Tuning in to Radio Khaz Modan on your crackly radio box, you find yourself listening to an advertisement break. Various products and services are sold to you as you roll your eyes in boredom; Steamsmith’s Yak Shack, Troutworth’s Marvellous Nut-Free Peanuts, Ragnar-O’s and an advert consisting solely of a dwarf yelling incoherently at the microphone all rolled past, until finally something caught your eyes… or, well, ears. With a patriotic jingle in the background, a dapper sounding gnome spoke to the listeners:
Hey, you! Yes, YOU!
Are you ready for a once in a lifetime experience? To travel the world, to see the greatest wonders of Azeroth and beyond? Well look no further, dear friend, the Arclight Association is looking for you!
Do your part for Gnomeregan, serve your people with pride alongside some of our brightest minds! Join us on legendary adventures and expeditions, experience all the cultures the world has to offer, and conquer every threat with ease alongside your dashing comrades!
Be at the forefront of the latest and greatest techno-scientific advancements, be the envy of all your friends as you work on projects beyond their very imaginations!
Accepting applications NOW! Please mail correspondence to Arclight Association, Mail Unit 3274, Chillbreeze Postal Centre, New Tinkertown. THAT’S Arclight Association, Mail Unit 3274, Chillbreeze Postal Centre, New Tinkertown.
But wait - THERE’S MORE! All employees are issued a complimentary Deeprun Tram pass, allowing for free travel and a discount on rat kabobs! Sign up now and we’ll even throw in a free pen, and full coverage on any funeral related expenses!
Don’t delay, sign up today! YOU are gnomanity’s future!
For updated information on our current location or recruitment status, make sure to keep up with the thread’s latest posts! We try to keep it up to date with our various expeditions and storylines.
Current Officers: Quizley, Patriot, Mechasproket, Frimpin
The A.R.C.L.I.G.H.T. (Applied Research and Construction in Line with the Interests of Gnomish Home Territories) Association is a guild for gnomes, their Mechagonian brethren and other scientifically minded allies, with a non-military focus. Embracing the whimsical side of Warcraft’s heroic fantasy, our intrepid adventurers travel the world(s) in search of the universe’s many weird and wonderful secrets. Our expeditions and adventures are carried out in the name of Gnomeregan and the greater Alliance, and in an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties with our new allies on Mechagon. As a guild, we strive to embody these three core values:
ADVENTURE!
Experiencing the world through the lens of adventure which can often be a side attraction, we embrace it. Launching expeditions to far flung corners of Azeroth and beyond helping those in need and gaining prizes of loot, experiences and stories to write down in a novel sometime and sell them in every second-hand bookstore throughout the Alliance.
SCIENCE!
Arclight are mostly a bunch of engineers, tinkers, magical types and scientists. So we aim to approach such ideas in RP in interesting and immersive ways to give a little weight behind the theme beyond just a title you throw into your RP addon on a whim. With special events around guild projects in construction of perhaps a shiny new companion or mount or building to use later in RP. Some ritual or enchanting idea that can develop your character’s strength even further and ensure you can feel progression as you RP.
COMMUNITY!
Since early Legion, we have been going as a guild thanks to our community. Aiming to ensure we have a pleasant and inclusive experience for all those who wish not only to RP with us but on a more OOC level. We wish to get involved with wider server initiatives and really represent what we can out on the stage. Not only that but by also offering a open and welcoming place for people to relax and enjoy the game for its own sake.
AND MORE!
Beyond this, we try to create an environment where stories can be driven and influenced by everyone, and in which character development can come first. Guild events are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays every week, which can vary from exploring some far away land, solving local problems or just working on a new project.
While the Arclight storage facility contains several spare sets of equipment (for those wanting to use the heritage armour IC), there is no enforced uniform. Wear whatever you like, be as flashy or spiky as you like - a Gnomeregan tabard or cape is advised, however.
RANKS:
Superintendent - Superintendent Brassfizzle acts as the official leader of the overall Association, serving as a diplomatic representative and contact with the Alliance as a whole.
Senior Tinkologist - These tinkologists have shown themselves to be the best of the best, possessing not only scientific ability but also the intuitive charisma of a leader.
Overseer - Duties such as inventory management, field leadership and organisation are held by Arclight’s Overseers, less scientifically minded gnomes who nonetheless possess skills in the role of management.
Tinkologist - Members of Arclight who have demonstrated excellence in the pursuit of knowledge or development of new creations may be given the chance to take on the mantle of Tinkologist. As a title of respect among the people of Gnomeregan, a grand ceremony is held for the ascension of new Tinkologists.
Auxiliary - Cooks, expedition guards and other such artisans might not be tinkologist material, but they are invaluable to keeping the Association running like clockwork. Auxiliary members are considered no less important, and have as much say in the day-to-day runnings of the Association as much as anyone else.
Adventurer - Seasoned members of Arclight who have made it through an expedition without getting mauled by bears or eaten by raptors, the Adventurers are reliable gnomes of all kind.
Recruit - The hapless interns applying to Arclight in search of fame and fortune bring new blood and new ideas to the Association. With great aspirations and (mostly) great potential, this is where everyone begins.
OOC - Rank for alts or characters not yet inducted into the guild. Anyone who is an IC member of Arclight and RPs with us regularly is permitted to have as many OOC alts as they like.
Officer Alt - Self-explanatory, an OOC rank for officer characters.
GUILD RULES:
- As the guild provides an outlet for long-term projects and character progression, try not to create a solution for everything off-screen. While the game offers a lot of cool mounts, toys and weapons, it’s far more satisfying to work on acquiring them for your character through active RP.
- Keep IC and OOC separate. While your character may suffer IC consequences, we like to keep a chill atmosphere OOC where everyone can be friendly despite characters’ rivalries.
- Any ERP or deliberate disruption of other people’s RP will result in a kick.
- As we strive for an inclusive community, any discriminiation based on race, gender, religion or LGBTQ+ status will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the guild.
- OOC members who haven’t logged on for more than a month without notice will be kicked from the guild.
Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you around!
For Gnomeregan!
