Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Deleted on Sep 20, 2015, 07:12 PM
Post by: Deleted on Sep 20, 2015, 07:12 PM
Attention all active faction heads and/or player guilds! I'm updating the Faction Home with information about the current active groups!
Please either reply here or PM me with details about your faction/guild.
Who is in charge?
What is the goal of your faction/guild?
Who can join?
Please either reply here or PM me with details about your faction/guild.
Who is in charge?
What is the goal of your faction/guild?
Who can join?
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Fire Wraith on Sep 20, 2015, 09:59 PM
Post by: Fire Wraith on Sep 20, 2015, 09:59 PM
Also, if anyone wants to be in a faction that's gone inactive, or is having trouble getting put in touch, please let us know, and we'll see what we can do.
Remember, on CD the most important thing for faction seniority, really, is activity level - so if you want to get active and do stuff with a faction, you're not stuck having to wait on people who never play anymore, etc.
Remember, on CD the most important thing for faction seniority, really, is activity level - so if you want to get active and do stuff with a faction, you're not stuck having to wait on people who never play anymore, etc.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: valiea987 on Sep 20, 2015, 10:23 PM
Post by: valiea987 on Sep 20, 2015, 10:23 PM
What would be the process for creating a faction? Before White Spirit had to take some time away, we were talking about Angelina and Nayu setting up some sort of an anti-undead organization of sorts. Or maybe a PC based Kelemvorite thing, though that may be too tiny with just 6 Kelemvorites I am aware of... And we sort of already have a Temple. Was curious what would be the process for this?
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Fire Wraith on Sep 20, 2015, 10:26 PM
Post by: Fire Wraith on Sep 20, 2015, 10:26 PM
Pretty much all you really need for a player group is 3+ interested characters (though ideally more, but we can set up the forum etc with 3 and go from there).
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Edge on Sep 20, 2015, 10:28 PM
Post by: Edge on Sep 20, 2015, 10:28 PM
Under normal circumstances, Factions are setting- or location-based organizations; PCs typically do not create Factions, they already exist. Things like the Purple Dragons, the Red Wizards, the Harpers, the Druid's Grove, various churches, and so forth.
For making a Guild, though, which is simply an allied or cooperative group of PCs with a possible joint goal or focus: generally, submit a request to the admins with a name, the PCs who would be participating (along with forum names of course), and the purpose of the guild.
There have been a couple of Guilds that have been promoted to Faction status though, but this is extremely rare.
For making a Guild, though, which is simply an allied or cooperative group of PCs with a possible joint goal or focus: generally, submit a request to the admins with a name, the PCs who would be participating (along with forum names of course), and the purpose of the guild.
There have been a couple of Guilds that have been promoted to Faction status though, but this is extremely rare.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Fire Wraith on Sep 20, 2015, 10:36 PM
Post by: Fire Wraith on Sep 20, 2015, 10:36 PM
Generally the difference is largely academic for our purposes, but an easy way to think of it:
-Factions exist whether there are PCs taking part in them or not.
-Guilds/Troupes/Adventuring Companies/etc are entirely PC driven.
-Factions exist whether there are PCs taking part in them or not.
-Guilds/Troupes/Adventuring Companies/etc are entirely PC driven.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: valiea987 on Sep 20, 2015, 10:54 PM
Post by: valiea987 on Sep 20, 2015, 10:54 PM
So, a group of players dedicated to hunting down undead would be a guild/troupe/adventuring company/etc.
What if there is an entity that exists, but isn't currently a faction due to low player interest in it prior? So for example, if all the Kelemvorites around wanted the Temple of Kelemvor to be a faction? I can toss off the names of 5 active players who play a Kelemvorite in some form, 6 if I extend it to a character who hasn't been on that character, and I know there are others who are older members that don't play now. Would that be the type of thing allowed? I know there is a division between PC status (levels) and NPC organization status (your rank in a church, for example)... But we do have some merging of PCs in NPC stuff with the Purples and the War Wizards.
What if there is an entity that exists, but isn't currently a faction due to low player interest in it prior? So for example, if all the Kelemvorites around wanted the Temple of Kelemvor to be a faction? I can toss off the names of 5 active players who play a Kelemvorite in some form, 6 if I extend it to a character who hasn't been on that character, and I know there are others who are older members that don't play now. Would that be the type of thing allowed? I know there is a division between PC status (levels) and NPC organization status (your rank in a church, for example)... But we do have some merging of PCs in NPC stuff with the Purples and the War Wizards.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Edge on Sep 20, 2015, 10:57 PM
Post by: Edge on Sep 20, 2015, 10:57 PM
Yeah, that would be the kind of thing making a new Faction would work around.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Nokteronoth on Sep 20, 2015, 11:37 PM
Post by: Nokteronoth on Sep 20, 2015, 11:37 PM
I think Kimbell's the only active Red Wizard at the moment. I posted in the group forums, but unless someone else more senior posts there, I'd like to take it over and maybe see if we can do something with it.
The other details, I think, depends on if anyone else steps up in place.
~BR
The other details, I think, depends on if anyone else steps up in place.
~BR
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Edge on Sep 21, 2015, 07:28 AM
Post by: Edge on Sep 21, 2015, 07:28 AM
Valiea has a RW, it's right in her signature =P
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Nokteronoth on Sep 21, 2015, 03:30 PM
Post by: Nokteronoth on Sep 21, 2015, 03:30 PM
We're working on it! New character. 
~BR
~BR
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Voice of Kerensky on Sep 23, 2015, 12:32 PM
Post by: Voice of Kerensky on Sep 23, 2015, 12:32 PM
Cormyr Military Faction
Purple Dragons
Who is in charge? -- Me (OOC) Jae O Cathasaigh (IC)
What is the goal of your faction/guild? -- This is under review and I will add to this soon, but the obvious focus is on martial matters, direct service to Cormyr, and at least semi-organized factional objectives and rewards.
Who can join? -- Anyone willing to swear an oath to serve Cormyr/The Crown in a military fashion, with roles for purely martial characters, scout/rogue/archer types, and divine servants (some martial applicability of the faith recommended).
War Wizards
Who is in charge? -- Me, Monarch of the Sea (OOC organization) Minami Shijo (IC)
Who can join? -- Any character with arcane talent willing to swear an oath to Cormyr/The Crown and serve primarily magically. Technically, any and all arcane casters (including bards) are accepted but I would suggest access to at least 3rd circle spells or a high amount of spell like abilities as magical combat support and investigation is the primary purposes. The prestige class is purely optional.
Purple Dragons
Who is in charge? -- Me (OOC) Jae O Cathasaigh (IC)
What is the goal of your faction/guild? -- This is under review and I will add to this soon, but the obvious focus is on martial matters, direct service to Cormyr, and at least semi-organized factional objectives and rewards.
Who can join? -- Anyone willing to swear an oath to serve Cormyr/The Crown in a military fashion, with roles for purely martial characters, scout/rogue/archer types, and divine servants (some martial applicability of the faith recommended).
War Wizards
Who is in charge? -- Me, Monarch of the Sea (OOC organization) Minami Shijo (IC)
Who can join? -- Any character with arcane talent willing to swear an oath to Cormyr/The Crown and serve primarily magically. Technically, any and all arcane casters (including bards) are accepted but I would suggest access to at least 3rd circle spells or a high amount of spell like abilities as magical combat support and investigation is the primary purposes. The prestige class is purely optional.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Darvins on Sep 23, 2015, 06:15 PM
Post by: Darvins on Sep 23, 2015, 06:15 PM
Eilistraeen Enclave
Who is in charge?
NPC Ty'Rel is the High Priestess huzzah! Valar is the only active Cleric I believe at the moment so if someone wants to contact them she is the easiest to go through, since Ty'rel is hidden away.
What is the goal of your faction/guild?
The Enclave serves several functions primary it is to provide a place of safety and security to those following the religion of Eilistraee. As well as to promote her teachings and recognition in the area. To oppose the workings of Lolth and the other evil dieties of the Drow Pantheon, would also be a large focus. Lets be blunt these are the goody goody Drow, through they are still Drow. They will likely try to help from a different style, they might not be the ones who charge at the enemy head first unless all other options are exhausted. So subtle do gooders and those seeking redemption.
Who can join? Any Eilistraeen through due to the nature of the goddess and her enemies expect to maybe not be shown the 'club house' on a first meeting. On top of that those who prove themselves as friends of the Eilistraeens above and beyond, may also be granted access to the 'Club House' and be considered friends if maybe not exactly members of the Enclave.
Of note while usually of course an Eilistraeen would be a Drow it is not a requirement and it is entirely possible to be Half-Drow or even an Elf and be a member.
Who is in charge?
NPC Ty'Rel is the High Priestess huzzah! Valar is the only active Cleric I believe at the moment so if someone wants to contact them she is the easiest to go through, since Ty'rel is hidden away.
What is the goal of your faction/guild?
The Enclave serves several functions primary it is to provide a place of safety and security to those following the religion of Eilistraee. As well as to promote her teachings and recognition in the area. To oppose the workings of Lolth and the other evil dieties of the Drow Pantheon, would also be a large focus. Lets be blunt these are the goody goody Drow, through they are still Drow. They will likely try to help from a different style, they might not be the ones who charge at the enemy head first unless all other options are exhausted. So subtle do gooders and those seeking redemption.
Who can join? Any Eilistraeen through due to the nature of the goddess and her enemies expect to maybe not be shown the 'club house' on a first meeting. On top of that those who prove themselves as friends of the Eilistraeens above and beyond, may also be granted access to the 'Club House' and be considered friends if maybe not exactly members of the Enclave.
Of note while usually of course an Eilistraeen would be a Drow it is not a requirement and it is entirely possible to be Half-Drow or even an Elf and be a member.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Edge on Sep 23, 2015, 08:27 PM
Post by: Edge on Sep 23, 2015, 08:27 PM
Who is in charge?
I suppose in theory PC wise? Right now Valar is the highest level active Cleric being played which may make her it.... wow that's scary
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Darvins on Sep 23, 2015, 09:41 PM
Post by: Darvins on Sep 23, 2015, 09:41 PM
Who is in charge?
I suppose in theory PC wise? Right now Valar is the highest level active Cleric being played which may make her it.... wow that's scary
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Nevermore on Sep 24, 2015, 08:38 AM
Post by: Nevermore on Sep 24, 2015, 08:38 AM
The Healing Hand
Who is in Charge: Vivian De'Winter(Nevermore); Kelendel Seleben(Edwardfarcona)
What is the goal of the guild: The goal of the guild is to have a learning/support environment for people who are healers in any shape of the form.
Who Can Join: Anyone who is interested in helping people, learning or teaching more about the healing arts, or simply trying to help the community that is Arabel.
Who is in Charge: Vivian De'Winter(Nevermore); Kelendel Seleben(Edwardfarcona)
What is the goal of the guild: The goal of the guild is to have a learning/support environment for people who are healers in any shape of the form.
Who Can Join: Anyone who is interested in helping people, learning or teaching more about the healing arts, or simply trying to help the community that is Arabel.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Edge on Sep 24, 2015, 10:31 AM
Post by: Edge on Sep 24, 2015, 10:31 AM
Silver and Shadow
Who is in charge?
The guild was commissioned under the authority of Lord-Lady Tessaril Winter of Eveningstar. The direct operators are Kendaku Leiczeira (Edge), Xavier Grant (Ladybug), and Galen Kreiss (Tarriel).
What is the goal of your faction/guild?
Silver and Shadow's purpose is twofold. One is to serve as a security force and proactive protection arrangement for Eveningstar and the adjoining areas - the lower Storm Horns, the King's Wood, and the Helmlands.
The second is to serve as an educational and training source for Eveningstar and its people and militia. The more veteran adventurers educate prospective adventurers, budding arcane talents, promising warriors, and other skilled applicants on information not commonly available to most run-of-the-mill citizens, such as extensive studies on magic, the natures, behaviors, habits, and weaknesses of rare or powerful monstrous and demihuman threats, outside organizations that have in the past or may in the future provide a danger to Eveningstar, and the state of the world beyond the city's edges and even beyond Cormyr.
Who can join?
Anyone dwelling in Eveningstar or the nearby areas is welcome to attend as a student or trainee. Those interested in positions as teachers or active defenders of the region are expected to be at least somewhat affiliated with Eveningstar, and otherwise must have the approval of the three operators.
Who is in charge?
The guild was commissioned under the authority of Lord-Lady Tessaril Winter of Eveningstar. The direct operators are Kendaku Leiczeira (Edge), Xavier Grant (Ladybug), and Galen Kreiss (Tarriel).
What is the goal of your faction/guild?
Silver and Shadow's purpose is twofold. One is to serve as a security force and proactive protection arrangement for Eveningstar and the adjoining areas - the lower Storm Horns, the King's Wood, and the Helmlands.
The second is to serve as an educational and training source for Eveningstar and its people and militia. The more veteran adventurers educate prospective adventurers, budding arcane talents, promising warriors, and other skilled applicants on information not commonly available to most run-of-the-mill citizens, such as extensive studies on magic, the natures, behaviors, habits, and weaknesses of rare or powerful monstrous and demihuman threats, outside organizations that have in the past or may in the future provide a danger to Eveningstar, and the state of the world beyond the city's edges and even beyond Cormyr.
Who can join?
Anyone dwelling in Eveningstar or the nearby areas is welcome to attend as a student or trainee. Those interested in positions as teachers or active defenders of the region are expected to be at least somewhat affiliated with Eveningstar, and otherwise must have the approval of the three operators.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: trylobyte on Sep 24, 2015, 06:52 PM
Post by: trylobyte on Sep 24, 2015, 06:52 PM
A few that I'm involved with... I PM'd them, but people are posting stuff now and I want to join in!
The Violet Flame (Faction)
Who Leads It: Nobody Knows
What Is Its Goal: To teach magic to the magically-inclined population of Cormyr and further the goals and studies of its mages while also ensuring they practice in a safe, controlled environment (to the extent with which that is possible).
Who Can Join: Any arcane spellcaster who is not a member of another faction with competing interests.
In-Game Contacts: Aelie Selle (Trylobyte), Simkin Hornblower (onivel1)
The Red Briar (Guild)
Who Leads It: Aesa the Dauntless. In her absence, Aelie Selle.
What Is Its Goal: As a mercenary group, their goal is to make money while providing security and military solutions to those members of the community who can afford their services. They also run a great casino.
Who Can Join: Anyone that likes to fight, doesn't ask awkward questions, and gets along with existing members, though the organization leans towards experienced martial types.
In-Game Contacts: Aelie Selle (Trylobyte), Sophia Benes (SornDuskryn)
Arabel City Council (Faction)
Who Leads It: Lord Reynar Marliir and Lady Elizabeth Preston (NPCs)
What Is Its Goal: To assist Arabel's nobility in managing the city and make issues and concerns of the population known.
Who Can Join: There are only ever between five and nine members, selected by Lady Preston.
In-Game Contacts: Aelie Selle (Trylobyte), Tindra Danei (Reality Jumper), Theodyr Ustalmon (Le Goat)
The Violet Flame (Faction)
Who Leads It: Nobody Knows
What Is Its Goal: To teach magic to the magically-inclined population of Cormyr and further the goals and studies of its mages while also ensuring they practice in a safe, controlled environment (to the extent with which that is possible).
Who Can Join: Any arcane spellcaster who is not a member of another faction with competing interests.
In-Game Contacts: Aelie Selle (Trylobyte), Simkin Hornblower (onivel1)
The Red Briar (Guild)
Who Leads It: Aesa the Dauntless. In her absence, Aelie Selle.
What Is Its Goal: As a mercenary group, their goal is to make money while providing security and military solutions to those members of the community who can afford their services. They also run a great casino.
Who Can Join: Anyone that likes to fight, doesn't ask awkward questions, and gets along with existing members, though the organization leans towards experienced martial types.
In-Game Contacts: Aelie Selle (Trylobyte), Sophia Benes (SornDuskryn)
Arabel City Council (Faction)
Who Leads It: Lord Reynar Marliir and Lady Elizabeth Preston (NPCs)
What Is Its Goal: To assist Arabel's nobility in managing the city and make issues and concerns of the population known.
Who Can Join: There are only ever between five and nine members, selected by Lady Preston.
In-Game Contacts: Aelie Selle (Trylobyte), Tindra Danei (Reality Jumper), Theodyr Ustalmon (Le Goat)
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Darvins on Sep 24, 2015, 06:56 PM
Post by: Darvins on Sep 24, 2015, 06:56 PM
Question for Bella, has Nonee PMed you the Groves details if not I can throw something together here but if she has yay less work for me:p
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Deleted on Sep 24, 2015, 07:00 PM
Post by: Deleted on Sep 24, 2015, 07:00 PM
Haven't received anything yet from Nonee.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Deleted on Sep 24, 2015, 11:36 PM
Post by: Deleted on Sep 24, 2015, 11:36 PM
I'm looking for active leadership. 
Someone who players can contact that is currently around.
Someone who players can contact that is currently around.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Darvins on Sep 24, 2015, 11:59 PM
Post by: Darvins on Sep 24, 2015, 11:59 PM
I can do that for them in the absence of Cinnia and Wolf until they can be around more, with Iyanna or until someone steps up for the third Archdruid slot. *Shrugs* she usually ends up doing it anyway when they are not around.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Fire Wraith on Sep 25, 2015, 12:18 AM
Post by: Fire Wraith on Sep 25, 2015, 12:18 AM
Well, really the player lead is whoever is taking the initiative, regardless of whether there's a nominal NPC in charge (as will usually be the case with factions, since those are 'bigger' than the PCs involved).
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Deleted on Sep 25, 2015, 12:53 AM
Post by: Deleted on Sep 25, 2015, 12:53 AM
To expand on this a bit...
If a player who was leading goes inactive, there is no obligation on the behalf of the active players to "hold" their position for them. If the players choose to, that's fine. But we'd rather have active leadership for player groups.
Title: Regarding Factions
Post by: Darvins on Sep 25, 2015, 12:51 PM
Post by: Darvins on Sep 25, 2015, 12:51 PM
In this case, it's as much a case of holding it for the folks away as Iyanna doesn't want the job, she's Much happier in her role as a Hierophant Druid than she ever was trying to be a Archdruid before, she'll hold the role until either the two Archdruids get back or one of the other Druids steps up to claim Archdruid, and she'll be glad of it when they do 
So to expand if any of the current Druids want the job speak up really! Iyanna did not find being in charge quite fitting for her, she didn't like for example when she had to put aside her own dislike of the Malarties to make deals with them she'd happily give that job to someone else.
((on top of that I kind of really want to focus on the Eilistraeens with Valar and Erliza wants to get something going in regards to well thieving and anyone else would be better than me in regards to timing really all I have time for with Iyanna for the most part right now would be giving people the tour of the Grove and the Magic Trees.)) Which reminds me....
So to expand if any of the current Druids want the job speak up really! Iyanna did not find being in charge quite fitting for her, she didn't like for example when she had to put aside her own dislike of the Malarties to make deals with them she'd happily give that job to someone else.((on top of that I kind of really want to focus on the Eilistraeens with Valar and Erliza wants to get something going in regards to well thieving and anyone else would be better than me in regards to timing really all I have time for with Iyanna for the most part right now would be giving people the tour of the Grove and the Magic Trees.)) Which reminds me....