docs: update HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Joybringers

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 title: Joybringers
 description: 
 published: true
-date: 2024-05-06T14:25:11.008Z
+date: 2024-05-06T15:21:03.002Z
 tags: game-master, callera, clergy of callera, joybringer, joybringers
 editor: ckeditor
 dateCreated: 2023-01-06T16:54:34.558Z
@@ -55,37 +55,20 @@ dateCreated: 2023-01-06T16:54:34.558Z
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
 <h2>Organization</h2>
-<p>The Joybringers are rather loosely organized, with each temple acting as an independent entity. Different temples will readily cooperate when there's an opportunity for it, but there's never been a higher authority that controls what the Joybringers as a whole will aim for next. Hierarchy within each temple is similarly fluid. Members have ranks, but these are based on seniority and artistic accomplishments, and do not directly translate to authority within the temple. Who leads what endeavor is primarily based on charisma, and on who takes the strongest initiative for said endeavor. You are therefore just as likely to see a novice lead an endeavor that involves more senior members, as you are seeing instances that's the other way around.</p>
-<p>The leader of each temple is typically referred to as the Revelmaster or Revelmistress, with the title following whoever is the leader at the time. Both the position of temple leader, and the administrative roles that assist him/her in operating the temple, are also somewhat fluid in nature, though less so than how regular members swap around roles due to the need for proper training and handover of responsibilities for the temple to continue operating smoothly. Still, it is not uncommon for these roles to jump between certain members frequently, as members step down to pursue a passion project, only to come back afterwards when their replacement is similarly looking to take a step back to pursue their own passion project. The position of Revelmaster/Revelmistress thus similarly tends to rotate between a few members at random intervals, with the occasional new individual entering the rotation, or old one retiring from the position for good.</p>
-<p>Joybringer temples have three ranks below the Revelmaster/Revelmistress: Novice, Aesthete, and Joybringer. Both becoming a novice, and rising in rank, are rather informal. Spend enough time at the temple, and engage enough with the Joybringers for enough time, and you'll eventually just be considered a novice. Similarly, as you gain seniority and have produced artistic achievements, the other members will eventually start seeing you and referring to you as an Aesthete or Joybringer. When the view of the other temple members eventually conforms to seeing you as a higher ranking member, you simple are one. Rank is therefore loose notion within the Joybringers, entirely dependent on what the consensus among the other members are. Members of all ranks may participate in or even lead the planning and/or running of festivities or other social events, partake in or lead services offered by said temple, or take on administrative or financial duties under the Revelmaster/Revelmistress. All members will engage themselves in artistry and services for which they are passionate about, with who leads each service provided often being up to who is most popular among the clientele.&nbsp;</p>
-<p>Paragraph about divine gifts versus rank.</p>
-<p>Joybringers are often given funds by the nobility, and at certain times the Meranzeum, so that they can organize events and provide services that keep the populace happy. They also tend to take some payment for their service, with the money being split between the one who performed the service, the service as a whole, and the temple as a whole.</p>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<p>Ranks:</p>
-<ol>
-  <li>Revelmaster/Revelmistress – This title is held by the current leader of a temple. While a member of any rank is technically eligible to take on the position of Revelmaster/Revelmistress, it is exceedingly rare for anyone to garner enough support and experience within the temple to be considered for the role without already having enough achievements and seniority for the other members to already consider you a Joybringer.</li>
-  <li>Joybringer – the experienced rank-and-file members of the temple.</li>
-  <li>Aesthete – A novice is typically considered an Aesthete once they've been there for a while, have some artistic achievements, participated in at least a handful of event and festivities organized by the Joybringers, and in general is considered by the other members to belong at the temple. How long or how many events they have to participate in varies wildly.</li>
-  <li>Novice</li>
-</ol>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<ul>
-  <li>Hierarchy can be rather fluid. Who leads what &nbsp;activity can change depending on how much fervor and charisma they bring to whatever's going on at the moment (if a group of Joybringers has one leader for planning one activity, then they may have another for the next their partake in, simply because another member had a stronger fervor in how that endeavor should be mete out.). Only the more administrative and financially responsible roles tend to be more rigid, mostly due to these requiring a degree for foresight and planning in order to function properly.</li>
-  <li>The Sunite church's hierarchy was quite loose. The clergy was decentralized and rank was mainly based on artistic feats and seniority. In late 15th century <a href="https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/DR">DR</a>, the ranks were: Novices, Acolytes, Esthetes (confirmed priests), Craefters of the Third Altar, Craefters of the Fourth Altar (and so on, up to Ninth Altar), Philocalist, Archphilocalist, Enrapturand, and High Enrapturand.<a href="https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Church_of_Sune#cite_note-EGTweets-10"><sup>[10]</sup></a></li>
-</ul>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<p>The Joybringers are a loose organization, one in which each temple act independently, keeping only the minimum organizational hierarchy necessary to function. The Joybringers tend to be heavily involved in Marcandrian festivities and revelry, and are often the ones who both plan, organize, and run public events in Marcandria; be that on their own accord or on behalf of either nobles or other influential entities. The Joybringers are passionate and free spirited individuals, all deeply engulfed in artistry, who seek to both teach and show the people how to achieve a fulfilling life, filled with ones joys and passions. While the Meranzeum aids people's financial wellbeing, and the Greenwardens see to their physical health, the Joybringers seek to heal people's souls and to elevate what it should mean and feel to be Marcandrian.</p>
-<p>The Joybringers are most present in the larger population centers in Marcandria, tending to stay in areas with a lot of culture and opportunities to engage with the people. Their massive temples often stand among the most exquisite and luxurious buildings in the cities they're in. The Joybringers do have some presence in the more rural regions of Marcandria as well, though this tends to only consist of one or a few individuals whose decided to put the inhabitants there “under their wings”.</p>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
+<p>The Joybringers operate with a loose organizational structure, with each temple functioning as an independent entity. While different temples collaborate when beneficial, there is no overarching authority dictating their collective actions. The hierarchy within each temple is fluid; members have ranks based on seniority and artistic accomplishments, but these do not necessarily confer authority. Leadership for specific endeavors is often determined by charisma and initiative, allowing even novices to lead projects involving more seasoned members.</p>
+<p>The temple leader, known as the Revelmaster or Revelmistress, is a title that shifts according to current leadership. Positions within temple administration are somewhat more stable, as these roles require some level of training and hand-over to operate smoothly, though they still exhibit flexibility. Individuals may temporarily step down from their roles to pursue personal passion projects, then return, contributing to a dynamic rotation of responsibilities. The position of Revelmaster or Revelmistress often rotates among a few members, occasionally welcoming newcomers or seeing long-standing leaders retire.</p>
+<p>Joybringer temples recognize three main ranks below the Revelmaster or Revelmistress: Novice, Aesthete, and Joybringer. Advancement is informal, based on engagement and recognition by fellow members rather than formal assessments. Over time, as members gain seniority and produce artistic works, their peers begin to acknowledge them as Aesthetes or Joybringers, reflecting a consensus-based approach to ranking.</p>
+<p>Members of all ranks can lead or participate in planning and executing temple activities, ranging from festivities to various services offered by the temple. Leadership in these activities often goes to those most popular among the participants. Not all members possess divine gifts; however, those who embody the tenets of Lady Firehair, demonstrating charisma and a profound connection to art, are more likely to receive such blessings and ascend quickly within the temple ranks.</p>
+<p>Financially, the Joybringers sustain their activities through payments for services and donations from nobility and occasionally the Meranzeum, aimed at fostering public happiness. These funds support the organization of events and expansion of services. Additionally, organizations and influential individuals sometimes hire the Joybringers to manage private events and celebrations, further supporting their mission.</p>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
 <p><strong>Ranks:</strong></p>
-<p>(based on seniority/experience? Based on recognition of accomplishment? Those of lower rank can have some of higher rank “under them” for specific endeavor, as level of authority does not strictly follow rank.)</p>
-<p>Novice</p>
-<p>Aesthete</p>
-<p>Joybringer</p>
-<p>Revelmistress/Revelmaster</p>
+<ol>
+  <li><strong>Revelmaster/Revelmistress</strong> – Leads the temple. While any member can theoretically become Revelmaster or Revelmistress, it typically requires a level of accomplishment and seniority equivalent to that of a Joybringer.</li>
+  <li><strong>Joybringer</strong> – Senior members recognized for their artistic achievements and deep expertise in their chosen disciplines.</li>
+  <li><strong>Aesthete</strong> – Recognized once members have demonstrated involvement and achievement within the temple's activities. The criteria for becoming an Aesthete vary widely.</li>
+  <li><strong>Novice</strong> – Newcomers to the temple, learning and beginning to contribute to its activities.</li>
+</ol>
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
 <h2>Operations and Endeavors</h2>
 <ul>
   <li>Teach etiquette. Performs stylist services,</li>
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   <li>Sunite clergy buy beautiful items of art, sculpture, and handiwork whenever they find it. Sponsoring good artists where necessary and overpaying for such items so as to drive prices up, create more demand, and so increase the supply of things of beauty. This is to be done as often as funds afford and subtlety permits, and in disguise if need be</li>
 </ul>
 <h2>Locations</h2>
+<ul>
+  <li>Bathhouse, salons, syyling-studios, etc often included here.</li>
+</ul>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
 <h2>Relations with other Factions</h2>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>