Smithers

[!] A name is added to the wall of the dead. "In memory of Haddock Plissken, who lost his life in the line of duty. May he rest in peace."

[!] A name is added to the wall of the dead. "In memory of Oan Frondson, who lost his life in the line of duty. May he rest in peace."

[[FM: Guild is currently active.]]

The MANTICORE Initiative Great threats require great men. On occasion, greater threats require groups of significant, motivated men to mitigate them effectively. In a Realm under threat, it is critical that an element with capable assets and defined methods and objectives manifest. This group of men will operate in denied areas, in hostile conditions, to hunt the enemy behind his lines, kill his ringleaders, burn his home, and degrade his center of gravity to expedite his fall. In a crisis, good men don't rise to their expectations, but fall to the level of their training. In a well-planned surgical war with a righteous cause, they will do both. The missive ends with a brief protocol for reply and directions to several locations for letter drops. This letter presents the three sigils of the Marked Men and the seal of a Manticore, side-by-side. [This organization will operate under a PK clause.]

A stalwart man fletches his arrows for a worthy cause.

Thumbs up, the first iteration never did anything but add to the diversity of golem roleplay.

I was called upon to give opinion. The lore is clearly motivated by the Dryadic framework as a way of adding depth, background and organization to creatures that already 'technically' exist under Fey lore. The declaration of "there is no need for this" seems motivated more by angst over one of the lore's motivations than at the lore itself. If we sat down and identified every piece of "unneeded" lore, we'd surely end by deleting 30% of the lore on this server. Sorry bud, not all players are comfortable with playing an alternative gender and it's not a question of stubbornness. To force otherwise is fallacy. In function, I see this working differently as a playable race and adding to roleplay. No reason not to accept.

Some men are made to be moulded by the grand Disciplinarian Corps of the Imperium. For the rest, there's... PLANET VAILOR

not on my watch friend

Notes are systematically painted over with a large, red 'x' in the areas around human cities. A public notice is placed in their stead. "Thanhium shatters on contact with force and fills the air with poisonous, hazardous dust. Close contact is not advisable. Shattered shards may enter skin and cause lethal harm to the user. Usage in armor is an extreme absurdity. Wearers and sellers will be referred to the authorities for placing the public in danger."

The swamp hummed with life as two men sat in a camp amongst the trees, dim candles illuminating their gear. It had been meticulously chosen for this contract and it say within an arm’s reach - just in case the Skelt came to them instead of the other way around. They took turns keeping watch, their attention directed at the monster’s lair. They sat for hours, eyes peeled for the slightest hint of movement. Just as the moon began to rise above the treetops, a chirping noise was heard near the shore and the two men exchanged worried glances. They leaned closer and began to whisper in harsh tones. "He'll fall for the bait, don't worry. Once we've fired, we run and cross halfway. Aim for the legs." The two men began to load their weapons. One crossbow was loaded quietly, the string pulled into place with a cranequin device. The other was yanked up with a stirrup. Clicks resonated around the encampment as the Skelt began to pick the bait from trees. Rotten carrion had been hung upon protruding branches by the two men earlier in the day. The bait had been laid with great precision to lure the beast into an opportune spot for an ambush - and it was working. The two men took position on either side of a tree and, when the beast was in place, fired simultaneously. Two bolts, one tipped by aurum and the other of steel, spat from the crossbows and tore through the air towards the creature’s abdomen. They flew true - the steel bolt fractured the Skelt's hard shell and the aurum bolt buried itself in the opening, causing the insect to yield a metallic screech. The Skelt barreled forth with unnatural speed as the two men ran out of their encampment with weapons drawn to meet it. The two Marked Men split and crossed paths halfway to the beast, confusing the Skelt. The men made great use of their manufactured opening - one man cleaved into the beast’s chest with his great-ax, and the other lopped its leg clean off with a deft swing of his longsword. The first man escaped the assault unscathed, but the Skelt’s talons tore through the second man’s armor and bit deep into muscle. The beast, driven back by the men, stumbled and fell. Liquid oozed from the severed stump of its leg and it thrashed like a dying fly, sending putrid blood flying all directions. The man with the great-ax cleaved downwards and lopped another of the Skelt’s legs clean off. The swordsman stalked around it for a few brief moments before crushing the beast's skull with his sword. The Skelt’s death throes continued for a few moments before it stiffened, dead. The swordsman lifted his boot and pressed it against the monster's shell with a grimace. He tore his sword free and twirled it in palm with before gripping the hilt with both hands and swinging for its neck.

[!] Smoke rises from within the walls of Kaer Aardwen. Men surround a burning pyre, their heads hung low. A name is engraved upon the wall of the dead. "In memory of Gerald Elgan. A veteran of the School of the Ouroboros and a brother of the Marked Men. He stood steadfast and vigilant, driving the foul and the corrupted from the realms of Man." ~ [!] An aurum sword is placed in the ground atop the bastion of Kaer Aardwen, visible over the lip of a tower. Silhouetted against the castle's somber view, the sword stands as a symbol of unending vigil. On the blade is an inscription. "Steel for men, aurum for monsters. May justice be done." Carved across the crossguard is a simple message. "Gerald Elgan, fallen brother."

"Discovery Foundation tasks survey and excavation team towards Thanhium deposit extraction and pioneers research methodology pending major guild contract. Discovery Foundation branches into arcane research as a major methodology of innovation."

“Discovery Foundation conducts research and experimentation regarding Hydrofluctuation and its principles. Experimentation yields research products that possess potential for application in technological innovation. The Discovery Foundation has taken several new potential Fellows under employ and will direct them as necessary to the benefit of Discovery Foundation avenues of study.” [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/129684-research-fluid-theory-2/]

[!] A name is added to the wall of the dead. "In memory of Abbe Stera, who perished during his Trials. May he rest in peace."

[!] A name is added to the wall of the dead. "In memory of Alcher Colins, who perished during his Trials. May he rest in peace."

[!] A name is added to the wall of the dead. "In memory of Alexander Bedevere, who perished during training. May he rest in peace."

“Discovery Foundation pioneers research and development in the progression and application of advanced medical theory. Framework for study is put forth pending the further development of sub-disciplines and the establishment of theory. The Discovery Foundation has founded central facilities for research and development. Relevant laboratories shall be constructed and a medical facility shall be equipped to the benefit of research.” [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/128376-research-medical-theory-1/]

“Discovery Foundation pioneers research and development in the dynamics of aero and hydro motion. Framework for study is put forth, pending further theorycrafting and all relevant associated research.” [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/128356-research-fluid-theory-1/]

Discovery Foundation Scientific Mission To attract, foster, and stimulate participation in the research and development of advanced scientific and technological disciplines, to develop research methodology and expertise and related scientific skills, to grow and apply revolutionary technologies to the benefit of the Realm. To this end, the Discovery Foundation henceforth declares its goal - to elevate the condition of the Descendant races and to influence a generation of thinkers who dare envision the Descendants’ next steps, by any means whatsoever. Methodology The Discovery Foundation tasks itself with identifying and working at the front lines of science and engineering efforts. The Discovery Foundation operates through the utilization of a ‘bottom-up’ structure, maintaining consistent contact with the research and scientific community to identify rapidly evolving horizons of inquiry, monitoring which areas of research are most likely to result in spectacular progress, and tasking promising scientists and engineers to conduct the research. Fellowship Fellowship with the Discovery Foundation is achievable through the research and publication of two documents of scientific inquiry, or through the complete research and development of one tangible, fully developed and executed advancement among any frontier of interest to the Discovery Foundation. A document of scientific inquiry is defined as a comprehensive study and proposal of a new theoretical technological development, but does not require the full process of research and development required to create an applicable product. [Organizational membership is to be pursued via private communication through in-character methodology - via forum private message with an in-character tone. Public posts will not be responded to. All Discovery Foundation notices will be posted through this account to preserve player anonymity.]

[!] A name is added to the wall of the dead. "In memory of Patrick "Paddy" Garrett, who perished during his Trials. May he rest in peace."