Ward of Lore - Handbook for the Order of Sages

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Mission StatementnnThe mission of the Ward of Lore is to bring the story of Warcraft and of Nyx to life, using roleplay, artwork, story, and events. We are the muse for the idea, the writers of the story, the actors that bring it to life, and the archivists that commit it to memory. nnLore membership will consist of only those who wish to volunteer their time to developing ongoing RP storyline and events. Being a member means you will be "behind the curtain," helping to create the story for everyone else to enjoy. So before you apply, please consider that you'd might rather experience the story as a player.

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Code of Conduct - The tenets of Lore leadership nn

1) Not only willing to keep gchat 100% IC (using double-parenthesis when ooc), but to be able to convert much of their ooc chat to IC thus setting the example for their guildmates (e.g. "Anyone want to run instances?" becomes "I'm forming a group of intrepid adventurers for a sojourn into the Stonecore! Who is with me?")nn2) Members of the Ward of Lore will be privy to details of the future storyline of guild. This means that you will be required to keep secrets! Temet nosce; if you know you can't keep secrets, don't apply to be a member!nn3) WoL has no gear or level requirements. However, that does not mean just anyone can enter! The aspiring Lore member must show a preference for RP and willingness to help shape the guild's story.nn4) WoL members lead by example. To quote our previous mission statement, nn

"The Ward of Lore requires you to be fully In Character (( IC )) at all times when speaking in these channels ... /yell ... /say ... /guild ... Any emotes you use must also be In Character. Only one exception is allowed and that is when you have clearly defined yourself as being Out of Character (( OoC )) with out of character brackets. nnAll members of the Ward of Lore need to be aware and respectful of EVERYONE'S RP, even the Alliance! nnWhen in a large discussion in guild chat you must remain In Character and not let yourself get carried away in any Out of Character banter without using OoC brackets. nnAlso, it is required that if you find someone struggling with their RP offer to lend them a hand (privately whispered, do not embarrass them in public)."

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Structure - After all what is a society of 'experts' without cool titles? Of course, those titles come with responsibilities...nn

First Sage - Nightwarder of the WoLnnMaster Sages - Umbral Champions of the WoL, 2 postsnnApprentice Sage - Umbral Champion aspirantsnnOrder of Sages - Elders, and Lore members that will be directly responsible for the planning and execution of Lore events

nnRank in the WoL will use the same basic structure as the guild: to join a ward, you must be a Fade or higher, to be a Apprentice Sage, you must be a Shadow. To become a First Sage, you must have been a Master Sage. Because we are the Ward of Lore, we tend to have more of a...flair for the dramatic. So, for our ranking, we wish to utilize any means to make the experience the most immersive. To this end, we will use the Gryphonheart Reputation addon as a means of gauging our advancement in the ranks. To see how this will work, refer to this thread: viewtopic.phpf=50&t=5464&start=20

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Requirementsnn- Joining the Ward - Order of Sages will be required to host one guild-wide RP event (approved beforehand by an officer, of course) and conduct some form of RP on the forums. Master Sages (UC's) will be required to plan, present for approval, execute, and document a server-wide RP event; have a back story for their main(s) published on the forums; and conduct one interview for new guild recruit.nn- All members of the Ward of Lore will have the Gryphonheart, Verisimilar, and either MyRolePlay or FlagRSP addons installed (though we only ask that they be running for Lore events). If you don't like/don't use addons, you shouldn't apply as we will be making use of these at nearly every event and meeting.nn- Lore Members will be required to attend all scheduled meetings. Events are not mandatory, but if you are online you will be expected to attend all scheduled RP events (the only exception is if you are in a raid or rated bg)nn- WoL members will have a demonstrable knowledge of Warcraft Lore, up to and including Cataclysm lore.

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Ward EntrynnAs many people have found, being a part of RP in the World of Warcraft is a lot of fun! And it can elevate the game experience to a new level of enjoyment that running quests and dungeons simply can't provide. Learning the lore of the game itself is a richly rewarding experience, and helping to shape the lore of a guild like Nyx is an amazing journey! Anyone would be proud to say that they had a hand in creating something that has lasted years and will last long after they're gone, creating a legacy that people may still be reading about 5 or 10 years from now. Joining the Ward of Lore will give you such an opportunity.nnTo gain entry into the Ward of Lore, the player must n1. Complete the application here on the forum and speak to the First Sage (Nightwarder) or another Lore officer in game,n2. Write an RP story, open rp, or a theory based on WoW or Nyx Lore,n3. Plan, execute, and document an in-game RP eventnnUpon completing the Ward Challenge, a newly-made member of Lore is given the rank of Shade (if not already bestowed), and the Ward rank of Sage. This will start the player at Friendly with the Ward Reputation, and will enable them to start helping with the planning of the guild's RP storyline.nnFrom then on out, everything the player does to help the guild, especially in Lore, will earn them reputation that will advance their Lore rep. Once a member reaches Honored with the Ward of Lore, they will be eligible to try to become an Umbral Champion and attain the rank of Master Sage. Once they begin the UC Challenge, they will be known as an Apprentice Sage. Upon gaining rank as a Master Sage, they will be a guild officer with all the rights and responsibilities thereof (greater access to guild bank, ability to promote, forum moderation, etc). To become a Master Sage/UC, the member must complete:nn1. An application on the forums for Umbral Champion,n2. An Open RP storyline on the forums that other players get involved in,n3. An in-game storyline that includes other guilds (including Alliance guilds, if possible), and should have a beginning, middle, and end events,n4. Obtain the approval of the First Sage and the OraclesnnThis may seem daunting; it should be. Being an officer in a guild the size of Nyx should never be an easy acheivement. The person who seeks to be an officer should firse ask themselves, "do I really want this?" If they look at these tasks and can still say yes, then by all means, sign up!