~Attention Ascended!~

[Riizu 7]

*You receive a furled scroll, bound by twine. Unraveling it, you discover a letter written in looping text*

~Attention Ascended!~

There is currently an issue within the ranks of the Ascended. For the most part, very few are proving themselves true images of what the Ascended stand for. This MUST change. The whole of Aegis is beginning to find us unnecessary, and occasionally, detrimental to their survival. Any questions should be directed towards myself.

Sincerely,

Master Sage Riizu

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So, RP off. First, in case your wondering, thats what a post is MEANT to be like in the RP forums. I felt a little reminder could be used, considering very few posts in this thread are voiced like that.

Secondly, in case you couldn't tell from the RP, we have a problem. Of the VERY few members we have, even FEWER are properly RP'ing, being an active part of the world of Aegis, and in general, not acting like Ascended. While I was unable to watch the class today, I heard from some that most of it wasn't even IN character. Regardless of if you know the people, its an RP event, which means it NEEDS TO BE IN RP. I mean really, the Ascended and Undead are meant to be.

As well as that, people are just conducting themselves in a very immature manner. Regardless of WHAT story your character has, discussing your genitals with another player is NOT allowed on Lord of the Craft, and as Ascended, you should KNOW better. So, how bout a checklist eh?

1. You're Ascended. Act like it.

2. Stay IN character, and if you're going to talk out of it, using OOC brackets (()).

3. Being in character means using PROPER speech, such as capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Just cause you have to type a message doesn't mean you get away with not speaking proper English.

4. Talking about your genitals is NEVER allowed. Not just in Haven, but on the server at all.

Really people, things like this aren't just expected from Ascended, there expected from EVERYONE! As Ascended, if you're accepted it means that you are supposed to be the pristine example of an amazing player on LotC. So start doing it.

One final note, and this is directed towards those in a leadership position. You're supposed to represent these qualities even MORE. So, NEVER leave IC unless you use brackets. If someone provides a decent reason for something that coincides with what the Ascended exist for, don't fight them on it, and in general just use good judgement. I'm tired of feeling like im the only person who really cares about the RP environment. If you see an Ascended breaking these rules, REPRIMAND them. NO ONE is guaranteed a spot in this race, even if they are known outside the game.

Lets make this better, and start showing that the Ascended ARE special, and don't just talk big.

Sincerely,

Riizu

P.S. I will also be adding the minecart track to the top of the towers. This should provide faster access to the main nation. I will also be looking into more on the ship contest as the main concern most of us have right now is we are unable to reach any battles from where we are.

[Eos 0]

Yes, I agree with this scroll.

Good idea, very good idea to set up the rails

-Eos

[Sage_Candle 0]

*You read the aforementioned scroll with a heavy heart. You know what it says is true, but are unable to understand. You and your brethren have bene chosen for a higher purpose; it is mystifying how many have fallen to their baser needs. You would think your people could rise above this, but you have yet to see it happen.

Perhaps you should have been less preoccupied with your tomes and sketches? Perhaps it is time you set aside your pick and shovel to journey back to the great cities. The people of Aegis must know your people can be better than they have seen.*

OOC RANT:

I am very disappointed in the Ascended. Riizu has just told me what spurred this thread, and I must say, I expected better from you. We set out to create a place where everyone could have fun on this server in a time when even the admins were still trying to get everything set up in the cities.

I know we talked almost in an OOC manner in RP chat almost constantly during the first month or two of this project, but that was simply because we were so preoccupied with actually building. Now that we have been released, we should RP CONSTANTLY, even among each other. No one is excused from this or any other rule. Not sages, not acolytes, not even initiates. All classes should be conducted in an RP manner as well.

Also, another thing brought to my attention is the fact that we have barely been seen fighting the Undead. I would like to reiterate that fighting the Undead is our sole purpose. If someone is late for an important event because they were helping to ward off the Undead, they are NOT to be reprimanded (don't take that as an excuse to miss your obligations, though). We are to fight the undead at any and EVERY opportunity we can. The only time we will not join a war is if it concerns the mortal races of Aegis only (i.e. the Elves, Dwarves, Humans and Orcs). If the Undead are involved at all, it is our duty to fight them off.

[marimbamonk 1501]

OOC: I agree with you completely. It astounds me at how many people (not just Ascended but about 80% of everyone on this server) don't use proper grammar, add periods, or capitalize. It's extremely immature as far as RP, and if you're going to take this server seriously, you have to act seriously. It's unbelievable that a person can't add a period at the end of a sentence, spell right, or capitalize their first word. I think this scroll should be given to everyone on the server, not just the Ascended.

And I do hope the boats get made soon. I'm tired of missing every battle that happens. :l

[xDOLABRAx 0]

Thank you, Riizu.

I have a quiery: As a Dwarf, I knew how to make my speech seem more... Dwarflike. As an Ascended, I'm not sure how you pictured us talking, could you tell us or give us an example?

[Hiebe 2493]

I will start using proper (') and commas whenever I talk now but still in a scottish accent (like a dwarf should) ;)

[Sykora87 0]

Did you really have a problem with someone talking about their Genitals. ((Hello I have the blood of Aenguls wanna see my junk?)) Seriously how does that conversation go down?

[CountJuno88 230]

* Sage Arcadius looks up from sharpening his blade at the scroll lying on his table. The contents of the scroll had troubled him greatly, so he took to sharpening his blade to ease his mind. Having properly organized his thoughts, he pulled out his quill and ink and began to write. Finishing, he takes the scroll down to the tavern and pins it to the wall with one of his daggers.

*You enter the tavern and notice something out of the corner of your eye. You observe a scroll pinned to the wall by a dagger. You approach and read:

~A Humble Request from Sage Arcadius~

My dearest brethren. Who have we become? I remember the days when all of Aegis looked to the Ascended as pillars of strength, hope, and goodness. The recent events relayed to me by the Master Sage, quite frankly, disturb me greatly. This is not the manner of behavior for an Ascended. Is it not the noble blood of the Aengul's that flows through our veins? If so, then we have brought some manner of disgrace to it. For these transgressions, I take upon myself some of the responsibility. I fear that during my long absence, discipline has grown lax. Now that I have returned, be sure that I shall he keeping a watchful eye out for any indecency. Let us remember that we are Ascended, so let us all begin behaving as such. Our name should be synonymous with goodness and honor. Conduct yourselves as such and I know that all of Aegis will once again come to depend on us to protect them. We should be as good as the Undead are evil which sets for us a high standard. We shall make Aeriel proud and bring hope to Aegis once more. Know of my prayers and support as we attempt to bring light once more to a land so overcome by darkness. Stand together brethren because only then can we stand strong. Aeriel be with us.

[Sykora87 0]

Well I know After A few In counters With Sages I have Renewed Faith In you.

[Knox213 10]

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.