JOIN US!

Everyone begins as initiate unless they are former members, no matter their skills in roleplay or in player verses player fighting. Depending on their skills and abilities they will rise through the ranks.

BASIC RULES:
We ask that you stay in character at all times (unless otherwise agreed upon) using perenthisis = () or party chat or icq for any other communicating if not in character. L33T talk, Looting, Death Robe killing, Rejoining a battle which is set for one death and cursing are unacceptable, a 1st offence you will get a warning, a 2nd offence you will be dropped in rank to initiate status and 3rd offence you will be removed from the stone. There are no excuses acceptable for these offences. If you encounter this from another guild you will contact me and I will personally handle it with the other gm as they will do for your infractions. DO NOT HANDLE THIS YOURSELF that is my job. We may be at war with these guilds but we are friends behind the scenes and I will not have our reputation dammaged by unacceptable behaviors.

We have several sections to suit your skills and abilities. We offer you one piece of special cloth clothing in the guild’s red and a full suit of armor upon completion of your initiate status. Rankings are set by your superiors upon their recommendations.

Our sections are:

THE GUARD SECTION tier 1
This tier are the new members who are working their skill levels and roleplay abilities. Their rankings are Initiate, Duchess Guard, Elite Guard.

THE INITIATE To complete this ranking they must show proof of skills in roleplay as well as skills in combat. (note: for the Royals combat skills are not a requirement) Honor when facing an enemy with sword or word, ability to follow orders, teamwork, a willingness to learn from and also teach fellow guild mates and loyalty are required. They must show respect for authority, guild members and even enemies. This is also required. They must be able to relate the rules above reguarding unacceptable behavior before advancing further. Infraction of those rules will result in dismissal after fair warning. Without all of these qualities they will not advance to the next ranking.

DUCHESS' GUARD Your skill levels must be in the 70's and be progressing in your roleplay abilities.

ELITE GUARD Your skill levels must be in the 80's and be honing your roleplay abilities.


MAIN FORCES SECTION Tier 2
To advance to the this tier you skill levels must be in the high 90's, your preformance in battle must show your abilities, sence of fair play, respect, honor, roleplay abilities must be obviously good and your superior must recomend your advancement.

THE RANGERS which are Tamers, Bards(They can also be in the Bards ranks if they prefer), Fencers(they can also be Knights if they prefer) and Archers once they pass through the Guard stages.

THE BARDS which are the Musicians, Provokers, and Peacemakers (they can have other skills as well and choose Ranger ranks if they like but their primary skills are related to music) once they pass through the Guard stages.

THE KNIGHTS which are the Melee Warriors once they pass through the Guard stages.

THE SHAMANS which are the Mages once they pass through the Guard stages.


SPECIAL FORCES SECTION Tier 3
This tier you must be highly skilled and able to work alone without supervision, show excellent roleplay abilities and loyalty.

THE PALADINS are a special section and must pass through not only the Guard stages but also complete either Ranger, Bard, Knight or Shaman. There is a separate stone for these members as well. Occasionally they will move to the main stone for particular battles.

SHADOWWALKERS These are highly trained spies, trackers, ghosts and assassins. Seldom used, this group may be used to check security for a meeting or find criminals and may be members of the other ranks. They may not wear a guild emblem while doing their jobs. Even guild members may not know who these operatives are.

The ranks within the Shamans, Rangers, Bards, Knights and Paladins are Seeker, Bearer and Master of the Gauntlet. Shadowwalkers do not have rankings accept within their publicly visible rankings.

We also have a section for those of you who wish to be more docile and work a trade or be part of the leadership.

THE ROYALS Being a one of the Royals does not preclude you from fighting should there be a battle if you wish but we do have a separate stone for those of you who wish not to encounter the enemy with arms and would rather do such with words.

You choose your path. There is always room for advancement.

If you are interested in joining please send us your character name, Icq and tell us a little about yourself to hedgesrun@aol.com or locate Molly, Arieus De'Chevia, Katsumoto or one of the guild members in game.

Thank you,

Duchess Molly Willow
Leader of The House of the Gauntlet
Icq: #26686220
Email: hedgesrun@aol.com