Hero Wars

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Template: Hero Band

This is the standard format of a Hero Wars hero band.

Band Name

Quote

History and Descriptive "Keyword"
Common Names: Other names by which the band is commonly known to outsiders.
Form: Type of hero band: military unit, bandit gang, religious cult, etc.
Cultural Context: Role of the band within their society/culture.
Ideology: Hero band's doctrines, beliefs, and general philosophy, often expressed using a typical quote.
Look and Feel: Notes to help the narrator and players describe and envision the band.
Purpose: The band's stated (or secret) goals and motivations.
Headquarters: Location(s) where the band has its home base or can otherwise be contacted.
Reactions: Reactions to the band by members of their culture.
 

Resources

Leader: Name and distinctive features of the hero band's leader.
Renowned Members: Other important members of the band.
Membership: Number of dedicated members.
Other Contacts: Other organizations, individuals, or magic that the group may have access to when they need it.
 

Organization

Descriptive text of hero band organization. Types of people who join the hero band, benefits and requirements.
 

Membership Keyword

Membership Requirements: Requirements to become or remain a member.
Physical Abilities taught: Physical abilities taught to all members of the band, if any.
Mental Abilities taught: Mental abilities taught to all members of the band, if any.
Typical Personality Traits: Typical personality traits expressed or desired by members of the group.
Magic: Special magic available to members, if any. If the group encourages or requires worship of a particular Otherworld entity, it should be mentioned here.
 

Guardian Being

Descriptive text about the hero band's guardian being. See the Guardian Beings article for details.
Method: How the entity interacts with and provides magic to members. Can be Archetype (entity is directed by the hero band leader), Manifest (entity has a form and identity of its own), or Imminent (entity provides spell-like magic that any member can use).
Form: Form taken by a guardian being in the Inner World.
Membership Requirements: Restrictions, actions, or strange behavior required of members by the guardian entity.
Awareness Function: Awareness ability or magic available to members.
Blessing Function: Blessing ability or magic available to members.
Defense Function: Defensive ability or magic available to members.

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