The Marked Men
School of the Stag
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OOC Purpose
The Purpose of the Marked, is event driven RP that focuses on Monster Hunting, the eradication of monstrosities and the study of all things considered abnormal or abominable as well as the encouragement of folklore driven RP.
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Be Warned
We are a serious RP Guild that spends weeks to months training you as an initiate, we hope to give you an enjoyable RP experience. For quality assurance anybody that joins the Marked should know that any of our existing members will perma-kill their characters during events or by legitimate role play at the hands of a fellow Marked. In joining the Marked we expect the same from you, filling out an application means you agree with our ideals. TL;DR - If you die at the hands of another Marked, or in a Marked Event, you are to permanently kill your character.
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Short Description
The Stag is the youngest Marked school, created in order to curb the steep climb in monster numbers after the disbandment of the Ouroboros. Its master, Coren Isil, leads them by example as a school created to bolster their numbers and spread the ideals of the Marked within the realm of Athera and to provide a place for lone Monster Hunters to learn new skills. Within the lush and untamed woods of Flotsam their school exists, taking in those who wish to become one with the Marked. The students of the Stag are represented by Stag medallions which can be acquired through the same trials taken by those from the Ouroboros and Hexicanum.
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The Code
Steel for men, Aurum for monsters.
Never to marry.
Never to produce offspring.
Never to ascend beyond the status of a commoner.
To remain loyal to the code.
To remain neutral when possible.
To never fight in a war between men.
To not solve with swords what can be solved with words.
To protect the mundane and innocent.
To persevere to the end in any hunt begun.
To slay those who refuse payment.
To defend your life when it is threatened.
To take responsibility for personal actions.
To not choose between a lesser or greater evil.
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Ranking of The Marked
Master
The Leader of the Marked. Has final say in all matters.
Coren Isil
(TheWildHunt)
Veteran
Tried and tested many times, the Marked's senior members are now recognized as Veterans.
Marked
The Fully trained and bulk force of the Marked, these men attend Hunts, gather required resources and function under the guidance / teachings of the Marked.
Initiates
These people are untrained, inexperienced and are considered absolutely useless in combat.
Typically very young, these are the recruits of the Marked. These people are given the general training of the marked and are expected to specialize within a particular branch of training, be it Medical, Magical or something else entirely.
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Honorary Titles
These titles command a certain amount of respect but do not give men any command above the standard rank. The titles are purely cosmetic and will be difficult to obtain.
Master of Arms
The Master at Arms creates the arms and armor used by the marked. He is responsible for assigning proper arms and armor to match the talents of each man within the organization.
Master of the Arcane
The Master of the Arcane knows a great deal about all things considered magical in nature. Furthermore, this figure is expected to be an experienced mage and possess significant knowledge on how to neutralize magical threats.
Lorekeeper
The Lorekeeper is in control of all matters involving the study of unknown plants, creatures and substances. They will be expected to maintain the private libraries. They will also be expected to have an in depth knowledge of all known creatures, herbs and folklore.
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With Minor research into the Marked, a common location is mentioned across each rumor and kill, a small ruin in the Flotsam Woods. Should you pursue the minor bit of information that you've been given and approach the ruins, you'd spot a crude carving of a Stag’s head on the bark of a nearby tree. You will stand there before its decrepit gate, without really knowing why. Should you enter the ruin, 3 men, each wearing different mixtures of chain and leather armor and with a longsword across their laps would be seated on fallen rocks.
((For the RP Environment involved with the application or contract))
Application Format
MC Name:
IC Name:
Age:
Race:
Minor Backstory:
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Contract Format
MC Name of Contract Writer:
IC Name of Contract Writer:
Creature of Hunt:
Requested Proof of Kill:
Payment upon Completion: