind (as ''Wings of Soaring Wind'' [[Ars_Magica_Fifth_Edition|ArM5]] page 126, requires words and gestures).

3) the ability to turn into either a dog or a bear (like ''Shape of the Woodland Prowler'' [[Ars_Magica_Fifth_Edition|ArM5]] page 131, but with Personal Range, and requiring a gesture).

NOTE: while this is in the [[House_Tremere|House Tremere]] chapter, there are no official rules explaining how a Tremere character can take this Major Hermetic Virtue (see [[House_Tremere#Fifth_Edition_Virtue_Controversy|Fifth Edition Virtue Controversy]]).
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