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Post by Calhoun Farstrider on Jan 10, 2013 16:23:57 GMT -6
Sounds good adding it.
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Post by mmowarrior on Jan 12, 2013 14:39:28 GMT -6
Greetings fellow adventurers!
I have much to consider yet, but I do know above all else I love to explore. The idea of opening up new lands for the other Circles, as well as providing protection sounds right up my alley.. These will be my primary goals..
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Post by Calhoun Farstrider on Jan 12, 2013 17:27:59 GMT -6
Well whatever you decide on, whether it be with the Ring of Wood or not, we're happy to have you join our Circle. The Rings are just pieces of a greater whole. Separate but whole.
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Post by Nymerias on Jan 13, 2013 13:34:46 GMT -6
Welcome Mmowarrior! I'm certainly excited for the day the game hits and while Iron and Gold and busy looking at buildings I'm going to grab that Blackpine Longbow and head out the door. If you haven't gotten a chance, you should explore the environment experience thingy they made. They said that is certainly not a full hex worth of space, but they just don't know what fraction of a hex it is quite yet. So there will certainly be a lot for us to explore in our own territory as well as beyond our borders.
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Post by Zaluke on Jan 13, 2013 18:46:25 GMT -6
Nymerias, I noticed how in the guardian thread you mention wanting to be the head of the whisperers. I think you might have some competition there, as that fits almost perfectly the kind of character I wanted to make.
If you have your heart set on it thought I don't mind changing to be more involved in the striders or wolf pack, as anything wilderness related suits me.
I mentioned this to Calhoun Farstrider before, but I liked the idea and want to see what the early members of the ring of wood think about it.
Within the ring of wood I thought it might be fitting to have our own group of behind the scenes individuals, most likely a small group of founding members. I got this idea because both Calhoun and Zaluke have a dire wolf pelt cloak (my character description is not up yet, but his is inherited from his father, Zaulche). So an Order of the Dire Wolves came to mind.
However, now that I think about it more I wonder if it might be better served as a stealth unit of The Wolf Pack. Sort of a Ninja unit.
For example, I plan on being an herbalist primarily, not an all out fighter, so I wouldn't be great at frontal confrontations. But I would know the land well and could easily work with a small group of people to travel through the wilderness undetected and administer a poison to the drinking water of a group of invading whatevers, giving our own wolf pack an edge in the coming battle.
What does everyone else think? At this point I am just brainstorming ideas, so feel free to offer criticism as well.
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Post by Nymerias on Jan 13, 2013 19:24:25 GMT -6
Zaluke, not really competition. I put "lead" in quotation marks on purpose. If you look earlier in this thread I threw something out about the potential to have leaders, but them not really be officially recognizable positions. Just someone who kind of stood out to new people as mentors. I feel like in our ring every member needs to be able to make decisions for themselves as they are out scouting the wilderness. Our Ring as a whole is likely to be a collection of rather independent individuals all being independent together Going along the whole wild and free mentality everyone would be pretty much equal, but the rank of the Guardian would still be respected. I mentioned The Whisperer cause I couldn't think of anything that sounded right, but I really don't think it should be one person. I think there should be multiple mentors. I just have my heart set on being there to guide new people to the Whisperer path when they join the Ring. If we decide to have more formal leader positions for each of the three, then by all means you should take that spot. I would still only want to serve as a guiding mentor position. As for an Order if Dire Wolves, I'm opposed to the idea. I might not understand exactly what you mean by behind the scenes individuals. But I'm really opposed to any small, exclusive clique group. It will be hard enough for people who weren't in Early Enrollment to join without a constant reminder that they aren't one of us. Maybe it is just me but I find them a real deterrent.
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Post by Zaluke on Jan 14, 2013 10:01:32 GMT -6
Nymerias, Ah, gotcha. Yeah, I understand exactly what mean as far as individuals working collectively. The very nature of being outdoors men requires a certain amount of independence above and beyond most other professions. I am perfectly fine with there not being any actual leaders. When I think of leaders in the ring of wood I think more of recognized point of contacts. Since I hope groves are implemented and plan on being able to set up a small haven for my myself as a Druid then I would have a spot that I would, eventually, always be returning to. In that respect since I'll tend to not be as far out in the wilderness it might be easier for new people to reach me to redirect them to whomever in the ring they actually need to see for whatever it is they need. I don't expect to actually hold any more responsibility or power over anyone else in the ring.
If you want to be the main mentor for whisperers they by all means go ahead. In fact, there should be enough specialization that there can be multiple mentors. For example, as mentioned before there can be an animal whisperer, plant whisperer, et cetera. The animals in particular might have to broken up into different types, it will depend on how the animal handling and skills are setup.
Hmm...I didn't think it would be a deterrent but you bring up a good point. I don't want it to make anyone not want to join the group, so maybe that isn't a good idea.
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Post by Calhoun Farstrider on Jan 14, 2013 11:37:48 GMT -6
Yeah, obviously the Guardian and Wardens will be people of note in the Ring of wood but there might be certain individuals of note or worth that take up 'unwritten' leadership roles. The nature of the job that Keepers of Wood carry out are typically one person jobs. Its not that there isn't teamwork or teamwork is unwanted in the ring of wood. There's just not much call for it with the exception of hunting.
For Example: We're sending a caravan of goods to a small town to trade and set up diplomatic relations but the path isn't a road and the route isn't marked. Her's how this single caravan could be broken down. Two members of the ring of gold. One for trade, the other for diplomacy. Four Keepers of Steel to defend the Caravan and a single Keeper of Wood that knows the way.
This will probably happen often. Keepers of Wood will operate by themselves for most scenarios. Not all but most.
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Post by Nymerias on Jan 15, 2013 13:22:02 GMT -6
I love the new folders! I threw something in the whisperer one just to have something there. I don't know if you have noticed but I don't like empty threads for some reason. I am certainly compelled to fill them... I have a problem.
I would love input on how to improve the message there.
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Post by Nymerias on Jan 15, 2013 15:29:28 GMT -6
So Zaluke and I have stated our intent on taking on the Whisperer titles. How about the explorers and hunters among us? No rush, or need for that matter, in declaring for one group or the other. I'm just curious to see how our roster is looking as it grows.
I did start a document just to keep track of our members, their intended "classes", and I would like to add roles to that as well. By roles I mean Strider, Whisperer, Wolf.
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Post by Frostrazor on Jan 15, 2013 15:43:24 GMT -6
Hail, I am Frostrazor a warrior, a wanderer, an exile by my own choice. It is here among others who have fled their homes in search of adventure and brotherhood, that I find I belong. So long as you have need of my skills at combat and survival, they are yours to use as you need. I ask only to share your hearth and companionship.
I have heard of the Wolves among you - though limited in number and scattered as they may be. I believe I would naturally belong in such a group - and in fact foresee a role as the Alpha wolf.
For now, my sword may lay quietly at my feet. But do not mistake that for the inability to defend myself, and those I learn to care for. There will no doubt be a time to prove that. The mettle of an Ulfen is not tested in times of peace - but in times of conflict and attrition. Mettle is what I have.
Let the Wolf Pack thrive! Let the monsters hide in the holes when they hear our feral howls. Let those who wish ill among the Keepers of the Circle know the sting of our ferocity for their aggressions.
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Post by Zaluke on Jan 15, 2013 17:46:34 GMT -6
Well met Frostrazor! As a fellow wanderer you are among companions here. I do not doubt your strength and mettle, but for the time being I ask that you keep your sword sheathed as we get to know each other. There will no doubt be untold conflict in the times ahead, let us enjoy the peace while it lasts.
While I cannot speak for the other wolves, I feel certain that, when the time comes, should you prove yourself to be the best you will be recognized as alpha with open necks and unerring loyalty.
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Post by Calhoun Farstrider on Jan 15, 2013 20:24:49 GMT -6
I would have happily taken on role of Alpha Wolf. I created the group because hunting was what I plan on doing the majority of the time. I plan on exploring quite a bit too. BUT seeing as I am lined up for Guardian, I will definitely have my hands full with that position and have my hands full with keeping this site looking pretty. Hopefully, after a while, my work on this site will be done and it will begin to run itself and my maintenance will be almost unnecessary.
SO if any of you take on the role of "Leaders" of these sub-groups, I'd be happy to see it happen.
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Post by Frostrazor on Jan 16, 2013 0:23:19 GMT -6
SO if any of you take on the role of "Leaders" of these sub-groups, I'd be happy to see it happen. Well that was the jist of my message - of course not wanting to overstep any bounds. I was excited to get in to this thing as early as I did because of the privileges being afforded to the first group of guild brothers/sisters. Basically a "warden" of the wolves; or barring that answer to a warden of Ring of Wood as a lead wolf - and the term Alpha wolf was just too fitting for my character to not include it in the narrative.
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Post by Calhoun Farstrider on Jan 16, 2013 2:07:58 GMT -6
Well that was the jist of my message - of course not wanting to overstep any bounds. Not at all. Works for me. "Over stepping bounds"? No. "Entusiastic"? lol Definitely, but we need that drive and passion! Right? Though, as Zaluke suggested, I would also recommend leaving thine sword sheathed. The tenet of the Circle is "Not to initiate aggression." Maybe I should let you all in on how I came up with this mumbo jumbo I typed up for this Ring's description. Gather round! Its story time! I stole everything from Calhoun. He was the blueprint for this foundation. "Striders", I derived and chose from my his last name, "Farstrider". Striders would represent Cal's passion for adventure, scouting, exploring, and plain curiosity spurred wandering. "Wolves" the lords and ladies of the hunt. Derived from the Cloak that Cal wears. They represent his love of hunting and "pack-minded" team cooperation. (Not that the other sub-groups won't work as a team also.) "Whisperers" would represent Cal's affiliation for animals and his respect for them. Though he does not currently travel with a companion, he has plenty of companions in the wild. Animals not to be toyed with and to be treated as equals. Respect for them always, even in death. When hunted, the animal's life was taken to give life to others. That life is not to be wasted. Honor them.
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