Everything a Changeling needs to know
Spring
Ruler – Princess Jewel.
In Brisbane, Spring owns many nightclubs and the trendier bars through the Valley. Spring is the wealthiest court, and a portion of its wealth goes towards the Freehold in general every year. There are perhaps 30 Spring courtiers, but often take the course of least resistance in Court politics, even though politically they could be more powerful due to their alliances. They show only token interest in opposing some of Summer's policies. The Spring Court is known to frequent the Beat, but can be anywhere.
Summer – 'Boss', Two-Step Tom.
Summer have recently recovered from the death of their old leader, Yellow Beau. Yellow (called for his skin color, not temperament) was a militant leader, and often led crusades into the Hedge to clear out areas of danger. Several years ago, Yellow realised that nobody could stop him, and for the sake of the freehold began to ignore the court system. When Autumn's turn came back in '96, Yellow refused to yield in the Tournament, surprising Harry Bone. In the years to come Yellow simply ignored the tournament altogether, and had his thugs intimidate those who did not pay him court. Yellow Beau died in early 2008 in mysterious circumstances. His old guard, the Summer Knights, are suspicious of Harry Bone. The new ruler, Two-Step Tom, was a minor member of the Summer Knights. People don't know where he will turn. 50-odd members.
Autumn – Professor Harry Bone
Gardens point QUT. Membership around 20. Harry Bone is an aging king, and is the oldest of the monarchs. Autumn are devoted to the court system, seeing it as the magical contract that denies True Fey free access to the world. Unfortunately their old ally, Winter, mysteriously disappeared in early 2000, leaving Autumn to deal with the might of Summer as best it could. Autumn courtiers are wary of many of the Summer Courtiers, as they were often victims of physical assault during Yellow's time, and any who spoke out too much were killed. Since Yellow's disappearance, Harry Bone has re-asserted the Court system, bringing in a Winter courtier up from Melbourne to re-invigorate winter.
Winter – True Blue
Membership 1. Location – Wherever True Blue lives.
Winter is having problems; it needs members. True Blue, the King of Winter, is focusing his efforts on finding and protecting Changelings new to the freehold. He doesn't try to force them into winter, but he knows eventually the process will work. The winter courtiers run Radio Free Fey, and True Blue has many mortal contacts around the city, and has his ears in every court. He is hesitant to ally with Autumn, and everyone says because he hasn't got a power base yet. He is called the 'Courtless King', and isn't given much respect by Spring or Summer.
Spring
Ruler – Princess Jewel.
In Brisbane, Spring owns many nightclubs and the trendier bars through the Valley. Spring is the wealthiest court, and a portion of its wealth goes towards the Freehold in general every year. There are perhaps 30 Spring courtiers, but often take the course of least resistance in Court politics, even though politically they could be more powerful due to their alliances. They show only token interest in opposing some of Summer's policies. The Spring Court is known to frequent the Beat, but can be anywhere.
Summer – 'Boss', Two-Step Tom.
Summer have recently recovered from the death of their old leader, Yellow Beau. Yellow (called for his skin color, not temperament) was a militant leader, and often led crusades into the Hedge to clear out areas of danger. Several years ago, Yellow realised that nobody could stop him, and for the sake of the freehold began to ignore the court system. When Autumn's turn came back in '96, Yellow refused to yield in the Tournament, surprising Harry Bone. In the years to come Yellow simply ignored the tournament altogether, and had his thugs intimidate those who did not pay him court. Yellow Beau died in early 2008 in mysterious circumstances. His old guard, the Summer Knights, are suspicious of Harry Bone. The new ruler, Two-Step Tom, was a minor member of the Summer Knights. People don't know where he will turn. 50-odd members.
Autumn – Professor Harry Bone
Gardens point QUT. Membership around 20. Harry Bone is an aging king, and is the oldest of the monarchs. Autumn are devoted to the court system, seeing it as the magical contract that denies True Fey free access to the world. Unfortunately their old ally, Winter, mysteriously disappeared in early 2000, leaving Autumn to deal with the might of Summer as best it could. Autumn courtiers are wary of many of the Summer Courtiers, as they were often victims of physical assault during Yellow's time, and any who spoke out too much were killed. Since Yellow's disappearance, Harry Bone has re-asserted the Court system, bringing in a Winter courtier up from Melbourne to re-invigorate winter.
Winter – True Blue
Membership 1. Location – Wherever True Blue lives.
Winter is having problems; it needs members. True Blue, the King of Winter, is focusing his efforts on finding and protecting Changelings new to the freehold. He doesn't try to force them into winter, but he knows eventually the process will work. The winter courtiers run Radio Free Fey, and True Blue has many mortal contacts around the city, and has his ears in every court. He is hesitant to ally with Autumn, and everyone says because he hasn't got a power base yet. He is called the 'Courtless King', and isn't given much respect by Spring or Summer.
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