
House of Keepers
Low OpennessOverview
Grounded in tradition and practicality, the Keepers value what has stood the test of time. They preserve stability through caution and loyalty, favoring the known over the novel. While they may resist change, they offer wisdom rooted in experience and a steady hand amid chaos.
Archetypes
The Sentinel
The Sentinel is a guardian of order, tradition, and reliability. Where others chase novelty, they protect what works. Structured, dependable, and morally grounded, Sentinels bring clarity to complexity and calm to chaos. They don’t need to reinvent the wheel,they make sure it stays on the road. In a world that moves too fast, the Sentinel is the one who keeps it steady.
The Guardian
The Guardian is a steadfast caregiver,gentle, patient, and devoted to those they love. They honor tradition not out of fear, but out of reverence for what brings people together. Guardians are rarely loud, but their loyalty speaks volumes. They are the ones who remember birthdays, who keep families and communities grounded, and who hold firm when others drift. Quiet strength and selfless service are their legacy.
The Shepherd
The Shepherd is a natural leader of people,not by reinventing the world, but by tending to it. Friendly, practical, and present, they guide others through routine and responsibility with warmth and strength. They thrive in familiar settings, where they can be the emotional anchor and social glue. Shepherds rally communities, keep morale high, and make sure no one falls behind. They don't seek attention,they earn respect by showing up, day after day.
The Mourner
The Mourner carries the weight of others,often silently. Vigilant, nurturing, and emotionally responsive, they feel a deep obligation to keep things safe and running smoothly. Change is overwhelming, so they hold tightly to what they know. Though prone to worry, their fear is often love in disguise. Mourners are the ones who remember, who prepare, who stay up late making sure everyone is okay. Their loyalty can be heavy,but it is also heroic.
The Steward
The Steward doesn’t chase disruption,they focus on the basics: keeping life moving, holding the line, and doing what needs to be done. Stewards value comfort, routine, and people over perfection. They may struggle with long-term structure, but they excel in the small moments,helping out, listening, making sure others don’t fall through the cracks. Their contributions may go unnoticed, but without them, things would fall apart.
The Watcher
The Watcher keeps a close eye on traditional values, culture and the sacred which they protect fiercely from seekers of change. Their lives are governed by rules and traditions typically passed down by religious and cultural institutions. For the Watcher, the past is romanticised and enforced through routine and ritual. Their disagreeableness serves their desire for tradition and is expressed as tough, blunt resistance towards new potentially dangerous ideas. Their grounded sense of duty and honor serves as a righteous shield against moral decay. However, the Watcher may struggle to adapt to the chaos of the world. Rejection, rerpression and control fends off new experiences that could potentially nourish their souls.
The Hermit
The Hermit finds peace in simplicity, solitude, and quiet repetition. They aren't chasing dreams or reinventing life,they're protecting it from noise. Grounded and reserved, Hermits thrive in predictable environments where nothing needs fixing. They’re rarely the center of attention, and that’s by design. Their contentment comes not from excitement, but from stability. They value silence, familiar routines, and the ability to live without constant interruption.
The Anchor
The Anchor is steady, calm, and unfazed by chaos. They don’t seek novelty or reinvention,they find peace in repetition, comfort in the known, and power in quiet consistency. When others panic, they stay grounded. When the world spins, they hold the center. Anchors aren’t trying to change the system,they’re making sure it doesn’t collapse. They are the ones you count on when everything else is uncertain.