The Black Lantern Household Manual

Welcome to the Black Lantern Puppet Troupe.

If you're here, it's in one of three cases.  Either you're a new household member who wants to understand what's expected of him, a prospective puppeteer, or really, really nosey.  In any case, I hope to gather together some facts and pearls of wisdom that we've learned over the years and put 'em in one place, so they'll be easy for you to find.

	Dramatis Personae - These are the folk that make the household run.
	Da Law - This section is important for new members.  I try to make sure that all new apprentices, in particular get briefed on these few points, as they are not open to negotiation.  These come from Himself, and he's something of a stickler.
	Da Rulez - This section is also important, but is less binding and more open to your individual interpretation of what is a good idea or not.
	Apprenticing Ceremony - While the deeply symbolic and intricately choreographed apprenticing ceremony is somewhat traditional, it can be changed at a moment's notice.
	Watch Our for That Quicksand! - A primer on basic rod puppet operation.
	Rogues Gallery - Here are some pictures of our rod puppets, with some history and explanation.
	A Shot in the Dark - A primer on basic shadow puppet operation.

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