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
 * 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 the struggle after a disastrous incursion into Crystalsong Forest which claimed the lives of one of the four founders and the lives of many followers, almost one year ago when the campaign to banish the Lich King began.

However, lethargy once again claimed the hearts of the Conclave as numerous 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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Patriarch

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

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