[quote=@Dynamics]
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Philotes. Understood. How did it protect the user?
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It generated an aura that reacted to the wielder's influence.

[quote=@Efficacy]
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Good. We'll need to know what Nobles are required for what functions--I'm tracking all the ones still alive. If Lance is needed, I'll have Libra revive him.
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Do we need them?