Steel DarKnight

To confirm, The codex required dress only comes into play for a Non combat event (ceremony). The "dress" uniforms were designed so that each rank could be easily reconized and for a little bit of artristy. The effect of this when we once gathered in large numbers was a sight to behold. In combat, and day to day activities, only the "clothing" listed by rank in the codex is required. In your day to day activities including missions, guild hunts, and friendly romps the weapons and armor are for you to chose. The rule being whatever is best for your success. The codex does not, and should not restrict you from playing at your maximum level of ability. As for the bone armor suggestion Lukkan. I believe that yes the bone armor would be most suitable for your class in accordance with Role Play. What we would not seek to do is mandate day to day armor wear. Such would be strictly voluntary. Again, out goal is not to restrict in such away that you must equip yourself with items that lower your ability to succeed. Strength and Honor.

2D, I'll take playability and functionality over eye candy anyday.

Contacted the provider...should be ok..let me empasise should *wink.

Steel slowly slid the amulet over his head, tucking the amulet inside his tunic. Quickly, he made preparations to depart. He replaced his broken blade with one crafted for him by his father. The blade, having seen him through countless battles was the last remnants of his parents that remained. Though well worn and nicked from use, still carried a fine sheen and was still as sharp as the day it was crafted. Steel had yet to find a blade with the same balance and craftsmanship. Stepping out into the chill night air, Steel upon his steed Honor, set forth for the Trinsic moongate. His destination the homes of the Arcane Cohort in Malas. Specifically, he seeked Liz Shue, perhaps her magic would find the answer to the riddle of the amulet. Steel rode swiftly through the night. The masters of the Army of the Sands would know have been informed of the taking of the amulet. They would seek its return. The night itself was bright, with the stars above lighting his path Steel, his senses alert, looked to and fro to seeking a enemy that could appear…. but to his fortune thus far had not. The only sounds, the one of his steeds hooves pounding a steady beat upon the cobblestone road below. The trip itself was swift, his steed setting a relentless pace seemingly sensing the urgency of its master. The moongate itself was just ahead he could see the dull light of it and he clicked his heels against his steed pushing it even more. The dull light of the moongate suddenly glowed bright…… A dark reddish misshapen body stepped forth from the moongate. Its wings flapping slowly it eyed Steel’s approaching form…and hissed loudly. From the moongate yet another form appeared, and another,….and another…..and another. Steel, with shocked expression on his face yelled…. “No! No! No!…No!.” Quickly, he wheeled Honor about seeking to turn back….He knew that the forces before him were more than he could handle alone. His hope, to return to Olympus and gather reinforcements. His hopes were quickly dashed as yet another portal opened behind him. This one having been created by arcane magery. The creatures pouring forth though were the same. Steel recognized these…Gargoyles, Demons, their number countless and awful to behold.… It seemed as if the Abyss itself had emptied in order to stop him. Wheeling Honor about once more Steel knew his only hope lay in reaching the Moongate. Clicking his steeds flanks he urged it forward. Unsheathing his sword he yelled… HONOR! HONOR! Crashing into the evil spawn, he thrust his blade from side to side seeking to clear his way. His pace while quick as first slowed as the evil spawn reached for him, and his steed, seeking to tear them to the ground. With an evil cry the hordes pushed against him. As one would fall, it would be replaced, by another, and another. Steel spared one moment to look towards the moongate… Yet more of the evil spawn poured forth. With a cry of victory, the hordes tore Steel from his mount. Its pitiful cries moving though the air as it was brought down…then silenced Steel himself was covered with blood…his enemies and his own. Although he had quickly leapt to his feet after being demounted, he could not move forward, nor back. The bodies of his foes lay piled about him…along with his shield, having been battered by use. His tunic soon joined the pile as it too failed him. His enemies seemed to increase…… Steel knew at that moment that he has failed and his death was assured. He seeked only to take as many of the Demon spawn with him as he fell. His breath was heavy, his wounds many…he had fought for a time that seemed to be hours. With a rush the enemy brought him down…He felt the chain and the amulet being ripped from his neck…. he had failed. As sudden as it had come, the enemy departed…. Steel slowly pushed a body, skewered by his blade, off of him …and looked about. He saw the last of the enemy move through a portal that had been opened to the side of the moongate. Slowly Steel crawled forward in an attempt to follow. Yet as he looked up one form stepped through portal. Larger yet than the daemons he had fought it was, it wings lay tattered upon its back, its skin a motley grayish brown. Leering down at Steel it spoke. “Foolissssshhhh Mortal……you have failed…The time of your Guardianssssss…issssss over…. Our mastersssss wisssssh your Death.” “Come mortal…..your death awaitssssssss you’sssssss……” Steel slowly rose to his feet. Coughing and spitting blood to the side he spoke……. “I……….Shall……..not……. LOSE!!” ******************************************************* This hunt is based on the full story posted at: The full story (trapped armoy of the sands) Mission meeting at 8:15pm est tonight at Olympus. This time, we ARE truly going to hell. Be prepared Guardians. Strength and Honor.

Steel slowly slid the amulet over his head, tucking the amulet inside his tunic. Quickly, he made preparations to depart. He replaced his broken blade with one crafted for him by his father. The blade, having seen him through countless battles was the last remnants of his parents that remained. Though well worn and nicked from use, still carried a fine sheen and was still as sharp as the day it was crafted. Steel had yet to find a blade with the same balance and craftsmanship. Stepping out into the chill night air, Steel upon his steed Honor, set forth for the Trinsic moongate. His destination the homes of the Arcane Cohort in Malas. Specifically, he seeked Liz Shue, perhaps her magic would find the answer to the riddle of the amulet. Steel rode swiftly through the night. The masters of the Army of the Sands would know have been informed of the taking of the amulet. They would seek its return. The night itself was bright, with the stars above lighting his path Steel, his senses alert, looked to and fro to seeking a enemy that could appear…. but to his fortune thus far had not. The only sounds, the one of his steeds hooves pounding a steady beat upon the cobblestone road below. The trip itself was swift, his steed setting a relentless pace seemingly sensing the urgency of its master. The moongate itself was just ahead he could see the dull light of it and he clicked his heels against his steed pushing it even more. The dull light of the moongate suddenly glowed bright…… A dark reddish misshapen body stepped forth from the moongate. Its wings flapping slowly it eyed Steel’s approaching form…and hissed loudly. From the moongate yet another form appeared, and another,….and another…..and another. Steel, with shocked expression on his face yelled…. “No! No! No!…No!.” Quickly, he wheeled Honor about seeking to turn back….He knew that the forces before him were more than he could handle alone. His hope, to return to Olympus and gather reinforcements. His hopes were quickly dashed as yet another portal opened behind him. This one having been created by arcane magery. The creatures pouring forth though were the same. Steel recognized these…Gargoyles, Demons, their number countless and awful to behold.… It seemed as if the Abyss itself had emptied in order to stop him. Wheeling Honor about once more Steel knew his only hope lay in reaching the Moongate. Clicking his steeds flanks he urged it forward. Unsheathing his sword he yelled… HONOR! HONOR! Crashing into the evil spawn, he thrust his blade from side to side seeking to clear his way. His pace while quick as first slowed as the evil spawn reached for him, and his steed, seeking to tear them to the ground. With an evil cry the hordes pushed against him. As one would fall, it would be replaced, by another, and another. Steel spared one moment to look towards the moongate… Yet more of the evil spawn poured forth. With a cry of victory, the hordes tore Steel from his mount. Its pitiful cries moving though the air as it was brought down…then silenced Steel himself was covered with blood…his enemies and his own. Although he had quickly leapt to his feet after being demounted, he could not move forward, nor back. The bodies of his foes lay piled about him…along with his shield, having been battered by use. His tunic soon joined the pile as it too failed him. His enemies seemed to increase…… Steel knew at that moment that he has failed and his death was assured. He seeked only to take as many of the Demon spawn with him as he fell. His breath was heavy, his wounds many…he had fought for a time that seemed to be hours. With a rush the enemy brought him down…He felt the chain and the amulet being ripped from his neck…. he had failed. As sudden as it had come, the enemy departed…. Steel slowly pushed a body, skewered by his blade, off of him …and looked about. He saw the last of the enemy move through a portal that had been opened to the side of the moongate. Slowly Steel crawled forward in an attempt to follow. Yet as he looked up one form stepped through portal. Larger yet than the daemons he had fought it was, it wings lay tattered upon its back, its skin a motley grayish brown. Leering down at Steel it spoke. “Foolissssshhhh Mortal……you have failed…The time of your Guardianssssss…issssss over…. Our mastersssss wisssssh your Death.” “Come mortal…..your death awaitssssssss you’sssssss……” Steel slowly rose to his feet. Coughing and spitting blood to the side he spoke……. “I……….Shall……..not……. LOSE!!”

Unfortunetly, It appears my service provider has incorrectly credited my account for my online service. Last month as is my norm. I paid for two months of service. At this point I should have a few weeks left. I recieved my billing info today, and the second month was not applied. This means that at this time I am scheduled for cut off tommorow. That is, unless I can contact them and get this resolved. If I cannot, I may be unavailable till Tuesday. If this happens, the events of this weekend may be delayed, or, others will need to step forward to complete. Strength and Honor.

*looks toward the ethereal boards* *wonders who is in the "on deck" circle* Batter up? Strength and Honor.

5 would be excellent Elathiel. I apreciate your willingness to assist in this endeavour! Strength and Honor.

As many folks know, Saturday night has been designated Mission Night. This night is reserved for missions revolving around a RP storyline of the ever moving quest of the Guardians to defeat its foes and carry the name of HONOR thruout the realms. In the past, this was a common occurence, but eventually fell off. One person alone can succeed and continue to orchestrate events for a time, but eventually the ideas dry away...the person burns out..or the events themselves become repetitive. Im sure all can understand how this happens. The consequences of this are many. You have just seen one of them. Inactivity and the resulting fallout. In order to prevent this from happening again, I am looking for Volunteers! Yes, Guardians it is now time for you, whom can, to step up. This is YOUR Guild. I am looking for people to step up and to lead events. Their are a few groundrules to be observed but the list is small. 1- Event must be RP based. (A written story prefered) 2- As of this tme (subject to change) it is NOT to involve Champions. I will not get into why but you may be able to guess with recent history of happenings at champ spawns. Many of you may not feel comfortable with a written story, that is fine...partner up with one whom may be (im willing to help) and give them your ideas....we are a family! As of this time no hunts are planned for this weekend (on purpose). Please feel free to post a interest below. I will look to schedule and reserve a Saturday night for anyone interested. YOU have asked for change. YOU have asked for activities. YOU have asked for FUN!. Now I ask YOU to step up to the plate. The Guild is YOURS and what YOU make of it....No more, no less Strength and HONOR

Next week, on Wenesday the 30th we will be starting the first of what I hope to be a weekly event. THUNT Night! Earwens Thunter will be available for the hunt itself. I would appreciate it if Elathiel could perhaps do some pre work in locating and marking the map locations since this is Earwens weakness. Also, as a guild we should gather our maps together. I myself have a few to donate, but, if this happens weekly...well I hope to make short work of those and will require the guilds charity. Earwens current schedule will rotate...the following week Thunt night will be Thursday...so on and so forth. At times I am certain Earwen will be unavailable...When that happens..Valshea could you step in? The current time is 8pm est. I will repost as the date nears. Strength and Honor

Thank you all for posting, and your willingness to give of yourselves for the betterment of the empire. I understand that Earwen as of now has a conflicted schedule. Once that is resolved *hope thats works out for ya Earwen* Im sure you can shift into the rotation. Valshea, and Elathiel, what are the best nights of the week for you both, excluding Saturday night? *mission night* The goal being that a designated "Treasure hunt" night will be initiated. And in no means do I mean for this to be locked. Events do and will occur in real life that will require modification of game events. Strength and Honor.

In order to facilitate future events, namely, a Treasure hunt night. I would like to ask the membership with treasure hunters in their family to post below. Please post with your alts name, skill, and possible times you would be willing to participate. Remeber the empire is only as strong as the willingness of the membership to participate and I ask that all try to follow the "Good of the many philosopy". Only with everyones support and participation will the Empire prosper as we enter this new age. Oh and yes, I know this has probably been posted before...but again, today is a new age...we start fresh. Strength and Honor.

Many of you have expressed concern over inaccurate titles, misspellings, or promotions granted that were never modified via the stone. This issue is being addressed, but, I would like to have anyone whom falls under these catergories to please post below. This will only help to speed the corrections and to assist us in not inevertly missing someone. This is not the forum to complain about promotion. Nor is it a forum to post about past ills or injustices done. Please have patience as the work is done. We start fresh, the slate is clean. Strength and Honor

At the request of the Council of HONOR, our events for tommorow are to be rescheduled for next week. This change is to allow time for Emperor Logan to become accustomed to his duties and make any modifications he views as needed. Also, it allows the holiday to not be in conflict with the coronation. I ask respectfully that all have patience as these issues are worked out. You have a fair man at the helm, and solid support behind him. It may take time but all things will be resolved per Codex. Strength and Honor.

As a few small words I would like to thank all that supported me and Ballyn. But, we all now stand behind one leader. I am proud to consider this man my Emperor and my friend. I ask that you all have patience as he works into his new duties and have respect for the burden he now carries. Strength and Honor.

As of Seven PM Eastern Standard time the vote is as tallied Logan 17 Steel DarKnight 15 Ballyn 3 Due to the fact that their was no "shown" tie. Thiorks change of vote will not be considered valid. All contraversies, multiple log in votes, change of votes, lack of being able to vote, or any other issues pertaing are now dead. All hail our new liege Emperor Logan Long Live the emperor and the empire he now leads. Strength and Honor

I have expected a controversey over this vote. I could sense its coming since its inception. The change of vote has been ruled on. I feel the ruling was fair. It only makes it more difficult for any to catch up because it stays with the original candidate unless a tie occurs. To have enulled Thiorks vote in total woud've had made the vote, at the time, 13-14 dropping Logan by one. To accept it would have tied the vote. None of this woudve been fair to Logan and discounting Thiork totally woudve been unfair to him.(We also needed a tie beaker to prevent controversy). As far as the "cheating" aspect is concerned. If it is happening, at this point nothing can be done. This was always a possibility and if the vote means as much as that to someone...then it means more to them than to me. Simply put, I have stated that all 3 competitors were nominated for the post. No one pursued it. I believe in my heart none of these 3 would make any moves to alter the voting. I have faith in all whom are nominated to hold the post with HONOR. On one last note, I invite all 35 (at the time of this post) members whom have voted to attend our next few events. I dont believe weve ever had such a crowd. Would be a event to see! Strength and Honor *mod* ooops *kicks comp*

I have expected a controversey over this vote. I could sense its coming since its inception. The change of vote has been ruled on. I feel the ruling was fair. It only makes it more difficult for any to catch up because it stays with the original candidate unless a tie occurs. To have enulled Thiorks vote in total woud've had made the vote, at the time, 13-14 dropping Logan by one. To accept it would have tied the vote. None of this woudve been fair to Logan and discounting Thiork totally woudve been unfair to him.(We also needed a tie beaker to prevent controversy). As far as the "cheating" aspect is concerned. If it is happening, at this point nothing can be done. This was always a possibility and if the vote means as much as that to someone...then it means more to them than to me. Simply put, I have stated that all 3 competitors were nominated for the post. No one pursued it. I believe in my heart none of these 3 would make any moves to alter the voting. I have faith in all whom are nominated to hold the post with HONOR. On one last note, I invite all 35 (at the time of this post) members whom have voted to attend our next few events. I dont believe weve ever had such a crowd. Would be a event to see! Strength and Honor

Ballyn, in the events of this week...the conflicts that will result due to the Holiday slipped from my mind. Obviously everyone whom finds it neccesary to not be avaialble due to RL events are understood. Infact this is the standard for any event. This is a game, Real Life always takes precedence. Unfortunetly due to the "Bug" or "rule" that OSI has placed for archers our Shadow Cohort is left out. We should test xbows when we can to see what affects it would have, and determine if they can be substituted for the archers in our order. Strength and Honor.

This Sunday in lieu of our weekly meeting we will have a Coronation ceremony for the new Emperor. This ceremony will be held at the Northern "Councilers Guild" in Trinsic (Our home town). I will try to have a rune placed in the meeting hall at Olympus for everyones convienance. I am pleased to announce that after this event to Celebrate we will be holding our first Jousting Tournement. (Guild members only) Please review the post regarding the ruleset listed elsewere and post a reply below to indicate your interest. I will put together a brackets. The winnings for the victor are yet to be determined but, I am considering, (with the agreement of other senior members) a title change to "PGoH Jousting Champion" or something of that affect until the next "official" tourney. This I hope will be held monthly. Strength and Honor.

Last eve, many of us enjoyed a round of Jousting in the Imperial Jousting Hall at Olympus. In conjunction with Doddz who introduced me to this event, we have put together a set of guidelines in order to promote this activity. Jousting Procedure. 1) Each contestant will take position at either end of the Jousting hall. 2) Each contestant will use a “use best weapon skill” lance. 3) The referee will start the match with the words “JOUST!” 4) Upon the start of the match each combatant will charge in an attempt to dismount his opponent. 5) The charge will continue until one or both combatants are dismounted. 6) A point is awarded for the winner, both combatants are awarded points if there is a dual dismount 7) The match will pause until the dismounted party or parties are remounted and each combatant has returned to his position in the Hall. 8) Repeat. General rules and guidelines. 1) Each combatant must carry a Lance (use best weapon skill) and Shield. 2) Outside interference is not allowed. 3) The audience is to be silent until the actual Joust is commenced. 4) Only the 2 combatants and the referee are to be in the area of combat. 4) General courtesy and common sense are to rule the day. 5) Only Horses are to be used as a mount. 6) The match winner is decided by the best 6 out of 10. 9) The referee’s ruling is final and the referee has the right to penalize or disqualify a competitor due to any rule violation or unsportsmanlike conduct. Again, I would like to thank Doddz whom explained this ruleset to me and wrote the initial draft. I have just revised and posted. Strength and Honor

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This week, I am proud to say that as a guild, we have gathered each nite to work, hunt, and play together. It has been an age since this has occured last. I would like to thank everyone for attending and for your cooperation and patience with me. The future rests in you my friends. All of you have the power to faciltate events, change, and fun for the membership. The future and the empire resides with you Tommorow night is the last scheduled hunt of my small reign. I hope to see everyone attend whom can. Sunday a coronation will be held to crown our next Emperor. *chants* Long live the Emperor!!!!!!!!!! Strength and Honor

Yes, exactly Triston...excellent points. Back to buisness. Unfortunetly, Thiork unless the voting changes dramatically your change of vote ties the count (one away from Logan, one added to Steel). The guild itself has faced enough controversey over the past weeks and I wish not to have any more incidents over this vote. I am honored by your comments and the fact that you remember favorably the time when for all intents and purposes I stepped up and assumed the leadership role. I am HONORed that this time rests fondly in your memory. It was a learning expierence for me. But, as the others would Im sure say, We seek only to serve and protect the Empire. I did not seek this position activley nor will I allow the oppurtunity to lead the empire into its next age change my views of fairness and Honor. I am simply honored to have recieved the support I have. My ruling as Emperor pro-temp this week is as follows: Thiorks change of vote will only count if at the end of voting there is a true tie. At that point it will be the tie breaker. (Which was never considered and gives us the answer if it should arise) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leadership is not granted by title. True leaders are what they are regardless. A title is awarded after the fact. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Strength and Honor.

Addition - as asked The role of the Dread Cohort. The Necromancer can be of assitance in several ways and adds a new aspect to the HONOR wall. oF course there are varieties of subclasses of the Necro, which I have listed. Warrior Necro. 1) Front wall (see melee tactics) 2) Go to 3 pure Necro Mage/Necro 1) See Magi directions above. Pure Necro 1) A pure Necro can provide the offensive punch that the Magi must reserve for healing. As well as bringing to undeath the fallen enemy to provide extra punch. A Necro without magery should use his ability to cast direct attack spells on the enemy. Strength and Honor