 What is a Fringe Cult?, what and who are they? |
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 Mar 13 2005, 05:37 AM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 768 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Houston, Texas CAS Member No.: 6,907  |
I've been GMing for about close to six months now I've read through a few of the source books and things, but there is one thing that still remains a mystery to me, fringe cults. What are they, who are they, I can't even venture a guess. What book would I find them in? I tried the 6th world wiki but there was no entry when I checked. Any help would be great.
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Mar 13 2005, 05:50 AM
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Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,013 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
Fringe cults would be truly extreme groups, like sub-cults of the Children of the Dragon who believe that all non-"dragon blooded" should be cleansed from the face of the earth or similar. Frequently they represent the truly extremist elements of more mainstream organizations like Humanis, TerraFirst!, or a magical group.
~J |
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Mar 13 2005, 06:13 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
Para nobilis
Bunch of elf posers that are back to nature types. Run around in furs with bows killing all elves that don't conform to their "enlightened path". Almost literally wanna be daisy eaters. Once again, to my knowledge, none of them are actually elves. They have glue on ears. hosers |
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Mar 13 2005, 06:10 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,088 Joined: 8-October 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 6,734 |
You might find inspiration from Threats and Threats 2, or create your own fringe group either via magic ways (create a magical group, from MitS) or mundane ways (like creating a gang...I believe Underworld might help you there).
What style of group would you looking for? Magical/Mundane? Conspiracy/Cult/Political Organization? |
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Mar 13 2005, 07:52 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,587 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 7,014 |
Heck, a fringe cult could also be simply the fans and roadies who follow a particular musician or band, although cult sometimes signifies a more religious aspect to the group's focus.
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Mar 13 2005, 07:58 AM
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Resident Legionnaire Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,136 Joined: 8-August 04 From: Usually Work Member No.: 6,550 |
Trekkies and David Koresh
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Mar 13 2005, 08:45 AM
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Traumatizing players since 1992 Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,282 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 220 |
PETA crackheads.
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Mar 13 2005, 08:55 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,587 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 7,014 |
Mary Kate and Ashley fan club?
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Mar 13 2005, 03:30 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 24-October 04 Member No.: 6,787 |
Association Para Nobilis From the first Harliquin adventure. Truely a bunch of losers and weirdos. Maybe think Cult of Personality. One wack-job, who can convince others to follow him. Speaker's way adept, anyone? or personafix BTL's? Ale'i Menatis, AKA the Atlantean Rebirth (YOTC, P48) would probably also be a good one. |
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Mar 13 2005, 05:14 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,129 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Tir Tairngire Member No.: 4,712 |
Fringe cults can be harmless too. For example, in Seattle we have a local chapter of the Church of Elvis. Bunch of people get together on weeknights to dress up and sing Elvis songs. Pretty stupid, but they get their kicks.
Also, groups like Heaven's Gate (alien conspiracy) groups might fall into this category. X-files type of fans who've taken their sci-fi just a tad too serious. |
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Mar 13 2005, 07:44 PM
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King of the Hobos Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,117 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 127 |
Oh hell yeah. I much prefer the other PETA, People Eating Tasty Animals. :D |
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Mar 13 2005, 07:40 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,088 Joined: 8-October 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 6,734 |
Of course there's PAHA (People Against Hellhound Abuse)...
Refer to the joke thread about the hellhound with a gold tooth... |
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Mar 13 2005, 10:41 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,129 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Tir Tairngire Member No.: 4,712 |
And then there's P.A.G.A.N.s
People Against Good And Normality |
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Mar 14 2005, 02:18 AM
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The Wandering One Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 121 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Camp Hill, PA, USA Member No.: 135 |
Just remember - when in the tank with the giant snake, make sure to have lots of phamecuticals on hand.
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Mar 14 2005, 02:56 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 28-May 04 From: Moorhead, MN, USA Member No.: 6,367 |
Dang Nomad! Is that a reference to something, 'cause I just don't get it.
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Mar 14 2005, 03:29 AM
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King of the Hobos Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,117 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 127 |
You haven't seen Dragnet? Hang your head in shame man.
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Mar 14 2005, 03:39 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 28-May 04 From: Moorhead, MN, USA Member No.: 6,367 |
:oops: :( I did vote shameman for magician. :D
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