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Ancient Cerdae are much older Pearl Cerdae in a more advanced stage of seed-growth. The pact-seed runs rampant in them without check or balance, causing massive anatomical and behavioral alterations.
Ancient Cerdae are often reclusive, having retreated far into the wilderness away from civilization or clans. Their bodies been altered to the point where clothing is an impossibility, and their wings have long rotted off. Often, their only companions are their familiars. With moss covering most of their body, flowers sprouting out of emaciated ribs, vines wound around their limbs acting in place of sinew, one could be forgiven for not realizing they are dragons at all.
Ancient Cerdae are often very long-lived individuals. They can sleep for years or even centuries. Some have passed into local legend as ancient forest spirits or guardians. As awareness of Ancient Cerdae come into public consciousness, guilds and clans have begun sending scouts to investigate folk tales that may be the result of a resident Cerdae. Their claws shed again and again and again until only vestiges of their front paws remain.
Pearl Cerdae who lose their pearls will eventually become Ancient Cerdae. It is unclear whether losing their sense of self is what causes their pearls to crack, or whether damage to the pearl leads to their loss of identity.
Ancient Cerdae are not differentiated between Blooming, Vined, and Mossy. As their infection progresses, their overgrowth can take any form.
A general theme around Ancient Cerdae is loss of sense of self, and becoming unrecognizable. Since they are essentially immortal, the older ones often seek the company of other Cerdae or long-lived dragons and Beastclans.
Here are some ideas to incorporate Ancient Cerdae into your lore:
ancient cerdae who has lived alone for eons, and the descendants of the village they once belonged to comforting them with memories
pearl cerdae grandkid who ingested the seed to extend their life vs mournful ancient cerdae grandparent who doesn’t want them to live the life ahead of them
pearl cerdae enchanted by the beauty of an ancient floral cerdae
cerdae coerced by a superstitious clan into becoming a symbolic deity
a researcher convinced that becoming an ancient cerdae is the route to immortality and being able to extend the timeframe of their projects
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