The Joybringers worship Lady Firehair, the goddess of art, beauty, love, joy, passion, and revelry. A lot of her tenants, and the beliefs of the Joybringers, centers around the propagation of these tenants. The Joybringers' endeavors therefore very much align with one or more of these tenants.
-The Joybringers are very much indulgers of the beliefs they hold. They do not simply preach Lady Firehair's message, but tend to live deeply engrossed in it. They are therefore people who very much want to experience events filled with beauty, passion, and love; and who seek to constantly surround themselves in beauty and revelry. A Joybringer's spare time is thus often spent either practicing their artistic skills both to the services and project they are involved with and entirely separate ones, or they indulge in their own desires--most often together with fellow temple members and other associates. They are very much indulgers of life's wonders and pleasures. Joybringer temples tend to have private chambers where they can enjoy good wine, food, games, and whatever other indulgences or hedonistic actions that may strike them or their company fancy. Life as a Joybringer is a life where one always chase one's desires, which as Joybringers often involves the effort of spreading the euphoria they themselves seek.
-The joybringers tend to be very visible in the Marcandrian settlements that host their temples. They are front and center of basically any celebration and festival, where they act as planners, organizers, conferenciers, and entertainers. While a celebration or festival is often initiated by some other party, it is often the Joybringers who are tasked with everything that needs to be done to make it happen, and to make it a success. it is typically rather hard for event-goers not to be familiar with the Joybringers, as their members tend to scatter about the event-grounds where they drag in anyone and everyone to partake in and enjoy the festivities.
-Aside from the larger festivals and celebrations they are employed to organize and lead, the Joybringers also tend to keep a constant stream of smaller self-initiated events going in the settlements. This can be the gathering of musicians for a street performance, an open invitation to come paint with them in one of the settlement's parks, or an open day where everyone can come partake in one of their services for free. The Joybringers will often have a few members practice an artistic skill near their temple, where curious passersby are encouraged to come try it out right there at the spot. The Joybringers also run and sponsor numerous theaters in Marcandria, with it not being uncommon for the ruling nobility to have theatres built for the Joybringers, which they then operate and organize performances made by both themselves and independent troupes.
-It is also common for Joybringer temples, particularly the larger ones, to operate a bathhouse. Services here will include both communal and more private bathing and washing areas. Many of these also tend to include smaller mineral and herbal baths.
+The Joybringers worship Lady Firehair, the goddess of art, beauty, love, joy, passion, and revelry. Consequently, their endeavors align closely with these tenets. As active practitioners of their beliefs, the Joybringers immerse themselves in experiences filled with beauty, passion, and love, striving to perpetually surround themselves with revelry and aesthetic delight. A Joybringer's life is devoted to the pursuit of artistic mastery, indulging personal desires—often in the company of fellow temple members—and reveling in life’s wonders and pleasures. Their temples often house private chambers for enjoying fine wine, exquisite meals, games, and other hedonistic pursuits, embodying a life dedicated to chasing one's desires and spreading the euphoria they cherish.
+In Marcandrian settlements that host their temples, the Joybringers are a prominent presence, often taking center stage in any celebration or festival. Whether planning, organizing, or entertaining, they are integral to the success of these events. It is common for event-goers to become well-acquainted with the Joybringers, as their members actively engage attendees, encouraging everyone to participate in the festivities.
+Beyond large festivals, the Joybringers continuously initiate smaller events to maintain a vibrant community spirit. These range from street performances by musicians to interactive art sessions in local parks, and open days offering free access to their services. Members frequently practice artistic skills near their temples, inviting passersby to join and try their hand at various arts. The Joybringers also manage and sponsor numerous theaters in Marcandria, often operating venues constructed by the nobility specifically for their use, showcasing performances by both their own members and independent troupes.
+Larger Joybringer temples typically operate bathhouses, providing a range of bathing experiences from communal to private, along with specialized mineral and herbal baths. Independently of these bathhouses, all temples offer a comprehensive suite of styling and beauty services, which include hair styling, barber services, clothes styling and tailoring, makeup application, and skincare treatments. They also develop and sell perfumes and provide mentoring in proper etiquette and manners. These beauty services are available for a fee, although the temples occasionally host open days where services are offered for free. Each of these offerings is designed to help individuals discover and enhance their personal aesthetics, rooted in the belief that true happiness stems from self-appreciation and acceptance.
+Artistry is a cornerstone of every Joybringer's life, with each member deeply engaged in at least one artistic discipline, including painting, sculpting, poetry, dancing, singing, and music. The temples offer mentoring and workshops to encourage public engagement with the arts. Nobility and other affluent individuals often enlist Joybringers to instruct their children in etiquette, arts, and personal grooming, ensuring they present themselves attractively and confidently as they mature. Additionally, the Joybringers actively support the arts by frequently sponsoring and purchasing art, ornaments, and other beautiful wares. They often willingly overpay to drive up market prices, thereby increasing demand and encouraging a greater supply of beautiful objects. Consequently, their temples are adorned with an extensive collection of exquisite items amassed since their founding.
+The Joybringers also perform a range of ceremonial services, most notably weddings, coming of age ceremonies, and naming ceremonies. Although they often collaborate with the Meranzeum and the Greenwardens—the clergies for Marcandria's other goddesses—the Joybringers typically orchestrate the festivities that accompany these ceremonies, ensuring each event is a memorable celebration of life's significant milestones.
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Bathhouses, salons, styling-studios, fashion services, etiquette and mannerism mentors.
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Mentoring for artistic skills.
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indulging in their own desires
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Tend to indulge in what they see as the joys and pleasures of life. Temples thus often have chambers for its members where they can indulge in good wine, fine food, and whatever other hedonistic indulgences may strike them fancy.
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