Summary
An institution of recent origins, the Troubadors are a congregation of enthusiastic poets, but sometimes also playwrites and actors, who seek to share their works of primarily poetry. It encourages intellectual discussion of the meaning of established works, and development of new ones. The Society also uses its backing of wealthy individuals to fund publications of said poetry, should the Society approve of it. It functions as a group rather than a top-down organization, not exactly having a system of rank, but instead simply a Chamberlain who calls the meetings and generally hosts them. The Troubadours often provide services to would-be poet commoners, giving them lodging and food, in exchange for eventually publishing works under the Society's name. All in all, the Troubadours are dedicated to the craft of poetry, wishing to see it proliferated and enjoyed by the peoples of the world.
More a collection of enthusiasts than a guild, the Troubadours allow virtually anyone in who shares their passion, yet are picky about what poems they wish to publish and endorse. Practically speaking, it's a merit based group, who reward and endorse those who they believe have earned, but would never deny a lover of poetry from being involved in their activites.
More a collection of enthusiasts than a guild, the Troubadours allow virtually anyone in who shares their passion, yet are picky about what poems they wish to publish and endorse. Practically speaking, it's a merit based group, who reward and endorse those who they believe have earned, but would never deny a lover of poetry from being involved in their activites.
Services, Activites, and Tasks
Flockings
Flockings are held randomly and informally, depending on the schedules of the people involved. They are, in essence, a general idea of the society members meeting at a specified place, to do any number of the usual society pasttimes. These can range from simply social calls, to debates, to votes on a publication. A Troubadour can expect to attend Flockings rather frequently, as they are merely social gathers above all things, and great ways to build relationships with their fellow enthusiasts. Flockings will be held at a preestablished, repeating location, with the exception at certain times depending on activity. The location will be provided shortly once we have reached a decent number and the building is furnished.
Readings and Debates
Often times, the Society will gather to read aloud established poetry, either by outside poets or inner society produced ones. The readings can be theatrical, satirical, or serious, depending on the work, and is usually followed by intense discussion or debate about the piece. Usually these discussions will cover the tempo, rhyming, tone, setting, theme, arguments, author, or really just about anything one could gather from a written work. Readings are done quite commonly, especially so when there is much content to work off of.
Publication Votings
Publication Votings are merely when the society gathers to discuss sponsoring a produced piece of poetry, and funding it to be featured in libraries, courts, and printed on parchment to be sold. While the Society holds absolutely no kind of ground in the Literary World at large, they hope to one day be seen that their mark of approval means something for a piece of poetry. But for now, it's merely a way of creating camraderie between poets, as well as potentially weeding out poor poets who would sully their repute.
Slams
Slams are generally fun-filled, wine-fueled nights of the poets partying and slinging verse at one another, trying to come up with humourous, silly, appraising, boastful, or insulting poetic lines to say to one another, in a night of banter and revelry.
Performances
This can be a long-lasting or sporadic activity that takes place, usually in regards to the few plays the group indulges in. However, this can also be applied to epic poems or more lengthy prose ones. The society may publically or privately produce a performance of this, either for the fun of it or for the repute.
Workshops
The Society often will come together to work on their poetry and pieces together, bouncing ideas off each other, sharing their works, and helping one another improve them. Utilizing the minds around to enchance their work, the Society hopes it will endorse better poetry from doing so. Occassionaly, the Troubadours may host public workshops, to teach concepts to would-be writers and help them on their external pieces.
Poetry Nights
These would be events the society hosts from time to time, presenting various works of poetry to likely the nobility and aristocracy. It is a great chance to expose potential poets to high society, and find them fame and endorsements should they perform well. Typically, the Chamberlain finds some sort of prize to donate to the best poet of the night, either in gold payments or endorsements with noble houses.
Many More!
These are just a snippet of what the Society would plan to do at any given time. This should give you a taste of what to expect from it, but isn't a limit to the fun!
Commendations of the Society
The Chamberlain only exists to organize Society Flockings, perfomances, events, so on and so forth. Nobody in the Society holds authority over the others, except in the manner of the group being able to approve or deny publications.
The Golden Laurels
These are members who have published more than three poems under the Society's name. Like the ranks with them, they hold absolutely no authority, but is merely a commendation for their continued diligence and sponsership of the craft. This title enables a member to vote on a publication.
The Silver Stags
These are members who have published two or three poems within the Society. Like the ranks with them, they hold absolutely no authority, but is merely a commendation for their continued diligence and sponsership of the craft. This title enables a member to vote on a publication.
Members:
|| Augustin Reinard ||
The Authors of Alum
This tier of members are those have come forward and managed to get a single poem published, an accomplishment not to be scoffed at. This is the minimum required "title" to have to be able to vote on a new publication.
Members:
|| Milena du Brierust || Haeddi Harhold || Milojica Serdjanson av Ramsau || Sir Dante Tyrannian ||
Enthusiasts of the Craft
This is the base term for someone who has done the Society the honour of joining. Whether authors, critics, or simply fans, this term applies to actually everyone in the Society, even those with commendations. While they cannot vote with only this title, if an Enthusiast comes forth with a piece they deem worthy of the Authors of Alum commendation, they will be permitted to vote without having a publication. This system is used to determine early voters on publications before the Society has published anything.
Members:
|| Novellia av Fristadvolm || Margaery de la Riviére ||
OOC: How to Join
- Is NOT an Ailor, Nelfin, Sihai, Dwarf, Qadir, Songaskian, Yanar, Maraya, or Ailor-Leaning Half-Race.
- Kathar and Manathar are not permitted, should someone be mislead by Nelfin being accepted.
- Is NOT literate.
- Is a criminal or involved in criminal activity.
- Someone who may beget dishonour of the Society.
- Non-Unionists can be permitted depending on their religion. If you are not Unionist, please convey your religion in your letter. Certain ones will not be allowed to maintain the respect of the Society.
- Has 3 or more Literary Arts Proficiency.
- Can include a copy of a past piece of work, to be reviewed by the Chamberlain and/or other Alums, Silvers, or Goldens.
- Has 5 or more Literary Arts Proficiency.
- Can include TWO copies of past pieces of work, to be reviewed by the Chamerlain and/or other Alums, Silvers, or Goldens.
OOC: Location of Aftonhead
To begin instructions, do /tp Park Ballroom, then follow map.
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