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Pot of Stew: /* Internal Politics */

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Internal Politics

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	=== Internal Politics ===		=== Internal Politics ===
	The Inquisition is a flexible faction in terms of how it can be played, but it should always be portrayed as dangerous and intimidating. Its members can, and should, act corrupt and cruel beneath the banner of fanaticism, especially when doing so advances their cause or expands their power. They are not above making false accusations or conveniently overlooking heresy when it serves their interests. Sympathy toward perceived heretics should be rare to nonexistent, but this does not mean you must be overly inflexible.		The Inquisition is a flexible faction in terms of how it can be played, but it should always be portrayed as dangerous and intimidating. Its members can, and should, act corrupt and cruel beneath the banner of fanaticism, especially when doing so advances their cause or expands their power. They are not above making false accusations or conveniently overlooking heresy when it serves their interests. Sympathy toward perceived heretics should be rare to nonexistent, '''but this does not mean you must be overly inflexible.'''

	For instance, pragmatic kindness can still be wielded as a weapon. This ~~doesn’t require you to portray them as one-dimensional; it simply prevents~~ the Inquisition from being ~~treated as~~ a soft, sentimental faction that ~~protects~~ heretics from consequences. Above all else, the Inquisition should strive to be feared, fully willing to commit heinous ~~acts~~ in the name of the so-called “Greater Good” or simply their own self-interest.		For instance, pragmatic kindness can still be wielded as a weapon. This is not about enforcing a single style of play, but about preventing the Inquisition from being reduced to a soft, sentimental faction that shields heretics from the consequences of betraying their faith. Above all else, the Inquisition should strive to be feared, fully willing to commit any acts, including heinous ones, in the name of the so-called “Greater Good” or simply their own self-interest.

	Members of the Inquisition must try to at least follow in the direction that the Head Inquisitor sets. While some dissent is appropriate, you should not be openly working against them as you have been working with them for years now. In only very rare instances where you are personally affected significantly, should you be rebelling and betraying the Head Inquisitor. Simply disagreeing with their methods towards heretic is not sufficient, as one is expected to be horrendously cruel to heretics. You are the Inquisition after all.		Members of the Inquisition must try to at least follow in the direction that the Head Inquisitor sets. While some dissent is appropriate, you should not be openly working against them as you have been working with them for years now. In only very rare instances where you are personally affected significantly, should you be rebelling and betraying the Head Inquisitor. Simply disagreeing with their methods towards heretic is not sufficient, as one is expected to be horrendously cruel to heretics. You are the Inquisition after all.

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Internal Politics

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	=== Internal Politics ===		=== Internal Politics ===
	The Inquisition is a flexible faction in terms of how it can be played, but it should always be portrayed as dangerous and intimidating. Its members can, and should, act corrupt and cruel beneath the banner of fanaticism, especially when doing so advances their cause or expands their power. They are not above making false accusations or conveniently overlooking heresy when it serves their interests. Sympathy toward perceived heretics should be rare to nonexistent, but this does not mean you must be overly inflexible. For instance, pragmatic kindness can still be wielded as a weapon. This doesn’t require you to portray them as one-dimensional; it simply prevents the Inquisition from being treated as a soft, sentimental faction that protects heretics from consequences. Above all else, the Inquisition should strive to be feared, fully willing to commit heinous acts in the name of the so-called “Greater Good” or simply their own self-interest.		The Inquisition is a flexible faction in terms of how it can be played, but it should always be portrayed as dangerous and intimidating. Its members can, and should, act corrupt and cruel beneath the banner of fanaticism, especially when doing so advances their cause or expands their power. They are not above making false accusations or conveniently overlooking heresy when it serves their interests. Sympathy toward perceived heretics should be rare to nonexistent, but this does not mean you must be overly inflexible.

			For instance, pragmatic kindness can still be wielded as a weapon. This doesn’t require you to portray them as one-dimensional; it simply prevents the Inquisition from being treated as a soft, sentimental faction that protects heretics from consequences. Above all else, the Inquisition should strive to be feared, fully willing to commit heinous acts in the name of the so-called “Greater Good” or simply their own self-interest.

	Members of the Inquisition must try to at least follow in the direction that the Head Inquisitor sets. While some dissent is appropriate, you should not be openly working against them as you have been working with them for years now. In only very rare instances where you are personally affected significantly, should you be rebelling and betraying the Head Inquisitor. Simply disagreeing with their methods towards heretic is not sufficient, as one is expected to be horrendously cruel to heretics. You are the Inquisition after all.		Members of the Inquisition must try to at least follow in the direction that the Head Inquisitor sets. While some dissent is appropriate, you should not be openly working against them as you have been working with them for years now. In only very rare instances where you are personally affected significantly, should you be rebelling and betraying the Head Inquisitor. Simply disagreeing with their methods towards heretic is not sufficient, as one is expected to be horrendously cruel to heretics. You are the Inquisition after all.

Pot of Stew: /* Internal Politics */

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Internal Politics

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	=== Internal Politics ===		=== Internal Politics ===
	The Inquisition is a flexible faction in terms of how it can be played, but it should always be portrayed as dangerous and intimidating. Its members can, and should, act corrupt and cruel beneath the banner of fanaticism, especially when doing so advances their cause or expands their power. They are not above making false accusations or conveniently overlooking heresy when it serves their interests. Sympathy toward perceived heretics should be rare to nonexistent. ~~That said~~, pragmatic kindness can still be wielded as a weapon. This doesn’t require you to portray them as one-dimensional; it simply prevents the Inquisition from being treated as a soft, sentimental faction that protects heretics from consequences. Above all else, the Inquisition should strive to be feared, fully willing to commit heinous acts in the name of the so-called “Greater Good” or simply their own self-interest.		The Inquisition is a flexible faction in terms of how it can be played, but it should always be portrayed as dangerous and intimidating. Its members can, and should, act corrupt and cruel beneath the banner of fanaticism, especially when doing so advances their cause or expands their power. They are not above making false accusations or conveniently overlooking heresy when it serves their interests. Sympathy toward perceived heretics should be rare to nonexistent, but this does not mean you must be overly inflexible. For instance, pragmatic kindness can still be wielded as a weapon. This doesn’t require you to portray them as one-dimensional; it simply prevents the Inquisition from being treated as a soft, sentimental faction that protects heretics from consequences. Above all else, the Inquisition should strive to be feared, fully willing to commit heinous acts in the name of the so-called “Greater Good” or simply their own self-interest.

	Members of the Inquisition must try to at least follow in the direction that the Head Inquisitor sets. While some dissent is appropriate, you should not be openly working against them as you have been working with them for years now. In only very rare instances where you are personally affected significantly, should you be rebelling and betraying the Head Inquisitor. Simply disagreeing with their methods towards heretic is not sufficient, as one is expected to be horrendously cruel to heretics. You are the Inquisition after all.		Members of the Inquisition must try to at least follow in the direction that the Head Inquisitor sets. While some dissent is appropriate, you should not be openly working against them as you have been working with them for years now. In only very rare instances where you are personally affected significantly, should you be rebelling and betraying the Head Inquisitor. Simply disagreeing with their methods towards heretic is not sufficient, as one is expected to be horrendously cruel to heretics. You are the Inquisition after all.

Pot of Stew: /* Internal Politics */

2026-02-24T11:36:42Z

Internal Politics

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	=== Internal Politics ===		=== Internal Politics ===
	The Inquisition is a flexible faction in terms of how it can be played, but it should always be portrayed as dangerous and intimidating. Its members can, and should, act corrupt and cruel beneath the banner of fanaticism, especially when doing so advances their cause or expands their power. They are not above making false accusations or conveniently overlooking heresy when it serves their interests. Sympathy toward perceived heretics should be rare to nonexistent. Above all else, the Inquisition should strive to be feared, fully willing to commit heinous acts in the name of the so-called “Greater Good” or simply their own self-interest.		The Inquisition is a flexible faction in terms of how it can be played, but it should always be portrayed as dangerous and intimidating. Its members can, and should, act corrupt and cruel beneath the banner of fanaticism, especially when doing so advances their cause or expands their power. They are not above making false accusations or conveniently overlooking heresy when it serves their interests. Sympathy toward perceived heretics should be rare to nonexistent. That said, pragmatic kindness can still be wielded as a weapon. This doesn’t require you to portray them as one-dimensional; it simply prevents the Inquisition from being treated as a soft, sentimental faction that protects heretics from consequences. Above all else, the Inquisition should strive to be feared, fully willing to commit heinous acts in the name of the so-called “Greater Good” or simply their own self-interest.

	Members of the Inquisition must try to at least follow in the direction that the Head Inquisitor sets. While some dissent is appropriate, you should not be openly working against them as you have been working with them for years now. In only very rare instances where you are personally affected significantly, should you be rebelling and betraying the Head Inquisitor. Simply disagreeing with their methods towards heretic is not sufficient, as one is expected to be horrendously cruel to heretics. You are the Inquisition after all.		Members of the Inquisition must try to at least follow in the direction that the Head Inquisitor sets. While some dissent is appropriate, you should not be openly working against them as you have been working with them for years now. In only very rare instances where you are personally affected significantly, should you be rebelling and betraying the Head Inquisitor. Simply disagreeing with their methods towards heretic is not sufficient, as one is expected to be horrendously cruel to heretics. You are the Inquisition after all.

Pot of Stew: /* Expected Player Approaches: */

2026-02-21T13:09:07Z

Expected Player Approaches:

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	* '''Brutality serves atmosphere, not shock value.''' Cruelty needs purpose: entertainment, intimidation, punishment, or showing factional ruthlessness among other things. It is particularly encouraged in cases where it may make a round more interesting for a captive.		* '''Brutality serves atmosphere, not shock value.''' Cruelty needs purpose: entertainment, intimidation, punishment, or showing factional ruthlessness among other things. It is particularly encouraged in cases where it may make a round more interesting for a captive.
	* '''Keep your kindness in reserve as it's coins in your pouch.''' Kindness can exist cautiously such as protecting friends and other relations, currying favor, and so forth. However, this should not be handed out willy-nilly. By being more reserved with it, this makes acts of kindness stand out more vividly, especially in dark times like this, and makes it more impactful to the story.		* '''Keep your kindness in reserve as it's coins in your pouch.''' Kindness can exist cautiously such as protecting friends and other relations, currying favor, and so forth. However, this should not be handed out willy-nilly. By being more reserved with it, this makes acts of kindness stand out more vividly, especially in dark times like this, and makes it more impactful to the story.
	** For example, your character should generally show little to no concern for the fate of criminals and beggars alike such as those in the dungeon or pillory. <u>~~Such~~ individuals expect this treatment</u>, particularly within the setting. Unless there is a very strong, in-character justification beyond simple benevolence, particularly due to strong individual ties to said victim, intervention should be avoided. ''Playing a “white knight” is therefore inappropriate.'' Again, do not assume that every character desires assistance.		** For example, your character should generally show little to no concern for the fate of criminals and beggars alike such as those in the dungeon or pillory. <u>Many such individuals expect this treatment</u>, particularly within the setting. Unless there is a very strong, in-character justification beyond simple benevolence, particularly due to strong individual ties to said victim, intervention should be avoided. ''Playing a “white knight” is therefore inappropriate.'' Again, do not assume that every character desires assistance.

	== Faction Expectations ==		== Faction Expectations ==

Pot of Stew: /* Expected Player Approaches: */

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	* '''Brutality serves atmosphere, not shock value.''' Cruelty needs purpose: entertainment, intimidation, punishment, or showing factional ruthlessness among other things. It is particularly encouraged in cases where it may make a round more interesting for a captive.		* '''Brutality serves atmosphere, not shock value.''' Cruelty needs purpose: entertainment, intimidation, punishment, or showing factional ruthlessness among other things. It is particularly encouraged in cases where it may make a round more interesting for a captive.
	* '''Keep your kindness in reserve as it's coins in your pouch.''' Kindness can exist cautiously such as protecting friends and other relations, currying favor, and so forth. However, this should not be handed out willy-nilly. By being more reserved with it, this makes acts of kindness stand out more vividly, especially in dark times like this, and makes it more impactful to the story.		* '''Keep your kindness in reserve as it's coins in your pouch.''' Kindness can exist cautiously such as protecting friends and other relations, currying favor, and so forth. However, this should not be handed out willy-nilly. By being more reserved with it, this makes acts of kindness stand out more vividly, especially in dark times like this, and makes it more impactful to the story.
	** For example, your character should generally show little to no concern for the fate of criminals and beggars alike. <u>Such individuals expect this treatment</u>, particularly within the setting. Unless there is a very strong, in-character justification beyond simple benevolence, particularly due to strong individual ties to said victim, intervention should be avoided. ''Playing a “white knight” is therefore inappropriate.'' Again, do not assume that every character desires assistance.		** For example, your character should generally show little to no concern for the fate of criminals and beggars alike such as those in the dungeon or pillory. <u>Such individuals expect this treatment</u>, particularly within the setting. Unless there is a very strong, in-character justification beyond simple benevolence, particularly due to strong individual ties to said victim, intervention should be avoided. ''Playing a “white knight” is therefore inappropriate.'' Again, do not assume that every character desires assistance.

	== Faction Expectations ==		== Faction Expectations ==

Pot of Stew: /* Faction Expectations */

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Faction Expectations

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	== Faction Expectations ==		== Faction Expectations ==
	This is the general expectation~~, but this will not be rigidly enforced. Do not admin-help, just because you are salty that someone betrayed you~~. It will solely be applied when the Rule of Interesting is '''clearly''' broken or in '''severe''' immersion breaks. As long as you work to add to the roleplay of one another, we prefer to be hands-off and will only get involved in extraordinary cases.		This is the general expectation between factions and faction members. It will solely be applied when the Rule of Interesting is '''clearly''' broken or in '''severe''' immersion breaks. Do not admin-help, just because you are salty that someone betrayed you. As long as you work to add to the roleplay of one another, we prefer to be hands-off and will only get involved in extraordinary cases.

	=== The Keep ===		=== The Keep ===

Pot of Stew: /* Dungeoneers */

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Dungeoneers

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	* The Dungeoneer is not an adventurer and should not be treated as one. Their primary responsibility is the care (or torment) of prisoners, which must take precedence over all other activities. They should make a consistent effort to interact with all prisoners, not only personal “favorites.” If prisoner numbers become unmanageable, interesting steps should be taken to address it to avoid neglect.		* The Dungeoneer is not an adventurer and should not be treated as one. Their primary responsibility is the care (or torment) of prisoners, which must take precedence over all other activities. They should make a consistent effort to interact with all prisoners, not only personal “favorites.” If prisoner numbers become unmanageable, interesting steps should be taken to address it to avoid neglect.
	* In exchange for these responsibilities, the Dungeoneer is granted wide discretion and leeway in how prisoners are treated, with the expectation that prisoners remain actively roleplayed with. This means that '''white knighting is discouraged,''' unless you have a deep personal connection with the prisoner, i.e. see [[New Rules#On Avoiding Unnecessary Intrusion\|On Avoiding Unnecessary Intrusion]].		* In exchange for these responsibilities, the Dungeoneer is granted wide discretion and leeway in how prisoners are treated, with the expectation that prisoners remain actively roleplayed with. This means that '''white knighting is discouraged,''' unless you have a deep personal connection with the prisoner, i.e. see [[New Rules#On Avoiding Unnecessary Intrusion\|On Avoiding Unnecessary Intrusion]].
	* Once custody of a prisoner is granted, all authority lies with the Dungeoneer. Do not interfere or attempt to claim a prisoner without permission. Members of the Keep, aside from the Duke, Hand, or Marshal, should not involve themselves in the Dungeoneer’s duties. The Dungeoneer is paid to torture prisoners, and criminals are given little consideration.		* Once custody of a prisoner is '''granted''' to the dungeoneer, all authority lies with the Dungeoneer. Do not interfere or attempt to claim a prisoner without permission. Members of the Keep, aside from the Duke, Hand, or Marshal, should not involve themselves in the Dungeoneer’s duties. The Dungeoneer is paid to torture prisoners they are given, and criminals are given little consideration.
	* The Dungeoneer must avoid low quality interactions, see "[[New Rules#On Boring Mechanics Spam\|On Boring Mechanics Spam]]" in the Rules.		* The Dungeoneer must avoid low quality interactions, see "[[New Rules#On Boring Mechanics Spam\|On Boring Mechanics Spam]]" in the Rules.

Pot of Stew: /* Expected Player Approaches: */

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Expected Player Approaches:

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	* '''Brutality serves atmosphere, not shock value.''' Cruelty needs purpose: entertainment, intimidation, punishment, or showing factional ruthlessness among other things. It is particularly encouraged in cases where it may make a round more interesting for a captive.		* '''Brutality serves atmosphere, not shock value.''' Cruelty needs purpose: entertainment, intimidation, punishment, or showing factional ruthlessness among other things. It is particularly encouraged in cases where it may make a round more interesting for a captive.
	* '''Keep your kindness in reserve as it's coins in your pouch.''' Kindness can exist cautiously such as protecting friends and other relations, currying favor, and so forth. However, this should not be handed out willy-nilly. By being more reserved with it, this makes acts of kindness stand out more vividly, especially in dark times like this, and makes it more impactful to the story.		* '''Keep your kindness in reserve as it's coins in your pouch.''' Kindness can exist cautiously such as protecting friends and other relations, currying favor, and so forth. However, this should not be handed out willy-nilly. By being more reserved with it, this makes acts of kindness stand out more vividly, especially in dark times like this, and makes it more impactful to the story.
	** For ~~instance~~, your character should ~~typically care not~~ for ~~what happens to~~ criminals~~. They should care little for~~ beggars ~~as well~~. ~~Again, people in these roles are expecting it~~, ~~especially considering~~ the setting. Unless ~~you have~~ a very ~~good IC reason for it~~ beyond ~~just being "good"~~, ~~refrain from doing so~~. ''~~Ultimately, if you're playing~~ a ~~white knight, you're doing it wrong~~.'' Again, do not assume every character ~~wants help~~.		** For example, your character should generally show little to no concern for the fate of criminals and beggars alike. <u>Such individuals expect this treatment</u>, particularly within the setting. Unless there is a very strong, in-character justification beyond simple benevolence, particularly due to strong individual ties to said victim, intervention should be avoided. ''Playing a “white knight” is therefore inappropriate.'' Again, do not assume that every character desires assistance.

	== Faction Expectations ==		== Faction Expectations ==

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	=== Expected Player Approaches: ===		=== Expected Player Approaches: ===

	* '''<u>Do not self-insert.</u>''' The modern individual is incompatible with the setting. You are playing a character, and neither your views nor those of others necessarily reflect the people behind them. If you behave like an actor on a stage, you’ll find deeper immersion in the world and find greater enjoyment.		* '''<u>Do not self-insert.</u>''' The modern individual is incompatible with the setting. You are playing a character, and neither your views nor those of others necessarily reflect the people behind them. If you behave like an actor on a stage, you’ll find deeper immersion in the world and find greater enjoyment. We do not want this to be merely a medieval-flavored SS13 server.
	* '''Distrust of outsiders or "otherness" exists organically''' (e.g., disdain for foreign customs, species-based tensions).		* '''Distrust of outsiders or "otherness" exists organically''' (e.g., disdain for foreign customs, species-based tensions).
	** Avoid conflating these dynamics with real-world identities, i.e. sexual orientation, skin color, etc.		** Avoid conflating these dynamics with real-world identities, i.e. sexual orientation, skin color, etc.