Guild:The Avidus

"Thessse are curiouss times, plaguess, wars and the bickering among many factionsss have made it hard for the natural order to be ass it should be, for the strong lead and the to weak follow. Power iss not for everyone, but I can see that you are one who are fit for it. Are you willing to take it? Then join usss, the Avidus, with uss you will find what you sseek. We are everywhere, controlling, pulling the sstrings that will raise from the masses or cast you down amongsst the maggotss. We have the meanss for you to reach your goal."

-Apothecary Alistus of the Avidus.

The purpose of the guild is to provide its members with a powerbase, it takes care of its own. Power, influence, magic and gold are a few of the things that the guild offers to its members, at least to those with the will to take it. Those with a strong will and the wit to use it will rise high within the guild´s ranks, members have to rely on themselves to prove their loyalty and worth. Any signs of weakness are frowned upon and can easily lead to death.

Not everyone are recruited for their intellect or magical prowess (and be not fooled, due to the nature of the main founder those with knowledge of the arcane are more likely to be contacted), many are recruited to perform certain jobs for the guild. Be it as a soldier or assassin, or a diplomat or perhaps spy, the Avidus find uses for all of its members.

A fair warning, the guild does not look down upon betrayal, as long as it doesn´t harm the guild as a whole, so one should be careful with whom she trusts, it may be that one is only used for someone else to gain more influence.

To gain a patron, the favor of a higher ranking member, can greatly enhance ones rise to glory. A vouch of confidence of, lets say an Archon, would perhaps shorten the time one spends as an Initiate, the patron might also grant his favored "client" monetary aid or arcane knowledge and there by increasing the influence of said client. The patron of-course expects a degree of loyalty from the client, and rightfully so. To betray ones patron is, unlike the case of betraying another member, seen as extraordinary vile and can result in dire consequences. Who would like to work or place any trust in someone who apparently can´t show even the least bit of gratitude?

The Council (the Artifex and the Primogen) meets when the need arise to discuss the guild´s future and the path it should take, no-one except the Council members and those specifically invited are to attend, all intruders are killed.

Titles:

Artifex: The leader, rules the guild together with the Primogen in the Council. The Artifex can honor anyone with a promotion, but also dishonor them with a demotion. The Artifex is the only one who can bestow the honor to become a Primogen. The Artifex also recruits new members, he is allowed to use the guilds resources to further the guild´s plans. The Artifex may call for a Council meeting, and are the one presiding over the order there. All members are to follow the Artifex´s orders.

Primogen: Members who have proven to be invaluable to the guild, they rule the guild together with the Artifex. Are allowed to do everything that the Artifex can with the exception of making anyone Primogen or Archon. All members (except the Artifex) are expected to follow the Primogen´s orders except if the Artifex would interfere.

Archon: A judge and inquistor, he/she can investigate and apprehend anyone suspected for treason against the Avidus. Enforcers, Shades and Arcanists are to follow her/his orders.

Speaker: A diplomat and recruiter. The speakers whisper in the dark places in search for people with the right mind or assests to join the guild. They are also the ones sent to make first contact with potential allies. Enforcers, Shades and Arcanists are to follow her/his orders. Steward: The Steward wanders the world in search of artifacts and other items that can prove useful to the guild. Enforcers, Shades and Arcanists are to follow her/his orders.

Executor: The excutor takes care of the more violent issues of the guild, taking care of problems permanently. Enforcers, Shades and Arcanists are to follow her/his orders.

Enforcer: Soldiers and similar people are assigned here. (Normal title after initiate.)

Shade: Those that work in the shadows are assigned here. (Normal title after initiate.)

Arcanist: Everyone skilled in the use of magic and such are assigned here (including priests). (Normal title after initiate.)

Initiate: A newly joined member who have yet to gain the organization´s full trust.

Traitor: Someone who have betrayed the organization, will most likely to be hunted down and killed.

Members:

Artifex: Alistus "the Apothecary".

Primogen:

Archon:

Vicar

Speaker:

Steward:

Executor: Charles Thornop

Enforcer:

Shade:

Arcanist:

Initiate:

Traitor:

In-Character Rules:

1: The first rule of the Avidus is; You do not talk about the Avidus. the secret must be kept. Only Speakers and Council members are to whisper in the right ear, would it prove to have been misplaced trust consequences will be grave.

2: All members are be loyal to the guild first and foremost.

3: All members are to respect the chain of command, order has to be absolute.

4: All members are to hone their skills as to be useful to the guild.

5: All members are to create bonds with potential allies, remember the first rule when doing so.

6: All members are to never try to leave the guild, a penalty of death are decreed upon traitors.

Out Of Character Rules:

1: All members are to have read the server Rules and agree to them (this everyone should have done of course).

2: Members are expected to try to be an examples for others to follow role-play wise.

Out Of Character Information:

This isn´t a guild in the In-Game sense, we are strictly an "IC-Guild, a channel may or may not be added depending on RP. This means that any member of the guild can also be part of other organizations (it is in fact encouraged) as long as they remain loyal to the guild. Of course we, other members, are not mind-readers so we can only theorize about where your loyalty lies, which is great really... as long as you don´t give the Archon the wrong picture, that could get nasty to say the least.

The guild strives to gain control, control over everything. But not in the way many others do, no they do not have open wars or large castles, instead they remain behind the scene, watching and manipulating the kings, queens and leaders of the world. The guild looks mostly to people with certain qualities, such as arcane prowess, wealth, high rank or perhaps excetional skill in some area. Even though the guild is supposed to be a secret it may be that rumors will leak out, rumors that surely will help recruit new members with it´s promises of power and wealth.

The guild´s titles will be increased if we gain enough members, there will be some added for esteem and others for different purposes as things unfold. The Enforcer, Shade and Arcanist titles are only a step on a long stair, I aim to have most members on one of the Archon or other similar posts with specific "work fields" and to hand out titles as rewards for good/extraordinary work. Also, some titles will have more than one bearer.

If you have a character that would be interested to join, PM me (Nostra) or talk to me In-Game (Alistus or Raef members will only be accepted on an IC basis, the creation of members already in the guild is accepted but be kind and talk to me first. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. "Remember, the only thing necessary for our triumph is for others to do nothing..."