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While the titles of the Ordo Dracul can be as elaborate and labyrinthine as those of the Invictus; the web of titles in the Order conveys a Dragon's position, rank, ambition, and expertise within an Academy. To many outside of the Order, the titles Dragons use among each other are impenetrably obtuse. This is by Dracul's design to reincarnate the orders of the middle ages as his own and also weeds out pretenders hoping to learn the secrets of the Secret Estate. With this knowledge of the Ciphers at their disposal, a canny Dragon may even pass along secret messages through their use.

Normally, full titles are reserved for first meetings – to establish precedence – and in written correspondence. [1][2] [3] [4]

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Anatomy of a Title

Creating a title within the Ordo Dracul requires three distinct components: rank, domain, and decoration.

From this, a Dragon's title may grow scales in either direction to indicate and convey various positions, including their status as oath-bound, within a Chapter and an Academy.

When creating your title, use this following formula:

{Sworn Position (Optional)} + {Sworn Color Cipher (Optional)} + {Coil Rank} + of the + {Decoration (Optional)} + {Secondary Coil} + {Primary}

Rank

This is rendered from how many coils a Dragon knows (or has lied about having):

Coils Rank
0 Slave
1 Supplicant
2 Scribe
3 Scholar
4 Initiate
5 Adept
6 Master
7 Philosopher
8 Illuminus
9 Architect
10 Visionary
11 Immortal

Domain

Expressing a Dragon's expertise as well as indicating his ambitions within the Great Work:

Coil Name Primary Path Secondary Path
Banes of the Curse Burning or Fiery
Beast of Terror Wild or Untamed
Blood of Hunger Sanguine or Bloody
Flesh of Pain Carnal or Vital
Slumber (Immortal Sinners) of the Sleep TBD
Slumber (Ancient Mysteries) of the Sleep TBD
Soul of the Void Rarefied or Elysian
All Equal of Equilibrium N/A

Decoration

These are optional decorations that one may use. Each of these indicates a different meaning and some also represent hidden messages passed between Dragons. These are only a handful of titles printed within the Ordo Dracul Sourcebook and more may be invented dependent on need within the Chapters of Sacramento.

Examples of new Decorations may be found here

Meaning Ordo Cipher
Have Only Studied One Type of Coil Dedicated
Have Studied Four Different Types of Coils Invisible
Have Studied Five Different Types of Coils Aetherial
Have Studied A Fourth Tier Coil Penultimate
I Know Another Covenants Rituals Questing or Tested
I am showing off for the audience Sublime or Transcendent or Dreadful
I am lying or disguised Forgotten or Withered
Enemies are Listening Invisible
I need immediate aide Esoteric
”I am favored." or "I am to be protected." Renewed or Remarkable
"My master wants you to destroy me." of the Fourth Darkness
Claiming no Mentor or Academy Unchained
Member of The Devoted of Hermes [5] "Defender of the Faithful"

Sworn Heraldry

While not required, these designations may be used to impart a Dragon's status as Oath-Sworn as well as their positions within the tripartite structure that leads the Order of Dragons:

Designation Decoration
Axesworn Crimson (Color Cipher)
Axesworn Companion Stalwart
Dragon Knight Relentless
Vigilant Dragon Knowledgeable
Warden Judicious
Rising Dragon Brutal
Rampant Dragon Fearless
Designation Decoration
Lightsworn Azure (Color Cipher)
Lightsworn Apprentice Shrouded
Lightsworn Journeyman Traveled
Lightsworn Master Noble
Gaillard Eloquent or Impertinent
Provost Impartial
Twilight Judge Hallowed
Designation Decoration
Mysterysworn Onyx or Sable (Color Cipher)
Seer Enlightened
Oracle Blessed
Parliamentarian Elusive
Navigator Unearthly

Stations of the Chapter House

  • Castellan: Similar to a "Master of Elysium" for an academy's Chapter House.
  • Convener: Highest ranking unworn in an academy, charged with organizing the caucus.
  • Confessor: A Dragon who has foresworn any further advancement in the coils to counsel others in the Academy.
  • Grand Wyrm: Ceremonial title for the Dragon who took her Oath to the Ordo Dracul earlier than anyone else in the academy.
  • Guardian: "The Guardians are tasked with keeping written works, occult artifacts, ancient relics and mystical resources out of the hands and minds of unauthorized Kindred." [6]
  • Kogaion : "The Kogaion is the pre-eminent Guardian, entrusted with full knowledge of all the Wyrm’s Nests and ley lines in the area. Kogaions are also tasked with maintaining a complete list of all the Dragons in the local vicinity; many actually go one step further and keep a roster of all the local Kindred, to the extent that they can." [7]



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