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Locksmith Union

2024-12-29T15:35:44Z

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{{PCOrg}}
The stated purpose of '''The Locksmith Union''' is to provide locations where locksmiths can practice their trade for their fellow adventurers.

{| class="wikitable" style=" float:right;text-align: left; font-size: 95%;"
|-
| colspan="2" style="font-size: large; text-align:center;" | '''The Locksmith Union''' [[Image:locksmithavatar.jpg|right|thumb|Locksmith Union Logo designed by Azaal Daak'tor]]
|-
! colspan=2 |Officers
|-
! Leader:
| Darkewolff
|-
! Advisor:
|
|-
! Treasurer:
| Meeanda
|-
! Archivist:
|Pyppa
|}

== City Representatives ==
*Crossing:
*Riverhaven/Rossman's:
*Theren, Lang and it's western territories:
*Qi:
*Shard/Forfedhdar:

==Affirmed Members==

{| role="members" class="wikitable
! Member !! Active
|-
| Caale || Active
|-
|Crobin || Active
|-
| [[Damiza]] || Active
|-
| Darkewolff || Active
|-
| Dartwin || Active
|-
| [[Elizzibiana]] || Active
|-
|Ezathiel (Ezzy) || Active
|-
|Faragin || Active
|-
| Fariden || Active
|-
| [[Fiasko]] || Active
|-
| Jaerk || Active
|-
|Klausette || Active
|-
| [[Kerizon]] || Active
|-
| Liham || Active
|-
|Loeth || Active
|-
| Meeanda || Active
|-
| [[Melindrha]] || Active
|-
|Myrable || Active
|-
| Pyppa || Active
|-
|Riverlynn || Active
|-
|Schimmelpeninck || Active
|-
| Sok || Active
|-
|Sothios || Active
|-
|Tathalus
|Active
|-
|Thanataar || Active
|-
|Xionara || Active
|}

==Retired & Respected Locksmith Union Members==
These Members are seen in all respect and light of the Union as their time with our Community was valued and enjoyed.
;As Listed:

[[Mahone]],
[[Walcar]],
[[Shannodoah]],
[[Dyamond]],
[[Zamn]],
[[Korutu]],
Tyx,
[[Druesyllia]], Ayrell, Aerivyn, Ezerak.

==Union Rules & Government==
* Requirements are 150 ranks in Locksmithing and a confirming vote of a minimum of three yeas. Older bylaws required a 100 ranks or to be guilded circle 10.
* LSU offers a minion-ship for would-be members that do not meet the requirements. They are encouraged to hang around, attending meetings, and attend events.
* Any position can be questioned and a vote can be called for. A tally will be taken and arrangements will be made, to the result.
* Sustaining vote to open the meeting and Sustaining vote to close the meeting.
* This is a Player ran Organization, there in by, laws can be changed and modified.
* Votes are held in a yea or nay, fashion.
* Monthly meetings are held on the '''Third Wednesday''' of every '''month''' at '''9 pm''' eastern time, at the Crossing, Pond.

== History ==

* The Locksmith Union was founded on November 16th, 2001 by [[Kraelyst the Hand]], who remained its leader until Jilette succeeded him on March 1, 2008. The founding was made public through the production of the first ever [[The_Locksmith_Union#Box_Raffle|Box Raffle]] (details below).

* During the summer of 2002 the general public was immersed in a conflict regarding lockpick prices which resulted in blame being misdirected at The Locksmith Union for fixing prices. The confusion arose because one of the Union's few rules was that its ''members'' could not sell lockpicks for less than 4 gold per master or 1 platinum per grandmaster. People hostile to the Union or Thieves or locksmiths in general began intentionally underselling lockpicks by large amounts or giving lockpicks away for free. Many locksmiths (some in the Union and some not) took retribution on people who continued to purposefully undersell lockpicks. The Locksmith Union published a statement that it was not involved with enforcing prices on non-members and did not condone nor condemn the independent acts of its members.

* Lockpick prices have continued to remain stable at approximately 4 gold per master and 1 plat per grandmaster despite the pricing conflict and despite the fact that The Locksmith Union dropped minimum lockpick prices from its member rules in 2005.

* In January 2003 The Locksmith Union became the first non-Official player organization to receive a group badge (a gleaming animite key) and an affiliation post-title "of The Locksmith Union." This was made possible by Product Manager Solomon and Senior GameMaster Jeremael who transferred the badge mechanics over from The Fallen where they were being used for the warring organizations.

* In May 2003 The Locksmith Union was granted its own Simutronics Forums avatar, which was designed by Union member Azaal Daak'tor.

* In January 2004 the first "City Reps" were named. These individuals were to coordinate efforts and act as a leader for members in their region. They included:
** Crossing Rep: Vaetle Loeion
** Riverhaven Rep: Mackes Cultellus
** Langenfirth Rep: Walcar Walcars
** Shard Rep: Silverfly Wasarbus

* In December 2004 Jilette Darkkwidow was selected as the new box raffle chairman to replace [[Kraelyst]] who had done the previous three raffles. Jilette organized the 2006 Box Raffle and the 2007 Box Raffle, which was the first to be held in a wedding area so as to be easily accessible from all major cities.

* On March 1, 2008 Kraelyst announced that Jilette Darkkwidow would succeed him has leader of the Locksmith Union.

* In late 2008 Jilette due to Real Life reasons stopped Playing Dragonrealms, leaving a leadership vacuum in the Union, and due to the Union's rules it cannot induct new members until a new leader is chosen.

* October 2010 The Locksmith Union met with the Orders GM to talk about choosing a new leader. Candidates were asked to email the GM and answer questions, the outcome of which, she would choose a new leader. However, no Leader has been selected as of yet, and the Union still remains in a state of stagnation.

* November 2010 [[Shannodoah]] named new leader of the Union. [[Shannodoah]] would somewhat soon there after step down from leadership of the Locksmith Union. Though he would key as his first new member [[Arandrowse]]. [[Druesyllia]] soon thereafter took over Leadership of the Locksmith Union, including returning the popular Box Raffles! She stepped down from leadership handing the leadership over to [[Arandrowse]] in May 2016.
* December 2016 A vote was called for by [[Nebby]] for the removal of [[Arandrowse]] as leader of the Union. A No-faith in leadership vote was taken and concluded that [[Arandrowse]] was to step down from his role. [[Nideaya]] was voted in as Acting-Leader until an official vote could occur.
* January 2017 Nideaya was voted in a Leader of the Locksmith Union. Akudyn would be voted in as an Officer representing the Islands. Nebby would be voted in next as Officer representing the Zoluren area. Tallen as Event Coordinator. Linue was also voted in as Treasurer. Aedineus would contribute voted in as Scrolls and Records.
* January 2018 Pazohn voted in as Officer representing Shard.
* August 2019 A vote was called for by [[Tathalus]] for the removal of [[Nideaya]] as leader of the Union. A No-Faith vote was taken and it was decided by unanimous vote that [[Nideaya]] (who had been absent from several recent meetings) was to step down. [[Tathalus]] was voted Leader of the Locksmith Union.
* July 2020 For personal reasons, Tathalus chose to step down from leadership at which time Darkewolff was voted in as the new Leader of the Locksmith Union.

== Box raffle ==

The Box Raffle is an event hosted by The Locksmith Union every year or two years. Its purpose is to raise awareness and goodwill for The Locksmith Union. To receive entries into the raffle a person brings boxes to a designated location to be open by members of The Locksmith Union. Each box opened is worth one entry in the raffle up to a maximum number of entries. An additional limited number of entries can be obtained by purchasing master or grandmaster lockpicks from Union members at or above the standard price. The entry phase of the raffle typically lasts for 2 to 3 non-stop days. Hundreds of items and thousands of platinums are given away as prizes.

== Other events ==

The Locksmith Union has organized and participated in many other events including regular group raids on the [[Throne City Museum]], an exploration of the [[Penal Colony]] on [[M'riss]], and the Locksmith Union's anniversary party in 2007. In 2022, the Locksmith Union hosted the first ever Inter-provincial Horse Race, in which participants conducted a sort of scavenger hunt, traveling by horseback to various locations to collect tokens from LSU members, with the first contestant to collect them all and return to the starting point being declared the winner.
{{Cat|Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Service organizations,Active organizations}}[[page type is::organization| ]]

== ''How to Join'' ==
The Locksmith Union is open to anyone of any guild, so long as they meet the minimum requirements as listed under the Union Rules on this page. It is asked that all interested applicants be aware that membership with the Locksmith Union does require a certain level of involvement, including, but not limited to, attending meetings, assisting with Locksmith Union Events, and being available to help other adventurers with opening their boxes (whenever possible). Failure to remain involved and active with Locksmith Union duties can place membership in jeopardy.

'''To apply, interested candidates are asked to fill out the application form listed here which will be submitted to the Locksmith Union officers for review: ''[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo6Zj_hBDPzvBCIeVtfzC2rdBjyZiVAXx9BHtV2hydcfsHLg/viewform Application Form]'''
''

== Inactive Members ==
{| role="members" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! Member !! Status
|-
|Aerivyn || Retired
|-
| Ajathaer || Inactive
|-
| Alesea || Inactive
|-
| Alisyn || Inactive
|-
| Amaci || Inactive
|-
| Annalyse || Inactive
|-
| [[Arandrowse]] || Inactive
|-
| Arcticdark || Inactive
|-
| [[Arianah]] || Inactive
|-
| [[Artdel]] || Inactive
|-
| Aspet || Inactive
|-
| Asterid || Inactive
|-
|Ayrell || Retired
|-
| [[Azillatem]] || Inactive
|-
| Azothy || Inactive
|-
| Baudolino || Inactive
|-
| [[Beauris]] || Inactive
|-
| [[Bedlight]] || Inactive
|-
| Berouz || Inactive
|-
| Caehys || Inactive
|-
| Catelinn || Inactive
|-
| [[Carvalhal]] || Inactive
|-
|Chandeler || Inactive
|-
| Chozen || Inactive
|-
| Cilka || Inactive
|-
| [[Clamil]] || Inactive
|-
| Codiax || Inactive
|-
| [[Craetos]] || Inactive
|-
| [[Cyiarriah]] || Inactive
|-
| [[Danoryiel]] || Inactive
|-
| Darkeskye || Inactive
|-
| [[Deaglan]] || Inactive
|-
| Deassimus || Inactive
|-
| Deeter || Inactive
|-
| Derenth || Inactive
|-
| Deztra || Inactive
|-
| Doarte || Inactive
|-
| [[Drevid]] || Inactive
|-
| Dromma || Retired
|-
| Dronic || Inactive
|-
|Druesyllia || Retired
|-
| Dyler || Inactive
|-
| Eazzy || Inactive
|-
| Ehrendyl || Inactive
|-
| Eldrich || Inactive
|-
| Elizondo || Inactive
|-
| Emou || Inactive
|-
| Enrahn || Inactive
|-
| Enthien || Inactive
|-
| [[Enwah]] || Inactive
|-
| Eonon || Inactive
|-
| [[Erixx]] || Inactive
|-
| Escent || Inactive
|-
| Evermore || Inactive
|-
|Ezerak || Retired
|-
| Faehlan || Inactive
|-
| Firekiller || Inactive
|-
| Fizzicle || Inactive
|-
| Fyrusa || Inactive
|-
| Gamalon || Inactive
|-
| [[Gags]] || Inactive
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| Gandoft || Inactive
|-
| Geriscus || Inactive
|-
| Gidien || Inactive
|-
| Glynnes || Inactive
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| Govahgn || Retired
|-
| Grisela || Inactive
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| Hangren || Inactive
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|Hoger || Inactive
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| Imerald || Inactive
|-
| Ipkin || Inactive
|-
| Ishtok || Inactive
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| Izykial || Inactive
|-
| Jaelles || Inactive
|-
| [[Jalika]] || Inactive
|-
| Jenealle || Inactive
|-
| Jilette || Retired
|-
| Jiol || Inactive
|-
| Jobian || Inactive
|-
| Joehaynus || Inactive
|-
| Joshuan || Inactive
|-
| [[Jostak]] || Inactive
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| Julenne || Inactive
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|Juntei || Inactive
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| [[Kaeta]] || Inactive
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| Kara || Inactive
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| Kartaan || Inactive
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| Kaxis || Inactive
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| Kekahuna || Inactive
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| Kelyan || Inactive
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| Kharansea || Inactive
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| Khhriv || Inactive
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| Khohan || Inactive
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| Kingdok || Inactive
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| Kintryn || Inactive
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| Kionsun || Inactive
|-
| Kirchov || Inactive
|-
| Kkeno || Inactive
|-
| [[Kraelyst]] || Retired
|-
| Kyloin || Inactive
|-
| Lagury || Inactive
|-
| Larhea || Inactive
|-
| Ldeek || Inactive
|-
| Lythalar || Inactive
|-
| Maatrim || Inactive
|-
| Mahe || Inactive
|-
| Mahone || Retired
|-
| Majorly || Inactive
|-
| Malgore || Inactive
|-
| Mallitek || Inactive
|-
| Mattreem || Inactive
|-
| [[Meantermel]] || Inactive
|-
|Melv || Inactive
|-
| Mendicant || Inactive
|-
|Menthu || Inactive
|-
| Miir || Inactive
|-
| Mischeif || Inactive
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|Mobyus || Inactive
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| Mujaki || Inactive
|-
| Myzteke || Inactive
|-
| Naddja || Inactive
|-
| Naomee || Inactive
|-
| Nausikaa || Inactive
|-
| Nebby || Inactive
|-
| [[Nideaya]] || Retired
|-
| Nitali || Inactive
|-
| Nithaven || Inactive
|-
| Nivak || Inactive
|-
| Oberom || Inactive
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| Osires || Inactive
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| Pazohn || Inactive
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| Phabious || Inactive
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| Psyanide || Inactive
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| Plix || Inactive
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| Purruna || Inactive
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| [[Pythea]] || Inactive
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| Regalorn || Inactive
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| Rejind || Inactive
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| Repoh || Inactive
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| Reznov || Inactive
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| Rgamato || Inactive
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| Rickman || Inactive
|-
| [[Rikimari]] || Inactive
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| Ritsum || Inactive
|-
| Roodie || Inactive
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| Rumplefoot || Inactive
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| Ruven || Inactive
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| Saiyana || Inactive
|-
| Sameesh || Inactive
|-
| [[Sandspray]] || Inactive
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| Sanne || Inactive
|-
| Schreck || Inactive
|-
| [[Schvartzgonif]] || Inactive
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| [[Selarr]] || Inactive
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| Serakk || Inactive
|-
| [[Serindifity]] || Inactive
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| [[Shaydee]] || Inactive
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| Shifft || Inactive
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| Silvanus || Inactive
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| Sinestar || Inactive
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| Siobhannic || Inactive
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| [[Sissie]] || Inactive
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| [[Slavis]] || Inactive
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| Slital || Inactive
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| [[Sneak]] || Inactive
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| Sneeky || Inactive
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| Solleks || Inactive
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| Somnas || Inactive
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| Sorcemar || Inactive
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| Spydertrap || Inactive
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| Syrreneo || Inactive
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| Taliath || Inactive
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| Tallen || Inactive
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|Talmoon || Inactive
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| Targon || Inactive
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| Taurture || Inactive
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| Teebone || Inactive
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| Tehryn || Inactive
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| [[Tepht]] || Inactive
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| Teranavi || Inactive
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| Teyl || Inactive
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| Thady || Inactive
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| Thalamarr || Inactive
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| Thallie || Inactive
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| Theale || Inactive
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| Thyon || Inactive
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|Tishra || Inactive
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| [[Tolena]] || Inactive
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| Tonaktie || Inactive
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| Travisius || Inactive
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| Tyrrus || Inactive
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| Ungara || Inactive
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| Vaila || Inactive
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| [[Veela]] || Inactive
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| Vequ || Inactive
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| [[Vylencia]] || Inactive
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| [[Whistling]] || Inactive
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| Wyntia || Inactive
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| Wyspe || Inactive
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| Xinge || Inactive
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| Zhunni || Inactive
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| Zillk || Inactive
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| Zinchaga || Inactive
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| Zyyn || Inactive
|}

Locksmith Union

2024-12-29T04:44:44Z

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2018-02-06T16:22:53Z

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{{PCOrg}}
{{Order
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield
|province=[[Therengia]]
|city=[[Riverhaven]]
|activemembers=6
|website=https://sites.google.com/site/theorderofthedragonshield/home
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]
|official=yes
|council={{Mem|Feizy,Nefarious,Rekon,Sebestyen,Brennarose}}
|members={{Kenamer,Ordovic}}

[[File:DragonShieldArms.png|right]]

==Flyer==

:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~ 
 
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]] 
 
The Order of the Dragon Shield stands for basic understanding that life is diversified and has many faces. Even with such diversity citizens can become united in spirit with a cause that makes the whole much more than who an individual is. If the cause is right, then spirits turn righteous and actions are honorable. 
 
The Order of the Dragon Shield promotes fellowship amongst members and citizens, defends the province of [[Therengia]], teaches [[Therengia]]n lore, aids in assistance of the citizens and preserves the history and lore of Elanthia by searching and collecting all information old and new to share this knowledge. 
 
'''Sponsorship Required''': Yes 
'''Minimum Circle Requirement to Join''': None 
'''Guilds Welcome''': All 
'''Races Welcome''': All 
 
'''Speaker of the Order''': [[Raeyel]] Rincon 
'''Vice Speaker''': [[Mystylaine]] Rincon 
'''Treasurer''': 
'''Council Members''': [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d'Isiljen, [[Sebestyen]] Kuliniac

==Motto==

Many Swords, One Shield

==Mission==

Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Town of Riverhaven during times of Invasion or War.
#Help the general populace of the Realms by teaching, listening, healing, raising, and coming to the defense of those that cry out for our aid.
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Flea Markets, Treasure Hunts, Pirate Hunts, Parties, etc...).
#To preserve the history and lore of Elanthia by searching and collecting all information old and new and to share this knowledge as best we can.

==Charter==

We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose; 
 
In the beginning there was just a dream, a small glint in the eyes of a few. Behind it all was such enthusiasm and determination that a spark was born. From that spark a fire was lit, and from that fire a forge was built. From our forge a shield was struck. With this shield Elanthia we'll defend. 
 
To all those who wish to be heard and seen as an equal, to all those who seek to be part of principal better than themselves as an individual, to all those who seek to bring honor to their guild, and to all those who seek not the privilege of power but the providence of truth, here is your home! 
 
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, "The Order of the Dragon Shield." Our group stands for a basic understanding that life is diversified and has many faces. Even with such diversity we can become united in spirit with a cause that makes us much more than who we are as an individual. If our cause be right, then our spirits turn righteous and our actions honorable. 
 
This is what we seek as a unified body of spirits who have amiable hearts. We are determined to rise up and ennoble those that are humble, empower those who are powerless, and defend the defenseless. With earnest prayer we seek the power to change ourselves to better beings. Should we, by grace, receive such power, we ask for the wisdom in application to further greater good of the Order. Always we are willing to sacrifice ourselves for the whole, and the whole is willing to sacrifice itself for the greater good of Elanthia.

==History==

In the beginning, there was only one. A [[Paladin]], a known and respected warrior of virtue, gathered unto himself nine of his closest friends and allies. He spoke to them a dream he held close to his heart. A dream of a organized group of close friends, adventurers, sages and poets who would come together to protect their homes and friends, lend aid to harried souls who toil across the Realms, and protect the weak and impoverished. The nine were inspired by the paladin's words and they swore an oath to make his dream a reality. Truth be told, none of them knew what they had gotten themselves into. 
 
Late at night, the first ten gathered around a small fire in a cozy cabin near the city of [[Therenborough]]. Many such nights would follow as the foundations were laid for what would become The Order of the Dragon Shield. [[Naveraun]], the first paladin, worked many hours with quill and ink and parchment laying to written word the dream he held. His close friend, [[Devihn]], noble paladin of the Realms, spent much time working hand in hand with Naveraun. Carefully, so that Naveraun's intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter. 
 
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. "Many Swords, One Shield." A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests. 
 
The S'Kra healer [[Lys]] and her husband [[Naul]] the [[Warrior Mage]] spent many late nights working with the suggestions of others to produce the Laws which bind all of the Shield. They used the guidelines set down by the Great Mages, but nothing became Law until all had agreed upon the fairness of the Law. 
 
[[Vazar]] the Paladin was the first to use the name Order of the Dragon Shield, a name he received from a vision of a lone warrior defending a small child from the World Dragon with nothing more than a battered shield. 
 
[[Deathpick]] the [[Thief]], [[Jackaltooth]] the [[Cleric]] and [[Niktoahl]] the Ranger came together to help protect the members of our Order in its early days when there were those that wished that it would not come to be. Even though not yet a formal Order of the Realms, they roamed far and wide upholding the beliefs of our Order. They voiced their opinions in the meetings that were held, making certain that the Laws and Charter were written fairly for all and that not one voice went unheard. 
 
The last of the ten, but certainly not the least, was [[Razzer]] the [[Bard]], whose words and deeds and expensive bar tabs spread the word to others who wished to be part of the dream of equality, freedom for all and protection for those unable to defend themselves. Razzer brought to our small cabin recruits both young and old, adding more voices to the chorus. 
 
It was not easy, in those early days. No one ever said the path we chose to take would be easy, and for good reason. If they had, we would have strung him up to dance a jig from the leafless tree. Setbacks were more common than progress. The Great Mage [[Naiph]] worked with us, but she was a grueling taskmaster. Rumors of scandals were spread, lives were threatened, hearts were broken and tears shed both in sorrow and joy. But strong wills persevered and the first ten became fifteen, then twenty and still more flocked to the banner which waved solemnly above a small house outside the city of Therenborough. 
 
When the newly forged Order was ready, Naveraun stood proudly before the forty strong swords that numbered our strength and the Shield was born. We had become an official Order, but the adventure had only just begun. As long as there are those who share the dream, there will always be a place for them to come together and comrades in arms to hold palaver with. 
 
Many Swords, One Shield 
 
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder

{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}

Order of the Dragon Shield

2018-02-02T10:46:34Z

BNEUMANN1:

{{PCOrg}}
{{Order
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield
|province=[[Therengia]]
|city=[[Riverhaven]]
|activemembers=0
|website=https://sites.google.com/site/theorderofthedragonshield/home
|speaker= [[Raeyel]]
|vicespeaker= [[Mystylaine]]
|treasurer=
|official=yes
|council={{Mem|}}[[Rekon]],[[Feizy]],[[Sebestyen]],[[Nefarious]]
|members={{Mem|}}
}}

[[File:DragonShieldArms.png|right]]

==Flyer==

:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~ 
 
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]] 
 
The Order of the Dragon Shield stands for basic understanding that life is diversified and has many faces. Even with such diversity citizens can become united in spirit with a cause that makes the whole much more than who an individual is. If the cause is right, then spirits turn righteous and actions are honorable. 
 
The Order of the Dragon Shield promotes fellowship amongst members and citizens, defends the province of [[Therengia]], teaches [[Therengia]]n lore, aids in assistance of the citizens and preserves the history and lore of Elanthia by searching and collecting all information old and new to share this knowledge. 
 
'''Sponsorship Required''': Yes 
'''Minimum Circle Requirement to Join''': None 
'''Guilds Welcome''': All 
'''Races Welcome''': All 
 
'''Speaker of the Order''': 
'''Vice Speaker''': 
'''Treasurer''': 
'''Council Members''':

==Motto==

Many Swords, One Shield

==Mission==

Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Town of Riverhaven during times of Invasion or War.
#Help the general populace of the Realms by teaching, listening, healing, raising, and coming to the defense of those that cry out for our aid.
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Flea Markets, Treasure Hunts, Pirate Hunts, Parties, etc...).
#To preserve the history and lore of Elanthia by searching and collecting all information old and new and to share this knowledge as best we can.

==Charter==

We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose; 
 
In the beginning there was just a dream, a small glint in the eyes of a few. Behind it all was such enthusiasm and determination that a spark was born. From that spark a fire was lit, and from that fire a forge was built. From our forge a shield was struck. With this shield Elanthia we'll defend. 
 
To all those who wish to be heard and seen as an equal, to all those who seek to be part of principal better than themselves as an individual, to all those who seek to bring honor to their guild, and to all those who seek not the privilege of power but the providence of truth, here is your home! 
 
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, "The Order of the Dragon Shield." Our group stands for a basic understanding that life is diversified and has many faces. Even with such diversity we can become united in spirit with a cause that makes us much more than who we are as an individual. If our cause be right, then our spirits turn righteous and our actions honorable. 
 
This is what we seek as a unified body of spirits who have amiable hearts. We are determined to rise up and ennoble those that are humble, empower those who are powerless, and defend the defenseless. With earnest prayer we seek the power to change ourselves to better beings. Should we, by grace, receive such power, we ask for the wisdom in application to further greater good of the Order. Always we are willing to sacrifice ourselves for the whole, and the whole is willing to sacrifice itself for the greater good of Elanthia.

==History==

In the beginning, there was only one. A [[Paladin]], a known and respected warrior of virtue, gathered unto himself nine of his closest friends and allies. He spoke to them a dream he held close to his heart. A dream of a organized group of close friends, adventurers, sages and poets who would come together to protect their homes and friends, lend aid to harried souls who toil across the Realms, and protect the weak and impoverished. The nine were inspired by the paladin's words and they swore an oath to make his dream a reality. Truth be told, none of them knew what they had gotten themselves into. 
 
Late at night, the first ten gathered around a small fire in a cozy cabin near the city of [[Therenborough]]. Many such nights would follow as the foundations were laid for what would become The Order of the Dragon Shield. [[Naveraun]], the first paladin, worked many hours with quill and ink and parchment laying to written word the dream he held. His close friend, [[Devihn]], noble paladin of the Realms, spent much time working hand in hand with Naveraun. Carefully, so that Naveraun's intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter. 
 
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. "Many Swords, One Shield." A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests. 
 
The S'Kra healer [[Lys]] and her husband [[Naul]] the [[Warrior Mage]] spent many late nights working with the suggestions of others to produce the Laws which bind all of the Shield. They used the guidelines set down by the Great Mages, but nothing became Law until all had agreed upon the fairness of the Law. 
 
[[Vazar]] the Paladin was the first to use the name Order of the Dragon Shield, a name he received from a vision of a lone warrior defending a small child from the World Dragon with nothing more than a battered shield. 
 
[[Deathpick]] the [[Thief]], [[Jackaltooth]] the [[Cleric]] and [[Niktoahl]] the Ranger came together to help protect the members of our Order in its early days when there were those that wished that it would not come to be. Even though not yet a formal Order of the Realms, they roamed far and wide upholding the beliefs of our Order. They voiced their opinions in the meetings that were held, making certain that the Laws and Charter were written fairly for all and that not one voice went unheard. 
 
The last of the ten, but certainly not the least, was [[Razzer]] the [[Bard]], whose words and deeds and expensive bar tabs spread the word to others who wished to be part of the dream of equality, freedom for all and protection for those unable to defend themselves. Razzer brought to our small cabin recruits both young and old, adding more voices to the chorus. 
 
It was not easy, in those early days. No one ever said the path we chose to take would be easy, and for good reason. If they had, we would have strung him up to dance a jig from the leafless tree. Setbacks were more common than progress. The Great Mage [[Naiph]] worked with us, but she was a grueling taskmaster. Rumors of scandals were spread, lives were threatened, hearts were broken and tears shed both in sorrow and joy. But strong wills persevered and the first ten became fifteen, then twenty and still more flocked to the banner which waved solemnly above a small house outside the city of Therenborough. 
 
When the newly forged Order was ready, Naveraun stood proudly before the forty strong swords that numbered our strength and the Shield was born. We had become an official Order, but the adventure had only just begun. As long as there are those who share the dream, there will always be a place for them to come together and comrades in arms to hold palaver with. 
 
Many Swords, One Shield 
 
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder

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