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	===Other Common Archetypes===		===Other Common Archetypes===
	''The original material about common archetypes has been ~~superceded~~ by the discussion of [[dramaturgy]]. You should still feel free to create rituals and plays using the [[Dramaturgy Archive\|earlier material]].''		''The original material about common archetypes has been superseded by the discussion of [[dramaturgy]]. You should still feel free to create rituals and plays using the [[Dramaturgy Archive\|earlier material]].''

	==Using Dramaturgy==		==Using Dramaturgy==

Dre at 21:48, 13 May 2024

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	Not everyone in the troupe needs to be a magician or an actor. Your troupe might have a craftsman who makes props and sets alongside magical implements and masks, or a [[bravo]] or two who provides security and makes sure nobody interrupts your performance (magical or otherwise). It's equally acceptable to play a pure ritual group and rely on contracts and negotiation to get the rest of the things that you need.		Not everyone in the troupe needs to be a magician or an actor. Your troupe might have a craftsman who makes props and sets alongside magical implements and masks, or a [[bravo]] or two who provides security and makes sure nobody interrupts your performance (magical or otherwise). It's equally acceptable to play a pure ritual group and rely on contracts and negotiation to get the rest of the things that you need.

	When it comes to resources, individual members probably want to look at magical resources such as [[Resource#Personal Resources\|mana sites]]. One or two of your group may want to focus more on the theatrical site of the troupe, and they have a perfect excuse to pick up financial resources that represent your off stage performances. The ratio of magical resources to financial resources in your group probably says something about your group. It might represent the size and prosperity of your theatre (if you have one), suggest the presence of an NPC patron, or indicate your ~~commiment~~ to magic rather than theatre.		When it comes to resources, individual members probably want to look at magical resources such as [[Resource#Personal Resources\|mana sites]]. One or two of your group may want to focus more on the theatrical site of the troupe, and they have a perfect excuse to pick up financial resources that represent your off stage performances. The ratio of magical resources to financial resources in your group probably says something about your group. It might represent the size and prosperity of your theatre (if you have one), suggest the presence of an NPC patron, or indicate your commitment to magic rather than theatre.

	It's theoretically possible to be a lone ritualist, but your magic is likely to be limited in scope. It's also rare for a troupe to be part of a guild, free company or church. Ritualists who are part of another group are likely to be either also part of a troupe, or are seen as being "just" magicians - or even mountebanks - rather than proper League troupe members.		It's theoretically possible to be a lone ritualist, but your magic is likely to be limited in scope. It's also rare for a troupe to be part of a guild, free company or church. Ritualists who are part of another group are likely to be either also part of a troupe, or are seen as being "just" magicians - or even mountebanks - rather than proper League troupe members.
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	League troupes often perform rituals using [[dramaturgy]], a process of using narrative, [[Dramaturgy#The Personae\|stock characters]], [[Dramaturgy#The Instruments\|props]] and [[Dramaturgy#The Thrones\|situations]] to create a magical effect.		League troupes often perform rituals using [[dramaturgy]], a process of using narrative, [[Dramaturgy#The Personae\|stock characters]], [[Dramaturgy#The Instruments\|props]] and [[Dramaturgy#The Thrones\|situations]] to create a magical effect.

	For example, if you are about to perform a ritual to grant a soldier or group of soldiers extra battlefield prowess, you might create a narrative in which a band of soldiers from Holberg ~~lead~~ by [[The Captain]] using the name Vassa encounter a [[Dramaturgy#The Beast\|beast]] and overcome it with the good advice of [[The Bishop]]. Having a basic plot that includes an obvious moment to deliver an [[enchantment]], you get to work with the other ritualists to come up with a few lines and a rough idea of what order things will happen in.		For example, if you are about to perform a ritual to grant a soldier or group of soldiers extra battlefield prowess, you might create a narrative in which a band of soldiers from Holberg led by [[The Captain]] using the name Vassa encounter a [[Dramaturgy#The Beast\|beast]] and overcome it with the good advice of [[The Bishop]]. Having a basic plot that includes an obvious moment to deliver an [[enchantment]], you get to work with the other ritualists to come up with a few lines and a rough idea of what order things will happen in.

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	*''' Couros''' - Languid; Primal; Wise; Crude; Instinctual; Content and Prosperous due to natural bounty.		*''' Couros''' - Languid; Primal; Wise; Crude; Instinctual; Content and Prosperous due to natural bounty.
	*''' ~~Gancio~~ ''' - Capricious; Vengeful; Enigmatic; Ambitious; Quickwitted; Discontent and Prosperous due to hard work.		*''' Scorrero''' - Capricious; Vengeful; Enigmatic; Ambitious; Quickwitted; Discontent and Prosperous due to hard work.
	*''' ~~Scorrero~~ ''' - Mentally "Slow"; Tenacious; Courageous; Methodical; Humble and Loyal.		*''' Gancio ''' - Mentally "Slow"; Tenacious; Courageous; Methodical; Humble and Loyal.
	*''' Vassa ''' - Furious; Fast; Foolhardy; Determined; Proud and Vigilant.		*''' Vassa''' - Furious; Fast; Foolhardy; Determined; Proud and Vigilant.

	===The Cities===		===The Cities===

Cathtice at 17:25, 12 August 2021

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	[[Category:The League]]		[[Category:The League]]
			[[Category:Archetype]]

Hailmur at 10:57, 4 May 2018

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	==Creating a troupe==		==Creating a troupe==
	Troupes provide a space in which to play a group of magicians who have influence in League society both through the magic they call on and the performances they deliver. It is entirely possible to play a troupe that focuses on the more mundane elements of theatrical performance, and simply have fun putting on plays and other performances. Even these mundane troupes benefit from having a few magicians, however, so it is worth thinking carefully about how much magical power you want to start with.		Troupes provide a space in which to play a group of magicians who have influence in League society both through the magic they call on and the performances they deliver. It is entirely possible to play a troupe that focuses on the more mundane elements of theatrical performance, and simply have fun putting on plays and other performances. Even these mundane troupes benefit from having a few magicians, however, so it is worth thinking carefully about how much magical power you want to start with.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Troupemagicians.jpg\|align=left\|title=Four of the Single Ring Strolling Players, whose plays enraptured Anvil\|caption=Troupe magicians tend to be as close as family.\|width=400}}
	It's certainly possible for a troupe to combine characters from numerous cities, perhaps in a cordial and friendly atmosphere or perhaps with a more volatile relationship, but it is slightly more common for the majority of members to come from a single city. Your troupe will quite likely be based in a single territory - perhaps it is where your theatre is if you have one. When picking a base of operations it is worth looking at a city that intrigues you that already has two or three interesting groups based there but doesn't already have a troupe associated with it.		It's certainly possible for a troupe to combine characters from numerous cities, perhaps in a cordial and friendly atmosphere or perhaps with a more volatile relationship, but it is slightly more common for the majority of members to come from a single city. Your troupe will quite likely be based in a single territory - perhaps it is where your theatre is if you have one. When picking a base of operations it is worth looking at a city that intrigues you that already has two or three interesting groups based there but doesn't already have a troupe associated with it.

GregW at 21:55, 2 March 2015

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=MaesterNiccolo.jpg\|align=left\|title=~~Master~~ Niccolo of the Four Rivers, whose first tour of the Empire has been going on for several generations now.\|caption=Troupe magicians are skilled professionals.\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=MaesterNiccolo.jpg\|align=left\|title=Maestro Niccolo of the Four Rivers, whose first tour of the Empire has been going on for several generations now.\|caption=Troupe magicians are skilled professionals.\|width=400}}
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	Troupes are magical groups found in [[The League]] who perform rituals through a tradition of theatrical performance called [[dramaturgy]]. A member of a troupe is commonly referred to as an actor even if they do not technically perform on a stage. Internally, a troupe may have all sorts of titles and names, often drawing from theatrical traditions (so a character who works to bring in business for the troupe or presents it in public might be called a barker internally, while someone who organises rituals and encourages practice might be a director).		Troupes are magical groups found in [[The League]] who perform rituals through a tradition of theatrical performance called [[dramaturgy]]. A member of a troupe is commonly referred to as an actor even if they do not technically perform on a stage. Internally, a troupe may have all sorts of titles and names, often drawing from theatrical traditions (so a character who works to bring in business for the troupe or presents it in public might be called a barker internally, while someone who organises rituals and encourages practice might be a director).

Rafferty at 13:25, 2 March 2015

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			{{CaptionedImage\|file=MaesterNiccolo.jpg\|align=left\|title=Master Niccolo of the Four Rivers, whose first tour of the Empire has been going on for several generations now.\|caption=Troupe magicians are skilled professionals.\|width=400}}
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	Troupes are magical groups found in [[The League]] who perform rituals through a tradition of theatrical performance called [[dramaturgy]]. A member of a troupe is commonly referred to as an actor even if they do not technically perform on a stage. Internally, a troupe may have all sorts of titles and names, often drawing from theatrical traditions (so a character who works to bring in business for the troupe or presents it in public might be called a barker internally, while someone who organises rituals and encourages practice might be a director).		Troupes are magical groups found in [[The League]] who perform rituals through a tradition of theatrical performance called [[dramaturgy]]. A member of a troupe is commonly referred to as an actor even if they do not technically perform on a stage. Internally, a troupe may have all sorts of titles and names, often drawing from theatrical traditions (so a character who works to bring in business for the troupe or presents it in public might be called a barker internally, while someone who organises rituals and encourages practice might be a director).

Jamiew at 22:26, 15 February 2015

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	===The Cities===		===The Cities===
	The cities of the League often appear in plays. Sometimes they are stand-ins for the Egregore, other times they represent either the people of the city or some mystical "genius locii." Magical rituals that are designed to influence a territory often include a character that represents the city. The most common characters in Tassato usually appears in the form of the rival twins Mestra and Regario, Holberg is usually depicted in armour, Temeschwar in furs and Sarvos in silks.		The cities of the League often appear in plays. Sometimes they are stand-ins for the [[League_Egregore\|Egregore]], other times they represent either the people of the city or some mystical "genius locii." Magical rituals that are designed to influence a territory often include a character that represents the city. The most common characters in Tassato usually appears in the form of the rival twins Mestra and Regario, Holberg is usually depicted in armour, Temeschwar in furs and Sarvos in silks.

	===Other Common Archetypes===		===Other Common Archetypes===

Matt at 14:24, 18 January 2015

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	Not everyone in the troupe needs to be a magician or an actor. Your troupe might have a craftsman who makes props and sets alongside magical implements and masks, or a [[bravo]] or two who provides security and makes sure nobody interrupts your performance (magical or otherwise). It's equally acceptable to play a pure ritual group and rely on contracts and negotiation to get the rest of the things that you need.		Not everyone in the troupe needs to be a magician or an actor. Your troupe might have a craftsman who makes props and sets alongside magical implements and masks, or a [[bravo]] or two who provides security and makes sure nobody interrupts your performance (magical or otherwise). It's equally acceptable to play a pure ritual group and rely on contracts and negotiation to get the rest of the things that you need.

	When it comes to resources, individual members probably want to look at magical resources such as [[~~Resource_overview~~#Personal Resources\|mana sites]]. One or two of your group may want to focus more on the theatrical site of the troupe, and they have a perfect excuse to pick up financial resources that represent your off stage performances. The ratio of magical resources to financial resources in your group probably says something about your group. It might represent the size and prosperity of your theatre (if you have one), suggest the presence of an NPC patron, or indicate your commiment to magic rather than theatre.		When it comes to resources, individual members probably want to look at magical resources such as [[Resource#Personal Resources\|mana sites]]. One or two of your group may want to focus more on the theatrical site of the troupe, and they have a perfect excuse to pick up financial resources that represent your off stage performances. The ratio of magical resources to financial resources in your group probably says something about your group. It might represent the size and prosperity of your theatre (if you have one), suggest the presence of an NPC patron, or indicate your commiment to magic rather than theatre.

	It's theoretically possible to be a lone ritualist, but your magic is likely to be limited in scope. It's also rare for a troupe to be part of a guild, free company or church. Ritualists who are part of another group are likely to be either also part of a troupe, or are seen as being "just" magicians - or even mountebanks - rather than proper League troupe members.		It's theoretically possible to be a lone ritualist, but your magic is likely to be limited in scope. It's also rare for a troupe to be part of a guild, free company or church. Ritualists who are part of another group are likely to be either also part of a troupe, or are seen as being "just" magicians - or even mountebanks - rather than proper League troupe members.

Rafferty: /* Using the Archetypes */

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Using the Archetypes

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	''The original material about common archetypes has been superceded by the discussion of [[dramaturgy]]. You should still feel free to create rituals and plays using the [[Dramaturgy Archive\|earlier material]].''		''The original material about common archetypes has been superceded by the discussion of [[dramaturgy]]. You should still feel free to create rituals and plays using the [[Dramaturgy Archive\|earlier material]].''

	==Using ~~the Archetypes~~==		==Using Dramaturgy==
	~~You should treat this list as inspiration~~, ~~obviously~~, ~~but it can help~~ to ~~come up with~~ a ~~play on short notice~~. For example, if you are about to perform a ritual to grant a soldier or group of soldiers extra battlefield prowess, you might ~~scan the list. The targets are~~ from Holberg ~~and are brave warriors, so~~ using ~~Holberg either alongside or in the place of~~ the ~~Captain seems obvious, maybe giving her a sidekick represented by~~ Vassa~~. You put in~~ a Beast ~~for them to~~ overcome~~, and a Wise Councillor to offer~~ good advice ~~(representing the ritual)~~. ~~You then throw in~~ a ~~lover~~ to ~~be rescued - after all~~, you~~'re performing to a small audience of bravos here not a sophisticated Sarvosan crowd - and start~~ to work with the ~~rest of the troupe on some~~ lines and a ~~light action sequence~~.		League troupes often perform rituals using [[dramaturgy]], a process of using narrative, [[Dramaturgy#The Personae\|stock characters]], [[Dramaturgy#The Instruments\|props]] and [[Dramaturgy#The Thrones\|situations]] to create a magical effect.

			For example, if you are about to perform a ritual to grant a soldier or group of soldiers extra battlefield prowess, you might create a narrative in which a band of soldiers from Holberg lead by [[The Captain]] using the name Vassa encounter a [[Dramaturgy#The Beast\|beast]] and overcome it with the good advice of [[The Bishop]]. Having a basic plot that includes an obvious moment to deliver an [[enchantment]], you get to work with the other ritualists to come up with a few lines and a rough idea of what order things will happen in.

	[[Category:The League]]		[[Category:The League]]