Excerpt from the Blood Edict(...) Thus said his Majesty the ever-radiant Sun King ââThe Law of Dawns is just.â But wherein consists the Law of Dawns? In these things, to wit, little respite from the sun, many good deeds, loyalty, purity, truthfulness, nobility.The gift of spiritual insight, one I have given in manifold ways; whilst in manlands or elflands, in ancient Kalimdor and isles once shattered, I have conferred various favors, even unto the boon of life to misbegotten Amani primitives and many other good deeds I have done.For this purpose I have caused this scripture of the Law of Dawns to be written that elves may walk after its teaching and that it may long endure. And he who will thus follow its teachings will do well for I sign it by my own blood. (...)
(...) Now, by the Eternal Sun, go and ensure glory for our people and bring the Law of Dawns wherever you go, be the executionerâs sword and the judge's scales so you might weigh the blood of our enemies against The Blood Fatherâs and find them wanting. Become this Edictâs embodiment as you carry its words signed by His blood. Go and be a weapon, Knights of the Blood Edict.
Welcome the the Blood Edict of Vandellor Thread
Who are we?
The Blood Edict of Vandellor is a guild dedicated to Blood Knight RP
How different are you from the other existing guilds?
The Blood Edict is very much established in the spirit of the âanti-paladinâ, meaning brutality, efficiency and discipline is the name of the game. Our Knights are not ânice guysâ and do not adhere to morality in the face of an objective. Nothing short of âperfectâ execution of daily routines and combat doctrines will be acceptable.Are you just RPing TBC Blood Knights?
No. The Edict are proper followers of Lady Liadrin, Silvermoon and the Light. That being said, the Edict is not known for the immense value they put in âmoralsâ preferring to do what is required to complete an objective in an efficient and âproperâ manner.
Can I join as a non-Blood Knight character?
No. If you are looking for non-Blood Knight Blood Elf RP I recommend you check the [PCU] Horde Elf RP - Highblood Myrmidons đ« guild thread .
I want to join! Do I have to start from being an initiate?
No. Your character may already be a fully fledged knight by the time he joined us, however, if you are looking for initiate RP and rise through the ranks until eventually you become knight, we welcome you as well.What types of events can I expect?
Here are some event types and vibe we are going for;
- Knight initiation quests and trials
- Drills
- Marching forth to spread the âLaw of Quelâthalasâ on behalf of Silvermoonâs interest
- Cooperation with Horde guilds who share our interests and objectives
- Bringing battle against the enemies of Silvermoon, namely, the Alliance and their lackeys
- Personal quests and character progression
- Establishing checkpoints and questioning civilians and suspicious persons
- War crimes? We would never do such a thing
- Typically questionable Blood Elf behavior. Ends justify the means.
Are there transmog rules?
Yes, there is a uniform. No mogs that will deviate from it will be allowed without officer permission.
The Bloodwarder
The harsh leader of the Blood Edict chapter. Uncompromising and focused, forever bound to the service of the High Kingdom, the Blood Matron and the Light. As of right now Bloodwarder Reldrin Sunstriker is in possession of this title. She is infamous for her readiness of employing less savory allies and methods to further the Blood Knight's objective.
Knight-Captain
The Knight Captain is the second in command to the Bloodwarder and in her absence ensure that the Blood Edict fulfill their duty. Exemplar Blood Knight and embodiment of order, this position is currently filled by Knight-Captain Marus Bloodspear.
Knight-Master
The Knight-Masters are the hands of the Bloodwarder and the Knight-Captain, they ensure her, and the Order's will is done. They are punishers and mentors, serving as officers in the Bloodwarder's absence and as field commanders on the battlefield, orchestrating the flow of battle and executing doctrines.
Champion
The Champion is a rank gifted to a Blood Knight who has displayed exceptional skills in combat and unwavering faith in the Blood Knight cause. Traditionally he is the chapter's best combatant and wears unique armor that marks his status.
Knight
The most elite of Silvermoon's troops. Those who have achieved the rank of Knight have achieved mastery with the Light, embodying its and Silvermoon's will. Each Knight is a force to behold and a hardened veteran of many battlefields, riding atop their iconic Thalassian Chargers which spells doom to all who oppose them.
Adept
Adepts are the bread and butter of the Blood Knight Order. Forming the rank and file Ranseur-wielding Blood Knights who have connected with the Light. Disciplined and eager, the Adepts have proven their worth to the Blood Knight order and are eager to prove themselves further in hope that they one day may ascend to Knighthood.
Initiate
Initiates are the recruits and aspirant Blood Elves who wish to dedicate themselves to the Blood Knight order. Those elves are in training, learning how to use the spear and their weapon of choice and learning about the faith in the Light. These Blood Elves act as squires to the rest of the Order, being tasked with mundane objectives and are subjected to harsh treatment as their discipline is being forged. Once deemed ready, an initiate would undertake the task of crafting his own Ranseur and eventually graduating into an Adept.
In accordance with the Law of the Dawns, the Blood Edictâs Blood Knights have fostered a belief in the Light that is unique to them and the Sinâdorei people. According to their tradition, they were thought up by High Priest Vandellor itself and they are forever enshrined within the document that is the Blood Edict itself. Those virtues come in contrast with the traditional three virtues of the Humans and the Nâaaru worship of the Draenei. Each Initiate of the Edict learns very quickly of the virtues and before long trials themed after them will be taking place. As the Initiate progresses through her training, she will eventually choose a virtue to embrace and embody in service of the Light and Quelâthalas.
Order
Order teaches that we should strive to create a world that has no need for us and that every soul should punish those who hold back progress. It is embodied by the maxims âembrace obsolescenceâ and âevery soul a tyrant.â The former encourages us to build a world of perfect, self-sustaining order, while the latter encourages every mortalâelf or otherwiseâto be a force for Light-driven order.
Discipline
Discipline teaches that no achievement occurs without loss and that emotions are a distraction and a vulnerabilityâthis includes fear, which interferes with our Light granted duty and which we turn into a weapon against the weak. The maxim âemotion is weaknessâ encourages us to purge our minds of all tempestuous feelings and desires, be they fear and sorrow or love and pride so we might give ourselves to the Light. âExecution by ïŹameâ teaches that we must be ready to destroy all to accomplish our aims, and that only by casting off something may one become greater.
Mercilessness
Mercilessness claims that all are guilty of something and that compassion is damaging to civilization. The lesson that âsociety cannot survive mercyâ is one of our oldest philosophical tenets, teaching that exceptions pave the path to anarchy and that a bleeding heart sickens all society. Tied in with this idea, the maxim ânone are innocentâ reminds us that everyone has transgressed and harbors unjust thoughts, and so none are truly deserving of mercy or exceptional treatment under the law and the Light.
Humility
Humility teaches us that our considerable pride as a race interferes with our tasks and leads to disastrous effects. Indeed, our ancestors nearly witnessed our one-time queen destroy then entire world in her pride. Thus removal of ego and humbling one's self before the Light is a pre-requisite to practice all the other virtues, for without wholly accepting the Light as a greater force for the good of the Thalassian people, how can one hope to wield it?
YES! And we are recruiting! Come aboard!
Should you be interested you may dm Isaac the SaberFace#3148 in Discord. Otherwise you can /w Reldrin or Marus in game.
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