Entitlements
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The noble orders are a fundamental part of Changeling society. These orders are referred to as "Entitlements," and those who have gained a title are known as "entitled."
An Entitlement may be given to changelings, being a member of an organization. Each has their own history and Entitlements. There is usually a cost associated with becoming a member, either "in game" or a mechanical cost of Glamour and Wyrd.
Advantages
Upon swearing an oath, and therefore joining that order, the changeling gains the benefits of that order. The changeling also gains some changes to their Mien, although its only minor.
Disadvantages
When making dealings with the true fae, a changeling with a title will most probably be noticed before one without. This makes it difficult to avoid the fae.
The Entitlements
Adjudicators of the Wheel
The Adjudicators of the Wheel are firm believers in the principles of fairness and justice. They look at the inequalities in the world and are filled with the need to balance the scales. However, the Judges do not believe in spreading wide-scale social change, at least not by themselves. Instead, they function on a much more personal level. Adjudicators are silent observers and meddlers, a cabal that bears witness to actions and metes out punishments or rewards as they see fit, and takes care that neither their beneficiaries nor their victims can trace their sudden shift in fortunes to anything but simple chance.
Ancient And Accepted Order Of Bridgemasons
Expert creators, these Master Builders can construct houses, statues, and castles without the need of tools or workers.
- (Lords of Summer 109)
Barony Of The Lesser Ones
Defenders and negotiatiors, these Barons and Baronesses deal with the hobgoblins and hedge beasts, peacefully if possible, violently if necessary.
- (Lords of Summer 113)
Bishopric Of Blackbirds
The Bishopric of Blackbirds believe themselves the salvation of the freehold, positioning members to be there when others need them. That is their first stated goal: to assist those poor Lost (which, to most Bishops, constitutes all of them) when necessary.
Bodhisattvas Of The Broken Cage
Spring Court non-conformists, these Agents of Change encourge others to escape the prison of restraint, to become something more.
- (Lords of Summer 43)
Bronze Beylik
These select and groom the rulers of the Court.
- (Winter Masques 146)
Charmed Circle
True leaders, these Kings and Queens demonstrate excellence through exceptional decisions and extraordinary actions.
- (Equinox Road 40)
College Of Worms
Students of fate, these Diviners seek out the threads of destiny to form a picture of the future.
- (CtL 293)
Court Of The Solstice
Embracing the in-between, these Courtiers embody and protect the transitions between the seasons.
- (Lords of Summer 117)
Duchy Of The Icebound Heart
Potent manipulators, these Dukes and Duchesses refuse to let love and grief rule their life, choosing to control others' emotions instead.
- (CtL 297)
Duchy Of Truth And Loss
Fetch hunters, these Dukes and Duchesses seek out and destroy the fae-created imposters.
- (Lords of Summer 121)
Eternal Echoes
Living memories, these Lords and Ladies work to ensure that the Lords of Summert are never forgotten.
- (Lords of Summer 125)
Family of Silent Nights
Dreams are overlooked by many, and mortals fail to even recognize a threat from the mind, but if you can’t trust even your dreams, all that remains is madness. The Family claims to recognize this threat, and to move forever to fight it. They are an ancient order, known throughout history by a hundred names. Everywhere they travel, they are known in legends as guardians against nightmares and protectors of sleep, but this is only part of the story. The Family holds the terrifying power to trap dreams, only to release them later against their enemies.
Guild Of Goldspinners
Offerers of opportunity, these Rumpelstiltzkins can provide wealth, for a price.
- (Lords of Summer 130)
Guild Of The Sacred Journey
Messengers and couriers, these Sacred Couriers will ensure that any accepted delivery arrives at its destination.
- (Lords of Summer 134)
Hedge Wardens
The Hedge Wardens believe there is promise in the Thorns. At the same time, this promise is overshadowed by the vast danger that faces most of those who choose to dare the pathways of the Hedge. Their mission is a simple one, but one that seems insane to many: to tame the local Hedge around the freehold in which they find themselves, to root out and destroy the most dangerous of the region’s Hedge-Beasts, and to keep the trods open so that changelings can escape from Arcadia.
Hound Tribunal
Meters of justice, these Hounds serve justice against those who have wronged the Summer Court.
- (Lords of Summer 63)
Knighthood Of The Dragonslayer
Interrogators and spies, these Cavaleiros defend the greater good, by exposing the wiskedness within.
- (Winter Masques 149)
Knighthood Of Utmost Silence
Experts at subterfuge, these Silent Knights help changelings to disappear without a trace, into a new life.
- (Lords of Summer 102)
Knights Of The Knowledge Of The Tongue
Exotic gourmands, these Knights de Cuisine wage battle in the kitchen, striving for victory of the palate.
- (Lords of Summer 138)
Knights Of The Widow’s Walk
Faceless and nameless, these Sirs and Ladies are the epitome of spies, taking new names ans new faces as necessary.
- (Equinox Road 44)
Legacy Of The Black Apple
Part-beggar and part-diplomat, they interface with the most frightening of enemies, the Gentry, and they negotiate terms. The True Fae can be bound by contracts and pledges just like the Lost. If a Legate can get a Keeper to agree to terms (which are unlikely pleasant but may be more favorable than what was originally “on the table”), then the job is done and the deal is sealed.
Legion Of The Iron Wall
Monitors and defenders of freeholds everywhere, these Legionnaires will stand against their enemies, even at the cost of their own lives.
Lord Sages Of The Unknown Reaches
Scholars and spies, these Lords and Ladies seek to discover the truths of the other supernatural denizens of the World of Darkness.
- (Lords of Summer 147)
Lost Pantheon
Self-proclaimed modern gods, these Ancients embody both the gods of old as well as more modern concepts.
- (Lords of Summer 151)
Magi Of The Gilded Thorn
Explorers of the Hedge, these Magi seek to discover its secrets and take its power as their own.
- (Lords of Summer 82)
Magistrates Of The Wax Mask
Supposed servants, these Magistrates ensure the festivals and events of a freehold are properly enacted.
- (CtL 300)
Margravate Of The Brim
Defenders of the border barches, these Margraves and Margravines protect the freehold while detesting the Courts that rule it.
- (CtL 303)
Office Of Vizieral Counsel
Eternal advisors, these Viziers act as sorceror-advisors to their kings and queens, devoting their magic to their rulers.
- (Equinox Road 52)
Order Of The Hallowed Garden
Reformers and renewers, thes Gardeners strive to create "gardens" where positive ideals can grow while dangerous ones are pruned.
- Source: Swords at Dawn, p.150
Order Of The Oneirophysics
Miraculous physcians, these Dreamhealers can heal even fatal injuries through the art of dream-wielding.
- (Lords of Summer 155)
Parliament Of Victors
Victors through and through, these Noble Champions will succeed at whatever it takes to get what they deserve.
- (Equinox Road 48)
Phantom Tong
Underworld criminals, these Dai Lo foster confusion and chaos to keep the Courtly rulers honest.
- (Winter Masques 143)
Pilgrims Of The Endless Road
Stivers toware personal improvement, these Brothers and Sisters better themselves, often foresaking connections to others in the process.
- (Swords at Dawn 154)
Sacred Band Of The Golden Standard
Warrior poets and glory-hounds, these Gilded Aspirants valiantly protect the freehold, to achieve fame and praise.
- (CtL 306)
Satrapy Of Pearls
Pursuers of happiness, these Satraps embrace the arts of buying bartering and selling to possess or offer whatever they desire.
- (CtL 310)
Scarecrow Ministry
Wielders of fear, these Ministers teach that there are reasons to be afraid by becoming the monsters and urban legends that others fear.
- (CtL 313)
Squires Of The Broken Bough
The Squires spread into freeholds that are facing major threats, or those plagued by corruption and pain. They recruit from those who have lost everything that they cared about — usually to the Others but sometimes due to other causes — and who have no reason left to live, and they give them something worth dying for. Their purpose is simple and straightforward: they will fight so that others can rest, and die so that others will live. Their lives have no other purpose, and every drop of blood shed will be accompanied by rivers of blood from their enemies.
Tolltaker Knighthood
Justified mercenaries, these Knights will accept a bounty provided the cause is just.
Twilight Gleaners
Although most changelings have great power at their disposal, they are still human at heart, and in times of danger or uncertainty they are just as likely to turn to whatever sources of certainty they can find. To these souls seeking guidance, the Twilight Gleaners often seem to be a blessing from the Wyrd. They bring with them assurance that the choices their clients make are guaranteed to success, and such confidence carries many changelings forward on their path.
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