[A-RP] The Wayfarers Bond - Traveling guild 🧭

War between the Alliance and Horde raged on all over Azeroth, yet now it finally has come to an end. While the wayfarers have been ripped apart because of it, the bond they share has never been broken. The roads are again opening up to them, open grass plains beckoning them back with the promise of freedom. It is time to find each other again…

The wayfarers bond has formed naturally from a group of travelers who shared the same goal. Over time they bonded and became friends, a family. No matter where they go, no matter what they do, they always find each other again.

Whilst the faction war has ended, the armies prepare for a new threat. A threat perhaps still unknown to the common folk. Whilst the attention of faction leaders shifts, their people are left behind in broken lands. Villages destroyed, homes burned, families ripped apart. Loyalties to the Alliance are shifting, uncertainty is rising. The wayfarers bond offers a home to those who are lost. To those who feel the need to get away from all the tragedy and destruction. They offer a home to all those travelers and landwalkers who wish to return to their passion now the faction war has come to an end.

The wayfarers bond will continue to do good. Instead of joining the great army of the alliance, they focus on the common folk instead. Whilst traveling they aid those in need, embark on quests and get to know the local culture and cuisine. There are no limits to what you can achieve, the world lies wide open before you. Will you stay where you are and cover your eyes, or take the chance to go on an adventure where the future remains a mystery.

Guild concept:
This guild is a place for roleplayers who prefer social roleplay and story progression over constant combat events. Even though combat will still take place when the group faces danger, it is not the main focus of our roleplay. Our goal is to create a roleplay environment where everyone gets the opportunity to bring their own creativity and stories to the group. Instead of a fixed story, the outcome of any moment of conflict or interaction can lead the story in various directions. We expect our members to show some initiative during roleplay, instead of waiting for the DM to be told if they should scout, attack, speak, move or do anything at all. It creates roleplay that is more immersing and unpredictable. The actions of your character actually has a large influence.

We do not plan several events a week like most traditional roleplay guilds do. We create goals or plan traveling destinations, in which members have freedom to add small additions to the story. Officers will only plan a guild event when they are passionate about sharing a story, we will never force someone to DM to spoon feed roleplay to members. All members are welcome to create events or add an interesting rp moment during our travels. Our events are free of rolls, members are expected to know the strength and weaknesses of their character and roleplay them realistically. The actions of your character have consequences, be they smart or stupid. The DM will respond accordingly to it.

Guild ranks:
Ranks are not used to show which position someone has in the guild. It reflects on how long they have been with the wayfarers, how loyal they are and what they offer to the whole group. Although the original wayfarers are the roots of this group, they do not stand above others unless they achieve that in character and get acknowledged by others to be a leader.

There is no appointed or self-proclaimed leader or forced democracy. The social hierarchy will form naturally and continue to shift and evolve. There will be room for those who are confident or insecure, for leaders and followers. The actions of each individual is their own responsibility. Those who seek guidance or protection, will have to find it themselves. Those able to protect and teach, will have to decide if they wish to offer it or not. This creates a constant changing dynamic between characters, without forcing them into a role from the start. It means in character behaviour, actions and relationships will decide if someone is a leader, has influence or who’s opinion is pushed to the back instead of listened to.

The ranks are as followed:

Roots:
Guild master and officers. The founders of the wayfarers bond and those who oocly manage the guild.

Exemplar:
Characters who have been part of the wayfarers for a long time. These people are an example to Tenderfoots and Wayfarers, knowing exactly what this group stands for. Over time this rank can be earned by any member. Exemplars are able to recruit people to the guild or answer questions in the absence of an officer.

Wayfarer:
Wayfarers are the bulk of the guild. They have proven themselves and found a spot in the group everyone feels comfortable with.

Tenderfoot:
The newest members are called Tenderfoot. They are inexperienced in the ways of The Wayfarers Bond and perhaps even inexperienced in the rough life of the outdoors and long traveling on foot. These characters are given time to get to know the guild both in character and out of character. During this time officers and exemplars will see if the new guild member fits in.

Recruitment:
The wayfarers bond does not actively look for traveling companions by spreading pamphlets or word. They simply meet people and now and then some decide to stick with them. While it is possible you heard about a group of travelers, they are not very well known at this moment.

Before we move to guild recruitment, we want to meet your character first. It is important your character gets along well with the current group. While you might be a very lovely person in real life, it is a priority your character fits in. OOC pleasantries come afterwards. If you prefer to speak to us first, you are very welcome to whisper one of us.

Recruitment officers: Brenten, Ferasu, MĂąrtagh, Eruliesse.
Feel free to whisper any of our members if no recruitment officer is online.

Restrictions:
We have no race or class restrictions. Yet it might prove very difficult for death knights, demon hunters, warlocks and void elves to be accepted by the wayfaring group. Some more than others. A challenge for those who are willing to try.

Current location: Light’s Hope Chapel, Eastern Plaguelands

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A great and lovely bunch to be around, definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a group.

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We are currently staying in Val’sharah, where many of us have their own small adventures and jobs to do. Somewhere coming week, we plan to travel to the Grizzly Hills in Northrend. Feel free to stop by and meet us!

A wonderful group of people, I am so glad that I have joined them and even though being with them for only a few weeks. Many laughs have been had! I can highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a traveling guild!

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Our time in Northrend is slowling coming to an end. After almost 3 weeks we will be sailing back to the Eastern Kingdom for new adventures on Tuesday. We had some lovely encounters with other roleplayers and guilds, some which completely threw our plans out of the window. Such as getting locked in a burning inn, having to teleport the group out under stress and ending up in the freezing snow hills of Dragonblight, whoops! The unexpected is what makes roleplay so much fun!

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We have had a large amount of new members joining us the last few days. Which has been fantastic! However we shall be closing recruitment for now, but hopefully in the future we shall open recruitment back up again!

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After a great time in Booty bay for a week, our group arrived in Tanaris for the market and auction. All of us filled with pride because our own Calarel won the moonball contest and gained the title “Dazzling champion.” The wayfarers have made their way to Feralas and plan to stay there for a little while.

Feel free to come and meet us! After some time to sort out our newest members, recruitment has opened again.

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We have had to once again close recruitment for now as we have had a large influx of new members since being in Feralas. So this gives a chance for them to all settle in. However today we say goodbye to Feralas and move onto Desolace!

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Some of our officers are currently coming back from a break. We are working some things out and hope that we can open up recruitment again soon. Keep an eye on our thread and feel free to contact us in game!

You are welcome to meet our guild in Astranaar and roleplay with us for a bit. Share a drink and stories with us around a warm campfire!

The Wayfarers have now moved on to Kul Tiras, having been within the city for a few days. Our group is now finally venturing out of the city tonight to go and explore the wider location. We are currently staying at Norwington Estate for a few days.

We are also happy to announce that recruitment is once again reopen!

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After a good time and a chaotic battle with a Siren (and each other, but we don’t talk about that) and some rest on Boralus, the wayfarers set off on their next adventure tonight! We plan to explore the southern parts of Tiragarde Sound and then move in to Drustvar. Who knows what we will run in to there!

Those who are interested in the guild or simply wish for a nice adventure in Kul Tiras are free to come and meet us and have some fun! Feel free to either whisper myself on Brénten or Ferasu and my officer Eruliesse in game, with questions about the guild. Hope to see you in there!

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The wayfarers had a spooky time in Drustvar and met a few (not so polite) nobles. They now spend their last week in Kul Tiras in the beautiful Stormsong Valley and will leave the islands behind them on Monday.

From monday till wednesday you can find us in Stormwind. A perfect time to get to know us. You can also find us at the Sri-la spirit festival in Pandaria on the 25th. Feel free to whispers us if you have any questions. See you in Azeroth!

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Gonna be nice and bump this thread

Thank you! Both me and my officer have been ill and not around because of it. Yet both of us are starting to feel better and will be back for some awesome roleplay again soon. This means recruitment will be open again soon as well.

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Not a problem!

My officer is sadly unable to be active due IRL stuff, so we have not focused on recruiment lately. Our guild story is still going on but moving slowly. After the prepatch we are planning to be more active. If you enjoy travelling and creating stories within the lore of WoW, feel free to poke any of our members. With more active members we will be able to make this guild amazing again!

At this moment we are in the plaguelands to aid one of our members with their personal story. Before the prepatch you can find me on my alts Ferasu or MĂąrtagh. After the prepatch is live, I will return on Brenten to lead the wayfarers IC again!

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Come join us! We have cake, cookies and lots of fun!

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We also have grumpy worgens, happy skipping elves, fancy (silly) paladins and super fun dwarves!

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