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"To lead is to reach towards heaven." Entrance Requirements Warlord History In the early days of Thera, when magic was barely known, the fighters reigned supreme. No cleric or mage could match up to them in strength and power, and they were the men that carried others to the pinnacles, providing the only way to defeat the dangers that were regularly faced. As the ages rolled past, fighter after fighter picked upon and scorned Thera's priests and magi, giving their own guild a bad name. The immortals watched, and allowed the prayers of the clerics and the magicks of the mages to grow only stronger, while the fighter's potential was forced to remain the same. Strong it was, and balance did not come quickly. Finally magic came to match the physical strength of the fighters, and many of the poor fighters were killed, while more still came to depend upon numbers - or even worse, the magic itself - replacing the brute force they had formerly relied on. The ranks of the fighters rapidly dwindled, and abilities even forgotten, as the Immortals watched uncaring of their plight.Last of the great warriors, Diocletian, stalked the lands besting every opponent he faced with his unmatched physical prowess. For everything a mage could throw at him, he would return it twicefold. His abilities impressed the heavens, for they knew he fought within the same constraints of olden days, though he was considered little more than a relic of those days, and a mortal that would die. He knew this himself, and when he sensed himself leaving his physical peak, he asked for Immortality. Reluctant to give it, but knowing well he was a man of honor, Lord Stryth prepared for him a glorious death. He ordered him to hunt down and slay one of Thera's mightiest dragons, the most feared beasts of the day. To his amazement, Diocletian defeated it, a gruelling fight that had almost killed him, but in the end he stood victorious with the heart of the dragon clenched in his fist. As was promised, Diocletian ascended, and he now ensures the survival of the warrior legacy for all time. Warlord Purpose A Warlord is someone who searches for perfection in the arts of War. They are the premier fighters in all of Thera, the best of the best at what they do. Not a band of mindless savages, rather they are a strict military organization that follows a set code of honor, courage, loyalty and excellence. Masters of the fighting arts, they have shied away from magically enhancing themselves to gain their goals. Their stated belief is that when you use magic to do the work of a person, you take something away from the spirit of that person. To take the "easy" way out is to admit ones own physical and spiritual weakness.In keeping with this philosophy, all Warlords shun the use of magic to enhance themselves. Most are not haters of magic, but instead take pity on those not strong enough to see the truth of physical prowess. Many will try and spread the word of their beliefs, recruiting others into their philosophy if not their group as a whole. A Warlord will refuse any type of magical aid, and offering such to a known Warlord has even been known to cause offense. This includes potions, pills and dusts, and help with summoning and word of recall. Some have learned the healing properties of natures herbs, and these can be bought from within the cabal itself. Striving for mastery in the fighting arts, Warlords seek to become one with their weapons and combat skills. A keen mind is required to master the subtleties of tactics, as only the strongest AND smartest survive. They dislike using uneven odds or underhanded tactics, more glory coming from a victory garnered despite disadvantages. Induction Process If you fulfill all of the above requirements post your application to warlord (APPLY TO WARLORD). In this, describe your background, why you wish to join, and what makes you worthy. You may contact the lower ranks of Warlord if you have not yet been spoken to about your application.When you are spoken to, you will be given an interview. In this interview, you will reiterate in more detail the points covered by your note. If this is satisfactory, your knowledge of the realms and your speed around them shall be tested to determine your personal level. Warlord cannot offer as much care to your learning as other cabals do, and you will be killed often if you are not fast enough. |
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