Banus

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A devoted clan of lorekeepers, their very existence is a close-kept secret. In their line, they have discovered a great many histories, and some of the knowledge they pass from parent to child is of a sensitive nature. There are those who would blot out such knowledge, whether to avoid scandal, keep their place in the hierarchy of their clan, or escape condemnation. More often than not, once a Keeper's identity has been discovered by an outsider, whether or not that individual means them harm, they will join the ranks of the Exalted, reluctantly leaving behind family and friends.

The only exception to this rule comes in the form of a personal guardian, chosen by hand to travel with the Keeper. This dragon may be any breed, gender, color or Flight, so long as they vow to never expose their companion's true purpose. Some take their guardian as a mate, others just a friend, sometimes the pair feign ignorance of each other until the Keeper is threatened. In rare cases, a dragon may choose a familiar to become its guardian, provided the creature is large or powerful enough to provide some modicum of protection. It is up to the individual who they will entrust their lives to.

Only another Keeper will be able to recognize one of their own, thanks to the well-camouflaged markings on their face, arms and sides. Children rarely leave the safety of the clan before adulthood, but once they are fledged, they are encouraged to travel and learn all that they can.

Many have positions as secret advisors, though few will openly take positions of power within a lair. Most are content to live within a lair, collecting knowledge and sorting truth from gossip.