It would be useful for the bell systems of old to make a comeback.
However, I would like to recommend that it take a slightly different form. Instead of a placeable, I recommend that the ground floor NPC of each faction possess a dialogue option: "I want to speak with a faction member." All online members (and perhaps the Discord faction channel?) and thereby pinged.
Here is a short list of appropriate NPCs.
- Thaumaturge Nathaniel Torromos - House Nephezar
- Retainer Emily Winespill - House Velstra
- Reeve Jodfry a'Valar - House Sunpurse
- Sir Morris Twigobbins - House Glitt
- Instructor Boris Ironcliff - House Orza
- Secretary Ramus Bhesk - Merchant Guild
- Big Fig - Stonebuilder Guild
- Supervisor Fasur Nufgencker - Rumor Mill