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Family

A Family is a group tied together by lineage, heritage or community.

A Family is a group tied together by lineage, heritage or community. They interact with:

  • Characters (who are members, descendants or ancestors)
  • Traits, Abilities, and Languages (passed down or shared)
  • Objects and Creatures (as heirlooms or symbols)
  • Institutions and Locations (which they govern or inhabit)

They are distinct from:

  • Institutions (which organize for more general purposes)
  • Collectives (which group by circumstance, not inheritance)

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Field Type Description
spirit text The core values or shared ethos that the family embodies
history text Background or origin story of the family
traditions links to Construct Cultural practices, symbols, or customs overseen by the family
traits links to Trait Traits possibly found among members of the family
abilities links to Ability Abilities or special qualities possibly present in the family
languages links to Language Languages spoken by, or associated with the family
ancestors links to Character Notable forebears or historic characters in the family’s lineage
Field Type Description
reputation text Current social, political, or general standing of the family
estates links to Location Key locations owned, governed, or symbolically tied to the family
governs links to Institution Institutions administered or managed by the family
heirlooms links to Object Important objects or artifacts handed down by the family
creatures links to Creature Creatures owned, bonded to, or representing the family