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As Natural Shapeshifters, Lunars also have quite a protean nature on charms. They are personal things, modified according to their whims. A Lunar may pick a Charm that gives a striking appearance as a peacock's plumage, great butterfly or moth wings, a resplendent mane or stripes. May use a charm that creates a scorpion's tail to simulate a wasp's stinger or even a natural lance. A single Lunar may do all that, changing imagery and style to the moment.  

As Natural Shapeshifters, Lunars also have quite a protean nature on charms. They are personal things, modified according to their whims. A Lunar may pick a Charm that gives a striking appearance as a peacock's plumage, great butterfly or moth wings, a resplendent mane or stripes. May use a charm that creates a scorpion's tail to simulate a wasp's stinger or even a natural lance. A single Lunar may do all that, changing imagery and style to the moment.  

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''None of a Lunar's Charms may add more dice to the Lunar's pool than the attribute governing his action.'' In some instances, a different attribute may add to one action, but then the limit of dice added is equal to the governing attribute, not the one being added by Charms.(So if someone with Perception 6, Dexterity 5 made an Ranged attack that receives a bonus equal to the Lunar's Perception, only 5 dice would be added.)

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''None of a Lunar's Charms may add more dice to the Lunar's pool than the attribute governing his action.'' In some instances, a different attribute may add to one action, but then the limit of dice added is equal to the governing attribute, not the one being added by Charms.(So if someone with Perception 6 and Dexterity 5 made a Dexterity+Thrown Ranged attack that receives a bonus equal to the Lunar's Perception, only 5 dice would be added.)

Lunars may freely combo all of their attribute-based Charms as if they were part of the same 'ability', with exception for combos that would not make sense(such as an Extra Action that expressely only works with combat actions comboed being comboed with a Social Simple Charm).

Lunars may freely combo all of their attribute-based Charms as if they were part of the same 'ability', with exception for combos that would not make sense(such as an Extra Action that expressely only works with combat actions comboed being comboed with a Social Simple Charm).

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Of all the Exalted, Lunars are those that are changed the most. When one becomes a Lunar, one's body becomes protean. The Lunar receives a Tell and a Totem, as his soul and identity change. The Lunar receives Favored Attributes, and no longer favors Abilities. He is a Lunar, not a Human.  

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Of all the Exalted, Lunars are those that are changed the most. When one becomes a Lunar, one's body becomes protean. The Lunar receives a Tell and a Totem, as his soul and identity change. The Lunar receives Favored Attributes, and no longer favors Abilities. He is a Lunar, not a Human. Never favoring abilities, Lunars always pay 12 Experience Points for Martial Arts Charms. Lunars may assemble combos between Martial Arts and Lunar Charms, but those follow the rules of Ability Charms instead, and thus, Lunars may only combo Reflexive Attribute Charms with their Martial Arts Charms.

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Never favoring abilities, Lunars always pay 12 Experience Points for Martial Arts Charms. Lunars may assemble combos between Martial Arts and Lunar Charms, but those follow the rules of Ability Charms instead, and thus, Lunars may only combo Reflexive Attribute Charms with their Martial Arts Charms.

Martial Arts are also patterns made for human forms, not animals. Lunars simply cannot use Martial Arts Charms while in their animal forms. When in Hybrid Forms, the Lunar increases the difficulties of all rolls including Martial Arts Charms by 1. They may not normally practice Sidereal Martial Arts, but can manage that apotheosis with some of their Charms.

Martial Arts are also patterns made for human forms, not animals. Lunars simply cannot use Martial Arts Charms while in their animal forms. When in Hybrid Forms, the Lunar increases the difficulties of all rolls including Martial Arts Charms by 1. They may not normally practice Sidereal Martial Arts, but can manage that apotheosis with some of their Charms.

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Natural Shapeshifters, all Lunars are considered to be omnidextrious, able to use even their feet as as readily as most use their right hands. They are also able to regenerate severed limbs naturally - to know how long it takes to heal, treat it as simple an aggravated injury, a -0 for an eye or ear, -1 for a hand, and -2 for a whole limb.  

Natural Shapeshifters, all Lunars are considered to be omnidextrious, able to use even their feet as as readily as most use their right hands. They are also able to regenerate severed limbs naturally - to know how long it takes to heal, treat it as simple an aggravated injury, a -0 for an eye or ear, -1 for a hand, and -2 for a whole limb.  

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''Lunars may take the shape of any creature they have tasted the Heart's Blood of.'' There are no restrictions about its size. In that shape, they receive the natural abilities of the creature - those are ''usually'' Mutations applied to the Lunar's base statistics. However, any attribute bonus given by those Mutations is not counted for the purposes of the Lunar's Charms, as they are not natural ratings. An Strength 3 Lunar who receives Strength 7 when in a great predator form may still only add 3 Strength Dice. Human Forms and other humanoid ones do add mutations, but also substitute make the Lunar substitute ger Strength, Dexterity, Stamina and Appearance with the Form's. Some of those may also give Merits, Flaws or social Backgrounds. All add to Form  the Shape's cost, known as its ''Blood Cost''.

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''Lunars may take the shape of any creature they have tasted the Heart's Blood of.'' There are no restrictions about its size. In that shape, they receive the natural abilities of the creature - those are ''usually'' Mutations applied to the Lunar's base statistics. Attribute bonuses given by those Mutations count as Natural for the purposes of Lunar Charm ''use'' but not to learn them or any other use. Human Forms and other humanoid ones do add mutations, but also substitute make the Lunar substitute ger Strength, Dexterity, Stamina and Appearance with the Form's. Some of those may also give Merits, Flaws or social Backgrounds. All add to Form  the Shape's cost, known as its ''Blood Cost''.

To Shapeshift into any form, the Lunar must take a ''Shapeshifting Action''. This is like a Simple Action(although Charms may modify this speed), and requires her whole concentration for the turn.  However, the Shapeshifting Action is not a Charm Use, and the Lunar may make full use of Charms during this turn, but usually only reflexive Charms, or supplemental charms aiding reflexive actions. Shapeshifting costs 1 mote + the Blood Cost of the creature the Lunar is turning into. It costs the Lunar merely 1 mote to return to his basic human form. Shapeshifting actions are not Charms, even if some are granted by them; Anytime the Lunar takes a Shapeshifting action, it cannot be stopped by any form of Essence-manipulation such as Charm-annulling strikes.  

To Shapeshift into any form, the Lunar must take a ''Shapeshifting Action''. This is like a Simple Action(although Charms may modify this speed), and requires her whole concentration for the turn.  However, the Shapeshifting Action is not a Charm Use, and the Lunar may make full use of Charms during this turn, but usually only reflexive Charms, or supplemental charms aiding reflexive actions. Shapeshifting costs 1 mote + the Blood Cost of the creature the Lunar is turning into. It costs the Lunar merely 1 mote to return to his basic human form. Shapeshifting actions are not Charms, even if some are granted by them; Anytime the Lunar takes a Shapeshifting action, it cannot be stopped by any form of Essence-manipulation such as Charm-annulling strikes.  

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Different animal forms' stats are seen in the sample animals, above. A transformed Lunar is not under the effects of a Charm, as the magic was only used to change his shape - afterwards, the Lunar simply '''is''' in that shape. The only hope for one to see anything unusual is to spot his Tell, or with powers that show the animal as a Lunar.  

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All things carried by the Lunar that are smaller than her own shape fade when she shapeshifts and return when she returns to her normal form.

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Different animal forms' stats are seen in [[SilverMasks/Shape|The Blood Library]]. A transformed Lunar is not under the effects of a Charm, as the magic was only used to change his shape - afterwards, the Lunar simply '''is''' in that shape. The only hope for one to see anything unusual is to spot his Tell, or with powers that show the animal as a Lunar.  

Of course, while some statistics are open, for species that are very close in gameplay terms('Small Dog', 'Fish' and 'Bird', for example) each type must be bought separately - different species of birds and small dogs elicit different reactions from others, after all, and may fit different situations, as noted below.

Of course, while some statistics are open, for species that are very close in gameplay terms('Small Dog', 'Fish' and 'Bird', for example) each type must be bought separately - different species of birds and small dogs elicit different reactions from others, after all, and may fit different situations, as noted below.

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While wearing a form appropriate to her surroundings, the Lunar receives 2 automatic successes to all Larceny and Stealth rolls. Those act as increased difficulty to spot his Tell. This works for bestial forms as well as human ones - a green-haired individual could be easily mistaken for a Haltan, and a famous socialite can be excused suspicious behavior at a ball.

While wearing a form appropriate to her surroundings, the Lunar receives 2 automatic successes to all Larceny and Stealth rolls. Those act as increased difficulty to spot his Tell. This works for bestial forms as well as human ones - a green-haired individual could be easily mistaken for a Haltan, and a famous socialite can be excused suspicious behavior at a ball.

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To acquire a creature's Heart's Blood, the Lunar must drink its blood as it dies. Only one Lunar may benefit of the kill of such a beast, even if more than one takes place in a Hunt. The Lunar may take the shape of any creature, no matter its size or how deeply it has been warped by the Wyld. However, it may not be a  being of pure essence, such as Spirits, Raksha, and other such beings. Only creatures of flesh and blood may be emulated this way. This ''does'', however, include Exalted, Behemoths of all types, and stranger creatures of flesh and blood. The Lunar must spend one point of willpower per dot of Essence the being he consumes possesses. He must also spend 1 Experience Point when consuming a being corrupted by the Wyld, Terrestrial Exalted and other beings of Mystical Ancestry, 2 Experience Points when consuming a Celestial Exalted type and Caste for the first time, and 10 Experience Points when consuming a Behemoth.   

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To acquire a creature's Heart's Blood, the Lunar must drink its blood as it dies. Only one Lunar may benefit of the kill of such a beast, even if more than one takes place in a Hunt. The Lunar may take the shape of any creature, no matter its size or how deeply it has been warped by the Wyld. However, it may not be a  being of pure essence, such as Spirits, Raksha, and other such beings. Only creatures of flesh and blood may be emulated this way. This ''does'', however, include Exalted, Behemoths of most types, and stranger creatures of flesh and blood. The Lunar must spend one point of willpower per dot of Essence the being he consumes possesses. He must also spend 1 Experience Point when consuming a being corrupted by the Wyld, an Exalted or other beings of Mystical Ancestry and 10 Experience Points when consuming a Behemoth.   

This will emulate the body's capabilities but not essence-based powers, however; Even the body of a Dragon-Blooded yields little more than its Aspect Markings(Without the aid of Charms that allow the Lunar to use those abilities, at least). The Storyteller is the final arbiter of what is a Mutation - but as a rule, things like Sayla's Yasal Body would be a Mutation, and Mokrelus' power over Sorcery would not be. Such powerful Spirit Mutations are usually priced as Abominations, or 6-point mutations.

This will emulate the body's capabilities but not essence-based powers, however; Even the body of a Dragon-Blooded yields little more than its Aspect Markings(Without the aid of Charms that allow the Lunar to use those abilities, at least). The Storyteller is the final arbiter of what is a Mutation - but as a rule, things like Sayla's Yasal Body would be a Mutation, and Mokrelus' power over Sorcery would not be. Such powerful Spirit Mutations are usually priced as Abominations, or 6-point mutations.

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The Lunar ties himself to Creation as he develops a Totem. The Tell flows from it and holds the Lunar's identity together. In that way, the Totem has to be an animal that is tied to one of Gaia's Avatars. A beast native to Creation. Of course, Creation being the place it is, Giant Squids, Wolf Spiders and Horned Snow Hunters are all native animals. The Totem is bought as a Background, which gives a number of Mutation Points every level to distribute between bestial traits. Turning into the Totem Form is a Shapeshifting Action, as described above, and its Blood Cost is equal to the total of its Mutations.

The Lunar ties himself to Creation as he develops a Totem. The Tell flows from it and holds the Lunar's identity together. In that way, the Totem has to be an animal that is tied to one of Gaia's Avatars. A beast native to Creation. Of course, Creation being the place it is, Giant Squids, Wolf Spiders and Horned Snow Hunters are all native animals. The Totem is bought as a Background, which gives a number of Mutation Points every level to distribute between bestial traits. Turning into the Totem Form is a Shapeshifting Action, as described above, and its Blood Cost is equal to the total of its Mutations.

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When the Mutations add dice, these dice are not counted as charm dice, and stack atop any and all dice-adders. ''When the Mutation add attribute dots, those attribute dots are counted as Natural for the purpose of dice-adders.'' A totem may blend into the background of a location – even if seen, he will not be truly noticed. ''In such circumstances, the Lunar receives 2 automatic successes to all Larceny  and Stealth rolls.'' Those act as increased difficulty to spot his Tell.

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When the Mutations add dice, these dice are not counted as charm dice, and stack atop any and all dice-adders. A totem may blend into the background of a location – even if seen, he will not be truly noticed. ''In such circumstances, the Lunar receives 2 automatic successes to all Larceny  and Stealth rolls.'' Those act as increased difficulty to spot his Tell.

* x – Your totem is a small, harmless creature with little prowess or versatility, like a Fish, Horse or Small Dog. You must rely on your own prowess more than anything, with little help from your Totem. ''Build your Totem Form with no more than 2 Mutation Points''

* x – Your totem is a small, harmless creature with little prowess or versatility, like a Fish, Horse or Small Dog. You must rely on your own prowess more than anything, with little help from your Totem. ''Build your Totem Form with no more than 2 Mutation Points''

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This Background indicates how many creatures the Lunar has drunk the Heart's Blood and taken the shape of. Those shapes are created with a pool of Blood Points, which also dictate its ''Blood Cost'' for Shapeshifting, as explained above. For beasts, Blood Points are usually the sum total of its Mutations, as per the Totem Background, but some possess Social Backgrounds the Lunar may use, such as the Reputation or Influence a certain beast may have in a region it has terrorized, or even Allies or Contacts among greater beasts or humans. Backgrounds cost 1 Blood Point per dot.  

This Background indicates how many creatures the Lunar has drunk the Heart's Blood and taken the shape of. Those shapes are created with a pool of Blood Points, which also dictate its ''Blood Cost'' for Shapeshifting, as explained above. For beasts, Blood Points are usually the sum total of its Mutations, as per the Totem Background, but some possess Social Backgrounds the Lunar may use, such as the Reputation or Influence a certain beast may have in a region it has terrorized, or even Allies or Contacts among greater beasts or humans. Backgrounds cost 1 Blood Point per dot.  

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Buying Human Forms with this background works slightly differently than animal-like creatures that follow the Totem's model. After all, when transforming into a human-like creature, the Lunar simply uses their attributes instead. Those attributes cost 1 Blood Point per dot added to the Form, which starts with 2 on all attributes(Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, and Appearance). Human Forms are made with double the cap - therefore, a Human can be made with 12 Blood Points at level 2, and 20 at level 4. They may have Mutations, within reason. Physical Merits cost 1 Blood Point per Bonus Point cost, and Flaws diminish this value.(logically, Diminished Attributes is not a valid Flaw, although a dot can be taken from one attribute to make it 1 and re-arranged). They may also have Social Backgrounds, but those will require effort on the Lunar's part to mantain, and the Lunar only has to pay the Backgrounds the Form still possesses.

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Buying Human Forms with this background works slightly differently than animal-like creatures that follow the Totem's model. After all, when transforming into a human-like creature, the Lunar simply uses their attributes instead. Those attributes cost 1 Blood Point per dot added to the Form, which starts with 2 on all attributes(Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, and Appearance). Human Forms are made with double the cap - therefore, a Human can be made with 12 Blood Points at level 2, and 20 at level 4. They may have Mutations, within reason. Physical Merits cost 1 Blood Point per Bonus Point cost, and Flaws diminish this value.(logically, Diminished Attributes is not a valid Flaw, although a dot can be taken from one attribute to make it 1 and re-arranged). They may also have Social Backgrounds, but those will require effort on the Lunar's part to mantain, and the Lunar only has to pay the Backgrounds the Form still possesses. The Lunar can switch Attributes his True Human Form has that are higher than the Blood Library Human Form's at any time - it is a reflexive action that costs the Lunar only 1 mote to fine-tune his prowess.

Exaltation is a 'Merit' that costs 3 Blood Points for Dragon-Blooded, and 2 for Celestials Exalted.

Exaltation is a 'Merit' that costs 3 Blood Points for Dragon-Blooded, and 2 for Celestials Exalted.

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This background may seem much stronger than the Totem Background, but those Forms cannot be mantained at the 8-10 range of Anima Banner, their attribute bonuses or ratings do not count as natural for the purposes of Charms, and they do not possess the Charmset support the Totem has - they are hardly stronger, simply versatile.

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This background may seem much stronger than the Totem Background, but those Forms cannot be mantained at the 8-10 range of Anima Banner and they do not possess the Charmset support the Totem has - they are hardly stronger, simply versatile.

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 '''Artifacts'''
-Lunars are able to craft Moonsilver almost naturally, and the No Moons create great works, and have done so for centuries. Despite the harsh life in the fringe of the world, this allows the Lunars to hoard a vast wealth of wonders. Those work as below. Lunars may also purchase Fair Folk Graces as Artifacts - each Grace is an Artifact **, giving 2 Gossamer with it, and the option to exchange one starting Charm with a Raksha Charm. Lunars may buy artifacts forged from Graces - Glamour Sorcery, Behemoths, Wyld Artifacts and Adjurations - normally. Those also count as Artifacts.
+Lunars are able to craft Moonsilver almost naturally, and the No Moons create great works, and have done so for centuries. Despite the harsh life in the fringe of the world, this allows the Lunars to hoard a vast wealth of wonders. Those work as below. Lunars may also purchase Fair Folk Graces and Artifacts - see ''Wielders of Chaos'' below.
 * x - You have no implements of power. Why?

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 * '''Gifts''' are Charms which can be used as one enters his Hybrid Form.
-** [[SilverMasks/ShapeshiftingBlood|Feral Harmony Technique]] allows the Lunar to draw Mutation Points from her Blood Library.
+** [[SilverMasks/ShapeshiftingBlood|Blood Harmony]] allows the Lunar to draw Mutation Points from her Blood Library.
 ** [[SilverMasks/SelfcraftMastery|Shifting Might Meditation]] allows the Lunar to shift her Physical Attribute Dots.
 ** [[SilverMasks/SelfcraftWeapons|Argent Arsenal Method]] allows the Lunar to draw upon powerful natural weapons.
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 * '''Rages''' are Charms which can be used as one enters Relentless Lunar Fury.
 ** [[SilverMasks/SelfcraftArms|Savage Serpent Whispers]] allows the Lunar's Multiple Limbs to act on ther own.
 ** [[SilverMasks/HuntTracking|Furious Hound Pursuit]] allows the Lunar to pursue all targets he can see.

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