Monastery - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A monastery is more than just a religious building - it is a community of priests in the Marches, wielding power in both the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] and the day-to-day lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from [[Highguard]], and formed the foundation for the [[National Assembly\|Marcher Assembly]].		A monastery is more than just a religious building - it is a community of priests in the Marches, wielding power in both the [[Synod]] and the day-to-day lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from [[Highguard]], and formed the foundation for the [[National Assembly\|Marcher Assembly]].

	Monasteries are usually surrounded by fertile farmland that is owned and worked by the monks. This ownership of land allows monasteries to wield political power in the same way as a [[Marcher household]]. No abbot has yet become the senator for a March – and to date few households have pledged their loyalty to a monastery - but such a development is not outside the bounds of possibility.		Monasteries are usually surrounded by fertile farmland that is owned and worked by the monks. This ownership of land allows monasteries to wield political power in the same way as a [[Marcher household]]. No abbot has yet become the senator for a March – and to date few households have pledged their loyalty to a monastery - but such a development is not outside the bounds of possibility.

Twiggy at 13:19, 8 September 2025

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	==Monks==		==Monks==
	Monks divide their time between study of the Imperial Faith and working the farmlands claimed by the monastery. Monks minister to the spiritual welfare of the folk around their monastery, largely ignoring Household boundaries. They combine the teachings of the Imperial Faith with respect for Marcher tradition, and are generally adept at employing the custom of [[Marches Culture and Customs#Shunning\|shunning]] to discourage un-virtuous behaviour. Where necessary they may also try to encourage the use of the [[Marches Culture and Customs#Rough Music\|rough music]] against an individual who refuses to mend their ~~unvirtous~~ ways, although given the highly informal nature of that custom this can be quite a challenge.		Monks divide their time between study of the Imperial Faith and working the farmlands claimed by the monastery. Monks minister to the spiritual welfare of the folk around their monastery, largely ignoring Household boundaries. They combine the teachings of the Imperial Faith with respect for Marcher tradition, and are generally adept at employing the custom of [[Marches Culture and Customs#Shunning\|shunning]] to discourage un-virtuous behaviour. Where necessary they may also try to encourage the use of the [[Marches Culture and Customs#Rough Music\|rough music]] against an individual who refuses to mend their unvirtuous ways, although given the highly informal nature of that custom this can be quite a challenge.

	Monks usually refer to one another with familial titles (cousin among monks of the same generation, uncle or aunt when talking to an older monk, nephew or niece when talking to a younger monk).		Monks usually refer to one another with familial titles (cousin among monks of the same generation, uncle or aunt when talking to an older monk, nephew or niece when talking to a younger monk).

Cathtice at 17:28, 12 August 2021

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	[[Category:The Marches]]		[[Category:The Marches]]
	[[Category:Religion]]		[[Category:Religion]]
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Hailmur at 00:26, 1 April 2018

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	==Monks==		==Monks==
	Monks divide their time between study of the Imperial Faith and working the farmlands claimed by the monastery. Monks minister to the spiritual welfare of the folk around their monastery, largely ignoring Household boundaries. They combine the teachings of the Imperial Faith with respect for Marcher tradition, and are generally adept at employing the custom of [[Marches Culture and Customs#Shunning\|shunning]] to discourage un-virtuous behaviour. Where necessary they may also try to encourage the use of the [[Marches Culture and Customs#~~Rought~~ Music\|rough music]] against an individual who refuses to mend their unvirtous ways, although given the highly informal nature of that custom this can be quite a challenge.		Monks divide their time between study of the Imperial Faith and working the farmlands claimed by the monastery. Monks minister to the spiritual welfare of the folk around their monastery, largely ignoring Household boundaries. They combine the teachings of the Imperial Faith with respect for Marcher tradition, and are generally adept at employing the custom of [[Marches Culture and Customs#Shunning\|shunning]] to discourage un-virtuous behaviour. Where necessary they may also try to encourage the use of the [[Marches Culture and Customs#Rough Music\|rough music]] against an individual who refuses to mend their unvirtous ways, although given the highly informal nature of that custom this can be quite a challenge.

	Monks usually refer to one another with familial titles (cousin among monks of the same generation, uncle or aunt when talking to an older monk, nephew or niece when talking to a younger monk).		Monks usually refer to one another with familial titles (cousin among monks of the same generation, uncle or aunt when talking to an older monk, nephew or niece when talking to a younger monk).

Rafferty at 14:36, 11 July 2017

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Monk o' the Mourn.jpg\|caption=Monks and friars tend to the spiritual wellbeing of the people of the Marches.\|align=right\|width=~~500~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Monk o' the Mourn.jpg\|caption=Monks and friars tend to the spiritual wellbeing of the people of the Marches.\|align=right\|width=600}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A monastery is more than just a religious building - it is a community of priests in the Marches, wielding power in both the [[Imperial Synod]] and the day-to-day lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from [[Highguard]], and formed the foundation for the [[National Assembly\|Marcher Assembly]].		A monastery is more than just a religious building - it is a community of priests in the Marches, wielding power in both the [[Imperial Synod]] and the day-to-day lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from [[Highguard]], and formed the foundation for the [[National Assembly\|Marcher Assembly]].

Rafferty at 14:36, 11 July 2017

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A monastery is more than just a religious building - it is a community of priests in the Marches, wielding power in both the [[Imperial Synod]] and the day-to-day lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from [[Highguard]], and formed the foundation for the [[National Assembly\|Marcher Assembly]].		A monastery is more than just a religious building - it is a community of priests in the Marches, wielding power in both the [[Imperial Synod]] and the day-to-day lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from [[Highguard]], and formed the foundation for the [[National Assembly\|Marcher Assembly]].

Rafferty at 14:35, 11 July 2017

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A monastery is more than just a religious building - it is a community of priests in the Marches, wielding power in both the [[Imperial Synod]] and the day-to-day lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from [[Highguard]], and formed the foundation for the [[National Assembly\|Marcher Assembly]].		A monastery is more than just a religious building - it is a community of priests in the Marches, wielding power in both the [[Imperial Synod]] and the day-to-day lives of the Marcher folk. The first monasteries were founded by pilgrims returning from [[Highguard]], and formed the foundation for the [[National Assembly\|Marcher Assembly]].

Rosemary: /* Monks */

2017-02-07T14:06:30Z

Monks

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	Monks usually refer to one another with familial titles (cousin among monks of the same generation, uncle or aunt when talking to an older monk, nephew or niece when talking to a younger monk).		Monks usually refer to one another with familial titles (cousin among monks of the same generation, uncle or aunt when talking to an older monk, nephew or niece when talking to a younger monk).

	~~Both male and female monks~~ wear plain garments, not unlike priestly robes in Highguard, though often simpler and less ostentatious.		Monks of any gender wear plain garments, not unlike priestly robes in Highguard, though often simpler and less ostentatious.

	==Creating a monastery==		==Creating a monastery==

Delvy at 21:42, 5 December 2012

2012-12-05T21:42:18Z

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	==Monks==		==Monks==
	Monks divide their time between study of the Imperial Faith and working the farmlands claimed by the monastery. Monks minister to the spiritual welfare of the folk around their monastery, largely ignoring Household boundaries. They combine the teachings of the Imperial Faith with respect for Marcher tradition, and are generally adept at employing the custom of [[Marches Culture and Customs#Shunning\|shunning]] to discourage un-virtuous behaviour. Where ~~neccessary~~ they may also try to encourage the use of the [[Marches Culture and Customs#Rought Music\|rough music]] against an individual who refuses to mend their unvirtous ways, although given the highly informal nature of that custom this can be quite a challenge.		Monks divide their time between study of the Imperial Faith and working the farmlands claimed by the monastery. Monks minister to the spiritual welfare of the folk around their monastery, largely ignoring Household boundaries. They combine the teachings of the Imperial Faith with respect for Marcher tradition, and are generally adept at employing the custom of [[Marches Culture and Customs#Shunning\|shunning]] to discourage un-virtuous behaviour. Where necessary they may also try to encourage the use of the [[Marches Culture and Customs#Rought Music\|rough music]] against an individual who refuses to mend their unvirtous ways, although given the highly informal nature of that custom this can be quite a challenge.

	Monks usually refer to one another with familial titles (cousin among monks of the same generation, uncle or aunt when talking to an older monk, nephew or niece when talking to a younger monk).		Monks usually refer to one another with familial titles (cousin among monks of the same generation, uncle or aunt when talking to an older monk, nephew or niece when talking to a younger monk).

Matt: /* Creating a monastery */

2012-09-03T01:00:41Z

Creating a monastery

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	==Creating a monastery==		==Creating a monastery==
	A monastery is a good choice for a religious group from the Marches. The costume is highly distinctive, and beside the obvious roles for priestly characters, the power wielded by ~~Abbots~~ can make them powerful participants in the politics of the ~~Nation~~.		A monastery is a good choice for a religious group from the Marches. The costume is highly distinctive, and beside the obvious roles for priestly characters, the power wielded by abbots can make them powerful participants in the politics of the nation.

	In ~~addtiion~~ to priests, a monastery ~~is likely to~~ have martially minded characters who serve as the defenders of the monastery, but unlike the ~~Cataphracts~~ of [[Highguard]], these are likely to be armed and armoured monks who have more in common with the yeomen who fight for the Marcher ~~Households~~.		In addition to priests, a monastery may have martially minded characters who serve as the defenders of the monastery, but unlike the cataphracts of [[Highguard]], these are likely to be armed and armoured monks who have more in common with the yeomen who fight for the Marcher households.

	When building a ~~Monastery~~ group, there are some difficult choices to make with personal resources. To have influence in the Marcher Assembly and the Imperial Synod, and access to the precious liao which is vital to some religious ceremonies, your group will need characters with religious personal resources. To have influence in the Marches, however, the monastery will need some characters to control personal resources in the form of farmland - which has the advantage that it will also provide money to the monks that own them~~. These two personal resources should be on your priority pick-list, perhaps with a small military unit or two as back-up~~.		When building a monastery group, there are some difficult choices to make with personal resources. To have influence in the Marcher Assembly and the Imperial Synod, and access to the precious liao which is vital to some religious ceremonies, your group will need characters with religious personal resources. To have influence in the Marches, however, the monastery will need some characters to control personal resources in the form of farmland - which has the advantage that it will also provide money to the monks that own them.

	[[Category:The Marches]]		[[Category:The Marches]]
	[[Category:Religion]]		[[Category:Religion]]