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-= Order of the Ogradyrs =- [!] A stone tablet engraved with the names of various Sholars, Remembrancers and Golemancers. “By the mysteries of the Ancestors are they given form and strength. By the molten fires and pounding pistons of the forge are they armed and armored. By Yemekar and Ogradhad are they given wisdom and purpose. And by the searing wrath of the Hearth are they filled with the fury to overcome any foe.” - Ogradyr saying regarding creation of a Golem. Order of the Ogradyrs or Golemancers is a group dedicated towards the perfection of Golems that are deemed ‘stone-kin’ within the Kindreds society. With the Patron god being Ogradhad, that stands as a symbol for knowledge, learning and accumulation of wisdom. It is an Ogradyr’s duty to engage in scholarly activities, including the study of Dwarven history and texts, philosophy, and arcane arts. They believe that through pursuit of knowledge, one can gain perfection when they craft a Golem. The role of an Ogradyr within Kindreds society is that of a Quest towards Enlightenment, Followers may embark on journeys to uncover ancient secrets, decipher ancient texts, or discover lost knowledge. The end goal is to perfect their craftsmanship, which in dwarven society is highly valued. -= Duty =- [!] an Ogradyr taking time studying within the Great Library. Within the Order of the Ogradyr one may find an abundance of self-fulfilling duties, such as contributing to the Great Library which is the Temple of the Ogradyrs. As well as forging of golem cores and mastering the art of masonry. When alone, it is well advised to indulge within the obtained books of the Great Library, for they are a great aid in perfecting your skills. For the more adventurous, one may pursue the path of an archeologist within the order with the purpose to uncover lost dwarven records, relics and ruins. -= Temples and Shrines =- The temple of the Ogradyrs consist of a library dedicated towards Ogradhad, but also a Golem workshop where they practice their art. While shrines do not learn or improve your skill, they are deemed a ceremonial when a follower is ready to become an oathed Ogradyr. Within the temple, most knowledge is stored within an Ancestor Core, which absorbs and stores the most important knowledge of the Dwarven Race. -= Hierarchy =- Lord Ogradyr: selected from the handful of elders within the dwarven society with the function of educating, organizing and to lead the Order of the Ogradyr into contributing towards the Kindreds' society in pursuit of perfection. Ogradyr: initiated Golemancer who took an oath before the patron god Ogradhad, with in mind to pursuit the knowledge they seek to reach enlightenment. They form the foundation of the Order. Are you a dwarf who craves knowledge, adventure, or wish to delve deeper into mastering Golemancy, shoot a bird towards Gotrek Union and start your apprenticeship today! (send a DM to the following discords: _d3f4lt_0, .chumchum)

The Order of Remembrance Not long after the foundation of The Grand Kingdom of Urguan those centuries ago, the scholars of the Ancient Dwarven world unified under the banner of remembrance, dedicating their lives to the protection and preservation of knowledge. While being composed almost exclusively of Dwarves, the newly appointed Remembrancers vowed to perform their duties independent of the Grand Kingdom to ensure their safeguarded information would remain unbiased and properly used. Those ideals early Remembrancers held so dearly continue to reign over their modern counterparts, with current members continuing to protect and preserve independently of the Grand Kingdom’s watchful eye. Upon Urguan’s collapse following The War of the Beards, The Remembrance Guild fell into ruin, with the remaining leadership fleeing with their collection of knowledge. Laying dormant for years to follow, it wasn’t until the Republic of Holm that the hidden Remembrancers reappeared. Despite Holm being founded by the Irongut Clan, the Republic itself was home to individuals of all races, causing the once exclusively Dwarven guild to open its ranks to all citizens of Holm. Having worked alongside the likes of Elves and Humans, the refounded guild realized that their mission was not one envisioned solely by the Dwarves, yet one held by scholars throughout the realm. Through the combined accomplishments of the reformed Remembrancers, the guild had managed to realize the benefits of working with those outside of their native people. Despite their differences, the common ideals of Remembrance united them. This period of diversity was short lived, as the return of Urguan recalled the guild to their ancestral home. Now being back deep within the mountains, many members returned to their racial hubs, feeling almost out of place in a completely Dwarven community. Having realized their past accomplishments all those years ago in Holm, the Remembrancers of Almaris have realized their need to expand their horizons once more. Now, with the construction of a Grand Library outside of mountain city, the renewed Order of Remembrance calls upon scholars of all religions, races, and creeds to join them in protecting and preserving knowledge whilst sharing it safely with the world. United, the scholars of the realm can work together to embetter the world, document its history, and safeguard it for generations to come. Principles Neutrality & Impartiality The Order of Remembrance has always held its neutrality in high regard. It’s importance dates back millennia ago, during the first wars that separated the world due to man-made borders. While these actions were necessary, it halted and fractured the continuation of shared knowledge, a primary goal, of all Remembrancers. For this reason, all of the guilds members share a collective philosophy and understanding of neutrality, seeking the middle ground which allows them to see both sides and all ends. Remembrancers root themselves in understanding the world in its natural state, not through one single lens. Taking in multiple perspectives also means a disconnection from the greater world of politics, not letting their own emotions sway their judgement. This philosophy is complex and is one of the very first lessons scribes are taught when they enter the order. Preservation & Protection The preservation and protection of knowledge is one of the primary duties of the Remembrancers. Through research, experience, and theory, Remembrancers hope to guide the public in any form of academic pursuit whether trivial or important. However, whilst knowledge is power, there are those who would see the world plunged into ignorance and strife, and that is where the Remembrancers are tasked with protecting and preserving all forms of documentation and knowledge. By the combined efforts of mages, engineers, warriors and so on, the Remembrancers have kept and reserved a plethora of knowledge, forgotten and timeless. This collection of knowledge is the beating heart of the order itself, and for this reason and those mentioned above, are they guarded closely. Availability & Convenience The Order is located close to the eastern portal, nestled on the great road leading to the eastern Almarian nations. This allows those with access to soulstones (or legs) the ability to come to the Order in the (aptly named) Library of Remembrance. This location is the center of all it’s influence and trade, guiding it’s projects, hosting important events, and it’s large collection placed on display for public use. Besides the library, one can often find a member of the order in various scholarly locations or nations around the world. Services Academia Whilst sharing knowledge could simply be accomplished through the availability of the Order’s book collection, members have taken it upon themselves to ensure that descendants are capable of understanding and practicing knowledge of various forms. Classes, ranging from smithing to political history, are to be offered to any who wish to learn of the subjects. Taught by an individual with a mastery in the specified subject, any future pupils can expect all information to be both true, and applicable in the outside world. Book Exchange & Purchases With the Order’s collection of books intended to supply the descendants with a broad variety of knowledge, the Remembrancers do allow individuals outside of the order to either exchange books, or purchase a copy of their desired tome. Although allowed, individuals must be aware that not all books will be available for these services, and that the Remembrancers can use their discretion to halt an exchange at any point in time. Neutral Grounds The grounds occupied and controlled by the Order of Remembrance are expected to be considered neutral, regardless of the nation said lands are situated in. Rival parties, even in times of war, are asked to treat these sanctuaries of knowledge similar to an institution of their religion - a place of respect which is to be kept clean of bloodshed. Despite this, individuals attempting to escape prosecution for acts of banditry or overall villainy by hiding within our walls will not be protected, and will be considered an exception to neutrality. Individuals seen laying in wait outside of our walls to attack passersbys shall also consider themselves an exception, and shall furthermore be banned from our halls and their surrounding area. Scholastic Partnership Through the belief that knowledge should be shared rather than hoarded, the Order of Remembrance extends an invitation to all scholastic groups throughout Almaris to establish lines of communication and potential future partnerships. Creating established lines between scholastic groups stands to benefit all groups and nations involved, as expanding your wealth of knowledge also expands what your institution’s visitors may learn. Order The Order is composed of many great men and women from different walks of life, ranging from rangers, warriors, alchemists and mages. Due to the complexity of knowledge and the abundance of scholars, the Masters created a system of positions. Positions The High Remembrancer This position is held by the leader of the Order, a capable and learned person who oversees the council and governs the direction of the Order itself. They are often responsible for the well being of the Order’s resources, members, various projects and connections held throughout the realm. The Master Remembrancer This position is held by the foremost experts and senior members of the guild, having served dutifully during their time as Remembrancers. They are tasked with heading the various research projects, overseeing the final trials of Scribes and are given a seat at the Summit. They have the ability to head massive projects, handle Order politics and daily affairs, and assist the High Remembrancer in various choices that direct the course of the guild. The Elder Remembrancer Whilst also senior members like their fellow constituents (the Masters), Elders are those who have spent a long time within the order but have no interest nor ability to be atop the council. They are still very accomplished in their works, and are expected to be an example for fellow Remembrancers. The Remembrancer This position is held by the majority of ordermen, being the most common rank within the order. Remembrancers are members who have completed their trials as scribe and have now been fully accepted into their ranks. The Scribe The position of Scribe is held by those newly recruited to the guild who have yet to pass their Remembrancer trials. These individuals are typically taken under the wing of a senior guild member to be taught the ways of the Remembrancers. Once their trials are complete, the High and Master Remembrancers hold the decision on if to fully induct the scribe into the guild. Specializations As a symbol of rank, a newly initiated Remembrancer will be given a Gem tome. These books are the personal journals and badge of office of each Remembrancer within the order. Atop the hardened cover of said book are freshly cut and finely polished gems, that are embedded into the casing. The color of the gems represent a specific field of study, with mastery of the field earning the Remembrancer the gem of that subject. There is no limit to how many gems can be placed atop the tome, however, all remembrancers must pass a specific test designed by an expert in order to officially demonstrate their mastery. Gem tomes are a closely guarded tradition amongst the order, each tome containing within, the knowledge and skill of said Remembrancer. When a Remembrancer goes missing or passes on, the book is then collected and placed under the Restricted Section until the time comes where it’s secrets are needed. Listed below are the studies each gemstone represents: Magic = Blue Sapphire Medicine/Herbs = Green Emerald Racial/Politics = Purple Amethyst Writing/Lorekeeping: Aquamarine Tech/Engineering = Tourmaline Craftsmanship = Citrine Exploration/Excavation = Beryl Song/Poetry = Red Garnet Religion/Spirituality = Ammolite Language = Sunstone The Medallion of Remembrance The Medallion of Remembrance is a craft each Remembrancer is required to have on their person during any and all guild business. This medallion can be used to identify Remembrancers when on international business, and spot those attempting to fraudulently use the neutral title to gain access to restricted nations. A replica of a medallion shall be given to all partnered libraries and their host nations to check the authenticity of all medallions seen in the future. Locations The Library of Remembrance The Library of Remembrance is the primary library of the Order of Remembrance. This library can be reached by taking the road to Urguan from the East Port. When walking the road, the library will be on the left side on top of a hill, only a hundred or so meters away. In the library, one can find: The Summit Chamber The Summit is a secluded chamber in the Library of Remembrance, it is here where the High Remembrancer and the Masters meet and give council to discuss the future of the order. The General Library The General library is the section of the library that is open and available for the public. Here resides studying areas, trivial relics, a lecture hall and the main collection of the books. The Relic hall The Relic hall is a place of reverence and importance to the order, with many of the order's most prized relics and artifacts being showcased under watchful display for others to see and study. The Restricted Section The Restricted Section is home to the various books, items and otherwise, that are deemed too dangerous to be studied by the Summit. Only the most highly ranked and trusted officials of the Order are given access to this section and are only used as both a safeguard and a safe reservoir of darker mysteries to be learned. The Observatory The Observatory, located at the top of the library, is a space used to study space and the stars of the night sky. Stocked with the best equipment known to man, this space would be open to all who wish to study what lays beyond the known realms. Recruitment The order recruits from all walks of life, allowing any and all races the chance to become a part of their ranks. Whilst any are allowed to join, not all, are so willing or capable of carrying the duty of being a Remembrancer. For this reason, the Remembrancers created the trials, a collection of assessments designed to test the mind, will, and body, thoroughly. These trials consist of a multitude of general requirements of a scribe, including practical skills such as Book keeping and writing, and more philosophical questions. The last trial remains a secret, information purposely kept hidden for the final true test of the scribe. Only those of higher rank in the order are given permission to both know and oversee this trial. To join, one must find an existing member, or send a bird specifically to the High Remembrancer Azkel Frostbeard ((Treatycole)) or Master Remembrancer Kazrin Starbreaker ((DrHope)). The Remembrancers can typically be found at the Library of Remembrance, or at any other official guild buildings. ((The Library of Remembrance shall be open in the next 2 weeks, just having to secure a lot of copies so the bookshelf glitch doesnt eat our only copies of books))