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Tancred RedStar
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The Royal Guard(of Chesapeake) held it's first recruitment muster Tuesday evening. Beginning at the Royal Barracks within Castle Britannia in the capital city of Britain, Royal Guard Commander Drake Foxx initially reviewed the prospects before being joined by Royal Guard Captain Gwen Irina.
(Editted journal follows):
Commander Drake Foxx: *looks them up and down*
Commander Drake Foxx: Good evening citizens
Commander Drake Foxx: Tonight, you will all have the oppurtunity to join an elite unit
Commander Drake Foxx: Tonight
Commander Drake Foxx: As I mentioned
Commander Drake Foxx: You will have a chance to join an elite unit
Commander Drake Foxx: A unit that has served the Realm since time eternal
Commander Drake Foxx: Whilst in the past we have offered a voluntary status within our ranks
Commander Drake Foxx: Tonight, for the first time
Commander Drake Foxx: We offer full enlistment to those who seek it
Commander Drake Foxx: Tonight you will also be shown to the site of the future Royal Guard Barracks
Commander Drake Foxx: This is where you will train and learn the ways of the Guard
Commander Drake Foxx: This is where you will eat, sleep, live and prosper while on duty
Commander Drake Foxx: It will be the base of Royal Guard operations
Commander Drake Foxx: As well as the home port of the Royal Navy
Tancred: Hmmm do you have Battle Standards that those of us who lead can "plant" to show their areas?
Commander Drake Foxx: *looks over*
Commander Drake Foxx: What's your question?
Tancred: Hmmm do you have Battle Standards that those of us who lead can "plant" to show their areas?
Commander Drake Foxx: Each regiment will have it's own standard
Tancred: in heat of crowd with dragons and such to try to see past, battle standard would be useful
Tancred: good
Commander Drake Foxx: Now
Tancred: thanks
Commander Drake Foxx: As I was saying...
Commander Drake Foxx: You will be brought to the Royal Guard Headquarters
Commander Drake Foxx: It is an impenetrable fortress that will serve us well
Commander Drake Foxx: Over time, you as a unit
Commander Drake Foxx: Can earn enhancments
Commander Drake Foxx: Some of you will be promoted
Commander Drake Foxx: Some of you will go onto greatness
Commander Drake Foxx: Others of you may stray from the path of virtue
Bon Temps: Do we get some that resembles our rank?
Bon Temps: something*
Commander Drake Foxx: Yes
Commander Drake Foxx: As you advance
Commander Drake Foxx: Your uniform will reflect that
Bon Temps: Uniform?
Commander Drake Foxx: Our Royal Clothiers have gone to greath lengths
Commander Drake Foxx: To put together a uniform that will offer the Guard with the utmost in flexibility
Commander Drake Foxx: Of battle attire
Bon Temps: We will be able to peform in battle?
Commander Drake Foxx: While still be identifiable as a Royal Guardsman
Commander Drake Foxx: You will be battle tested
Commander Drake Foxx: The realm is torn in war
Commander Drake Foxx: It is up to those of you here today to ensure it's continued prosperity
You see: Captain Gwen Irina
Commander Drake Foxx: *looks to the barracks*
Commander Drake Foxx: Now, I prsent to you
Captain Gwen Irina: Sir
Commander Drake Foxx: Captain Gwen Irina
Captain Irina enters the parade ground
Captain Gwen Irina: *salutes*
Commander Drake Foxx: *salutes*
Commander Drake Foxx: The Captain has some words for you
Captain Gwen Irina: Good Evening all of you.
Captain Gwen Irina: I see several of you are familiar from previous outings
Captain Gwen Irina: I'm glad to see that many of you are eager to serve the realm in service of the Guard.
Captain Gwen Irina: Did Commander Foxx detail the regimental differences with you yet?
Bon Temps: Yes
Tancred RedStar: no ma'am
Nyx: no
Kato: no
Bon Temps: We will be marked or promoted by a Uniform which distinguishes our rank.
Bon Temps: Is that what you mean?
Captain Gwen Irina: No, but it's good that that was gone over.
Captain Gwen Irina: There will be four different regiments within the guard, based on...
Captain Gwen Irina: The area of combat you are proficient in
Captain Gwen Irina: There is a regiment for those whom command beasts and animals
Captain Gwen Irina: A regiment for those with thrown weapons or bow weapons
Captain Gwen Irina: A regiment for those who fight with force of arm, and at the forefront of battle
Captain Gwen Irina: And a regiment for those who wield spells of all sorts to assist them.
Captain Gwen Irina: If you are skilled in many areas
Captain Gwen Irina: You will be assigned to the regiment that best suits your primary fighting abilities
Tancred: What about the timid and cowardly?
Captain Gwen Irina: We'll try to drill that right out of you. *to Tancred*
Tancred: *hides behind others timidly*
Captain Gwen Irina: And as for that, well, you may see your services utilized as a messenger if necessary.
Tancred: hmmm maybe send the grey robes to tailor shops, is my use as messenger (grumbles)
Captain Gwen Irina: As time progresses, we may alter the regiments a bit
Captain Gwen Irina: If any regiment shows no applicants, it may be temporarily folded into another
Captain Gwen Irina: This will be at the sole discretion of Commander Foxx and myself.
Captain Gwen Irina: I want to be clear with you all though; This is not a commitment to be taken lightly
Captain Gwen Irina: You are here to join the Royal Guard as initiates and soldiers.
Captain Gwen Irina: I will be proud to call each of you an ally, but you must realize that...
Captain Gwen Irina: You will be tasked with protecting this realm and those within
Captain Gwen Irina: You'll be tasked with difficult missions, and you might not always succeed.
Captain Gwen Irina: But when you do, you will see the fruits of your efforts.
Captain Gwen Irina: And for those who dedicate themselves to it, a life in the Guard is a rewarding one.
Captain Gwen Irina: You'll be taking a sacred oath as you join. This is a serious thing, and I hope you treat it as suc
Captain Gwen Irina: *such.
Captain Gwen Irina: Are there any other questions before we head to the compound?
Guri: Captain, could you change your font color?
Nyx: yes please
Kato: can i get my drag or is he not needed?
Rivi Ravenwynd: Is this the only night to sign up?
Captain Gwen Irina: I'm not sure what a 'font color' is, but I will speak louder.
Captain Gwen Irina: Your dragon will not be needed.
Captain Gwen Irina: This will not be the only opportunity to join the Guard.
Captain Gwen Irina: Any other questions?
Tancred: Who will devise tactics to be used by the different squads?
Tancred RedStar: anyone taking roll for this?
Olin Maddox: I am Tanc
Tancred RedStar: aye
Captain Gwen Irina: Initially, Commander Foxx and myself. Once some of you have advanced through dedication and...
Captain Gwen Irina: Hard work, and shown your merits, some of you may be given authority in your regiments
Captain Gwen Irina: However, this is a burden as much as it is a privilege
Kato: you seem to like it
Captain Gwen Irina: I enjoy doing my duty and serving the realm, the crown, and the virtues.
Captain Gwen Irina: Any last questions before we go?
Bon Temps: I do admire your Halberd.
Captain Gwen Irina: *nods*
Captain Gwen Irina: In that case, we'll get moving
Captain Gwen Irina: *pulls out one of Balandar's runes and activates it*
A gate is opened, leading to the northwestern portion of Serpent's Hold in Trammel
Commander Drake Foxx: Hello again
Tancred: serpent's hold??
Captain Gwen Irina: Sir, this is the bulk of them. I'll make sure to bring along any stragglers.
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods to Gwen*
Commander Drake Foxx: Very well
Commander Drake Foxx: Yes, Serpent's Hold
Commander Drake Foxx: This island will become the Royal Guard Headquarters
Commander Drake Foxx: The fortifications here are second to none
Commander Drake Foxx: And there is plenty of room for training
Commander Drake Foxx: As well as all the necessary merchants and aritsans to keep us all well outfitted
Commander Drake Foxx: And well fed
Commander Drake Foxx: *grins*
Commander Drake Foxx: As the unit progresses
Commander Drake Foxx: The Fortifications here will be enchanced
Commander Drake Foxx: And become more customized to suit our needs
Commander Drake Foxx: The next step of this process is to proceed into the Exercises Hall
Commander Drake Foxx: Please, follow me
The crowd of recruits are led into the massive stone-hewn hall, Commander Foxx begins screaming at them to get into a line.
Commander Drake Foxx: LINE UP!
Commander Drake Foxx: GO GO GO GO GO!
Commander Drake Foxx: ONE LINE ONE LINE!!!!
Commander Drake Foxx: GO GO GO GO!
Commander Drake Foxx: Outstanding!
Captain Gwen Irina: Two lines only, single file
Captain Gwen Irina: Off of the rugs for now
Four bags, each on a table against the wall, hold supplies for recruits, including official Royal Guard issue boots, sashes, kilts and handbooks.
Captain Gwen Irina: As you are brought up, you need to come and take one item from each of the bags here
Captain Gwen Irina: They are your uniform and a blank book
Captain Gwen Irina: You will need to copy your book from the book here on the table
Kato: people in the back cant hear you
Fearless Arrows: people in back cant see
Captain Gwen Irina: I'll repeat for them in a moment
Captain Gwen Irina: Please remain in line, I'll address you all in the back momentarily
Captain Gwen Irina: Please remain in line, I'll address you all in the back momentarily
Captain Gwen Irina: So, get a uniform, a book, copy the book on the table
Captain Gwen Irina: And then speak with Commander Foxx. Do this one at a time
Captain Gwen Irina: Back in line please
Captain Gwen Irina: You will alternate, starting with this line
Captain Gwen Irina: *points to the white haired fellow*
Captain Gwen Irina: And then the other line
Captain Gwen Irina: *the fellow in the bear mask*
Demon Slayer: start now?
Captain Gwen Irina: Do not approach until the first person has left Commander Foxx
Captain Gwen Irina: Begin
Captain Gwen Irina: As you move up the lines
Captain Gwen Irina: You will get to the bags up front
Captain Gwen Irina: Take one item from each, them being your uniform and a blank book
Captain Gwen Irina: You need to copy the book on the table with your blank book
Captain Gwen Irina: Then speak with Commander Foxx
The first recruit steps forward, taking one issue item from each of the bags on the tables against the wall, copies the Royal Guard Handbook, putting their name on the first page, then goes to see Commander Foxx.
Captain Gwen Irina: The lines are alternating, one at a time, back and forth
Captain Gwen Irina: Do not approach until the person before you has spoken with Commander Foxx and finished.
Captain Gwen Irina: Everyone clear?
Bon Temps: Crystal.
Olin Maddox: Aye
Captain Gwen Irina: Good.
Commander Drake Foxx: Archer? Tamer? Mage? Melee?
Commander Drake Foxx: You keep the book
Demon Slayer: melee
Each recruit is given headgear indicative of their regiment, caps for archers and tamers, bandanas for meleers, wizard hats for mages, and a red leaf to seal their handbook with their name signed in it.
Odin Blackmoore: melee
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Sidd: Archer
Captain Gwen Irina: Please head over to the rug you were told to be at
Captain Gwen Irina: Wait until the person before you is finished speaking with Commander Foxx before approaching
Demon Slayer: do we form a new line afterward?
Captain Gwen Irina: Melee fighters, line up on this rug, facing the center line.
Captain Gwen Irina: Archers, this rug, facing center line
Captain Gwen Irina: Melee here
Captain Gwen Irina: Tamers here
Tancred RedStar: sir
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Tancred RedStar: Melee
Bon Temps: Where should mages go?
Captain Gwen Irina: Wizards will be on the Southeastern Rug.
Commander Drake Foxx: Next!
Bon Temps: Thank thee.
Captain Gwen Irina: Tamers on the Northeastern.
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Captain Gwen Irina: Melee on the Northwest
Scarlet: what if your archer /mage
Captain Gwen Irina: Archer on the Southwest.
Captain Gwen Irina: Pick your primary method of fighting
Commander Drake Foxx: Mage then
Captain Gwen Irina: and stay with that.
Bon Temps: You're mainly mage.
Captain Gwen Irina: Choose whichever you wish then.
Captain Gwen Irina: Are you an archer?
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Sir Underpants: mage sir
Captain Gwen Irina: To this rug, then.
Captain Gwen Irina: If anyone has trouble with copying the book, let me know.
Guri: Sir, I am Mage.
Guri: Hand a book?
Scarlet: our line isnt moveing
Commander Drake Foxx: Keep the book
Guri: ty sir
Winter Soul: im a Mage
Captain Gwen Irina: It's not an exceptionally fast process, but you are moving
Commander Drake Foxx: Hail
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Commander Drake Foxx: Keep the book
Helvetica: mage
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
LaKoda: mage
Nyx: mage
Kato: where do tamers stand?
Kato: here right?
Captain Gwen Irina: Tamers here, on the Northeast Rug.
Captain Gwen Irina: *nods*
Captain Gwen Irina: Mages here on the Southeast
Nyx: ty
Winter Soul: ty
Captain Gwen Irina: Archers here on the Southwest
Scarlet: mage
Harek: does that include throwing?
Captain Gwen Irina: And melee up here, on the Northwest
Captain Gwen Irina: Yes, throwing users are with the archers
Captain Gwen Irina: Excuse me a moment
Harek: i am not hereon what will be my main
Captain Gwen Irina: There will be other chances to join
Captain Gwen Irina: If you are not ready today
Harek: good then i will justr watch
Kato: im all lonely
Kato: im by myself
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Nicky Dyal: mage
Bon Temps: Greeting, Commander Foxx.
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods*
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Bon Temps: Mage, Sir.
Kato: Captain Gwen Irina what do i do with the book?
Captain Gwen Irina: Copy the one on the table, then put your name in the title area.
Captain Gwen Irina: I've fixed the misprint.
Bon Temps: Thank thee.
Xavier Whytlyon: Archer sir
Commander Drake Foxx: Hang on to that
Bon Temps: May I dismiss myself for a brief second to place money in my bank?
Captain Gwen Irina: Please either recopy your book
Captain Gwen Irina: Or get a new one and copy it
Commander Drake Foxx: All done
Captain Gwen Irina: A new leaf can be provided on request
Captain Gwen Irina: Excuse me one moment
Captain Gwen Irina: The old books ended at page 11
Captain Gwen Irina: The misprint has been fixed
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Captain Gwen Irina: It was not noticed until a moment ago
Captain Gwen Irina: If your book ends at page eleven, please recopy it
Rivi Ravenwynd: Mage, Sir
La Bella: Mage Sir
La Bella: Tis an honor to serve.
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods*
Commander Drake Foxx: Please take only one
Captain Gwen Irina: You need to be displaying your uniform visibly
Harek: I am sorry sir.. I am only observing
Bon Temps: Can the mages please be more organized.
Captain Gwen Irina: Mages, you should be on the rug
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Sherlock Hemlock: Drummer sir!
Captain Gwen Irina: The armor tends to do that at times.
Commander Drake Foxx: Archer? Mage? Melee? Tamer?
Captain Gwen Irina: *gestures to Tancred in the purple*
Captain Gwen Irina: Do you have your uniform yet?
Commander Drake Foxx: Hang on to that book
Tancred: yes
Captain Gwen Irina: You need to be wearing it visibly
Captain Gwen Irina: No robe.
Tancred: royalt color suits me better, my friends say!
Captain Gwen Irina: I don't see any part of your uniform. No sash, no kilt, no cap, no black boots...
Tancred: now kilt
Captain Gwen Irina: You'll need it all on
Tancred: *dreams of sash that does not cover quivers!
Kato: hahahah im all lonely
Captain Gwen Irina: *gestures to Kato*
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Captain Gwen Irina: Come over to this corner
jimmy val: bard
Captain Gwen Irina: Closer to the center
Commander Drake Foxx: Archer? Mage? Melee? Tamer?
Kato: who needs a regiment when you got a greater eh?
Captain Gwen Irina: *chuckles*
jimmy val: mage
Captain Gwen Irina: Perhaps so
Commander Drake Foxx: Bards are with the tamers
Sherlock Hemlock: you are UNIQUE, Kato...
Tancred: Should this garb be Insured?
Guri: Captain
Captain Gwen Irina: It needs to be worn first.
Captain Gwen Irina: Everything else about it will be explained when you are all wearing it
Captain Gwen Irina: and ready to take your oaths.
Guri: *raises hand*
Guri: Captain
Guri: I keep a book. Is it okay?
Captain Gwen Irina: Please remove the doublet and wear the red sash.
Commander Drake Foxx: *inspects*
Captain Gwen Irina: You want an extra copy for keeping it?
Guri: Can I it?
Ixtab: i cant wear these uniform
Tancred: aha so it was doublet not quiver blocking the sash, thanks
Guri: ahh
Captain Gwen Irina: *glances to the gargoyle*
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Guri: I dont hand a book to anyone
Captain Gwen Irina: Everyone will keep the books, and we'll get you a proper uniform quickly.
Commander Drake Foxx: You, the white hat?
Captain Gwen Irina: Sorry, we haven't often had many gargoyles apply
Captain Gwen Irina: For now, what you are wearing is fine.
Captain Gwen Irina: *nods to the Gargoyle*
Night Wolf: Blend, say "Mage"
Captain Gwen Irina: Face along the center line, all
Commander Drake Foxx: Hey!
Bon Temps: Tanced put your hat on.
Commander Drake Foxx: Needs a uniform!
Commander Drake Foxx: This way
Tancred: don't see hat
Commander Drake Foxx: Blend
Commander Drake Foxx: Here
Commander Drake Foxx: Blend
Tancred: is not hat
Commander Drake Foxx: Come get a unifrom
Captain Gwen Irina: I gave the fellow a set, sir.
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods*
blend: ty
Bon Temps: Commander Foxx
Tancred: hat I worry later
Bon Temps: Tancred needs a hat
Tancred: buying hat offer 2 fish!
Tancred: who will sell new hat for these 2 fish?
Captain Gwen Irina: Wear this
Captain Gwen Irina: And are you two tamers?
Tancred: hmm seems they don't seed you out for 2 fish
Tancred: no sell-outs yet!
Captain Gwen Irina: Take this time to look through your books
Bon Temps: *browses through book*
Captain Gwen Irina: Make sure that again you are committed to joining the Guard.
Tancred: *sees no signs of hats so decides to let it go until later*
Sidd: cant wait to show my uniform in public
Commander Drake Foxx: Which class?
Tancred: archer
Captain Gwen Irina: *to Blend*
Tancred: *ponders wisdom of swap +20 protection helm for miseerable cloth cap!
Captain Gwen Irina: *gestures to Shumer*
Captain Gwen Irina: Are you a Mage or a Tamer?
Shumer: mage, sir
Captain Gwen Irina: Get a Wizard's Hat from Commander Foxx, and join the other mages then.
Captain Gwen Irina: *looks to Blend*
Captain Gwen Irina: Mage or tamer?
blend: mage
Commander Drake Foxx: But that on
Captain Gwen Irina: Get a Wizard's hat from Commander Foxx, and head to the Mages group.
Commander Drake Foxx: *clears throat*
Commander Drake Foxx: Put even
Bon Temps: Captain Gwen
Captain Gwen Irina: Yes?
Bon Temps: May I ask what this leaf is for?
Captain Gwen Irina: The leaf is to seal your book after you have put your name in it
Captain Gwen Irina: And you will keep the book, to remind yourself of the Oath you are about to take.
Bon Temps: Will it be okay to create a new one since I will be changing my name shortly?
Captain Gwen Irina: That will be acceptable
Captain Gwen Irina: I'll get you a copy
Commander Drake Foxx: *looks up and down*
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods in approval*
Commander Drake Foxx: Now that you are all properly outfitted
Commander Drake Foxx: And wearing the basic dress uniform
Commander Drake Foxx: It is time to take the oath
Commander Drake Foxx: Everyone sheat all weapons and books and shields
Commander Drake Foxx: Everyone raise your right hand
Captain Gwen Irina: Double time! Weapons, books, shields, stow them!
Commander Drake Foxx: And repeat after me!
The oath of the Royal Guard is administered to the recruits, each raising their right hand and repeating the oath as Commander Foxx gives it.
Commander Drake Foxx: I hereby swear before the virutes, the Guard and my fellow citizens to serve the realm
Captain Gwen Irina: Repeat the lines after the Commander Does!
Commander Drake Foxx: The Cities and their interests, and to hold myself to the high ideals of the virutes as they apply
Commander Drake Foxx: to my duties
Commander Drake Foxx: I swear to defend the realm and all the innocent within from threats both external and internal
Commander Drake Foxx: I swear to fulfill these duties to the best of my ability and judgement, and to serve
Commander Drake Foxx: As an example to those in the realm of jus t
Commander Drake Foxx: Just what can be accomplished through virtuous and righteous conduct
Commander Drake Foxx: I swear these things in the name of the Virtues
Commander Drake Foxx: the name of Britannia
Commander Drake Foxx: and on my own body, heart and soul!
Commander Drake Foxx: *salutes!*
The recruits take some time to finish repeating the oath.
Commander Drake Foxx: Well then, from this point forward
Commander Drake Foxx: You are now officially enlisted as soldiers in the Royal Britannia Guard!
Commander Drake Foxx: From this hall we will commence training!
Commander Drake Foxx: We will grow as a unit!
Commander Drake Foxx: As of now, you are dismeissed!
Commander Drake Foxx: Wait for our call!
Captain Gwen Irina: We'll see you all soon. It's an honor to have you all as comrades
Captain Gwen Irina: Also
Captain Gwen Irina: Before you leave
You see: Lord DELTA BUTCH [RBG]
Captain Gwen Irina: The colors of your uniform should remain the same; If you have magical items...
You see: Lord DELTA BUTCH [RBG]
Captain Gwen Irina: Such as a magical sash, or kilt, or headpiece
Captain Gwen Irina: Provided it is the same style as your units for headpiece, you may use a magical one
Captain Gwen Irina: And still be in full uniform
Captain Gwen Irina: But please dye them to the correct color
Tancred: ahh good, thanks. Do any towns offer all dye to our guard?
Captain Gwen Irina: The mages is the darkest dark blue on a special dye tub
Captain Gwen Irina: The archers is the darkest tan
Captain Gwen Irina: The melee fighters the darkest green
Commander Drake Foxx: Sleep well Guards
Captain Gwen Irina: And the tamers the darkest red
Commander Drake Foxx: The only easy day, is today!
Captain Gwen Irina: If you wish to wear glasses, you may; But keep in mind that staying in uniform...
Captain Gwen Irina: Helps unit morale and cohesiveness, and as such
Captain Gwen Irina: Will be given higher notice than being out of uniform
Captain Gwen Irina: With imbuing, you shouldn't be crippled by a change.
Captain Gwen Irina: Then you will have to make your choice
Captain Gwen Irina: During exercises, you should wear your uniform colors proudlly
Captain Gwen Irina: Outside of it, you may wear whatever you please
Kato: how many merits till we get promoted?
Captain Gwen Irina: Then you have to make that choice whether to be in uniform and slightly hampered
Captain Gwen Irina: by a lessening of enhancements, or out of uniform
Captain Gwen Irina: and slightly hampered in merits.
Captain Gwen Irina: Commander Foxx will be overseeing that
Captain Gwen Irina: Demerits are negatives against you
Captain Gwen Irina: Merits are bonuses
Captain Gwen Irina: You would not get a demerit for being out of your hat
Captain Gwen Irina: But you would not get the extra merit
Captain Gwen Irina: Any other questions?
Kato: when is our first training session?
Olin Maddox: Late comers sir
Bon Temps: Theres two Tancreds here...
Tancred: As I consider tactics it is important to know, do all mages cast now without reagents?
Captain Gwen Irina: Many do
Tancred: hah I am the original I expect
Tancred: *jokes*
Captain Gwen Irina: Our first exercise will be sometime this month
Captain Gwen Irina: Commander Foxx is looking for an ideal date
Bon Temps: Next week perhaps?
Night Wolf: do we hand in these books?
Captain Gwen Irina: It will be announced as soon as possible
Captain Gwen Irina: That's likely
Captain Gwen Irina: The books you have with your oaths and names should be kept safe
Captain Gwen Irina: Both to remind you of the service you have entered, and of what it means
Kato: should i insure the book?
Bon Temps: You keep the books, they are your handguide and your code of conduct.
Captain Gwen Irina: You may keep it at your home or with you
Captain Gwen Irina: That decision is up to you
Kato: ok
Captain Gwen Irina: Any final questions?
Tancred: *ponders meaning of these potentially conflicting Orders!*
DELTA BUTCH: *clicks heels*
Sidd: how do we know we have merits?
Bon Temps: In Mani - Heal
DELTA BUTCH: YES SIR
Captain Gwen Irina: Yes?
Tancred: I have read the Ophidian's orders
Captain Gwen Irina: As Commander Foxx stated
Captain Gwen Irina: Merits are given for attendance, exceptional conduct in the field, uniform, and a few other things
Sidd: wil we receive ranks as merits?
Captain Gwen Irina: I'm not sure what you're talking about, I'm afraid.
Captain Gwen Irina: As you progress in merits
Captain Gwen Irina: you will be awarded higher ranks at times
Kato: will the uniform change a lil when we get promoted?
Captain Gwen Irina: And also extra equipment and supplies.
Captain Gwen Irina: Yes, uniform will be modified as you get higher ranks.
Captain Gwen Irina: However, these will be very difficult to reach
Sidd: and for each class is there a sergeant or supervisor in charge of our gropu?
Sidd: group?
Captain Gwen Irina: So do not expect them to be attained easily and quickly
Tancred: Is it important to have a Chat channel on during events?
Captain Gwen Irina: As merits are given, those who raise rank will grow in their regiment
Captain Gwen Irina: And if you have a higher rank, you will sometimes be responsible for orders
Captain Gwen Irina: And assisting your regiment in fulfilling orders from myself and Commander Foxx
Captain Gwen Irina: Sometimes in a leadership role.
Sidd: since we have taken the oath as honor guards to serve and protect how do we know whos taken
Sidd: the oath?
Kato: how will leadership work in this regiment lol
Kato: just 2 of us
Sidd: so we have no spies among us
Captain Gwen Irina: Your regiment will likely grow soon
Nyx: I am disappointed over uniforms
Kato: hopefully
Captain Gwen Irina: Commander Foxx and I are keeping tabs of those who have joined
Captain Gwen Irina: And taken the oath
Sidd: the evil lurks around us
Captain Gwen Irina: *nods*
DELTA BUTCH: Did you get my tab? i was late
Kato: can we have regiment competitions?
DELTA BUTCH: *glares*
Sidd: i am confident now
Captain Gwen Irina: No, but I can get you written in.
DELTA BUTCH: Please do?
Captain Gwen Irina: Get a second book from the table
Captain Gwen Irina: Write your name in it
Captain Gwen Irina: and hand iit to me
Captain Gwen Irina: Since you were late
Nutron Bomb: Sorry im late
Captain Gwen Irina: You do the same then
Kato: can we have regiment competitions?
DELTA BUTCH: I was slaying a dragon....
Captain Gwen Irina: There will likely be those in the future
Captain Gwen Irina: As the regiments grow
Tancred: Is it important to have a Chat channel on in event? Or to have it open any time, to compete etc
Captain Gwen Irina: For now, if you have no further questions, you are dismissed
Captain Gwen Irina: I'm not sure what a chat channel is.
ps - yes, there were two Tancreds there, myself and another, but we're not related
Cross-posted, with pictures, at UOForums:
Royal Guard Recruiment - Jan 11, 2011 - Ultima Online Forums
(Editted journal follows):
Commander Drake Foxx: *looks them up and down*
Commander Drake Foxx: Good evening citizens
Commander Drake Foxx: Tonight, you will all have the oppurtunity to join an elite unit
Commander Drake Foxx: Tonight
Commander Drake Foxx: As I mentioned
Commander Drake Foxx: You will have a chance to join an elite unit
Commander Drake Foxx: A unit that has served the Realm since time eternal
Commander Drake Foxx: Whilst in the past we have offered a voluntary status within our ranks
Commander Drake Foxx: Tonight, for the first time
Commander Drake Foxx: We offer full enlistment to those who seek it
Commander Drake Foxx: Tonight you will also be shown to the site of the future Royal Guard Barracks
Commander Drake Foxx: This is where you will train and learn the ways of the Guard
Commander Drake Foxx: This is where you will eat, sleep, live and prosper while on duty
Commander Drake Foxx: It will be the base of Royal Guard operations
Commander Drake Foxx: As well as the home port of the Royal Navy
Tancred: Hmmm do you have Battle Standards that those of us who lead can "plant" to show their areas?
Commander Drake Foxx: *looks over*
Commander Drake Foxx: What's your question?
Tancred: Hmmm do you have Battle Standards that those of us who lead can "plant" to show their areas?
Commander Drake Foxx: Each regiment will have it's own standard
Tancred: in heat of crowd with dragons and such to try to see past, battle standard would be useful
Tancred: good
Commander Drake Foxx: Now
Tancred: thanks
Commander Drake Foxx: As I was saying...
Commander Drake Foxx: You will be brought to the Royal Guard Headquarters
Commander Drake Foxx: It is an impenetrable fortress that will serve us well
Commander Drake Foxx: Over time, you as a unit
Commander Drake Foxx: Can earn enhancments
Commander Drake Foxx: Some of you will be promoted
Commander Drake Foxx: Some of you will go onto greatness
Commander Drake Foxx: Others of you may stray from the path of virtue
Bon Temps: Do we get some that resembles our rank?
Bon Temps: something*
Commander Drake Foxx: Yes
Commander Drake Foxx: As you advance
Commander Drake Foxx: Your uniform will reflect that
Bon Temps: Uniform?
Commander Drake Foxx: Our Royal Clothiers have gone to greath lengths
Commander Drake Foxx: To put together a uniform that will offer the Guard with the utmost in flexibility
Commander Drake Foxx: Of battle attire
Bon Temps: We will be able to peform in battle?
Commander Drake Foxx: While still be identifiable as a Royal Guardsman
Commander Drake Foxx: You will be battle tested
Commander Drake Foxx: The realm is torn in war
Commander Drake Foxx: It is up to those of you here today to ensure it's continued prosperity
You see: Captain Gwen Irina
Commander Drake Foxx: *looks to the barracks*
Commander Drake Foxx: Now, I prsent to you
Captain Gwen Irina: Sir
Commander Drake Foxx: Captain Gwen Irina
Captain Irina enters the parade ground
Captain Gwen Irina: *salutes*
Commander Drake Foxx: *salutes*
Commander Drake Foxx: The Captain has some words for you
Captain Gwen Irina: Good Evening all of you.
Captain Gwen Irina: I see several of you are familiar from previous outings
Captain Gwen Irina: I'm glad to see that many of you are eager to serve the realm in service of the Guard.
Captain Gwen Irina: Did Commander Foxx detail the regimental differences with you yet?
Bon Temps: Yes
Tancred RedStar: no ma'am
Nyx: no
Kato: no
Bon Temps: We will be marked or promoted by a Uniform which distinguishes our rank.
Bon Temps: Is that what you mean?
Captain Gwen Irina: No, but it's good that that was gone over.
Captain Gwen Irina: There will be four different regiments within the guard, based on...
Captain Gwen Irina: The area of combat you are proficient in
Captain Gwen Irina: There is a regiment for those whom command beasts and animals
Captain Gwen Irina: A regiment for those with thrown weapons or bow weapons
Captain Gwen Irina: A regiment for those who fight with force of arm, and at the forefront of battle
Captain Gwen Irina: And a regiment for those who wield spells of all sorts to assist them.
Captain Gwen Irina: If you are skilled in many areas
Captain Gwen Irina: You will be assigned to the regiment that best suits your primary fighting abilities
Tancred: What about the timid and cowardly?
Captain Gwen Irina: We'll try to drill that right out of you. *to Tancred*
Tancred: *hides behind others timidly*
Captain Gwen Irina: And as for that, well, you may see your services utilized as a messenger if necessary.
Tancred: hmmm maybe send the grey robes to tailor shops, is my use as messenger (grumbles)
Captain Gwen Irina: As time progresses, we may alter the regiments a bit
Captain Gwen Irina: If any regiment shows no applicants, it may be temporarily folded into another
Captain Gwen Irina: This will be at the sole discretion of Commander Foxx and myself.
Captain Gwen Irina: I want to be clear with you all though; This is not a commitment to be taken lightly
Captain Gwen Irina: You are here to join the Royal Guard as initiates and soldiers.
Captain Gwen Irina: I will be proud to call each of you an ally, but you must realize that...
Captain Gwen Irina: You will be tasked with protecting this realm and those within
Captain Gwen Irina: You'll be tasked with difficult missions, and you might not always succeed.
Captain Gwen Irina: But when you do, you will see the fruits of your efforts.
Captain Gwen Irina: And for those who dedicate themselves to it, a life in the Guard is a rewarding one.
Captain Gwen Irina: You'll be taking a sacred oath as you join. This is a serious thing, and I hope you treat it as suc
Captain Gwen Irina: *such.
Captain Gwen Irina: Are there any other questions before we head to the compound?
Guri: Captain, could you change your font color?
Nyx: yes please
Kato: can i get my drag or is he not needed?
Rivi Ravenwynd: Is this the only night to sign up?
Captain Gwen Irina: I'm not sure what a 'font color' is, but I will speak louder.
Captain Gwen Irina: Your dragon will not be needed.
Captain Gwen Irina: This will not be the only opportunity to join the Guard.
Captain Gwen Irina: Any other questions?
Tancred: Who will devise tactics to be used by the different squads?
Tancred RedStar: anyone taking roll for this?
Olin Maddox: I am Tanc
Tancred RedStar: aye
Captain Gwen Irina: Initially, Commander Foxx and myself. Once some of you have advanced through dedication and...
Captain Gwen Irina: Hard work, and shown your merits, some of you may be given authority in your regiments
Captain Gwen Irina: However, this is a burden as much as it is a privilege
Kato: you seem to like it
Captain Gwen Irina: I enjoy doing my duty and serving the realm, the crown, and the virtues.
Captain Gwen Irina: Any last questions before we go?
Bon Temps: I do admire your Halberd.
Captain Gwen Irina: *nods*
Captain Gwen Irina: In that case, we'll get moving
Captain Gwen Irina: *pulls out one of Balandar's runes and activates it*
A gate is opened, leading to the northwestern portion of Serpent's Hold in Trammel
Commander Drake Foxx: Hello again
Tancred: serpent's hold??
Captain Gwen Irina: Sir, this is the bulk of them. I'll make sure to bring along any stragglers.
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods to Gwen*
Commander Drake Foxx: Very well
Commander Drake Foxx: Yes, Serpent's Hold
Commander Drake Foxx: This island will become the Royal Guard Headquarters
Commander Drake Foxx: The fortifications here are second to none
Commander Drake Foxx: And there is plenty of room for training
Commander Drake Foxx: As well as all the necessary merchants and aritsans to keep us all well outfitted
Commander Drake Foxx: And well fed
Commander Drake Foxx: *grins*
Commander Drake Foxx: As the unit progresses
Commander Drake Foxx: The Fortifications here will be enchanced
Commander Drake Foxx: And become more customized to suit our needs
Commander Drake Foxx: The next step of this process is to proceed into the Exercises Hall
Commander Drake Foxx: Please, follow me
The crowd of recruits are led into the massive stone-hewn hall, Commander Foxx begins screaming at them to get into a line.
Commander Drake Foxx: LINE UP!
Commander Drake Foxx: GO GO GO GO GO!
Commander Drake Foxx: ONE LINE ONE LINE!!!!
Commander Drake Foxx: GO GO GO GO!
Commander Drake Foxx: Outstanding!
Captain Gwen Irina: Two lines only, single file
Captain Gwen Irina: Off of the rugs for now
Four bags, each on a table against the wall, hold supplies for recruits, including official Royal Guard issue boots, sashes, kilts and handbooks.
Captain Gwen Irina: As you are brought up, you need to come and take one item from each of the bags here
Captain Gwen Irina: They are your uniform and a blank book
Captain Gwen Irina: You will need to copy your book from the book here on the table
Kato: people in the back cant hear you
Fearless Arrows: people in back cant see
Captain Gwen Irina: I'll repeat for them in a moment
Captain Gwen Irina: Please remain in line, I'll address you all in the back momentarily
Captain Gwen Irina: Please remain in line, I'll address you all in the back momentarily
Captain Gwen Irina: So, get a uniform, a book, copy the book on the table
Captain Gwen Irina: And then speak with Commander Foxx. Do this one at a time
Captain Gwen Irina: Back in line please
Captain Gwen Irina: You will alternate, starting with this line
Captain Gwen Irina: *points to the white haired fellow*
Captain Gwen Irina: And then the other line
Captain Gwen Irina: *the fellow in the bear mask*
Demon Slayer: start now?
Captain Gwen Irina: Do not approach until the first person has left Commander Foxx
Captain Gwen Irina: Begin
Captain Gwen Irina: As you move up the lines
Captain Gwen Irina: You will get to the bags up front
Captain Gwen Irina: Take one item from each, them being your uniform and a blank book
Captain Gwen Irina: You need to copy the book on the table with your blank book
Captain Gwen Irina: Then speak with Commander Foxx
The first recruit steps forward, taking one issue item from each of the bags on the tables against the wall, copies the Royal Guard Handbook, putting their name on the first page, then goes to see Commander Foxx.
Captain Gwen Irina: The lines are alternating, one at a time, back and forth
Captain Gwen Irina: Do not approach until the person before you has spoken with Commander Foxx and finished.
Captain Gwen Irina: Everyone clear?
Bon Temps: Crystal.
Olin Maddox: Aye
Captain Gwen Irina: Good.
Commander Drake Foxx: Archer? Tamer? Mage? Melee?
Commander Drake Foxx: You keep the book
Demon Slayer: melee
Each recruit is given headgear indicative of their regiment, caps for archers and tamers, bandanas for meleers, wizard hats for mages, and a red leaf to seal their handbook with their name signed in it.
Odin Blackmoore: melee
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Sidd: Archer
Captain Gwen Irina: Please head over to the rug you were told to be at
Captain Gwen Irina: Wait until the person before you is finished speaking with Commander Foxx before approaching
Demon Slayer: do we form a new line afterward?
Captain Gwen Irina: Melee fighters, line up on this rug, facing the center line.
Captain Gwen Irina: Archers, this rug, facing center line
Captain Gwen Irina: Melee here
Captain Gwen Irina: Tamers here
Tancred RedStar: sir
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Tancred RedStar: Melee
Bon Temps: Where should mages go?
Captain Gwen Irina: Wizards will be on the Southeastern Rug.
Commander Drake Foxx: Next!
Bon Temps: Thank thee.
Captain Gwen Irina: Tamers on the Northeastern.
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Captain Gwen Irina: Melee on the Northwest
Scarlet: what if your archer /mage
Captain Gwen Irina: Archer on the Southwest.
Captain Gwen Irina: Pick your primary method of fighting
Commander Drake Foxx: Mage then
Captain Gwen Irina: and stay with that.
Bon Temps: You're mainly mage.
Captain Gwen Irina: Choose whichever you wish then.
Captain Gwen Irina: Are you an archer?
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Sir Underpants: mage sir
Captain Gwen Irina: To this rug, then.
Captain Gwen Irina: If anyone has trouble with copying the book, let me know.
Guri: Sir, I am Mage.
Guri: Hand a book?
Scarlet: our line isnt moveing
Commander Drake Foxx: Keep the book
Guri: ty sir
Winter Soul: im a Mage
Captain Gwen Irina: It's not an exceptionally fast process, but you are moving
Commander Drake Foxx: Hail
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Commander Drake Foxx: Keep the book
Helvetica: mage
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
LaKoda: mage
Nyx: mage
Kato: where do tamers stand?
Kato: here right?
Captain Gwen Irina: Tamers here, on the Northeast Rug.
Captain Gwen Irina: *nods*
Captain Gwen Irina: Mages here on the Southeast
Nyx: ty
Winter Soul: ty
Captain Gwen Irina: Archers here on the Southwest
Scarlet: mage
Harek: does that include throwing?
Captain Gwen Irina: And melee up here, on the Northwest
Captain Gwen Irina: Yes, throwing users are with the archers
Captain Gwen Irina: Excuse me a moment
Harek: i am not hereon what will be my main
Captain Gwen Irina: There will be other chances to join
Captain Gwen Irina: If you are not ready today
Harek: good then i will justr watch
Kato: im all lonely
Kato: im by myself
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Nicky Dyal: mage
Bon Temps: Greeting, Commander Foxx.
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods*
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Bon Temps: Mage, Sir.
Kato: Captain Gwen Irina what do i do with the book?
Captain Gwen Irina: Copy the one on the table, then put your name in the title area.
Captain Gwen Irina: I've fixed the misprint.
Bon Temps: Thank thee.
Xavier Whytlyon: Archer sir
Commander Drake Foxx: Hang on to that
Bon Temps: May I dismiss myself for a brief second to place money in my bank?
Captain Gwen Irina: Please either recopy your book
Captain Gwen Irina: Or get a new one and copy it
Commander Drake Foxx: All done
Captain Gwen Irina: A new leaf can be provided on request
Captain Gwen Irina: Excuse me one moment
Captain Gwen Irina: The old books ended at page 11
Captain Gwen Irina: The misprint has been fixed
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Captain Gwen Irina: It was not noticed until a moment ago
Captain Gwen Irina: If your book ends at page eleven, please recopy it
Rivi Ravenwynd: Mage, Sir
La Bella: Mage Sir
La Bella: Tis an honor to serve.
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods*
Commander Drake Foxx: Please take only one
Captain Gwen Irina: You need to be displaying your uniform visibly
Harek: I am sorry sir.. I am only observing
Bon Temps: Can the mages please be more organized.
Captain Gwen Irina: Mages, you should be on the rug
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Sherlock Hemlock: Drummer sir!
Captain Gwen Irina: The armor tends to do that at times.
Commander Drake Foxx: Archer? Mage? Melee? Tamer?
Captain Gwen Irina: *gestures to Tancred in the purple*
Captain Gwen Irina: Do you have your uniform yet?
Commander Drake Foxx: Hang on to that book
Tancred: yes
Captain Gwen Irina: You need to be wearing it visibly
Captain Gwen Irina: No robe.
Tancred: royalt color suits me better, my friends say!
Captain Gwen Irina: I don't see any part of your uniform. No sash, no kilt, no cap, no black boots...
Tancred: now kilt
Captain Gwen Irina: You'll need it all on
Tancred: *dreams of sash that does not cover quivers!
Kato: hahahah im all lonely
Captain Gwen Irina: *gestures to Kato*
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Captain Gwen Irina: Come over to this corner
jimmy val: bard
Captain Gwen Irina: Closer to the center
Commander Drake Foxx: Archer? Mage? Melee? Tamer?
Kato: who needs a regiment when you got a greater eh?
Captain Gwen Irina: *chuckles*
jimmy val: mage
Captain Gwen Irina: Perhaps so
Commander Drake Foxx: Bards are with the tamers
Sherlock Hemlock: you are UNIQUE, Kato...
Tancred: Should this garb be Insured?
Guri: Captain
Captain Gwen Irina: It needs to be worn first.
Captain Gwen Irina: Everything else about it will be explained when you are all wearing it
Captain Gwen Irina: and ready to take your oaths.
Guri: *raises hand*
Guri: Captain
Guri: I keep a book. Is it okay?
Captain Gwen Irina: Please remove the doublet and wear the red sash.
Commander Drake Foxx: *inspects*
Captain Gwen Irina: You want an extra copy for keeping it?
Guri: Can I it?
Ixtab: i cant wear these uniform
Tancred: aha so it was doublet not quiver blocking the sash, thanks
Guri: ahh
Captain Gwen Irina: *glances to the gargoyle*
Commander Drake Foxx: Class?
Guri: I dont hand a book to anyone
Captain Gwen Irina: Everyone will keep the books, and we'll get you a proper uniform quickly.
Commander Drake Foxx: You, the white hat?
Captain Gwen Irina: Sorry, we haven't often had many gargoyles apply
Captain Gwen Irina: For now, what you are wearing is fine.
Captain Gwen Irina: *nods to the Gargoyle*
Night Wolf: Blend, say "Mage"
Captain Gwen Irina: Face along the center line, all
Commander Drake Foxx: Hey!
Bon Temps: Tanced put your hat on.
Commander Drake Foxx: Needs a uniform!
Commander Drake Foxx: This way
Tancred: don't see hat
Commander Drake Foxx: Blend
Commander Drake Foxx: Here
Commander Drake Foxx: Blend
Tancred: is not hat
Commander Drake Foxx: Come get a unifrom
Captain Gwen Irina: I gave the fellow a set, sir.
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods*
blend: ty
Bon Temps: Commander Foxx
Tancred: hat I worry later
Bon Temps: Tancred needs a hat
Tancred: buying hat offer 2 fish!
Tancred: who will sell new hat for these 2 fish?
Captain Gwen Irina: Wear this
Captain Gwen Irina: And are you two tamers?
Tancred: hmm seems they don't seed you out for 2 fish
Tancred: no sell-outs yet!
Captain Gwen Irina: Take this time to look through your books
Bon Temps: *browses through book*
Captain Gwen Irina: Make sure that again you are committed to joining the Guard.
Tancred: *sees no signs of hats so decides to let it go until later*
Sidd: cant wait to show my uniform in public
Commander Drake Foxx: Which class?
Tancred: archer
Captain Gwen Irina: *to Blend*
Tancred: *ponders wisdom of swap +20 protection helm for miseerable cloth cap!
Captain Gwen Irina: *gestures to Shumer*
Captain Gwen Irina: Are you a Mage or a Tamer?
Shumer: mage, sir
Captain Gwen Irina: Get a Wizard's Hat from Commander Foxx, and join the other mages then.
Captain Gwen Irina: *looks to Blend*
Captain Gwen Irina: Mage or tamer?
blend: mage
Commander Drake Foxx: But that on
Captain Gwen Irina: Get a Wizard's hat from Commander Foxx, and head to the Mages group.
Commander Drake Foxx: *clears throat*
Commander Drake Foxx: Put even
Bon Temps: Captain Gwen
Captain Gwen Irina: Yes?
Bon Temps: May I ask what this leaf is for?
Captain Gwen Irina: The leaf is to seal your book after you have put your name in it
Captain Gwen Irina: And you will keep the book, to remind yourself of the Oath you are about to take.
Bon Temps: Will it be okay to create a new one since I will be changing my name shortly?
Captain Gwen Irina: That will be acceptable
Captain Gwen Irina: I'll get you a copy
Commander Drake Foxx: *looks up and down*
Commander Drake Foxx: *nods in approval*
Commander Drake Foxx: Now that you are all properly outfitted
Commander Drake Foxx: And wearing the basic dress uniform
Commander Drake Foxx: It is time to take the oath
Commander Drake Foxx: Everyone sheat all weapons and books and shields
Commander Drake Foxx: Everyone raise your right hand
Captain Gwen Irina: Double time! Weapons, books, shields, stow them!
Commander Drake Foxx: And repeat after me!
The oath of the Royal Guard is administered to the recruits, each raising their right hand and repeating the oath as Commander Foxx gives it.
Commander Drake Foxx: I hereby swear before the virutes, the Guard and my fellow citizens to serve the realm
Captain Gwen Irina: Repeat the lines after the Commander Does!
Commander Drake Foxx: The Cities and their interests, and to hold myself to the high ideals of the virutes as they apply
Commander Drake Foxx: to my duties
Commander Drake Foxx: I swear to defend the realm and all the innocent within from threats both external and internal
Commander Drake Foxx: I swear to fulfill these duties to the best of my ability and judgement, and to serve
Commander Drake Foxx: As an example to those in the realm of jus t
Commander Drake Foxx: Just what can be accomplished through virtuous and righteous conduct
Commander Drake Foxx: I swear these things in the name of the Virtues
Commander Drake Foxx: the name of Britannia
Commander Drake Foxx: and on my own body, heart and soul!
Commander Drake Foxx: *salutes!*
The recruits take some time to finish repeating the oath.
Commander Drake Foxx: Well then, from this point forward
Commander Drake Foxx: You are now officially enlisted as soldiers in the Royal Britannia Guard!
Commander Drake Foxx: From this hall we will commence training!
Commander Drake Foxx: We will grow as a unit!
Commander Drake Foxx: As of now, you are dismeissed!
Commander Drake Foxx: Wait for our call!
Captain Gwen Irina: We'll see you all soon. It's an honor to have you all as comrades
Captain Gwen Irina: Also
Captain Gwen Irina: Before you leave
You see: Lord DELTA BUTCH [RBG]
Captain Gwen Irina: The colors of your uniform should remain the same; If you have magical items...
You see: Lord DELTA BUTCH [RBG]
Captain Gwen Irina: Such as a magical sash, or kilt, or headpiece
Captain Gwen Irina: Provided it is the same style as your units for headpiece, you may use a magical one
Captain Gwen Irina: And still be in full uniform
Captain Gwen Irina: But please dye them to the correct color
Tancred: ahh good, thanks. Do any towns offer all dye to our guard?
Captain Gwen Irina: The mages is the darkest dark blue on a special dye tub
Captain Gwen Irina: The archers is the darkest tan
Captain Gwen Irina: The melee fighters the darkest green
Commander Drake Foxx: Sleep well Guards
Captain Gwen Irina: And the tamers the darkest red
Commander Drake Foxx: The only easy day, is today!
Captain Gwen Irina: If you wish to wear glasses, you may; But keep in mind that staying in uniform...
Captain Gwen Irina: Helps unit morale and cohesiveness, and as such
Captain Gwen Irina: Will be given higher notice than being out of uniform
Captain Gwen Irina: With imbuing, you shouldn't be crippled by a change.
Captain Gwen Irina: Then you will have to make your choice
Captain Gwen Irina: During exercises, you should wear your uniform colors proudlly
Captain Gwen Irina: Outside of it, you may wear whatever you please
Kato: how many merits till we get promoted?
Captain Gwen Irina: Then you have to make that choice whether to be in uniform and slightly hampered
Captain Gwen Irina: by a lessening of enhancements, or out of uniform
Captain Gwen Irina: and slightly hampered in merits.
Captain Gwen Irina: Commander Foxx will be overseeing that
Captain Gwen Irina: Demerits are negatives against you
Captain Gwen Irina: Merits are bonuses
Captain Gwen Irina: You would not get a demerit for being out of your hat
Captain Gwen Irina: But you would not get the extra merit
Captain Gwen Irina: Any other questions?
Kato: when is our first training session?
Olin Maddox: Late comers sir
Bon Temps: Theres two Tancreds here...
Tancred: As I consider tactics it is important to know, do all mages cast now without reagents?
Captain Gwen Irina: Many do
Tancred: hah I am the original I expect
Tancred: *jokes*
Captain Gwen Irina: Our first exercise will be sometime this month
Captain Gwen Irina: Commander Foxx is looking for an ideal date
Bon Temps: Next week perhaps?
Night Wolf: do we hand in these books?
Captain Gwen Irina: It will be announced as soon as possible
Captain Gwen Irina: That's likely
Captain Gwen Irina: The books you have with your oaths and names should be kept safe
Captain Gwen Irina: Both to remind you of the service you have entered, and of what it means
Kato: should i insure the book?
Bon Temps: You keep the books, they are your handguide and your code of conduct.
Captain Gwen Irina: You may keep it at your home or with you
Captain Gwen Irina: That decision is up to you
Kato: ok
Captain Gwen Irina: Any final questions?
Tancred: *ponders meaning of these potentially conflicting Orders!*
DELTA BUTCH: *clicks heels*
Sidd: how do we know we have merits?
Bon Temps: In Mani - Heal
DELTA BUTCH: YES SIR
Captain Gwen Irina: Yes?
Tancred: I have read the Ophidian's orders
Captain Gwen Irina: As Commander Foxx stated
Captain Gwen Irina: Merits are given for attendance, exceptional conduct in the field, uniform, and a few other things
Sidd: wil we receive ranks as merits?
Captain Gwen Irina: I'm not sure what you're talking about, I'm afraid.
Captain Gwen Irina: As you progress in merits
Captain Gwen Irina: you will be awarded higher ranks at times
Kato: will the uniform change a lil when we get promoted?
Captain Gwen Irina: And also extra equipment and supplies.
Captain Gwen Irina: Yes, uniform will be modified as you get higher ranks.
Captain Gwen Irina: However, these will be very difficult to reach
Sidd: and for each class is there a sergeant or supervisor in charge of our gropu?
Sidd: group?
Captain Gwen Irina: So do not expect them to be attained easily and quickly
Tancred: Is it important to have a Chat channel on during events?
Captain Gwen Irina: As merits are given, those who raise rank will grow in their regiment
Captain Gwen Irina: And if you have a higher rank, you will sometimes be responsible for orders
Captain Gwen Irina: And assisting your regiment in fulfilling orders from myself and Commander Foxx
Captain Gwen Irina: Sometimes in a leadership role.
Sidd: since we have taken the oath as honor guards to serve and protect how do we know whos taken
Sidd: the oath?
Kato: how will leadership work in this regiment lol
Kato: just 2 of us
Sidd: so we have no spies among us
Captain Gwen Irina: Your regiment will likely grow soon
Nyx: I am disappointed over uniforms
Kato: hopefully
Captain Gwen Irina: Commander Foxx and I are keeping tabs of those who have joined
Captain Gwen Irina: And taken the oath
Sidd: the evil lurks around us
Captain Gwen Irina: *nods*
DELTA BUTCH: Did you get my tab? i was late
Kato: can we have regiment competitions?
DELTA BUTCH: *glares*
Sidd: i am confident now
Captain Gwen Irina: No, but I can get you written in.
DELTA BUTCH: Please do?
Captain Gwen Irina: Get a second book from the table
Captain Gwen Irina: Write your name in it
Captain Gwen Irina: and hand iit to me
Captain Gwen Irina: Since you were late
Nutron Bomb: Sorry im late
Captain Gwen Irina: You do the same then
Kato: can we have regiment competitions?
DELTA BUTCH: I was slaying a dragon....
Captain Gwen Irina: There will likely be those in the future
Captain Gwen Irina: As the regiments grow
Tancred: Is it important to have a Chat channel on in event? Or to have it open any time, to compete etc
Captain Gwen Irina: For now, if you have no further questions, you are dismissed
Captain Gwen Irina: I'm not sure what a chat channel is.
ps - yes, there were two Tancreds there, myself and another, but we're not related
Cross-posted, with pictures, at UOForums:
Royal Guard Recruiment - Jan 11, 2011 - Ultima Online Forums
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