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  1. Organizations

Autumn Court

Court (Changeling)

Overview

Don’t be simple. Of course it’s not better to be feared than loved. But someone has to wear that particular crown.

Well-acquainted with fear, both their own and others’ the Autumn Court knows that the Others do not bear mortal terrors. A violent, bloody death may well scare a mortal, but a member of the Gentry may not have a body to break in the first place. Instead, the Leaden Mirror has come to understand that the best way to frighten a Stranger is to alter the rules of the games they play — to turn the Gentry’s own tricks against them. To that end, the Autumn Court are the scholars of the four seasons.

This focus on the Wyrd often is disconcerting to the other Courts, though, who worry that, should push come to shove, an Autumn courtier may well turn to make a bargain with their old master.

Turning of the Seasons

High Autumn: An ascendant Autumn is a time of small, binding ceremony. Unsurprisingly, any grand ceremony is liable to be horrific. The Leaden Mirror also looks to the magic of the freehold, assuring that freeholders are educated in its use and well-prepared to protect themselves and their fellows. Should a Summer conflict have run over, an Autumn sovereign will likely fight dirty to end matters quickly.

Low Autumn: The Court of Fear returns to its archives when others rule. Additionally, they can act as advisors, soothsayers, and (especially interestingly) therapists, to ensure the freehold is in working order. Given their skill in fae matters, Autumn courtiers are frequently called upon for pledges and oaths.

Bargain

The Bargain of the Autumn Court is one of complete transparency. The True Fae and their supporters must provide clear warning to the freehold of any attacks they plan to make; the more powerful the Other, the earlier in advance the warning must be given. In return, the Leaden Mirror carries out a myriad of rituals, peppering their daily lives with small superstitions.

Associated Powers

Contracts

Autumn Contracts, both Common and Royal, are imbued with power relating to Autumn itself (such as storms and the last harvest) and the Court emotion, fear.

Mantle

A courtier will find Autumn’s signs following her — a cool breeze; leaves rustling, spinning around her. Particularly powerful changelings may find greenery withering away. Most clearly of all, though, are the occult sigils that shimmer around her.