The Shadowleaf Watchers
After the betrayal of Maiev Shadowsong, it is said the Temple of Darnassus sought to create a new division of Watchers within the Shadow Wardens. Loyal to the Temple only and with the purpose to deal with all kinds of threats to the Kaldorei the Shadowleaf Watchers were founded. Despite being Watchers and Wardens, they took on a slightly different direction regarding their tactics and methods while still remaining true to their Shadow Warden heritage. Though mostly acting alone in small numbers they may also, if deemed necessary, act as support in larger campaigns where their skills in striking from the shadows may be exploited. They are well equipped, highly trained and with their solid combat experience make for an excellent covert strike force within the Kaldorei society.
The unit once disbanded was reformed in the wake of the War of Thorns and with the the emergence of Amirdrassil have once more been tasked to defend the Kaldorei against any that would seek to do their kin harm. The Shadowleaf Watchers specialise in covert missions, infiltration, arrests and ambushes and whilst previously worked solely within Kalimdor, their reach has now expanded to both the Broken and Dragon Isles.
To try and find them would prove difficult. Shrouded in mystery and with little official record, some may dispute that this unit even exists. Among those who have witnessed them, rumours sometimes surround the unit with bold claims of it being renegades or war criminals while more balanced opinions may deem them as a ruthless but necessary force.
Upon joining all new members are expected to swear to the Shadowleaf Charter.
- The balance of life must be respected at all times.
- You are expected to fulfil your duties by whatever means deemed necessary by the command.
- You are expected to adhere to the chain of command at all times.
- You are expected to remain professional at all times whilst on duty.
- Our kin and allies are to be treated with the utmost respect.
- You are duty bound to report all manner of misconduct to the chain of command.
- The colours of the Shadowleaf Watchers must be worn at all times when on duty. There are no exceptions.
- All Watchers must ensure their armour and equipment is kept in peak condition.
- The Handmaiden and the Keeper’s authority is to be treated as law when the Lieutenant and the Captain are unable to assume command.
- The Lieutenant is the Captain’s chosen and has the authority to make decisions on their behalf.
- The Captain is the utmost authority within the Shadowleaf and their word is absolute in all matters.
OOC Information
Who are we?
The Shadowleaf Watchers is a Kaldorei-only roleplay guild that was founded in 2014 and is based around the concept of the Shadow Wardens and our interpretation of them. We are best explained as a group of devout (and sometimes zealous) soldiers who take orders from the Temple to safeguard Kaldorei interests by taking out dangerous criminals, cultists, demons and other enemies as well as keeping the most dangerous of prisoners in our Dens.
We’re a friendly and tight-knit group of mature adults who love roleplay. Our main dedication is and has always been to serve our members with the best experience around our guild concept.
Most importantly, we are not a sentinel guild and we do not normally police the community. You should rather see us as a special forces unit that is deployed as and when is deemed necessary.
The guild is currently led by Captain Callean Stormfall and Lieutenant Rohrin Duskvale.
What is the guild roleplay like?
Our guild activity is mainly based on covert missions in the form of dungeon mastered events. Secondarily we interact with the community to assist and aid it with our blades.
We’re very keen on sticking to the guild concept and to develop it and our characters into the grim Watchers and Wardens we are. The roleplay missions are often quite dark themed in nature, so if you or your character is not cut for such events then I would suggest you look elsewhere. Blood, cruelty and difficult moral choices are things we utilise often within our events (also a reason we have an age limit, see below).
We aim to host between 1-2 guild DM’d events per week depending on DM availability.
The guild also holds semi-regular story campaigns throughout the year that will take the Watchers out of Kaldorei lands and base them in far flung reaches of the world.
Who do we seek?
We seek adults who are mature roleplayers who are interested in Watcher-themed roleplay and wish to stick around for the long run. If you like guild events in the form of missions with a DM in a D&D-style of approach then you will most likely have a great time.
Due to the gritty themes that are explored within the guild as stated above we have an age requirement of 18+
Recruitment
It is a given fact that the Shadowleaf Watchers are careful about the recruitment of their members, as quality is what we seek. Do not be afraid to know this fact, and see this as a challenge to rise above. If your application is declined, you will be given a reason and you are welcome to apply once again a few weeks later.
Some important points if you wish to join:
- Only Kaldorei are accepted into the Watchers, as they are traditionally bound. Due to the change of time they do allow male Watchers.
- We only accept characters with a conviction which makes sense for a Watcher. A battle veteran is preferable. It is up to you to ensure your character fits in the guild.
- The guild won’t adjust to you or personal RP concepts.
- The number of Den Attendants admitted into the Shadowleaf are limited to not outnumber the Watchers as this is the main focus of the guild.
- This is not the best guild if you are completely new to roleplay. We do however accept beginners who are willing to learn fast.
- Upon joining the Shadowleaf Watchers you will be expected to wear the guild tabard when on duty.
- All members wear the tabard when on duty.
- We do not have uniform requirements but ask that mogs be in keeping with the Watcher/Warden theme.
- Joining is not a right. Neither is rejoining if you leave us.
For the full set of our guild rules please visit out Argent Archives page linked below.
Guild Ranks
For the full list of our guild ranks please visit our Argent Archives page linked below.
How to join
Your character could easily have heard about our organisation and gotten curious. Or perhaps a Sentinel Captain or Priestess recommended you to us?
The IC reasons to join are many!
Please throw either myself or Rohrin a DM on discord or whisper in-game if you have any questions, alternatively you can join our discord and tell us a little about your character, why you would like to join and pose any questions to us in our welcome channel.
Discord server link is on our Argent Archives page linked below.
Please note: We do not accept people to join up to the discord just for social reasons as we like to keep it contained to guild members and our active allies.
More Information
For the guild rules, ranks and discord server link please visit our Argent Archives as I am unable to post links on the forum post. I will update this once I am able too.
https://www.argentarchives.org/node/153570