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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=38|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Hitchock,Mevilan,Phoul,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon,Tyx}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Aei,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Crayzeke,Dantia,Digmo,Eriin,Erixx,Etal,Gigondas,Kalinandra,Martel,Neeno,Nithhogr,Ordovic,Pengwin,Penrhyn,Solitudines,Soryan,Taehara,Taishi,Tankata,Tybress,Versahja,Vleri,Vune,Zessian}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Hitchock]], [[Mevilan]], [[Phoul]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rheela]], [[Rzin]],[[Tyx]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker&#039;s Aide&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Taehara]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Ambassador&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Pengwin]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Mystylaine is the Speaker and the Vice is Kenamer, Rekon is still Head Council and Defense Advisor.  Taehara is Aide to the Speaker and the Order Ambassador is Pengwin.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=37|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Hitchock,Mevilan,Phoul,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon,Tyx}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Aei,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Crayzeke,Dantia,Digmo,Eriin,Erixx,Etal,Gigondas,Kalinandra,Martel,Neeno,Nithhogr,Ordovic,Pengwin,Penrhyn, ,Taehara,Taishi,Tankata,Tybress,Tyx,Versahja,Vleri,Vune,Zessian}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Hitchock]], [[Mevilan]], [[Phoul]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rheela]], [[Rzin]],[[Tyx]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker&#039;s Aide&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Taehara]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Ambassador&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Pengwin]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Mystylaine is the Speaker and the Vice is Kenamer, Rekon is still Head Council and Defense Advisor.  Taehara is Aide to the Speaker and the Order Ambassador is Pengwin.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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		<updated>2019-10-20T19:49:28Z</updated>

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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=35|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Hitchock,Mevilan,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon,Tyx}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Aei,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Crayzeke,Digmo,Eriin,Erixx,Etal,Gigondas,Kalinandra,Martel,Neeno,Nithhogr,Ordovic,Pengwin,Penrhyn, ,Phoul,Taehara,Taishi,Tybress,Tyx,Versahja,Vleri,Vune,Zessian}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Hitchock]], [[Mevilan]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rheela]], [[Rzin]],[[Tyx]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker&#039;s Aide&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Taehara]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Ambassador&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Pengwin]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
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Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
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==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
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Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Mystylaine is the Speaker and the Vice is Kenamer, Rekon is still Head Council and Defense Advisor.  Taehara is Aide to the Speaker and the Order Ambassador is Pengwin.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=35|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Hitchock,Mevilan,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon,Tyx}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Aei,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Crayzeke,Digmo,Eriin,Erixx,Etal,Gigondas,Kalinandra,Martel,Neeno,Nithhogr,Ordovic,Pengwin,Penrhyn, ,Phoul,Taehara,Taishi,Tybress,Tyx,Versahja,Vleri,Vune,Zessian}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Hitchock]], [[Mevilan]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rheela]], [[Rzin]],[[Tyx]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker&#039;s Aide&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Taehara]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Ambassador&#039;&#039;&#039;: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
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Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
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We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
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With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
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We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
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History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=35|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Feizy,Hitchock,Mevilan,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Aei,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Crayzeke,Digmo,Eriin,Erixx,Etal,Gigondas,Kalinandra,Martel,Neeno,Nithhogr,Ordovic,Pengwin,Penrhyn, ,Phoul,Taehara,Taishi,Tybress,Tyx,Versahja,Vleri,Vune,Zessian}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;: &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Feizy|Feizy d&#039;Isiljen]], [[Hitchock]], [[Mevilan]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rheela]], [[Rzin]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
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Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
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With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=508440</id>
		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=508440"/>
		<updated>2019-10-07T14:45:56Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=35|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Feizy,Hitchock,Mevilan,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Aei,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Crayzeke,Digmo,Eriin,Erixx,Etal,Gigondas,Kalinandra,Martel,Neeno,Nithhogr,Ordovic,Pengwin,Penrhyn, ,Phoul,Taehara,Taishi,Tybress,Tyx,Versahja,Vleri,Vune,Zessian}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Feizy|Feizy d&#039;Isiljen]], [[Hitchock]], [[Mevilan]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rheela]], [[Rzin]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=508439"/>
		<updated>2019-10-07T14:43:28Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=35|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Feizy,Hitchock,Mevilan,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Aei,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Crayzeke,Digmo,Eriin,Erixx,Etal,Gigondas,Kalinandra,Martel,Neeno,Nithhogr,Ordovic,Pengwin,Phoul,Taehara,Taishi,Tybress,Tyx,Versahja,Vleri,Vune,Zessian}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:[[Penrhyn]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Feizy|Feizy d&#039;Isiljen]], [[Hitchock]], [[Mevilan]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rheela]], [[Rzin]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
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Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=35|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Feizy,Hitchock,Mevilan,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Aei,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Crayzeke,Digmo,Eriin,Erixx,Etal,Gigondas,Kalinandra,Martel,Neeno,Nithhogr,Ordovic,Pengwin,Phoul,Taehara,Taishi,Tybress,Tyx,Versahja,Vleri,Vune,Zessian}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:[[Penrhyn]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Feizy|Feizy d&#039;Isiljen]], [[Hitchock]], [[Mevilan]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rheela]], [[Rzin]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
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History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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		<updated>2019-04-28T06:14:53Z</updated>

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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=33|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Penrhyn]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Feizy,Hitchock,Mevilan,Nithhogr,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Akexon,Alyester,Annandale,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Digmo,Eriin, Erixx,Etal,Martel,Neeno,Taishi,Tybress,Tyx,Vune,Versahja,Xeffrin}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Kenamer Maylan]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:[[Penrhyn]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Feizy|Feizy d&#039;Isiljen]], [[Hitchock]],[[Mevilan]], [[Nithhogr|Nithhogr Synok]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rzin]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=33|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Kenamer]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Penrhyn]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Feizy,Hitchock,Mevilan,Nithhogr,Rekon,Rheela,Rzin,Thyon}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Akexon,Alyester,Annandale,Blaayd,Camalita,Chrysagon,Digmo,Eriin, Erixx,Etal,Martel,Neeno,Taishi,Tybress,Tyx,Vune,Versahja,Xeffrin}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine|Mystylaine Rincon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Alymast|Alymast Dejacque]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:[[Rheela]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Feizy|Feizy d&#039;Isiljen]], [[Hitchock]], [[Kenamer|Kenamer Maylan]], [[Mevilan]], [[Nithhogr|Nithhogr Synok]], [[Noopin]], [[Rekon|Rekon Rincon]], [[Rzin]], [[Thyon]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=49|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Alymast]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Kenamer, Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar, Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Akexon,Blaayd,Camalita,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas,Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Tyx,Vune,Vykanthiss,Xeffrin,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Alymast]] Dejacque &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Kenamer]] Maylan, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
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Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=48|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Alymast]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Kenamer, Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar, Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Akexon,Blaayd,Camalita,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas, Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Tyx,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Alymast]] Dejacque &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Kenamer]] Maylan, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
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History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=47&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Alymast]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Kenamer, Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar, Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Akexon,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas, Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Tyx,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Alymast]] Dejacque &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Kenamer]] Malan, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership has changed, Raeyel has since turned over the reigns to his aunt, Mystylaine and the new Vice is Alymast, who has proven his abilities during the Orders growth.  We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=489618</id>
		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=489618"/>
		<updated>2018-07-27T16:37:22Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=47&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Alymast]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Kenamer, Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar, Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Akexon,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas, Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Tyx,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Alymast]] Dejacque &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Kenamer]] Malan, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=489617</id>
		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=489617"/>
		<updated>2018-07-27T16:31:04Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=47&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Alymast]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Kenamer, Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar, Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Akexon,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas, Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Tyx,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=48&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar, Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Airaman,Akexon,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas, Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=488820</id>
		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=488820"/>
		<updated>2018-07-03T00:03:04Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=49&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar, Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Airaman,Akexon,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas, Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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		<updated>2018-07-03T00:02:35Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=47&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar, Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Airaman,Akexon,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas, Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=47&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Airaman,Akexon,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas, Ordovic ,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order    &lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=49&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}} &lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Airaman,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
 }} &lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                              &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
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History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=49&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Airaman,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Martel,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vune,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=488143</id>
		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=488143"/>
		<updated>2018-06-08T13:50:10Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=47&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Airaman,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Dresna,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Shraith,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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		<updated>2018-06-01T16:16:18Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=45&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Airaman,Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]] ,[[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger province.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the province it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=44&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]] ,[[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=487678</id>
		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=487678"/>
		<updated>2018-05-22T23:25:55Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=41&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Noopin,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Raikage,Rohlo,Rzin,Shiriann,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]] ,[[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=487638"/>
		<updated>2018-05-19T12:50:13Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=41&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Rohlo,Shiriann,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]] ,[[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=41&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Rohlo,Sebestyen,Shiriann,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]] ,[[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
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Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly things happened and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived. For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  The NEW ODS is focused on family, friendship and service to Theren and the Baron. The order has a very social focus now, and welcomes others into the &#039;family&#039;  that seek a place to belong.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, but it would definitely be worth it.  Raeyel spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield, and is the Head Councilman.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan running the Strike Force under his supervision.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer is responsible for the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers. Councilman Alymast provides assistance to both the Speaker and Vice Speaker as well as the Head Councilman and accumulates and organizes reports that need turned in, as well as other duties as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is not militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren is the direction of the Order.  The New ODS has completely re-branded as well and the Order now has an actual web presence obtainable by the link above. Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine. Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance as well as the occasional joint event with them.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Dainera&amp;diff=487583</id>
		<title>Dainera</title>
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|status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|race=Elf&lt;br /&gt;
|gender=Female&lt;br /&gt;
|guild=Ranger&lt;br /&gt;
|instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|relat=Raeyel, Shiriann, Erixx, Rekon, Mystylaine, Dryzt&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:dainera1.jpg|300px|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
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You see Wildling Dainera Buksa-haz, an Elven Ranger.&lt;br /&gt;
Dainera has pouting lips, slightly pointed ears, lusciously long lashes framing come-hither crystal blue eyes and dimples.  Her russet-streaked luminous blonde hair is very long and wavy, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style.  She has some whimsical will o&#039;wisps accenting warm caramel-hued skin and a curvaceous figure.&lt;br /&gt;
She is slightly under average height for an Elf.&lt;br /&gt;
She appears to be young.&lt;br /&gt;
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A petite flower spider shaded in pastel hues floats lazily around her neck, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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She is wearing an azurelle forester&#039;s longbow with laminated limbs, a polished steel parry stick, a golden cambrinth bracer engraved with a feathered pattern, a silver kyanite gwethdesuan, a thin gold eyebrow ring with a tiny dangling arrowhead, some gold hoop earrings gilded with copperleaf, a forest green brocade corset accented with silver and gold leaves, a dark green bodice embroidered along the edges with silver ivy leaves, a leaf-green spidersilk haversack clasped with a silver oak leaf,a delicate bracelet formed of gold-dipped rosemary leaves, a sanowret crystal, some brass knuckles, a platinum wedding ring with a moon pearl nestled in a spray of diamonds and sapphires, a snug knee-length leather skirt slit up the side, a sanguine-hued gutting knife with a punka-wrapped handle, a brown leather thigh quiver fringed with white owl feathers, a gold anklet and some high-heeled slouched leather boots.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Raendae.jpg|300px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
You and Raeyel affirmed your vows before the gods in the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Amber Phoenix, 423.  Sadly the relationship, like so many others in the Realm was not fated to last and the bond was dissolved 3 years after it was made.  &lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Mystylaine</title>
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		<updated>2018-05-16T13:03:15Z</updated>

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|name=Mystylaine Rincon&lt;br /&gt;
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|race=Elf&lt;br /&gt;
|gender=Female&lt;br /&gt;
|guild=Empath&lt;br /&gt;
|instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|relat=Rekon,Shiriann,Erixx,Dainera,Raeyel&lt;br /&gt;
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Mysty has a heart-shaped face with pouting lips, pointed ears and silver-flecked violet eyes.  Lavender-streaked blue-black hair that is long and wavy, and is worn in a simple, loose style.  She has smooth skin and a lithe figure.  She is an adult.&lt;br /&gt;
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She has a tattoo of elegant, sweeping linework done in black ink that covers her lower back, narrowing to points as it spans from hip to hip.  A swallowtail butterfly with a delicate black body and wings in shades of iridescent purples from deep violet to pale lilac is centered within the design at the base of her spine, flanked by further bold lines that curl around to terminate in wispy tendrils on her abdomen.&lt;br /&gt;
She is in good shape.&lt;br /&gt;
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She is wearing a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, a silver earcuff with looped chains dangling orchids, some sparkling diamond heart-shaped earrings, a glittering quartz nose stud, a slender gold necklace made from a chain of interlocking hearts, a pair of pure white wings that resemble those of a flying dove, a good-sized charcoal-grey jumping spider, a snow white brocade corset trimmed with silvery lace, a soft black beaded-deerskin haversack, a sleeveless gown of shimmering white gossamer with a plunging neckline, a series of blue gold armbands lit by rainbow sapphires and indicolite &amp;amp; tourmalines, a silk faille wrist purse cinched with gossamer ribbons, a slender gold bracelet made from delicate interlocking hearts, a sparkling bracelet set with heart-shaped diamonds, a plain signet ring bearing the Estate Holder&#039;s crest, a delicate platinum ring adorned with a diamond butterfly, a jangling golden hip-chain set with carved ivory roses, a shimmering silvery white silk dance veil, a delicate ankle bracelet hung with healing herb charms carved from cambrinth and a pair of slender heeled slippers covered in white silk.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Beginning…..&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
Making her way as quickly and carefully as she can, a willowy elven woman moves silently through the swamp that surrounds the mountain side encampment of the clan on three sides.  Whispering a prayer of thanks to Tamsine that she was finally able to find an opening to escape from nearly two years of capture, Sylthana continues to the forest in the distance as fast as her very pregnant body will allow. Staying vigilant and moving mostly at night, to avoid soldiers on both sides, cursing the war that put her in this situation, Sylthana continues to make her way steadily back to her smoi (husband) Erren and her clan&#039;s fall settlement on the plains.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arriving just before dawn Sylthana finally reaches her clan , weak and exhausted she collapses after whistling out her greeting for the sentries…..  Awakening hours later in her bed, home for the first time in just over two years she sees her smoi Erren, and young daughter Shiriann at her bedside.  Clutching his hand and hugging her daughter as the child falls across her, Sylthana tells of her capture, confinement, and her current condition.  Exhausted again she drifts back in to blackness …&lt;br /&gt;
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Weeks later, she again finds herself back in bed, this time caught in the thrones of labor.  Hours later as dawn colors the sky the first wails of a newborn fill the air.  After swaddling the new born, Erren lays the little girl on his helie’s (wife’s) chest and vows to raise her as his own.  Smiling at Sylthana he asks “what should we name her?”  Gazing down at her daughter, her fingers graze across the tiny forehead and, brushing wisps of raven locks already showing lavender highlights, Sylthana runs her fingers down a delicate cheek.  As she watches, the baby opens her eyes, a startling silver flecked violet that seems for a moment to glow with an inner fire…&lt;br /&gt;
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Glancing up at her smoi, she smiles and says “we have Altan Gul…” her gaze shifts to her daughter Shiriann as she peers curiously into the room “yes, I was talking about you, come meet your new sister…”.  As Shiri cautiously approaches her parents she asks “what is her name Gemia (mother)?”  Glancing questioningly at her smoi she is about to ask his thoughts again when a tiny sparrow lands on the window sill and begins to sing…. “We will call her  Licuti Cimi… Mystylaine to those not of the clan, after her grandmother.”&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;War Reaches Home......&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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Mere days after her fifth birthday, Mystylaine was startled from her play in the fields surrounding the clan&#039;s fall home by the thunder of hoof beats as many of the clan&#039;s warriors near the village, riding hard .  Bows slung over their shoulders, swords at their sides, they dismounted and ran into the village yelling urgently.  The voices of the warriors carried on the winds but the words had no meaning for her young mind…&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Burning.jpg|300px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Moments after the warriors ran by, Mysty watched in curious confusion as people began running out of their homes, weapons in hand.  Turning her gaze to her own small home she watched as her parents came running out followed by her sister.  Her Towis ran weapons in hand to join the other warriors, her Gemia kneeled down and put her hands on Shiri&#039;s shoulders as she said something to her, glancing at Mysty as she rose.&lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning towards where her youngest daughter was still standing in the tall grasses she gave Shiri a nudge before taking off at a run to join the rest of adults.  Running towards her, blonde hair blowing wildly in the wind, her sister Shiri skidded to a stop in front of her. Grasping  her arm tightly she exclaimed “come Mysty we must hide, they are coming!”&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Mystyshiri2.jpg|300px|left]]Not understanding the urgency she tried to pull back, “What is coming Shiri?” she asked, her violet eyes fearful.  “The war has reached us, we must hide Mysty…..NOW!!” she cried as she dragged her little sister towards the tree line on the opposite side of  the village from where the clan warriors and defenders were gathering......&lt;br /&gt;
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It seemed an eternity, hiding in the woods where her older sister Shiri had dragged her.  Tucked tightly under some fallen trees, she huddled in fear against Shiri as the sounds of battle began to reach them.  Growing in intensity the sounds of battle raged, the clash of blades ringing through the air, yells, battle cries, the screams of horses all rending the air in a terrible symphony.   Darkness fell, unnatural in its suddenness, like the gods had snuffed out the very sun.  Daring to peer out through the branches she glanced up at the sky.  Dark and foreboding, eerie and almost evil feeling the sky rolled with dark clouds cracking with electricity, sudden bolts leaping out and  flashing down, followed by crashing booms as it hit the ground, adding to the roar of the battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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Silence…sudden and complete silence.  Sitting and waiting, expecting the terrible noises to start again as suddenly as it had stopped,  for anlaen they sat..waiting…until suddenly her sister began pushing her out of their hiding spot.  “Move Mysty, I think it’s over…” Shiri whispered as she gave her another shove.  Crawling out she stood on wobbling legs and gazed around, seeing only the forest and the sky about, now normal from what she could see in the late afternoon.  Moving cautiously and quietly at first, they crept towards the tree line, once there the sight stopped them both in their tracks.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Life Forever Changed......&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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The village was gone….great plumes of black smoke rose darkening the sky.  The houses burned, collapsed or collapsing, sending showers of sparks upward, beautiful in a way like red fireflies, distracting her young mind momentarily.  With a cry of horror, Shiri took off at a run towards the devastation, leaving her alone….  Trailing after her sister, she reached the remains of the village. [[File:lilmysty2.jpg|300px|right]]  Broken bodies, of her clan and the opposing forces were everywhere amongst the destruction.  The air hard to breathe with all the smoke burning her lungs and the cloying smell of burned flesh and blood.  Walking in a daze she finds her sister and clings to her….&lt;br /&gt;
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Sounds once again fill her ears beyond the crackle of the burning village, voices…faint but growing louder and the whiny of horses…  “More…there are two more over here!”  a male voice called out as forms began to take shape through the smoky haze…  As the man stopped in front of them, she had to tip her head back and look up to fully see him.  Dressed in full plate the man was massive, and not an Elf….”Why are you so tall?” she asked as she peered up at him.  “Because we Kaldar are made this way little Elf” he replied as he scooped her up and led her and her sister towards the others that had not walked the Starry Road…&lt;br /&gt;
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Her parents, two that were taken by the Starry Road were ceremoniously buried with honor along with the rest of the fallen by the remaining members of her clan and the other Wind Elf clans from the area.  Those left with no living family were sent to the orphanage in Crossing, run by clerics.  Mysty and her sister were two of these luckless orphans, wards now of the province.. victims of the Gorbesh and now Sorrow Wars….&lt;br /&gt;
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Growing up in the orphanage was not the easiest for Mysty, the dorms were crowded, the privacy non-existent and having anything that was her very own a near impossibility.  The clerics and her sister tried their best to keep her in check but she continued to push her boundaries whenever possible.  Morbidly intrigued by death and violence, she spent much time around both the cleric and empath guilds.  The clerics at the orphanage feared what she’d seen had scarred her for life… Mysty was not so sure that it had not always been inside her.&lt;br /&gt;
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As they grew the sisters stayed close, and noticing that Mysty’s love of violence and death had grown not faded, her sister worried for her.  Trying to keep her in the light, she took her to specific temples only and encouraged her to channel her darker impulses and seek to help not harm.  Shiri had joined the guild of the clerics, but pushed Mysty instead toward the empaths where blood and violence reigned, in a sort of compromise with her dark side.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:singlemysty.jpg|300px|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
Once of age, Mysty followed the urgings of her sister and joined the empath guild.  Working hard she devoted herself into mastering her empathetic abilities, determined to please Salvur Siksa, her guild leader, and earn enough to leave the dorms.  Naturally outgoing if not a bit wild, making friends came naturally to Mysty and she was quickly surrounded by friends that became her extended family. Once able to, she learned the much frowned upon shifting ability which allowed her the extra income needed to purchase a home.  Time passed as she continued to grow in her guild and transitioned from a rather wild youth to a graceful woman, garnering many suitors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ever social and always a charmer she never lacked for male companionship.  In efforts to gain more of her time they showered her in gifts and she could now use the money from tips, which had gotten much better as her skills grew, to help younglings in the realm get started in their chosen guilds.  Being Elven, time flowed differently for Mysty, seasons and suitors came and went, flowing in an endless blur.  Her heart never beating faster for any one man, the lack of forward progress had her suitors sighing in frustration as they realized her heart would never be theirs, stepping back one by one to positions of friendship.&lt;br /&gt;
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Accomplished in her guild, her bank account now quite comfortable, Mysty continues to help younglings, or anyone in need really, and now shifts for tips only.  Never feeling quite right about set prices for making someone happier in their skin, all shifts are without cost.  Money is no longer a concern and her vaults are bursting to overflowing with all manner of shoes and clothing…despite her generosity she finds herself reluctant to part with anything as the gnawing feeling of owning nothing still haunts her, unless it is something she is giving as a gift.  Overflowing with material things, age and time has left her realizing that ‘stuff’ still leaves her feeling incomplete while love remains something only imagined.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Lion, the Empath and her wardrobe…….&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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Another wedding to attend comes up, and knowing the ache it will leave in her, she desperately wishes she could decline….. no chance this time though, it’s family.  Mysty’s niece Dainera is marrying a close friend, Raeyel.  Doubly stuck, she resigns herself to going and helps the happy couple plan their nuptials.  Never did she imagine the wedding being such a catalyst in HER life, but the gods have very different ideas….&lt;br /&gt;
The wedding day arrives and Mysty helps with the final preparations in the formal gardens of the Abbey for Rae and Dai’s wedding.  Once the site was secure she watched her friend pace and fidget as he waited for guests.  As the time for the ceremony drew close, one of Rae’s close friends was still missing.. someone he referred to as the ‘tin man’.  Undeniably curious after such a description she waited to see who would show up.  The roisens ticked by until exasperated he sent another guest out to find the missing tin man.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arriving only moments before the ceremony started … in came the one he sent to find him, and  the tin man.  A cursory glance made her pause and look again.  Her breath caught as he scanned the room, such eyes.. the green and gold arresting, almost predatory, yet perfectly suited to his ruggedly handsome leonine face.  Giving herself a mental shake, her gaze wandered over the rest of him and was no less captivated. Noticing the wounds on him she was about to offer a touch when the ceremony began….&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful ceremony commenced, and try as she might to pay attention to it…her eyes kept drifting to the glorious Kaldar sitting across the aisle.  Once the ceremony was over, she quickly approached him before she lost her nerve and offered a heal, he accepted and she laid her hand on his arm, the melding that comes with unity oddly intense, shocking her with the strength of it, she had to slip out of the tent as soon as he was healed … her mind reeling as her heart raced.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the reception tent she regained her composure just as everyone else came in.  The men arm wrestled, and again..she could not help but stare.  Turning to the refreshment table she grabbed a glass of champagne and began to listen as the story of how Rae and Dai began.. at the point where Rae was telling how Mysty had to beat him with sticks to keep him on track, those eyes landed on her and he smiled..time stopped as she had to remind herself to breathe…shy for the first time in her life, she stood quietly and sipped her drink as the others talked until it was time to dance.  Watching the newlyweds on the dance floor she was surprised to find him next to her, and more surprised when he leaned down and said hello…then asked if she would care to dance.. speechless, she couldn’t form the words to answer right away and could only nod.&lt;br /&gt;
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Finding her voice at last she introduced herself and finally learned the name of the man that had her so off balance… Rekon.  Shyness overcame her again and she could only comment on his eyes.. They talked for a bit, and she began to feel more  herself and less like a tongue tied youngling.  When they danced, again she felt a jolt, so it was not the unity, and she dared to run with it and began to flirt, even stealing a kiss in a bold and impulsive move.  He blushed and her heart skipped a beat….she complimented his dancing.. “for a Kaldar you mean?” he asked, of course he did not know she had a special fondness for Kaldars since one had saved her all those years ago…”what’s wrong with a Kaldar?” was her only response, gaining another smile from him.  The dancing turned to talking and then to playful teasing as the night progressed.  Fearing this may be the only time she sees this most captivating man, again she was bold and let him know she’d like to see him again...&lt;br /&gt;
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A few days passed…and then he gwethed, he was in Crossing and wanted to see her.  Of course she said yes…and was as terrified as she was excited.  A song she’d heard floated through her mind …” If the whole world was watching I&#039;d still dance with you,  There&#039;s just something about you, you make me nervous when you walk in the room…Them butterflies they come alive when I&#039;m next to you.”  They met up, and he looked as amazing as he had at the wedding.  The connection was immediate, and she anticipated her time with him as she had with no other.  Thinking about him made her smile and her heart ache in a whole new way.  Realization hit one day as she was watching him spar…she felt whole for the first time in her life.  “So this is Love” she murmured to herself, her next thought was that this man she could Gelinajaun Ruh.  She’d always known that when she gave her heart to a man it would be forever, so only that ritual, eternal and unbreakable for an Elf, would do.  She nibbled her lip thoughtfully as she watched him…..&lt;br /&gt;
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It was not long after that it happened, skipping rocks on the shore he suddenly seemed nervous, unsure of himself.  This was not something she was used to seeing and she peered curiously at him.  He pulled out a ring….. and proposed.  She was stunned… speechless.  Yes, she’d had it in her mind but had not thought it would become reality.  Her mind whirled,  so many thoughts…. Was it too soon, did he understand that for her saying yes meant she’d never have another, ..Looking at him though, she knew her decision without any doubts and softly replied “Yes.”&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;That was the beginning&#039;&#039;…everything with him has been different from anything she’s known..the realm itself changed somehow.  The gods blessed her with him, and amazingly he felt the same.  Her days now are filled with preparations, oh so much to do!  The engagement party, the wedding itself keeping her busy…her nights at his side .. happier then she’s ever been. Something she’d never imagined had happened....never had she thought that she’d find her Ruh Maite.....and then…. in walked Rekon…..&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Life With the Lion&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Reknmysty.jpg|300px|right]]  Rekon….  It still amazed her how things had turned out.  Now nearly three years later, Mysty stopped to gaze at her Ruh Maite.. her thoughts traveling back to when they were first engaged.  &lt;br /&gt;
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The engagement was as short as the courtship, not intentionally, it just worked out that way.  In the midst of all the planning for the engagement party and the wedding a few months after, Rekon wanted to marry now and save just the soul bonding for the wedding.. claiming he could not wait to truly call her his.  Of course she said yes, she never said no to him.  Her sister Shiri did the simple rose ceremony in their home, with the only witness beyond Shiri was his half brother Erixx.  Oddly enough that turned into a love story as well… she couldn’t be happier for the two of them.&lt;br /&gt;
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The engagement party was a huge success, and they both knew they’d be throwing many more of these big parties over the coming years.  Smiling as she remembered, she thought how much fun they had both had planning it, it seemed like just yesterday… but a few years was just a blink to an Elf after all.&lt;br /&gt;
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Gazing lovingly at him she reached out and rubbed the back of his neck, easing any tension.  At her touch he turned towards her and leaning in a bit brushed his lips lovingly against hers, murmuring “love you carwu”.  Smiling at the enderment, Mysty returned his kiss and softly replied “love you, maitu.”&lt;br /&gt;
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As Rekon put his arm around her and pulled her close, she snuggled against him inhaling his slightly tangy citrus scent.  Never in her wildest dreams as a child had she ever imagined the happiness she’d found with this man.  The wedding itself was still on the horizon, her new position, and his, and the looming war with Viggu put the actual soul bonding on hold.  Mysty wasn&#039;t worried, of course she wanted it, but she was his wife already… and even without the permanence of the ceremony, their souls had become entwined.. living and breathing for each other.  With the added benefit of sharing her life force already showing in keeping him in his prime.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew by, seasons… even the years were just a happy blur.  A few obstacles, such as any couple may encounter came along, and rather than doing damage… made their bond that much stronger and deeper.  Along the way they both had been talked into helping their nephew Raeyel get the Order of the Dragon Shield (ODS) back up and functioning.  Rekon became Head Councilman and the Defense Advisor when the Northern Watch was put on hold, since he was no longer performing his Deputy Commander duties.  Mysty took the Vice Speaker, Rae knew she’d built the Apostles with Lancel and had been a recruiter, and Councilwoman for them.  The ODS would be a lot of work, the reputation was not good, and starting new was hard enough without having to rebrand, but they knew what they wanted to make it and pushed forward.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Together they forge onward, taking on any challenges as one, life full and filled with happiness.  Mysty shakes herself back to the present upon hearing Rekon being called to the field for the qualifiers and gives him an impish grin. Before he mounts his horse she gives him a quick kiss and with a playful smile says “go get ‘em babe”.  Watching him ride off to the jousting field she is forever in awe that the magnificent paladin atop the massive black steed is her’s… she has a fleeting thought about one day expanding their family……&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Family&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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Husband - Rekon Rincon&lt;br /&gt;
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Sister - Shiriann Vorhees (Caerleon)&lt;br /&gt;
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Brother-in-Law - Erixx Vorhees (half-brother of Rekon)&lt;br /&gt;
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Niece - Dainera Rincon ((Wyvern)... daughter of Shiriann and Dryzt) &lt;br /&gt;
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Nephew - Raeyel Rincon (Former Husband to Dainera)&lt;br /&gt;
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Nephew - Xakior Vorhees (son of Erixx and Shiriann)&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Songs and such...&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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click here for music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayVuQLT00v0  Fairy Tales&lt;br /&gt;
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click here for music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7MFYoylVs  What she wants&lt;br /&gt;
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click here for music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBmNcLBaPUE  Finding him&lt;br /&gt;
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click here for music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOV-Wa0mvYo  Rekon&lt;br /&gt;
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{{PCSkills&lt;br /&gt;
|Collapse=Yes&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=41&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Rohlo,Sebestyen,Shiriann,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]] [[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly the original ideal was not kept over the years and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived.  The downfall of the Order was the switch away from &amp;quot;family&amp;quot; and more on being militant, and a bit cut throat to even it&#039;s own members.  Trusts were lost and the reputation of the Order suffered badly before it collapsed.  The NEW Order is NOT the order it was under the last Speaker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, nor was overcoming the now poor reputation of the Order.  Ideal in mind he spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan as his second in command.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer oversee the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is no longer militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren has been the right direction.  Seeing the New ODS has completely rebranded has helped as well.  Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the new focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine.  Now Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and &lt;br /&gt;
we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, less we repeat it, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=487580</id>
		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=487580"/>
		<updated>2018-05-16T12:02:08Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=39&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Ollumnas,Ordovic,Rohlo,Sebestyen,Shiriann,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]] [[Simas]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly the original ideal was not kept over the years and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived.  The downfall of the Order was the switch away from &amp;quot;family&amp;quot; and more on being militant, and a bit cut throat to even it&#039;s own members.  Trusts were lost and the reputation of the Order suffered badly before it collapsed.  The NEW Order is NOT the order it was under the last Speaker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, nor was overcoming the now poor reputation of the Order.  Ideal in mind he spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan as his second in command.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer oversee the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is no longer militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren has been the right direction.  Seeing the New ODS has completely rebranded has helped as well.  Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the new focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine.  Now Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and &lt;br /&gt;
we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, less we repeat it, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=487579</id>
		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Dragon_Shield&amp;diff=487579"/>
		<updated>2018-05-16T11:45:39Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PCOrg}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers=39&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Brennarose,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast,Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Olumnas,Ordovic,Rohlo,Shiriann,Simas,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;:  [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Brennarose]] d&#039;Yquem, [[Alymast]] Dejacque, [[Hitchock]], [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Saldszar]], [[Dhalinar]] Kholin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;
                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly the original ideal was not kept over the years and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived.  The downfall of the Order was the switch away from &amp;quot;family&amp;quot; and more on being militant, and a bit cut throat to even it&#039;s own members.  Trusts were lost and the reputation of the Order suffered badly before it collapsed.  The NEW Order is NOT the order it was under the last Speaker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, nor was overcoming the now poor reputation of the Order.  Ideal in mind he spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan as his second in command.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer oversee the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is no longer militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren has been the right direction.  Seeing the New ODS has completely rebranded has helped as well.  Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the new focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine.  Now Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and &lt;br /&gt;
we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, less we repeat it, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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		<updated>2018-04-24T17:12:47Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers= 41&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast, Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Olumnas,Ordovic,Rohlo,Sebestyen,Shiriann,Ssylver,Teyan,Thornrot,Thyon, Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier }}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the immortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Dhalinar]] Kholin, [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Simas]], [[Saldszar]], [[Alymast]], [[Hitchock]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
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Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly the original ideal was not kept over the years and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived.  The downfall of the Order was the switch away from &amp;quot;family&amp;quot; and more on being militant, and a bit cut throat to even it&#039;s own members.  Trusts were lost and the reputation of the Order suffered badly before it collapsed.  The NEW Order is NOT the order it was under the last Speaker.&lt;br /&gt;
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For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  &lt;br /&gt;
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With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, nor was overcoming the now poor reputation of the Order.  Ideal in mind he spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan as his second in command.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer oversee the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is no longer militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren has been the right direction.  Seeing the New ODS has completely rebranded has helped as well.  Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the new focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine.  Now Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and &lt;br /&gt;
we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, less we repeat it, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers= 41&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Brennarose,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast, Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Olumnas,Ordovic,Rohlo,Sebestyen,Shiriann,Ssylver,Teyan,Thyon, Tirost,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier }}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the imortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Dhalinar]] Kholin, [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Simas]], [[Saldszar]], [[Alymast]], [[Hitchock]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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                              [[File:ODS.png]]  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sadly the original ideal was not kept over the years and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived.  The downfall of the Order was the switch away from &amp;quot;family&amp;quot; and more on being militant, and a bit cut throat to even it&#039;s own members.  Trusts were lost and the reputation of the Order suffered badly before it collapsed.  The NEW Order is NOT the order it was under the last Speaker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, nor was overcoming the now poor reputation of the Order.  Ideal in mind he spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan as his second in command.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer oversee the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is no longer militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren has been the right direction.  Seeing the New ODS has completely rebranded has helped as well.  Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the new focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine.  Now Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and &lt;br /&gt;
we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
History is important, less we repeat it, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Erixx</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father it had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
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*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out of crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen. Part of this change was in his name.  Knowing that bearing the Arkarm name kept him tied to a past he intended to move on from, he decided to take a different last name.  The name Rincon was considered and discarded, though he was proud to call Rekon brother, he&#039;d not known their father and it didn&#039;t feel right.  Talking to his brother about it, he settled on a name of his own making.  A changed man with a new name, he was now Erixx Voorhees. He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though he was still looked as an outcast by some, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color of honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, and he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
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For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
couldn&#039;t take his eyes from her.  When dinner was done and they were leaving, fear, actual fear gripped him that he might never see her again, so he took &lt;br /&gt;
the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew like he never knew.  The sun warmer on his skin.  Her seldom heard laugh music to his ears.  Erixx shared secrets with her that not even his &lt;br /&gt;
brother knew.  Each time, fearing she would rebuke him... though she never did, instead she shared back, and he saw the same in her eyes.  Closer and closer they drifted to one another, a warm feeling washing away their coldness like waves upon a shore.  During a walk in the forest...he led her to a place where the birds sang and the sky and sun peeked through the trees.  He took another leap of his new found faith, faith he’d found in her.... taking her hands in his before he lost his nerve he said &amp;quot;I love you Shiri&amp;quot;.  Erixx swore he could hear his heartbeats echo through the forest, everything was in slow motion, &amp;quot;is this it?&amp;quot; he thought &amp;quot;did I go to far and ruin it?&amp;quot;.  Then as if the Gods themselves blessed him, she gave another rare smile and said &amp;quot;I love you too.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, they met at her house yet again, but this time, Erixx had a plan.  He wanted her like he wanted nothing before in his life, and he wanted to be the reason she smiled for the rest of her life. He pulled her into his arms and asked &amp;quot;Up for a trip?&amp;quot;.  Gazing into his eyes Shiriann smiled and nodded.  The morning raced as they traveled finally coming to the cliffs on the shore of Acen Mara.  Here, the Warrior mage of Fire and Lightning shed all of his shortcomings, all his fears and threw caution to the wind..... he again took her hands in his and said &amp;quot;Shiri..you are my world, the very air I breathe, I would ask you be with me until the end of time.....Marry me Shiriann?” She was silent as she gazed at him, her stormy eyes a sea of emotions... and finally she nodded.  His heart leapt with joy, pulling her to him and kissing her till they were both breathless .  Erixx and Shiriann were bonded on a boat off the coast of Aesry.  Two halves finally whole, pieces of the puzzle finding their place....together.&lt;br /&gt;
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Only one thing remained, &amp;quot;How the hell am I gonna explain this to Rekon?&amp;quot; he thought with a sigh...&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Erixx</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father it had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
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*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out of crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen. Part of this change was in his name.  Knowing that bearing the Arkarm name kept him tied to a past he intended to move on from, he decided to take a different last name.  The name Rincon was considered and discarded, though he was proud to call Rekon brother, he&#039;d not known their father and it didn&#039;t feel right.  Talking to his brother about it, he settled on a name of his own making.  A changed man with a new name, he was now Erixx Voorhees. He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though he was still looked as an outcast by some, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shiri.jpg|300px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
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the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew like he never knew.  The sun warmer on his skin.  Her seldom heard laugh music to his ears.  Erixx shared secrets with her that not even his &lt;br /&gt;
brother knew.  Each time, fearing she would rebuke him... though she never did, instead she shared back, and he saw the same in her eyes.  Closer and closer they drifted to one another, a warm feeling washing away their coldness like waves upon a shore.  During a walk in the forest...he led her to a place where the birds sang and the sky and sun peeked through the trees.  He took another leap of his new found faith, faith he’d found in her.... taking her hands in his before he lost his nerve he said &amp;quot;I love you Shiri&amp;quot;.  Erixx swore he could hear his heartbeats echo through the forest, everything was in slow motion, &amp;quot;is this it?&amp;quot; he thought &amp;quot;did I go to far and ruin it?&amp;quot;.  Then as if the Gods themselves blessed him, she gave another rare smile and said &amp;quot;I love you too.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, they met at her house yet again, but this time, Erixx had a plan.  He wanted her like he wanted nothing before in his life, and he wanted to be the reason she smiled for the rest of her life. He pulled her into his arms and asked &amp;quot;Up for a trip?&amp;quot;.  Gazing into his eyes Shiriann smiled and nodded.  The morning raced as they traveled finally coming to the cliffs on the shore of Acen Mara.  Here, the Warrior mage of Fire and Lightning shed all of his shortcomings, all his fears and threw caution to the wind..... he again took her hands in his and said &amp;quot;Shiri..you are my world, the very air I breathe, I would ask you be with me until the end of time.....Marry me Shiriann?” She was silent as she gazed at him, her stormy eyes a sea of emotions... and finally she nodded.  His heart leapt with joy, pulling her to him and kissing her till they were both breathless .  Erixx and Shiriann were bonded on a boat off the coast of Aesry.  Two halves finally whole, pieces of the puzzle finding their place....together.&lt;br /&gt;
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Only one thing remained, &amp;quot;How the hell am I gonna explain this to Rekon?&amp;quot; he thought with a sigh...&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Erixx</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* After Arkarm */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father it had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out of crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen. Part of this change was in his name.  Knowing that bearing the Arkarm name kept him tied to a past he intended to move on from, he decided to take a different last name.  The name Rincon was considered and discarded, though he was proud to call Rekon brother, he&#039;d not known their father and it didn&#039;t feel right.  Talking to his brother about it, he settled on a name of his own making.  A changed man with a new name, he was now Erixx Voorhees. He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though still looked as an outcast, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shiri.jpg|300px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
couldn&#039;t take his eyes from her.  When dinner was done and they were leaving, fear, actual fear gripped him that he might never see her again, so he took &lt;br /&gt;
the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew like he never knew.  The sun warmer on his skin.  Her seldom heard laugh music to his ears.  Erixx shared secrets with her that not even his &lt;br /&gt;
brother knew.  Each time, fearing she would rebuke him... though she never did, instead she shared back, and he saw the same in her eyes.  Closer and closer they drifted to one another, a warm feeling washing away their coldness like waves upon a shore.  During a walk in the forest...he led her to a place where the birds sang and the sky and sun peeked through the trees.  He took another leap of his new found faith, faith he’d found in her.... taking her hands in his before he lost his nerve he said &amp;quot;I love you Shiri&amp;quot;.  Erixx swore he could hear his heartbeats echo through the forest, everything was in slow motion, &amp;quot;is this it?&amp;quot; he thought &amp;quot;did I go to far and ruin it?&amp;quot;.  Then as if the Gods themselves blessed him, she gave another rare smile and said &amp;quot;I love you too.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, they met at her house yet again, but this time, Erixx had a plan.  He wanted her like he wanted nothing before in his life, and he wanted to be the reason she smiled for the rest of her life. He pulled her into his arms and asked &amp;quot;Up for a trip?&amp;quot;.  Gazing into his eyes Shiriann smiled and nodded.  The morning raced as they traveled finally coming to the cliffs on the shore of Acen Mara.  Here, the Warrior mage of Fire and Lightning shed all of his shortcomings, all his fears and threw caution to the wind..... he again took her hands in his and said &amp;quot;Shiri..you are my world, the very air I breathe, I would ask you be with me until the end of time.....Marry me Shiriann?” She was silent as she gazed at him, her stormy eyes a sea of emotions... and finally she nodded.  His heart leapt with joy, pulling her to him and kissing her till they were both breathless .  Erixx and Shiriann were bonded on a boat off the coast of Aesry.  Two halves finally whole, pieces of the puzzle finding their place....together.&lt;br /&gt;
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Only one thing remained, &amp;quot;How the hell am I gonna explain this to Rekon?&amp;quot; he thought with a sigh...&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father it had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen. Part of this change was in his name.  Knowing that bearing the Arkarm name kept him tied to a past he intended to move on from, he decided to take a different last name.  The name Rincon was considered and discarded, though he was proud to call Rekon brother, he&#039;d not known their father and it didn&#039;t feel right.  Talking to his brother about it, he settled on a name of his own making.  A changed man with a new name, he was now Erixx Voorhees. He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though still looked as an outcast, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shiri.jpg|300px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
couldn&#039;t take his eyes from her.  When dinner was done and they were leaving, fear, actual fear gripped him that he might never see her again, so he took &lt;br /&gt;
the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew like he never knew.  The sun warmer on his skin.  Her seldom heard laugh music to his ears.  Erixx shared secrets with her that not even his &lt;br /&gt;
brother knew.  Each time, fearing she would rebuke him... though she never did, instead she shared back, and he saw the same in her eyes.  Closer and closer they drifted to one another, a warm feeling washing away their coldness like waves upon a shore.  During a walk in the forest...he led her to a place where the birds sang and the sky and sun peeked through the trees.  He took another leap of his new found faith, faith he’d found in her.... taking her hands in his before he lost his nerve he said &amp;quot;I love you Shiri&amp;quot;.  Erixx swore he could hear his heartbeats echo through the forest, everything was in slow motion, &amp;quot;is this it?&amp;quot; he thought &amp;quot;did I go to far and ruin it?&amp;quot;.  Then as if the Gods themselves blessed him, she gave another rare smile and said &amp;quot;I love you too.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, they met at her house yet again, but this time, Erixx had a plan.  He wanted her like he wanted nothing before in his life, and he wanted to be the reason she smiled for the rest of her life. He pulled her into his arms and asked &amp;quot;Up for a trip?&amp;quot;.  Gazing into his eyes Shiriann smiled and nodded.  The morning raced as they traveled finally coming to the cliffs on the shore of Acen Mara.  Here, the Warrior mage of Fire and Lightning shed all of his shortcomings, all his fears and threw caution to the wind..... he again took her hands in his and said &amp;quot;Shiri..you are my world, the very air I breathe, I would ask you be with me until the end of time.....Marry me Shiriann?” She was silent as she gazed at him, her stormy eyes a sea of emotions... and finally she nodded.  His heart leapt with joy, pulling her to him and kissing her till they were both breathless .  Erixx and Shiriann were bonded on a boat off the coast of Aesry.  Two halves finally whole, pieces of the puzzle finding their place....together.&lt;br /&gt;
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Only one thing remained, &amp;quot;How the hell am I gonna explain this to Rekon?&amp;quot; he thought with a sigh...&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Order of the Dragon Shield</title>
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{{Order&lt;br /&gt;
|ordername=Order of the Dragon Shield&lt;br /&gt;
|province=[[Therengia]]&lt;br /&gt;
|city=[[Riverhaven]]&lt;br /&gt;
|activemembers= 40&lt;br /&gt;
|website=http://www.orderofthedragonshield.org&lt;br /&gt;
|speaker=[[Raeyel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|vicespeaker=[[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
|treasurer=[[Rheela]]&lt;br /&gt;
|official=yes&lt;br /&gt;
|council={{Mem|Alymast,Dhalinar,Feizy,Hitchock,Nefarious,Nithhogr,Rekon,Saldszar,Simas}}&lt;br /&gt;
|members={{Mem|Blaayd,Brennarose,Chinnal,Chrysagon,Dainera,Doarte,Erixx,Etal,Firekast, Greilblaze,Ianhanse,Inver,Kenamer,Kiroto,Marcik,Neeno,Olumnas,Ordovic,Rohlo,Sebestyen,Shiriann,Ssylver,Teyan,Thyon,Tunstall,Tybress,Vykanthiss,Zier }}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Flyer==&lt;br /&gt;
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:~~ Order of the Dragon Shield ~~&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Sanctioning Province: [[Therengia]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Sponsorship Required&#039;&#039;&#039;: Yes&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Minimum Circle Requirement to Join&#039;&#039;&#039;: None&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guilds Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All that follow the imortals&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Races Welcome&#039;&#039;&#039;: All&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Speaker of the Order&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Raeyel]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Vice Speaker&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Mystylaine]] Rincon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Treasurer&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rheela]] &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Council Members&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Rekon]] Rincon, [[Nefarious]] Local, [[Feizy]] d&#039;Isiljen, [[Dhalinar]] Kholin, [[Nithhogr]] Synok, [[Simas]], [[Saldszar]], [[Alymast]], [[Hitchock]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Motto==&lt;br /&gt;
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                                    &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Many Swords, One Shield&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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==Mission==&lt;br /&gt;
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Our Goals as an Official Order include, but are not limited to the following:&lt;br /&gt;
#Promote fellowship amongst our members and the Citizens of Elanthia.&lt;br /&gt;
#Defend the Province of Therengia and specifically the Towns of Riverhaven and Rossmans during times of Invasion or War.&lt;br /&gt;
#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.&lt;br /&gt;
#Sponsor Order run events open to all Citizens of the Elanthia (Fights, Scavenger Hunts, Friendly Competitions, Parties, etc...).&lt;br /&gt;
#To bring the people together as one for a stronger providence.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Charter==&lt;br /&gt;
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We, proud citizens of Elanthia, chose to found this Order of the Dragon Shield for the following reasons and purpose;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;ll defend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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!&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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We humble souls strive to bring a sense of honor, loyalty, truth and acceptance to our order, &amp;quot;The Order of the Dragon Shield.&amp;quot; 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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&lt;br /&gt;
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==The NEW Order==&lt;br /&gt;
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Sadly the original ideal was not kept over the years and the Order was disbanded.  Six long years the Realms went without the ODS, though now it&#039;s been revived.  The downfall of the Order was the switch away from &amp;quot;family&amp;quot; and more on being militant, and a bit cut throat to even it&#039;s own members.  Trusts were lost and the reputation of the Order suffered badly before it collapsed.  The NEW Order is NOT the order it was under the last Speaker.&lt;br /&gt;
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For the added protection of the providence it was decided to bring the Order of the Dragon Shield back to life.  Give it a second life actually.  The new Speaker that was appointed after many interviews was Raeyel Rincon.  Raeyel was familiar with the ODS both when it was great and during the days before it collapsed, giving this Barbarian warrior a unique perspective.  &lt;br /&gt;
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With the idea in mind that the only way to bring back the ODS was to go back to it&#039;s roots... back to being about the community and about family...rebuilding wasn&#039;t going to be easy, nor was overcoming the now poor reputation of the Order.  Ideal in mind he spent a bit of time convincing his aunt and uncle to come on board. His aunt, Mystylaine Rincon had experience in building an Order from the ground up with Lancel and the Apostles, and became his Vice Speaker... wanting a strong presence on the Council he talked his uncle, Rekon Rincon, into joining since the Northern Watch, of which Rekon had been Deputy Commander, was now on indefinite hold. Rekon joined and became the first of the Council in the Order of the Dragon Shield.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding others that shared his vision, Raeyel, with the help of his Vice and Councilman, began filling the ranks. A full council quickly formed and since the Order was sworn to the Baron and defending Theren, the Strike Force was restored as well.  Head Councilman Rekon oversees all the military aspects as Defense Advisor with fellow Paladin Kenamer Maylan as his second in command.  Appointed as Strike Force Leader, Kenamer oversee the training and day to day of the Strike Force and leads the weekly meetings.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pulling another prior member from the days of the OLD ODS, Raeyel brought on Rheela as Treasurer and to Lead and coordinate Triage for the Order.  Being a resident of Haven and a very capable Empath she was a perfect choice for both positions.  Councilman Nefarious, and former Northern Watch Sergeant, was put in charge of Intelligence and runs a more specialized part of the Strike Force.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Being part of the Strike Force is completely optional, and is the only aspect of the NEW ODS that functions in any sort of a military capacity.  Raeyel had also been a soldier in the Northern Watch and several of his comrades also came over to the ODS, including former Watch Commander Vykanthiss and other soldiers.&lt;br /&gt;
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Council and Strike Force set, the membership grew quickly under the new leadership and new direction.  Yes, there is a defensive regiment to the Order, but the Order ITSELF is no longer militant.  Focusing on Family and FUN, and bringing a sense of community back to Theren has been the right direction.  Seeing the New ODS has completely rebranded has helped as well.  Members are very active socially, events are well attended, and the sense of family is palatable... a dysfunctional, oddball family.. but a cohesive and tightly knit family. &lt;br /&gt;
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With the new focus on fun, Raeyel was at a loss, not being too knowledgeable on what people like, he turned to his aunt Mystylaine.  Now Mysty, being a social person, had her finger to the pulse of the people (insert empath joke here) and knew what people found fun.  Not only that but also knew about designing items that people would love.  With Raeyel&#039;s knowledge of weapons and her eye for what looks cool, they knew they had a winning formula.  Raeyel is still learning about the social, with help from both his aunt and uncle.&lt;br /&gt;
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We will continue to serve the Baron and the protect the lands of Theren, specifically Riverhaven and Rossmans, and raising to the call of the Guard when they need assistance.  We will also continue to work towards a unified community, and for our events to be the place to go to socialize and have FUN with some of the best gifts and prizes to be had!!&lt;br /&gt;
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We are NEW BLOOD, we are a NEW ORDER, we are not your average order, and we pride ourselves on this! We are a second family to some, the only family to others... but in the end we are A FAMILY and we the defenders of Haven.  Come join us at any of our events, we do them weekly, and &lt;br /&gt;
we always have great creative gifts, tasty refreshments and amazing prizes.  We want to see you there!!  &lt;br /&gt;
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History is important, less we repeat it, so here is ours.....&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&#039;s intent was not changed, Devihn scribed what would become our Charter.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Ranger]] [[Purrlin]], in a moment inspiration, spoke the words that became our Motto. &amp;quot;Many Swords, One Shield.&amp;quot; A humble woman of virtue, Purrlin is also responsible for the badge that we now wear proudly upon our chests.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The S&#039;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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many Swords, One Shield&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Written by Jackaltooth, ODS Co-Founder ...  Added to by Officers of the NEW ODS &lt;br /&gt;
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{{cat|Martial organizations,Therengia organizations,Active organizations}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Erixx</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* After Arkarm */&lt;/p&gt;
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|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen. Part of this change was in his name.  Knowing that bearing the Arkarm name kept him tied to a past he intended to move on from, he decided to take a different last name.  The name Rincon was considered and discarded, though he was proud to call Rekon brother, he&#039;d not known their father and it didn&#039;t feel right.  Talking to his brother about it, he settled on a name of his own making.  A changed man with a new name, he was now Erixx Voorhees. He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though still looked as an outcast, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Shiri.jpg|300px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
couldn&#039;t take his eyes from her.  When dinner was done and they were leaving, fear, actual fear gripped him that he might never see her again, so he took &lt;br /&gt;
the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew like he never knew.  The sun warmer on his skin.  Her seldom heard laugh music to his ears.  Erixx shared secrets with her that not even his &lt;br /&gt;
brother knew.  Each time, fearing she would rebuke him... though she never did, instead she shared back, and he saw the same in her eyes.  Closer and closer they drifted to one another, a warm feeling washing away their coldness like waves upon a shore.  During a walk in the forest...he led her to a place where the birds sang and the sky and sun peeked through the trees.  He took another leap of his new found faith, faith he’d found in her.... taking her hands in his before he lost his nerve he said &amp;quot;I love you Shiri&amp;quot;.  Erixx swore he could hear his heartbeats echo through the forest, everything was in slow motion, &amp;quot;is this it?&amp;quot; he thought &amp;quot;did I go to far and ruin it?&amp;quot;.  Then as if the Gods themselves blessed him, she gave another rare smile and said &amp;quot;I love you too.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, they met at her house yet again, but this time, Erixx had a plan.  He wanted her like he wanted nothing before in his life, and he wanted to be the reason she smiled for the rest of her life. He pulled her into his arms and asked &amp;quot;Up for a trip?&amp;quot;.  Gazing into his eyes Shiriann smiled and nodded.  The morning raced as they traveled finally coming to the cliffs on the shore of Acen Mara.  Here, the Warrior mage of Fire and Lightning shed all of his shortcomings, all his fears and threw caution to the wind..... he again took her hands in his and said &amp;quot;Shiri..you are my world, the very air I breathe, I would ask you be with me until the end of time.....Marry me Shiriann?” She was silent as she gazed at him, her stormy eyes a sea of emotions... and finally she nodded.  His heart leapt with joy, pulling her to him and kissing her till they were both breathless .  Erixx and Shiriann were bonded on a boat off the coast of Aesry.  Two halves finally whole, pieces of the puzzle finding their place....together.&lt;br /&gt;
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Only one thing remained, &amp;quot;How the hell am I gonna explain this to Rekon?&amp;quot; he thought with a sigh...&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Mystylaine</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* &amp;#039;Life With the Lion&amp;#039; */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{PC&lt;br /&gt;
|name=Mystylaine Rincon&lt;br /&gt;
|status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|race=Elf&lt;br /&gt;
|gender=Female&lt;br /&gt;
|guild=Empath&lt;br /&gt;
|instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|relat=Rekon,Shiriann,Erixx,Dainera,Raeyel&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Mystylaine2.jpg|300px|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Mysty has a heart-shaped face with pouting lips, pointed ears and silver-flecked violet eyes.  Lavender-streaked blue-black hair that is long and wavy, and is worn in a simple, loose style.  She has smooth skin and a lithe figure.  She is an adult.&lt;br /&gt;
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She has a tattoo of elegant, sweeping linework done in black ink that covers her lower back, narrowing to points as it spans from hip to hip.  A swallowtail butterfly with a delicate black body and wings in shades of iridescent purples from deep violet to pale lilac is centered within the design at the base of her spine, flanked by further bold lines that curl around to terminate in wispy tendrils on her abdomen.&lt;br /&gt;
She is in good shape.&lt;br /&gt;
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She is wearing a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, a silver earcuff with looped chains dangling orchids, some sparkling diamond heart-shaped earrings, a glittering quartz nose stud, a slender gold necklace made from a chain of interlocking hearts, a pair of pure white wings that resemble those of a flying dove, a good-sized charcoal-grey jumping spider, a snow white brocade corset trimmed with silvery lace, a soft black beaded-deerskin haversack, a sleeveless gown of shimmering white gossamer with a plunging neckline, a series of blue gold armbands lit by rainbow sapphires and indicolite &amp;amp; tourmalines, a silk faille wrist purse cinched with gossamer ribbons, a slender gold bracelet made from delicate interlocking hearts, a sparkling bracelet set with heart-shaped diamonds, a plain signet ring bearing the Estate Holder&#039;s crest, a delicate platinum ring adorned with a diamond butterfly, a jangling golden hip-chain set with carved ivory roses, a shimmering silvery white silk dance veil, a delicate ankle bracelet hung with healing herb charms carved from cambrinth and a pair of slender heeled slippers covered in white silk.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Beginning…..&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
Making her way as quickly and carefully as she can, a willowy elven woman moves silently through the swamp that surrounds the mountain side encampment of the clan on three sides.  Whispering a prayer of thanks to Tamsine that she was finally able to find an opening to escape from nearly two years of capture, Sylthana continues to the forest in the distance as fast as her very pregnant body will allow. Staying vigilant and moving mostly at night, to avoid soldiers on both sides, cursing the war that put her in this situation, Sylthana continues to make her way steadily back to her smoi (husband) Erren and her clan&#039;s fall settlement on the plains.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arriving just before dawn Sylthana finally reaches her clan , weak and exhausted she collapses after whistling out her greeting for the sentries…..  Awakening hours later in her bed, home for the first time in just over two years she sees her smoi Erren, and young daughter Shiriann at her bedside.  Clutching his hand and hugging her daughter as the child falls across her, Sylthana tells of her capture, confinement, and her current condition.  Exhausted again she drifts back in to blackness …&lt;br /&gt;
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Weeks later, she again finds herself back in bed, this time caught in the thrones of labor.  Hours later as dawn colors the sky the first wails of a newborn fill the air.  After swaddling the new born, Erren lays the little girl on his helie’s (wife’s) chest and vows to raise her as his own.  Smiling at Sylthana he asks “what should we name her?”  Gazing down at her daughter, her fingers graze across the tiny forehead and, brushing wisps of raven locks already showing lavender highlights, Sylthana runs her fingers down a delicate cheek.  As she watches, the baby opens her eyes, a startling silver flecked violet that seems for a moment to glow with an inner fire…&lt;br /&gt;
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Glancing up at her smoi, she smiles and says “we have Altan Gul…” her gaze shifts to her daughter Shiriann as she peers curiously into the room “yes, I was talking about you, come meet your new sister…”.  As Shiri cautiously approaches her parents she asks “what is her name Gemia (mother)?”  Glancing questioningly at her smoi she is about to ask his thoughts again when a tiny sparrow lands on the window sill and begins to sing…. “We will call her  Licuti Cimi… Mystylaine to those not of the clan, after her grandmother.”&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;War Reaches Home......&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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Mere days after her fifth birthday, Mystylaine was startled from her play in the fields surrounding the clan&#039;s fall home by the thunder of hoof beats as many of the clan&#039;s warriors near the village, riding hard .  Bows slung over their shoulders, swords at their sides, they dismounted and ran into the village yelling urgently.  The voices of the warriors carried on the winds but the words had no meaning for her young mind…&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Burning.jpg|300px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Moments after the warriors ran by, Mysty watched in curious confusion as people began running out of their homes, weapons in hand.  Turning her gaze to her own small home she watched as her parents came running out followed by her sister.  Her Towis ran weapons in hand to join the other warriors, her Gemia kneeled down and put her hands on Shiri&#039;s shoulders as she said something to her, glancing at Mysty as she rose.&lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning towards where her youngest daughter was still standing in the tall grasses she gave Shiri a nudge before taking off at a run to join the rest of adults.  Running towards her, blonde hair blowing wildly in the wind, her sister Shiri skidded to a stop in front of her. Grasping  her arm tightly she exclaimed “come Mysty we must hide, they are coming!”&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Mystyshiri2.jpg|300px|left]]Not understanding the urgency she tried to pull back, “What is coming Shiri?” she asked, her violet eyes fearful.  “The war has reached us, we must hide Mysty…..NOW!!” she cried as she dragged her little sister towards the tree line on the opposite side of  the village from where the clan warriors and defenders were gathering......&lt;br /&gt;
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It seemed an eternity, hiding in the woods where her older sister Shiri had dragged her.  Tucked tightly under some fallen trees, she huddled in fear against Shiri as the sounds of battle began to reach them.  Growing in intensity the sounds of battle raged, the clash of blades ringing through the air, yells, battle cries, the screams of horses all rending the air in a terrible symphony.   Darkness fell, unnatural in its suddenness, like the gods had snuffed out the very sun.  Daring to peer out through the branches she glanced up at the sky.  Dark and foreboding, eerie and almost evil feeling the sky rolled with dark clouds cracking with electricity, sudden bolts leaping out and  flashing down, followed by crashing booms as it hit the ground, adding to the roar of the battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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Silence…sudden and complete silence.  Sitting and waiting, expecting the terrible noises to start again as suddenly as it had stopped,  for anlaen they sat..waiting…until suddenly her sister began pushing her out of their hiding spot.  “Move Mysty, I think it’s over…” Shiri whispered as she gave her another shove.  Crawling out she stood on wobbling legs and gazed around, seeing only the forest and the sky about, now normal from what she could see in the late afternoon.  Moving cautiously and quietly at first, they crept towards the tree line, once there the sight stopped them both in their tracks.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Life Forever Changed......&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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The village was gone….great plumes of black smoke rose darkening the sky.  The houses burned, collapsed or collapsing, sending showers of sparks upward, beautiful in a way like red fireflies, distracting her young mind momentarily.  With a cry of horror, Shiri took off at a run towards the devastation, leaving her alone….  Trailing after her sister, she reached the remains of the village. [[File:lilmysty2.jpg|300px|right]]  Broken bodies, of her clan and the opposing forces were everywhere amongst the destruction.  The air hard to breathe with all the smoke burning her lungs and the cloying smell of burned flesh and blood.  Walking in a daze she finds her sister and clings to her….&lt;br /&gt;
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Sounds once again fill her ears beyond the crackle of the burning village, voices…faint but growing louder and the whiny of horses…  “More…there are two more over here!”  a male voice called out as forms began to take shape through the smoky haze…  As the man stopped in front of them, she had to tip her head back and look up to fully see him.  Dressed in full plate the man was massive, and not an Elf….”Why are you so tall?” she asked as she peered up at him.  “Because we Kaldar are made this way little Elf” he replied as he scooped her up and led her and her sister towards the others that had not walked the Starry Road…&lt;br /&gt;
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Her parents, two that were taken by the Starry Road were ceremoniously buried with honor along with the rest of the fallen by the remaining members of her clan and the other Wind Elf clans from the area.  Those left with no living family were sent to the orphanage in Crossing, run by clerics.  Mysty and her sister were two of these luckless orphans, wards now of the province.. victims of the Gorbesh and now Sorrow Wars….&lt;br /&gt;
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Growing up in the orphanage was not the easiest for Mysty, the dorms were crowded, the privacy non-existent and having anything that was her very own a near impossibility.  The clerics and her sister tried their best to keep her in check but she continued to push her boundaries whenever possible.  Morbidly intrigued by death and violence, she spent much time around both the cleric and empath guilds.  The clerics at the orphanage feared what she’d seen had scarred her for life… Mysty was not so sure that it had not always been inside her.&lt;br /&gt;
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As they grew the sisters stayed close, and noticing that Mysty’s love of violence and death had grown not faded, her sister worried for her.  Trying to keep her in the light, she took her to specific temples only and encouraged her to channel her darker impulses and seek to help not harm.  Shiri had joined the guild of the clerics, but pushed Mysty instead toward the empaths where blood and violence reigned, in a sort of compromise with her dark side.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:singlemysty.jpg|300px|left]]&lt;br /&gt;
Once of age, Mysty followed the urgings of her sister and joined the empath guild.  Working hard she devoted herself into mastering her empathetic abilities, determined to please Salvur Siksa, her guild leader, and earn enough to leave the dorms.  Naturally outgoing if not a bit wild, making friends came naturally to Mysty and she was quickly surrounded by friends that became her extended family. Once able to, she learned the much frowned upon shifting ability which allowed her the extra income needed to purchase a home.  Time passed as she continued to grow in her guild and transitioned from a rather wild youth to a graceful woman, garnering many suitors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ever social and always a charmer she never lacked for male companionship.  In efforts to gain more of her time they showered her in gifts and she could now use the money from tips, which had gotten much better as her skills grew, to help younglings in the realm get started in their chosen guilds.  Being Elven, time flowed differently for Mysty, seasons and suitors came and went, flowing in an endless blur.  Her heart never beating faster for any one man, the lack of forward progress had her suitors sighing in frustration as they realized her heart would never be theirs, stepping back one by one to positions of friendship.&lt;br /&gt;
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Accomplished in her guild, her bank account now quite comfortable, Mysty continues to help younglings, or anyone in need really, and now shifts for tips only.  Never feeling quite right about set prices for making someone happier in their skin, all shifts are without cost.  Money is no longer a concern and her vaults are bursting to overflowing with all manner of shoes and clothing…despite her generosity she finds herself reluctant to part with anything as the gnawing feeling of owning nothing still haunts her, unless it is something she is giving as a gift.  Overflowing with material things, age and time has left her realizing that ‘stuff’ still leaves her feeling incomplete while love remains something only imagined.&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Lion, the Empath and her wardrobe…….&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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Another wedding to attend comes up, and knowing the ache it will leave in her, she desperately wishes she could decline….. no chance this time though, it’s family.  Mysty’s niece Dainera is marrying a close friend, Raeyel.  Doubly stuck, she resigns herself to going and helps the happy couple plan their nuptials.  Never did she imagine the wedding being such a catalyst in HER life, but the gods have very different ideas….&lt;br /&gt;
The wedding day arrives and Mysty helps with the final preparations in the formal gardens of the Abbey for Rae and Dai’s wedding.  Once the site was secure she watched her friend pace and fidget as he waited for guests.  As the time for the ceremony drew close, one of Rae’s close friends was still missing.. someone he referred to as the ‘tin man’.  Undeniably curious after such a description she waited to see who would show up.  The roisens ticked by until exasperated he sent another guest out to find the missing tin man.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:marriedmysty.jpg|300px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
Arriving only moments before the ceremony started … in came the one he sent to find him, and  the tin man.  A cursory glance made her pause and look again.  Her breath caught as he scanned the room, such eyes.. the green and gold arresting, almost predatory, yet perfectly suited to his ruggedly handsome leonine face.  Giving herself a mental shake, her gaze wandered over the rest of him and was no less captivated. Noticing the wounds on him she was about to offer a touch when the ceremony began….&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful ceremony commenced, and try as she might to pay attention to it…her eyes kept drifting to the glorious Kaldar sitting across the aisle.  Once the ceremony was over, she quickly approached him before she lost her nerve and offered a heal, he accepted and she laid her hand on his arm, the melding that comes with unity oddly intense, shocking her with the strength of it, she had to slip out of the tent as soon as he was healed … her mind reeling as her heart raced.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the reception tent she regained her composure just as everyone else came in.  The men arm wrestled, and again..she could not help but stare.  Turning to the refreshment table she grabbed a glass of champagne and began to listen as the story of how Rae and Dai began.. at the point where Rae was telling how Mysty had to beat him with sticks to keep him on track, those eyes landed on her and he smiled..time stopped as she had to remind herself to breathe…shy for the first time in her life, she stood quietly and sipped her drink as the others talked until it was time to dance.  Watching the newlyweds on the dance floor she was surprised to find him next to her, and more surprised when he leaned down and said hello…then asked if she would care to dance.. speechless, she couldn’t form the words to answer right away and could only nod.&lt;br /&gt;
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Finding her voice at last she introduced herself and finally learned the name of the man that had her so off balance… Rekon.  Shyness overcame her again and she could only comment on his eyes.. They talked for a bit, and she began to feel more  herself and less like a tongue tied youngling.  When they danced, again she felt a jolt, so it was not the unity, and she dared to run with it and began to flirt, even stealing a kiss in a bold and impulsive move.  He blushed and her heart skipped a beat….she complimented his dancing.. “for a Kaldar you mean?” he asked, of course he did not know she had a special fondness for Kaldars since one had saved her all those years ago…”what’s wrong with a Kaldar?” was her only response, gaining another smile from him.  The dancing turned to talking and then to playful teasing as the night progressed.  Fearing this may be the only time she sees this most captivating man, again she was bold and let him know she’d like to see him again...&lt;br /&gt;
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A few days passed…and then he gwethed, he was in Crossing and wanted to see her.  Of course she said yes…and was as terrified as she was excited.  A song she’d heard floated through her mind …” If the whole world was watching I&#039;d still dance with you,  There&#039;s just something about you, you make me nervous when you walk in the room…Them butterflies they come alive when I&#039;m next to you.”  They met up, and he looked as amazing as he had at the wedding.  The connection was immediate, and she anticipated her time with him as she had with no other.  Thinking about him made her smile and her heart ache in a whole new way.  Realization hit one day as she was watching him spar…she felt whole for the first time in her life.  “So this is Love” she murmured to herself, her next thought was that this man she could Gelinajaun Ruh.  She’d always known that when she gave her heart to a man it would be forever, so only that ritual, eternal and unbreakable for an Elf, would do.  She nibbled her lip thoughtfully as she watched him…..&lt;br /&gt;
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It was not long after that it happened, skipping rocks on the shore he suddenly seemed nervous, unsure of himself.  This was not something she was used to seeing and she peered curiously at him.  He pulled out a ring….. and proposed.  She was stunned… speechless.  Yes, she’d had it in her mind but had not thought it would become reality.  Her mind whirled,  so many thoughts…. Was it too soon, did he understand that for her saying yes meant she’d never have another, ..Looking at him though, she knew her decision without any doubts and softly replied “Yes.”&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;That was the beginning&#039;&#039;…everything with him has been different from anything she’s known..the realm itself changed somehow.  The gods blessed her with him, and amazingly he felt the same.  Her days now are filled with preparations, oh so much to do!  The engagement party, the wedding itself keeping her busy…her nights at his side .. happier then she’s ever been. Something she’d never imagined had happened....never had she thought that she’d find her Ruh Maite.....and then…. in walked Rekon…..&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Life With the Lion&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Reknmysty.jpg|300px|right]]  Rekon….  It still amazed her how things had turned out.  Now nearly three years later, Mysty stopped to gaze at her Ruh Maite.. her thoughts traveling back to when they were first engaged.  &lt;br /&gt;
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The engagement was as short as the courtship, not intentionally, it just worked out that way.  In the midst of all the planning for the engagement party and the wedding a few months after, Rekon wanted to marry now and save just the soul bonding for the wedding.. claiming he could not wait to truly call her his.  Of course she said yes, she never said no to him.  Her sister Shiri did the simple rose ceremony in their home, with the only witness beyond Shiri was his half brother Erixx.  Oddly enough that turned into a love story as well… she couldn’t be happier for the two of them.&lt;br /&gt;
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The engagement party was a huge success, and they both knew they’d be throwing many more of these big parties over the coming years.  Smiling as she remembered, she thought how much fun they had both had planning it, it seemed like just yesterday… but a few years was just a blink to an Elf after all.&lt;br /&gt;
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Gazing lovingly at him she reached out and rubbed the back of his neck, easing any tension.  At her touch he turned towards her and leaning in a bit brushed his lips lovingly against hers, murmuring “love you carwu”.  Smiling at the enderment, Mysty returned his kiss and softly replied “love you, maitu.”&lt;br /&gt;
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As Rekon put his arm around her and pulled her close, she snuggled against him inhaling his slightly tangy citrus scent.  Never in her wildest dreams as a child had she ever imagined the happiness she’d found with this man.  The wedding itself was still on the horizon, her new position, and his, and the looming war with Viggu put the actual soul bonding on hold.  Mysty wasn&#039;t worried, of course she wanted it, but she was his wife already… and even without the permanence of the ceremony, their souls had become entwined.. living and breathing for each other.  With the added benefit of sharing her life force already showing in keeping him in his prime.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew by, seasons… even the years were just a happy blur.  A few obstacles, such as any couple may encounter came along, and rather than doing damage… made their bond that much stronger and deeper.  Along the way they both had been talked into helping their nephew Raeyel get the Order of the Dragon Shield (ODS) back up and functioning.  Rekon became Head Councilman and the Defense Advisor when the Northern Watch was put on hold, since he was no longer performing his Deputy Commander duties.  Mysty took the Vice Speaker, Rae knew she’d built the Apostles with Lancel and had been a recruiter, and Councilwoman for them.  The ODS would be a lot of work, the reputation was not good, and starting new was hard enough without having to rebrand, but they knew what they wanted to make it and pushed forward.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Together they forge onward, taking on any challenges as one, life full and filled with happiness.  Mysty shakes herself back to the present upon hearing Rekon being called to the field for the qualifiers and gives him an impish grin. Before he mounts his horse she gives him a quick kiss and with a playful smile says “go get ‘em babe”.  Watching him ride off to the jousting field she is forever in awe that the magnificent paladin atop the massive black steed is her’s… she has a fleeting thought about one day expanding their family……&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Family&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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Husband - Rekon Rincon&lt;br /&gt;
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Sister - Shiriann Vorhees (Caerleon)&lt;br /&gt;
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Brother-in-Law - Erixx Vorhees (half-brother of Rekon)&lt;br /&gt;
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Niece - Dainera Rincon ((Wyvern)... daughter of Shiriann and Dryzt) &lt;br /&gt;
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Nephew - Raeyel Rincon (Husband to Dainera)&lt;br /&gt;
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Nephew - Xakior Vorhees (son of Erixx and Shiriann)&lt;br /&gt;
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==&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Songs and such...&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;==&lt;br /&gt;
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click here for music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayVuQLT00v0  Fairy Tales&lt;br /&gt;
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click here for music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7MFYoylVs  What she wants&lt;br /&gt;
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click here for music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBmNcLBaPUE  Finding him&lt;br /&gt;
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click here for music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOV-Wa0mvYo  Rekon&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Erixx</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* After Arkarm */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
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*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
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*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though still looked as an outcast, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
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For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
couldn&#039;t take his eyes from her.  When dinner was done and they were leaving, fear, actual fear gripped him that he might never see her again, so he took &lt;br /&gt;
the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew like he never knew.  The sun warmer on his skin.  Her seldom heard laugh music to his ears.  Erixx shared secrets with her that not even his &lt;br /&gt;
brother knew.  Each time, fearing she would rebuke him... though she never did, instead she shared back, and he saw the same in her eyes.  Closer and closer they drifted to one another, a warm feeling washing away their coldness like waves upon a shore.  During a walk in the forest...he led her to a place where the birds sang and the sky and sun peeked through the trees.  He took another leap of his new found faith, faith he’d found in her.... taking her hands in his before he lost his nerve he said &amp;quot;I love you Shiri&amp;quot;.  Erixx swore he could hear his heartbeats echo through the forest, everything was in slow motion, &amp;quot;is this it?&amp;quot; he thought &amp;quot;did I go to far and ruin it?&amp;quot;.  Then as if the Gods themselves blessed him, she gave another rare smile and said &amp;quot;I love you too.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, they met at her house yet again, but this time, Erixx had a plan.  He wanted her like he wanted nothing before in his life, and he wanted to be the reason she smiled for the rest of her life. He pulled her into his arms and asked &amp;quot;Up for a trip?&amp;quot;.  Gazing into his eyes Shiriann smiled and nodded.  The morning raced as they traveled finally coming to the cliffs on the shore of Acen Mara.  Here, the Warrior mage of Fire and Lightning shed all of his shortcomings, all his fears and threw caution to the wind..... he again took her hands in his and said &amp;quot;Shiri..you are my world, the very air I breathe, I would ask you be with me until the end of time.....Marry me Shiriann?” She was silent as she gazed at him, her stormy eyes a sea of emotions... and finally she nodded.  His heart leapt with joy, pulling her to him and kissing her till they were both breathless .  Erixx and Shiriann were bonded on a boat off the coast of Aesry.  Two halves finally whole, pieces of the puzzle finding their place....together.&lt;br /&gt;
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Only one thing remained, &amp;quot;How the hell am I gonna explain this to Rekon?&amp;quot; he thought with a sigh...&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
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		<title>Erixx</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
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*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
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*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though still looked as an outcast, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
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For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
couldn&#039;t take his eyes from her.  When dinner was done and they were leaving, fear, actual fear gripped him that he might never see her again, so he took &lt;br /&gt;
the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew like he never knew.  The sun warmer on his skin.  Her seldom heard laugh music to his ears.  Erixx shared secrets with her that not even his &lt;br /&gt;
brother knew.  Each time, fearing she would rebuke him... though she never did, instead she shared back, and he saw the same in her eyes.  Closer and closer they drifted to one another, a warm feeling washing away their coldness like waves upon a shore.  During a walk in the forest...he led her to a place where the birds sang and the sky and sun peeked through the trees.  He took another leap of his new found faith, faith he’d found in her.... taking her hands in his before he lost his nerve he said &amp;quot;I love you Shiri&amp;quot;.  Erixx swore he could hear his heartbeats echo through the forest, everything was in slow motion, &amp;quot;is this it?&amp;quot; he thought &amp;quot;did I go to far and ruin it?&amp;quot;.  Then as if the Gods themselves blessed him, she gave another rare smile and said &amp;quot;I love you too.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, they met at her house yet again, but this time, Erixx had a plan.  He wanted her like he wanted nothing before in his life, and he wanted to be the reason she smiled for the rest of her life. He pulled her into his arms and asked &amp;quot;Up for a trip?&amp;quot;.  Gazing into his eyes Shiriann smiled and nodded.  The morning raced as they traveled finally coming to the cliffs on the shore of Acen Mara.  Here, the Warrior mage of Fire and Lightning shed all of his shortcomings, all his fears and threw caution to the wind..... he again took her hands in his and said &amp;quot;Shiri..you are my world, the very air I breathe, I would ask you be with me until the end of time.....Marry me Shiriann?” She was silent as she gazed at him, her stormy eyes a sea of emotions... and finally she nodded.  His heart leapt with joy, pulling her to him and kissing her till they were both breathless .  Erixx and Shiriann were bonded on a boat off the coast of Aesry.  Two halves finally whole, pieces of the puzzle finding their place....together.&lt;br /&gt;
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Only one thing remained, &amp;quot;How the hell am I gonna explain this to Rekon?&amp;quot; he thought with a sigh...&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Erixx</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though still looked as an outcast, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
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For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
couldn&#039;t take his eyes from her.  When dinner was done and they were leaving, fear, actual fear gripped him that he might never see her again, so he took &lt;br /&gt;
the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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Days flew like he never knew.  The sun warmer on his skin.  Her seldom heard laugh music to his ears.  Erixx shared secrets with her that not even his &lt;br /&gt;
brother knew.  Each time, fearing she would rebuke him... though she never did, instead she shared back, and he saw the same in her eyes.  Closer and closer they drifted to one another, a warm feeling washing away their coldness like waves upon a shore.  During a walk in the forest...he led her to a place where the birds sang and the sky and sun peeked through the trees.  He took another leap of his new found faith, faith he’d found in her.... taking her hands in his before he lost his nerve he said &amp;quot;I love you Shiri&amp;quot;.  Erixx swore he could hear his heartbeats echo through the forest, everything was in slow motion, &amp;quot;is this it?&amp;quot; he thought &amp;quot;did I go to far and ruin it?&amp;quot;.  Then as if the Gods themselves blessed him, she gave another rare smile and said &amp;quot;I love you too.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Erixx&amp;diff=486211</id>
		<title>Erixx</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Erixx&amp;diff=486211"/>
		<updated>2018-04-08T13:27:38Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though still looked as an outcast, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
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For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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Through dinner, he learned her name.....Shiriann...Shiriann....but everytime her name was spoken, something inside him growled and echoed MINE.  He &lt;br /&gt;
couldn&#039;t take his eyes from her.  When dinner was done and they were leaving, fear, actual fear gripped him that he might never see her again, so he took &lt;br /&gt;
the biggest leap ever saying &amp;quot;Ma&#039;am? Would you walk with me?&amp;quot;.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Time stood still, she gazed at him, her eyes a torrent of thoughts and feelings, he flinched under her scrutiny, mever had he felt such intensity in a gaze, her gaze reached inside to see his soul...and then after seconds that seemed an eternity......&amp;quot;Yes&amp;quot;... it came like a whisper on the wind, had it not been dead silent he would have certainly missed it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before she could change her mind he took her hand.  They strolled through the night, neither saying anything, yet everything at once, single sentences speaking lifetimes.  The night ended and his heart seemed to stop beating at the thought of not seeing her again, he showed her to her door, and Erixx knew he needed her, that this beautiful Cleric....would be the one to save his soul. &lt;br /&gt;
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With the ache in his chest choking him up &amp;quot;he asked “Can I see you again?&amp;quot;.  Shiriann graced him with her rare smile warmer than a thousand suns and &lt;br /&gt;
said yes with a wink before disappearing into her house.  As Erixx walked home...he didnt feel heavy..rather like he was floating or flying...Erixx......was in love.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Erixx</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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There was something in the air that morning.  Maybe it was serendipity, maybe it was fate.  His brother was getting married and....for the first &lt;br /&gt;
time in a long time, Erixx felt a small smile tug at his lips. He would be there to support his brother, though still looked as an outcast, he wrapped himself in a long dark cloak, only the Gods knowing what would happen that day. &lt;br /&gt;
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He didn&#039;t expect it, in his life the only time he was ever short of breathe was when Gauthus hit him with a lightning bolt during training as a young lad, till now.  Standing in Mystylaine&#039;s house with her and his brother, there came a knock at the door.  That&#039;s when she entered, careful that his hard eyes not spook her, he tracked her out of the corner of his eye, hair the color or honey with delicate blonde streaks and eyes of blue-grey like a stormy sea framed by lush dark lashes.  She was more beautiful than any bard ever sang of in any Inn he&#039;d ever visited in the lands.  He couldn&#039;t breathe, his heart pounded in his chest like a blacksmith&#039;s hammer, he slipped out of his cloak, &amp;quot;Wow its hot in here all of a sudden&amp;quot; he thought puzzled. &lt;br /&gt;
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For you see till now Erixx had never shown emotion or known real love....but that was about to change forever.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Erixx&amp;#039;s Theme Song */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
...........And Other Music That Suits His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Erixx&amp;diff=486192</id>
		<title>Erixx</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Erixx&amp;diff=486192"/>
		<updated>2018-04-08T00:53:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Erixx&amp;#039;s Theme Song */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
...........And Other Music That Suit His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Erixx&amp;diff=486191</id>
		<title>Erixx</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Erixx&amp;diff=486191"/>
		<updated>2018-04-08T00:53:01Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;SHANNONT3: /* Erixx&amp;#039;s Theme Song */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Player Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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...........And Other Music That Suit His Unique and Deadly Personality&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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His Torture....  https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE&lt;br /&gt;
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Relization... https://youtu.be/7wtfhZwyrcc&lt;br /&gt;
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She is Life Changing.... https://youtu.be/D61Qeke6h9I&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Player character&lt;br /&gt;
|Player Name=Erixx Voorhees&lt;br /&gt;
|Status=a&lt;br /&gt;
|Race=Human&lt;br /&gt;
|Gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|Guild=Warrior Mage&lt;br /&gt;
|Instance=Prime&lt;br /&gt;
|Relative= Shiriann, Rekon, Mystylaine, Raeyel, Dainera&lt;br /&gt;
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==Description==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Erixx.JPG|300px|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;You see Arcane Deathslinger Erixx Arkarm, Elemental Terror of Elanthia, a Human.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Erixx&#039;s skin has taken on a greenish granite-like sheen, roughening his features and lending him the forbidding appearance of living stone.&lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx has an angular face, dark pupilless eyes and a crooked nose.  His russet-streaked blue-black hair is long and straight, and is worn cropped short on top, longer in the back and sides.  He has tanned skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is slightly under average height for a Human.&lt;br /&gt;
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A black diamond with the words &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; in silver script rests on his forehead, just above his eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
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He appears to be in his prime.&lt;br /&gt;
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He has a tattoo of multicolored elemental flames flowing from symbols resembling arcane sigils, the dark markings beginning at his wrists and spiraling up both arms to his elbows.  Towards his shoulders the fire becomes more pronounced, swirling across his chest into the silhouette of a perched heron.  The bird jealously clutches a bulging gem pouch in its long beak, holding its prize just above the muscles on his shoulder.&lt;br /&gt;
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He is wearing some plate greaves, a well-made blight-ogre cowl, some lumium heavy plate gauntlets, a blue-grey steel staff acid-etched with geometric runes, a lumium ceremonial shield, a midnight black torturer&#039;s sack interlaced with barbed wire,  a supple black leather backpack with a silver skull clasp,  a battered nightsilk duffel bag with a crude silver &amp;quot;Idon Raider&amp;quot; clasp, a pair of blood-red wood fangs, a sigilated platinum ring, a pair of tyrium-studded black boots with ruined soles, a pair of tyrium cufflinks molded into flames, a steely grey cloak lined in deep red velvet bearing the Arkarm family crest, a pair of shadowy black leather pants, an open-collared grey shirt, a lifesculpted glossy ebony durgauldite and tyrium band, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a blue-lacquered ghast skull, a bloodstained leather armband embossed with a large black heron, a blued-steel wrist knife with a golden gryphon-shaped hilt, an expertly folded black silk tie with a gold ram&#039;s head clip, a sooty black firesilk sash fastened by an electrum scarab, some enameled elbow spikes, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, a golden finger claw, a polished silver badge etched with the phrase &amp;quot;I burn with a passion for blazing destruction!&amp;quot;, a brushed platinum ring etched with the emblem of the Idon Raiders, some spiked knuckles,.&lt;br /&gt;
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You affirmed your vows with Shiriann before the gods in the 6th month of Arhat the Fire Lion in the year of the Iron Toad, 424&lt;br /&gt;
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==A Journey Thru the Life of An Elemental Terror==&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Excuse me!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Clearing her throat loudly an Elothean moon mage pushes her way through the crowd. She motions for the crowd to gather round as she pulls a name badge labeled “Sunny” from a pitch-black bag at her waist. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“We are a little behind schedule so I need you all to listen!  The first of the moongates will be opening in a moment, just hurry through and we will get started!”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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A moongate opens up with the flick of her wrist and smiling politely she begins to shove people into the astral gateway. Bewildered cries can barely be heard as the accidental tourists are ushered into the first leg of their trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“There we go,”&#039;&#039; she says as she breaches the portal and the gate collapses behind her. &#039;&#039;“So, sorry for the late start, moons can be temperamental at times, making you wait and all.”&#039;&#039; Waving her hand distractedly she continues, &#039;&#039;“But, enough of that, let’s go, I know you are anxious to get started!&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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The people in the small crowd look from one to the other, no one quite sure what is happening.  Taking note of the towering wall just beyond the trees they realize that they are just outside of the bustling town of Rivercrossing. A run down shack sits, crumbling, at the edge of the woods. &lt;br /&gt;
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Motioning to the deteriorating home, the woman begins speaking in hushed tones.  &#039;&#039;“Beginnings are the best place to start, and we are all children to begin with, so, we are here.  This is his childhood home.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Not everyone is born into a life of luxury, and our hero is no exception.  He was unwanted and neglected, forced to work to support a family that held nothing but disdain for him. His mother attempted to show him kindness, but her husband knew the boy was not his, so he paid the ultimate price at the hands of his step-father.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Nodding solemnly at her audience, and completely ignoring the confused questions directed her way, Sunny begins chanting under her breath.  A moongate opens and the bewildered crowd finds itself being herded through once more.&lt;br /&gt;
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“You people will need to get with the program a little,” she announces with an authoritative nod. &#039;&#039;”Moongate means move, we don’t want to be at this all day.”&#039;&#039;  &lt;br /&gt;
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Now in a dirty alley in Crossing, the tour guide kicks at some of the rubble near her feet before beginning to speak again, &#039;&#039;“So, motherless, the boy was found bloody and beaten, somewhere near here.”&#039;&#039; A shudder rolls through the crowd at the thought of a child in such a place. &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Found guilty of the heinous murder of his wife, the child’s step-father was thrown into prison.  No one in the family claimed the boy, his real father did not know about him, and he was left to the mercy of the kind warrior mage that found him.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;The mage took it upon himself to to bring the boy into the guild, where he learned at the hand of Gauthus.  He was found to be something of a prodigy in elemental magic and combat.  However, his fellow students and mentors alike claim to have felt something dark brewing under the surface of the eager pupil.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Shortly after he turned 18, his step-father was released from prison.  The young man vanished, and his father was found brutally murdered.  His hand was severed and nowhere to be found.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pausing for effect the moon mage looks out at her audience grimly.  Noticing that a couple of people seemed to be attempting to sneak away, she quickly begins spell preparations and conjures a new moongate that appears in front of them.  Hastily shoving people through it, she glances over her shoulder at an approaching guard. Passing through the portal herself, it snaps closed, cutting off the shouts of the angry guardsman. &lt;br /&gt;
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Finding themselves outside the temple in Crossing, the group quickly gathers their dropped belongings before turning their attention back to their guide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Little is known about the young man for quite some time after the death of his father. Rumors of murders and dismemberment were often associated with him, but no one could be sure. He lived in obscurity until he emerged again as a member of the Idon Raiders.  The group thrived, attacking unsuspecting citizens and robbing them of their coin and, frequently, their lives.  They invaded Shard in retribution for not giving Idon the due they felt the god deserved.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“The young mage was a fierce fighter, and gives little regard to his victims.  He waged war on the Illithi Inquisition, decimating them in front of the empath guild leader Annael.  This action resulted in his banning from the guildhall.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“As the Raiders drifted into obscurity, he began to seek out a new place to call home.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Once more a moongate opens and this time the group moves through quicker, if only out of desire to avoid the shoving.  Happy to see that her audience is finally catching on, the moon mage passes through the gate behind them and into the middle of the Promodo Village.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Loyalty is something that the Elemental Terror had begun to value above all else.  He had aligned himself repeatedly with the [[Arkarm Crime Family]], and as the last of the Raiders drifted away, he found a new home at their table.&amp;quot;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;“Quick to act and never one to back away from a fight, the human warrior mage quickly became an integral part of the tight knit family.  His propensity to rain fire from the sky and admirable combat skills gave him a good position within the family, and it was during this time he found out about his family and sought out his half-brother.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Smiling brightly at her captive audience, the enigmatic tour guide realizes that several people are holding their hands in the air awkwardly. &lt;br /&gt;
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A slight woman near the front of the group steps forward when acknowledged.  &#039;&#039;“While this is all very interesting, if you don’t mind, we were all wondering,”&#039;&#039; fidgeting nervously she glances at her fellow travelers before continuing.  &#039;&#039;“... who are you talking about?”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Breaking into a wide grin, Sunny laughs as she announces, &#039;&#039;“Erixx Arkarm, of course.”&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly the air around them takes on an eerie calm, a palpable panic takes hold of the group as the moon mage disappears in a flash of light.  The sky darkens and a rumble rolls from the heavens, just before a rain of fire falls from the sky in a hellish downpour. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Great Balls of Fire, an Artists Rendering==&lt;br /&gt;
depiction of the massacre, Erixx Arkarm &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Erixxshrunk.jpg|center]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==After Arkarm==&lt;br /&gt;
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Like all crime families, the Arkarms came to an end as well.. leaving Erixx to find his way in the Realms again.  Having met his half-brother during the height of his crime filled days he wondered about forging a relationship there.  Badly damaged by the torturous treatment of his step father had warped his young mind, and with the powers gained from his guild he was considered a bit crazy (psycho was the term that was most thrown around in regards to him) though no one dared to say it to his face, he was far to dangerous and volatile. &lt;br /&gt;
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His brother had been the one exception, tell him how it was and actually expressing concern for the path he was on with the Arkarms once they discovered they were related. Though they were at odds when they met, his brother was a &#039;fine upstanding Paladin&#039;, one of the Baron&#039;s best.. if not the best in the Realms.  Erixx had actually heard of him, he was quite the force in the wars, and had been surprised to learn of their common parentage, who&#039;d ever thought a boy from the streets was brother to The Lion of Chadatru, Rekon Rincon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Determining he&#039;d spent enough time in the jails of the Realms, he&#039;d been wanted in every providence, usually at the same time..  usually for multiple murders... he set off to see if family loyalty meant to his brother what it meant to him.......&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Warrants&#039;&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
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Erixx is currently wanted in all provinces&lt;br /&gt;
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*Pilfering&lt;br /&gt;
*Pickpocketing&lt;br /&gt;
*Felony Stealing&lt;br /&gt;
*Murder&lt;br /&gt;
*Assault&lt;br /&gt;
*Hooliganism&lt;br /&gt;
*Endangering the Public&lt;br /&gt;
*Crimes Against the State&lt;br /&gt;
*Aiding and Abetting&lt;br /&gt;
*Forbidden Practices&lt;br /&gt;
*Enemy of the State&lt;br /&gt;
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Looking back, Erixx was glad he&#039;d made the decision to reach out to his brother.  Despite his trepidation, Erixx sought out Rekon and the brothers became close. Rekon helped Erixx get out crime and become a slightly more respectable citizen.  He was no less the viscous psycho killer, but he was far more controlled now... and had for all intents and purposes left that part of his life as his past.  Settling into a routine, that was as odd as it was comforting he finally had the family he never did as a child, he now rarely went on rampages and mostly hunted with his brother or went to spars.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Barren Soul meets a Frozen Heart==&lt;br /&gt;
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== Erixx&#039;s Theme Song==&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you wish you were cool enough to have a perfect theme song... &lt;br /&gt;
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Follow this link! https://youtu.be/04F4xlWSFh0&lt;br /&gt;
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==Artwork Credit==&lt;br /&gt;
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Earlier Artwork by [[Crayzeke]] Arkarm, prodigy.  New Artwork by [[Mystylaine]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>SHANNONT3</name></author>
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