Family

Definition

A special type of institution defined through some combination of bloodline, marriage, or shared heritage

A Family represents a social unit bound by genetic ties, marriage, or long-standing alliances. Can range from small, close-knit units to large, powerful dynasties.

Examples

• Sengir
• Lannisters
• The Masteen

Discussion

Potential alternate names: House, Lineage, Kinship, ..

Should Family be a separate category if Institution technically always covers it? There are plenty of special properties and dynamics, including family-tree-tooling, that make it seem beneficial to have a separate category for.

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Community

• Spirit: The core values or ethos of the family.
• Alliances (multi-link: Family): Allied families or entities connected to this family.
• Rivalries (multi-link: Family): Rival families or entities opposed to this family.

Lineage

• History: The historical background of the family.
• Ancestors (multi-link: Character): Ancestors and significant forebears of the family.
• Traits (multi-link: Trait): Character traits commonly found among family members.
• Abilities (multi-link: Ability): Special abilities or powers prevalent in the family.
• Languages (multi-link: Language): Languages spoken by family members.

World

• Status: The current social or political status of the family.
• Competition (multi-link: Institution): Competing institutions or entities.
• Administrates (multi-link: Institution): Institutions or domains under the family’s administration.
• Creatures (multi-link: Creature): Creatures associated with or owned by the family.

Legacy

• Traditions: Cultural or familial traditions passed down through generations.
• Estate (single-link: Location): Primary residence or land owned by the family.
• Heirlooms (multi-link: Object): Valuable or significant objects passed down within the family.