Gameplay:Birthsigns

In Tamriel, a **birthsign** is the constellation under which a person is born. Each bestows upon those born under it unique magical powers - either passive or active - and may be perceived as either a "blessing" or a "curse".

### The Guardians

#### Warrior

Constellation of The Warrior.
*Warwyrd*

* Fortify Endurance 10 points on Self, constant
* Fortify Strength 10 points on Self, constant
* Fortify Attack 10 points on Self, constant
* All combat skills improve 20% faster

**Greater Powers:**
*War Cry*

* Fortify Strength 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Blade 10 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Blunt 10 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Hand to Hand 10 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Warrior is the first Guardian Constellation and he protects his charges during their Seasons. The Warrior's own season is Last Seed when his Strength is needed for the harvest. His Charges are the Lady, the Steed, and the Lord. Those born under the sign of the Warrior are skilled with weapons of all kinds, but prone to short tempers.

#### Mage

Constellation of The Mage.
*Fay*

* Fortify Maximum Magicka 50 points on Self, constant
* All magic skills improve 20% faster

**Greater Powers:**
*Magicka Manifold*

* Fortify Magicka 50 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Mage is a Guardian Constellation whose Season is Rain's Hand when magicka was first used by men. His Charges are the Apprentice, the Golem, and the Ritual. Those born under the Mage have more magicka and talent for all kinds of spellcasting, but are often arrogant and absent-minded.

#### Thief

Constellation of The Thief.
*Akaviri Danger-sense*

* Fortify Agility 10 points on Self, constant
* Fortify Luck 10 points on Self, constant
* Fortify Speed 10 points on Self, constant
* All stealth skills improve 20% faster

**Greater Powers:**
*Cheater's Nip*

* Fortify Agility 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Luck 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Thief is the last Guardian Constellation, and her Season is the darkest month of Evening Star. Her Charges are the Lover, the Shadow, and the Tower. Those born under the sign of the Thief are not typically thieves, though they take risks more often and only rarely come to harm. They will run out of luck eventually, however, and rarely live as long as those born under other signs.

### The Serpent

#### Serpent

Constellation of The Serpent.
*Serpent Spell*

* Damage Health 3 points on Touch, 20 seconds
* Cure Poison on Self
* Dispel 90 points on Self
* Damage Stamina 100 points on Touch

*Cobra's Dance*

* Paralyze 100 points on target, 5 seconds
* Damage Health 5 points on target, 20 seconds

**Lesser Powers:**
*Star Curse*

* Poison 3 points on Touch, 30 seconds
* Damage Health 1 points on Self, 30 seconds
 The Serpent wanders about in the sky and has no Season, though its motions are predictable to a degree. No characteristics are common to all who are born under the sign of the Serpent. Those born under this sign are the most blessed and the most cursed.

### The Charges

#### Lady

Constellation of The Lady.
*Lady's Favor*

* Fortify Personality 25 points on Self, constant

*Lady's Blessing*

* Fortify Willpower 10 points on Self, constant
* Fortify Endurance 25 points on Self, constant

*Lady's Grace*

* Regenerate Health, 25% faster
* Regenerate Stamina, 25% faster

**Greater Powers:**
*Lady's Warding*

* Fortify Willpower 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Endurance 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Lady is one of the Warrior's Charges and her Season is Heartfire. Those born under the sign of the Lady are kind and tolerant.

#### Steed

Constellation of The Steed.
*Charioteer*

* Fortify Speed 25 points on Self, constant
* Feather, 100 points on Self, constant
* Worn armor of all types is weightless and carries no speed penalty

**Greater Powers:**
*Hellride*

* Fortify Speed 25 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Acrobatics 25 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Steed is one of the Warrior's Charges, and her Season is Mid Year. Those born under the sign of the Steed are impatient and always hurrying from one place to another.

#### Lord

Constellation of The Lord.
*Trollkin*

* Weakness to Fire 100% on Self, constant
* Armor 50 points on Self, constant
* Resist Magic 25% on Self, constant

**Greater Powers:**
*Ysmir's Scales*

* Resist Frost 50% on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Heavy Armor 10 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Medium Armor 10 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Light Armor 10 points on Self, 120 seconds

**Lesser Powers:**
*Blood of the North*

* Restore Health 6 points on Self, 15 seconds
 The Lord's Season is First Seed and he oversees all of Tamriel during the planting. Those born under the sign of the Lord are stronger and healthier than those born under other signs.

#### Apprentice

Constellation of Apprentice.
*Elfborn*

* Fortify Maximum Magicka 150 points on Self, constant
* Regenerate Magicka, 100% faster
* Weakness to Magic 100% on Self, constant

**Greater Powers:**
*Void Seed*

* Fortify Illusion 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Alchemy 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Apprentice's Season is Sun's Height. Those born under the sign of the apprentice have a special affinity for magick of all kinds, but are more vulnerable to magick as well.

#### Atronach

Constellation of Atronach.
*Birthsign*

* Spell Absorption 50% on Self, constant
* Fortify Maximum Magicka 200 points on Self, constant
* Stunted Magicka on Self, constant

**Greater Powers:**
*Arcane Well*

* Spell Absorption 30% on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Intelligence 10 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Atronach (often called the Golem) is one of the Mage's Charges. Its season is Sun's Dusk. Those born under this sign are natural sorcerers with deep reserves of magicka, but they cannot generate magicka of their own.

#### Ritual

Constellation of The Ritual.
*Mara's Gift*

* Restore Health 200 points on Self

*Star Thrall*

* Reanimate 75 points in 75 ft, 200 seconds

**Lesser Powers:**
*Blessed Word*

* Turn Undead 100 points on Target, 30 seconds

*Blessed Touch*

* Turn Undead 100 points on Touch, 30 seconds

*Mara's Milk*

* Attack 100 points on Self

*Mara's Mercy*

* Attack 150 points on Target
 The Ritual is one of the Mage's Charges and its Season is Morning Star. Those born under this sign have a variety of abilities depending on the aspects of the moons and the Divines.

#### Lover

Constellation of The Lover.
*Mooncalf*

* Fortify Agility 25 points on Self, constant
* All skills improve 15% faster

**Greater Powers:**
*Lover's Kiss*

* Paralyze on Target, 60 seconds
* Damage Stamina 120 points on Self

*Lover's Bower*

* Fortify Personality 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
* Fortify Luck 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Lover is one of the Thief's Charges and her season is Sun's Dawn. Those born under the sign of the Lover are graceful and passionate.

#### Shadow

Constellation of The Shadow.
*Moonshadow*

* Invisibility on Self, 60 seconds
* Muffle 100% on Self, 60 seconds

*Fingernail Moon*

* Chameleon 15% on Self, 120 seconds
 The Shadow's Season is Second Seed. The Shadow grants those born under her sign the ability to hide in shadows.

#### Tower

Constellation of The Tower.
*Tower Key*

* Open 80 points on Target

*Tower Warden*

* Reflect Damage 5% on Target, 120 seconds

*The Master's Hand*

* Fortify Smithing 20 points on Self, 120 seconds
 The Tower is one of the Thief's Charges and its Season is Frostfall. Those born under the sign of the Tower have a knack for finding gold and can open locks of all kinds.