The Three Sacred Roles

The same archetypal structure repeats in every Values Triangle. Each triangle is a group of three animals that includes one Seeker, one Mage, and one Royal — three distinct ways of relating to that Triangle's Core Value. Each animal embodies their Core Value like a banner, just preferring to access it with their own unique perspective.

• The Seeker — In every triangle the Seeker is the one who pursues, acquires, and accumulates the Core Value, drawn to gather more of it or build it up themselves depending on their proclivities. For example, the Power and Harmony Seekers always seem to be in hot pursuit of their Core Value, chasing after it while the Seekers of Idealism and Security take a more active role in building their Core Value up directly, starting from where they're at. The Security Seeker sets to work placing the blocks of the Pyramid one after the other, and Idealism insists upon Freedom at every turn with a pure passion that dares somebody to stop or even try to slow it down. They are the Drivers of each pack, ensuring that things get done and empires get built, pushing for the team to get looked after and making sure everyone has somewhere to rest at the end of night.
• The Mage — Each Mage in their triangle understands their Core Value so intuitively that it becomes almost a plaything. Thus they are happy to work behind the scenes, wielding their Core Value subtly and deploying their strength in it with strategic intelligence. It's more of a game to them than the deadly seriousness with which the other two Roles treat their Core Values. At times the Mages might not even appear to be in possession of their Core Value at all, but this is just a surface-level appearance - they can access it with lightning quickness at any time. The Mages are as committed to their goals as anybody, they're just going to have a good time dancing across the boundaries and testing the limits all along the way. Playfulness is part the package, but they've got an excellent understanding of their Core Value whenever it truly counts.
• The Royal — These four animals embody their Core Value at the center of their very Being, serving as Role Models of them and wielding that Core Value with a natural air of authority. Because of this, others will follow their lead, so Spiderman rules apply: with great power comes great responsibility! Royals often assume they have priority, and this assumption works wonders in getting them a pass straight to the front of the line and directly to the center of the stage. The trick is in understating that it's not just a privilege to be out here in front; it's also hard work! The people are directly counting on you for direction, so that sense of knowing just what to do next better come in handy not only for you but also for all those watching you to see how things get done. The Royals are born leaders who make the best use of the spotlight for showcasing what's important.

What follows on the Values Triangles page is the canon for each triangle: the three animals and how each one lives its role as Seeker, Mage, or Royal.