The Maelstrom Circle

[Eranikus 348]

 

 

 

"Honor, Loyalty, Respect, Family"

 

 

It is in the wake of chaos that order is born. We need only look to nature for proof of that, for after the torrential downpour there is always the arced bow of color hanging in the sky. It is this ideal that has compelled the formation of a circle with which the Aspects' work is to be done, away from the chaos that has become what the circles once called home.

 

Know that there is no ill will toward brothers and sisters in the Order. To best serve the balance, there must be a group of druids less focused on the politics and personal drama that plagues the circles. Understanding is not expected, nor is a grand following. Accusations of chasing power, glory, or titles hold no meaning; titles in of themselves are of little meaning. We never earned them to begin with, and any druid that believes they have 'earned' any such title is delusional and vain. Remove the circles, remove the Order, and we are all lost children of the Aspects granted meaningless veneration from our peers.

 

Thus is formed the Maelstrom Circle, born from the twisting mayhem that has become the Order. Focusing solely on the action of druidism, not the spread or education on it. We are here to do the work of the Aspects. We are here to carry out our sworn duties as druids.

 

 

 

A druid of the Maelstrom shall treat their fellow druii with the same courtesy and respect as their brothers and sisters, as if they were in the same circle. The return is not expected, but welcomed.
 

A druid of the Maelstrom shall be autonomous from that of the other circles of druii, and be recognized as a different entity.

 

A druid of the Maelstrom, though largely independent, shall follow the Druidic Code of Conduct to the letter, and are expected to report any violations immediately to the respective Archdruii.

 

A druid of the Maelstrom shall offer shelter to those of any circle, should they choose to visit the grove; necessary medical aid or sustenance shall be met, as is the duty by the dedicant’s vow.

 

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The Maelstrom Druii hold these beliefs in high regard, and wish only mutual respect between the circles of Druids. Those who wish to embrace the Maelstrom should not feel they are to be accosted.

 

 

 

Archdruid

The Archdruids are the leaders of the circle; among the Maelstrom they orchestrate events, plan festivals, and guide the wayward aspirants toward service to the Aspects. They are expected to uphold diplomacy both internally and externally, as well as setting the precedents for teaching, and maintaining the quality of teaching.

 

Hare Druid, Taynuel

Raven Druid, Aviala

 

Hierophant

Hierophants are the elders of the Order, recognized for their wisdom and often found to be advisors among circles. They guide younger members of the Order, and are held in high regard.

 

Tortoise Druid, Muildir

Song Druid, Arik

 

Druid

Druids form the main body and the foundation of the Order, and are the backbone of the circle. All druids of the Maelstrom Circle do their part for nature. They protect, restore, and nurture the balance, teaching others to do the same.

 

Petrichor Druid, Endvani

Rainbow Druid, Skylar

 

Dedicant

Dedicants are those not yet attuned. They are learning the path, and preparing themselves for a lifetime of service to the Aspects. All that is expected of dedicants is the completion of their studies and the regulation of their actions, under the realization that all they do reflects directly on their teacher.

 

Dedicant Caliburn

Dedicant Urdreth

Dedicant Liri

Dedicant Saros

 

Originally scribed by Archdruid Taynuel

Revised by Archdruid Nym

[Archipelego 2188]

Kasfer scratches his chin. "I give it a few weeks at most."

[someome 2053]

Harevens eyes scan over the letter rather content, a smile playing at his lips until his daughters name ces to his eye. 

 

"They moved my daughter onto this without asking...Muildir and I shall..talk.."

He moves the letter to the lining of his robes, a scowl prominent on his face as he returned to restoring the old Grove, overlooking Sutica..

[thesaintjaleel 792]

"I hope you don't stretch yourself too thin with all these circles, Muildir dear..." said Amdrees in response, a hint of worry across his face

[Farryn 860]

Elvira would frown, shaking her head. "...I'm expecting another clash between circles to arise soon... it's an endless cycle: A new circle is formed, another circle gets pissed about it, drama breaks out between the circles, the situation ends with usually new circle ends up disbanding or all members being unattuned."

 

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Eithne rubs the back of her neck, clearly concerned. "I'm still remaining circle-less. I don't want to be caught up in any more druidic drama..."

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

"I for one support the formation of additional circles!" remarks Abelas of the Naelurir circle

[Luciloo 2680]

The Autumn Druid nods gently while reading. "I see many of these tenants and intentions mirrored in my own teachings and understandings... There is more work still then, to bring peace and Balance to the Order."

[ThatGuy_777 220]

The Willow Druid rubs his temple tiredly, a weary huff escaping his lips as he read "I don't really...why...oh nevermind."

[Chase 3793]

"huh."

[Ford 1996]

The Coyote Druid sails ever closer to the continent of Atlas in his dinghy, which has begun to require daily upkeep as to not sink.

 

He wonders during a less stressful moment of what has become of the druids, and he grows anxious to arrive on the shores of Atlas once more.

 

[HazelWazel 463]

Scorpion Druid Elenora reads in boredom until she sees her daughters name under dedicant. She would blink a few times, her jaw tightening up as she hadn't been told about this. She would rub her bandaged eye a bit, grunting as she casts it aside.

 

"Huh.. I thought the idea was to stay out of circle drama. But of course.. Someone isn't going to be happy with this.. I know I'm not."

[Guest]

To the esteemed Maelstrom Circle,

 

I am interested in meeting with your Archdruids, not with the intention to threaten or subjugate, but with the intent to make a treaty that does not draw you into our own conflicts and politics. Though I sense there is a great mistrust of the Dominion of Malin that led to this separation in the first place, my goal is ultimately to make trade deals that could be mutually beneficiary and to reach a consensus on a number of diplomatic policies.

Sincerely,

Prince-Regent Leatherback, with the authority of High Prince Belestram

The Administration and Representatives of the Dominion of Malin

[MunaZaldrizoti 8037]

"I expect Renn to send some assassins or the like after them before too long," Victoria would muse, sipping her morning tea.

[Ixli 1472]

Carven digs his thumbs into his eyes with a sigh of exasperation, already quite tired of Druidic drama and having only been around for the edge of the spectrum.

[Burnsy 437]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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