From: warmongr@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Krishgan)
Subject: SRUN: Initiate Group Alternatives-
Followup-To: rec.games.frp.misc
Summary: -a few choices, great for the NPC's of tomorrow...
Keywords: Shadowrun, SR, SRUN, SHADOWRUN
Organization: the Night Crafters Associated Press
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1992 21:28:26 GMT


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*  The following material has been inspired by the game scenarios played out  *
*  in Cary Quadrangle by a number of Shadowrun players.  All material should  *
*  be considered as entertainment value and game scenario inspiration.  I do  *
*  do hope you enjoy it...                                                    *
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*  Jonathon K. Henry (Keith)   >>> the Reflex <<<                             *
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->>>>>[The following is an overlook at the initiate organization that I have
  taken up the responsibility of "sponsoring."  Please, any who view it, 
  enjoy.]<<<<<
    -Krishgan, Lord of the Nightbreed<12:55:05/5-20-60>

 THE NIGHTBREED

 Type            : Dedicated/Conspiratorial
 Members         : Unknown
 Limitations     : Shapeshifters Only (Racial Connection)
 Strictures      : Belief, Oath, Hierarchy, Secrecy (see below)

 Dues/Resources  : 10,000/year or Special.  The Nightbreed is an organization
     whose membership is potentially in the upper hundreds (maybe higher).
     The Astral Contact (Krishgan) has actually taken a direct hand in 
     enrolling members into the group.  Each chapter has its own respective
     resources, and does not have to answer to another, potentially larger
     chapters orders (though unity/cooperation is encouraged, see also-
     Hierarchy notation below).  A potential member can pay for his/her
     dues through direct payments or by doing various "jobs" for the 
     organization (at any of the respective levels).

 Beliefs/Customs : It is the belief of the group to further the educational
     processes of the "uneducated" members.  Any Shapeshifter (racial) is
     considered to be an "honorary member" with only formal members paying
     the Due requirements.  The "groups" goal is the furtherment and protect-
     ion of the Shapeshifter Race/Cultural Diversity as a whole.  This can
     and often includes protection of certain "territories" that are suitable
     for living.

 Hierarchy       : This is an additional note concerning the membership.  The
     Initiatory Restriction known as Fraternity is not enforced in any true
     sense of the word.  Neither is the terminology of Obedience.  However,
     each chapter usually has a "Prophet" or "Prince" that leads the chapters
     activities.  Prophets are individuals that are chosen by the territorial
     Prince's.  The Prince's are chosen by Krishgan directly.  Occasionally a
     Prophet is chosen by Krishgan as well.

 Prince/Prophet  : This level of ability is something of interesting standard
     within the Nightbreed organization.  Apparently a throwback to the days
     when the group was more "pack oriented," the powers of the Princes and/or
     the Prophets is substantially increased over the "standard" member. 
	A Prophet is capable of communicating with any shapeshifter of the
     same "breed" as him/herself.  A Prophet can also cause another
     shapeshifter to "shift" between forms (of same breed again).  Prophets
     also possess the knowledge that is capable of rendering a shapeshifter
     a "standard" human/metahuman.  Any magically capable individual (in-
     cluding Adepts of all types) may be Prophets.  A Prophet must also be
     of at least Grade 3.
	A Prince has the same communication and "shift enforcement" powers
     of the Prophets.  However, their abilities are NOT restricted to the
     same "breed."  A Prince also has the knowledge of concerning the Ritual
     to transform a shapeshifter into a "mundane" but again, they are not
     restricted to their own "breed."  A Prince also has the power to "make"
     a human/metahuman into a shapeshifter.  They cannot do this however
     without the DIRECT consent of Krishgan himself.  Only fully capable
     Magicians (Hermetic or Shamanic) may become a Prince(Princess).  A
     Prince is given the theory for a spell that is capable of removing the
     memory of an individual (shapeshifter or not).  This is used to ensure
     the safety of the group and is not to be abused.  A Prince must also
     be at least Grade 5.

 Secrecy         : Only Shapeshifters are allowed to have knowledge of the
     group.  If a transgression occurs, the normal "prices" must be paid
     as well as having the offender(s) remove all traces of the transgression.
     This can include bringing the member within the "folds" of the Nightbreed
     itself.  It can also include destroying all information/individuals
     linked to the transgression (this might include members).
 
->>>>>[Anyone interested?]<<<<<
    -Krishgan, Lord of the Nightbreed<13:52:15/5-20-60>

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the Night Crafters 

Type                  : Dedicated/Conspiratorial
Members               : 9 (Currently)
Limitations           : Vampiric/Vampyric Individuals and/or Enchanters
Strictures            : Link (see below), Oath, Hierarchy, Secrecy

Dues/Resources        : Luxury, Dues are currently established at 5,000 Nuyen
     every six (6) months AND 1 "Lifespark" a month.  The Crafters have a
     very secure location underneath the Nevermore Foundation offices in
     Los Angeles and the Zeppelin Arcade in Renton/Seattle.  They enjoy a 
     50% reduction in supplies of ALL types due in part to having three (3)
     of their members being HIGHLY skilled at Enchanting (2 of the members
     are actually Enchanter Adepts).

Beliefs/Customs       : They pride themselves on self-reliance.  They are
     not however so arrogant as to be stupid.  They realize that they have
     limitations in various areas, but are not beyond working with other
     organizations to meet their needs.  They tend to be incredibly efficient,
     and can usually do any particular "job" extremely well.

Hierarchy             : Technically, the group has Obedience of a form within
     its societal structure.  They will tend to give leniency to any of its
     members that are above theirselves in grade.  Vampyircally "crafted"
     individuals are treated as being one (1) grade higher than their true
     "rank."

Link                  : At the time of joining the group, a giving of the
     persons' "Lifespark" is accrued to the Astral Contact (Maker-who-Crafts-
     in-the-Night).  This does not change the personality in any way of the
     "donor", but does assure that the member does not get out of hand or
     try to harm the group in any way.  Leaving the group does not mean the
     returning of the "Lifespark" necessarily.  This is often kept by the
     Contact to further ensure the groups safety.  The -Link- to the
     "lifespark" and its "donor" cannot be broken by anything short of a true
     Artifact or Astral Contact (or greater of course).

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