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The Mantles

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	** They may attract ordinary mortals seeking heraldic aid, becoming holy sites, or site of pilgrimage.		** They may attract ordinary mortals seeking heraldic aid, becoming holy sites, or site of pilgrimage.
	** Imitheoi often seek them out when they need to push their power beyond its normal limits, and some establish a seat of power at a temenos.		** Imitheoi often seek them out when they need to push their power beyond its normal limits, and some establish a seat of power at a temenos.


	=The Mantles=		=The Mantles=

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Temenoi

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	* Servitors, especially powerful ones, often do not quickly bow to the authority of imitheoi, especially weak or untested ones.		* Servitors, especially powerful ones, often do not quickly bow to the authority of imitheoi, especially weak or untested ones.
	* Many powerful servitors have become patron "gods" of regions, natural features, cities, or organizations.		* Many powerful servitors have become patron "gods" of regions, natural features, cities, or organizations.


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	** They may attract ordinary mortals seeking heraldic aid, becoming holy sites, or site of pilgrimage.		** They may attract ordinary mortals seeking heraldic aid, becoming holy sites, or site of pilgrimage.
	** Imitheoi often seek them out when they need to push their power beyond its normal limits, and some establish a seat of power at a temenos.		** Imitheoi often seek them out when they need to push their power beyond its normal limits, and some establish a seat of power at a temenos.


	=The Mantles=		=The Mantles=

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Servitors

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	* During the First Titanomachia, the imitheoi were forced to set aside their intrigues and personal conflicts to oppose the titancults. This unity against the powers of Fury came to be called the Alliance of the Sun and Moon, as even Day and Night were forced to work together.		* During the First Titanomachia, the imitheoi were forced to set aside their intrigues and personal conflicts to oppose the titancults. This unity against the powers of Fury came to be called the Alliance of the Sun and Moon, as even Day and Night were forced to work together.
	* As part of formalizing the alliance, oaths by every bearer were witnessed by the Scroll, that they would heed what came to be called the Summons of the Key. The Key-bearer, as the imitheos most involved with the schemes of the titancults, was given authority to reconvene the Alliance in time of need.		* As part of formalizing the alliance, oaths by every bearer were witnessed by the Scroll, that they would heed what came to be called the Summons of the Key. The Key-bearer, as the imitheos most involved with the schemes of the titancults, was given authority to reconvene the Alliance in time of need.


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	* Servitors, especially powerful ones, often do not quickly bow to the authority of imitheoi, especially weak or untested ones.		* Servitors, especially powerful ones, often do not quickly bow to the authority of imitheoi, especially weak or untested ones.
	* Many powerful servitors have become patron "gods" of regions, natural features, cities, or organizations.		* Many powerful servitors have become patron "gods" of regions, natural features, cities, or organizations.


	=Temenoi=		=Temenoi=

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The Imitheoi

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	(winter, woman) - white witch vibe		(winter, woman) - white witch vibe
	* Mantles: The Jewel, The Wand, The Shroud		* Mantles: The Jewel, The Wand, The Shroud


	=The Imitheoi=		=The Imitheoi=

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The Theagonas

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	* The struggles and machinations of the imitheoi some of the main movers of events on Pelithos, collectively called the Theagonas (contest of gods).		* The struggles and machinations of the imitheoi some of the main movers of events on Pelithos, collectively called the Theagonas (contest of gods).
			* This includes personal projects and vendettas, the efforts of usurpers to lay claim to Mantles, allied or opposing expressions of the Domains, efforts to maintain affinity with one's Mantle, the maintenance of the cosmos, and jockeying for control of a Throne.

	===The Alliance of the Sun and Moon===		===The Alliance of the Sun and Moon===

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The Alliance of the Sun and Moon

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	===The Alliance of the Sun and Moon===		===The Alliance of the Sun and Moon===

	* ~~The~~ Summons of the Key		* During the First Titanomachia, the imitheoi were forced to set aside their intrigues and personal conflicts to oppose the titancults. This unity against the powers of Fury came to be called the Alliance of the Sun and Moon, as even Day and Night were forced to work together.
			* As part of formalizing the alliance, oaths by every bearer were witnessed by the Scroll, that they would heed what came to be called the Summons of the Key. The Key-bearer, as the imitheos most involved with the schemes of the titancults, was given authority to reconvene the Alliance in time of need.

	=Servitors=		=Servitors=

Sc admin: /* The Jewel */

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The Jewel

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	* Rules of Succession		* Rules of Succession
	** Any female blood descendent of the current Mother is a candidate for the Jewel, or Maiden-in-Waiting.		** Any female blood descendent of the current Mother is a candidate for the Jewel, or Maiden-in-Waiting.
	*** Any Maiden-in-Waiting could usurp and bear the Wand. Since to have affinity with the Wand, one must have a daughter to bear the Jewel, only females can be Maidens-in-Waiting (though gender is otherwise irrelevant to the Mantle). There has never been an infertile female in the Katagogi; perhaps the Mantle(s) guard their own lineage against coming to an end.		*** Any Maiden-in-Waiting could usurp and bear the Wand. Since to have affinity with the Wand, one must have a daughter to bear the Jewel, only females can be Maidens-in-Waiting (though gender is otherwise irrelevant to the Mantle). There has never been an infertile female in the Katagogi; perhaps the Mantle(s) guard their own lineage against coming to an end. Son's cannot bear the Jewel, though their daughters can.
	** The Jewel passes from candidate to candidate, shifting to whoever gains a commanding lead in affinity. To build affinity, one must build and protect a hoard of something one finds precious.		** The Jewel passes from candidate to candidate, shifting to whoever gains a commanding lead in affinity. To build affinity, one must build and protect a hoard of something one finds precious.
	*** Hoards have included wealth, secrets, lore, lovers, land, art, craftsmanship, armaments, menageries, formal titles / statuses, etc. Anything that can be isolated and denied access to others. The more mortals guardians need access to protect and maintain the hoard, the weaker its "value", so Maidens-in-Waiting prefer to use traps, wards, secrecy, and constructs or servitors when they can.		*** Hoards have included wealth, secrets, lore, lovers, land, art, craftsmanship, armaments, menageries, formal titles / statuses, etc. Anything that can be isolated and denied access to others. The more mortals guardians need access to protect and maintain the hoard, the weaker its "value", so Maidens-in-Waiting prefer to use traps, wards, secrecy, and constructs or servitors when they can.

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The Wand

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	* Rules of Succession		* Rules of Succession
	** The Wand changes hands when a Maiden is ready to usurp it. She must bear the Jewel and have a powerful bond with it, and a commanding lead among the Maidens-in-Waiting, and must have a daughter of her own with Jewel-bond as well. The Maiden calls the Wand to her, and the Mother's bond begins to rapidly wane. If the Mother cannot deal with her challenger in time, the Wand abandons her, and the Maiden becomes the Mother by bestowing her Jewel upon a suitable daughter.		** The Wand changes hands when a Maiden is ready to usurp it. She must bear the Jewel and have a powerful bond with it, and a commanding lead among the Maidens-in-Waiting, and must have a daughter of her own with Jewel-bond as well. The Maiden calls the Wand to her, and the Mother's bond begins to rapidly wane. If the Mother cannot deal with her challenger in time (killing, weakening bond, slaying daughters, strengthening a rival's Jewel-bond, etc), the Wand abandons her, and the Maiden becomes the Mother by bestowing her Jewel upon a suitable daughter.
	** A Mother's bond with the Wand cannot otherwise be broken, but it can weaken to the point the Wand becomes inert when there is no current Jewel-bearer. Once there is a new Maiden, the Mother's bond quickly recovers.		** A Mother's bond with the Wand cannot otherwise be broken, but it can weaken to the point the Wand becomes inert when there is no current Jewel-bearer. Once there is a new Maiden, the Mother's bond quickly recovers.
	** Despite the often contentious dynamic between the three members of the Triune, the Mother tends to get her way, swaying the Maiden and Crone to do her bidding, although often with resistance. She is the only one clear of mind: the Maiden is distracted by the hungers of the Jewel, and the Crone is hobbled by apathy.		** Despite the often contentious dynamic between the three members of the Triune, the Mother tends to get her way, swaying the Maiden and Crone to do her bidding, although often with resistance. She is the only one clear of mind: the Maiden is distracted by the hungers of the Jewel, and the Crone is hobbled by apathy.

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The Wand

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	* Rules of Succession		* Rules of Succession
	** The Wand changes hands when a Maiden is ready to usurp it. She must bear the Jewel and have a ~~strong~~ bond with it, and must have a daughter of her own with Jewel-bond as well. The Maiden calls the Wand to her, and the Mother's bond begins to rapidly wane. If the Mother cannot deal with her challenger in time, the Wand abandons her, and the Maiden becomes the Mother by bestowing her Jewel upon a suitable daughter.		** The Wand changes hands when a Maiden is ready to usurp it. She must bear the Jewel and have a powerful bond with it, and a commanding lead among the Maidens-in-Waiting, and must have a daughter of her own with Jewel-bond as well. The Maiden calls the Wand to her, and the Mother's bond begins to rapidly wane. If the Mother cannot deal with her challenger in time, the Wand abandons her, and the Maiden becomes the Mother by bestowing her Jewel upon a suitable daughter.
	** A Mother's bond with the Wand cannot otherwise be broken, but it can weaken to the point the Wand becomes inert when there is no current Jewel-bearer. Once there is a new Maiden, the Mother's bond quickly recovers.		** A Mother's bond with the Wand cannot otherwise be broken, but it can weaken to the point the Wand becomes inert when there is no current Jewel-bearer. Once there is a new Maiden, the Mother's bond quickly recovers.
	** Despite the often contentious dynamic between the three members of the Triune, the Mother tends to get her way, swaying the Maiden and Crone to do her bidding, although often with resistance. She is the only one clear of mind: the Maiden is distracted by the hungers of the Jewel, and the Crone is hobbled by apathy.		** Despite the often contentious dynamic between the three members of the Triune, the Mother tends to get her way, swaying the Maiden and Crone to do her bidding, although often with resistance. She is the only one clear of mind: the Maiden is distracted by the hungers of the Jewel, and the Crone is hobbled by apathy.

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The Jewel

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	* Rules of Succession		* Rules of Succession
			** Any female blood descendent of the current Mother is a candidate for the Jewel, or Maiden-in-Waiting.
			*** Any Maiden-in-Waiting could usurp and bear the Wand. Since to have affinity with the Wand, one must have a daughter to bear the Jewel, only females can be Maidens-in-Waiting (though gender is otherwise irrelevant to the Mantle). There has never been an infertile female in the Katagogi; perhaps the Mantle(s) guard their own lineage against coming to an end.
			** The Jewel passes from candidate to candidate, shifting to whoever gains a commanding lead in affinity. To build affinity, one must build and protect a hoard of something one finds precious.
			*** Hoards have included wealth, secrets, lore, lovers, land, art, craftsmanship, armaments, menageries, formal titles / statuses, etc. Anything that can be isolated and denied access to others. The more mortals guardians need access to protect and maintain the hoard, the weaker its "value", so Maidens-in-Waiting prefer to use traps, wards, secrecy, and constructs or servitors when they can.
			*** If a hoard is liberated, the affinity it sustained is lost. Some Maidens-in-Waiting cultivate multiple hoards to guard against complete loss, but this scatters her defensive efforts as well.
			*** Hoarding is not merely a pragmatic thing. A Maiden-in-Waiting can only hoard what she truly values, and once she begins to hoard a given thing, that desire grows. Some particularly self-aware Maidens-in-Waiting limit the types of things they hoard so as to limit their own compulsions (though this also limits their options for building affinity), while many become all-consumingly acquisitive.
			** Mothers frequently meddle among the Maidens-in-Waiting, trying to prevent any from becoming strong enough (and from having children of her own) to usurp the Wand. Other ambitious Maidens are often willing allies, ready to hobble their leading rival.

	* Famous Bearers		* Famous Bearers

	* Heraldry & Famous Synods		* Heraldry & Famous Synods
	** Any ~~candidate for the Jewel~~, who works to gain bond with it, automatically gains a Jewel-focus. The Maiden may also grant foci to anyone with a blood connection to any member of the Katagogi.		** Any Maiden-in-Waiting, who works to gain bond with the Jewel, automatically gains a Jewel-focus. The Maiden may also grant foci to anyone with a blood connection to any member of the Katagogi, male or female.
	* When a Maiden usurps the Wand, all the foci she granted, and those held by anyone no longer a candidate for the Jewel, are reabsorbed by the Jewel.		* When a Maiden usurps the Wand, all the foci she granted, and those held by anyone no longer a candidate for the Jewel, are reabsorbed by the Jewel.



	~~Rules of Succession~~
	~~The bearer of the Eye is known as the Maiden, part of the Triune, the bearers whose Mantles derive from the Witch.~~
	Any female, biological descendant (daughter, grand-daughter, etc) of the bearer of the Wand can claim the Eye by donning it when it has no bearer. No one is sure if a male child could claim the Eye, but so far none has. Some daughters took up the Eye willingly (or even killed their sister for it), while others were duped or forced into it by their mother, the Wand. All come to regret it and seek escape. It can only be laid down in death or by seizing the Wand. Some daughters commit suicide, but more seek revenge upon the parent who led them to the Eye in the first place.

	~~Notable Powers~~
	~~The Jewel excels in conjuring and shaping ice. It can build powerful prisons and wards, and seal things into timeless stasis.~~

	~~Rules of Succession~~
	~~The Jewel gradually siphons away its bearer's emotions. If not checked, they will eventually become an empty husk, and the Jewel will pass to the next being to willingly claim it.~~
	Bearers instinctively fall into one or more obsessions to fill the hole within them. Some are misers, collecting an hoarding wealth, art, particular forms of craftsmanship, lore, etc. Others are gluttons for food and/or intoxicants, seeking ever newer, stranger, and more particular things to consume. Others pursue living beauty, cultivating harems, menageries, and/or gardens in which to recline.
	They are loathe to give away any of what they possess, but can do it if the need is strong, or the duration temporary. The more they lose, the greater the blow; a bearer whose collection is stolen or destroyed is unlikely to recover from the crushing misery, and will soon fall prey to the Jewel.

	===The Wand===		===The Wand===