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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)
Identity
- Spirit: The core values or shared ethos that the family embodies
- History: Background or origin story of the family
- Traditions (multi-link: Construct): Cultural practices, symbols, or customs overseen by the family
- Traits (multi-link: Trait): Traits possibly found among members of the family
- Abilities (multi-link: Ability): Abilities or special qualities possibly present in the family
- Languages (multi-link: Language): Languages spoken by, or associated with the family
- Ancestors (multi-link: Character): Notable forebears or historic characters in the family’s lineage
World
- Reputation: Current social, political, or general standing of the family
- Estates (multi-link: Location): Key locations owned, governed, or symbolically tied to the family
- Governs (multi-link: Institution): Institutions administered or managed by the family
- Heirlooms (multi-link: Object): Important objects or artifacts handed down by the family
- Creatures (multi-link: Creature): Creatures owned, bonded to, or representing the family