Seekers
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| - | The Seekers were founded around 11 AV, shortly after the construction of [[Lhavit]]. All the libraries that'd ever been were long since immolated, wiped away by the wrath of [[Ivak]]. After conferring with [[Aysel]] and [[Talora]], the city's Ethaefal patrons, it was decided that this travesty should never again come to pass. Through the aid of [[Zintila]] they constructed a library from skyglass, so it might weather even the darkest of storms. Since then it has flourished, accumulating knowledge for over five hundred years. All that wish to borrow from its iridescent halls must first give contribution before they might peruse of what is there. | + | The Seekers were founded around 11 AV, shortly after the construction of [[Lhavit]]. All the libraries that'd ever been were long since immolated, wiped away by the wrath of [[Ivak]]. After conferring with [[Aysel]] and [[Talora]], the city's Ethaefal patrons, it was decided that this travesty should never again come to pass. Through the aid of [[Zintila]] they constructed a library from [[skyglass]], so it might weather even the darkest of storms. Since then it has flourished, accumulating knowledge for over five hundred years. All that wish to borrow from its iridescent halls must first give contribution before they might peruse of what is there. |
The faction itself however, sprang from a bid for organization. Initially, the Seekers were nothing more than librarians, maintaining Bharani's shimmering halls and little else. In 15 AV, [[Eyris]] approached what is considered the very first Seeker and offered them a deal. So long as they completed a set of assigned tasks, they would be rewarded with favor and further, these tasks would uncover what was lost in the cataclysm and hidden throughout the land. The man eagerly agreed. Thus, the religious order was born and since then, those who join are initiated in much the same way. | The faction itself however, sprang from a bid for organization. Initially, the Seekers were nothing more than librarians, maintaining Bharani's shimmering halls and little else. In 15 AV, [[Eyris]] approached what is considered the very first Seeker and offered them a deal. So long as they completed a set of assigned tasks, they would be rewarded with favor and further, these tasks would uncover what was lost in the cataclysm and hidden throughout the land. The man eagerly agreed. Thus, the religious order was born and since then, those who join are initiated in much the same way. | ||
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The Seekers are broken up by rank and department. Very simply, those higher in rank are considered the supervisors of their lesser charges, encouraging growth and maintaining order. Disciples, thrice marked by Eyris, are considered the heads of their assigned departments and work closely with one another to achieve the Seekers' overarching goals. | The Seekers are broken up by rank and department. Very simply, those higher in rank are considered the supervisors of their lesser charges, encouraging growth and maintaining order. Disciples, thrice marked by Eyris, are considered the heads of their assigned departments and work closely with one another to achieve the Seekers' overarching goals. | ||
| - | There are very few restrictions placed on the Seeker. When within the library they are required to wear white, though as they ascend in rank they often don colorful accents to set themselves apart. Seekers are permitted to lead normal lives, to marry and have children and to drink and celebrate along with the rest of the city. They are quite unlike the Shinya in that regard. Their only requirement is to serve the will of Eyris by completing their assigned duties and choosing their ''focus.'' | + | There are very few restrictions placed on the Seeker. When within the library they are required to wear white, though as they ascend in rank they often don colorful accents to set themselves apart. Seekers are permitted to lead normal lives, to marry and have children and to drink and celebrate along with the rest of the city. They are quite unlike the [[Shinya]] in that regard. Their only requirement is to serve the will of Eyris by completing their assigned duties and choosing their ''focus.'' |
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| + | Those who achieve the rank of Sage choose a primary focus for their research. This can literally pertain to any subject throughout the world. They apply for this focus by presenting it to the Disciples and either get approved or denied. Sages sometimes attempt three or four different foci before they're finally approved. The focus is granted based on the abilities of the individual and just how feasible research on the matter can be. | ||
| + | [[File:Seekers.jpg|frame|With my power, I can sense the past.]] | ||
===Ranks=== | ===Ranks=== | ||
'''Novitiate -''' These are the unmarked. They work throughout the various departments, growing their skills until they are approached with the Task. If the Goddess does not approach a Novitiate with their first mark within two seasons, they will be politely asked to leave. | '''Novitiate -''' These are the unmarked. They work throughout the various departments, growing their skills until they are approached with the Task. If the Goddess does not approach a Novitiate with their first mark within two seasons, they will be politely asked to leave. | ||
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===Promotion=== | ===Promotion=== | ||
How to become cooler. | How to become cooler. | ||
Revision as of 22:04, 10 September 2013
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 Knowledge is the path; life is the journey. | |
| Leader | TBD |
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| Population | TBD |
| Most common in | Lhavit |
| Reputation | Scribes, Sages and Explorers |
| Faction gods | Eyris |
| Stronghold | The Bharani Library |
The Seekers are disciples of Eyris, intellectuals dedicated to maintaining and restoring the world's knowledge. They can be anywhere from scribe to spellsword and are often both, trained against the hostile realities of the Unforgiving. They are most renowned for their use of Lykata - the ability to unlock an object's hidden past through its djed.
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Background
The Seekers were founded around 11 AV, shortly after the construction of Lhavit. All the libraries that'd ever been were long since immolated, wiped away by the wrath of Ivak. After conferring with Aysel and Talora, the city's Ethaefal patrons, it was decided that this travesty should never again come to pass. Through the aid of Zintila they constructed a library from skyglass, so it might weather even the darkest of storms. Since then it has flourished, accumulating knowledge for over five hundred years. All that wish to borrow from its iridescent halls must first give contribution before they might peruse of what is there.
The faction itself however, sprang from a bid for organization. Initially, the Seekers were nothing more than librarians, maintaining Bharani's shimmering halls and little else. In 15 AV, Eyris approached what is considered the very first Seeker and offered them a deal. So long as they completed a set of assigned tasks, they would be rewarded with favor and further, these tasks would uncover what was lost in the cataclysm and hidden throughout the land. The man eagerly agreed. Thus, the religious order was born and since then, those who join are initiated in much the same way.
The Seekers are advocates of culture, very often dreamers, and they are intensely fascinated with the past.
Organization
The Seekers are broken up by rank and department. Very simply, those higher in rank are considered the supervisors of their lesser charges, encouraging growth and maintaining order. Disciples, thrice marked by Eyris, are considered the heads of their assigned departments and work closely with one another to achieve the Seekers' overarching goals.
There are very few restrictions placed on the Seeker. When within the library they are required to wear white, though as they ascend in rank they often don colorful accents to set themselves apart. Seekers are permitted to lead normal lives, to marry and have children and to drink and celebrate along with the rest of the city. They are quite unlike the Shinya in that regard. Their only requirement is to serve the will of Eyris by completing their assigned duties and choosing their focus.
Those who achieve the rank of Sage choose a primary focus for their research. This can literally pertain to any subject throughout the world. They apply for this focus by presenting it to the Disciples and either get approved or denied. Sages sometimes attempt three or four different foci before they're finally approved. The focus is granted based on the abilities of the individual and just how feasible research on the matter can be.
Ranks
Novitiate - These are the unmarked. They work throughout the various departments, growing their skills until they are approached with the Task. If the Goddess does not approach a Novitiate with their first mark within two seasons, they will be politely asked to leave.
Neophyte - Newly inducted and blessed with Lykata, the Neophyte chooses a department and begins their work, either taking up residence in the library or continuing to live on their own. They are too young to choose what is called a focus, something reserved for those who two marks or higher. But through their respective fields they begin to discover just what holds their interest.
Sage -
Disciple -
Champion -
Departments
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Promotion
How to become cooler.
How to Join
First rule of Fight Club...
Initiation
Don't talk about Fight Club.
Choosing a Department
Once gnosis-ified, you get to choose your career.
Recommended Skills
Variable
Informative Threads
| References | ||
| The Atlas | City Player's Guide | |
| Bharani Library | The Seekers' HQ | |