# General **Select Parent:** **Select Category:** Religious Order **Deity:** [[2-World/People/Deities/Amarae.md|Amarae]] The faith of [[2-World/People/Deities/Amarae.md|Amarae]], the Hearthmother. Hearthkeepers are midwives, orphanage-keepers, matchmakers and peacemakers. Nearly every home has a small hearth-shrine to Amarae, and weddings, births and reconciliations are made in her name. Hearthkeepers are often called in to settle feuds between families. By ancient custom, harming one is a cowardly crime, and it's considered bad luck in every land. **Values:** Love, family, mercy, hospitality, and forgiveness. **Allies:** [[2-World/Groups/The Quiet Vigil.md|The Quiet Vigil]], [[2-World/Groups/The Dawnward Church.md|The Dawnward Church]] **Enemies:** [[2-World/Groups/The Iron Mandate.md|The Iron Mandate]], [[2-World/Groups/The Chainbound.md|The Chainbound]], [[2-World/Groups/The Bound Heart.md|The Bound Heart]] **Membership Requirements:** Offer hospitality to a stranger in need, and reconcile with someone you were estranged from. **Benefits:** - Standing 1: A bed and a meal at any hearth-house - Standing 2: A Peacemaker to mediate a family or clan feud - Standing 3: Care for orphans or dependents while you travel # Goals > [!NOTE]+ Public Goals > - [ ] Keep a hearth-house in every town > - [ ] Care for orphans and end family feuds # Membership A PC can join after reconciling two feuding parties or caring for an orphan or other vulnerable person. # Hierarchy List important relationships here. > [!NOTE]- Relationship Config - Enter name of People Notes > | Leader | Officers | > | --- | --- | > | | | > > | Members | Initiates | > | --- | --- | > | | | # Enemies/Allies **Enemies:** **Allies:** # People The following people are members of this group. # Services Services offered. > [!NOTE]+ Public Services > | Item | Cost | Weight | > | --- | --- | --- | > | Bed and meal at a hearth-house | Donation | - | > | Marriage blessing | 5 gp | - | > | Mediation of a feud | Donation | - | > [!NOTE]- Member Services > | Item | Cost | Weight | > | --- | --- | --- | > | Hearth charm (remove fear once) | 20 gp | - | > | Safe house for someone in danger | Favour | - | # Ranks Ranks listed here - Rank 1: Hearthfriend: welcome at hearth-houses - Rank 2: Hearthkeeper: may bless marriages - Rank 3: Peacemaker: mediates feuds - Rank 4: Hearthmother: leads the faith