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The '''Bear Cult''' is a sect of people from the [[:Category:Villages|village]] of [[Bitterfork]] who have an unnatural obsession with the [[bears|savannah grizzly]]. This is evident by the black granite fountain in the village square that features four bear heads in bas-relief upon its surface.
{{Autocracy infobox
[[Category:Religion]]
|housename=Carnivalis Institute of Jestering
|leader=Tilia Malicieux
|style=Elected [[Autocracy]]
|patron=''Empty''
|founder=[[Silvestri Carnivalis]]
|classes=All (some dependant on Factional Cities)
|city=[[Delos]]
|tutor=Mr. [[Quackers]]
|arms=''Lozengy Argent and Sable''
|icon=The [[Living Tarot]] (Destroyed) }}


In the year 918AF, the cult briefly allowed outsiders to glimpse some of their ritual practices and glean insight into their origins after a young villager sought entrance into the cult.  
''This page is about the House. For other uses, please see [[Jesters (disambiguation)]].''


Around 1000BF, their Ashtani ancestors, under the fleet command of Polemarch Amphites and the direct command of Lochagos Damokles, became shipwrecked upon the unfamiliar shores of what is now known as Bitterfork Village. Initially, the crew looked to their regular chain of command for direction and leadership, with Lochagos Damokles left in charge of a mission he never intended to command: the long-term survival of his people in an unfamiliar land. Vulnerable to the savage wilderness, the crew began to fall victim to the creatures who roamed the area. Of particular brutality were the bear maulings.
'''Carnivalis Institute of Jestering''' is the [[:Category:Houses|House]] converted from the [[guild]] of the [[Jester|Jesters]], and is headquartered in [[Delos]]. It was the last of the guilds to convert to a great house.


A low-ranking healer had had enough. Using her knowledge of medicinals and plants, she was able to coat a blade in a potent toxin and courageously stood up to the next bear that prowled into the encampment, and successfully slew the fearsome animal. Crew quickly divided in allegiance-- some remained true to the Lokhagos, others became increasingly loyal to the Bear Woman, who vowed to protect the people from the dangers of the wilderness; the powerful prowling bears became symbolic of both the pinnacle of danger and the fearless spirit to embody for the sake of survival.  
== Founding ==
The Jesters Guild was founded in 299 A.F. by a man named [[Silvestri Carnivalis]] who was launched over 600 years into the future by a [[timequake]] caused by [[Eris]], Goddess of Chaos. Upon his arrival, he found that the art of Jestering was very different from what it was in his time. In fact, it didn't exist. He set out to change this by gathering together a group of adventurers with similar ideals and gathered them around a spot in Delos to have them all chant. A short time later, a guildhall fell out of the sky, complete with mirrors, swings, a duck of the tutor variety, and a humgii named [[Jaws]]. He set out to teach the world what it was to laugh yet again.


In time this faction became increasingly fanatical and the cult was formed. Villagers found a sense of belonging and hope within the cult, and gained respect as the village's Protectors. However, like any militant extremist group, they became increasingly demanding that the village live according to their rules.
=Political History=
==Patrons==
:300 AF - Lady Eris became the first Patron of the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering.
:310 AF - Lady Pandora replaced Lady Eris.
:366 AF - Lady Makali replaced Lady Pandora.
:383 AF - Lady Kastalia replaced Lady Makali.
:??? AF - Lord Hermes replaced Lady Kastalia.
:518 AF - Lady Pandora replaced Lord Hermes.
:581 AF - Lord Scarlatti replaced Lady Pandora.
:618 AF - Lady Pandora replaced Lord Scarlatti.
:676 AF - Lord Vastar replaced Lady Pandora.
:772 AF - Lord Vastar withdrew His Patronage to offer His full support to Ashtan.


In modern times, Bitterfork's Shaman, Belen, acts as the "Arch Arktos", or cult leader, of the bear hunters. Their initiation rite demands that would-be bear hunters complete the same task as their founder, who is now referred to only by the title "Sotera." Initiates are given only a small dagger coated with the same toxin concocted by that young healer centuries ago and are sent into the wilderness to grapple with a fearsome grizzly. If the bear spirit finds them worthy, and they return alive having vanquished the beast, they are permitted entry into the cult and undergo the Initiation Ritual.  
==Leadership - Guildmasters==
:299 AF - Founder: Silvestri Carnivalis.
:299 AF - Llewellyn replaced Silvestri Carnivalis as Guildmaster.
:313 AF - Callianessa replaced Llewellyn as Guildmaster.
:338 AF - Mendax replaced Callianessa as Guildmaster.
:344 AF - Rishado replaced Mendax as Guildmaster.
:346 AF - Myranda replaced Rishado as Guildmaster.
:351 AF - Rosalinn replaced Myranda as Guildmaster.
:357 AF - Nawtika replaced Rosalinn as Guildmaster.
:374 AF - Paine replaced Rosalinn as Guildmaster.
:382 AF - Calithandir replaced Paine as Guildmaster.


A sacred ceremonial hide is prepared from the slain bear and is bestowed upon the initiate after their vows as a symbol of the bear spirit being made manifest in them, and welcoming them into the fold of the mighty bear hunters.
==Leadership - Lords/Ladies of the Carnival==
:382 AF - First Lord of the Carnival: Calithandir.
:409 AF - Tiax replaced Calithandir as the Lord of the Carnival.
:422 AF - Triptika replaced Tiax as the Lord of the Carnival, becoming the Lady of the Carnival in turn.
:422 AF - Kuntar replaced Triptika as the Lord of the Carnival, becoming the Lord of the Carnival in turn.
:??? AF - Drayix replaced Kuntar as the Lord of the Carnival.
:449 AF - Blackharp replaced Drayix as the Lord of the Carnival.
:453 AF - Claudia replaced Blackharp as the Lord of the Carnival, becoming the Lady of the Carnival in turn.
:459 AF - Ata replaced Claudia as the Lady of the Carnival.
:504 AF - Triptika replaced Ata as the Lady of the Carnival.
:517 AF - Bonko replaced Triptika as the Lady of the Carnival, becoming the Lord of the Carnival in turn.
:524 AF - Pyke replaced Bonko as the Lord of the Carnival.
:578 AF - Shihai replaced Pyke as the Lord of the Carnival.
:597 AF - Blackharp replaced Shihai as the Lord of the Carnival.
:604 AF - Sheetaa replaced Blackharp as the Lord of the Carnival.
:639 AF - Sillias replaced Sheetaa as the Lord of the Carnival.
:669 AF - Aktillum replaced Sillias as the Lord of the Carnival.
:688 AF - Leliel replaced Aktillum as the Lord of the Carnival, becoming the Lady of the Carnival in turn.
:768 AF - Rhydian replaced Leliel as the Lady of the Carnival.
:904 AF - Bellis replaced Rhydian as Lady of the Carnival.
:950 AF - Tilia replaced Bellis as Lady of the Carnival.
 
=Icon History=
The Carnivalis Institute of Jestering previously possessed the Icon - The [[Living Tarot]].
 
=Inhabitants=
:Mr. [[Quackers]], the Duck resides within the House estate and exists as their tutor.
[[Category:Houses]][[Category:Guilds]]
:[[Jaws]], a furry humgii, resides within the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering. Like other members of her kind, she will eat anything that is given to her. Unlike the others, however, she wears a jingling [[jester|jester's]] cap and bell-tipped slippers.
[[Category:Humgii]]
:[[Eleanor]], the Pink Elephant, resides within the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering. Thoroughly rose pink in colour, with a baby blue feather boa around her neck, the gaiety with which she trundles about, despite her massive trunk, feet, and ears, is enough to make anyone doubt his or her sobriety.
[[Category:Delosian Denizens]]
:[[Jimmy]], the Penguin, resides within the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering. Rumoured to have been raised in the backstreets of the penguin world upon the ice floes of [[Kamleikan]], Jimmy is truly a menacing figure, despite only standing at a height of about two feet. Though his slick tuxedo jacket and silk dress shirt suggest a courteous demeanour, his razor-sharp beak and glowering eyes certainly do not.
[[Category:Delosian Denizens]]
:[[Cottle]], the Clown, resides within the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering. A stout [[Mhun]], he veers to the far side of insanity, shrieking shrilly and piercingly staring about himself as his painted face smiles for all eternity. His electric blue eyes, red 3-feet long shoes, green bowler hat, and questionable-looking yellow flower clip all serve to complete his image of quintessential craziness. He protects the CIJ Estate.
[[Category:Delosian Denizens]]

Revision as of 22:25, 5 July 2024

Carnivalis Institute of Jestering
Leader Tilia Malicieux
Patron Empty
Leadership Style Elected Autocracy
Founder Silvestri Carnivalis
City Delos
Classes Permitted All (some dependant on Factional Cities)
House Tutor Mr. Quackers
Heraldric Arms Lozengy Argent and Sable
Icon The Living Tarot (Destroyed)


This page is about the House. For other uses, please see Jesters (disambiguation).

Carnivalis Institute of Jestering is the House converted from the guild of the Jesters, and is headquartered in Delos. It was the last of the guilds to convert to a great house.

Founding

The Jesters Guild was founded in 299 A.F. by a man named Silvestri Carnivalis who was launched over 600 years into the future by a timequake caused by Eris, Goddess of Chaos. Upon his arrival, he found that the art of Jestering was very different from what it was in his time. In fact, it didn't exist. He set out to change this by gathering together a group of adventurers with similar ideals and gathered them around a spot in Delos to have them all chant. A short time later, a guildhall fell out of the sky, complete with mirrors, swings, a duck of the tutor variety, and a humgii named Jaws. He set out to teach the world what it was to laugh yet again.

Political History

Patrons

300 AF - Lady Eris became the first Patron of the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering.
310 AF - Lady Pandora replaced Lady Eris.
366 AF - Lady Makali replaced Lady Pandora.
383 AF - Lady Kastalia replaced Lady Makali.
??? AF - Lord Hermes replaced Lady Kastalia.
518 AF - Lady Pandora replaced Lord Hermes.
581 AF - Lord Scarlatti replaced Lady Pandora.
618 AF - Lady Pandora replaced Lord Scarlatti.
676 AF - Lord Vastar replaced Lady Pandora.
772 AF - Lord Vastar withdrew His Patronage to offer His full support to Ashtan.

Leadership - Guildmasters

299 AF - Founder: Silvestri Carnivalis.
299 AF - Llewellyn replaced Silvestri Carnivalis as Guildmaster.
313 AF - Callianessa replaced Llewellyn as Guildmaster.
338 AF - Mendax replaced Callianessa as Guildmaster.
344 AF - Rishado replaced Mendax as Guildmaster.
346 AF - Myranda replaced Rishado as Guildmaster.
351 AF - Rosalinn replaced Myranda as Guildmaster.
357 AF - Nawtika replaced Rosalinn as Guildmaster.
374 AF - Paine replaced Rosalinn as Guildmaster.
382 AF - Calithandir replaced Paine as Guildmaster.

Leadership - Lords/Ladies of the Carnival

382 AF - First Lord of the Carnival: Calithandir.
409 AF - Tiax replaced Calithandir as the Lord of the Carnival.
422 AF - Triptika replaced Tiax as the Lord of the Carnival, becoming the Lady of the Carnival in turn.
422 AF - Kuntar replaced Triptika as the Lord of the Carnival, becoming the Lord of the Carnival in turn.
??? AF - Drayix replaced Kuntar as the Lord of the Carnival.
449 AF - Blackharp replaced Drayix as the Lord of the Carnival.
453 AF - Claudia replaced Blackharp as the Lord of the Carnival, becoming the Lady of the Carnival in turn.
459 AF - Ata replaced Claudia as the Lady of the Carnival.
504 AF - Triptika replaced Ata as the Lady of the Carnival.
517 AF - Bonko replaced Triptika as the Lady of the Carnival, becoming the Lord of the Carnival in turn.
524 AF - Pyke replaced Bonko as the Lord of the Carnival.
578 AF - Shihai replaced Pyke as the Lord of the Carnival.
597 AF - Blackharp replaced Shihai as the Lord of the Carnival.
604 AF - Sheetaa replaced Blackharp as the Lord of the Carnival.
639 AF - Sillias replaced Sheetaa as the Lord of the Carnival.
669 AF - Aktillum replaced Sillias as the Lord of the Carnival.
688 AF - Leliel replaced Aktillum as the Lord of the Carnival, becoming the Lady of the Carnival in turn.
768 AF - Rhydian replaced Leliel as the Lady of the Carnival.
904 AF - Bellis replaced Rhydian as Lady of the Carnival.
950 AF - Tilia replaced Bellis as Lady of the Carnival.

Icon History

The Carnivalis Institute of Jestering previously possessed the Icon - The Living Tarot.

Inhabitants

Mr. Quackers, the Duck resides within the House estate and exists as their tutor.
Jaws, a furry humgii, resides within the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering. Like other members of her kind, she will eat anything that is given to her. Unlike the others, however, she wears a jingling jester's cap and bell-tipped slippers.
Eleanor, the Pink Elephant, resides within the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering. Thoroughly rose pink in colour, with a baby blue feather boa around her neck, the gaiety with which she trundles about, despite her massive trunk, feet, and ears, is enough to make anyone doubt his or her sobriety.
Jimmy, the Penguin, resides within the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering. Rumoured to have been raised in the backstreets of the penguin world upon the ice floes of Kamleikan, Jimmy is truly a menacing figure, despite only standing at a height of about two feet. Though his slick tuxedo jacket and silk dress shirt suggest a courteous demeanour, his razor-sharp beak and glowering eyes certainly do not.
Cottle, the Clown, resides within the Carnivalis Institute of Jestering. A stout Mhun, he veers to the far side of insanity, shrieking shrilly and piercingly staring about himself as his painted face smiles for all eternity. His electric blue eyes, red 3-feet long shoes, green bowler hat, and questionable-looking yellow flower clip all serve to complete his image of quintessential craziness. He protects the CIJ Estate.
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