History TabletopGame / DragonRekindled

* ToServeMan: Averted; Dragons can consume human (or any sentient being's) flesh, but they consider it harrowing, and would rather avoid doing it unless it's necessary.

* SelfEsteemIssues: The Integrity meter of the Oroboroi is directly linked to their self-esteem. Having low self-esteem (Guilt) makes them more susceptible to being altered by outside forces, while high self-esteem (Hubris) turns them into greedy monsters.

While overall faithful to the spirit of ''Embers'', ''Rekindled'' differs slightly in that the theme is expanded: rather than focusing on divine right to rule and royalties, it tries to cover power as a whole, as well as what you would be ready to do to get it and what you would want to do with it: Oroboroi usually had to kill their predecessors to become what they are, and as such they can't allow themselves to let their power go to waste, or they become vulnerable to their own guilt. The Oroboroi also are a lot more proactive than in previous editions, forming conspiracies and actively trying to influence the course of history despite being on the verge of extinction.

** First Sin: the Collapse, when humans killed the Dragons, and some ate their Hearts. The act of eating a Dragon Heart and becoming an Oroboros is outright called "The First Sin".
** ForbiddenFruit: the dragon Hearts.
* BigEater: one of the primary ways to recharge their [[{{Mana}} Breath]], the other being to sleep on something expensive (a pile of gold will do just fine, [[FridgeLogic so long as a human body could actually get a decent night's rest on it]]).
** IncendiaryExponent: flammable foods, such as high-proof liquor, work even better. [[ExtremeOmnivore So does gasoline.]] Ammonium nitrate/fuel oil works really well, though there are penalties for eating [[MasochistsMeal non-food-like "food"]].

* BodyHorror: pretty much in every direction, considering the Oroboroi are creatures of thought-made-physical.

* CentralTheme: Power. Whereas ''Ember'' was more focused on Dragons as a metaphor for royalties and kings, this version chose to use them to explore power as a whole, and how you'd chose to use it.

** As a nod to this trope, [[TabletopGame/PrincessTheHopeful Princesses]] will have crossover rules granting them bonus if they serve as a Dragon's Maiden.

* FridgeHorror: in-universe, Oroboroi occultists who learn too much begin realizing the Existential Horror of their situations, especially when they realize that [[spoiler:nothing of their physical human body survives the transformation, and they themselves may just be a copy made by the heart, and not the person who ate it]].

* InvoluntaryShapeshifter: Oroboroi suffer from a process known as the Reimagining, which causes their true form (and at higher Headstring, their human form as well) to change according to how mortals perceive them. They have no control over this, though they can resist its effect if their KarmaMeter isn't too far into Guilt, and can flat-out NoSell it if it's high enough in Hubris.
** Also, if they take damage from heat or fire in their Human Form, it reveals the scales beneath.

* OurDragonsAreDifferent: Physically, the Oroboroi are a hodge podge of traits from various cultural mythologies. They used to be worshipped by humans as gods, but have lost their influence nowadays, and are slowly dying out. They are immortal as long as they maintain a connection to their heart, which allows them to reincarnate as long as it's safe, otherwise they will [[TakenForGranite fossilize]]; they are unable to procreate naturally, instead passing their powers by having a human eat their Heart. They can assume a human form to walk among mortals. Jadeite is their KryptoniteFactor, and they have a set of Dream Based powers.

* PowerCopying: Thanks to the Reimagining mechanics, Dragons can now sometimes acquire abilities reminiscent of the other supernatural creatures they hang out with; for example, an Oroboros hanging out with [[TabletopGame/VampireTheRequiem vampires]] might develop retractable fangs allowing her to drink blood.
** This is pretty much the game breaking mechanic that the Deep Ones exploit.

* WhoWantsToLiveForever: As the decades wear on, some Oroboroi begin to feel guilty and unworthy, and willingly give their Hearts up so that they can find peace.

** IncendiaryExponent: flammable foods, such as high-proof liquor, work even better. [[ExtremeOmnivore So does gasoline.]] [[UpToEleven Ammonium nitrate/fuel oil]] works really well, though there are penalties for eating [[MasochistsMeal non-food-like "food"]].