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| − | === Coil Ranks ===
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| − | ==== Titles ====
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| − | The first is the ''Title'', which is a representation of how many Coils a Dragon claims to have. Note that a Dragon can lie, but doing so runs the risk of extreme (and possibly fatal) repercussions if caught, depending on the dominant [[Ordo Dracul Rites|Rite]] in the Academy.
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| − | * Slave:......... '''No Tiers'''
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| − | * Supplicant:.... '''One Tier'''
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| − | * Scribe:........ '''Two Tiers'''
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| − | * Scholar:....... '''Three Tiers'''
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| − | * Initiate:...... '''Four Tiers'''
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| − | * Adept:......... '''Five Tiers'''
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| − | * Master:........ '''Six Tiers'''
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| − | * Philosopher:... '''Seven Tiers'''
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| − | * Illuminus:..... '''Eight Tiers'''
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| − | * Architect:..... '''Nine Tiers'''
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| − | * Visionary:..... '''Ten Tiers'''
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| − | * Immortal:...... '''Eleven or more Tiers'''
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| − | ==== Domains ====
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| − | The second is the ''Domain'', which indicates which particular Coil the Dragon is most accomplished within. This is typically placed directly behind the ''Title''. It is also permitted to place an adjective before the ''Domain'', to indicate the
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| − | '''Coil of Blood'''<br />
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| − | * ''Coil of Blood is your highest Coil'' - ...of Hunger
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| − | * ''Coil of Blood is your second highest'' - Sanguine or Bloody
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| − | '''Coil of Banes'''<br />
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| − | * ''Coil of Banes is your highest Coil'' - ...of the Curse
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| − | * ''Coil of Banes is your second highest'' - Burning or Fiery
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| − | '''Coil of the Beast'''<br />
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| − | * ''Coil of the Beast is your highest Coil'' - ...of Terror
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| − | * ''Coil of the Beast is your second highest'' - Wild or Untamed
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| − | '''Coil of Flesh'''<br />
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| − | * ''Coil of Flesh is your highest Coil'' - ...of Pain
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| − | * ''Coil of Flesh is your second highest'' - Carnal or Vital
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| − | '''Coil of the Soul'''<br />
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| − | * ''Coil of the Soul is your highest Coil'' - ...of the Void
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| − | * ''Coil of the Soul is your second highest'' - Rarefied or Elysian
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| − | '''Coil of Pathos'''<br />
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| − | * ''Coil of Pathos is your highest Coil'' - ...of Suffering
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| − | * ''Coil of Pathos is your second highest'' - Stoic or Dispassionate
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| − | '''Coil of Slumber (Immortal Sinners)'''<br />
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| − | * ''Coil of Slumber is your highest Coil'' - Vibrant
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| − | * ''Coil of Slumber is your second highest'' - Rested or Restful
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| − | '''Coil of Slumber (Ancient Mysteries)'''<br />
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| − | * ''Coil of Slumber is your highest Coil'' - Alert
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| − | * ''Coil of Slumber is your second highest'' - Wakeful
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| − | '''All Equal'''<br />
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| − | * ''If all the Coils you have are of equal level'' - ..of Equilibrium
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| − | The third and final component is the ''Decoration'', which is added to the ''Title'' + ''Domain'' formula as the Dragon wishes, either to convey additional information about the Dragon and his accomplishments within the [[Main_Page|Ordo Dracul]], or simply to appear more impressive to others.
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| − | Decorations are usually placed before the ''Title'' + ''Domain'' section.
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| − | * '''If you have studied only one Coil''':......................... Dedicated
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| − | * '''If you have studied four separate Coils''':................... Invisible
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| − | * '''If you have studied five separate Coils''':................... Aetherial
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| − | * '''If you have studied the fourth tier of any specific Coil''':... Penultimate
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| − | '''Cipher-Titles'''
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| − | <br>"Some titles see use in a single domain, while other has become virtually ubiquitous." --p 16, ''Ordo Dracul.''
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| − | * '''"I know rituals of another covenant."''' ....... Questing or Tested
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| − | * '''"I'm showing off for the audience."''' ......... Sublime or Transcendent or Dreadful
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| − | * '''"I am here against my own will."''' ............ Terrible
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| − | * '''"I am lying or disguised."''' .................. Forgotten or Withered
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| − | * '''"Outsiders are listening."''' .................. Subtle
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| − | * '''"Enemies are listening."''' .................... Invincible
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| − | * '''"I need immediate aide."''' .................... Esoteric
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| − | * '''"We are in immediate danger."''' ............... Sterling or Omnipotent
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| − | * '''"I am favored." or "I am to be protected."''' .. Renewed or Remarkable
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| − | * '''"My master wants you to destroy me."''' ........ ...of the Fourth Darkness
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| − | Additional examples of Titles can be found in ''Ordo Dracul,'' pages 15 and 16.
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| − | ====Who Outranks Whom====
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| − | '''Hierarchy in the Ordo Dracul'''
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| − | There are three Sworn Orders within the Ordo Dracul. Those are the Sworn of the Axe (aka Crimson, warriors and protectors), the Sworn of the Dying Light (Azure, scholars and judges), and the Sworn of the Mysteries (Onyx, diplomats and politicians). The colors noted there are ceremonial colors, and some in each Sworn order may take offense should an Unsworn or Sworn of another Oath wear them at official OD functions. Because the Sworn have additional responsibilities placed on them, their authority expands further than the Unsworn.
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| − | When it comes to giving orders, if neither are Oathbound (or both are), the one with more more coils has greater rank and thus greater authority. However, any Oathbound outranks an Unsworn. But, if both are equal in Oath (or lack thereof) as well as Coils, the one with more Ordo Dracul status has more authority.
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| − | This has a few exceptions. In battle, deference goes to the Axe. In matters of research, to the Dying Light. In matters of policy, to the Mysteries.
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| − | * When in doubt, feel free to cross your fingers and ask OOC questions. :D If you wanted to join a particular Oath, don't hesitate to ask, we can work it into your story no problem.
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| − | With security being a major concern among Dragons, some members of the Order have devised certain unofficial titles and descriptors for the [[Oaths]] they belong to so that they may speak and type more freely. You may notice that certain titles seem incongruous or even inappropriate for the title and/or society they describe; this is intentional. Members are welcome to make their own additions to this list if they so choose.
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| − | ==== Sworn of the Axe ====
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| − | * '''Oathsworn''' - "Tempered"
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| − | * '''Companion''' - "Stalwart"
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| − | * '''Dragon Knight''' - "Relentless"
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| − | * '''Rising Dragon''' - "Brutal"
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| − | * '''Rampant Dragon / Grandmaster''' - "Fearless"
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| − | * '''Commander''' - "Brave" or "Courageous"
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| − | * '''Vigilant Dragon''' - "Knowledgeable"
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| − | * '''Warden''' - "Judicious"
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| − | ==== Sworn of the Dying Light ====
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| − | * '''Oathsworn''' - "Honoured"
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| − | * '''Apprentice''' - "Shrouded"
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| − | * '''Journeyman''' - "Traveled"
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| − | * '''Master''' - "Noble"
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| − | * '''Twilight Judge''' - "Hallowed"
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| − | * '''Provost''' - "Impartial"
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| − | * '''Galliard''' - "Eloquent" or "Impertinent" (based on style)
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| − | ==== Sworn of the Mysteries ====
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| − | * '''Oathsworn''' - "Learned"
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| − | * '''Seer''' - "Enlightened"
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| − | * '''Oracle''' - "Blessed"
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| − | * '''Parliamentarian''' - "Elusive," also "Prolix," "Palaverous," or "Loquatious" by some Dragons with a sense of humor.
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| − | * '''Navigator''' - "Unearthly"
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| − | === Other Titles ===
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| − | Some of these titles appear nowhere (or in name only) in the Ordo Dracul source book or any other sanctioned material. They are included here for general use by those who want to enjoy making their titles even more ostentatious than they already are.
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| − | * '''[[Ambassadors]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Antiquarians]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Armorers]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Bailiff of the Twilight Council]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Butler]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Cartographers]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Castellan]]''' - Similar to a "Master of Elysium" for an academy's Chapter House
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| − | * '''[[Confessor]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Convener]]''' Highest ranking unsworn in an academy. Their position is, in effect, a sort of 'master of ceremonies' for meetings. They function as an impartial outside party so that no one faction is seen as 'having called' a specific meeting, or being in charge of the proceedings. They help to ensure the appearance of impartiality.
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| − | * '''[[Couriers]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Hermes|Defender of the Faithful]]''' - Title indicating membership in the Nomadic faction the "[[Hermes|Order of Hermes]]".
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| − | * '''[[Grand Wyrm]]''' - Ceremonial title for the Dragon who took her Oath to the Ordo Dracul earlier than anyone else in the academy.
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| − | * '''[[Houndsmen]]'''
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| − | * '''[[Unchained]]''' - Title for dragons who claim no [[Ordo Mentorship| Mentor]] or Academy (Immortal Sinners pg. 43)
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| − | '''Alchemical''' - A dragon who has knowledge of "Spoiling"
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| − | '''Babeling''' - Rumors vary regarding this title. Ostensibly, the title refers to one who has extensive knowledge relating to Spirits. There are those who say that the title means more than that--that a Dragon with this decoration is able to speak Babel, the language of spirits. Originates from [[Portland_Requiem_IC:Ordo_Dracul|Three Rivers Academy in Portland Oregon]] , where the only known Dragon to whom the title applies, [[The Alice]], keeps her home.
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| − | '''Balanced''' - All other tiers besides the primary are equal. Example: Banes 4, Beast 1, and Flesh 1 would be Master of the Balanced Curse.
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| − | '''Confiding''' - A title given to Confessors, to demonstrate the trust placed in them by the covenant in exchange for their cessation of study of Coils.
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| − | '''Cornerstone''' - A title claimed by those involved in the creation of a Coil. It is traditionally listed separately, but is combined with the primary domain of the Coil. For example, "Cornerstone of the Void" refers to someone involved in the creation of the Coil of Souls.
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| − | '''Delphian''' - A member of the [[onyx|Sworn of Mysteries]] that holds a title unknown to those outside the oath; also called: '''Enigmatic''', '''Equivocal''', or '''Recondite'''
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| − | '''Evolved''' - Is a member of a Bloodline; also called: '''Focused''', '''Refined''', or '''Rarefied'''. Not used / acknowledged by some Academies, due to the belief that bloodline activation does not contribute to the Great Work.
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| − | '''Exoteric''' - A Dragon that openly acknowledges that he previously (and legitimately) possessed more Coils than he currently claims. (For example, after the June 2009 reset, many characters lost Coils.)
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| − | '''Experimental''' - Has knowledge of an experimental or unconfirmed Tier/Coil. Generally placed in a title but it does not denote a higher rank. For instance someone with Banes 1 and Blood 4 would be an ''Initiate of the Fiery Experimental Hunger''.
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| − | '''Harvesting''' or '''Harvester''' - This vampire has never lost a ''Code Duello''.
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| − | '''Lucid''' - A Dragon who claims dominion over dreams by bloodright, and traverses their own and others to glean insights and prophecy.
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| − | '''Parabolic''' - A Dragon who has affiliated, with permission of the Academy, with another covenant.
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| − | '''Phantasmal''' - A Dragon who has the ability to see and/or hear ghosts.
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| − | * '''Ante-''' - One who formerly held a title but for some reason either no longer does or no longer qualifies for it. For instance, "Ante-Harvesting", one who is no longer undefeated. There are very few circumstances that could generate this title.
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| − | ** Ryū Sangha is the Japanese Buddhist aligned Rite that dominates in Japan. The Ryū Sangha is built around Indic and Tantric Buddhism along with the formations of their own aspects. With this the Titles Presented are used among the Sangha of Japan.
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| − | ** '''Tokudo (Becoming a Monk):''' ''Are those who have nothing in scale (0 Coils)''
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| − | ** '''Yogin (''Yogini'' – Female; Practitioners):''' ''Are those who scale in steps 1 through 4''
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| − | ** '''Arakan (Arahat; Worthy One):''' ''Are those who scale in steps 4 through 8''
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| − | ** '''Bosatsu (Bodhisattva; Enlightened Being):''' ''Are those who scale in steps 9 and higher''
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| − | ** '''Kalȧ (Part; Fire; Bane):''' ''Unlimited Creatorship of Consciousness limited by the Illusion, this Limits our Effectiveness in this existence.''
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| − | ** '''Rȧga (Attachment; Air; Beast):''' ''Wholeness of Consciousness is disrupted which gives rise to desire for partial experiences.''
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| − | ** '''Niyati (Necessity; Water; Blood):''' ''Independence and pervasiveness of Consciousness is curtailed which limits relative to Cause, Space and Form.''
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