The Society of Cheesemeisters
The organization that maintains the cheesemaking ventures in the Towns of Dairy. While making sure that the towns remain profitable, they are highly influenced by their beliefs in Curdology.
Although the Cheesemeisters of Dairy-On-Moonrise and Dairy-On-Stardust are pledged to work together for the greater good of Dairy, there has only been two full meetings of the Society outside of the Longest Night Levee: one to swear allegeance to the Society on its founding day, and a second during the Wasting Disease.
Structure
- Grand Affineur
- Affineur
- Cheesemeister
- Wheylings
Public Agenda
The Society of Cheesemeister's are devoted to the study and improvement of cheesemaking for the Towns of Dairy. They advise the local farms on how to improve farming and cheesemaking techniques, negotiate trade between the towns, set official price charts for other City Centers
History
The first official books of the Cheese Cellar speak of a great battle between the militias of Dairy-On-Moonrise and Dairy-On-Stardust. This resulted in the sacking of both towns, and large fires that could have destroyed both towns completely. As Curdology had mostly been practiced in the home before this, The First Cheesemeisters of the towns decided that they had to work together to keep both towns alive. It took decades to build the first level of the library and the tunnels from the nearby farms.
The discovery that Strawberry Hill is a Node, and that the material removed from the tunnel could be turned into Runes, led to a great influx of wealth for the Society.
Divine Origins
The origins of Curdology was lost before the Cheese Cellar was built below Strawberry Hill. There are only 3 books that remain, preserved in the library. The power of the Node prevents further damamge to the books, and it is hoped that someday there will be enough power or a method of opening and transcribing the books without casuing permanent damage.
Priesthood
Wheylings
People who want to become Cheesemeisters begin their training as Wheylings. Since the spirts of Whey are related to the regeneration and nourishment of the land, the Wheylings are regenerating the Society and nourishing the combind knowledge of the Cheesemeisters.Cheesemeisters
Once they have completed their basic training, and show an aptitude for being a successful member of the society, Wheylings are promoted to Cheesemeisters.Affineur
After many years of study and practice, a Cheesemeister may be given the title of Affineur. The Affineurs maintain the historical records and practices of dairy farming and cheesemaking in Dairy. They are instrumental in the Longest Night Levee as the moderators of the transfer of knowledge. There are specific Affineurs associated to cattle breeding, cattle health, milk production, and various cheesemaking skills. There are less prestigious Affineur positions for cattle butchery, farm management, feed sourcing, and other related skills that Wheylings assume have no affect on cheese production.Political Influence & Intrigue
The farms and creameries of the Towns of Dairy all pay into the coffiers of the Society to gain access the resources and knowledge of the Cheesemeisters. Working with the Society also gives better access to external trade throughout Parcadia.
Farms that don't work with the Cheesemeisters produce less and lower quality products. Some believe this is due to not having the resources of the Cheesemeisters to use, some believe it's sabotage, and some belive it's the spirits of Curdology cursing the farms for their lack of belief.
Sects
Moonrise
Specific types of cheeseStardust
Specific types of cheeseSunlight
Not as well-known outside of the Society, but the Affineurs and Cheesemeisters of the Sunlight are the ones who make sure that the farms can actually provide the raw materials for making cheese. This is largest faction of the Society. These are often not glamourus positions, but true believers are often the most satisfied of all the Cheesemeisters.
In cheese, there is immortality
Founding Date
Summer 1350
Type
Religious, Financial
Alternative Names
Curdheads (derogatory)
Leader
Leader Title
Deities
Divines
Location
Controlled Territories
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Notable Members
