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Organizations and Groups

Organizations Within the City
As in any society, many citizens in Paris choose to align themselves with certain organizations or groups. Whether people join to choose a lifestyle, for self-protection, or just use them as another way to express themselves, these groups enrich the environment of the city.

Some of these groups are highly structured and even pay wages, such as the CHURCH or the ARMY. Others provide ways to be with friends or to advance socially such as CLUBS. Some groups are totally under the guidance of players, such as FAMILIES.

Joining any organization should be done with thought and consideration since along with membership, either officially or unofficially, you will acquire duties and responsibilities as well as friends and enemies. See also, FEELINGS.
Introduction to the Church
The Church of France is arguably the most politically powerful organization next to the Crown itself. Further, grand masses are often as much about social advancement as they are about faith and are a place to mingle amongst high clergy, nobility, and even Royalty.

The Church is divided into two sectors, those of worshippers who reap the benefits of the teachings of the Lord by attending Mass and Confession, and those of Clergy who dedicate their lives to God and become part of the Church itself.

Related Files: HELP WORSHIPPERS, HELP CLERGY
Church Law
Introduction to the Army
The Army of France is the focus for much activity in society and many of the citizens who have not chosen to make the CHURCH their home become members of one of the fighting units.

The Army is organised into several BRIGADES. These represent the social standing of the regiments in the land. The Brigades are made up of two REGIMENTS and the regiments each have one or more companies.

A minimum social level may be required to join a regiment; these minimums are shown on the BRIGADES listing. There are additional requirements for being a commissioned officer within the Army. If for some reason you do not maintain the minimum required, you will be demoted or discharged.

Entry into the Army is by making a request to JOIN your chosen regiment and then acceptance by the Colonel or Adjutant of the regiment.

Anybody, regardless of military rank, can use the following commands:
BRIGADES views a list of the Military Brigades.
REGIMENTS lists all regiments and their Colonels.
REGIMENT <regiment> gives a detailed view of a regiment, including its Commander, Captain and Members.
HELP <regiment> Lists any public information about a regiment, along with key personnel and political patron if any.
JOIN REGIMENT <regiment> <msg> to ask to join a regiment and state your qualifications or reason.
Army Regulations
The Social Clubs
The Social Clubs provide the setting for a dynamic, crucial component of Parisian life: socializing. They are places where people go to relax and enjoy a quiet drink, to gamble, or even to discuss important business.

Being a member of a social club is exceptionally important if you wish to excel within the city. Belonging to one of the more exclusive clubs can be a ticket to social promotion and wealth and also allow you to develop personal friendships with influential, higher-ranking members of society.

Commands:
CLUB - Shows all the members of your club.
CLUBS - Shows the available clubs and their chairs.
CLUB LIST club - Shows the members of a specific club.
RING BELL - Summons a staff member to serve you.

Related Help Files: HELP CLUBLIST, HELP CLUBJOIN, HELP CLUBCHAIR.
Club Guidance
The Feelings of Institutions
Feelings is a system of detailing the relationships between the various organisations of the age. Typing FEELINGS followed by the name of any organisation, social club or regiment will show the feelings of that
particular organisation towards every single other organisation within Age of the Throne.

FEELINGS <organisation>

There are five different feelings available, these are: Hated Enemy, Enemy, Neutral, Friendly,Allies.
Ministerial Rank
Ministerial Rank denotes those who are counsellors to the King and Royalty.

A Minister is typically the head of an organisation within Paris or France, such as The Hotel de Ville - though several positions within the Royal Court bestow this privilege; their areas of responsibility are either noted within the job description or handed down directly to the individual from Royalty.

Ministers have access to various secure areas where they can work and meet important people without distraction, and are able to petition the Crown on various matters.

To see those currently with Ministerial powers, use MINISTERS.