Editing Fort Garland Adventurers' Society

==BUSINESS CARDS==

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|<big>'''The Fort Garland Adventurers' Society'''</big>

<big>'''''"Adventure Abounds!"'''''</big>

~ Curiosity ~ Exploration ~ Travel ~ Comradery ~ Assistance ~ Community ~

~ Combat Shows ~ Salvage Operations ~ Specialized Search & Rescue ~ Humanitarian Works ~
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''(THE SAMPLE CARD BELOW IS VERY RARE AND ONLY A FEW CARDS USUALLY EXIST; ONLY HANDED OUT TO VERY SPECIAL CLIENTS.)''

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|<big>'''The Fort Garland Adventurers' Society'''</big>

<big>'''''"Adventure Abounds!"'''''</big>

~ Curiosity ~ Exploration ~ Travel ~ Comradery ~ Assistance ~ Community ~ Fortune & Fame ~

~ Combat Shows ~ Salvage Operations ~ Specialized Search & Rescue ~ Humanitarian Works ~

~ Creative Thinkers ~ Problem Solvers ~ Hired Muscle ~ Undead Slayers ~ Shadow Miners ~
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==SURVIVAL RULES== 
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><big>[[File:Adventurers Society Survival Rules Pic2.png]]</div>

==='''<span style=color:green>A.L.W.A.Y.S.</span> Remember'''===

'''AWARENESS''' Keeps You Alive.
*Keep Your Head On A Swivel
*Paying Attention Buys You Time
*Having Time Buys You Options
*Be Aware of People Waiting near Transitional Spaces
*Make Eye Contact to Let Others Know You See Them

'''LOOK''' But DON'T Touch.
*Best to Look from a Distance
*It could be Covered in Poison
*It could Activate a Defense System
*It could Trigger a Trap
*It could Have a Spell upon It

'''WARY''' Is Your Mindset.
*Think that People are Up to No Good
*People ARE up to No Good
*Expect Agendas, Dangers, Motives and Traps

'''ACCEPT''' It For What It Appears To Be.
*Those Who Live By This Rule, Survive
*Don't Hesitate in Disbelief
*Don't Waste Time Rationalizing
*It IS What It Appears To Be
(If it Looks like a Zombie, Acts like a Zombie, Smells like a Zombie: IT'S A FUCKING ZOMBIE!)

'''YOU''' Can Do It.
*YOU Can Make A Difference
*Be Confident in What YOU Can Do, and Do It
*YOU Won't Know What YOU Are Fully Capable of Until YOU Try

'''SAFETY''' Third.
*We've Got a Job To Do, First and Foremost.
*There Is Risk in What We Do and We Accept That.
*Safety IS Awareness and PERSONAL Responsibility.

==='''<span style=color:green>R.E.S.P.E.C.T.</span> the Location.'''===

'''RESEARCH''' the Destination.
*Environment, Inhabitants, Culture, Society
*Regional News and Events
*Location's History
*Local Myths & Legends
*Routes and Travel Times

'''EXPLORE''' Carefully & Thoroughly.
*Don't Rush In
*Move Quietly or Blend In
*Watch Your Back ALWAYS
*Make a Map or Mark your Way

'''STAY''' Together.
*Don't Split-up Too Far
*Line of Sight is Best
*Stay In Communication
*Always Know Where Your Team Is

'''PREPARE''' Accordingly.
*What might you need to do in order to 'fit in'?
*What Supplies, Equipment and Gear will be needed?
*What Specialty Items might be needed?
*What Spells might be needed?
*Do you have current and accurate maps of the area?

'''EXPECT''' the Unexpected.
*Think about anything that could go wrong.
*Think about things that 'can't go wrong'.
*Think of at least one thing you can do if something goes wrong.
*Don't freeze up when it happens.

'''CHECK''' For Traps! (and Secret Doors)
*Traps, Ambushes, Setups & Tests
*Mechanical, Magical & Natural
*(Look behind and under everything.)
*(Look for lines, wear patterns and paths.)
*Surveillance Systems, Motion Sensors, Spells & Wards
*Scrying: Do you feel like someone is watching you?
*Spies: Is someone or something watching or following you?

'''TEAMWORK''' At All Times.
*Aid your Allies with Skills and Powers
*Buff your Buddies before and during combat
*Counter your Teammates weakness with your Strengths
*Focus your Fire and Efforts for better results
*Heal! You can't fight if you're dead, for fuck's sake!

==Coat of Arms==

A peaked Knight's Shield of Vert that bears a Cross of Argent is at the center of this Coat of Arms. 

At the center of the Cross of Argent overlapping into the fields of Vert is a Fireball of Sable with lines of Argent to define its features. 

Within each of the four fields of Vert surrounding the Cross of Argent there are symbols as follows:
*In the Upper Dexter; a Warhammer with a rectangular head of Argent and a handle of Sable crosses a Sword with a hilt of Sable and a long wavy blade of Argent.  Beneath the crossed weapons is a gauntleted fist of Argent with lines of Sable defining its features.
*In the Upper Sinister; a Silhouette of a Sable Mountain Peak with a snowy peak of Argent and cut-out pine trees showing the Vert beneath.  
*In the Lower Dexter; a Crumbling Tower of Sable Blocks and Argent Mortar with partial Crenelated Parapet atop. 
*In the Lower Sinister; a Cut-away of a Sable Cavern with tiny Vert Explorers carrying Argent Weapons & Lights. 

To the Dexter (left) of the Shield is a Rampant Dragon of Argent with lines of Sable defining its features Facing to the Sinister (right). 

To the Sinister (right) of the Shield is a Rampant Griffin of Vert with lines of Sable defining its features Facing to the Dexter (left).  

Atop the Shield's point is a Open-faced Roman Helm of Argent facing to the Dexter with a Brush Guard of Vert atop and Horse Tail of Sable trailing down the back. 

Below the Shield there is a wide Ribbon, Argent with a Border of Vert; it bears the words "Adventure Abounds" in Sable letters.

==History==
The Fort Garland Adventurers' Society became an Official Society at the same time the Guardians' Guild of Garland became an Official Guild.  However, the Adventurers' Society had existed for over a year unofficially; accounting for the time Raphael and his Companions had been 'adventuring' together under his leadership. 

Raphael wanted a name for himself and his group of Companions, other than 'my Team'.  So, being that Raphael always thought of himself as an Adventurer, even before his Grand Adventure into the Amberverse began, he decided to refer to his Companions and himself as Adventurers... but Adventuring Team or Adventuring Party lacked the 'official' feel he was looking for... and Adventurers' Guild seemed a bit too much for a group their size. So he decided on Adventurers' Society and then tacked on the Fort Garland part as an additional identifier and in honor of the place they all met and the place they all fought together to defend... well, most to them; others from other places have joined since.  

It was only when Fortunadus Enright, an acquaintance of Raphael's, came a callin' with a job offer for Rafe and Company... including Rodak and all the newly acquired Arco Boys that joined up then joined Raphael when they all joined the circus; Hepplewhite's Traveling Circus, to be specific.  They all spent a full season training and learning, hands-on, how to set-up, tear-down, operate and perform in, a traveling circus...  Rafe thought it would make a great cover, when needed, for an Adventurers' Society filled with Dwarves, an Orc, an Elf and several four-legged animals, all out looking for trouble to fix, and fame and fortune to claim.

==Member Roster==
===Members===
*'''Raphael de la Varga''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Raphael]]	Founder, Director/Leader, Public Relations
**Human-Mesobian-Dufiro, Male
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, Gnome (Magical Creature)
***Elemental Dufiro of Change. ''Aspires to Earth, Sound and Air.''
**Psy: 10, Str: A, End: 1, War: C		(MMP, PW, FGS, SC, LoS, C, GnM, DuP)
***Adventurer, Sorcerer, Bard, Outdoorsman(Druid)

**'''The Poodles Boys (3)''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Raphael#The_Poodle_Boys_-_.7B14.2816.29.7D]] 	Raphael's Pets & Guard Dogs. 
***Avasa Dufiro of Guard, Miniature Poodles, Male
***Psy: C, Str: C, End: A, War: C		(DuP,)

*'''Gadget''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Gadia-_Gadget]] 		Raphael's Traveling Companion, 	Leader of the Poodle Boys Pack, 
**Huge Wolf, Hound of Mandalay, Female
***Massive Wolf, Silky Terrier, Wolf, Dogo Argentino, Huge Orc, (Human, Elf & Dwarf((???)))
**Psy: 12, Str: 13, End: 39, War: C		(FGS, SC, HMP, MM)

*'''Slugger''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Slugger_and_Curious]] 		Animal Handler, First Aid
**Amberite-Avalonian-Mesobian, Female
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, Nyad (Magical Creature)
**Psy: C, Str: C, End: C, War: C		(MMP, FGS, SC, LoS, C)
***Sorceress, Fighter?, Animal Trainer?, 

**'''Curious''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Curious]] 	Slugger's Guardian
***Masoja Dufiro of Guard, Tuxedo Cat, Male
***Psy: X, Str: X, End: X, War: X		(DuP,)

*'''Fitz William''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Fitz_William]]		Asst. Director/Asst. Leader, General Manager
**Dwarf(Human)-Mesobian, Male
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, ? (Magical Creature)
**Psy: 3, Str: 2, End: 2, War: 1		(MMP, FGS, SC, LoS, LoM, C, DwM)
***Sorcerer, Cleric, Scholar, Soldier

*'''Colette''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Christine_Corelle]]		Certified MD, Public Relations	
**Human, Female
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, Winged Fairy (Magical Creature)
**Psy: 5, Str: C, End: C, War: H		(FGS, SC, LoS, LoM, C, FaM)
***Sorceress, Alchemist, Druid, Mage, Chef, Certified MD

*'''Dr. Len''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Dr._Len_Parsons]]			Advisor, Multi-Certified MD
**Human (Midget), Male
***Human, Minitaur (Magical Creature)
**Psy: X, Str: X, End: X, War: X		(FGS, SC, LoS, C, )
***Sorcerer, Certified MD (multiple worlds), Circus Performer

*'''Wrecker''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Wrecker]] 		Wrecking Crew, Muscle
**Dwarf (Human), Male
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, ? (Magical Creature)
**Psy: H, Str: 3, End: 3, War: C		(FGS, SC, C, DwM)
***Fighter, Soldier, Wrecker Driver, Demolition (non-explosive)

*'''Reggy''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Reggy]] 		Supply & Salvage Operations, Muscle	
**Orc (Human), Male
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, ? (Magical Creature)
**Psy: H, Str: A, End: C, War: H		(FGS, SC, C, OrM)
***Fighter/Thief???, Soldier???

*'''Runner''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Runner_-_Arco_Boys]] 		Security & Stealth Ops	
**Elf (Human), Male
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, Ki-Rin (Magical Creature)
**Psy: X, Str: X, End: X, War: X		(FGS, SC, LoS, ElM, KiM)
***Sorcerer, Mountain Guide, Soldier

*'''Candy''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Candy-Arco_Boy]] 		Scouting & Intel	
**Dwarf (Human), Female
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, ? (Magical Creature)
**Psy: X, Str: X, End: X, War: X		(DwM, FGS, SC,)
***Fighter, Scout, 

*'''Gunner''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Gunner_-_Arco_Boys]] 		Weapons & Equipment	
**Dwarf (Human), Male
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, ? (Magical Creature)
**Psy: X, Str: X, End: X, War: X		(DwM, FGS, SC,)
***Fighter, Mechanic, Weapons Specialist, Soldier

*'''Kole''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Kole]] 			Mechanics, Muscle
**Dwarf (Human), Male
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, ? (Magical Creature)
**Psy: H, Str: H+5, End: C, War: H		(DwM, FGS, SC,)
***Fighter, Mechanic, Soldier

*'''Olive''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_oilve-Orion]] 		Fighter / Thief. Trick Rider. Motocross. Roller Derby.	
**Orion Female
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, ? (Magical Creature)
**Psy: H, Str: C+3, End: 1, War: H		(FGS, SC,)
***Motorcycle Stunt Rider, Roller Derby Jammer, 

*'''Elmer''':[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Running_Sheet_Elmer_Ellswroth]] 		Combat Trainer, Mechanics, Muscle	
**Human, Male
***Human, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, ? (Magical Creature)
**Psy: X, Str: X, End: X, War: X		(FGS, SC,)
***Fighter, Combat Trainer

====Roster Key====
'''C''' = Cantrips, '''DwM''' = Dwarven Magic, '''DuP''' = Dufiro Powers, '''ElM''' = Elven Magic, '''FGS''' = Fort Garland Sigil, '''FaM''' = Fairy Magic, '''GnM''' = Gnome Magic, '''HMP''' = Hounds of Mandalay Powers, '''KiM''' = Ki-Rin Magic, '''LoM''' = Low-order Magic System, '''LoS''' = Low-order Sorcery, '''MM''' = Mark of Mandalay, '''MMP''' = Medallion of Mesob Powers, '''NyM''' = Nyad Magic, '''OrM''' = Orcish Magic, '''PW''' = Power Words, '''SC''' = Shape Change

===Members' Vehicles & Trailers===
*Total Vehicles ''typically'' Driven at one time: '''12'''. 
**Big Rig w/Double Semi Box Trailers: '''1'''. 
**Big Rig w/Semi Box Trailer: '''2'''. 
**Very Lg. Motorhome w/Lg. Camper Trailer '''1'''.
**Lg. Motorhome w/Large Toy Hauler: '''4'''. 
**Small Motorhome w/ Small Box Trailer: '''1'''. 
**Off Road 4x4 w/ Camper Trailer: '''1'''. 
**Motorcycles: '''2'''

*'''Raphael''': (Slugger usually rides w/Rafe)
**Large Airstream Motorhome & Large Airstream Toy Hauler Trailer (Matched Set; Steampunk Styled)
**Yellow 1958 Harley Davidson w/ Armored Sidecar, Kawasaki KTX 500 Enduro, 
*'''Slugger''': (NOW shares living space w/Colette) (usually rides w/Rafe)
**Kawasaki KTX 250 Enduro (stored in Rafe's Box Trailer)
*'''Fitz William''': (Lives alone)
**Big Rig w/Sleeper, Double Semi Box Trailers, Motorcycle,
***Box Semi-Trailer used for Storing & Transporting Society Camping & Circus Gear
*'''Colette''': (NOW shares her living space with Slugger)
**Very Lg. Motorhome/Tour Bus (Medical Bay), Large Camper Trailer, Motorcycle (stored in mini-garage of Motorhome)
*'''Dr. Len Parsons''': (Lives alone)
**Small Motorhome w/special controls, Box Trailer, Golf Cart-sized 4x4, 
*'''Wrecker''': (shares living space w/Reggy)
**Big Rig w/Sleeper, Semi Box Trailer, Motorcycle, Personal Gyro-Copter, Off-Road 4x4
***Semi Box Trailer used for Storing & Transporting W&R's Car, 4x4 and Assorted Society Gear
*'''Reggy''': (shares his living space w/Wrecker)
**Large Motorhome, Large Toy Hauler, Motorcycle, Personal Gyro-Copter, Muscle Car
***Large Toy Hauler used for Storing & Tansporting W&R's Cycles & Copters
*'''Runner''': (Lives alone)
**Big Rig w/Sleeper, Box Semi-Trailer, Motorcycle, International Scout 4x4,
***Semi Box Trailer used for Storing & Transporting Society Motorcycles, Weapons & Tactical Gear
*'''Gunner''': (Lives alone)
**Large Motorhome, Large Toy Hauler w/Gunsmith Shop, Motorcycle,  
*'''Candy''': (shares living space w/Kole)
**Motorcycle (Scouting),
*'''Kole''': (shares his living space w/Candy & NOW Olive too)
**Large Motorhome, Large Toy Hauler w/Mechanic Shop, Motorcycle,  
*'''Olive''': (currently shares living space w/Kole & Candy)
**Motorcycle,
*'''Elmer''': (Lives alone)
**Off Road 4x4, Large Camper Trailer, Motorcycle,

==Group Equipment==
===Vehicles===
*Motorcycle; Military-styled Stealth Black Kawasaki KTX 500 (6)
**Stored & Transported in Runner's Semi Trailer
*Motorcycle w/Armored Sidecar w/Mounted .50cal Machine Gun; WWII Era Stealth Black Harley Davidson
**Stored & Transported in Runner's Semi Trailer
*Cargo Truck; Reinforced / Armored Vault 
**Stored at Arco Station in Alamond with the Arco Boys

===Weapons & Tactical Gear===
** ALL below is Stored & Transported in Runner's Semi Trailer
*Body Armor: Bullet proof composite weave & plates (8 human sized)
*P90 9mm Assault Rifles (8)
*Assorted Hand Grenades (Frag, Smoke, Incendiary, White Phosphorus)
*Remote Drones; Video & Audio (6)

===Camping & Circus Gear===
**ALL below is Stored & Transported in Fitz's Semi Trailer
*Pavilion Style Tents, Large (12)
*Assorted Camp Stoves & Cooking Gear
*Wooden Chairs, Benches and Picnic Tables; multiple of each.
*Canvas & Wood framed Cots; foldable (24)
*Thin Memory Foam Mattress; rollable (for the cots) (24)
*Small Top Tent
*Bleachers; Foldable (for the Small Top) 
**(8 Sections, each slightly curved inwards)
*Assorted Costumes & Props

===Tools & Other Gear===
*Shovels; Spade and Square (12 each)
*Pick/Mattock (12)
*Rakes; Gravel and Leaf (12 each)
*Sledge Hammers (12)
*Mauls; Wooden (12)
*Rope; Hemp, 500ft (10)
*Wood Saws; one-man and two-man (12 each)
*Wood Axes and Hatchets (12 each)
*Shearing Axes (12)
*Wood Bores (12)
*Flashlights; Personal, Large and Headlamps (24 each)
**Battery Sets for each Flashlight (20 Replacements each)
*Kerosene Lanterns; Bullseye (24)
**Kerosene; Gallon Jugs (48)

==Bases== 
*Castle Garland
**[[Fort Garland, Colorado]]; Shadow Garland aka Change World
*[[Arco Station and Retreat]]
**Bundleton Region of [[Alamond]]
*[[Hepplewhite's Circus and Grand Revue]]
**An ancient traveling circus that has been traveling shadow for unknown years. The current Ringmaster is Zachary Amberson Hepplewhite; the son of Sir Franklin Amberson and Dame Rashida Alsala Dweena Hepplewhite. The Circus travels shadow and its appearance and texture take on whatever the common look for such groups does in the shadows they travel in. Along the way they pick up acts, troupes, freaks, animals and diverse other elements. It is a safe environment for many people who have found themselves out of step in their own worlds.
*(Coming Soon) The Springs; Shadow Mining Base of Operations: Plague World (Rafe's Home World)

==Traveling Circus==

'''''<big>de la Varga's Circus of Modern Fantasy</big>''''' aka ''<big>de la Varga's Circus of Modern Fantasy & Motor Mayhem</big>''

'''~Brought to you by The Fort Garland Adventurers' Society'''

==='''Show Types:'''=== 
*Combat Shows & Demonstrations, Motor Stunt Shows, Circus Performance Shows
*ALL Shows are Themed: Themed Costumes, Lingo/Slang, Sets/Decor, Food/Drink, Merchants, etc.
**Various Eras or Genres are possible for Themes
**Modern Fantasy Themed Shows are typical
**Openly show Race / Species; Dwarves, Orcs, Elves, etc. 
**Mixed Theme Motorcycle Stunt Shows are typical
**Mixed Theme Motorcycle Combat Shows are typical
***Old Timey Motorcycle Races when Collaborating with Rodak Raceways are typical

==='''Combat Acts'''===
*Costumes & Armor
*Storylines with Narrative
**Re-enactments & What Ifs
*SCA style combat
**On-going Rivalry Competition
**Less than lethal weapons
**Less than lethal attacks
**Point by Hit System + Honor System for Combat
*Iron Horsed Combat Shows
**Moto-Jousting, Moto-Melee, Moto-Derby (Race + Point Combat)

==='''Personnel'''; 50+ total===
*20+ Combat Performers; Two (2) Teams of Ten plus (10+) each, typically
*15+ Combat Act Support Performers / Park Performers / Security / Medics
*10+ Park Performers / Security / Food Vendor Support
*5+ Merchants & Food Vendors

Possible Support Staff needed: Cooks, Steves, Drivers, ?...

==='''Expenses:'''===
*Basic Operating Expenses: Fuel, Food, Lodging, Supplies, Replacement Parts, etc. 
*Salaries: Pay Scale & Pay Periods
*Bonuses, Cuts & Shares
*Permits, Licenses, Fees & Taxes
*Bribes & Pay-Offs ???

==='''Circus Schedule:'''===
*Monday: Off
*Tuesday – Thursday: Themed Shows; Re-enactments or What Ifs (performance combat; choreographed and non-lethal)
*Friday – Sunday: Competition Shows; Fighter Ranking Advancements (SCA-type combat; non-lethal but real)

==='''Circus Staff:'''===
*Raphael de la Varga
**Gaffer, Ringer Master, Narrator, Public Relations, Performer
*Slugger
**Animal Handler, Costumer, First Aid, Performer
*Fitz William
**General Manager, Business & Public Relations, Combat ONLY Performer
*Colette
**Manager: Food & Health Services, Certified MD, ?Performer?
*Wrecker
**Manager: Teardown & Wrecking Crews, Performer
*Reggy
**Manager: Supply & Salvage Operations, Performer
*Runner
**Head of Security & Support Crew Manager, Performer
*Len Parsons
**Head of Medical, Advisor, ?Performer?
*Candy
**Manager: Setup Crew, Lead Scout/Intel, Performer
*Gunner
**Manager: Specialty Equipment & Weaponry, Performer 
*Kole
**Manager: Road Crew & Mechanics, Performer
*Olive
**Motorcycle Stunt Trainer, Scout, Performer
*Elmer
**Combat Performance Trainer, Scout/Intel, Performer
*Other Members???

==Important Links==
[[Guardians' Guild; Fort Garland Chapter]]

==Unfinished Ideas==
*Integrating Dufiro Green Fur Pack into Combat Acts
**Integrating Durifo Support Spasa and Elementals into Support Staff
*Equipping all new Dufiro as needed/desired
*Finding Living & Sleeping accommodations for all new Dufiro