(Correction: I forgot that plants had magical guard as well. That is one of the rarer and really good power's elementals don't get.)
That is a really solid idea! I really like custom traditions. I think the amount of though that you have to put into it really helps the characters. Extending that skinning spirits would be really cool. It would mean that the traditions could actually summon the type of spirits that would be used for that task. What do people think would be good guildlines for tweaking spirits? Off the cuff I'm inclined to say that you could switch out any optional power for any regular power accept ones with variables (ie. the :get a skill or spell" power on Guardian, Task, and Man). Also I'd let get another common power for a Sever/Common allergy, or an option power for Sever/uncommon. Any thoughts?
A possible Goetic Spread
Combat: AGARES(Earth spirit switch bind and engulf)
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The Second Spirit is a Duke called Agreas, or Agares. He is under the Power of the East, and cometh up in the form of an old fair Man, riding upon a Crocodile, carrying a Goshawk upon his fist, and yet mild in appearance. He maketh them to run that stand still, and bringeth back runaways. He teaches all Languages or Tongues presently. He hath power also to destroy Dignities both Spiritual and Temporal, and causeth Earthquakes. He was of the Order of Virtues. He hath under his government 31 Legions of Spirits. And this is his Seal or Character which thou shalt wear as a Lamen before thee.
Detection GUSION(As guidance switch Influance for Magical Guard)
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The Eleventh Spirit in order is a great and strong Duke, called Gusion. He appeareth like a Xenopilus. He telleth all things, Past, Present, and to Come, and showeth the meaning and resolution of all questions thou mayest ask. He conciliateth and reconcileth friendships, and giveth Honour and Dignity unto any. He ruleth over 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid.
Health: MARBAS(As beast, switch Enhanced Senses and Fear, for Search and Noxious Breath)
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The fifth Spirit is Marbas. He is a Great President, and appeareth at first in the form of a Great Lion, but afterwards, at the request of the Master, he putteth on Human Shape. He answereth truly of things Hidden or Secret. He causeth Diseases and cureth them. Again, he giveth great Wisdom and Knowledge in Mechanical Arts; and can change men into other shapes. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn as aforesaid.
Illusion:SHAN.(As water switch Accident for Engulf)
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he Forty-fourth Spirit is Shax, or Shaz (or Shass). He is a Great Marquis and appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove, speaking with a voice hoarse, but yet subtle. His Office is to take away the Sight, Hearing, or Understanding of any Man or Woman at the command of the Exorcist; and to steal money out of the houses of Kings, and to carry it again in 1,200 years. If commanded he will fetch Horses at the request of the Exorcist, or any other thing. But he must first be commanded into a Triangle, â–³, or else he will deceive him, and tell him many Lies. He can discover all things that are Hidden, and not kept by Wicked Spirits. He giveth good Familiars, sometimes. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
Manipulation: GLASYA(As Man, Drop Guard, Move Fear to regular power)
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--The Twenty-fifth Spirit is Glasya-Labolas. He is a Mighty President and Earl, and showeth himself in the form of a Dog with Wings like a Gryphon. He teacheth all Arts and Sciences in an instant, and is an Author of Bloodshed and Manslaughter. He teacheth all things Past, and to Come. If desired he causeth the love both of Friends and of Foes. He can make a Man to go Invisible. And he hath under his command 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, to be, etc.
Possession, Logic