How do I join societies?

[Gnorrosch]

I wanted to play in some societies like Warrior Lodges and such, but find no way to join them. So, how do I actually join a society?

 

[Seclouds]

You do not necessarily have to be of the correct pagan religion to join. Pagans will always be able to join their associated society regardless of government type. If you’re NOT of a pagan religion, but you are either Tribal or Nomadic you are allowed to join a pagan society if you fulfill the following conditions:

• Have Tribal or Nomadic Government form
• NOT Zealous
• Have a vassal of, have a Liege of, or border a pagan ruler of the religion associated with the Society you want to join (this tends to exclude Irish Tribes, for example)
• The warrior lodge has at least 10 members

Becoming Zealous while in a Warrior Lodge while not of the correct pagan faith should boot you from the society. Note that you will not be able to Holy War characters who are of the faith associated with the Warrior Lodge you’re in (though they can attack you). If you convert religion while in a Warrior Lodge you are allowed to stay (unless you also become zealous, as specified before), you should gain the Sympathy for Pagans trait if this occurs.

https://ck2.paradoxwikis.com/Societies#Warrior_Lodge

 

[MK1980]

one of the icons in the menu at the top (i think it's always the rightmost icon) shows a list of available societies for your character.

the selection depends on religion and government type (for example, the benedictine order is only shown/available to catholics)

 

[Gnorrosch]

Ah! OK. There is a society window, and within the society window I can join societies. Thanks!