deathmetus

*A letter of reply is sent to the young Shadow* "You are now accepted to the Clan of the Shad'rin, please report to Commander Malco for assignment and training. You may reach him by bird if you cannot find him."

Requirements ((Application)) To join our Clan you must be as neutral as possible, that does not mean you do not care at all for anything, it only means you have no ties you cannot break for the sake of the land. We are the lone wolves banding together for the sake of the people of this world. You also must be prepared to fight when necessary. We will have builders, and ambassadors, and gatherers, and other jobs but we all must be ready to take arms to defend our home and the land, wherever we are needed. You must also realize that we have loyalty only to the land, its people, and our Tenants. Do not think we are loyal to a specific king or leader, for if they should prove harmful to the good of the whole we must put a stop to it. We are the silent guardians, we watch over all for the sake of the Grand Scheme of Life not for the sake of any individual life. Remember this if you wish to join.... OOC Section Minecraft Username: Skype Name (Can be PMed if Necessary): Any Reports, Revokes, or Previous Bans: Link to VA application if you have one (Not Necessary): What is your Character's Alignment (Ex: Chaotic Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral Good, etc...) IC Section Your Name: A Short History of your Life: Any personal flaws you Understand and Know: What deeds have you done in life, good or ill: Why do you wish to join our Clan: Do you prefer to be put into Combat or Non-Combat Situations and Roles: What is your preferred fighting style when in combat situations: What do you prefer to do that is not related to direct combat: What are your reactions to these situations: The city is being taken over. The city is full of innocent people and still you have many defenders alive, however you are losing the city and they have begun to burn parts of it to take out your defenses. The leader of the enemy force has come to say that he searches for a child, a specific, presumably innocent child, and if you are to give him the child he will spare the city. This child happens to be your brother and last remaining family member. You know he will kill your brother. Do you give up your brother to save the city or condemn it to more fighting just to save your brother? An underwater tunnel is being constructed despite an almost certain loss of several lives [actually, all but certain]. Presumably the expected loss is a calculated cost that society is prepared to pay for having the tunnel. At a critical moment when a fitting must be lowered into place, a workman is trapped in a section of the partly laid tunnel. If it is lowered, it will surely crush the trapped workman to death. Yet, if it is not and a time consuming rescue of the workman is attempted, the tunnel will have to be abandoned and the whole project begun anew. Two workmen have already died in the project as a result of anticipated and unavoidable conditions in the building of the tunnel. What should be done? A fat man leading a group of people out of a cave on a coast is stuck in the mouth of that cave. In a short time high tide will be upon them, and unless he is unstuck, they will all be drowned except the fat man, whose head is out of the cave. But, fortunately, or unfortunately, someone has with him a stick of dynamite. There seems no way to get the fat man loose without using [that] dynamite which will inevitably kill him; but if they do not use it everyone will drown. What should they do?

History and Lore History of the Clan The Founding It was many years ago during a war known to many, and by many different names, the Rise of the Undead, the Fall of Aegis, the End of the World. It was during this dark conflict that the unity of the world was threatened, the long standing alliances between Nations, Guilds, and other Factions began to crumble and from these grew more and more groups that split and created inner conflict in what should have been a united front against the coming darkness. It was then that two men had visions, visions of a unified Aegis, a strong Aegis, a time where the people would fight together, and become stronger. These men were the Hochmeister Gaius Marius, and a Ranger known as Miles. These men each had visions of a Unified land. Yet they differed in their ideals, and almost simultaneously began their journeys towards a better life for the people. Gaius went on to found an Order of strength and order, an order of military men and women working together towards the common goal, and attacking and defeating many of their enemies. Miles began more silently, recruiting men and women from all over Aegis, first only in person, and then allowing news of his “Shadow Rangers” to be heard and then some few flocked to his Clan. Whereas Gaius was military, Miles was secretive and focused on subterfuge. Men flocked to both, though where Gaius grew to power, and became a great leader of a nation, Miles kept his operation small, located in the heart of the conflict. The Mantle of Responsibility A rich lord by name of Codrik joined the Clan as he felt in his heart the truest calling. He provided them with support in both close personal work, and a development of a home for the Clan. A small fortress was built, and there the recruits came to learn, train, and work in the Clan. Codrik so grew that he became Lieutenant to Miles, serving as a leader in all operations of the day to day. One day while searching in the archives for his family line, Codrik discovered an old legend of the protectors of old known as the Shad’rin. As he read the legend he became a believer that they were these protectors, that they were the new Shad’rin. Bringing this to Miles he asked to treat this as fact, to take up the Mantle of Protectors, as was told in the days of old. Miles, though not a believer in truth, granted him such, and so they became the Shad’rin. Under this new name the Clan flourished in Aegis, even then Miles wrote to the leaders of the realm and gained allies amongst Men in Oren, Elves in Malinor, the Traders of Alras, and the Soldiers of the Teutonic Order, even becoming friends with the great man Gaius Marius. However enemies were created as well. The Orc Clans who raided in the area became angered with the Shad’rin defiance and control, and so attacked them more than a few times, coming close to destroying the only home the Clan had ever known, however the Shad’rin survived through their growth, and a few secret alliances that helped to keep the Shad’rin alive. They even served in a time of National conflict between Alras and the Dwarves, holding the city for a few days while survivors left, and abandoned the once shining trade capital. However the Shad’rin were no military, and eventually Alras was abandoned completely. The End of Aegis Near the end of Aegis, many of the Shad’rin fought against the Undead, serving as well trained archers, and swordsmen who would fight together in small tactical squads striking all around the Undead. This was not enough, the Undead had grown in power, and the North was lost completely with the end of Al’khazar. However the Shad’rin did not abandon their post until the Undead had surrounded the area, then they left in secret and so the Shad’rin became homeless yet again, like many of Aegis. They wandered and eventually joined the men and women in the Verge and Codrik, having lost Miles, gathered up the living Shad’rin and built a boat to set sail for the new world. The Return and Reformation Some years later in Anthos it seemed that the Shad’rin had all but been lost to the history of Aegis, the Clan having been lost in the times of Asulon. Yet a figure from the long dead past returned, the founder and first Har’shadin. He saw that the Shad’rin had returned to a place called Darkhaven, where old members found new blood and together had worked restoring an old Fortress. He arrived by boat and was welcomed, many believing this Heralded a new age for the Shad’rin. Seeing the Shad’rin in such a weakened state, where few members remained he set about the task of restoring order and bringing back the Tenants of the Clan, reforming the Shad’rin, and hoping to restore it to its former state. The Myth It was during the time of the 30 Years War. Iblees had shown his true self raising an army of Undead against the mortals of Aegis. Aeriel raised her army of Ascended calling upon the Races to aid her in the war. In time those of similar beliefs were drawn together. They called themselves the Shad’rin, brothers and sisters in arms banding together to fight the evil that plagued their land. After the years of fighting, the Shad’rin slowly lost faith in the Ascended finding their trust better placed in the hands of of the people. Their numbers grew, yet the war continued on, an unending conflict of death and destruction. They soon found themselves estranged from the nations, hiding and waiting in the shadows only seeing the Undead as the true enemy. They ignored the conflicts of Nations altogether. They saw no reason to interfere with the Races and their personal politics as they had a much larger responsibility to handle. Their isolated war did not go unnoticed, years of fighting, training and blood spilt for a just cause against the Undead, as well as keeping to their strict code, led to more than a few of the Races taking interest in the Shad’rin. They were attacked and their great Clan was cut down to a few survivors in a single battle with other factions who saw them as a threat. The few that remained were lost, broken, and beaten. They felt unworthy and felt that they failed their code seeing the dead brothers and sisters around them. Then they heard a voice, a beautiful, soft, echoing song that rang throughout their minds. The voice told them to stand once more, to stand strong and unite. The few who were left stood strong and together, guided by the Angelic Voice. The Voice told them to watch from the shadows, learn all that they could, and to grow together and to grow stronger. Yet the Voice told them to remain neutral, to not seek power for themselves, but for all, and to use all of this to serve the people, and not themselves. The few found it challenging to follow these Tenants and yet they kept true and kept to the Code. They changed from fighting in the open to a silent, and careful Clan, staying to the shadows. They learned much, and grew in strength, using their power and knowledge to combat the Undead and any who attempted to destroy them. They realized in this that despite serving the good of the world, they had to make sacrifices and do actions which others could not, to commit crimes to do good. And while they sought justice, and unity, they did not seek to end all ills, and focused on forces that would rip apart the world and the people within it. People who sought to use and divide the land, and those in power who abused and harmed those they were to protect. In truth they became the watchers of the land, keeping an eye on both the greater evils, and the Nations themselves. The Voice finally revealed her name, feeling she had found men who were truly worthy of her Blessing. Theilas, she said, a half-breed of the lesser of the gods. She then gave the first true Shad’rin her blessing, a blessing that was noted in both the eyes and skin. Their eyes turned a deep and cold blue, and their skin became marked with small blue tattoos of unknown origin. They also began to feel it in their bodies, a dark, yet not evil presence within their very souls. A uniting presence that seemed to bind them all, mind and soul, to one purpose, one goal, one Clan. These men and women disappeared from History, though it was said, that in the Shadows they could be seen, as if they were part of the very shadows themselves. However all trace of them vanished some time after the Fall of Iblees and the founding of the Northern Kingdoms of Man.

We are a Clan of Men and Women dedicated to protecting the land for the people. We protect it by any means necessary. We break certain laws to protect the rights and lives of the people we serve and protect. However we are not a band of thieves, assassins, or bandits. We are neutral to all Nations and Factions and we are not a military force. We are scouts, diplomats, builders, farmers, and gatherers. We do train in combat, yet we always try to find other means to solve our issues. We believe in peace for the sake of peace. We do not discriminate against any race or religion, but if it causes one to have animosity towards other members then such a person will be removed. We watch over the people, but do not interfere with their lives unless it affects the land or the people as a whole. A single life, a single house of nobility, or even a single Nation could mean nothing in the grand scheme of life. We want the land to remain whole and at peace. We will do anything to achieve this goal. If a decision should be made to commit a few crimes for the greater good, we will do it. Ranks The Har’shadin The leader of the Shad’rin in spirit and in goals. While he/she does not run the day to day operations of the Clan, this leader serves as the master architect of the goals and the future plans to the guild. This person does not seek for power or glory, merely for a future of greatness for the Shad’rin and the World at large. Shadow Commanders The true leaders of the Clan. They run the day to day operations which can include anything from the management of the Fortress and new recruits: Fort Commander, to the development of naval control, scouting, and the development of Economic prowess: Fleet Commander, to the development of the Shad’rin in worldwide political standing as well as the creation of hubs for Shad’rin and contracts within the various cities and countries of the world: the Shadow Ambassador. ((Names are temporary as these positions need names that match more with the Shad’rin and the Har’shadin.)) Shadow Marked These are the fully blooded members of the Clan who carry out the work of the day to day operations. This can include the gathering of food and materials for maintenance of the and other Shad’rin Hubs, to the maintenance of the Shadow Fleet and the operating of banks and supply zones for trade with nations and the aid of refugees and those in need, to the act of actively scouting or the actions of completing contracts that are accepted by the Shadow Council for those who request the Shad’rin’s aid. Shadows New members who serve only to learn and gain an understanding for the Shad’rin and their place within it. They will train in the Fortress until they are ready for their first mission or contract as decided by the Council, then they may become fully blooded members. They may also serve to garrison the fort in times of strife and war, or in times when other clans seek to raid our lands. The Goals and Tenants The Tenants of Our Clan There are but three tenants that we must maintain as true Shad’rin. Neutrality We are neutral towards all nations, guilds, factions, and races as long as they do not actively seek to destroy our world. We are bound by no Kingdom. We do not take part in political conflicts nor conflicts between nations unless they threaten the world or the people we serve. Equality We are all equal together under the code and tenants of our Clan. All work is done equally by all members of the Clan. While we have Commanders, we do not set them above to rule, we set them to lead the men alongside them. Liberty ​We will do whatever is necessary to complete our goals, we are not bound by the laws of men nor the morals of the divine, we are only bound by our honor to serve the world at large. The Goals of Our Clan To balance the power of nations, guilds, and factions within the world, to remove that which too far splits established factions and weakens the land, and to remove those factions that are too powerful and upset the balance of factions.​​ To aid the people so that no man is subject to cruel establishment, no man dies of hunger, and no man lives alone on the roads without a choice. We serve the people, and while in serving the people we may gain glory or power, we do not seek such things for ourselves. To serve in any way possible to help those people who most need our help through contracts that we establish with the people throughout the land.

(For Paladins:) OOC: IGN: deathmetus Skype name(May be sent via PM’s): I'll PM IC (May be written as a letter, or personally seeking out a paladin) Name: Brother Renart ((Reynard Lycian)) Race: Human Age: I am not sure, my apologies Preferred weapon: A single Sword or a Bow. Why do you wish to join us on our journey: Because I once believed that in order to protect people we must build strong Kingdoms and Governments so that may protect our people, even if it required the laws of other kingdoms to be broken. Yet this has been proved time and again wrong, it is not an entity that must protect the people, but the people themselves. I wish to join in order to become another man who will protect those in the world who need protection, and to do it without the corruption and greed that had so filled many Kingdoms. Do you pledge your devotion to the order and Tahariae?: I do pledge my solemn and sacred oath. What do you believe the responsibilities of a Paladin are?: To protect the Order, to defend the meek, the help the needy, and to be a shield against the darkness that lies both within society and outside of it.

*After much consideration Brother Renart sets out and corrects many of his signs with the help of the other few members.* "I thought Holy Magic was approved by the Church. . . hmmm. . ." *He sets out to find the Archbishop in order to discuss this with him and question him further on the laws in order to keep his order alive.*

[[Reserved]]

[[Reserved]]

*Within the Human Kingdoms and near the Roads by the Cloud Temple there can be found a few small posters that contain the following information.* The Brotherhood of the Red Cross The Short History of Our Order The Order began in Anthos when a young Lord by the name of William Darkstar was knighted under the Holy Order of the Red Dragon. He then proceeded to help defend the capital against insurgents and rebels. However he watched as the Knights proceeded to cause injury and death, yet would do nothing to help those who were left dying in the streets. While he would not challenge the Imperial Crown nor his own Order he still felt his duty as a Knight to help those who sorely needed his aide. During this time there were a few doctors spread about the land, many of whom were alchemists and persecuted by the Imperial Crown for 'heretical practices'. He met with them privately giving them protection for their time and knowledge. In the years to come he had obtained a balance of swordplay, alchemic, medical, and tactical knowledge. He became a battlefield medic, and just in time. During this time creatures began to invade the Empire, and sickness plagued much of the land. He and others would bring sick and wounded into the Church in order to help them through their sickness and injury and perhaps even fix and cure a few of them. He then began to take on a few apprentices. While he did this he took the Red Cross for his personal sigil and traveled around as a Medic Knight. However he was but one man, and had few followers. He became very poor, and lost much of his prestige as a lord and knight. Deciding that he needed time alone he left to lands unknown, but gave his apprentice, by name of Renart, the challenge to bring together what he could not. Brother Renart traveled the land of Anthos hoping to find other like minded men, in order to create a Brotherhood of Man that would spend time to help better their fellow man through health and service. The Three Branches There are three branches within the order led by the Magni Magistri or the Grand Master. The paths of the Vestis, Ensis, and the Tincturam. Currently there are few members, and therefore the Three Branches are suspended, currently all membership is watched over by the Magni and Brother Renart until the Order is fully alive. They are searching for men with the skills in the art of Medicine, Protection, and Alchemy in order to create a true brotherhood to serve Man. Current Socio-Politico-Religious Information While this is a Brotherhood of Holy Monks and Knights, this brotherhood takes men from all walks of life as long as they swear to uphold the ideals of serving and protecting their fellow men. They serve God and in that serve this truth, but they treat all religions with respect. They deny no race nor creed, but they mainly serve within the Human Kingdoms. For Those Who Wish to Join Those wishing to join may send a letter to the Tavern in Abresi near the fountains to contact Brother Renart and the Magni Magister. Please include your race, year of birth and current age, talents within the areas of Combat, Alchemy, Medicine, and Healing Magics, any other talents such as cooking, farming, or blacksmithing, where you live if you have a home, and any other allegiances or titles you may have. Most of this is for the future of the growth of the Brotherhood and some of it is for documentation purposes. It is my sincerest hope that any unaffiliated doctors, medics, alchemists, and even Knights please do consider the brotherhood for the sake of your fellow man. Remember Knowledge is power and power should be used to help your fellow man, not to harm it. -Brother Renart

Updates, Changes, and Official Members list:

Ravenwolf Hunters League A group devoted to "hunting", of any creature higborn or low, for the right price. Created a few years after the fall of Aegis it was originally devoted to the Hunting of servants of evil and the corrupt, however few jobs were completed as wars fought gave little opportunity for the League. Even after the full establishment of Orenian power the League was silent, perhaps even dead. However a few years later two "Hunters" worked together to find and hunt down a man, a nobleman who was guilty by all accounts for his enslavement of his citizens. When they reached the nobleman they were greeted with a welcome of kindness and were offered a proposition. To work for him and his gold and serve as his personal "hunters". The Shadow Hunter agreed as he had nothing to live off of, but the Blood Hunter left saying he refused to serve any corruption. For years the Shadow Hunter or Raven Hunter served loyally as a true "hunter", but the day came when his noble employer saw fit to place a bounty on his old friend and comrade. This would not stand and so he went to his friend and they together at last killed the old, and corrupted man. They wished to bring the League back, but the Raven hunter wished to also work for gold so that he might still live in comfort, despite the corruption gold would lead to the Wolf Hunter agreed and they reformed the Ravenwolf Hunters League. Even now they continue to work together and have begun to gain new recruits into this shadowy and dark organization. Ranks - New Blood - One who has just joined and needs to prove themselves as true hunters. - Fledgling Hunter - One who has completed a few jobs and earned their aspect. - Wolf Hunter or Raven Hunter - One who has completed the full rights of the League. - Blood Wolf or Shadow Raven - Unknown how one obtains this rank as few have even heard such ranks. - Dark Flyer and Crimson Prowler - Supposed name for the leaders but it is unknown who they truly are. Aspects Wolf Aspect Those members know for their vicious manner in their attacks and known for their devotion to their work, they focus on torturous deaths, fighting well, and public killings in the eye of the public. Known also for their public bounty captures, dead or alive. Raven Aspect These members focus on silence, stealth, and cunning. Assassination, and kidnapping are the best traits of these members, known more for range than the Wolf Aspect, but they are still formidable foes on the battlefield. ((All information prior to Contracts are within a book held by the two leaders of the League, only members of the League can ever see this information and only within the presence of one of the two leaders.)) Contract Types *Assassination - Killing of political, personal, or public enemies in a silent and hidden fashion, however currently still some monks save these men and women who are killed so do not expect permanent results. ***Public Killing - Killing of political, personal, or public enemies in a public manner, either quickly or even bloodily so that a message can be made, rarer that monks save these men and women, but currently still can happen. **Torture - The taking of any political, personal, or public enemies in a manner which with extreme pain or suffering can change them, sometimes permanent injuries can be made in order to leave a message for the remainder of their lives. ***Kidnapping - The capture of any political, personal, or public enemies so that ransom can be made or even to remove a person from a situation for a long period or time. We are not spies nor scouts, once we complete the job we expect payment or the League will hunt you. Each star represents the difficulty of such an operation and that extends the payment higher, however each payment is based on each job, the more secure the person, the more it will cost. The League takes its payments preferably in Gold and Diamond, but we will accept minas, iron, bows, sticks, armor, and arrows in larger quantities as a suitable alternative. We do not allow people to just apply to the League, you must prove yourself worthy and we will seek you out, but letters to the League are acceptable. *You see a contract made in parchment along with hundreds of others sitting in a pile in an indiscreet area, there seems to be areas like these all over Asulon. There seems to be explanations of different contracts on the back of these pieces of parchment.* If you wish to create a contract fill out this form and send it via raven with a black feather tied to a red rose, it shall find the League. ((Only the leaders of the League can see the letters. And we will have a way soon to get us the feather, rose, and book in character.)) Your name: ((And Your MC Name: )) Type of Contract (Assassination, Public Killing, Torture, Kidnapping, combination of any. . .): How many stars is it worth: General Description of Job and how you wish it to be done: Target Name(s): ((Their MC Name(s) if you know it:)) General Description of Target: We will contact you with price to be discussed via Raven ((in game PM, Forum PM, or Letter (book) ))

Mc Name- deathmetus Rp Name- William of House Darkstar Age- 27 Old Jobs and Work- I served as apprentice blacksmith, then I served as a hunter for various minor towns and villages, and finally as a sword for hire in lands outside the Empire. Skills for odd jobs? (Mining/Lumberjacking/Etc)- After all these years I have learned to master my craft of blacksmiothing which my father had taught me as a young lad (100) and I have learned to use the Bow for hunting. Weapon of Choice and ye mastery with that? (Weapon Skill lvl) I worked with the sword since I was but a boy in my father's home, I have worked to the point of near perfection, but I still have much to learn in the true art of warfare (100). Why do ye wish to Join the Lances? I wish to serve the Empire that my father had served as a soldier in the many wars with Hanseti and the Orcs and I wish to show true loyalty to the Empire that I was born in and the Empire which gave me the skills I have used to survive. Do ye take the Oath-needed- Yes, I William of House Darkstar pledge my Weapon, my knowledge and life to the Knightly order of the Red Dragon. And Swear my allegiance to Emperor Godfrey Horen and His Line of Succession. I shall serve the King, Order and Oren with undying loyalty and will do all that I can to keep them from harm.I will always complete a quest given to me by my king, Knight and Kingdom. I swear to protect its people and to stay true to the order and obey its ways and laws.

((I have been having trouble organizing, and have been missing out a lot due to me being sick. . . . constantly, having now left the hospital with medicine in hand I think I will ask that any of the Sons I have already accepted please send me a message saying so, then I can make the officers and we can move on. Honestly the leader has been doing RP in terms of Undead attacks for all of two we just need to get this guild up and working so that we can do even minor events. So please all Sons send me a message with your ig name and mc name again and I will be compiling a list for ranks and officers and will then give instruction on how to truly further our goals. . . .))

((Just a note he is not a god, he is a powerful being just under the True God, at least that is what we believe.))

((Please stop metaintg or I will place a ban report on you, you cannot read anything in this thread minus what was on the sign, if you cannot understand that then you have not read this post fully including the clear ooc note that stated only I or the Manus can read any of the application so please stop.))

((Reserved for other informative type posts))

((Reserved for future lists and whatnot))

*As you walk through the various nations of the North and Central parts of Asulon you see dark pieces of paper with a golden symbol on the back. As you move closer you notice the symbol looks similar to the symbol of the Undead, the Eye of Iblees. On the other side you also notice dark red ink, and upon closer inspection, blood. Written you see. . .* Sons of Iblees We shall finish what our father started. Bring an end to Aeriel's cage. Iblees and the Undead will return, and bring us a true Golden Age. *You see more and more pieces of papers as if thrown from the sky itself and then see the sign. . .* *It is a sign of blackened wood, with a gold and blackened steel stake that it is attached to. The stake extends like a pike and on the end of this pike is a severed head. Man, women, or child, Orc, Elf, Human,Hafling, or Dwarf, you easily recognize what it is and that it had once lived and breathed. Under the head on the sign itself is written in blood, which you know believe is the blood of this person whose severed head now adorns the sign, and smaller print, but you can easily read it. . .* Hearken former people of Aegis and people of Asulon. We are the Sons of Iblees. We are here to complete the goals of our Father and Lord, Iblees, known to some as the Fallen One. We seek to bring not only his but the Creator's plan to fruition. We also seek to wipe out those who would blaspheme the true purpose of the Creator and Iblees, the Illuminus Obscurus seeks to make men Gods, their leader seeks power for himself and a chosen few, and seeks to wipe out the true faith of the One True Creator. Aerial did not wish to lose her power, or her followers. She made sure to condemn Iblees with the help of her fellow Aenguls, however it was not theirs to decide and the world we once knew is lost to us. Now we seek to bring Iblees back, ensure control, and bring about the Golden Age of Iblees. However we know there is opposition, some of it even violent though we seek peace and prosperity. This should serve as a reminder to those who wish to stand against us. Those who would join are welcome to join, those who would leave us, yet not hinder us shall as well be spared, but any who would oppose us shall face their fate at the hands of the true Sons of Iblees. *As you look up you see similar signs also with heads stuck upon them.* Lore and Information OOC/RP: Allies: Our Society is one of darkness and secrecy, through this we have gained ancient allies of Iblees and the Undead and seek to use them to further Iblees' goals. They are the Fili Ignis, Fili Umbra, and the Former Undead. Fili Ignis Beings of Fire and Air, they were originally created by the Daemon to serve as their helpers in all things of important. They were a gift to mortals who were believed to have deserved the gift of immortal service to God and Daemon. They are created, not by mating, nor by changing the body itself. The ancient ritual takes the lifeforce and mind of the being and creates an avatar similar to what their true pure form would be and they are then Fili Ignis. The ritual stopped being practiced after the years due to the Daemons retreating from the world, except Iblees who took and the ritual and taught it to his chosen ones. Fili Ignis are unable to wear metal or leather armor and are unable to use wooden or metal weaponry lest it melt in their fiery hands. By tradition they wear chainmail over their magic robes or jerkin and would wield weapons of stone. They are immortal, made of fire, they burn, yet not living beings nor what they wear, yet somehow they burn their own armor, perhaps an aura, but unknown. They are only created through the ritual and are same gender and same mind and same person as they were before just in a new more powerful, immortal, and perfect body. However some failed, some Fili Ignis would turn mad, they then turned into what are known as Blazes. Some would die and their spark would go out and they would go to the Seven Skies to eternal rest with the Daemon of the forges. Fili Umbra Beings of Shadow and Corruption, created by the Undead to give mortal the power of shadow, immortality, but they begin to lose their own will; their will becomes that of their master’s. They are not only immortal, but they feel no pain and appear to be invulnerable to mortal wounds. They are created through a ritual by their Undead masters and are then linked to that master as a familiar to a mage. Fili Umbra cannot wear armor as their physical form is too shadowy to bear such armor that the mortal races can. However they can wield most, if not all weapons that come before them. Made of shadow they are masters of stealth and sabotage and have an affinity for darkness. They are only created through ritual, or, as some tales have told, they can be created through the corruption of Iblees that the Undead have done to others before. Currently it is unknown how to kill them, but they are stopped by light. Not killed but light can cause them discomfort and sometimes even pain. They are then possible to take and be removed possibly. Fili Umbra who fail their Undead masters have been known to be destroyed by them. Some scholars also suggest that their ritual is what contains their mortal weakness. Former Undead Despite the loss of the Nether and being cut off from Iblees in this new world some of the Undead have found themselves alive and have also hidden away to come to Asulon. Some were cured of their curse and returned to their former lives, some found salvation and died as they so chose, yet some remained as they were and have decided to continue Iblees work and perhaps someday reopen the Nether again. They have not lost all their powers, but they have diminished greatly. They no longer can wield the flames of their master nor can they call forth armies of dead Aegeans or Asulonians. Even now the beasts who were sworn to protect them forget them and attack them as any other mortal being. They retain their immortality however and they still can remember spells of Necromancy and the rituals of the Fili. Their power without the Nether and their Lord is one tenth of what is once was. And still they cannot wear armor except for that of the fire forged chain. They also find that they cannot wield weapons of purest diamond, it burns them as a cold flame. Gold and iron is all they know now. Without the Nether many of the Undead have feared dying. They no longer can be brought back by Iblees yet some have found local monks willing to tend their wounds, but if spotted by the mortal races they have been known to be hunted down and killed. Weakened and frightened they use their servants amongst the Fili and their necromantic servants to help defend them, and keep them from the dark embrace they once breathed. *A sign is posted in the various dark, hidden, places where the Sons of Iblees meet.* My brothers, I know that in truth we are all equal before the great Lord Iblees, and only his Undead and their servants are considered higher in status before him. Ranks should not be established, some might say, in order to preserve the purity of the order. But without ranks and leadership we cannot hope to prove ourselves against the weak and mortal races of Asulon. The Undead who lead us have decreed that we must then create our own leadership and ranking below Iblees so we may organize and commit acts of greatness and continue Iblees glorious plan. However this does not mean we cannot strike out on our own. Those who wish to spread his word and show the truth may do so, but we cannot have those who would betray us do so. So here and now is our system so that we may do the work of the Fallen One and yet keep our defense and secrecy. Ranks Non Sanguine Unblooded These are those wishing to join our order and have yet to enter into a contract with Iblees and the Society. They are those who would prove themselves worthy to wear the Eye of Iblees and those who would do anything we ask to enter our Comitatus. Once they have proved themselves worthy they can sign the contract of binding with our Lord Iblees and the Sons and then they can join us as full blooded members. Discipule The Students These are those who have joined our order and have readied themselves for Iblees by their contract which they have entered and the ritual they have completed. They then are chosen for a sect in our Society and the Legatus of that section trains them in readiness for their full job in the Sons. They are the grunts of the Sons and complete any and all tasks asked of them by their Legatus. Once they are chosen they complete the final ritual and join as a full blooded member of the Comitatus. Servus The Blooded These are those who have fully received training and are ready to serve Iblees. They are the backbone of the Comitatus. They are divided between the two sects, Tenebris Quos, they are those who aquire materials for the Comitatus and spread the word of Iblees thus bringing more followers, and Nigrum Mortiferis, they commit the acts of destruction and death to bring Iblees goals to fruition. They are protected by the Comitatus fully and without question. Legatus The Lieutenants They serve the leader of their sects fully and without question, they are the teachers, and the masters of justice in our Comitatus. Any who would cause harm are punished properly by them, and any who prove themselves worthy and rewarded by them. They lead each sect under their Manu. Manu The Hands of Iblees They are the leaders of the sects, and they serve only under the leader himself. They are those who are most loyal to the cause and are proven leaders in strife. They each have a title of their own. The Manu who leads Tenebris Quos is named Manu Corruptionem, the Manu who leads Nigrum Mortiferis is named Manu Interitum. Oraculum Mortis The Voice of Iblees He is the very voice of Iblees. He speaks for the Sons as a whole, representing both them and Iblees at all times. He is of unknown name and origin though believed to have been Undead. He serves as the eternal guide for all who would join Iblees cause and bring forth a new Golden Age. *You see pieces of black paper strewn across the lands* Should one wish to join our Comitatus of the Sons of Iblees they should write a letter in explaining their interest, and perhaps we may let you join. Once written attach it to a carrion crow and it will find its way to us. Make sure to prick and sign your name with your blood proving your loyalty. *Another piece of paper lies nearby describing what should be in this letter* We ask for your name, and perhaps a name you wish to take on as you join this Comitatus. We must know your skills and your weapon of choice if any. Perhaps previous experience of war, and other such acts of what the world might call "evil" or "villainous". As well we wish to know perhaps if it is your wish to become Undead or one of the Fili. Tell us perhaps, if you know of our sects, perhaps what sect would be most benefited by your person. And lastly we wish to know your history and who you truly are. After this there are other tests of character that must be done in person. Until we meet Follower of Iblees. ~Oraculum Mortis OOC Note: ((Also we need your minecraft name, and please post it on this post, do not rp on this post except for applying, and any posts for application are only able to be read by the Manus and the Oraculum. I hoped everyone liked the read and please support. We will have a signature soon, and thanks for reading.))

I may consider an alliance with your men however I need more information as to what your group is, if you would point me the right way I will see what i can see and consider it. ((I will consider the dragoons however it depends on what the plans are for the new map, also if you wish to post something OOC please use OOC tags. Thanks :) ))

((Connor if you want to write some lore for it you should :). Just please send it to me for editing and posting and of course I will give all the proper credit that is due. Also as a reminder for everyone who reads this, this is an IC post so please make it clear with OOC tags if you are talking OOC. Thanks ;) ))

*a letter is sent on a black and grey raven to the 5 nations and to the Ascended and Teutons* The Shadow Treaty If it pleases the lord of this world we ask for the signatures of several key leaders for pardon and for help in the coming storm of Fire and Ice. We are the Shad'Rin as many may know. We are neutral as we can be to the Nations of the World, but we are not official truly in the eyes of the laws of the Kingdoms of Aegis. For this we ask for pardons and signature of leaders that we have seen to rule this land for a promise of neutrality to our clan. To the Lords of Oren in the fields and mountains of the North. A nation that is ever changing and ever is at death's door of the North. We ask for the signature of your King and Seneschal for a promise of neutrality so that we may continue to help you in your fight against the undead. To the Warlords of the Orc Nation, strong in battle and true in their honor. The nation of sand and stone in your mighty cities. We ask for the signature of your Rex and if you need proof of our intentions we are willing to duel you honorably in your choice of battle so that we may call you brothers in the struggle against the undead. To the Masters of the Smiths in your glorious halls of stone. Your people of great honor, and great ale. We ask for the signature of your King and your Lord Marshall so that we may continue to be graced with your support, and we may serve you battle against the most foul undead. To the Princes of the Woods ever living, ever wise. We ask for the signature of your High Prince and your HighBorn so that we may continue to protect the forests of your people against those who would destroy the natural beauty that your father Malinor did give to you. To the Adventerous Merchants of Kal'Aras whose very prescence we live near every day. We ask for the signature of your High King sp that we may continue to trade with your people and help your nation ever grow more prosperous. To the Council of the Ascended ever blessed by Aeriel's grace. We ask for the signature of the Council so that we may continue to serve the light of Aeriel against the coming darkness of the undead hordes. And to the Generals and Soldiers of the Teutonic Order, ever growing in your power ever helping in our struggle. I ask personally that you Gauis Marius please sign with your OrdensMarschalls of your order so that I may help your Order in what ways I can and that we may someday see the goals of our dreams be fufilled. I ask as humbly as I can, as the man I am. Please do not judge my Clan harshly as we do our best to see a true New Aegis and a new Golden Age be reached. If you would sign I will do my best to see your lands flourish and your Nations strong. however if you do not sign no harm shall come to you. Our Clan is neutral no matter what to others we only ask for the same be done to us. All we ask is a pact of safety so we can continue to do our good works. I do not boast of power nor of might that I do not posess. I merely offer my services to your Nations and Orders so that the people of Aegis may see the darks days through to a new life. I am here for the people and will serve them in any way I can. If you would but sign, not to other nations, but to my Clan I will prove my worth to you and the people of OUR land. Signed Respectfully, Har'Shadin, true Lord of the Shad'Rin, Anonymous *at the bottom is the seal of the Shad'Rin* ((I also ask that this may be moved to the Roleplay section as this is for public Roleplay of the leader of the Shad'Rin to those outside of it. And I also ask that only those mentioned in the letter respond to it unless they are speaking with permission by that person in their stead))

Mercante Fiorentino Campionato A Merchant guild dedicated to banking and transportation of goods. We are a new guild to be established throughout Aegis and any future colonies or lands outside Aegis. We pride ourselves on good business practices and we follow the rules of the kingdoms that we are in. However we have our own rules for each of our businesses. We believe in fairness and equality in our dealings. We will deal with anyone with money and business with us. We have built the New Bank in Al'Khazar and are seeking to expand out into the other nations and future colonies. We also will running through the Bank a transfer service. Ranks in the Guild Principe Mercante - Head of the Lycian Family Comandante - Head of the Stark Family Consigliere - Members of the Lycian or Stark Family Only Maestro Mercante/Mercanario - Can be obtained through permit by members of the Consigliere Operaio Mercante/Mercanario - Can be obtained by a Maestro after completing the Operaio Task Apprendista - To become on you must speak with a Maestro or Higher then you are taken on by them as an Appredista till you are ready for your Task We have two jobs availible Mercante (Merchants) and Mercanario (Mercenaries). One does the job of Banking and Tranferring and Stores. The other is to protect said establishments and may be hired out to work for a Kingdom to help fight or to private customers. To be a part of this Guild you must be loyal to the Lycian Family and loyal to Oren if not to it's King. ((This is basically a Merchants Guild with a personal Mercenary force to help protect it)) As of yet we are not yet ready to take on any Apprendistas as we are still awaiting the full completetion of the Banking system and the Lycian Family to take full control. You may reserve a spot for your future application. As well please do check with the House of Lycian as they are the creators and founders of this Campionato.

((Awesome can't wait to see your app :). On another note all of those seeking to join you will need a villain or anti-hero application to move up to the highest ranks as we need the ability to pursue our goals by any means necessary. Thanks :) ))