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title: NPCs for the Tribunal 1221
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+ [Henri de Tours]() of Oculus S, Apfelgilde played by futuraprime 
+ [John Doe of Crinthera]() of Weisstorngilde, played visibleman
+ [Helena of Flambeau](), Eschengilde, played by Red Claws
+ [Caecilius Quaesitoris of Bonisagus]() from Durenmar, 
  Eichengilde, played by Van Silke
+ Secondary characters, played by George
    + [Orphedra of Merinita]() from Dankmar, Holundergilde 
    + [Hachim]() al’Khalejj of Waddenzee, follower of Criamon,
      Lindengilde 
    + [Philippus Niger]() of Flambeua, from Durenmar, Eschengilde 
    + [Philippus Niger]() of Flambeau, from Durenmar, Eschengilde 
+ Possible characters, played by George
    + [Stentorius of Tremere]()
    + [Marcus Navicularius]() of Oculus S, follower of Verditius,
      Apfelgilde
    + [Daria la Gris]() of Triamore, follower of Tremere, Apfelgilde

# Discussion Topics at Tribunal
# Key Topics 

+ Conflict Crinthera - Oculus S
    - Crinthera opposes activity in the Baltic
    - Crinthera suspects Oculus was behind Danish invasion on Rügen
        - charges 1179 - nothing proved
+ Conflict Waddenzee - Oculus S
The following topics are likely to be discussed at the tribunal,
and many characters will have a prior stance on the matter.

+ Waddenzee 
    - Oculus S hope to see Waddenzee prosecuted for their piracy
+ Allegations of Interference with Mundanes in Lübeck
    - **Event** Waddenzee has captured a ship from Oculus
+ Oculus S.
    - **Event** the faerie items in Lübeck
    - Caecilius is worried, but as long as there is no proof, he chooses
      to trust them.
    - Many dislike Oculus' close dealings with mundanes for all sorts
      of reasons..
    - Many suspect that they are manipulating the city and its guilds
      to gain mundane power.
    - Serapis has investigated on behest from Caecilius
+ Action towards Order of Odin
    - Crinthera suspects Oculus was behind Danish invasion on Rügen
        - charges 1179 - nothing proved
+ Order of Odin
    - Crinthera opposes activity in the Baltic
    - Philippus: Ash Gild wants to destroy OoO
    - Orphedra: 
        - Information would be useful
	- we do not want a conflict with Norse faeries
    - Stentorius:
        - information is power
	- we want a lot of it
    - Caecilius
        - to be fair, Oculus made a promise and handsomely supported,
	  and they have not kept their promis
    - Henri
        - Oculus has an obligation - would hope to avoid it
        - opportunity for a trade outpost
    - Hachim:
        - Information would be useful
	- Oculus expanding could not possibly be a good thing
	- Look for compromises
	    - Let them support a new covenant to take the mission
    - John Doe of Crinthera:
        - oppose any activity in the Baltic;
        - generally hostile to Oculus S, but avoid any involvement
+ Faerie items in Lübeck
    - the faerie item circulated for a long time even though they
      caused little harm in the end.  However, some magi who have
      heard about them, even just a rumpour, may take it as evidence
      of Oculus misdemeanour.
+ The Werewolf incident and rumours of wizards in Lübeck
    - this was a brief incident, and few people know any incidents, but
      some have noticed the commotion and are disconcerted that some
      townfolk speak of wizards when the resident magi are Gently Gifted
      and keep a low profile.
+ Helena of Flambeau (Red)
    - did she attack Andreas?
    - does she know something incriminating?
+ The Wolverine Magus (visibleman)
    - what really happened to him?

# Covenants

+ Waddensee
+ Oculus S
+ Durenmar
+ Dankmar
+ Crinthera
+ Irencillia
+ Roznov
+ Fengheld
+ Triamore

# Gilds

## The Eichengilde (Oak Gild)

+ largest, broadest, and oldest faction 
+ stated agenda:
    - restore the Rhine Tribunal (and thereby the
      Order of Hermes) to its former glory,
    - to respect the traditions and wisdom of the Founders,
    - to encourage magi to respect their elders 
    - work to leave a lasting legacy
    - to shun the so-called wisdom from outside the Order of Hermes.
+  broad agenda => somewhat ineffective

In practice, its
main function is to ensure that the status
quo of the Tribunal is maintained by tying
up a large proportion of the votes that
might promote change. The Eichengilde
is lead by Murion, Prima of Bonisagus,
and is made up of magi who are mostly
older or more reserved; while all Houses
are represented, this gild particularly
attracts followers of Bonisagus, Guernicus,
and Tremere.
+ In practice: ensure status quo of the Tribunal
+ lead by Murion, Prima of Bonisagus,
+ mostly older and more reserved magi 
+ attracts followers of Bonisagus, Guernicus, and Tremere.

## The Weissdorngilde (Hawthorn Gild)

+ one of the oldest gilds, along with the Ash Gild and the Oak Gild.
+ agenda:
    - protect the wild places and creatures from the mundanes
    - avoid all unnecessary contact with mundanes
    - punish those who intrude into the wildernesses
    - promote understanding between magi and beasts
+ smallest gild, with a waning influence that is often opposed by
  the Elder Gild, which has a similar interest but with a different focus,
  thus diluting their combined power.
+ Urgen of Crintera is the leader 
+ populated primarily by followers of Bjornaer,
  especially those with a Wilderist philosophy.

## The Eschengilde (Ash Gild)

+ lead by Philippus Niger of Durenmar
+ magi should seek dominion over their lands
+ the Order of Hermes should be more forthright in its dealings with mundanes
+ magi should not need to hide in the wildernesses
+ the Order of Odin should be combated and destroyed
    - not publicly admitted to, but is the prime focus of most
      of the gild’s older members.
+ attracts aggressive magi, especially from Houses
  Flambeau, Tremere, and Tytalus, and
+ magically powerful, not large enough to force their agenda

## The Holundergilde (Elder Gild)

+ split from Hawthorn Gild, 
    - soon after the early division in House Merinita
+ pursued its fae-focused agenda
+ preservation of the fae and promoting
  friendly contact between magi and faeries.
+ primarily Merinita
+ virtually all the members of the covenants
  of Irencillia and Dankmar are members.
+  A few followers of Bjornaer with extremely
  strong Harmonist views are members of this gild,
  to the derision of their Housemates.
+ Iacob of Irencillia is the leader 
+ secretly promoting a religion conceived to return power back to the fae,
  under the guidance of members of the Order

## The Lindengilde (Linden Gild)

+ Arising from the aftermath of the Schism War
+ founded mostly by former magi of Fengheld,
+ purpose: 
    - to increase co-operation and trust between magi
      and covenants to the benefit of all
    - to resolve both internal and external conflicts peacefully
    - and to end the apathy and divisions in the Tribunal.
+ altruistic and well-regarded gild, although weak
    - typical go-between faction
+ often overlooked
+ without their quiet diplomacy, the Tribunal would likely 
  have fractured long ago
  
The gild is currently lead
by Occultes of Durenmar, and consists of
a mixed assortment of followers of
Mercere, Jerbiton, Verditius, Tremere,
and Bonisagus (particularly those of
Trianoma’s lineage).
+ lead by Occultes of Durenmar
+ consists of a mixed assortment of followers of
  Mercere, Jerbiton, Verditius, Tremere, and Bonisagus
  (particularly Trianoma).

## The Apfelgilde (Apple Gild)

+ peaceful and friendly relations with mundanes
+ mages should work towards acceptance in the mundane world
    - so that they no longer need to hide
+ magi should work to improve the lot of mundanes through teaching and trade
  as well as magic
+ magi should be humble before the Lord
+ most recent faction and the weakest, 
    - substantial support from the covenants of Oculus Septentrionalis,
      Triamore, and Fengheld
    - beginning to make its presence known in the Tribunal.
+ Ilead by a triumvirate of Henri de Tours of Oculus Septentrionalis,
  Wilhelm Weiss of Fengheld, and Daria la Gris of Triamore.