Bands - Revision history

Twiggy at 21:41, 24 September 2025

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	Groups that intend to perform rituals together need to create a coven. A coven is a band of oath-sworn magicians who choose to work together to perform powerful [[rituals]] that they could not do alone.		Groups that intend to perform rituals together need to create a coven. A coven is a band of oath-sworn magicians who choose to work together to perform powerful [[rituals]] that they could not do alone.

	Members of a coven can work together to perform a ritual with each participant contributing ~~crystallized~~ mana to a ritual up to the limit of their ability. This allows a coven to perform much more powerful rituals than an individual could achieve alone. A coven may also benefit by being bound to ritual paraphernalia, a powerful magical item created by an artisan.		Members of a coven can work together to perform a ritual with each participant contributing crystallised mana to a ritual up to the limit of their ability. This allows a coven to perform much more powerful rituals than an individual could achieve alone. A coven may also benefit by being bound to ritual paraphernalia, a powerful magical item created by an artisan.

	A coven can only perform up to two rituals each day. A character may perform any number of rituals by themselves and they may include others in the ritual performance. But the power of the coven can only be used to combine magical strengths twice per day. Some [[Magic_items#Paraphernalia\|magical paraphernalia]] increase the number of rituals a coven can perform in a single day.		A coven can only perform up to two rituals each day. A character may perform any number of rituals by themselves and they may include others in the ritual performance. But the power of the coven can only be used to combine magical strengths twice per day. Some [[Magic_items#Paraphernalia\|magical paraphernalia]] increase the number of rituals a coven can perform in a single day.
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	==Linking Bands Together==		==Linking Bands Together==
	Although a band must be either a banner, coven, or sect, it is common for players to have a background concept that includes characters who are linked in multiple ways. In these situations it is perfectly appropriate to create more than one band whose concepts and backgrounds are linked.		Although a band must be either a banner, coven, or sect, it is common for players to have a background concept that includes characters who are linked in multiple ways. In these situations it is perfectly appropriate to create more than one band whose concepts and backgrounds are linked.

	''For example, a group of players intend to play a Marcher household but some of them want to play monks while the others play yeomen. They create a banner called the Cawford Household and a sect called Cawford Monastery - to represent the large monastery on the Cawford lands. Cawford players can choose to start as members of either or both groups or join either group in play.''		''For example, a group of players intend to play a Marcher household but some of them want to play monks while the others play yeomen. They create a banner called the Cawford Household and a sect called Cawford Monastery - to represent the large monastery on the Cawford lands. Cawford players can choose to start as members of either or both groups or join either group in play.''

Hailmur at 04:47, 20 August 2024

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	Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.		Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=QuestingKnight.jpg\|caption=A questing knight often gathers companions to help them overcome the challenges they face.\|title=Lord Gilderai, Questing Knight of House Rondell, with allies from House Dromond.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	==The Role of Bands==		==The Role of Bands==
	We encourage players coming to Empire to attend as part of a band with their friends. Bands can help to add depth and enjoyment to characterization, making all the characters feel more real and be more fun to play. The band can have its own identity and history and gives characters a way to belong to something that is bigger than they are, yet is still something they can create a history and background for. Bands give OOC friends good IC reasons to roleplay together and good groups are great for helping new players get involved in a game.		We encourage players coming to Empire to attend as part of a band with their friends. Bands can help to add depth and enjoyment to characterization, making all the characters feel more real and be more fun to play. The band can have its own identity and history and gives characters a way to belong to something that is bigger than they are, yet is still something they can create a history and background for. Bands give OOC friends good IC reasons to roleplay together and good groups are great for helping new players get involved in a game.

Hailmur at 04:47, 20 August 2024

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	In Empire it is possible for characters to formalize their loyalty to each other by creating a band. Bands draw on the hearth magic of		In Empire it is possible for characters to formalize their loyalty to each other by creating a band. Bands draw on the hearth magic of
	oaths combined with [[create bond\|magical bonds]] created by magicians to allow members to use certain skills, rituals and items more effectively on each other. For instance ritualists who are part of the same coven (a type of band) can combine their skills to perform more powerful rituals.		oaths combined with [[create bond\|magical bonds]] created by magicians to allow members to use certain skills, rituals and items more effectively on each other. For instance ritualists who are part of the same coven (a type of band) can combine their skills to perform more powerful rituals.
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	Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.		Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=QuestingKnight.jpg\|caption=A questing knight often gathers companions to help them overcome the challenges they face.\|title=Lord Gilderai, Questing Knight of House Rondell, with allies from House Dromond.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=QuestingKnight.jpg\|caption=A questing knight often gathers companions to help them overcome the challenges they face.\|title=Lord Gilderai, Questing Knight of House Rondell, with allies from House Dromond.\|align=right\|width=500}}

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	==Banners==		==Banners==
	* '''A banner may benefit from using a ~~magical standard~~'''		* '''A banner may benefit from using a [[Magic_items#Gonfalon\|gonfalon]]'''

	If your band incorporates the idea of a group of warriors that fight together then you may wish to create a banner to represent this.		If your band incorporates the idea of a group of warriors that fight together then you may wish to create a banner to represent this.

RichardRaynor at 11:12, 15 February 2022

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	The brief for every nation in Empire includes several archetypes to help you develop the idea for a band. For instance a [[noble house]] in [[Dawn]], or a [[chapter]] in [[Highguard]]. There are pages for some of these archetypes explaining the part they play in the setting and offering advice on how to create and play one. These concepts have been designed to be fun to play, but the list is not meant to be restrictive. You can create a travelling band of Dawnish troubadours, or a secretive guild of Highborn artisans if you wish to. Working with your friends, you have the same freedom to create a group concept as you do to create your own character.		The brief for every nation in Empire includes several archetypes to help you develop the idea for a band. For instance a [[noble house]] in [[Dawn]], or a [[chapter]] in [[Highguard]]. There are pages for some of these archetypes explaining the part they play in the setting and offering advice on how to create and play one. These concepts have been designed to be fun to play, but the list is not meant to be restrictive. You can create a travelling band of Dawnish troubadours, or a secretive guild of Highborn artisans if you wish to. Working with your friends, you have the same freedom to create a group concept as you do to create your own character.
	==Joining a Band==		==Joining a Band==
	* '''There are three types of band, banners, covens, and sects'''		* '''There are three types of band: banners, covens, and sects'''
	* '''You may join one of each type of band when you create your character'''		* '''You may join one of each type of band when you create your character'''
	* '''You can only ever join a band with members of the same nation'''		* '''You can only ever join a band with members of the same nation'''

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	* '''You may join one of each type of band when you create your character'''		* '''You may join one of each type of band when you create your character'''
	* '''You can only ever join a band with members of the same nation'''		* '''You can only ever join a band with members of the same nation'''
	* '''Joining a band in play requires a magician using the create bond spell		* '''Joining a band in play requires a magician using the create bond spell'''
			* '''Ensure that you have the permission of the players who are part of a band before joining'''

	There are three types of band: banners, covens, and sects. You may belong to a single banner, a single coven, and a single sect at the same time, but a character can never be a member of two banners at the same time, nor two covens, or two sects. If you are creating a new character then you may choose one band of each type to begin play as part of ~~- but you~~ can leave any of the options blank if you prefer. Please ensure that you have the permission of the players who are part of a band before joining.		There are three types of band: banners, covens, and sects. You may belong to a single banner, a single coven, and a single sect at the same time, but a character can never be a member of two banners at the same time, nor two covens, or two sects.

			''E.g. The Highborn chapter of Exile's Hold is a banner. The members gain all the benefits of being a banner but any character that joins this group cannot join any other banner. They must break the bond with this banner before joining any other banner.''

			If you are creating a new character on the website then you may choose one band of each type to begin play as part of from the drop down menus. You can leave any of the options blank if you prefer. Please ensure that you have the permission of the players who are part of a band before joining when creating a new character.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=League-3100.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=League-3100.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}
	''E.g. The Highborn chapter of Exile's Hold is a banner. The members gain all the benefits of being a banner but any character that joins this group cannot join any other banner. They must break the bond with this banner before joining any other banner.''

	To join a band in play you must find a magician to perform the [[create bond]] spell. You can only be a member of one of each type of band at once. For example, if you are a member of an existing banner, then you cannot join another band that is a banner without first breaking the bonds that join you to your existing banner. You can only join a band with members of the same nation.		To join a band in play you must find a magician to perform the [[create bond]] spell. You can only be a member of one of each type of band at once. For example, if you are a member of an existing banner, then you cannot join another band that is a banner without first breaking the bonds that join you to your existing banner. You can only join a band with members of the same nation.

Rafferty at 10:29, 18 July 2018

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	Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.		Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.

	{{CaptionedImage\|file=QuestingKnight.jpg\|caption=A questing knight often gathers companions to help them overcome the challenges they face.\|title=Lord Gilderai, Questing Knight of House Rondell, with allies from House Dromond.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=QuestingKnight.jpg\|caption=A questing knight often gathers companions to help them overcome the challenges they face.\|title=Lord Gilderai, Questing Knight of House Rondell, with allies from House Dromond.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	==The Role of Bands==		==The Role of Bands==
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	The brief for every nation in Empire includes several archetypes to help you develop the idea for a band. For instance a [[noble house]] in [[Dawn]], or a [[chapter]] in [[Highguard]]. There are pages for some of these archetypes explaining the part they play in the setting and offering advice on how to create and play one. These concepts have been designed to be fun to play, but the list is not meant to be restrictive. You can create a travelling band of Dawnish troubadours, or a secretive guild of Highborn artisans if you wish to. Working with your friends, you have the same freedom to create a group concept as you do to create your own character.		The brief for every nation in Empire includes several archetypes to help you develop the idea for a band. For instance a [[noble house]] in [[Dawn]], or a [[chapter]] in [[Highguard]]. There are pages for some of these archetypes explaining the part they play in the setting and offering advice on how to create and play one. These concepts have been designed to be fun to play, but the list is not meant to be restrictive. You can create a travelling band of Dawnish troubadours, or a secretive guild of Highborn artisans if you wish to. Working with your friends, you have the same freedom to create a group concept as you do to create your own character.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=League-3100.jpg\|align=right\|width=350}}~~

	==Joining a Band==		==Joining a Band==
	* '''There are three types of band, banners, covens, and sects'''		* '''There are three types of band, banners, covens, and sects'''
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	There are three types of band: banners, covens, and sects. You may belong to a single banner, a single coven, and a single sect at the same time, but a character can never be a member of two banners at the same time, nor two covens, or two sects. If you are creating a new character then you may choose one band of each type to begin play as part of - but you can leave any of the options blank if you prefer. Please ensure that you have the permission of the players who are part of a band before joining.		There are three types of band: banners, covens, and sects. You may belong to a single banner, a single coven, and a single sect at the same time, but a character can never be a member of two banners at the same time, nor two covens, or two sects. If you are creating a new character then you may choose one band of each type to begin play as part of - but you can leave any of the options blank if you prefer. Please ensure that you have the permission of the players who are part of a band before joining.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=League-3100.jpg\|align=right\|width=250}}
	''E.g. The Highborn chapter of Exile's Hold is a banner. The members gain all the benefits of being a banner but any character that joins this group cannot join any other banner. They must break the bond with this banner before joining any other banner.''		''E.g. The Highborn chapter of Exile's Hold is a banner. The members gain all the benefits of being a banner but any character that joins this group cannot join any other banner. They must break the bond with this banner before joining any other banner.''

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	* '''Oaths must be appropriate for the setting'''		* '''Oaths must be appropriate for the setting'''
	* '''An oath can never be changed'''		* '''An oath can never be changed'''

	One player will need to use the website to create a new band, but it must only be done once - other characters then join that band. A band can be secret or public. If the band is public, then the name of the band and the nation it is associated with is public to all players in the game. Players making a character can choose to begin play as part of a public band. If the band is secret, then the name of the band is not visible to any player. New characters must join the band in play, they cannot begin play as part of a secret band.		One player will need to use the website to create a new band, but it must only be done once - other characters then join that band. A band can be secret or public. If the band is public, then the name of the band and the nation it is associated with is public to all players in the game. Players making a character can choose to begin play as part of a public band. If the band is secret, then the name of the band is not visible to any player. New characters must join the band in play, they cannot begin play as part of a secret band.

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	You can still create a band on the system, even if the benefits are not relevant for your group concept. By picking one of the three options (banner is usually the easiest, if your group plans to fight together at all) and ignoring the additional rules you can still submit details and background about it, even if it doesn't benefit from being a banner, coven or sect.		You can still create a band on the system, even if the benefits are not relevant for your group concept. By picking one of the three options (banner is usually the easiest, if your group plans to fight together at all) and ignoring the additional rules you can still submit details and background about it, even if it doesn't benefit from being a banner, coven or sect.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varushka-Group-2872.jpg\|align=right\|width=350}}~~

	==Banners==		==Banners==
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	If a character has [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributed]] to a ritual as part of a coven, then they may join another coven but they cannot participate in another ritual conducted by that coven until the next day.		If a character has [[Rituals#Contributors\|contributed]] to a ritual as part of a coven, then they may join another coven but they cannot participate in another ritual conducted by that coven until the next day.
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	==Sects==		==Sects==
	* '''Members of a sect may co-operate to perform a ceremony even if they are dedicated to a different virtue'''		* '''Members of a sect may co-operate to perform a ceremony even if they are dedicated to a different virtue'''

Rafferty at 10:28, 18 July 2018

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Against the World.jpg\|caption=Sworn oaths make a band more than a collection of individuals.\|align=left\|width=~~500~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Against the World.jpg\|caption=Sworn oaths make a band more than a collection of individuals.\|align=left\|width=600}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In Empire it is possible for characters to formalize their loyalty to each other by creating a band. Bands draw on the hearth magic of		In Empire it is possible for characters to formalize their loyalty to each other by creating a band. Bands draw on the hearth magic of

Rafferty at 10:28, 18 July 2018

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~QuestingKnight~~.jpg\|caption=~~A questing knight often gathers companions to help them overcome the challenges they face.\|title=Lord Gilderai, Questing Knight~~ of ~~House Rondell, with allies from House Dromond~~.\|align=left\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Against the World.jpg\|caption=Sworn oaths make a band more than a collection of individuals.\|align=left\|width=500}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In Empire it is possible for characters to formalize their loyalty to each other by creating a band. Bands draw on the hearth magic of		In Empire it is possible for characters to formalize their loyalty to each other by creating a band. Bands draw on the hearth magic of
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	Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.		Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Against~~ the ~~World~~.~~jpg~~\|\|align=right\|width=500}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=QuestingKnight.jpg\|caption=A questing knight often gathers companions to help them overcome the challenges they face.\|title=Lord Gilderai, Questing Knight of House Rondell, with allies from House Dromond.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	==The Role of Bands==		==The Role of Bands==
	We encourage players coming to Empire to attend as part of a band with their friends. Bands can help to add depth and enjoyment to characterization, making all the characters feel more real and be more fun to play. The band can have its own identity and history and gives characters a way to belong to something that is bigger than they are, yet is still something they can create a history and background for. Bands give OOC friends good IC reasons to roleplay together and good groups are great for helping new players get involved in a game.		We encourage players coming to Empire to attend as part of a band with their friends. Bands can help to add depth and enjoyment to characterization, making all the characters feel more real and be more fun to play. The band can have its own identity and history and gives characters a way to belong to something that is bigger than they are, yet is still something they can create a history and background for. Bands give OOC friends good IC reasons to roleplay together and good groups are great for helping new players get involved in a game.

Rafferty at 10:27, 18 July 2018

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	Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.		Bands are intended to build on the characterisation of the group concept that you have created for your characters. They are there to recognize and support the choice to act as part of a Dawnish [[noble house]], a League [[guild]] or a Freeborn [[family]]. Players creating characters together are encouraged to use the potential abilities of bands to add depth and character to their group concept.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Against the World.jpg\|\|align=right\|width=500}}
	==The Role of Bands==		==The Role of Bands==
	We encourage players coming to Empire to attend as part of a band with their friends. Bands can help to add depth and enjoyment to characterization, making all the characters feel more real and be more fun to play. The band can have its own identity and history and gives characters a way to belong to something that is bigger than they are, yet is still something they can create a history and background for. Bands give OOC friends good IC reasons to roleplay together and good groups are great for helping new players get involved in a game.		We encourage players coming to Empire to attend as part of a band with their friends. Bands can help to add depth and enjoyment to characterization, making all the characters feel more real and be more fun to play. The band can have its own identity and history and gives characters a way to belong to something that is bigger than they are, yet is still something they can create a history and background for. Bands give OOC friends good IC reasons to roleplay together and good groups are great for helping new players get involved in a game.