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==Guise==
==Guise==
As for many things in the League, the Egregore seems complicated with layers of masks and riddles.  
'''Guise''' is the [[egregore]] of [[the League]], and like many things in that nation their identity is complicated with layers of masks and riddles. There are usually multiple egregores, usually one for each of the cities - but rarely if ever do all of them gather in one place. Each host wears wearing a mask and takes an archetypal title in place of a name. Collectively they are referred to as being ‘Guise’ yet none directly answer to that name - nor to the name they held before bonding with the egregore spirit.  
 
There have been up to four League Egregores at any one time, of varied genders and ages, each wearing a mask and taking a title, be it Duke, Captain, Scholar, Harlequin or similar. Collectively they are referred to as being ‘Guise’ yet none directly answer to that name and each has their own personality and behaviours.
 
In these varied forms they are present through all levels of society, and all walks of life, observing everyone’s deeds. It is traditional for those undertaking an important action to explain their actions to the Egregore, for they bear testimony on behalf of the whole nation, for such is the way of the League to record what has been done though the acts may never be disclosed further in public.


The most consistent form of Guise has been known as his Grace, the Duke of Joy and Sorrow and he claims to be the central spring from which all others manifest – certainly as long as anyone can remember the Duke has been present as a patron of the arts, supporter of League culture and at times champion of etiquette - be it in theatre, politics or business - or all three combined.
While each egregore tends to feel a connection to one of the League cities, they nonetheless represent the nation as a whole. It is traditional for those undertaking an important action to discuss their intentions with the egregore, and it is understood that anything shared with the egregore in confidence will go no further.


Others forms have been more transient but currently regularly observed at Anvil has also been the Contessa, the Harlequin and the Captain.
Those currently regularly observed at Anvil have also been the Contessa, the Harlequin and the Reckoner.
The Harlequin is a rogue and a charmer, who claims to have but recently overcome the ban on public action placed on him by the other aspect of Guise – though this is disputed. Whatever the truth, wherever he goes, there is gossip, drama, and a social whirl.


The Harlequin is a rogue and a charmer, who claims to have but recently overcome the ban on public action placed on him by the other aspect of Guise – though this is disputed. Whatever the truth wherever he goes there is gossip, drama and a social whirl.
==Current Hosts==
===The Reckoner===
Originally from Vardstein Vale near the League and Varushkan border Alexis left home as soon as possible to experience the big city. Falling in with some bravo's they joined the Wolves of War for a short period before finding it not at all to their liking.


The Captain is of more practical character, more likely to be found wherever you find bravos, stevedores, craftsman and the like. Solid and steady (and often silent, unlike the garrulous Harlequin) his reassuring presence can often be found at the shoulder of bravo in the line of battle.
Moving back to Temeschwar and seeking to start again they soon joined a little known Reckoners Guild made up of ex-soldiers. Despite using magic they favour a much more mundane methods of balancing the books over magical ways and Alexis regularly finds themselves at odds with other guilds and approaches.  


Whatever the form of Guise he can be relied upon to champion the culture and hearth magic of the League. Their presence, in various forms, reaches all of the strata of League society and it is through them that the citizens can know that their great deeds are known and witnessed, even if they must remain secret – for such is the way of the League. Why not tell them your story……
Since the shattering of the City of Mirrors in 383YE by the Hag Queen, Alexis has been seen in Anvil wearing the Reckoners mask. The pragmatic and rougher nature of their home city can be found in the advice and approaches that they give. This can jar somewhat against  expections of the 'less rustic' Southern cities of the League
===The Harlequin===
Is a scamp.
===The Innamorta===
Is also a scamp.
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==Former Hosts==
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The egregore spirit of the League is complex and multi-faceted, revelling in politics and subtlety.

Guise

Guise is the egregore of the League, and like many things in that nation their identity is complicated with layers of masks and riddles. There are usually multiple egregores, usually one for each of the cities - but rarely if ever do all of them gather in one place. Each host wears wearing a mask and takes an archetypal title in place of a name. Collectively they are referred to as being ‘Guise’ yet none directly answer to that name - nor to the name they held before bonding with the egregore spirit.

While each egregore tends to feel a connection to one of the League cities, they nonetheless represent the nation as a whole. It is traditional for those undertaking an important action to discuss their intentions with the egregore, and it is understood that anything shared with the egregore in confidence will go no further.

Those currently regularly observed at Anvil have also been the Contessa, the Harlequin and the Reckoner. The Harlequin is a rogue and a charmer, who claims to have but recently overcome the ban on public action placed on him by the other aspect of Guise – though this is disputed. Whatever the truth, wherever he goes, there is gossip, drama, and a social whirl.

Current Hosts

The Reckoner

Originally from Vardstein Vale near the League and Varushkan border Alexis left home as soon as possible to experience the big city. Falling in with some bravo's they joined the Wolves of War for a short period before finding it not at all to their liking.

Moving back to Temeschwar and seeking to start again they soon joined a little known Reckoners Guild made up of ex-soldiers. Despite using magic they favour a much more mundane methods of balancing the books over magical ways and Alexis regularly finds themselves at odds with other guilds and approaches.

Since the shattering of the City of Mirrors in 383YE by the Hag Queen, Alexis has been seen in Anvil wearing the Reckoners mask. The pragmatic and rougher nature of their home city can be found in the advice and approaches that they give. This can jar somewhat against expections of the 'less rustic' Southern cities of the League

The Harlequin

Is a scamp.

The Innamorta

Is also a scamp.

Jon Pam
The Harlequin
Lilith Coker
The Reckoner
Jade Parsonage
The Innamorata

Former Hosts

Charlotte Barratt
The Contessa
Rick Jackson
The Duke of Joy and Sorrow

Further Reading

Core Brief

Additional Information

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