Blades of the Phoenix

Members of the Blood Knights, the Farstriders, and the Magisters have all come together under one banner. Together, they have signed what is known to their order as ‘The Phoenix Accord’; An agreement to treat one and other equally as one force. The protection of Quel’thalas and her people are the main goal. Blades of the Phoenix operates as three separate groups under one banner, maintaining the individuality of each even when they come together, fighting side by side in defense of their homeland.

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• Phoenix Ranking Structure •

The ranking structure of Blades of the Phoenix will vary from division to division. What this means is, each individual group will have ranks for your character to ICly move through, adding to character development as they are promoted. Because of limited space, the actual number of ranks is limited.

The available ranks within the physical guild structure are as follows:

Knight-Lord • Ranger-Lord • Lord-Magister

“The Leaders.”

These three ranks hold the same level of responsibility. They are saved for the three Co-Gleads and will not be offered to the player base at large. These are the main division leaders and the men and women whom all members answer to.

Archon

“The Most Trusted”

Archons are those who have not only excelled within the Blades and shown themselves capable, loyal and true but they have captured the trust of their respective Lords. These members are those who help put the ideas and tasks of their order into motion and council their Lords on what they may also think of the progress of their people.

Phoenix Captain

“The Elite”

Those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Those who have shown not only pride for their people but for the Blades of the Phoenix. The leaders, the loyal, and the true. These brave men and women have been commended for their contributions to their respective orders and are elevated above the rest as the elite force of the Blades of the Phoenix.

Phoenix Guard

“The Body of the Phoenix”

Those who achieve the rank of Phoenix Guard make up the majority of the Blades. Not only have they gone through their trials as a recruit, but they have also proven their worth and prowess to their order enough that they are deemed worthy to become a brother or sister in arms.

Phoenix Blade

“The Trialed”

The Blades are those who are fresh from their recruitment phase and have been given the opportunity to join the order properly. It is during each members time in the Phoenix Blade that they might focus on training, apprenticing or simply proving to their colleagues that they are worthy for the title of Guard and be given the equal footing to their orders that those before them have attained and continue to uphold.

Recruit

“The Unknown”

A recruit is new to the order in its entirety and these first weeks of their time under the banner determine whether or not they are determined worthy of the honor of becoming a Blade and potentially achieving the position of Phoenix Guard. It is this time that they are expected to get to know their prospective colleagues, make themselves and their intentions known to their desired orders Lords and prepare for the difficult but fulfilling journey ahead.

Auxiliary

“Allies in Arms”

Not everyone wants to dedicate themselves entirely to one cause, but their Blade and support are openly given to others. This rank is for those who do not wish to lose their currently established title or to climb the ranks of the Blades of the Phoenix but also wish to work closely with the order in a supplementary role. They will still be treated with the utmost respect, as any enlisted member would, and they will also be allowed to attend any event that fits their character.

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• The Triumvirate •

The Blood Knights.

Rising from their unproven and scorned beginnings, the Blood Knights have become one of the most popular groups in Sin’dorei society. With Lady Liadrin at their helm, though often away on business, it is up to those that work beneath her to ensure the men and women of the Blood Knight order carry out their duties.

Division Leader: Sarthyr Alya’endil Archon: Enthiel Al’alora

The Farstriders.

An elite group of Sin’dorei Rangers, the Farstriders are led by none other than the esteemed Halduron Brightwing. Intimately bound to the wildlands, and with a deep respect for the law, the rangers that compose the Farstriders’ ranks remain noble, traditional, and valiant protectors of blood elf society.

Division Leader: Vylara Dal’danil Archon: Slade Ar’nareth

The Magisters.

A prominent group of Sin’dorei mages and one of the three major factions of the Silvermoon City governing body, the Magisters are arguably the most powerful political group in Silvermoon, with its leaders having strong historic ties to the upper echelons of the city.

Division Leader(s): Open Archon: Open

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• OOC Rules •

Most, if not all of these rules, have a zero tolerance policy for breaking. It is you, the members, responsibility to make sure they are being followed.

 Attempting to say you did not know a rule existed is not acceptable.

1. Don’t Be Rude.

We expect members of Blades of the Phoenix to be respectful, not only to one another but to other players as well. Any proven insults, racial slurs, personal attacks, harassment, trolling, or drama-mongering will not be tolerated. If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. This includes both here, in this discord, as well as out and about in the game.

2. Don’t Trash Talk other Players, Guilds, or Projects.

It is disrespectful and reflects poorly on the guild as a whole when you speak poorly about players, guilds, or other projects here. This includes bringing up past disputes. We are not a call out group or a drama group. If you know or see someone interaction with someone you are concerned about, take it up with an officer in private. Accidents happen, however, and it will be addressed appropriately every time.

3. Don’t Stress It

Disagreements will happen, we are all human. BUT, it is up to you to make sure that any and all situations remain tension free. If you wish to speak to someone privately about things, feel free. We are not your overlords and we will not police all OOC or IC interactions. If you feel like the situation cannot be handled amongst yourselves, you may contact someone from the Leadership Team.

4. Political Topics Are Forbidden.

There is no channel for it and we will not make one. Opinions and discussions about current events that are delicate in nature should be kept to DMs or other appropriate discord servers. We do not care about your political affiliation. We do not want to know your opinions on the world.

5. Practice RP Etiquette. Be considerate!

Role-play should be fun for all parties involved in any situation. Once you gain consent to engage another player in conflict RP, you should do your best to ensure that they can have fun and are not forced into any outcome that they are uncomfortable with.

• Metagaming, defined as using out-of-character knowledge to influence a character’s actions when the character would not reasonably possess that information, is expressly forbidden.

• Godmoding, defined as forcing another player’s character to be grievously wounded or to commit actions without that player’s out-of-character consent, is expressly forbidden.

Members who are found to repeatedly metagame or force other players into RP situations will be removed from the guild.

6. Blades of the Phoenix is Rated R.

This means we expect each and every one of our players to be at least 18 or older. The themes of roleplay we will be partaking in will lean into the R rating from time to time and it is important to know that those around are of an appropriate age. This does not include sexual themes.

7. Officer Say Is Final.

This rule applies to all decisions made by any member of the officer core at any time. We work as a cohesive unit here in Blades of the Phoenix, and generally, each and every one of us is aware of a ruling that was made before you are. Going over one officer head to talk with another is also seriously frowned upon.

All guild rules are subject to change at any time. It is up to you, the player, to make sure you know the current rule set. Any changes made will be done with notification.

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• Blades of the Phoenix •

Members of the Blood Knights, the Farstriders, and the Magisters have all come together under one banner. Together, they have signed what is known to their order as ‘The Phoenix Accord’; An agreement to treat one and other equally as one force. The protection of Quel’thalas and her people are the main goal.

A fresh, new heavy roleplay guild formed between a merge of <The Blood Offensive> and <The Sunblood Bulwark>! Our premise is a cooperative effort between the Magisterium, the Farstriders, and the Blood Knights with the idea to better defend Quel'thalas and advance the interest of the Sin'dorei at large.

Blades of the Phoenix operates as three separate groups under one banner, maintaining the individuality of each even when they come together, fighting side by side in defense of their homeland. We allow more than just the three to join, however, and can advance in rank with the blessing and servitude with either of the three. If enough of the same life path were to be in force, adjustments can be made to accommodate.

The Triumvirate

Each section, while being apart of the guild, is separate and will have events that are themed after their respective roles. You can expect political/magical roleplay with the Magisters, outdoorsy scouting, and infiltration with the Farstriders, and Light/Knightly roleplay with the Blood Knights. There will also be a significant overlap between all three at times!

The Blood Knights.

Rising from their unproven and scorned beginnings, the Blood Knights have become one of the most popular groups in Sin’dorei society. With Lady Liadrin at their helm, though often away on business, it is up to those that work beneath her to ensure the men and women of the Blood Knight order carry out their duties.

Division Leader: Sarthyr Alya’endil Archon: Enthiel Al’alora

The Farstriders.

An elite group of Sin’dorei Rangers, the Farstriders are led by none other than the esteemed Halduron Brightwing. Intimately bound to the wildlands, and with a deep respect for the law, the rangers that compose the Farstriders' ranks remain noble, traditional, and valiant protectors of blood elf society.

Division Leader: Vylara Dal’danil Archon: Slade Ar’nareth

The Magisters.

A prominent group of Sin’dorei mages and one of the three major factions of the Silvermoon City governing body, the Magisters are arguably the most powerful political group in Silvermoon, with its leaders having strong historic ties to the upper echelons of the city.

Division Leader: Open Archon: Open

• What You Can Expect •

Immersive, story-driven roleplay!

One of the main goals of the Blades of the Phoenix is to promote & provide an immersive and story-driven roleplay environment for all of its members. Together, it is our plan to create long term story arches that revolve around training, combat, diplomacy, social events, and so much more!

Character Development!

Nothing is more satisfying than progressing a character through active and meaningful roleplay. It is one of the goals of our team to assist in providing all of our members with roleplay that will both challenge and entertain you the player. Through this, we hope, it will be possible to truly develop your characters in meaningful ways.

A True Focus on Sin’dorei Culture!

With so many guilds leaning into the ‘For the Horde’ category, we at Blades of the Phoenix wanted to get back to the heart of Sin’dorei roleplay. Our guild will be based out of Quel’thalas and will focus on the needs and culture of the Sin’dorei people first and foremost. Because of these values, we will be mainly focused on accepting Sin’dorei roleplayers. Though the occasional Shal’dorei may be accepted, this is not to be considered the norm and will be very heavily considered on a case by case situation.

Friendly and Easy Going Leaders!

We know how hard it can be to join a guild with people you may not know. Our Co-Leaders and Officer Core are made up friendly, long time roleplayers who are willing to assist in anything you made need. We are LGBTQ friendly and open and accepting to all!

• Phoenix Ranking Structure •

The ranking structure of Blades of the Phoenix will vary from division to division. What this means is, each individual group will have ranks for your character to ICly move through, adding to character development as they are promoted. Because of limited space, the actual number of ranks is limited.

The available ranks within the physical guild structure are as follows:

Knight-Lord • Ranger-Lord • Lord-Magister

“The Leaders”

These three ranks hold the same level of responsibility. They are saved for the three Co-Gleads and will not be offered to the player base at large. These are the main division leaders and the men and women whom all members answer to. 

Archon

“The Most Trusted”

Archons are those who have not only excelled within the Blades and shown themselves capable, loyal and true but they have captured the trust of their respective Lords. These members are those who help put the ideas and tasks of their order into motion and council their Lords on what they may also think of the progress of their people. 

Phoenix Captain

“The Elite”

Those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Those who have shown not only pride for their people but for the Blades of the Phoenix. The leaders, the loyal, and the true. These brave men and women have been commended for their contributions to their respective orders and are elevated above the rest as the elite force of the Blades of the Phoenix.

Phoenix Guard

“The Body of the Phoenix”

Those who achieve the rank of Phoenix Guard make up the majority of the Blades. Not only have they gone through their trials as a recruit, but they have also proven their worth and prowess to their order enough that they are deemed worthy to become a brother or sister in arms.

Phoenix Blade

“The Trialed”

The Blades are those who are fresh from their recruitment phase and have been given the opportunity to join the order properly. It is during each members time in the Phoenix Blade that they might focus on training, apprenticing or simply proving to their colleagues that they are worthy for the title of Guard and be given the equal footing to their orders that those before them have attained and continue to uphold.

Recruit

“The Unknown”

A recruit is new to the order in its entirety and these first weeks of their time under the banner determine whether or not they are determined worthy of the honor of becoming a Blade and potentially achieving the position of Phoenix Guard. It is this time that they are expected to get to know their prospective colleagues, make themselves and their intentions known to their desired orders Lords and prepare for the difficult but fulfilling journey ahead.

Auxiliary

“Allies in Arms”

Not everyone wants to dedicate themselves entirely to one cause, but their Blade and support are openly given to others. This rank is for those who do not wish to lose their currently established title or to climb the ranks of the Blades of the Phoenix but also wish to work closely with the order in a supplementary role. They will still be treated with the utmost respect, as any enlisted member would, and they will also be allowed to attend any event that fits their character.

We are looking forward to kicking this guild project into overdrive with open recruitment starting now! Feel free to reach out to any of our members as they can get you into contact with someone who can answer any and all of your questions!

Glory to the Sin’dorei!