Character creation notes first-up

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+Some notes on character creation
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+
+Magi
+----
+
+Magi should have been presented to tribunal in 1215 (1214 for other
+tribunals).  If you want to come from Stonehenge then consult Heirs to
+Merlin for a vague idea of what the magi are like, or ask me.  Ungulus
+has no magi interested in taking further apprentices and only Iudicium
+or Golias would be possible from Blackthorn; likewise the younger magi
+at Libellus or Nigrasaxa are too young to have been your parens (they
+are loosely from the graduating class one or two tribunals ahead of
+you respectively, as is Prelum in Blackthorn).  Edward himself is
+available to have been someone's parens. Alternatively if you're from
+outside Stonehenge then Edward needs to have had some reason to invite
+you -- this is probably more likely for neighbouring tribunals whom he
+might have gone recruiting at.
+
+
+Companions
+----------
+
+Some potential companions are available in the covenant structure who
+might have been around for a while, or any plausible idea works.
+
+* Parish priest (St Peter's)
+* Senior rabbi
+* Turb captain and/or drill sargeant
+
+An ungifted redcap might be appropriate too as the Mercere house is
+colocated.  They have a full compliment currently but would probably
+be willing to show some ropes to a new journeyman.
+
+
+Grogs
+-----
+
+Many grogs will in general just be represented by a name and
+personality traits until they actually become personized enough to
+need stats; but feel free to create grogs if you're inspired.  Notably
+each junior magi will have one assigned personal grog (think
+valet/maid/housekeeper/etc); if you want to have brought one with you
+when you came to Cambridge you might want to stat them up (and then
+hand them off to someone else/the pool -- it's much more fun if these
+interactions involve two different players :)).