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Gathering of Blades
  
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==Vladamire Abjur==
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The Gathering of Blades Guild (known simply as "The Gathering") is a collection of nobles interested in proving their skill in the noble art of single combat in the Colonies. Guild members, known as Blades, can frequently be found near the islands academies attempting to climb the Gatherings ranks and achieve fame as a Champion.
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(Warrior/Diplomat) Minister of Offense, Ambassador to other realms, and knight in the service of Outer Tilog City in Outer Tilog among the Colonies under Duke Angus. Formerly Viscount of Bode Batura, Martial of the M.C.C.T. of Outer Tilog and knight in the service of Outer Tilog City in Outer Tilog among the Colonies under Duke Angus.
 
  
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The younger of the Abjur Brothers, Vladamire Abjur is considered a fool by some and a brilliant tactician and ambassador by others. "Silver tongued snake" is a term tossed around frequently when discussing this Hilly Holes native. His plotting lost Outer Tilog city, the capital of his realm, yet an overwhelmingly large number of the other nobles still keep him in office, so he's obviously suited to Outer Tilog politics. He spearheaded the peace agreement between Outer Tilog and Lukon, and helped forge the long standing and close alliance between Outer Tilog and the Assassin Guild. Rumor has it that several realms have interest in recruiting him despite his Tilogian nature. He became ennobled after a stint as clerk and receptionist of the Ministry of Entertainment & Tourism, where he became intimately familiar with Outer Tilog law and mace use.
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He's best known for his Cult of The Eye (a slavishly loyal sub-sect cult of the Apostles of the Abyss who worship a specific unknown Daemon that he rules over as a pseudo-messiah figure and uses as spies and shock troopers) and the large number of bloodless bodies found by Giblot looters in his mansion in OTC. No Giblot soldier has dared enter that building since. He is believed to practice the dark arts of Daemonology and Necromancy with wild abandon and is a strong supporter of the Apostles of the Abyss, being one of the founding (non-priestly) members of that religion.  Rumors persist that Vladamire is a member of the undead, a vampire, but no solid evidence has yet turned up.
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*Arbitrator rulings are final.
  
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His form is tall and thin and ghostly pale, often draped in a heavy black mantle even on warm days for protection from the sun, he wears the "purple helmut" of his office reluctantly due to it's size and ornateness, and in times of battle frequently wears brigandine armor for protection. He's never seen without his scythe, his preferred weapon. He wears his dark hair long and lose and is notable for his elongated canines, which are always visible when he speaks or smiles.
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*All challenges are to be made at academies using proper protection and equipment as Training Matches. Our interest is displaying technique and skill, not unduly shedding noble blood.
  
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==Aramon Abjur==
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*Gaining or losing rank within The Gathering is done thusly:
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(Warrior/Hero) Currently Count of Hulaferd in the service of Assassins. Formerly a knight in the service of Alebad City in Alebad among the Colonies under Sir Eugene II Woodford, Duke of Alebad. Formerly a knight in the service of Ibyp in Taselak on SEI under Lady Lindsy.
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**Aspirants can challenge anyone of the Guild save Arbitrators. Victory gains them rank (up to "Ranked Blade") and defeat loses them rank (down to "Neophyte Blade").
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**Honored Blades can challenge anyone of the Guild save Arbitrators, but only victory or Defeat against other Honored Blades or Champions changes their rank.
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**Named Champions (Ex: "Champion of Wetham Duchy") can challenge anyone of the Guild save Arbitrators, but only Defeat by a Renowned Blade of the named group (Ex: a Renowned Blade whose a noble of Wetham Duchy) loses them rank. In addition, Champions defeated by such Renowned Blades are reduced to Known Blade rank.
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**The Grand Champion can challenge anyone of the Guild save Arbitrators, but only Defeat by a Named Champion loses him/her rank. In addition, Grand Champions defeated by Named Champions are reduced to Known Blade rank.
  
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The older of the Abjur Brothers, Aramon Abjur believes in an idealized form of honor, so much so that as a young man he fled his birthplace of Outer Tilog and grew up on South East Island in Taselak where he was raised to knighthood. A proud warrior, his skill with the sword often saw him in the forefront of Taselak's push outward after Ikalak betrayed Toren when they had Taselak all but defeated.
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*Use of the title "Champion" within the guild is strictly controlled. A Member calling themselves a Champion of a region or type that is not unrecognized by the guild (ex: "Champion of Keplerstan") will face demotion and/or expulsion from the Gathering at the Arbitrators discretion. Religious or Governmental titles (ex: "Champion of the Light") will be tolerated but strongly advised against use within Gathering related messaging. Religions interested in vetting a recognized martial champion of the faith are welcome to contact the Arbitrators.
  
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As a member of Taselak, one of his last acts in her service (and one of the last acts of the war) was to loot the vaults of her enemy in Ikalak City bare before the island sunk, only just escaping being swallowed up by the waves himself with a bag stuffed with gold tucked under one arm. As part of Alebad, he fought her longtime foes Lukon and Oritolon in the field and on her walls, suffering several wounds for his trouble. When Craft Titanus, then Judge of Alebad, insulted his bravery and honor when Aramon counciled finding a peaceful resolution to their war, Aramon slew him in a duel, striking the judge for several minor wounds before slaying him with one terrific blow. After Alebad City fell, he moved north and joined the realm of the Assassins, where he now serves and has taken part in several successful campaigns under that banner. Most recently, he has served as Count of Hulaferd (several times) in the Guild's attempt to tame the wild people there.
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*Failure to meet an agreed upon challenge without good cause may, at the Arbitrators discretion, result in a loss of rank.
  
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Aramon typically wields a long heavy cavalry saber in battle and when dueling, and his face and massive body are covered in ritualistic scars and tattoos that he prefers not to speak of and often covers in warpaint, making him look more like a savage than civilized noble, an impression reinforced by his filed teeth. He has dark hair like his brother, but wears it in a mass of braids. Like most Outer Tilogian born nobles Aramon is a cannibal, but he restrains his urge for human flesh and reserves it for foes he's slain in battle (and the occasional rebellious peasant he caught himself).
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*Blades and Arbitrators are expected to act as befitting their station when interacting with other members of The Gathering. Rivalries are fine, but acting improperly may, at the Arbitrators discretion, result in a loss of rank or expulsion.
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*There will be a minimum of two Arbitrators (or three, if the Founder is no longer a member) plus an additional Arbitrator added for every ten members in The Gathering. Arbitrators are tasked with upholding the Rules of The Gathering and insuring that records regarding challenges are kept up to date. If a consensus can not be reached by the Arbitrators regarding a breach of the  rules, the Founder can cast the deciding vote. Otherwise the Founder has no say in Arbitrator decisions.
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*Blades are encouraged to promote The Gathering and wear the guild badge, both as an invitation to challenge to members and as a warning to nonmembers.
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*Protecting your honor protects the Guild's, likewise protecting The Gathering's honor protects yours, failure to protect either shames both.
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=Ranks=
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*Senior Ranks
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The Senior Ranks of the Gathering include the Founder, the Arbitrators, The Grand Champion, and the Champions of those duchies that house a guildhouse or whose Duke/Duchess wish a recognized champion (collectively known as "Named Champions").
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**Founder
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**Arbitrator
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**Grand Champion
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**Champion of Lukon Duchy
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**Champion of Portion Duchy
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**Champion of Wetham Duchy
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*Full Member Ranks
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Full Members of the guild (known collectively as "Ranked Blades" or "honored Blades") are those nobles whose skill have elevated them above the bulk of the membership. These nobles
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# Renowned Blade
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# Known Blade
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# Veteran Blade
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# Skilled Blade
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# Ranked Blade
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*Aspirant Ranks
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The Aspirants (known collectively as simply "Blades", or "Unranked Blades", a misnomer) are made up of those nobles new to the guild, those who have yet to make an impression, and those having a streak of bad luck.
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# Journeyman Blade
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# Blade
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# Apprentice Blade
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# Acolyte Blade
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# Neophyte Blade

Revision as of 04:42, 12 October 2012

Gathering of Blades

The Gathering of Blades Guild (known simply as "The Gathering") is a collection of nobles interested in proving their skill in the noble art of single combat in the Colonies. Guild members, known as Blades, can frequently be found near the islands academies attempting to climb the Gatherings ranks and achieve fame as a Champion.

Rules

  • Arbitrator rulings are final.
  • All challenges are to be made at academies using proper protection and equipment as Training Matches. Our interest is displaying technique and skill, not unduly shedding noble blood.
  • Gaining or losing rank within The Gathering is done thusly:
    • Aspirants can challenge anyone of the Guild save Arbitrators. Victory gains them rank (up to "Ranked Blade") and defeat loses them rank (down to "Neophyte Blade").
    • Honored Blades can challenge anyone of the Guild save Arbitrators, but only victory or Defeat against other Honored Blades or Champions changes their rank.
    • Named Champions (Ex: "Champion of Wetham Duchy") can challenge anyone of the Guild save Arbitrators, but only Defeat by a Renowned Blade of the named group (Ex: a Renowned Blade whose a noble of Wetham Duchy) loses them rank. In addition, Champions defeated by such Renowned Blades are reduced to Known Blade rank.
    • The Grand Champion can challenge anyone of the Guild save Arbitrators, but only Defeat by a Named Champion loses him/her rank. In addition, Grand Champions defeated by Named Champions are reduced to Known Blade rank.
  • Use of the title "Champion" within the guild is strictly controlled. A Member calling themselves a Champion of a region or type that is not unrecognized by the guild (ex: "Champion of Keplerstan") will face demotion and/or expulsion from the Gathering at the Arbitrators discretion. Religious or Governmental titles (ex: "Champion of the Light") will be tolerated but strongly advised against use within Gathering related messaging. Religions interested in vetting a recognized martial champion of the faith are welcome to contact the Arbitrators.
  • Failure to meet an agreed upon challenge without good cause may, at the Arbitrators discretion, result in a loss of rank.
  • Blades and Arbitrators are expected to act as befitting their station when interacting with other members of The Gathering. Rivalries are fine, but acting improperly may, at the Arbitrators discretion, result in a loss of rank or expulsion.
  • There will be a minimum of two Arbitrators (or three, if the Founder is no longer a member) plus an additional Arbitrator added for every ten members in The Gathering. Arbitrators are tasked with upholding the Rules of The Gathering and insuring that records regarding challenges are kept up to date. If a consensus can not be reached by the Arbitrators regarding a breach of the rules, the Founder can cast the deciding vote. Otherwise the Founder has no say in Arbitrator decisions.
  • Blades are encouraged to promote The Gathering and wear the guild badge, both as an invitation to challenge to members and as a warning to nonmembers.
  • Protecting your honor protects the Guild's, likewise protecting The Gathering's honor protects yours, failure to protect either shames both.

Ranks

  • Senior Ranks

The Senior Ranks of the Gathering include the Founder, the Arbitrators, The Grand Champion, and the Champions of those duchies that house a guildhouse or whose Duke/Duchess wish a recognized champion (collectively known as "Named Champions").

    • Founder
    • Arbitrator
    • Grand Champion
    • Champion of Lukon Duchy
    • Champion of Portion Duchy
    • Champion of Wetham Duchy
  • Full Member Ranks

Full Members of the guild (known collectively as "Ranked Blades" or "honored Blades") are those nobles whose skill have elevated them above the bulk of the membership. These nobles

  1. Renowned Blade
  2. Known Blade
  3. Veteran Blade
  4. Skilled Blade
  5. Ranked Blade
  • Aspirant Ranks

The Aspirants (known collectively as simply "Blades", or "Unranked Blades", a misnomer) are made up of those nobles new to the guild, those who have yet to make an impression, and those having a streak of bad luck.

  1. Journeyman Blade
  2. Blade
  3. Apprentice Blade
  4. Acolyte Blade
  5. Neophyte Blade
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