OOC Introduction:
THE RUNEWARDENS
aka the Knights who say Ygg
Intrøduction
The Runewardens are a Chivalric or Knightly Order within in the FRR. They endeavor to promote and support the FRR wherever they go. They encourage standardized and optimized builds, while also working to retain a spirit of role play within the community. They also hold weekly drop nights in the FRR Hub that will include light pre and post drop Role Play prompts.
Furthermore, in a spirit of FRR unity, when they are not fighting for faction in CW, they may also enter as a single and unified organization in leagues and tournaments.
All members of the FRR, regardless of unit, can join the Runewardens. There will be ranks, icons and corresponding tags in the FRR hub for Runewardens.
Backgrounð:
They were instigated after Adverse Reaction (now known as Runithialfr), a lowly wrecca with-in the Royal KungsArme had a dream of the Mighty World Tree, Yggdrasil, as the ordered aspect of the Universe, connecting everything together via its star-spanning branches.
He quickly shared his vision with the Jarl and a new Knightly order was founded. Through violence towards their enemies and benevolence towards their kindred they believe they can repair the damaged limbs of the World Tree and Reunite humanity beneath its green banner.
The dream of Runithialfr
Rånks:
Sprig
The entry level position into the Runewardens. Even the greatest of trees began life as a tiny sprig. The greenest of members the only thing someone must do to become a Sprig is agree to abide by mandate of the Runewardens and swear the Kin-Oath.
TS Icon: The Green Dream of the World Tree. Fresh with Promise and pregnant with tomorrow.
Herald
The Herald tells the story of the Runewardens with both weapon and word. While still green, they have proven their early mettle and have mastered the Griffin-3M. The Scout-mech of choice for the Runewardens. They can recruit new Sprigs into the order.
TS Icon: The Blue memory of the World Tree. Fading into the subconscious but being replaced with experience.
Root-Knight
More commonly refered to as just 'Knights'. These are the fully formed, battle-ready, veterans and heroes of the FRR. These are the Runewardens at their height of power and experience. Masters of both Griffins for scouting and the Stormtrooper deck. To be a Knight is the ultimate goal of all Runewardens. A warrior in their prime and a force to be reckoned with. When a Herald's mechs are ready, his devotion proved and his skills honed any Knight can raise that Herald up to the position of Knight. A Knight can make a Knight.
TS Icon: The Crimson Rune of Ygg, the Hanged-God, Odin. He who sacrificed himself on the World Tree so that we mortals might possess the Runes.
Knight-Commander
While each Knight might be a hero, they still still require leaders and tacticians. The Knight-Commanders are the Drop-Callers and organizers of the Runewardens. Some even lead special detachments of Knights known as Irminsuls. Knight-Commanders are chosen from the ranks of the Root-Knights by the Runearch.
TS Icon: The Golden Rune of the One-Handed-God. God of War, Justice and Bravery.
Runearch
The Runearchs oversee the day-to-day management of the Runewarden order. Senior leadership that act with little oversight and great trust.
TS Icon: The shimmering Blue Rune of the Divine Æsir.
Primarch
The leader of the entire Order. However his position is mostly ceremonial as the Runearchs actually run everything.
Note: Spriggen and Heralds are known collectively as "Barkmen", while Root-Knights and above are known as "Rootmen".
Måndate:
The Runewardens will protect the FRR from enemies without and inactivity within, as such it is expected for them to have an FRR contract at least 51% of the time. They also are expected to have and utilize optimized builds. Being a Runewarden should mean something to the individual, to his enemies and to his allies. That is one of the reasons that certain ranks require standardized mechs and builds. A minimum amount of Role Play participation is also required. Finally, Runewardens should be a positive force in the community.
Other General Information:
As this Order is still in its infancy I will be adding a lot more information to this and other posts as we go along. Adverse Reaction is the Runearch of the Runewardens look for his posts and TS presence for further guidance, he is essentially running the show.
Drop-Nights:
Runewardens will host 1-2 drop nights a week. Prior to the Drop-Night a post will be made on the MWO forums by the Runearch or a Knight-Commander detailing their mission for those drops. Once the drops conclude an AAR will also be added to the thread.
RP Pilot creation: New Runewardens will be required to post an RP/Pilot name.
Griffin/Stormtrooper Builds: All Runewardens who wish to be more than just a Sprig will need to master the Griffin-3M and 2N. Furthermore the Stormtrooper build is required for Knights. The Stormtrooper tag can be replaced with the Knight tag if a Knight wishes it, or he can retain his Stormtrooper tag and not have a Knight tag. No new Stormtrooper tags will be given out.
In the week following the re-sizing patch a new Stormtrooper/Runewarden deck will be put together, right now we're using the Stormtrooper deck as sort of place-holder until that happens.
Two acceptable Griffin-3M builds atm:
Regular
Flaming
Griffin-2N builds atm:
Flaming
Anyways:
More will be added and updated very soon at this all comes together. Look for Adverse Reaction's posts.
Edited by Mech The Dane, 17 June 2016 - 09:39 PM.