Fate's Harvest/Wayhouse

Waykeepers They know who is in the Freehold and who isn't. They know who offers their services for what, and which types of people they are allowed to tell of it. They know what the other subgroups do, and who leads them. They know the Councillors, and how to find them. They know the laws of Hospitality like the backs of their hands. In short, it is the responsibility of the Waykeepers to be the public face of the Freehold, to serve as guides and go-betweens, to act as diplomats with strangers and visitors, and to serve as messengers to other Freeholds, wherever they may be. Most importantly, they know what they are, and aren't, allowed to say. Waykeepers are often members of the other Freehold subgroups, and it is a position with a fair amount of risk and visibility. History One of the first groups formed by the fledgling Freehold, the keepers of the Wayhouse have, to date, been instrumental in smoothing the way among the few and scattered Lost already present in the valley when Fate's Harvest formed. As of September 2016, they have yet to face their first true challenge. Requirements to Join Recruits are expected to have a working knowledge of how to keep their feet out of their mouths when dealing with strangers. In mechanical terms, this probably translates to at least a few dots scattered through Social skills which don't relate to terrifying people and pissing them off. A good understanding of Freehold law is also a requirement, along with a firm grasp on precisely what is, and isn't, permissible by the pledge all members swear. Non-Changeling members of the Freehold may join, but may never hold rank above Waykeeper. Rank Structure Waylord Influence: 5 The Waylord (or Waylady) is responsible for the leadership and coordination of all other Waykeepers, and holds a seat upon the Freehold Council. He or she is responsible for hosting monthly meetings, and for disseminating and managing new information, policies, promotions and disciplinary action. OOCly, they are given Head powers over the Wayhouse +faction. The Waylord is ICly required to remain within reach of Freehold leadership at all times, should an emergency require their particular expertise. To facilitate this, a token is handed down from leader to leader: a small, folding silver pocket knife with a carved bone handle. Waylord's Blade Dots: 4 Activation 1 Glamour or +roll Wyrd. Drive the knife's inch-long blade into the meat of your thigh, doing 1L. Mask A simple silver folding pocket knife with a one-inch blade, dingy, tarnished, with a stained bone handle. Mien A gleaming silver folding pocket knife with a one-inch blade, its handle carved of creamy white bone. A complicated sigil is inlaid in silver wire. Power If used within forty miles of its corresponding sigil, once the blade is solidly seated in your thigh, a rush of icy cold sweeps over your body, darkening your vision. When you can see again, you will have been transported to within five feet of the sigil inscribed within the Waylord's private chambers at the Wayhouse. If used beyond the 40-mile boundary, you have a knife stuck in your thigh and nothing to show for it. Drawback When next you sleep, you will relive every personal failure you have ever made, and remain trapped in steadily escalating, physically and mentally exhausting nightmares for a full eight hours. Take a -2 penalty to all rolls using Mental attributes or skills until you have had a full night's sleep. Catch Completely submerge the knife, handle and all, in your own blood. This will require at least 2L of damage, but does obviate impaling yourself on the blade. Hand Influence: 4 The Hands are second in command, and there are always two. It is the Hands who serve as primary diplomats, sent to outside Freeholds as necessary, and otherwise assisting the Waylord within the Freehold's boundaries. Waykeeper Influence: 3 or Influence: 2 There may be any number of Waykeepers, Recruit Influence: 1 Recruits are the lowest rank of Waykeeper, and must be trained for a minimum of one season. New Waykeepers are promoted during the Crowning ceremony, introduced to the Freehold

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Wayhouse Logs Jul 19, 2017 - Birds The Word Jul 28, 2017 - Cassian and the Wayhouse Aug 01, 2017 - Meeting Allen Aug 06, 2017 - Waykeepering With Allen Aug 26, 2017 - Philosophy and Coffee Oct 29, 2017 - Six Returns Nov 04, 2017 - Czci Joins the Harvestmen Too Apr 25, 2018 - Spontaneous Session at the Wayhouse May 01, 2018 - The Assassin and the Dragon May 05, 2018 - Two Mirrors May 19, 2018 - Waykeeper Meeting - May 2018 Jun 17, 2018 - Trouble at the Wayhouse Jan 30, 2019 - A Small Favor - Scene 1