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Twiggy at 21:55, 4 March 2026

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	Guerra's fight against the corrupt rule of the Patrician Council was one of the pivotal moments that caused the Founders to leave Highguard and conquer the Brass Coast. The idea of standing up to authority and challenging vested interests is a powerful inspiration to those tribe members who want to embrace the Founder. Guerra believed it was crucial for all those who provide leadership in civic life to be scrupulously honest in their public dealings. She did not oppose those who held high station being paid to make decisions - what she loathed was that anyone would lie about what inducements they had been offered. She was tireless in defence of those who spoke truth to power or had the courage of their convictions in the face of the hostility of others. It takes a lot of guts to speak honestly in public, but it will give you some incredibly dramatic moments for your character if you succeed. The reputation of the Brass Coast for saying what everyone is thinking no matter how impolitic comes from members of the Guerra tribe.		Guerra's fight against the corrupt rule of the Patrician Council was one of the pivotal moments that caused the Founders to leave Highguard and conquer the Brass Coast. The idea of standing up to authority and challenging vested interests is a powerful inspiration to those tribe members who want to embrace the Founder. Guerra believed it was crucial for all those who provide leadership in civic life to be scrupulously honest in their public dealings. She did not oppose those who held high station being paid to make decisions - what she loathed was that anyone would lie about what inducements they had been offered. She was tireless in defence of those who spoke truth to power or had the courage of their convictions in the face of the hostility of others. It takes a lot of guts to speak honestly in public, but it will give you some incredibly dramatic moments for your character if you succeed. The reputation of the Brass Coast for saying what everyone is thinking no matter how impolitic comes from members of the Guerra tribe.

	[[Emperor Ahraz]] was a scion of the Guerra line. It is often a source of pride to the Guerra that the only ~~Freebon~~ [[the Throne\|Throne]] to date embraced the ideals of their Founder, and did so in a way that had such a profound impact on the Empire.		[[Emperor Ahraz]] was a scion of the Guerra line. It is often a source of pride to the Guerra that the only Freeborn [[the Throne\|Throne]] to date embraced the ideals of their Founder, and did so in a way that had such a profound impact on the Empire.

	==Birthright==		==Birthright==

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	[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].		[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].

	The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate]], the [[Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.		The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate]], the [[Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.

	You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.		You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.

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

2026-01-16T09:38:29Z

Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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	[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].		[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].

	The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate]], the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.		The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate]], the [[Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.

	You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.		You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.

Matt: Text replacement - "Senate" to "Senate"

2026-01-15T22:22:59Z

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	[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].		[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].

	The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]], the [[Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.		The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate]], the [[Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.

	You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.		You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.

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

2026-01-15T22:09:21Z

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	[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].		[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].

	The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.		The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.

	You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.		You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.

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

2026-01-15T16:47:06Z

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	[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].		[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].

	The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.		The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.

	You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.		You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.

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

2026-01-15T15:21:48Z

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	[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].		[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].

	The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.		The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.

	You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.		You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.

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	[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].		[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].

	The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the [[~~Imperial Military Council\|~~Military Council]], or the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.		The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the [[Military Council]], or the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.

	You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.		You don't have to be interested in Imperial politics to follow Guerra, you can just as easily be a soldier, a scrivener, a sutannir, or anything else. What matters is the cause - and the people that you serve. Those who first followed Guerra did so because they believed in the dreams she espoused enough to want to pledge themselves to her cause. If you embrace Guerra then it makes the decisions about who to help and when a matter of deep importance for your character, something to be considered at every turn. You can still follow Guerra if you put your faith in others, and lend your strength to their cause, provided you ensure that they are pursuing the kind of [[ambition]] that the Founder would have approved of.

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	Since the Brass Coast joined the Empire, the decision on who can join the nation is taken by the egregore spirit, based on how likely they judge a person to uphold and support the values of the Coast. Since the recent rediscovery of the founding traditions, the egregores are now encouraging those who seek to join the nation to also find the tribe that suits them best. The aspirant is encouraged to speak with the hakima, the guardians of the nation's tribal traditions, to receive guidance and acceptance. Only when someone has found one or more hakima in good standing who is prepared to vouch for their right to join their tribe are they then accepted by the egregore.		Since the Brass Coast joined the Empire, the decision on who can join the nation is taken by the egregore spirit, based on how likely they judge a person to uphold and support the values of the Coast. Since the recent rediscovery of the founding traditions, the egregores are now encouraging those who seek to join the nation to also find the tribe that suits them best. The aspirant is encouraged to speak with the hakima, the guardians of the nation's tribal traditions, to receive guidance and acceptance. Only when someone has found one or more hakima in good standing who is prepared to vouch for their right to join their tribe are they then accepted by the egregore.

	In traditional Freeborn style most people feel such a moment should be accompanied by an appropriate celebration. Where practical, the egregore will invite the hakima of the relevant tribe to attend the ceremony in addition to their friends and family so that everyone can stand witness to the event. This is a moment of great importance, so it is only natural that many Freeborn believe it should be marked with a suitable contract - the applicant signing their name to a written pledge to uphold the principles and ideals of the tribe they are joining. Of course Brass Coast traditions emphasize individuality, so rather than a set format, the new Freeborn is encouraged to work with a ~~sutanir~~ to create a celebration that can mark this important rite of passage, but which suits their tastes.		In traditional Freeborn style most people feel such a moment should be accompanied by an appropriate celebration. Where practical, the egregore will invite the hakima of the relevant tribe to attend the ceremony in addition to their friends and family so that everyone can stand witness to the event. This is a moment of great importance, so it is only natural that many Freeborn believe it should be marked with a suitable contract - the applicant signing their name to a written pledge to uphold the principles and ideals of the tribe they are joining. Of course Brass Coast traditions emphasize individuality, so rather than a set format, the new Freeborn is encouraged to work with a sutannir to create a celebration that can mark this important rite of passage, but which suits their tastes.

	Children are being encouraged to adopt a tribal name when they pass their citizenship so that they can choose their tribe at the same time they become Freeborn citizens. Older Freeborn who are already citizens of the Brass Coast are now welcome to change tribe - and those that wish to embrace one of the founders are taking the opportunity to do so. Some are even choosing to make a ceremony of such a choice even though they were born into the tribe they are choosing - to show that this is now a matter of outlook and philosophy and not just their birthright.		Children are being encouraged to adopt a tribal name when they pass their citizenship so that they can choose their tribe at the same time they become Freeborn citizens. Older Freeborn who are already citizens of the Brass Coast are now welcome to change tribe - and those that wish to embrace one of the founders are taking the opportunity to do so. Some are even choosing to make a ceremony of such a choice even though they were born into the tribe they are choosing - to show that this is now a matter of outlook and philosophy and not just their birthright.
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	* '''Disdain for the powerful and those who have authority over others'''		* '''Disdain for the powerful and those who have authority over others'''

	[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who ~~lead~~ the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].		[[Guerra]], the youngest of the Founders was a radical, a demagogue and idealist, she dreamed of creating a better world where all people would be Freeborn. She was renown as an exceptional Day magician and considered to be one of the foremost astronomancers of her age. Some hakima claim that it was Guerra, not Riqueza, who led the Freeborn to the Brass Coast, using a dowsing pendulum marked with the [[Sular\|rune of discovery]]. She was famous both for her quick temper and for the [[courage]] with which she [[honesty\|spoke her mind]], but she was a committed reformer, a passionate opponent of slavery who was driven to build a better world. She was the most worldly of the three founders, and is said to have negotiated treaties of recognition with Sarvos and the scattered [[Navarr]] [[striding\|stridings]] as well as founding the city of [[Madruga#Siroc\|Siroc]].

	The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]], or the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.		The founder of the Guerra sought to create a fair society, one that protected and served all people. Choosing to follow Guerra is about sharing that same drive to change the world, it's a great option for any character who has an interest in Imperial or Freeborn politics - regardless of whether that's in the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]], the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]], the [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]], or the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]]. The Founder inspires those who follow her to pursue a moral purpose, giving you a purpose in the game. If you seek to change things for the better then being a Guerra gives you a reason to refuse to compromise on your principles. You don't have to help everyone who asks for aid, though you can if you wish. More than any other Founder, Guerra was driven by idealism, a desire to create a better world for everyone to share. Being inspired by Guerra is about trying to change the big picture of society rather than simply helping individuals. Guerra wouldn't give someone a fish, nor would she teach them how to fish... the Founder would build a school so ''everyone'' could learn how to fish.

Hailmur: /* Embracing Riqueza */

2019-07-16T15:48:04Z

Embracing Riqueza

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	[[Riqueza]] was the eldest of the three sisters, a mystically-inclined seer who was versed in [[night magic]]; a common tale of the founding claims that she used a crystal with a flaw in the shape of the [[Wyr\|rune of transformation]] to lead the Freeborn to their new homeland. Her message was that life is fundamentally numinous, an expression of the divine that should be celebrated accordingly. The Coast's motto, "''Life is short - let it never be dull!''" is ascribed to her. She was a patron of poetry, music, dancing, and art, encouraging those who followed her to take joy in life and in artistic expression in particular. Riqueza believed in the presence of the divine creator in all people and claimed that a joyful, uplifted spirit was closer to the divine.		[[Riqueza]] was the eldest of the three sisters, a mystically-inclined seer who was versed in [[night magic]]; a common tale of the founding claims that she used a crystal with a flaw in the shape of the [[Wyr\|rune of transformation]] to lead the Freeborn to their new homeland. Her message was that life is fundamentally numinous, an expression of the divine that should be celebrated accordingly. The Coast's motto, "''Life is short - let it never be dull!''" is ascribed to her. She was a patron of poetry, music, dancing, and art, encouraging those who followed her to take joy in life and in artistic expression in particular. Riqueza believed in the presence of the divine creator in all people and claimed that a joyful, uplifted spirit was closer to the divine.

	Of the three tribes, this is the most spiritual, but with a creed based more on the essential morality of your actions rather than the Virtues. Riqueza didn't discount the Virtues, she just did not consider them to be fundamental to matters of decency, integrity, and justice. This is a chance to play a deeply religious character without needing to be pious - and you can resist the dour, orthodox vision of the Way sometimes pursued in nations like [[~~Varuhska~~]], Highguard, or even [[the League]]. You ''can'' embrace the Virtues, and encourage others to do so, but you can also argue that each person must make their own connection with the spiritual world rather then relying on a priest to do it for them. You could even sideline the virtues if you are happy to risk accusations of [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heresy]] or [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] - encouraging people to take moral actions rather than contemplate their virtue.		Of the three tribes, this is the most spiritual, but with a creed based more on the essential morality of your actions rather than the Virtues. Riqueza didn't discount the Virtues, she just did not consider them to be fundamental to matters of decency, integrity, and justice. This is a chance to play a deeply religious character without needing to be pious - and you can resist the dour, orthodox vision of the Way sometimes pursued in nations like [[Varushka]], Highguard, or even [[the League]]. You ''can'' embrace the Virtues, and encourage others to do so, but you can also argue that each person must make their own connection with the spiritual world rather then relying on a priest to do it for them. You could even sideline the virtues if you are happy to risk accusations of [[Religious_crime#Heresy\|heresy]] or [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] - encouraging people to take moral actions rather than contemplate their virtue.

	Choosing to embrace Riqueza is not just for religious characters however. The [[kohan]], the warriors who find joy in battle, are a reflection of Riqueza's profound influence on the nation, encouraging people to exult in everything they do. Although there are no records of Riqueza in battle, it seems certain she would have approved of the joy that the kohan take in warfare as well as the intensity with which they celebrate victory and defeat. Following Riqueza is for anyone who strives to embrace every moment of life, and live it with it as much passion as they can muster, and to encourage others to do likewise. Playing a follower of Riqueza gives you a chance to play a character whose focus is firmly on celebrating the life you live now, rather than the Labyrinth and any past or future life. Tribe members can give short shrift to any character who tries to tell them that their character is important not because of what they have done but because of who they were in a past life.		Choosing to embrace Riqueza is not just for religious characters however. The [[kohan]], the warriors who find joy in battle, are a reflection of Riqueza's profound influence on the nation, encouraging people to exult in everything they do. Although there are no records of Riqueza in battle, it seems certain she would have approved of the joy that the kohan take in warfare as well as the intensity with which they celebrate victory and defeat. Following Riqueza is for anyone who strives to embrace every moment of life, and live it with it as much passion as they can muster, and to encourage others to do likewise. Playing a follower of Riqueza gives you a chance to play a character whose focus is firmly on celebrating the life you live now, rather than the Labyrinth and any past or future life. Tribe members can give short shrift to any character who tries to tell them that their character is important not because of what they have done but because of who they were in a past life.