===== Light vs Shadow ===== Dragons and their kin are forces of light. * Traits of Light * Emit light * Never lie * Seek to remove all shadow Demons and their kin are forces of shadow * Traits of Shadow * Absorb light * Always selfish * Seeks to snuff at all light ==== When Astral Dragons and Demons fight they create ==== **Chiaroscuro (Key-R-os-KOO-roh)** //// * Energy of the Annwn * Word origin/meaning * This word comes from Italian, where ''chiaro'' means light and ''oscuro'' means dark. In art, Chiaroscuro refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth. ===== Magic ===== Magic comes from three sources ==== Light - Draconic ==== * Divine ==== Dark - Demonic ==== * Divine * Blood ==== Grey - Chiaroscuro / Annwn / The Weird ==== * Corrupting with out a conduit * Arcane ---- ====== Traits of Light ====== * **Compassion** Showing empathy and kindness toward others, especially those in need. * **Honesty** Valuing truthfulness and integrity in speech and behavior. * **Generosity** Willingness to share resources, time, or love with others. * **Forgiveness** Letting go of grudges and resentments, offering second chances. * **Courage** Standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. * **Altruism** Selflessly acting for the benefit of others without expecting anything in return. * **Patience** Demonstrating tolerance and understanding in difficult situations. * **Humility** Acknowledging one’s limitations and valuing the contributions of others. * **Respect** Treating people, living things, and the environment with consideration and esteem. * **Optimism** Maintaining hope and a positive outlook, expecting the best from situations and people. * **Fairness** Acting with impartiality and justice, treating all parties equally. * **Responsibility** Taking accountability for one’s actions and their consequences. * **Peacefulness** Seeking harmony and avoiding unnecessary conflict or violence. * **Gratitude** Appreciating the good in life and expressing thankfulness. ---- ====== Traits of Shadow ====== * **Cruelty** Deliberately inflicting pain, suffering, or hardship on others. * **Dishonesty** Lying, deceit, or manipulation for personal gain. * **Greed** Excessive desire for wealth, power, or possessions, often at the expense of others. * **Vindictiveness** Harboring grudges, seeking revenge, or acting out of spite. * **Cowardice** Failing to do what is right due to fear, or avoiding responsibility. * **Selfishness** Placing one’s own needs and desires above the well-being of others. * **Impatience** Easily frustrated or angered, lacking tolerance or understanding. * **Arrogance** Overestimating one’s importance, looking down on others. * **Disrespect** Showing contempt, disregard, or lack of esteem for people or things. * **Pessimism** Habitually expecting the worst, focusing on the negative. * **Injustice** Acting unfairly, exploiting others, or abusing power. * **Irresponsibility** Failing to take accountability for actions and their consequences. * **Aggression** Resorting to violence, hostility, or coercion to control or dominate. * **Ingratitude** Failing to recognize or appreciate kindness, taking things for granted.