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Many of those luckless fools do not quietly disappear, however. | Many of those luckless fools do not quietly disappear, however. | ||
Maddened Magnates are those creatures, with the Spark or without, who have reached out to the Madness, and not only survived, they have grown exalted. Magnates are truly utter abominations, even though their physical forms are not nearly as monstrous as some of the Maddened. Magnates can readily pass as a humanoid creature with only some disguise rolls, which aids them in their long, dark plottings immensely. | Maddened Magnates are those creatures, with the Spark or without, who have reached out to the Madness, and not only survived, they have grown exalted. Magnates are truly utter abominations, even though their physical forms are not nearly as monstrous as some of the Maddened. Magnates can readily pass as a humanoid creature with only some disguise rolls, which aids them in their long, dark plottings immensely. That said, Magnates are quite proud of their allegiances, and wear their characteristic heavily armored robes with distinction, and do not like to stoop to disguises. Of course, that's never stopped them, either. | ||
Unlike many lesser Maddened, Magnates are often created new and whole, as foolish mortals seek eternal youth and power in the embrace of the Great Insanity. If there is some guiding principal in the Deep Dark, its most clear expression is in the choosing of those wicked souls who become Magnates. | Unlike many lesser Maddened, Magnates are often created new and whole, as foolish mortals seek eternal youth and power in the embrace of the Great Insanity. If there is some guiding principal in the Deep Dark, its most clear expression is in the choosing of those wicked souls who become Magnates. | ||
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Maddened Magnates are often drawn from the Civilized Races, people who should have known better, but often 'monstrous' races are also sources for genesis. It is possible for Xeph and Giants, among others, to be subsumed by the Lurking Deep, and thus become Maddened Magnates. | Maddened Magnates are often drawn from the Civilized Races, people who should have known better, but often 'monstrous' races are also sources for genesis. It is possible for Xeph and Giants, among others, to be subsumed by the Lurking Deep, and thus become Maddened Magnates. | ||
Maddened Magnates, like all of the Maddened, are united in their allegiance to the Pure Night. They are deep and capable layers of plots, goal concealed within lesser goal, so that every action moves them toward The End. They work surprisingly well with their brother Magnates, always seem to have a few Mavens to aid them, occasionally some Travesties for expendable muscle, and they can usually call upon a Dictat for momentous plots. They frequently plant ideas in the heads of Mavens and send them off to see what flourishes. | Maddened Magnates, like all of the Maddened, are united in their allegiance to the Pure Night. They are deep and capable layers of plots, goal concealed within lesser goal, so that every action moves them toward The End. They work surprisingly well with their brother Magnates, always seem to have a few Mavens to aid them, occasionally some Travesties for expendable muscle, and they can usually call upon the aid of a Dictat for momentous plots. They frequently plant ideas in the heads of Mavens and send them off to see what flourishes. | ||
Magnates seek to kill and destroy everything in the world, just like every Maddened, but they relish taking a longer, slower approach then many of their Maddened brethren. Magnates have a noble demeanor, despite their awfulness, and can work with a surprising range of other monsters to further their goals. | Magnates seek to kill and destroy everything in the world, just like every Maddened, but they relish taking a longer, slower approach then many of their Maddened brethren. Magnates have a noble demeanor, despite their awfulness, and can work with a surprising range of other monsters to further their goals. | ||