Bananasaurus

To @TheDragonsRoost (Welcome back! Sorry to see Karren go but I hope we can evolve and grow with this character instead.) To Kayen, "Well met, recruit; welcome into the fold. I am eager to meet face-to-face. Send a bird my way at your earliest convenience." - Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow

Lythorien didn't know where his new Ranger recruit went, nor what happened to him, but he'd be worried after his safety, and a bit sad to see a fellow elf of similar persuasions vanish before they could truly get to know one another. He'd first go to Haelun'or to seek information, then the Dominon. The other Virarim would inform Lythorien of Karren's fate, and Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow, truly sickened that he'd not seen the pain in Karren and was unable to help him, would return to the rest of the Rangers of the Wild with the sad news. A dark day, indeed.

To @Gray_hood8171 (Other than a few spelling/grammar errors ("piece" instead of "peace," etc.), your application is lovely and we'd be honored to have you amongst our ranks. Please accept my friend request on Discord so I can add you to the Rangers of the Wild Discord server) To Gray Fullhood, "Well met, recruit; welcome into the fold. I am eager to meet face-to-face. Send a bird my way at your earliest convenience." - Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow To @TheDragonsRoost (Awesome application! Please accept my friend request on Discord so I can add you to the Rangers of the Wild Discord server) To Karren Myrsta, "Well met, recruit; welcome into the fold. I am eager to meet face-to-face. Send a bird my way at your earliest convenience." - Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow

Thank you, everyone. You're all beautiful ?

To Gray Fullhood (@Gray_hood8171), Thank you for applying. Your application is currently under review. My best regards, Ranger Master Lyhtorien Banebow

Heyo, everyone! If you know of me, you know I've been almost completely inactive for a few months thanks to on-going health issues. Unfortunately, those issues are getting worse. Fortunately, treatments for 2 of them have been invented and passed FDA approval, so my return to the server is inevitable! ? That means Rangers of the Wild, my main character's tree-hugging, undead-slaying, people-protecting guild is NOT going away and is currently accepting members still. I'm still active on Discord nearly every day. Ping me/DM me there if needed/curious about the guild. In the mean time, however, I ask that activity checks on my free-builds and houses be put off until I can actually get on LotC on a regular basis. I know that's a lot to ask, but it's worth a shot to do so. My characters and their respective homes are: * Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow (Free-build RotW headquarters relatively near the Dominion and the Druids) * Kaelunor Ryvuunos (Home in Fenn and free-build just on the edge of the frozen lands) * Tlaloc (Home in Holm) I'd like to thank the leaders of the Snow Elves and Holm for being patient with me. A few have already told me my homes in Fenn and Holm are safe, but I just want to make doubly sure I don't lose all my builds and items while I'm busy... trying to continue existing lol. I know it's been super long in the scheme of how fast time moves ICly in LotC, but there's little I can do. Thank you in advance for reading, your patience, and consideration. Much love, - Nanners (TheBananasaurus)

((A letter would be sent out to all current and hopeful recruits of the Rangers, one by one, city by city and town by town. AFTER READING, please look at the updated By-Laws on the first post! The application form has been changed as well: "birth year" instead of "age," and "character's reason for joining" instead of "reason for joining")) "Hail, Rangers. I hope this letter finds you well and in relatively good sorts. Given the tense nature of Atlas at this moment, I believe it is best to revisit the most important tenet of this guild. Our neutrality. It has become increasingly clear that it is no longer feasible to recuse ourselves utterly from the nations warring with each-other, given that most of you do not reside at our head-quarters, or have family that do not. Thusly, I believe it is best for individuals to be given the choice on whether or not to give up all titles and allegiances upon joining. However, at the very least, they must be left at the door and when aiding those in need. I care not if the person is orc, human, kha, elf, dwarf, or what have you: if they are in need of aid that does not impede our ability to remain neutral, we will help them. As such, you are welcome to defend the homes you live in, but you must NOT participate in ANY aggressions, attacks, or territorial disputes whatsoever. Evidence of Rangers doing so will be swiftly dealt with. My best regards, Ranger Master Lyhtorien Banebow "

@HopeOfFuture @RandomGreens#9875 isn't working, you don't seem to exist on Discord. Add me instead, Bananasaurus#7362. Then once I have you on my friend's list I can invite you.

@HopeOfFuture You need to give me your full Discord name with the numbers in it. Such as mine is Bananasaurus#7362. I can't add you with just the "RandomGreen" part

@MalciasX @Captain_J_Ultra Please respond to the amendments I requested so we can get you squared away! ?

To Horgoth: Unfortunately, you'll need to choose between Ranger Envoy or Ranger Sentinel. Note that Ranger Envoys can still contribute to battle and take on quests by commonfolks to clear out unwanted undead/spider infestations, but are mostly a peaceful rank. Sentinels are almost entirely based on combat, but can also aid in peace-making, recruitment, and other non-combat matters. As a note to future applicants: I will be accepting that Horgoth does not have a Discord because of personal reasons he has discussed with me. This doesn't mean that his exception is now allowed for others unless previously discussed. Other than that, everything looks good! To Malcias: I need your full Discord name, including the numbers. For instance, mine is Bananasaurus#7362. Other than that... "Well met, recruit; welcome into the fold. I am eager to meet face-to-face. Send a bird my way at your earliest convenience." - Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow

To Bea: "Well met, recruit; welcome into the fold. I am eager to meet face-to-face. Send a bird my way at your earliest convenience." - Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow

To Illondr: "Well met, recruit; welcome into the fold. I am eager to meet face-to-face. Send a bird my way at your earliest convenience." - Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow ((OOC: Please give your full Discord name, including the #numbers after your username. For example, mine is Bananasaurus#7362. Without the numbers, we can't find or add you.))

Name of the club: Rangers of the Wild (OOC) What type of club is it? (Public, Private): Private What is the theme of this club? (Politics, group, etc.): OOC topics regarding members of the IC guild, Ranger sof the Wild. Why should this club be created? What is the purpose of this club? Does it add something not already fulfilled by an existing club?: It is needed for us to be able to discuss topics OOCly, and possibly be silly and post memes of our tree-hugging, hippie-dippy ways. Who will moderate this club?: Me, myself, and I. Do you understand that failure to moderate your own club to their respective rules can result in FM interventions?: I do. Are there any exemptions to the rules that you would like, if so why? (N/A if open club or none needed.): Not at this time.

To ElvenHuntress: "Well met, recruit; welcome into the fold. I am eager to meet face-to-face. Send a bird my way at your earliest convenience." - Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow

Thank you for applying, friendo! :) I'm liking what I see so far, but there's a few things you didn't place. Please fill in the missing information, such as an in-chacrracter post, and your Discord name. If you do nt have Discord, please create an account so we can all stay in contact whether or not we can log into Minecraft/LotC.

OoC Information Minecraft Username: TheBananasaurus Discord Username: Bananasaurus#7362 Skype Username: Only given to trusted/well-known people Nickname Preferred: Banana, Nanners, Jesse, Lyth, Lytho, etc. Real-Life Age: 28 Preferred Pronoun(s): He/him or they/them Activity Level: High (multiple times a week, for several hours that day) Main Character or Secondary Character?: Main RP Sample As Applying Persona: Lythorien Banebow chuckled as he sat atop the fence-post, carving a small figureine out of wood with his dagger. "Aye, a dark elf ranger might sound strange to some, but it's always been my dream since I was but a child. Rangers come in all shapes and sizes, friend. Why limit one's dreams and calling in life by the body they were born in?" He waggled his brows and offered the finished carving to the stranger. "Here, a token of the Rangers of the Wild. Consider joining, if it pleases you." IC Information Character’s Full Name: Lythorien Banebow Current and/or Former Titles Held: Ranger-Master Race: Dark elf Sex & Gender: Intersex & male Sub-Race: Posible woof elf heritage Birth Year: 1606 Birthplace: "Where do most dark elves my age come from, friend? You have your answer well enough, then." Notable Connections Within a Nation or Other Organization: None. Desired Rank: N/A Training Known: All ranger disciplines to varying degrees of mastery, along with first aid, basic potion making, wood carving, and mounted combat. Training Desired/Needed: "I always seek to hone my skills with every dawn and dusk that passes. Character's Reason For Wishing to Join the RotW: "It has always been my dream to help the beasts, plants, and people of the world in a peaceful manner, though I know peace is not always possible. Regardless, it is usually the best option sought after first. Our world is here long after we pass. Greed, titles, wars - they are fleeting. With the Rangers, however, we can maintain the balance that was here before us, and will hopefully last long after we pass into memory." "By signing this document, you agree to the by-laws above and any the Ranger-Master and Ranger-Captains deem worthy of adding. You agree to relinquish your former station if it conflicts with Ranger tenets, and swear to uphold to balance of peace and nature in our world." "I, Lythorien Banebow, do solemnly swear to uphold the creed of the Rangers of the Wild as long as I breathe and walk this plane." - Ranger-Master Lythorien Banebow

A conservationist guild of like-minded individuals from all races and walks of life. They take mercenary contracts as well, like some other ranger guilds, but their main goal is to patrol the wilds of Arcas and preserve the balance of nature and peace between the peoples, animals, and plants of the world. Pursuant to their creed, Rangers of the Wild fill many roles. Some, the Ranger-Sentinels, prefer to walk the lonely roads at night, defending travelers from aggressive and over-populated spiders and undead. Some, the Ranger-Wildsmen, prefer to hunt wild game and feral farm animals to maintain and curtail invasive or otherwise detrimental populations. The latter serves as secondary source of food for the Rangers, as well. Some Rangers prefer to avoid conflict as much as possible, either tending to the Rangers’ wounds, crops and/or animals (Ranger-Keepers), or serving as diplomats for the Rangers and/or the individual’s race in locations where tensions are high. These Ranger Envoys are the mediators and welcoming hand of the Rangers, and are certainly not looked down upon for wishing to stay clear of bloodshed. Another non-combatant rank of the Rangers are the Ranger-Scribes, who collect lore, both fact and fiction, from around the land. Any and all subjects are accepted into the library, even those that some might consider… untoward. Finally, any and all fully inducted Rangers may take quests or task, such as clearing out monstrous beasts from a cavern for a treasure hunter (serving as a sort of body-gaurd or guide), exploring unknown areas and creating maps for cartographers unable to traverse the extremes of the land themselves, hunting down bandits that have preyed upon the weak, et cetera, et cetera. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ RANKS Ranger-Master: Lythorien Banebow Ranger-Captains: None Ranger-Sentinels: None Ranger Envoys: None Ranger Scribes: None Ranger Keepers: None Ranger-Wildsmen: None Recruits: Illondr (Ranger-Sentinel-in-Training) Aragwen Arcanscape (Ranger-Wildsman-in-Training) Stevron Gollick (Ranger-Envoy-in-Training) Gray Fullhood (Ranger-Sentinel-in-Training) Daisy Applefoot (Ranger-Wildsman-in-Training) Elawynn Caerme’onn (Ranger-Keeper-in-Training) Former Members: Karren Myrsta (Ranger-Scribe-in-Training) (Deceased) Jarsek Myrsta (Ranger-Sentinel-in-Training) (Deceased) Sarah Boliver (Maiden Name: Thompson) (Ranger-Keeper-in-Training) (Missing/Likely Deceased) Kayen (Ranger-Scribe-in-Training) (Missing) Alsulf Venari (Ranger-Sentinel) (Missing/Likely Deceased) Aladar Viathran (Ranger-Envoy-in-Training) (Left of Their Own Volition) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Rangers of the Wild Creed "I swear to abide by the by-laws of the Rangers of the Wild. I relinquish my former station if it conflicts with Ranger tenets, and swear to uphold to balance of peace and nature in our world." _________________________________________________________________________________________________ OUT of CHARACTER REGULATIONS Don’t be a d**k. No making jokes about sensitive topics, such as suicide, or racial, political, religious, ethnic, and other kinds of slurs (don’t say f***ot or tranny. Just don’t), no accusing someone of being a special snowflake or a cuck. If you don’t like something and have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all. If someone says something you are doing is bothering them (like repeatedly referencing something that triggers panic episodes or flashbacks in said person), and earnestly means it, just drop it. It’s not worth them reporting you to higher-ups and getting booted That’s pretty much it. Just tell us if you’re going away for a while if you can, but activity is not required. Not every character that joins is going to be played every day. We get that. Just give us some common courtesy and don’t dip out of a RP or plot in progress without some warning. These regulations are subject to change, be added to, or removed at any time without warning. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ IN-CHARACTER BY-LAWS: All races, Descendant or no, are welcome in the ranks of the Rangers of the Wild so long as they abide by the tenets set forth here, and do not cause trouble with others of races differing form them. Any Ranger found to be practicing xenophobic activities or using slurs or unequal treatment due to race, gender, social status, sexuality, et cetera, will be subject to a verbal warning, then a monetary fine, then imprisonment, then banishment. Any Ranger caught acting violently to another Ranger or neutral person is subject to imprisonment and/or banishment depending on the severity. Murder will warrant banishment and possible handing over to the authorities of the nation wronged. Relating to By-Law 1, recruits must relinquish their titles and rights held within their native nations if said titles conflict with Ranger custom. All recruits must denounce their allegiances if they conflict with Ranger practices (i.e. Mali’fenn Rangers may not continue to be aligned with the Fenn because this would mean they would be duty-bound to harm other races). Recruits may, however, maintain contact and relationships with members of their former allegiances, as well as protect the cities, towns, and settlements they live in from attackers, so long as said relationships do not conflict with Ranger values in other ways. You must NEVER contribute to attacks, raids, territorial disputes, or any other aggressions associated with a nation or other organization. Such activities invite ire upon the Rangers, and go against our ways. Rangers caught revealing sensitive information or aligning themselves with a specific nation against another nation, are subject to banishment without prior warnings. One must not intentionally harm any animal, plant, or person not actively threatening one’s self, the Rangers, or the balance of nature. Rangers seen breaking this rule are subject to verbal warnings, monetary fines, imprisonment, and banishment, in order of number of offenses. Regardless of intent, all Rangers must train in the basic skills of a Ranger: bowmanship, swordplay, animal behavior studies, flora and fauna studies, and basic diplomacy. Illiterate recruits will be taught to read and write before they are inducted. These by-laws are subject to change, be added to, or have tenets removed without warning, though Rangers and recruits will be notified once they are in place. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ **(To apply, copy and paste-this format into a a reply on this thread. An example of a filled-out application is below the form)** APPLICATION for RANGERS of the WILD OoC Information Minecraft Username: (Required) Discord Username: (Required) Nickname Preferred: (If any. State whether you’d like to be referred to by your character or player name) Real-Life Age: (Required) Preferred Pronoun(s): (He/him, she/her, they/them, etc.) RP Sample As Applying Persona: (Required) IC Information Character’s Full Name: (First name, middle, last name, and, if you wish, maiden name) Current and/or Former Titles Held: (Titles from other factions and nations) Notable Connections Within a Nation or Other Organization: (Including but not limited to: a guard or noble) Race: (Main/most predominant race) Sub-Race: (If your character has any blood from another race. If not applicable, say N/A) Sex & Gender: (if they are the same, simply state one) Birth Year or Current Age: (Please use in-character LoTC year) Desired Rank: (Please only choose one Ranger rank) Training Known: (Any skills, including swordsmanship, archery, writing, tracking game, atc) Training Desired/Needed: (I.e. if your character can’t read or write, someone is obviously helping them do this application or it’s being done in person. They’d ask for help with learning that skill in-character) "By signing this document, you agree to the by-laws above and any the Ranger-Master and Ranger-Captains deem worthy of adding. You agree to relinquish your former station if it conflicts with Ranger tenets, and swear to uphold to balance of peace and nature in our world." (State yes or no in-character, and type their full name without their title)

Lythorien comes across a sheaf of scrolls relating to this order and wonders if it's still active...