diff --git a/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Joybringers.html b/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Joybringers.html index 3e3efe5..75befeb 100644 --- a/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Joybringers.html +++ b/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Joybringers.html @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: Joybringers description: published: true -date: 2024-05-06T20:15:05.423Z +date: 2024-05-06T21:16:47.166Z tags: game-master, callera, clergy of callera, joybringer, joybringers editor: ckeditor dateCreated: 2023-01-06T16:54:34.558Z @@ -21,9 +21,12 @@ dateCreated: 2023-01-06T16:54:34.558Z
The Joybringers tend to be very eccentric and outgoing people, who not only live by Lady Firehair's teachings, but who has an irresistible urge to exude and share it with all others. Its members tend to come from the middle-to-upper classes within Marcandria. Lower class citizens are not turned away, though because the Joybringers tend situate their temples in the finer areas of settlements, most who are in close vicinity to them tend to be from the middle or upper classes. Those of lower class thus tend to have less opportunity to involve themselves with them. Lower class citizens also tend to have fewer possibilities when it comes to pursuing and developing their artistic skills, which means there's a gap in the reality of them and the Joybringers who tend to be engulfed in it.
-The Joybringers are all artists, be that as musicians, painters, singers, sculptures, stylists, poets, dancers, theatre performers, or otherwise. They act as organizers, mentors, and guides in all things artistry and revelry. They are often employed by nobles to teach their children etiquette, artistic literature, and to help them develop their artistic skills. Many burdened by guilt or tragedy also seek out the Joybringers in hopes of regaining their joy of life, with it not being too uncommon for those who have been helped through such hardships ending up as Joybringers themselves.
-Some, though not all, Joybringers have divine powers gifted upon them by Lady Firehair. Those who lead temples often tend to have such gifts, though it is by means mandatory. The Joybringers tend to place much more emphasis on the strength of one's character than the power one has been given. Though, Lady Firehair's favor nonetheless tends to be strongly correlated with the strength of one's character, meaning the two are often one and the same within the Joybringers.
+The Joybringers are typically eccentric and outgoing individuals, known for their highly expressive and dramatic mannerisms. Their whimsical nature and occasional over-the-top behavior can sometimes come across as pompous. This exuberance is a reflection of their commitment to living and sharing Lady Firehair's teachings with every fiber of their being. While all Joybringers engage in religious rites, only a subset possesses actual divine gifts.
+Members come from various facets of Marcandrian society, though most common are bards, artists, musicians, and performers who continue their creative pursuits within the organization. Most Joybringers hail from the middle to upper classes, as their activities often revolve around leisure and luxury—elements less accessible to the lower classes due to financial and time constraints. Located predominantly in affluent areas, Joybringer temples are less accessible to lower-class citizens, though these individuals are nonetheless welcome to join. The organization values alignment with Lady Firehair's tenets and the strength of character over socioeconomic status.
+All Joybringers are artists, engaging in disciplines such as painting, singing, sculpturing, poetry, and theater. They serve as organizers, mentors, and guides in all things related to artistry and revelry. Nobility frequently employs Joybringers to educate their children in etiquette and the arts, helping them refine their skills. Many individuals burdened by guilt or tragedy also seek solace with the Joybringers, hoping to rediscover their zest for life. It is not uncommon for those who have found renewal through the Joybringers' support to join their ranks permanently. Others join for more hedonistic reasons, seeking to live the most euphoric and joyous life possible.
+Membership in the Joybringers can be quite fluid, with members often stepping down from their duties to pursue personal passion projects. Some may embark on journeys in pursuit of passion and never return to the temple. As members age, some transition into more administrative roles, while others may gradually withdraw from active participation due to physical limitations, eventually retaining membership in name only.
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Most noticable about the joybringers from a distance is not their attires, but their mannerism. Over the top, eccentric. Their mannerism can be quite animated, using highly expressive, large, dramatic movements to convey emotions, ideas, or messages when conversing.