Temples, guilds, orders, secret societies, and colleges are important for.ces in the social order of any civilization. Their influence might stretch across multiple towns and cities, with or without a similarly wide-ranging political authority. Organizations can play an important part in the Jives of player characters, becoming their patrons, allies, or enemies just like individual non player characters. When characters join these organizations, they become part of something larger than themselves, which can give their adventures a context in the wider world.