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Thespaceinvader: /* Can I change nation in play? */

2025-06-26T15:32:41Z

Can I change nation in play?

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	If your character changes nation, after the egregore has accepted them into the new nation, you will need to make sure your character's updated nationality is recorded. The egregore may be able to do this for you, but normally you will need to go to [[GOD]] and ask one of the crew there to update your character data.		If your character changes nation, after the egregore has accepted them into the new nation, you will need to make sure your character's updated nationality is recorded. The egregore may be able to do this for you, but normally you will need to go to [[GOD]] and ask one of the crew there to update your character data.

	Changing your nation does not automatically move your character's [[resource]]. Your resource is not moved but a new one can be allocated to you in your chosen territory by the Civil Service. If you wish your character to have a resource located in the new nation and ~~terrotory~~, you will need to [[Resource#Changing resources\|get a new resource in the new nation]]. If you do not do this, the resource will be subject to a [[Resource#Resources in other Nations\|production penalty]]. Some [[rituals]] and some [[Senator#Appointment\|elections]] will also be affected by your character having a resource that is not located in their nation. There is an in character admin fee of 2 crowns for this. Any rituals, effects or upgrades on your resource will not be carried across to the new one.		Changing your nation does not automatically move your character's [[resource]]. Your resource is not moved but a new one can be allocated to you in your chosen territory by the Civil Service. If you wish your character to have a resource located in the new nation and territory, you will need to [[Resource#Changing resources\|get a new resource in the new nation]]. If you do not do this, the resource will be subject to a [[Resource#Resources in other Nations\|production penalty]]. Some [[rituals]] and some [[Senator#Appointment\|elections]] will also be affected by your character having a resource that is not located in their nation. There is an in character admin fee of 2 crowns for this. Any rituals, effects or upgrades on your resource will not be carried across to the new one.

	==Can I play a mixed-nation character?==		==Can I play a mixed-nation character?==

Spoondog: /* Can I change nation in play? */

2025-06-25T15:51:09Z

Can I change nation in play?

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	If your character changes nation, after the egregore has accepted them into the new nation, you will need to make sure your character's updated nationality is recorded. The egregore may be able to do this for you, but normally you will need to go to [[GOD]] and ask one of the crew there to update your character data.		If your character changes nation, after the egregore has accepted them into the new nation, you will need to make sure your character's updated nationality is recorded. The egregore may be able to do this for you, but normally you will need to go to [[GOD]] and ask one of the crew there to update your character data.

	Changing your nation does not automatically move your character's [[resource]]. If you ~~also~~ wish your character's resource ~~to be~~ located in the new nation, you will need to [[Resource#Changing resources\|get a new resource in the new nation]]. If you do not do this, the resource will be subject to a [[Resource#Resources in other Nations\|production penalty]]. Some [[rituals]] and some [[Senator#Appointment\|elections]] will also be affected by your character having a resource that is not located in their nation.		Changing your nation does not automatically move your character's [[resource]]. Your resource is not moved but a new one can be allocated to you in your chosen territory by the Civil Service. If you wish your character to have a resource located in the new nation and terrotory, you will need to [[Resource#Changing resources\|get a new resource in the new nation]]. If you do not do this, the resource will be subject to a [[Resource#Resources in other Nations\|production penalty]]. Some [[rituals]] and some [[Senator#Appointment\|elections]] will also be affected by your character having a resource that is not located in their nation. There is an in character admin fee of 2 crowns for this. Any rituals, effects or upgrades on your resource will not be carried across to the new one.

	==Can I play a mixed-nation character?==		==Can I play a mixed-nation character?==

Hailmur: /* Can Imperial Orcs change nation? */

2025-02-20T17:37:26Z

Can Imperial Orcs change nation?

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	It is not possible for a human character to join the Imperial orcs - or for an orc to join a nation other than the Imperial Orcs or the League. The reason for this decision is to preserve the character and flavour of each nation - the orc nation would quickly be watered down by the presence of any significant number of humans in their camp. Likewise, the unique character of the Imperial Orcs would quickly be lost if there were Imperial orcs in every nation.		It is not possible for a human character to join the Imperial orcs - or for an orc to join a nation other than the Imperial Orcs or the League. The reason for this decision is to preserve the character and flavour of each nation - the orc nation would quickly be watered down by the presence of any significant number of humans in their camp. Likewise, the unique character of the Imperial Orcs would quickly be lost if there were Imperial orcs in every nation.

	The in-character reason why this is not possible is that the magic of the egregore rejects any attempt for an individual, or small group, of a different species to join the nation. Regardless of the views of the individual egregore - and no matter how closely they attempt to follow that nation's customs - it is not possible for them to form a bond with the egregore. It is possible for larger groups - such as the Apulian orcs in the League - ~~to join a previously human nation,~~ but that is a major undertaking and under the purview of plot.		The in-character reason why this is not possible is that the magic of the egregore rejects any attempt for an individual, or small group, of a different species to join the nation. Regardless of the views of the individual egregore - and no matter how closely they attempt to follow that nation's customs - it is not possible for them to form a bond with the egregore. It is possible for larger groups to join a previously human nation - such as the Apulian orcs joining the League - but that is a major undertaking and under the purview of plot.

	==Can I be a Dawnish knight without being Dawnish?==		==Can I be a Dawnish knight without being Dawnish?==

Hailmur at 16:28, 20 February 2025

2025-02-20T16:28:09Z

Hailmur at 11:43, 5 August 2024

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	{{FAQ}}		{{FAQ}}

Dre at 11:00, 2 June 2024

2024-06-02T11:00:55Z

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	If your character changes nation, after the egregore has accepted them into the new nation, you will need to make sure your character's updated nationality is recorded. The egregore may be able to do this for you, but normally you will need to go to [[GOD]] and ask one of the crew there to update your character data.		If your character changes nation, after the egregore has accepted them into the new nation, you will need to make sure your character's updated nationality is recorded. The egregore may be able to do this for you, but normally you will need to go to [[GOD]] and ask one of the crew there to update your character data.

	Changing your nation does not automatically move your character's [[resource]]. If you also wish your character's resource to be located in the new nation, you will need to [[Resource#Changing resources\|get a new resource in the new nation]]. If you do not do this, the resource will be subject to a [[Resource#Resources in other Nations\|production penalty]]. Some [[rituals]] and some [[Senator#Appointment\|elections]] will also be affected by your character having a resource that is not located in their ~~nation~~ nation.		Changing your nation does not automatically move your character's [[resource]]. If you also wish your character's resource to be located in the new nation, you will need to [[Resource#Changing resources\|get a new resource in the new nation]]. If you do not do this, the resource will be subject to a [[Resource#Resources in other Nations\|production penalty]]. Some [[rituals]] and some [[Senator#Appointment\|elections]] will also be affected by your character having a resource that is not located in their nation.

	==Can I play a mixed-nation character?==		==Can I play a mixed-nation character?==
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	==Can I play a foreigner?==		==Can I play a foreigner?==
	No. All player characters must be Imperial and live within the Empire.If you are'' fluent'' in one of the languages spoken in a foreign nation then you can create a character who was originally from ~~here~~ but who has now become a citizen of the Empire if you wish.		No. All player characters must be Imperial and live within the Empire. If you are ''fluent'' in one of the languages spoken in a foreign nation then you can create a character who was originally from there but who has now become a citizen of the Empire if you wish.

	A character may also have foreign connections in their past, or have been born or lived for a time in a foreign country, but at time of play must be an Imperial citizen belonging to, and resident in, an Imperial nation and bonded to an egregore. If you choose to play a character with foreign connections there is no further information available to you than that which is already on the wiki. It would be sensible to take this lack of knowledge into consideration when creating your character and to find reasons for your lack of knowledge and understanding of the language to the level of your out of character ability.		A character may also have foreign connections in their past, or have been born or lived for a time in a foreign country, but at time of play must be an Imperial citizen belonging to, and resident in, an Imperial nation and bonded to an egregore. If you choose to play a character with foreign connections there is no further information available to you than that which is already on the wiki. It would be sensible to take this lack of knowledge into consideration when creating your character and to find reasons for your lack of knowledge and understanding of the language to the level of your out of character ability.
	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]

Gamma3000: /* Can I change nation in play? */ more info and instructions

2024-06-02T10:49:45Z

Can I change nation in play?: more info and instructions

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	==Can I change nation in play?==		==Can I change nation in play?==
	To be a member of an Imperial nation you must be accepted by the [[egregores\|egregore]] of that nation. In effect, this means that an existing character who wants to change nation will need to seek out the egregore of the nation they wish to join and convince them to accept you into their nation. You should make sure you read the page on [[nationality]] so that you understand the implications of joining a new nation.		To be a member of an Imperial nation you must be accepted by the [[egregores\|egregore]] of that nation. In effect, this means that an existing character who wants to change nation will need to seek out the egregore of the nation they wish to join and convince them to accept you into their nation. You should make sure you read the page on [[nationality]] so that you understand the implications of joining a new nation.

			If your character changes nation, after the egregore has accepted them into the new nation, you will need to make sure your character's updated nationality is recorded. The egregore may be able to do this for you, but normally you will need to go to [[GOD]] and ask one of the crew there to update your character data.

			Changing your nation does not automatically move your character's [[resource]]. If you also wish your character's resource to be located in the new nation, you will need to [[Resource#Changing resources\|get a new resource in the new nation]]. If you do not do this, the resource will be subject to a [[Resource#Resources in other Nations\|production penalty]]. Some [[rituals]] and some [[Senator#Appointment\|elections]] will also be affected by your character having a resource that is not located in their nation nation.

	==Can I play a mixed-nation character?==		==Can I play a mixed-nation character?==

Rafferty: /* Are you going to recommend food styles for nations? */

2022-01-11T16:09:30Z

Are you going to recommend food styles for nations?

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	A character may also have foreign connections in their past, or have been born or lived for a time in a foreign country, but at time of play must be an Imperial citizen belonging to, and resident in, an Imperial nation and bonded to an egregore. If you choose to play a character with foreign connections there is no further information available to you than that which is already on the wiki. It would be sensible to take this lack of knowledge into consideration when creating your character and to find reasons for your lack of knowledge and understanding of the language to the level of your out of character ability.		A character may also have foreign connections in their past, or have been born or lived for a time in a foreign country, but at time of play must be an Imperial citizen belonging to, and resident in, an Imperial nation and bonded to an egregore. If you choose to play a character with foreign connections there is no further information available to you than that which is already on the wiki. It would be sensible to take this lack of knowledge into consideration when creating your character and to find reasons for your lack of knowledge and understanding of the language to the level of your out of character ability.
	~~===Are you going to recommend food styles for nations?===~~
	We are intending to have subpages on food in different nations. These will be done by foodies/crazy larp chefs. It's not the highest priority but it is something a number of members of the team are quite passionate about (something to do with making sure they can steal good food when they go out as NPCs). As ever, we're aiming to inspire rather than dictate.
	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]

Rafferty: /* Can a Steinr be a Stormcrow? */

2022-01-11T16:09:18Z

Can a Steinr be a Stormcrow?

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	==Can I be a Dawnish knight without being Dawnish?==		==Can I be a Dawnish knight without being Dawnish?==
	No. To be knighted is to be a member of a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[noble house]] - which means being a member of a Dawnish group - for which you must be Dawnish.		No. To be knighted is to be a member of a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[noble house]] - which means being a member of a Dawnish group - for which you must be Dawnish.
	===Can a Steinr be a Stormcrow?===		==Can a Steinr be a Stormcrow?==
	Yes, any Wintermark character, whether [[Steinr]], [[Suaq]], or [[Kallavesi]] can be a [[Wintermark religious beliefs\|Stormcrow]].		Yes, any Wintermark character, whether [[Steinr]], [[Suaq]], or [[Kallavesi]] can be a [[Wintermark religious beliefs\|Stormcrow]].

	==Can I be more than one archetype?==		==Can I be more than one archetype?==
	When you create your character you can choose a single character archetype from those described for the nation on the wiki. Archetypes are completely optional, you don't have to have one but it tells us a lot about what you consider to be the main role of your character, and we use them when writing '''some''' plots. For instance, if we are going to write some plot involving combat in Urizen - then we might aim that plot at players who have told us they are playing a [[sentinel]]. If we're writing plot involving ritual magic in Dawn then we'll look at who is playing an [[Earl#Enchanters\|enchanter]].		When you create your character you can choose a single character archetype from those described for the nation on the wiki. Archetypes are completely optional, you don't have to have one but it tells us a lot about what you consider to be the main role of your character, and we use them when writing '''some''' plots. For instance, if we are going to write some plot involving combat in Urizen - then we might aim that plot at players who have told us they are playing a [[sentinel]]. If we're writing plot involving ritual magic in Dawn then we'll look at who is playing an [[Earl#Enchanters\|enchanter]].

Rafferty at 14:28, 11 January 2022

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	==Can I be a Dawnish knight without being Dawnish?==		==Can I be a Dawnish knight without being Dawnish?==
	No. To be knighted is to be a member of a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[noble house]] - which means being a member of a Dawnish group - for which you must be Dawnish.		No. To be knighted is to be a member of a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[noble house]] - which means being a member of a Dawnish group - for which you must be Dawnish.
			===Can a Steinr be a Stormcrow?===
			Yes, any Wintermark character, whether [[Steinr]], [[Suaq]], or [[Kallavesi]] can be a [[Wintermark religious beliefs\|Stormcrow]].
	==Can I be more than one archetype?==		==Can I be more than one archetype?==
	When you create your character you can choose a single character archetype from those described for the nation on the wiki. Archetypes are completely optional, you don't have to have one but it tells us a lot about what you consider to be the main role of your character, and we use them when writing '''some''' plots. For instance, if we are going to write some plot involving combat in Urizen - then we might aim that plot at players who have told us they are playing a [[sentinel]]. If we're writing plot involving ritual magic in Dawn then we'll look at who is playing an [[Earl#Enchanters\|enchanter]].		When you create your character you can choose a single character archetype from those described for the nation on the wiki. Archetypes are completely optional, you don't have to have one but it tells us a lot about what you consider to be the main role of your character, and we use them when writing '''some''' plots. For instance, if we are going to write some plot involving combat in Urizen - then we might aim that plot at players who have told us they are playing a [[sentinel]]. If we're writing plot involving ritual magic in Dawn then we'll look at who is playing an [[Earl#Enchanters\|enchanter]].

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	All of these elements of the game have been deliberately designed to discourage players from playing in mixed nation groups, because we believe it is much more likely that players in mixed nations groups will have a very bad time. In addition to the significant rules penalties described above, you may be ostracised by your fellow players. If that happens you risk being cut out of the roleplaying of the camp, along with your inability to participate in the battles, rituals and politics of the Empire.		All of these elements of the game have been deliberately designed to discourage players from playing in mixed nation groups, because we believe it is much more likely that players in mixed nations groups will have a very bad time. In addition to the significant rules penalties described above, you may be ostracised by your fellow players. If that happens you risk being cut out of the roleplaying of the camp, along with your inability to participate in the battles, rituals and politics of the Empire.

	It is important to point out that the nations are all part of a single Empire - they might have political differences on many issues but they are fundamentally on the same side. As such it is perfectly reasonable to begin the game having existing alliances and contacts with groups in other nations. If half your friends want to come from Varushka and half want to play Winterfolk then we would advise you make two groups - one from each nation - and put links between them in your respective backgrounds. It's normal to have close friends and allies from other nations.		It is important to point out that the nations are all part of a single Empire - they might have political differences on many issues but they are fundamentally on the same side. As such it is perfectly reasonable to begin the game having existing alliances and contacts with groups in other nations. If half of your friends want to come from Varushka and half want to play Winterfolk then we would advise you make two groups - one from each nation - and put links between them in your respective backgrounds. It's normal to have close friends and allies from other nations.

	==Can I play an Imperial ~~Orc~~ in the Marches?==		==Can I play an Imperial orc in the Marches?==
	Imperial orcs are a nation - they have their own camp, their own armies, their own generals and so on. Anyone planning to play an Imperial Orc should be based out of the Imperial Orc camp. ~~No orc character~~ can join the ~~Marchers (or any other Imperial nation~~) as the egregore is not able to bond an orc to the ~~nation. Likewise Imperial Orcs cannot join another human~~ nation.		Imperial orcs are a nation - they have their own camp, their own armies, their own generals and so on. Anyone planning to play an Imperial Orc should be based out of the Imperial Orc camp. Orcs can't join most Imperial nations (except for the League) as the egregore is not able to bond an orc to the nation.

	While we appreciate that this would make the character unique and be a point of interest for everyone who interacted with you - what it would do ultimately is undermine the unique nature of the Marches and of the Imperial Orcs - because each camp would become less and less distinct. We have taken the decision to say no to all these requests because otherwise the game would lose all identity, the character and flavour of each camp would be lost and the net result would be that the game became more bland for everyone.		While we appreciate that this would make the character unique and be a point of interest for everyone who interacted with you - what it would do ultimately is undermine the unique nature of the Marches and of the Imperial Orcs - because each camp would become less and less distinct. We have taken the decision to say no to all these requests because otherwise the game would lose all identity, the character and flavour of each camp would be lost and the net result would be that the game became more bland for everyone.

	==Can Imperial Orcs change nation?==		==Can Imperial Orcs change nation?==
	It is not possible for a human character to join the Imperial ~~Orcs~~ - or for an ~~Imperial Orc~~ to join a ~~human~~ nation. The reason for this decision is to preserve the character and flavour of each nation - the orc nation would quickly be watered down by the presence of any significant number of humans in their camp. Likewise the unique character of the Imperial Orcs would quickly be lost if there were Imperial orcs in every nation.		It is not possible for a human character to join the Imperial orcs - or for an orc to join a nation other than the Imperial Orcs or the League. The reason for this decision is to preserve the character and flavour of each nation - the orc nation would quickly be watered down by the presence of any significant number of humans in their camp. Likewise, the unique character of the Imperial Orcs would quickly be lost if there were Imperial orcs in every nation.

	The in-character reason why this is not possible is that the magic of the egregore rejects any attempt for an individual of a different species to join the nation. Regardless of the views of the individual egregore - and no matter how closely they attempt to follow that nation's customs - it is not possible for them to form a bond with the egregore.		The in-character reason why this is not possible is that the magic of the egregore rejects any attempt for an individual, or small group, of a different species to join the nation. Regardless of the views of the individual egregore - and no matter how closely they attempt to follow that nation's customs - it is not possible for them to form a bond with the egregore. It is possible for larger groups - such as the Apulian orcs in the League - to join a previously human nation, but that is a major undertaking and under the purview of plot.

	==Can I be a Dawnish knight without being Dawnish?==		==Can I be a Dawnish knight without being Dawnish?==
	No. To be knighted is to be a member of a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[noble house]] - which means being a member of a Dawnish group - for which you must be Dawnish.		No. To be knighted is to be a member of a [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[noble house]] - which means being a member of a Dawnish group - for which you must be Dawnish.

	==Can a Steinr be a Stormcrow?==		==Can a Steinr be a Stormcrow?==
	Yes, any Wintermark character, whether [[Steinr]], [[Suaq]], or [[Kallavesi]] can be a [[Wintermark religious beliefs\|Stormcrow]].		Yes, any Wintermark character, whether [[Steinr]], [[Suaq]], or [[Kallavesi]] can be a [[Wintermark religious beliefs\|Stormcrow]].