Template:Organization
| Organization | |
| Organization Information | |
| Demographics | |
| Leadership & Structure | |
| Military & Resources | |
| Relations & Commerce | |
| Notable Locations |
Template
{{Organization
|name=
|image=
|caption=
|type=
|aliases=
|founded=
|headquarters=
|region=
|size=
|demonym=
|motto=
|symbol=
|population=
|members=
|races=
|classes=
|languages=
|religion=
|alignment=
|government=
|ruler=
|leader1=
|leader2=
|commander=
|captain=
|guildmaster=
|council=
|legislature=
|ranks=
|strength=
|equipment=
|mounts=
|garrison=
|patrols=
|allegiances=
|enemies=
|allies=
|services=
|imports=
|exports=
|currency=
|dues=
|locations=
|districts=
|landmarks=
|taverns=
|shops=
|temples=
}}
Parameters
All fields are optional.
Basic Information:
- name= The name of the organization. If not specified, the page title will be used.
- image= The filename of an icon or emblem for the organization (40px display).
- caption= A larger image showing the organization (300px display).
- type= The type of organization (e.g., City, Guild, Military Force, Merchant Guild, Thieves Guild, etc.).
- aliases= Alternative names or nicknames for the organization.
- founded= When the organization was founded.
- headquarters= Main base of operations.
- region= The geographical region where the organization operates.
- size= The size classification (Metropolis, Large, Medium, Small, Village, Company, Battalion, etc.).
- demonym= What the members/inhabitants are called.
- motto= Organization's motto or slogan.
- symbol= Description of the organization's symbol or heraldry.
Demographics:
- population= Current population (for cities/regions).
- members= Number of members (for guilds/military units).
- races= Predominant races in the organization.
- classes= Common character classes (useful for guilds/military).
- languages= Languages commonly spoken.
- religion= Primary religions or deities worshipped.
- alignment= General alignment of the organization.
Leadership:
- government= Type of government or organizational structure.
- ruler= Current ruler or leader.
- leader1= Additional leadership position.
- leader2= Another leadership position.
- commander= Military commander (for military forces).
- captain= Captain or secondary military leader.
- guildmaster= Head of a guild.
- council= Governing council.
- legislature= Legislative body if applicable.
- ranks= Hierarchy or rank structure.
Military & Resources:
- strength= Number of troops or military capability.
- equipment= Standard equipment or armament.
- mounts= Types of mounts used (horses, griffons, etc.).
- garrison= Where troops are stationed.
- patrols= Areas regularly patrolled.
Relations & Commerce:
- allegiances= Allied organizations or factions.
- enemies= Hostile organizations or factions.
- allies= Friendly organizations (less formal than allegiances).
- services= Services offered by the organization.
- imports= Major imports or resources needed.
- exports= Major exports or services provided.
- currency= Currency used by the organization.
- dues= Membership fees or taxes.
Notable Locations:
- locations= Important locations within or owned by the organization.
- districts= City districts or organizational divisions.
- landmarks= Notable landmarks.
- taverns= Important taverns or meeting places.
- shops= Notable shops or merchants.
- temples= Religious sites.
Usage Example - Kraak Helzak
{{Organization
|name=Kraak Helzak
|image=twin_anvils_emblem.png
|caption=Gate_of_Twin_Anvils.jpg
|type=City-State
|aliases=N/A
|founded=1347 DR
|headquarters=The Great Hall
|region=Troll Claw
|size=Medium
|demonym=N/A
|motto=N/A
|symbol=Twin Anvils
|population=Several thousand (exact number is state secret)
|members=N/A
|races=Dwarves, Gnomes, Earth Genasi (exclusively)
|classes=N/A
|languages=Dwarvish, Gnomish, Common
|religion=Morndinsamman (Moradin, Clangeddin, etc.), Callarduran, Ibrandul
|alignment=Lawful Good
|government=Monarchy
|ruler=King Dovkin Battlehammer
|leader1=N/A
|leader2=N/A
|commander=N/A
|captain=N/A
|guildmaster=N/A
|council=N/A
|legislature=N/A
|ranks=N/A
|strength=King's Guard, Soldiers, Deep Guard, Griffon Riders
|equipment=Black and gold armor
|mounts=Griffons
|garrison=Fort Obsidian, Twin Anvils
|patrols=Troll Claw region, River Chionthar area
|allegiances=Lords' Alliance, Baldur's Gate (defensive pact), Company of the Blue Lantern
|enemies=Drow, Duergar, Zhentarim, Evil-aligned races
|allies=Baldur's Gate, Company of the Blue Lantern
|services=Weapon/armor crafting, engineering expertise, military aid
|imports=Food supplies, timber, luxury items, textiles, spices, medicinal herbs
|exports=Raw ores, gemstones, weaponry, armor, mechanical devices, artifacts, engineering expertise
|currency=Standard coinage
|dues=N/A
|locations=Surface, Great Hall, Living Quarters, Industrial Zone, Rural Area, Upperdark
|districts=Surface, Great Hall, Private Living Quarters, Industrial Zone, Rural Area, Upperdark
|landmarks=Gate of Twin Anvils, Hammerhold, Temple of Moradin, Forge of Kraak, Fort Obsidian
|taverns=The Burning Troll Inn, Great Hall tavern (largest ale collection on Sword Coast)
|shops=The Customs Tollhouse, Royal Brewery
|temples=Temple of Moradin, Tomb of Dumathoin
}}
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Additional Examples
Military Force Example
{{Organization
|name=Griffon Riders of Waterdeep
|image=griffon_emblem.png
|type=Military Force
|aliases=Sky Guard, Griffon Knights
|founded=1248 DR
|headquarters=Griffon's Aerie, Mount Waterdeep
|region=Waterdeep
|size=Company
|motto=From Above, Justice
|symbol=Golden griffon on azure field
|members=200 active riders
|races=Human, Elf, Half-elf
|classes=Fighter, Ranger, Paladin
|alignment=Lawful Good
|commander=Sky Marshal Aeliana Moonwhisper
|captain=Captain Gareth Strongwind
|ranks=Recruit, Rider, Wing Leader, Flight Commander, Sky Marshal
|strength=200 riders, 250 griffons
|equipment=Enchanted lances, composite bows, mithral chain
|mounts=Trained war griffons
|garrison=Griffon's Aerie, Castle Waterdeep
|patrols=Waterdeep airspace, Trade roads within 50 miles
|allegiances=Lords of Waterdeep
|enemies=Dragon Cultists, Zhentarim
|services=Aerial reconnaissance, rapid response, message delivery
}}
Guild Example
{{Organization
|name=Emerald Enclave Trading Company
|image=emerald_coin.png
|type=Merchant Guild
|aliases=The Green Merchants
|founded=1456 DR
|headquarters=Emerald Hall, Market Ward
|size=Large Guild
|motto=Nature's Bounty, Fairly Traded
|members=3,000+ members
|races=Various, primarily Human and Halfling
|classes=Merchant, Ranger, Druid
|religion=Chauntea, Waukeen
|alignment=Neutral
|guildmaster=Master Trader Elara Goldleaf
|council=Council of Five Coins
|ranks=Apprentice, Journeyman, Master Trader, Senior Partner
|dues=10 gp/month + 2% of profits
|services=Trade caravans, exotic goods, herbalism supplies
|imports=Rare herbs, magical components, exotic woods
|exports=Potions, scrolls, enchanted items
|allies=Harpers, Emerald Enclave
|locations=Emerald Hall, Greenmarket Square
|shops=The Verdant Vault, Nature's Remedy, Woodwise Supplies
}}
Notes
This template automatically categorizes pages based on the parameters provided:
- All pages using this template are added to
- Additional categories are added based on type, region, size, government, and alignment
- Pages with images are categorized separately from those without