23.0 Patronage

23.0. Patronage:

Patronage is a time old and honored tradition. Monarchs and Nobles patron artists and thinkers offering them moderate living expenses and sponsoring many of their artistic and scientific endeavors. In return, the patron recognition and SP for the works almost as if they were his. The Patron-Protégé relationshop benefits the Patron with a source of SP and the Protégé with an income source to fund his education, arts, and basic living. The Patron and the Protégé do not have to be in the same location. They may correspond.

Patrons must be of a higher NOBLE standing than their Protégé. The Protégé may be of a higher Social Level, but not of an equal or higher Noble Rank. A character may seek a Patron to become a Protégé after they have produced a ‘Nothing Special’ Play, Opera, Symphony, or Ballet, submitted a Treatise to the Society that was accepted, or created an ‘As Expected’ work of Art. An NPC Noble will accept a Protégé on a 6+ (d6: influenceable). An etiquette check is required and there are modifiers. A PC Noble can make their own decision. SEEKING a Patron is a Weekly action and if both Patron and Protégé are PCs, they must both order the agreement of the relationship.

Rights of the Patron:

  1. Upon Creation of the Patronage: Gains SP equal to the Protégé's SL.
  2. Seasonally: May request 1 work per season. If the requested work is a long work, another cannot be requested for a reasonable amount of time (Dependent on expected SP.)
  3. Seasonally: May request Protégé to go on an expedition. Protégé may refuse without penalty if expedition is expected to be over 6 months. Protégé gains benefits of voyage (including title attempt) and 50% of the profits.
  4. Monthly: Gains SP as if the Protégé Toadied to him that month.
  5. Monthly: Gains SP from any continuous SP earned by the Protégé while in the Patronage as if they were his continuous SP.
  6. Per work: Gains SP as if the Patron was the author of the work
  7. Upon Protégé receiving a title: SP Equal to Protégé SP Gain

Duties of the Patron:

  1. Monthly: Pays Protégé 3* Protégé's SL per month for Support.
  2. Monthly: Pays Protégé per SP gained from any continuous SP earned by the Protégé while in the Patronage. If Patron is Lord, Baron, or Viscount: 5CR per SP. If Patron is Count or Earl: 10CR per SP. If Patron is a Duke: 15CR per SP. If Patron is a Prince, or the Queen: 20CR per SP. If Patron is the King: 25CR per SP.
  3. Per Work: If requested Loan Protégé 400 Crowns for productions (Plays, etc.)
  4. Weekly: If requested Pay for Schooling in the Arts.

Rights of the Protégé:

  1. Upon Creation of the Patronage: Gains SP equal to the Patron’s SL.
  2. Monthly: Protégé receives 3* Protégé's SL per month for Support from Patron.
  3. Monthly: Receives Crowns per SP rewarded to Patron from any SP earned by the Protégé while in the Patronage. If Patron is Lord, Baron, or Viscount: 5CR per SP. If Patron is Count or Earl: 10CR per SP. If Patron is a Duke: 15CR per SP. If Patron is a Prince, or the Queen: 20CR per SP. If Patron is the King: 25CR per SP.
  4. Monthly: Gains SP as if the Protégé Toadied to the Patron that month.
  5. Monthly: May request that Patron Loan 400 Crown for Theatre Production.
  6. Monthly: May request that Patron Pay for Schooling in the Arts.
  7. Per Work: May refuse a Commission by their Patron if a large work was previously requested (within reason dependant on the requested work).
  8. Per Expedition: May refuse an Expedition requested by their Patron if it is expected to last over 6 months.

Duties of the Protégé

  1. Seasonal: Produce one work requested by their Patron. May refuse if previous request was a large undertaking (within reason).
  2. Seasonal: Undertake an expedition if requested by Patron of 6 months or less expected length. Protégé may refuse without penalty if expedition is expected to be over 6 months. Protégé gains benefits of voyage (including title attempt) and 50% of the profits.
  3. Monthly: Attend Court if requested by their Patron.

Either the Patron or the Protégé may discontinue the Patronage for any reason. However, there may be penalties. A Protégé can leave without penalty if the Patron denies him his rights. The same is true of the Patron if the Patron’s rights are not respected by the Protégé. Whomever denies the other’s rights breaks the Patronage. If the Patron breaks the Patronage he looses 1 SL and SP equal to the Protégé's SL. If the Protégé breaks the Patronage he looses SP equal to his SL and the Patron’s SL.

Protégé can change their Patron as often as they wish. However, there can be negative modifiers to finding the new Patron. A Patron can have as many Protégé as they can support. If the Protégé gains Royalty as the new Patron, none of the penalties apply and the old Patron gains SP as if he toadied to the King. One wants always to please the King.

23.1. Patronage Tables:

Patronage Modifiers

Die Roll Modifier

Reason

+1

If last work was 'Successful' or 'Very Well Done'

+2

If last work was a 'Triumph'

+1

If last Treatise was accepted by 2/3 majority

+2

If last Treatise was accepted unanimously

+1

If Protégé is no more than 3 SLs below Patron

+2

If Protégé is of a higher SL than Patron

-1

If Patron is Count, Earl, or Duke

-2

If Patron is Royal Family

-1

Per previously left Patron (Protégé breaks Patronage)

+1

If previous Patron was Count or higher, Royal Family.