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=Important notes=
 
=Important notes=
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* If you're new to the sphere, we strongly recommend you read this [[Changeling the Dreaming Primer]] before proceeding further. This will give you an idea what to expect.
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* '''We are in the process of converting everything to Changeling 20th Anniversary. If you find something that has not been updated, open a +request so staff can look into it.'''<br>
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* Increasing Title to 3 and keeping it there is subject to '+policy pc leadership'. Taking it in chargen requires 3+ ''approved'' PCs (new or existing) OOCly agreeing ahead of time to join your household/motley.
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* Sidhe (both varieties) are limited to either followers of a previously approved sidhe, or leaders with 3+ advance supporters as above.
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* Title cannot be taken in chargen above 1.  Any increases are at staff discretion post approval.
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* Sidhe (both varieties) are open ONLY at staff discretion.
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** See [[Changeling Birthrights|Birthrights]] wiki page for list of open kiths.  Anything not listed is not currently available.
 
* [[Banned_Concepts#Changeling|KinFae (Kithain + Kinfolk)]] are currently closed as of June 2021.   
 
* [[Banned_Concepts#Changeling|KinFae (Kithain + Kinfolk)]] are currently closed as of June 2021.   
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* Shadow Court is currently closed.
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* Kiths we will approve are limited to the 13 Common ones at this time.  Any others are at staff discretion only.
 
* The Seelie and Unseelie Court are ''not'' deadly enemies. They have philosophical differences, and individuals may dislike each other individually, but as groups they still work together and it isn't a big deal. Their real enemies are (a) the Dauntain and other forces of Banality, and (b) the Shadow Court.
 
* The Seelie and Unseelie Court are ''not'' deadly enemies. They have philosophical differences, and individuals may dislike each other individually, but as groups they still work together and it isn't a big deal. Their real enemies are (a) the Dauntain and other forces of Banality, and (b) the Shadow Court.
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* Commoners can enter houses. To begin as a member of a house, you need to follow the same rules as a Sidhe; you need to either be sponsored into an existing household or come in with 3+ new characters (who can also be of the household).
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* Commoners can enter houses. Please set a +note as to how that happened.
 
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Choose concept, court (set as both Faction and Court), Legacy Seelie, Legacy Unseelie, house (if any), seeming and kith
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'''Choose the following:'''
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* House rule: When open, Autumn Sidhe (C20) are allowed and are listed as such on +sheet; Arcadian Sidhe are just "Sidhe" on +sheet
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* '''Concept'''
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* Shadow Court: set Faction = Unseelie, Court = Shadow
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* '''Court''' - Either '''Seelie''' or '''Unseelie''' ''(set as both Faction and Court for code reasons)''
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* '''[[Legacies|Legacy Seelie, Legacy Unseelie]]''' ''(Nature and Demeanor are not used)''
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* '''House''' ''(if any)''
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* '''Seeming''' - also set a +note titled ''Seeming Bonus'' if Wilder
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* '''Kith'''
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* '''[[Threshold & Antithesis|Threshold]]''' (Optional) ''(Musing/Ravaging)''
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** Use ''+selfstat Threshold=Musing/Create Hope'' or ''+selfstat Threshold=Ravaging/Destroy Love''
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** Set a +note as well please (Add what sort of thing within your chosen Threshold that your PC regularly does in general)
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** If your PC would use both Musing and Ravaging, list both in the +note.  Only the most commonly used on in vitals.
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* '''[[Threshold & Antithesis|Antithesis]]''' set as a +note please
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* '''House rule:''' Sidhe kith is open by Staff discretion only.  If choosing one, Autumn Sidhe (C20) are listed as such on +sheet; Arcadian Sidhe are just "Sidhe" on +sheet
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[[Changeling Birthrights|Birthrights]]: If your kith birthrights and/or house boon include an attribute or ability bonus, don't add it yourself, ask staff to set a +effect instead.
  
 
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| [[Arts]] || 3 || 5
 
| [[Arts]] || 3 || 5
 
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| [[Realms]] || 5 || 3
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| [[Realms]] || 5 || 2
 
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| [[Backgrounds]] || 5 || 1
 
| [[Backgrounds]] || 5 || 1
 
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|-
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| Glamour || by seeming || 3 (Max 8)
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| Banality || 3 (4 for House Liam) || Changes due to RP
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| Glamour || 4 || 3 (Max 8)
 
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| Willpower || by seeming || 1 (Max 8)
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| Willpower || 4 || 1 (Max 8)
 
|-
 
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| Freebies || 15
 
| Freebies || 15
 
|}
 
|}
  
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* House rule: C20 arts are allowed
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'''[[Changeling/Backgrounds|Backgrounds]]:'''
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** Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
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* [[Character Generation/Changeling Companions|Companion - Building Stats Guide]]
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** Contract, Dragon's Ire, "Oneiromancy (art)"
 
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* [[Character Generation/Changeling Companions|Companion stats]]
 
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* Prestige (Shadow Court): 3+ grants Title 1, 4+ grants Resources 3
 
 
* Sidhe of House Beaumayn are +1 Remembrance (Book of Lost Houses 21)
 
* Sidhe of House Beaumayn are +1 Remembrance (Book of Lost Houses 21)
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* [[Changeling/Backgrounds#Title|Title]]: Limited to 1 at chargen. See more details on [[Changeling/Backgrounds#Title|Changeling/Backgrounds]] page.
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Record beginning Glamour, Willpower and Banality as determined by your seeming.
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'''Seemings:'''
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* In C20, Seemings reflect his/her outlook on her life as a changeling and the Dreaming in general. While often tied to her mortal age, changelings can be any seeming at any age.  See ''WW92041 Changeling: the Dreaming (20th Anniversary) pg.#83–87''
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* '''Set +note for Seeming bonus based on the following:'''
  
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Seeming !! Glamour !! Willpower !! Banality !! Description
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! Seeming !! Bonus !! Description
 
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| Childling || 5 || 1 || 1 || Though you are little more than a child in mind and body, no one can deny the wisdom behind your eyes. '''NOTE: As PCs must be at least 18 years of age, we DO NOT allow Childling PCs.'''
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| Childling || +1 Glamour || Childlings view the world with wide-eyed wonder. '''NOTE: As PCs must be at least 18 years of age, and Childlings are at least mentally underage, if not physically, we DO NOT allow Childling PCs.'''
 
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| Wilder || 4 || 2 || 3 || You are a teenager in attitude and appearance. Radical and experimental, you chase after the stuff of new dreams. '''NOTE: PCs must be at least 18 years of age.'''
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| Wilder || +1 Glamour OR +1 Willpower (set +note) || Wilders are seekers of adventure.  
 
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| Grump || 3 || 5 || 5 || You are a full-grown adult, seen by most changelings as "over the hill." Despite this, you are respected.
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| Grump || +1 Willpower || Grumps are builders and keepers of tradition.
 
|}
 
|}
  
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* Sidhe of House Liam are +1 Banality (CtD 110)
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'''Note kith Birthrights and Frailties.''' If they affect your mortal seeming, then they're recorded via permanent +effect (ask staff to set these).
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Note kith Birthrights and Frailties. If they affect your mortal seeming, then they're recorded via permanent +effect (ask staff to set these).
 
  
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! Kith !! Birthright !! +effect?
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! Kith !! Birthright +effect(s) !! For use in Autumn realm
 
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| Ghille dhu (wilder) || +1 Appearance, +1 Strength || Yes
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| Piskey || +1 Dexterity ||  
 
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| Piskey || +1 Dexterity || Yes
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| Satyr || +1 Stamina ||  
 
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| Satyr || +1 Stamina || Yes
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| Sidhe || +2 Appearance || Only with Seeming's Blessing merit
 
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| Sidhe || +2 Appearance (only +1 for non-Arcadian Scathach) || Only with Seeming's Blessing merit
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| Troll || +1 Strength/+1 Health per oath || Only with Seeming's Blessing merit
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{| class="wikitable"
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! House !! Boon +effect(s)
 
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| Sidhe (House Leanhaun) || +1 Charisma || Yes
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| Beaumayn || +1 Perception
 
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| Troll || +1 (wilder) / +2 (grump) Strength || Only with Seeming's Blessing merit
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| Leanhaun || +1 Charisma
 
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| Troll || +1 (wilder) / +2 (grump) health || No (Seeming's Blessing = increase permanent value instead)
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| Scathach || +1 Brawl, +1 Melee
 
|}
 
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For those who don't have the books, here is an invaluable resource.  [https://web.archive.org/web/20190819110425/http://changeling.wenchipedia.com/]
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* '''Descriptions:'''  Be sure to set both your standard Autumn World (Mortal) Description, as well as your Fae Mien.  To se at Fae Mien, use: ''&faedesc me=Description''  - many people use color to set this mien apart from the mortal one. We recommend also adding a line break or two at the beginning to be sure they are separated.(%r)
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::'''Realities:'''
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After approval, you will need to look into ''+help +rsee'' and ''+help +rexist''.  You need both turned on for FAE to be able to see any descriptions of the fae reality/Dreaming, as well as be seen (your &faedesc).
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[[Category:Changeling]]
 
[[Category:Changeling]]

Latest revision as of 13:46, 18 October 2024

Important notes

  • We are in the process of converting everything to Changeling 20th Anniversary. If you find something that has not been updated, open a +request so staff can look into it.
  • Title cannot be taken in chargen above 1. Any increases are at staff discretion post approval.
  • Sidhe (both varieties) are open ONLY at staff discretion.
    • See Birthrights wiki page for list of open kiths. Anything not listed is not currently available.
  • KinFae (Kithain + Kinfolk) are currently closed as of June 2021.
  • Shadow Court is currently closed.
  • Kiths we will approve are limited to the 13 Common ones at this time. Any others are at staff discretion only.
  • The Seelie and Unseelie Court are not deadly enemies. They have philosophical differences, and individuals may dislike each other individually, but as groups they still work together and it isn't a big deal. Their real enemies are (a) the Dauntain and other forces of Banality, and (b) the Shadow Court.
  • Commoners can enter houses. Please set a +note as to how that happened.

Choose the following:

  • Concept
  • Court - Either Seelie or Unseelie (set as both Faction and Court for code reasons)
  • Legacy Seelie, Legacy Unseelie (Nature and Demeanor are not used)
  • House (if any)
  • Seeming - also set a +note titled Seeming Bonus if Wilder
  • Kith
  • Threshold (Optional) (Musing/Ravaging)
    • Use +selfstat Threshold=Musing/Create Hope or +selfstat Threshold=Ravaging/Destroy Love
    • Set a +note as well please (Add what sort of thing within your chosen Threshold that your PC regularly does in general)
    • If your PC would use both Musing and Ravaging, list both in the +note. Only the most commonly used on in vitals.
  • Antithesis set as a +note please
  • House rule: Sidhe kith is open by Staff discretion only. If choosing one, Autumn Sidhe (C20) are listed as such on +sheet; Arcadian Sidhe are just "Sidhe" on +sheet


Birthrights: If your kith birthrights and/or house boon include an attribute or ability bonus, don't add it yourself, ask staff to set a +effect instead.

Stat Baseline Freebies per additional dot
Attributes 1 in each + 7/5/3 5
Abilities 13/9/5 2
Arts 3 5
Realms 5 2
Backgrounds 5 1
Banality 3 (4 for House Liam) Changes due to RP
Glamour 4 3 (Max 8)
Willpower 4 1 (Max 8)
Freebies 15

Backgrounds:


Seemings:

  • In C20, Seemings reflect his/her outlook on her life as a changeling and the Dreaming in general. While often tied to her mortal age, changelings can be any seeming at any age. See WW92041 Changeling: the Dreaming (20th Anniversary) pg.#83–87
  • Set +note for Seeming bonus based on the following:
Seeming Bonus Description
Childling +1 Glamour Childlings view the world with wide-eyed wonder. NOTE: As PCs must be at least 18 years of age, and Childlings are at least mentally underage, if not physically, we DO NOT allow Childling PCs.
Wilder +1 Glamour OR +1 Willpower (set +note) Wilders are seekers of adventure.
Grump +1 Willpower Grumps are builders and keepers of tradition.

Note kith Birthrights and Frailties. If they affect your mortal seeming, then they're recorded via permanent +effect (ask staff to set these).

Kith Birthright +effect(s) For use in Autumn realm
Piskey +1 Dexterity
Satyr +1 Stamina
Sidhe +2 Appearance Only with Seeming's Blessing merit
Troll +1 Strength/+1 Health per oath Only with Seeming's Blessing merit


House Boon +effect(s)
Beaumayn +1 Perception
Leanhaun +1 Charisma
Scathach +1 Brawl, +1 Melee


  • Descriptions: Be sure to set both your standard Autumn World (Mortal) Description, as well as your Fae Mien. To se at Fae Mien, use: &faedesc me=Description - many people use color to set this mien apart from the mortal one. We recommend also adding a line break or two at the beginning to be sure they are separated.(%r)


Realities:

After approval, you will need to look into +help +rsee and +help +rexist. You need both turned on for FAE to be able to see any descriptions of the fae reality/Dreaming, as well as be seen (your &faedesc).

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