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<center>[[image:CTLCourtAutumn.png|75px]] [[image:CTLCourtSpring.png|75px]] [[image:CTLCourtSummer.png|75px]] [[image:CTLCourtWinter.png|75px]] | <center>[[image:CTLCourtAutumn.png|75px]] [[image:CTLCourtSpring.png|75px]] [[image:CTLCourtSummer.png|75px]] [[image:CTLCourtWinter.png|75px]] | ||
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− | + | <span style="font-size:18px">'''[[Regent|The Regent]]'''</span> | |
− | + | <br>[[Fallacy Yankelovich]] | |
− | + | <br>''The Dry Regent from the Court of Sorrow, of the Rangers'' | |
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− | + | <span style="font-size:16px">'''[[Pledgesmith|The Pledgesmith]]'''</span> | |
− | + | <br>[[Sebastian Lund]] | |
− | + | <br>''The Master of Pledges from the Court of Desire, of the House of Janus'' | |
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+ | <span style="font-size:16px">'''[[Adjudicator|The Adjudicators]]'''</span> | ||
+ | <br>[[The Knighthood of the Purest Light]] | ||
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+ | <span style="font-size:16px">'''[[Nemesis|The Nemesis]]'''</span> | ||
+ | <br>[[Iago]] | ||
+ | <br>''The Courtless Nemesis, of the Rangers'' | ||
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+ | <span style="font-size:18px">'''The Storm'''</span> | ||
+ | <br>The Wet Season, of Fear and Wrath | ||
+ | |colspan=2|[[Image:BrisLost-Drought.png]] | ||
+ | <span style="font-size:18px">'''The Drought'''</span> | ||
+ | <br>The Dry Season, of Sorrow and Desire | ||
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+ | |width=25%|[[Image:BrisLost-Summer.png]] | ||
+ | <br><span style="font-size:16px">Summer</span> | ||
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+ | <br>'''[[Zhenya Poslavska]]''' | ||
+ | <br>''Estival Sovereign'' | ||
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+ | [[William Arthur Rivers]] | ||
+ | <br>''Summer's Tongue'' | ||
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+ | [[Lachlan]] | ||
+ | <br>''Man-At-Arms'' | ||
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+ | [[Captain Alexander Cross]] | ||
+ | <br>''Man-At-Arms'' | ||
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+ | [[Ruby]] | ||
+ | <br>''Sentry of Summer's Vigil'' | ||
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+ | [[Finn]] | ||
+ | <br>''Mud Grunt'' | ||
+ | |width=25%|[[Image:BrisLost-Autumn.png]] | ||
+ | <br><span style="font-size:16px">Autumn</span> | ||
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+ | <br>'''[[Alessandro Trabocchi]]''' | ||
+ | <br>''Pale Sovereign'' | ||
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+ | [[Black Rook]] | ||
+ | <br>''Lord Scrivener and Magister of Nightmares'' | ||
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+ | [[Hayley Le Quin]] | ||
+ | <br>''Fool of First Frost'' | ||
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+ | [[Adam Winnick]] | ||
+ | <br>''Paladin of Shadows'' | ||
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+ | [[Jax Quinn]] | ||
+ | <br>''Paladin of Shadows'' | ||
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+ | [[Ivy Amaryllis]] | ||
+ | <br>''Barrow-Tender'' | ||
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+ | |width=25%|[[Image:BrisLost-Winter.png]] | ||
+ | <br><span style="font-size:16px">Winter</span> | ||
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+ | <br>'''[[Leon Manderley]]''' | ||
+ | <br>''Hibernal Sovereign'' | ||
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+ | [[Erebus]] | ||
+ | <br>''Silent Knight'' | ||
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+ | [[Fallacy Yankelovich]] | ||
+ | <br>''Archer of the Lonely March'' | ||
+ | |width=25%|[[Image:BrisLost-Spring.png]] | ||
+ | <br><span style="font-size:16px">'''Spring'''</span> | ||
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+ | <br>'''[[Mother Lupa]]''' | ||
+ | <br>''Vernal Sovereign'' | ||
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+ | [[Sebastian Lund]] | ||
+ | <br>''Searce'' | ||
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+ | <br><span style="font-size:16px">The Courtless</span> | ||
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+ | <br>[[Iago]] | ||
+ | <br>''Margravate of the Brim'' | ||
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+ | [[Jonathon Cross]] | ||
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+ | [[Sesha]] | ||
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+ | [[Neko Nyan]] | ||
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==Freehold Pledges== | ==Freehold Pledges== | ||
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− | The swearing of the Freehold Pledge is a day long affair, filled with | + | The swearing of the Freehold Pledge is a day long affair, filled with arcane ritual, spirited competition, revelry, and, as always, story-telling, all of which change year to year. Even the wording of the pledge is constantly being updated. The latest version of the pledge sworn is follows. |
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<center>I swear, by this Bloodthisty Artifact of the First Queen of Summer. | <center>I swear, by this Bloodthisty Artifact of the First Queen of Summer. | ||
In the presence of The Nemesis, before all the Free Lost who have fallen before me. | In the presence of The Nemesis, before all the Free Lost who have fallen before me. | ||
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I shall render unto him my Loyalty and Subservience. | I shall render unto him my Loyalty and Subservience. | ||
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− | + | ===By The Monarchs and Regent=== | |
<center>I swear, upon this Merciless Weapon, of the First Queen of Summer. | <center>I swear, upon this Merciless Weapon, of the First Queen of Summer. | ||
In the presence of the Nemesis, before all the Free Lost who have fallen before me. | In the presence of the Nemesis, before all the Free Lost who have fallen before me. | ||
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I accept your Loyalty and pledge my own. | I accept your Loyalty and pledge my own. | ||
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'''[[Preston Wildthorne]]''' - Spring Court recluse<br> | '''[[Preston Wildthorne]]''' - Spring Court recluse<br> | ||
− | '''[[Garm]]''' - Far Strider Ogre, nominally one of the Rangers <br> | + | '''[[Garm]]''' - Far Strider Ogre, nominally one of the Rangers<br> |
− | '''[[Clifford]]''' - Spring Court Wizened <br> | + | '''[[Clifford]]''' - Spring Court Wizened<br> |
'''[[Annette]]''' - Psychology expert, member of the [[Information Network]] Motley | '''[[Annette]]''' - Psychology expert, member of the [[Information Network]] Motley | ||
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[[Category:Brisbane]] [[Category:Brisbane Lost]] | [[Category:Brisbane]] [[Category:Brisbane Lost]] |
Revision as of 01:41, 20 November 2013
"You guys don't have multiple seasons. For half the year, it's fucking hot, and for the other half... it's fucking hot, and it rains a lot.
Introduction
In Brisbane, they say, the seasons don't vary like they do in Europe. There's times when the heat is dry, and harsh winds blow, sucking the moisture from your skin and mouth, and at other times, rain pours down in thick sheets, swallowing up houses as people wait for rescue, and the heat still doesn't let up. Some Changelings like to point to the rise of the Summer Tyrant, Tros ti̱s Kataigídas, and claim the unending heat is a legacy of his fierce rule. Others claim that it's always been such, and the Courts have never had such problems. And while they argue, the violent, tropical weather of the North continues.
Brisbane is a Freehold fractured and split; a political hotbed of mistrust and tension that's barely held together due to the threat of the Others. On one side stands the Storm: consisting of Summer and Autumn, they value action and progress. The other consists of the Drought, an alliance of Winter and Spring, who prefer being happy and safe. One side wants to see the Freehold's holdings expand, while the other prefer holding onto what they have. While there is some variation in the ideologies of the two groups, the lines are fairly clearly drawn, and few step over or avoid the conflict without being mistrusted.
The Court
Position Holders
The Regent Fallacy Yankelovich, The Wet Regent, of the Court of Sorrow.
The Pledgesmith: Sebastian Lund, of the Court of Desire.
The Adjudicators: The Knighthood of the Shining Light
Nemesis: Iago, Margravate of the Brim
Monarchs
While the Regent nominally leads the Freehold, there's little doubt that the true power within the Freehold lies within the fractious Monarchs. They are the true rulers of the Freehold, respectful, powerful leaders of their Great Courts. While they've voluntarily granted Regency to a ruler, so the Freehold can continue to stand, they still advise, manipulate, and bicker between themselves.
Most importantly, the Monarchs don't just install a Regent - they're also the only ones able to remove someone from the position by unanimous vote.
- Zhenya Poslavska of the Iron Spear, The Crimson Queen of the Court of Wrath.
- Alessandro Trabocchi of the Leaden Mirror, The Ashen King of the Court of Fear.
- Leon Manderley of the Silent Arrow, The Onyx King of the Court of Sorrow.
- Mother Lupa of the Antler Crown, The Emerald Queen of the Court of Desire.
Structure of the Freehold
The Regent
The Adjudicators
The Nemesis
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The Storm
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The Drought
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William Arthur Rivers
Lachlan
Captain Alexander Cross
Ruby
Finn
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Black Rook
Hayley Le Quin
Adam Winnick
Jax Quinn
Ivy Amaryllis
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Erebus
Fallacy Yankelovich
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Sebastian Lund
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Freehold Pledges
The swearing of the Freehold Pledge is a day long affair, filled with arcane ritual, spirited competition, revelry, and, as always, story-telling, all of which change year to year. Even the wording of the pledge is constantly being updated. The latest version of the pledge sworn is follows.
The Freehold
In the presence of The Nemesis, before all the Free Lost who have fallen before me. To The Glorious Monarchs of my Beloved Freehold and their Rightful Regent.
I swear that I shall be faithful to my Liege, to cause him no harm unjustly And to give of my skills to the best of my ability for the good of the freehold. To obey the Laws and the Orders of the Freehold to the best of my ability. I shall render unto him my Loyalty and Subservience.
Should I be forsworn, may Justice be Swift and Abominable.By The Monarchs and Regent
In the presence of the Nemesis, before all the Free Lost who have fallen before me. May the First Monarchs witness and Sanctify my most solemn Oath.
I swear to treat The Lost of Brisbane righteously and to shield them from harm. To guide their abilities with wisdom to the deeper glory of the Freehold. To uphold the Laws and to Rule with Honour and Pride. I accept your Loyalty and pledge my own.
Should I be forsworn, may Rest or Contentment never find me, and my Fate be cruelly ended.Well Known Locals
Freehold Members
The Librarian - A creature of unfathomable knowledge, possibly a changeling
Preston Wildthorne - Spring Court recluse
Garm - Far Strider Ogre, nominally one of the Rangers
Clifford - Spring Court Wizened
Annette - Psychology expert, member of the Information Network Motley
Known Loyalists
Jack Rover - A relentless Beastkin Headhunter.
Grant - A Stonebones brawler, not much of a talker, but hits like a train.
Chris Wavefall - A beautiful Fairest descriptions of her vary greatly.
Greg Weisman - A darkling lurkglider, a gargoyle like man. Genuinly seems unhappy with what he's doing.
Elise - A spider skitterskulk, sensual and deadly. You never see her coming until you feel the bite.
Tyson - A mist elemental, a beautiful charming man. Very hard to dislike.
Cain - Little is known about this wizened.
The Groundskeeper - A changeling first seen coming from the direction of Stradbroke Island, a presumed Loyalist.
Outsiders
Walker - A Free Changeling of the "South" Court. Without Motley or Freehold Pledge, not to be trusted.
Blunt - Claims to be a Werewolf and no-one really wants to argue with him.
Nathaniel Rockwell - One of The Mad, Nathaniel lives out in the hedge and seems to hear about everything eventually.
Dead or Taken
The Summer Tyrant - The Savior of the Lost, and the most hated Lost in the Freehold's History.