A letter is sent out to the Factions. It is an official document stamped by the Fraternity. It reads as follows;
wrote:Ladies and Gentlemen
I, on behalf of the Fraternity of Order as Bureau Chief of Interfaction Affairs, am organizing a summit to discuss the current state of affairs of the city, the Factions that exist here, their responsibilities and their obligations to this city. As of late there has been much inconsistency and uncertainty in how the city is managed and who has what jurisdictions.
If you would like to participate in this summit, to openly discuss these issues and perhaps put many grievances to rest, please appear in Conference room 23 at the city courts in two daysÂ’ time. It is likely that the Summit will take several days so whomever you assign to represent you should have a clear calendar for that time. Please come prepared to speak openly and without threat. No weapons, armors or other such things will be permitted by any attendees.
I look forward to open discussion with you all and hope to see your Factions well represented.
Bureau Chief 4, Garen Seph Fraternity of Order
///now, the ooc disclaimer. This is my first step in trying to solve the issues of “who gets to do what” in the city. It pops up from time to time that some things are viewed as imbalanced in rights and responsibilities. So… let’s work it out IC. Please keep it civil and IC and let’s have some fun with it. This is not going to be an “It’s us against them - Let’s screw the Triad as much as we can!” summit, it’s going to be a “let’s work this out to everyone’s benefit” summit. Represent your Factions but be professional. Two characters per faction is permitted to allow more people to join but please keep it to one faction per player. Don’t try to represent two factions with one person just because they play multiples or alts. Make a choice and stick with it.
One thing I donÂ’t want is for people to RP this Summit (or any part of it) in game until itÂ’s finished. No side deals unless itÂ’s stated that ((X and Y meet during a recess or in the evening between sittings or they stand off to the side and chat or pass a note)). LetÂ’s play fair.
Charae would put in to attend the summit, adjusting her schedule to allow the time to do so. As for who would accompany her, she had a number of good Justices to pick from that may or may not want to take part.
She would send the messages out according to seniority to see which one wanted to attend.
The lesser doomlord Mauric arrived at the appointed date. Wearing a long tattered black robe filled with holes and tears. The lower part of his face visible the upper hidden by a cowl. The pleasant mien he usually wore was replaced with a dour sinister expression. Awaiting to be let into the room
((Shouldn't these things be drawn from sourcebook materials rather than reformed into a homebrew that will likely cause a lot confusion and leave no room for DM/EM event friendly interpretations? Just a thought.))
On hearing of the summit, Sasha pesters anyone whose anybody in the Festhall, asking who is going, and whether she can go. Once satisfied that its alright, she clears out her schedule, and shows up to the summit in her best dark blue dress.
((Cat would love this but as Garen has the Fraternity covered and there won't be a dustie there otherwise...
Knowing that many of The Mortuary's luminaries care little for the cages's political wheeling and dealing Emila goes herself. She sends an open invitation through the ranks of The Dead for someone to accompany her but she does not hold her breath, at least not metaphorically for a response. She would arrive in her Faction's hooded robes her usual quirky manner gone her face an unblinking emotionless mask that only an undead can muster.
Kiera responds to Charae's summons and attends the summons, decked in her red and black armor and bearing her badge. She's quiet and stoic as usual when she arrives.
Kala accepted to participate but mentioned to all the other factions that weren't in the Triad that a more neutral place, like the hall of speakers would be far more convenient in order to avoid the Guvners getting the prestige and exposure to have all the factions running at their door.
//Quoting the below just for people's information. DM's will ideally step in for under-represented factions. Please keep the discussion IC otherwise.
Hydra,Nov 28 2014 wrote:
Darkrob,Nov 28 2014 wrote:
wrote:By this do you mean that here we might be able to change the role they have in the city expand their spheres of influence etc or to lay the ground work for this to happen in the future? Or is it just so we all know what our respective factioneers should be doing?
///Some spheres might change, yes.... depending on how well negotiations go. The intent is to try to get other factions involved in some way and to expand their playability. If that means more responsibilities, then we'll try to work it out... but it's gotta be IC.
Slowly, as people arrived, Garen would greet them with a handshake and a polite thank you for attending. He would direct them to a table at the end of the room that contained refreshments and light drinks. Other than polite small talk, he would keep his conversing to a minimum.
