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| # Stromkarlen | # Stromkarlen | ||
| - | ## The Dancing Goat | + | ## The Bard |
| <gallery right& | <gallery right& | ||
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| He inspires: | He inspires: | ||
| - | * meaningful connection between individuals | + | * meaningful connection between individuals |
| - | * artistic expression that reflects genuine emotion | + | * artistic expression that reflects genuine emotion |
| - | * fair outcomes through careful negotiation | + | * fair outcomes through careful negotiation |
| He believes that art and language can shape hearts and minds more effectively than force. He often guides conversations, | He believes that art and language can shape hearts and minds more effectively than force. He often guides conversations, | ||
| While he once held domain over water, he has relinquished it to his brother. He still lingers near calm waters and springs, where his presence can: | While he once held domain over water, he has relinquished it to his brother. He still lingers near calm waters and springs, where his presence can: | ||
| - | * soothe emotions | + | * soothe emotions |
| - | * steady the mind | + | * steady the mind |
| - | * bring clarity to difficult thoughts | + | * bring clarity to difficult thoughts |
| He does not often intervene directly. He prefers to guide rather than control. | He does not often intervene directly. He prefers to guide rather than control. | ||
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| **Omens and Signs:** | **Omens and Signs:** | ||
| - | * A sudden sense of calm during conflict | + | * A sudden sense of calm during conflict |
| - | * Finding the right words at the right moment | + | * Finding the right words at the right moment |
| - | * Music carrying farther than it should | + | * Music carrying farther than it should |
| - | * A peaceful resolution that seemed unlikely | + | * A peaceful resolution that seemed unlikely |
| **Motifs:** | **Motifs:** | ||
| - | * Flowing musical lines | + | * Flowing musical lines |
| - | * Spiraled horns | + | * Spiraled horns |
| - | * Gatherings of people in harmony | + | * Gatherings of people in harmony |
| #### Manifestation | #### Manifestation | ||
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| **Common Followers: | **Common Followers: | ||
| - | * Lovers and those seeking connection | + | * Lovers and those seeking connection |
| - | * Artists, musicians, and performers | + | * Artists, musicians, and performers |
| - | * Diplomats, lawyers, and negotiators | + | * Diplomats, lawyers, and negotiators |
| - | * Judges and mediators | + | * Judges and mediators |
| - | * Hosts and community leaders | + | * Hosts and community leaders |
| He is especially valued by those who rely on words, persuasion, and cultural influence rather than force. | He is especially valued by those who rely on words, persuasion, and cultural influence rather than force. | ||
| #### Tenets | #### Tenets | ||
| - | * Speak with purpose, and listen with intent | + | * Speak with purpose, and listen with intent |
| - | * Let your actions reflect your true self | + | * Let your actions reflect your true self |
| - | * Create something worth sharing | + | * Create something worth sharing |
| - | * Seek fairness, even when it is difficult | + | * Seek fairness, even when it is difficult |
| - | * Love deeply, even if it is not returned | + | * Love deeply, even if it is not returned |
| - | * If you cannot mend what is broken, learn from it | + | * If you cannot mend what is broken, learn from it |
| #### Clergy | #### Clergy | ||
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| They are responsible for: | They are responsible for: | ||
| - | * Teaching music and artistic disciplines | + | * Teaching music and artistic disciplines |
| - | * Maintaining records of agreements and court proceedings | + | * Maintaining records of agreements and court proceedings |
| - | * Mediating disputes and guiding negotiations | + | * Mediating disputes and guiding negotiations |
| - | * Hosting gatherings, festivals, and performances | + | * Hosting gatherings, festivals, and performances |
| They are often well-spoken and personable, though not always patient. Those who show insincerity or selfish intent may quickly lose their support. | They are often well-spoken and personable, though not always patient. Those who show insincerity or selfish intent may quickly lose their support. | ||
| #### Affiliated Orders | #### Affiliated Orders | ||
| - | * Traveling performers and storytellers | + | * Traveling performers and storytellers |
| - | * Court mediators and legal advisors | + | * Court mediators and legal advisors |
| - | * Cultural guilds focused on preserving tradition | + | * Cultural guilds focused on preserving tradition |
| #### Notable Temples | #### Notable Temples | ||
| Temples of Stromkarlen are often places of gathering rather than isolation: | Temples of Stromkarlen are often places of gathering rather than isolation: | ||
| - | * Open courtyards | + | * Open courtyards |
| - | * Amphitheaters | + | * Amphitheaters |
| - | * Springs and garden spaces | + | * Springs and garden spaces |
| These spaces are meant to be used, filled with people, music, and conversation. | These spaces are meant to be used, filled with people, music, and conversation. | ||
| #### Holy Days | #### Holy Days | ||
| - | * Seasonal festivals celebrating art and community | + | * Seasonal festivals celebrating art and community |
| - | * Days of reconciliation or public agreement | + | * Days of reconciliation or public agreement |
| #### Rites | #### Rites | ||
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| + | **Burial:** | ||
| + | The body’s hands and face must be washed and cleaned. | ||
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| + | A story of the deceased must be written and placed in their mouth before burial. This may be a record of their life, or simply an account of the day they were found. | ||
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| + | This is done so that their story is not lost, and so that something of them remains to be carried forward. | ||
| **Musical Boon:** | **Musical Boon:** | ||
| - | Offerings of food are made in exchange for instruction. If the offering is sufficient, Stromkarlen may grant immediate knowledge of playing an instrument by guiding the student’s hands, often drawing blood in the process. | + | Offerings of food are made in exchange for instruction. If the offering is sufficient, Stromkarlen may grant immediate knowledge of playing an instrument by guiding the student’s hands, often drawing blood in the process. |
| This is considered a sacrifice for the art, compressing years of effort into a single moment. | This is considered a sacrifice for the art, compressing years of effort into a single moment. | ||
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| #### Ascension | #### Ascension | ||
| - | Stromkarlen and Nacken were once nature spirits | + | Stromkarlen and his brother |
| - | Through music, | + | With the world still reeling from the loss of magic, the novelty of their appearance allowed them to swiftly gain a following. |
| - | His true nature as a fae is not widely known. | + | Their true nature as fae is not widely known. |
| #### Relationships | #### Relationships | ||
| * [[Nacken]] – His twin brother. They remain close, though frequently at odds in philosophy. Stromkarlen attempts to steer others away from Nacken, but does not directly oppose him. | * [[Nacken]] – His twin brother. They remain close, though frequently at odds in philosophy. Stromkarlen attempts to steer others away from Nacken, but does not directly oppose him. | ||
| - | * [[Arigold] – Stromkarlen Respects him for his craftsmanship and contribution to culture | + | * [[Arigold]] – Stromkarlen Respects him for his craftsmanship and contribution to culture |
| - | * [[Den Mother Bura] – He held her in high regard for her role in community and protection | + | * [[bura|Den Mother Bura]] – He held her in high regard for her role in community and protection |
| #### Other Myths | #### Other Myths | ||
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