Editing Garrick family (section)

== ''Modus operandi'' ==
They are well-known Finders, tend to have a family uniform including aviator hats, goggles, and headphones that makes them identifiable to both Others<ref name=":0">“Wonderkand?”<br><br>“Yes.”<br><br>“Do you know them?”<br><br>“No, I don’t think I’ve ever crossed paths with them.  A good thing, it seems.  But it was mentioned that they have a uniform.  The Garricks do as well.”<br><br>“Ear flap hat?”<br><br>“Yes.  I recognized the look by what Jude was wearing.  There might be a power in that, in being recognizable as a presence greater than one person, when traversing the Paths, or being able to ask if a Lost has seen someone with an outfit resembling yours.  A cost, too.  I should let you know, before any incident arises, I do believe I’ve crossed paths with a Garrick.  Between when you were rescued from the Forest Ribbon Trail and when I returned nearly a month ago.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2021/08/31/summer-break-13-9/ Excerpt] from [[Summer Break 13.9]]</ref> and practitioners.<ref name="Wonderkand">“A Garrick,” the old man said.  “Large family, smaller impact.  We’ve seen them around.”<br><br>“Yes.  I knew your grandfather,” the boy said.<br><br>“Yes,” Jude replied.  “I think I’ve heard of you, sir.  Nice to meet you.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2022/03/06/gone-and-done-it-17-10/ Excerpt] from [[Gone and Done It 17.10]]</ref> This may have costs and benefits as the actions of one affects the reputation of all.<ref name=":0"/>

In addition to the Paths, they also work in the [[Abyss]]<ref>Avery wanted to walk the Paths, and Zed knew a city mage named Edward, who knew finders who walked the Paths, as well as delving into the Abyss.<br>[...]<br>“Working all summer.  I’m going to spend more time on the Paths and in the Abyss than I do in reality.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2020/08/18/leaving-a-mark-4-1/ Excerpt] from [[Leaving a Mark 4.1]]</ref> and may consult on projects outside either realm.<ref name="4.1e1"/> Family members are expected to put in a certain amount of time on the Paths.<ref>The company head has everyone, regardless of status, run a certain number of paths each quarter.”<br><br>“My family does the same,” Jude replied. - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2022/03/06/gone-and-done-it-17-10/ Excerpt] from [[Gone and Done It 17.10]]</ref>

Work with [[Edward]], a proficient [[City Mage]], who connects them to groups and individuals in other fields like the [[Belanger Circle]] and the [[Blue Heron Institute]].

The family equips each individual Finder well, with both mundane items like their trademark aviator gear, climbing equipment, and oxygen tanks,<ref name="4.1e1"/> and a few magical items. Members who need extra help are given more items suited to their needs.<ref>“Blowdryer with a cut cord, set it to on, it’ll pin down whatever you’re pointing it at.  Blow it around a bit, but won’t blow it away.  Has to be a certain size, certain amount of strength or raw power can rip it away, but… handy.  Stapler, does the opposite, crack that baby open and give it a squeeze, catches ’em and flings ’em back, can even staple something or someone to a wall if you catch the edge of them and throw ’em back enough.  Eyeliner keeps your vision clear of dust and sand, but makes you colorblind while you’re wearing it.  Yo-yo string, tie it around something, throw that something away, it’ll come back to you within twenty-four hours.  Glass crowbar, lighter than a regular crowbar, more effective too, but it breaks on use, or breaks if you break it, fixes itself the next day.”<br>[...]<br>“You equip all your newbies like that?” Nicolette asked.<br><br>“Poppy was sick.  We thought we’d make it easy on her.  She was weak, we thought if she had a good day and she could run the path, she’d need stuff that didn’t need her to be strong,” the Aunt said. - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2021/08/31/summer-break-13-9/ Excerpt] from [[Summer Break 13.9]]</ref> They extensively employ [[Escape Rope|Escape Ropes]].

The Garricks try to keep new Paths they discover fairly exclusive, only selling access to [[Bound to the Party]] to a few people,<ref name="BttP">“It’s a pretty exclusive Path.  Found by colleagues of mine, sold only to me and two others.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2022/01/08/left-in-the-dust-16-8/ Excerpt] from [[Left in the Dust 16.8]]</ref> and altering the entry ritual to [[The Station Promenade]] to keep out uninvited Finders.<ref>“We’re talking about a lot of things,” Jude said.  He double checked with family again, then said, “We’ve already got a bit of a lock on it, just so you know.  Adding conditions and things to the ritual for entry.  That deal you agreed to before we brought you in?  It’s to protect you.  Don’t go for a visit without us, or the landing on arrival might be rough.  Or lethal.  Us finding the Promenade secures us against them, more than anything.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2021/08/31/summer-break-13-9/ Excerpt] from [[Summer Break 13.9]]</ref> Like most families, they also had private texts and practices.<ref>“Some of that’s going to be family practices.  There’s a value in putting a text out there, making it part of a greater pattern, but there’s something to be said for having it in-house.  The releases, the shorter practices, that’s stuff we’d have to have family meetings over.  That’s harder to do.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2021/08/31/summer-break-13-9/ Excerpt] from [[Summer Break 13.9]]</ref>

<!--
===Headquarters===
-->
<!-- 
== Structure ==
What is the groups composition, its leaders etc.
-->