The Suncrown Order

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

About Us

 * Name: The Suncrown Order
 * Theme: An officially recognised Order centered around the self-empowerment of the denizens of Quel'Thalas and the security of interests abroad
 * Recruitment Status: Open
 * Contacts: Arramar, Cersei, Shiraiyas
 * PVE: Yes
 * PVP: Yes

IC Background
Following the destruction of the mystical Sunwell at the hands of the traitor-prince Arthas Menethil of Lordaeron, the fabled high elves of Quel'Thalas withdrew into a lethargy of mourning and loss. Renamed blood elves in honour of their fallen kin, the ancient race vowed to avenge what the Scourge had wrought upon their homeland. Master Faroth'arn Oakwarden, a former instructor at the grand academies of Silvermoon and one of few living descendants of the Oakwarden lineage (A line of nobles, extending back to the ancient kaldorei civilisation and the highborne ten thousand years ago), founded The Suncrown Conclave alongside three other influential visionaries who together swore an oath to prevent another atrocity from nearly destroying the elves; be it by the dark hand of the Lich King, or by the arrogance and blindness of the elves themselves. Masters Oakwarden and Lightwhisper continued to struggle after a disastrous incursion into Crystalsong Forest claimed the lives of one of the four founders and the lives of many more followers, almost one year ago when the campaign to banish the Lich King began.

Lethargy wrapped its dire tendrils around the hearts of the Conclave as pressures after the defeat of the Lich King took their toll upon the wizened Faroth'arn. After hearing of his illness, Lord Arramar Oakwarden, himself distraught over the inactivity of both the Regent Lord and his uncle, began setting down plans to organise the construction of an officially recognised replacement for Farotharn's poorly organised followers; spurred on by his wife and companion, Cersei. Beginning with the search for a sponsor amongst the infamous blood knights, Arramar sought to recruit Master Shiraiyas Lightwhisper to his cause. Spurring the old master to propose to Lady Liadrin that a small, self-sustainable contingent of knights work alongside the noble's new project, Arramar's gambit was rewarded with precisely what he required. For his dilligent service and his new pledge to lead the group of knights attached to the Suncrown Order, Shiraiyas was elevated to the level of blood knight champion. With the Order steadily drawing capable warriors to its banner, and now with the important addition of heavy armour and healing abilities, Arramar began what his uncle had not the strength nor the will to do...

Quel'Thalas would surge to a glorious victory, and he, Lord Arramar Oakwarden, would lead the charge.

OOC Background
Theme

The Suncrown Order is a devoutly traditional and authoritarian blood elf organisation under Lord Arramar Oakwarden. Based in the kingdom of Quel'Thalas, the majority of its workings centre around the protection and renewal of the high land. The Order extends its reach to the outside world, travelling abroad when the interests of the sin'dorei demand it. Cordial relations are kept with the forsaken undead, whose emmissaries in Silvermoon City meet with Lord Oakwarden each week.

Lord and Lady Oakwarden present a focus upon culture and tradition. Where the Order protects Quel'Thalas, it also re-invigorates it with celebrations, festivals and the monthly Elrendar Tournament which is opened to the Horde as a whole. Allies from within the Horde may settle their curiosity about the elves, or enlist their assistance through the Order.

Simply put, the Order is a well-rounded organisation aiming at influencing all aspects of the kingdom of Quel'Thalas, and delivering a funnel of strong resistance against the enemies who would bring it down.

[Member of the Horde Council]

Mission Statement

We define ourselves as a heavy-roleplaying guild in light of our aims to provide good quality roleplay in a blood elven setting, adhering to the lore and what it tells us about this ancient and proud race. We have the most difficult of tasks on the Horde in attempting to distinguish ourselves as a respectable group of eager roleplayers amongst the widely shunned and steriotyped blood elf roleplayers that are infamous for being regarded by others as sub-standard. We want to have an effect and provide a stable atmosphere for roleplayers who desire to roleplay without the stigma attached to a race with so much potential.

In aiming to achieve these goals, we are in regular contact with ,  and , the three other main race-orientated roleplaying guilds of Steamwheedle Cartel. We are a blood elf project, but we are also a Horde project, we cannot stress that enough. It also must be stressed that many characters will likely not suit the strict regime and ruleset of the Suncrown Order. Nonetheless, understanding this fact, we welcome open contact with roleplayers who would still like to keep in touch with us and take part in our activities outside of the guild.

Quel'Thalas
Silvermoon City: Primarily centred in the capital city, the Suncrown Order's operations all trace back to their origins in the Hall of Resolution. The Hall of Resolution, often shortened to 'the great hall', is the central domain of the Order. Situated on the Royal Exchange, it offers a well-connected and easily located sanctuary close to the many banks and merchants of the city. It possesses a small personal armoury, currently under partial-construction to expand the stockpile of weaponry and equipment. In one corner stands the small Shrine of the Sun, a place of contemplation and rememberance.

Within its walls lies a veritable mountain of records and and parchment; detailed documents of each individual in the service of the Order, ranging from their history, service and unique traits and abilities. Lord Oakwarden prides himself on ensuring that the right individuals are selected for the right tasks.

''((Note: The building in the Royal Exchange is merely a representation of the Hall of Resolution that for obvious reasons cannot be shown in game, in a similar manner that the large town of Goldshire is only represented by an inn, a blacksmith and a house. We do not hold any claim to the building, although we ask that if we happen to be roleplaying in the building that you respect we were there first. Likewise we will extend the same curtesy if we happen to encroach upon roleplay not of our own.))''

The manor of House Oakwarden provides brief respite each week for the burdened leaders of the Order. Enlisting the use of hand-picked and trustworthy servitors, the Order will conduct the creation of certain assignments at the manor and have them delivered to its members.

Ranks

 * Patriarch: The undisputed leader of the Order. The patriarch oversees all operations undertaken by the Order and has the final word on key decisions regarding administrative details, matters of the Horde, and military engagements. The patriarch is often the first and last to greet officials from the Regent Lord and the other races.
 * Advisory Council: Often referred to as "councillors", or by their respective personal titles, the members of the Suncrown Advisory Council assist the patriarch in the long list of duties attended to by the Order. Each seat on the council is possessed by an individual of great merit and respect who hold positions of leadership and influence within the Order. By virtue of position, the blood knight dignitary, heading the nominal task group awarded to Arramar's strong pledge, sits upon the council; however his/her role is minimal in true Order affairs.


 * Sunsworn: The sunsworn are the elite and veteran retainers who have been deemed worthy to formally swear their allegience under the setting thalassian sun in a ritual of honour and duty. The sunsworn represent the cream of the crop and it is a position rewarded to those individuals who are seen to embody everything that the Order stands for.


 * Retainer: Fully fledged standing members of the Order. The Suncrown retainer is a versatile and well-rounded warrior. Wielding arcane magic, light elven blades or the famed archery skills of this proud race, the retainer is able to adapt to a variety of situations and work alongside the numerous skills of his brethren. From this point and above, Guild members officially represent our Guild both in IC and OOC interaction. We expect you'll uphold our reputation and hopefully improve it with a respectful manner. Full members are privy to just about all our roleplay events and gatherings.


 * Initiate: The young, the inexperienced or simply the unproven who await a chance to earn honour within the eyes of their peers and officially join the Suncrown Order. This stage is a "judgement phase" and your actions do not represent the views and beliefs of the guild, however we expect you to adhere to our standards of roleplay and maturity. Along with an array of subtle tests, initiates will eventually finish their judgement period and undergo the Trial of Initiation. Should the initiate succeed he will join the ranks of the retainers and the Order itself. Should the initiate fail, he will be cast out, and the struggle will continue without them. We appreciate it if recruits don't pester us on when they are going to be promoted. There is no set time for the trial period, and it will end when we believe it is time.

Blood Knights
The blood knight dignitary, Champion Shiraiyas Lightwhisper, heads the detachment of knights and adepts that assist the Suncrown Order in pursuing its most challenging goals. His request, granted by Lady Liadrin, has resulted in Arramar's desire for armoured support and healing abilities to bolster the productivity and efficiency of the Order to be fulfilled. Already sworn of one order, the blood knights are unable to pledge themselves to another, and such they have no legitimate influence upon Suncrown. Likewise, Lord Oakwarden's requests must pass through Champion Lightwhisper if they are to have any authority. Thus, the training and handling of blood knight affairs remains in their own hands.


 * Champion:


 * Master:


 * Knight:


 * Adept: As blood knights initiates are too inexperienced to venture from the complete oversight of the knight-lords, Champion Lightwhisper will accept only adepts and above. Adepts, still below true blood knights, will recieve training from the Champion. They will undergo their own trials seperate from the Suncrown Order and be elevated after a consultation with the knight-lords.

A helpful quote:

''Q: The Blood Knights of Silvermoon lack direction. None of them were seen in Northrend, and it is very unclear whether the Order still exists, or if it's been disbanded. It's also very unclear where the Blood Knights obtain their power, now. It used to be the Naaru, but then... remnants of the naaru. Surely these remnants are all but tapped now. Do we obtain power from the Sunwell?''

''A: As of the end of the Burning Crusade expansion, blood elves who wield the Light do so through the power of the renewed Sunwell. It is a harmonious relationship, no longer one of discord caused by the blood elves' attempts to bend the Light to their will, which will likely have a positive effect on blood elf society in the long run. Look forward to updates that reflect this change in the Silvermoon and Blood Knight quests.''

Uniform
The Suncrown Order possesses its own well-stocked armoury within the Hall of Resolution which supplies the retainers with weaponry, armour and enchanted items. As the blood elves, as a race, are lithe and agile warriors, the armour and weaponry supplied within the armoury is light and flexible, unlike the heavy plate worn by the blood knights. The blood knights themselves don armour provided to them by the Blood Knight Order.


 * Initiate:


 * Retainer:

Membership
Our application system works through our forum. Please take time to read our application guide and the relevant forum threads alongside it which will help you in understanding exactly what we are seeking and the undertaking that joining the Suncrown Order entails.

http://s1.zetaboards.com/Suncrown/index/

Patriarch

 * [[File:BloodElf_male.gif]]Lord Arramar Oakwarden

Advisory Council

 * [[File:BloodElf_female.gif]]Lady Cersei Oakwarden


 * [[File:BloodElf_male.gif]]Champion Shiraiyas Lightwhisper

Suncrown Retainer

 * [[File:BloodElf_male.gif]]Retainer Athanas Dawnblade


 * [[File:BloodElf_female.gif]]Retainer Mirithe Springleaf


 * [[File:BloodElf_female.gif]]Retainer Aerila Suntalon


 * [[File:BloodElf_female.gif]]Retainer Haeleth Sungreeter


 * [[File:BloodElf_male.gif]]Retainer Elderren Everreave


 * [[File:BloodElf_male.gif]]Retainer Arris Oakwarden

Initiate

 * [[File:BloodElf_male.gif]]Initiate Veranas Flameweave


 * [[File:BloodElf_male.gif]]Knight Aerthal Dawnbreaker


 * [[File:BloodElf_female.gif]]Initiate Yeonara Duskbow