Freelanders Start Here

[Taymist]

Welcome.

 

This board is used for two purposes:

 

1. Record Threads

 

Each character receives their own record thread within The Training Grounds.

It is in this thread that your character's progress is tracked, updated and approved.

This is also the place where any special approvals, personalised paths or special allowances are posted by the FL Staff.

 

Your job: every time you do an RP that is aimed at progressing your character, you need to post that in your character's record thread with a link.

 

The Training Staff will review your RP and, if valid, will validate your points and update the first post in the record thread.

Only after this has been done can you RP your character with its new status.

 

The record thread is a checkpoint for both you and the Training Staff on the status of your character, any special circumstances that are applicable to your character and what still needs to be done in order to achieve certain goals.

 

--> Pay attention to the information in the first post and work with your Trainers.

 

 

2. Interaction with Guild Trainers

 

On this board you can interact with the trainers from your Guild specifically on the progress of your character.

This can be to:

- ask for someone to RP a training session with you in order to progress to the next level

- ask guidance on aspects you are not entirely sure of

- discuss ideas for RP's with your character

- etc.

 

We ask that you do not spam this board. While we are very informal overall, this board is specifically for everything to do with progressing. So try to keep your conversations on topic.

 

For social interaction of any sort you can use the Dragon Reborn RP OOC board to your heart's content.

 

 

ATTENTION

 

All Freelanders members are expected and assumed to have familiarised themselves with the information on their Guild's website.

It is not the trainer's job to go over all that information with every member separately so please, take the time to read the site. A lot of work has gone in to creating it, so that you can use it.

Nothing upsets or frustrates a trainer more than realising that a person asking questions hasn't even bothered to read the information that is available. Yes, we can tell. Simply by the nature of your questions.

 

Read the Guild Sites!

Your trainers will thank you for it.

[Taymist]

(Signatures kindly created/offered by Mystica)

 

So you have made a character and would like a nice signature to go with it?

 

I have made a few hundred signatures that can be personalised for FL members.

 

You can pick one signature per FL character you have. Check out the FL Siggy List.

 

In order to claim your signature you must post here with the number of the siggy you would like and the name and Guild (Aiel, Seanchan, Kin, etc) of your character.

 

This is on a first come first serve basis.

 

To personalise your signature you can either ask in the Freelanders OOC board or go up to the signature board on the top of the main forum list.

 

Enjoy! 

 

[Taymist]

Children of the Light

 

Reporting Format

 

1. Title of Thread: You put in your character's first and last name and mention what rank you're working towards (not the rank you currently hold). Be sure to edit the title as you climb up the ladder of ranks. Keep using the SAME thread. We don't want to see one character with more than one thread.

 

Example: CotL Req's for Joran Dell - "Insert Rank"

 

2. Content of thread: When listing which requirements you've done or are currently working on, name the requirement, give a link to the RP and note the status of the RP.

 

For example:

 

Arrival Thread: [insert link] (Complete)

 

OR

 

Basic Training & oath: [insert link] (In progress)

 

Put clear separation between requirements for every rank.

 

Example:

 

"Insert Rank"

- Arrival thread: [insert link] (complete)

- Oath: [insert link] (complete)

- Character developement RP: [insert link] (complete)

- Class RP: [insert link]  (complete)

 

 

"Insert Next Rank"

- Character developement RP: [insert link] (in progress)

- Class RP: [insert link] (in progress)

 

 

This is just so requirements won't start getting mixed together.

 

 

 

Advancing Your Weapon Score

 

The WS ranges from 0, completely unskilled, to 20, for the most superlative fighter in the world. Note also that the WS system is nearly exponential; an increase of 1 WS is a doubling of the character’s skill, and also the amount of time spent to reach that level.

 

In the Children of the Light, raw Recruits will begin with a WS of 2. In the event of an exceptionally written bio, a character may be awarded with a WS of up to 4 for their Recruit. If a character is taking advantage of the amnesty and starting their character at the 2nd Tier, they may have a max starting WS of 7. Returning or Existing Children taking advantage of the amnesty are advanced to 3rd Tier, with a Max starting WS of 10.

 

The advancement programs within the Children contain requirements designed to help the character increase their weapon score, particularly those within the Army of the Light. You will be notified if your WS has increased after a required class. If you wish to increase your score beyond that, you must do roleplays on your own or with groups to increase it. Please contact the RP Group Leader for ideas and suggestions.

 

Some IMPORTANT clarifications:

 

1. Credit for the completion of a WS RP:

--Story must be completed and reported on your character's thread on the Progress Report child board. A RP can't count both for WS and RP character development, with the exception of a few Weapon-related required classes. So keep that in mind and specifically state so if you want it counted towards your character's WS.

--Minimum of 4 posts

--A Post must be at least 200 Words Long.

 

2. Every WS is specific to a weapon. If you have a WS of 10 with the axe, it doesn't mean you have a WS of 10 with a long sword.

 

3. You may RP using different weapons. However, you may only have one main weapon that will hold your highest WS. If you take on a secondary weapon it can only rise as high as 3 WS points less than your main weapon WS at any given time. If you take to a third weapon, then that one can go as high as 3 WS points less than your WS in your secondary weapon and so on.

 

Example: if your main weapon is a long sword and it stands at a WS of 9 currently, then if you take on a bow as a secondary weapon you can only go up to 6. Once you raise your WS in the sword you can raise up your WS in the bow. But always with a 3 WS points difference. This is done to prevent the creation of a super warrior that can use any weapon with a high proficiency.

 

4. All CotL characters are able to get as high as a WS of 14 in their main weapon. There is a limited number of slots for a WS of 15 and above. You may petition for a slot if you want to get across the 14 WS barrier, along with a detailed description of what RPs you plan to do with the increase in your character's proficiency. The CotL RGL will grant approval pending on availability and at his/her own discretion.

 

 

Advancing Recruit to Child, Seeker or Scout

 

1. Must have an approved Bio.

2. Orientation (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will be in an Orientation class, with other recruits. He will learn about the three divisions within the Children and our history.

3. Character Development (4 Posts of 200 Words) – This is a freeform RP in which you develop your character in any way that you choose.

4. Anointation – (3 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will take our Oaths and be Anointed in the Light with his peers. Upon taking the Oaths, he will choose a division to join within the Children, and receive a cloak with the Sunburst of the Children if you choose the Eyes of the Light or the Army of the Light, and a cloak with the Sunburst overlaid with a red shepherd’s crook if you choose the Hand of the Light.

Once you have graduated from recruit, your path will go one of three ways: Army of the Light, Hand of the Light, or Eyes of the Light.

 

 

Advancing in the Eyes of the Light

 

Scout to Ranger:

1. Rotation 1 Stealth and Information (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will learn about gathering information, sneaking, and going unnoticed.

2. Rotation 2 Basic Soldiering (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will learn the basics of life in the field, and military units– from digging latrines, to staking tents and sentry duty.

3. Rotation 3 The Light (3 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will learn more about the mission of the Children, and the teachings of Lothair Mantelar.

4. Mission (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will be given a scouting mission to carry out. The Group Leader will guide the course of the RP based upon the actions of your character, and success is NOT a given (think Dungeons & Dragons or Choose Your Own Adventure style Roleplay).

5. Character Development (4 Posts of 200 Words) – This is a freeform RP in which you develop your character in any way that you choose. 

6. Consecration (3 Posts of 200 Words) – Your character will spend the night in the Dome of Truth in vigil, prayer and contemplation of the Light and Lothair’s teachings. At sunrise, you will be relieved of your vigil and raised to Ranger, and given a personal cipher kit, with a cipher unique to your character.

 

Ranger to Spy:

1. Basic Weapon Skills  (4 Posts of 200 Words) - In this thread, your character will be trained in a weapon of his choice – sword, lance, bow or crossbow, or other (knives, etc). Your Weapon Score may or may not increase after this training, based on your writing and current WS.

2. Politics and Intrigue (4 Posts of 200 Words) – Your character will learn about the nations, their politics, and the basics of the Game of Houses.

3. Cultures and Disguises (4 Posts of 200 Words) – Your character will learn about the appearance, accents and habits of other cultures, and be tested on his knowledge.

4. Mission (4 Posts of 200 Words) - In this thread, your character (and others) will be given a political mission to carry out. Your character will be expected to lead Scouts on the mission. The RP Group Leader will guide the course of the RP based upon the actions of the group, and success is NOT a given (think Dungeons & Dragons or Choose Your Own Adventure style Roleplay).

OR

5. Character Development (4 Posts of 200 Words) – This is a freeform RP in which you develop your character in any way that you choose.

6. Dedication (3 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will write a “Letter” to Lothair Mantelar, explaining how his teachings have affected your life and why you have dedicated yourself to the Children. No one will read the letter but your character; and after it is complete, he must burn it within the Dome of Truth. Upon completion of this, your character will be raised to Spy and given lists to memorize, then destroy (all members of the Eye, all current informers for the Light and their location, and signals of the Eye), as well as a copy of Lothair Mantelar’s Way of The Light.

 

Spy to Spymaster: 

In the interest of keeping the RP running smoothly, the position of Spymaster is currently an NSW Character. This is written by the staff of the RP Group. If you have successfully completed your training to Spy and wish to apply to write as the NSW, please contact the Group Leader.

 

 

Advancing in the Hand of the Light

 

Seeker to Arbiter:

1. Rotation 1 Interrogation Skills (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will be trained in the ways of interrogation and seeking the Truth.

2. Rotation 2 Basic Soldiering (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will learn the basics of life in the field, and military units– from digging latrines, to staking tents and sentry duty.

3. Rotation 3 The Light (3 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will learn more about the mission of the Children, and the teachings of Lothair Mantelar.

4. Interrogation (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will carry out an interrogation of a suspect. The RP Group Leader will guide the course of the RP based upon your actions, and success is NOT a given (think Dungeons & Dragons or Choose Your Own Adventure style Roleplay).

5. Character Development (4 Posts of 200 Words) – This is a freeform RP in which you develop your character in any way that you choose. 

6. Consecration (3 Posts of 200 Words) – Your character will spend the night in the Dome of Truth in vigil, prayer and contemplation of the Light and Lothair’s teachings. At sunrise, you will be relieved of your vigil and raised to Arbiter, and given a tunic with red bands upon the upper arms.

 

Arbiter to Inquisitor:

1. Laws and Judgements (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will learn about the laws of the land, how disputes may be arbitrated, and the codes of the Children.

2. Basic Weapons (4 Posts of 200 Words) – Even a member of the Hand of the Light may be called upon to defend himself. You will learn basic weapons skills of a weapon of your choice. Your Weapon Score may or may not increase after this training, based on your writing and current WS.

3. Spreading the Light (4 Posts of 200 Words) – Not all duties of the Hand involve interrogation and torture. In this thread, you will attempt to spread the word of the Light to the unenlightened. This could involve preaching our ascetic beliefs in a village, attempting to dissuade someone from committing a crime, etc.

4. Crime and Punishment (4 Posts of 200 Words) - In this thread, your character (and others) will handle the conviction and punishment of a Darkfriend or other Criminal. Your character will be expected to lead Seekers throughout the thread. The RP Group Leader will guide the course of the RP based upon the actions of the group, and success is NOT a given (think Dungeons & Dragons or Choose Your Own Adventure style Roleplay).

OR

5. Character Development (4 Posts of 200 Words) – This is a freeform RP in which you develop your character in any way that you choose.

6. Dedication (3 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will write a “Letter” to Lothair Mantelar, explaining how his teachings have affected your life and why you have dedicated yourself to the Children. No one will read the letter but your character; and after it is complete, he must burn it within the Dome of Truth. Upon completion of this, your character will be raised to Inquisitor and given a tunic with red bands upon both the upper and lower arms, as well as a copy of Lothair Mantelar’s Way of The Light.

 

Inquisitor to High Inquisitor:

In the interest of keeping the RP running smoothly, the position of High Inquisitor is currently an NSW Character. This is written by the staff of the RP Group. If you have successfully completed your training to Inquisitor and wish to apply to write as the NSW, please contact the Group Leader.

 

 

Advancing in the Army of the Light

 

Child to Hundredman:

1. Rotation 1 Basic Weapon Skills (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will be trained in a weapon of his choice – sword, lance, bow or crossbow. Your Weapon Score may or may not increase after this training, based on your writing and current WS.

2. Rotation 2 Basic Soldiering (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will learn the basics of life in the field, and military units– from digging latrines, to staking tents and sentry duty.

3. Rotation 3 The Light (3 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will learn more about the mission of the Children, and the teachings of Lothair Mantelar.

4. Mission (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character (and others) will be given a mission to carry out. The Group Leader will guide the course of the RP based upon the actions of the group, and success is NOT a given (think Dungeons & Dragons or Choose Your Own Adventure style Roleplay).

5. Character Development (4 Posts of 200 Words) – This is a freeform RP in which you develop your character in any way that you choose. 

6. Consecration (3 Posts of 200 Words) – Your character will spend the night in the Dome of Truth in vigil, prayer and contemplation of the Light and Lothair’s teachings. At sunrise, you will be relieved of your vigil and raised to Hundredman, and given a cloak with a silver lightning bolt below the Sunburst.

 

Hundredman to Captain:

1. Advanced Weapon Skills 1 (4 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will continue to advance his skills with his chosen weapon. Your Weapon Score may or may not increase after this training, based on your writing and current WS.

2. Secondary Weapon Skills (4 Posts of 200 Words) – Officers are expected to know and be familiar with all the weapons used by the Children. In this thread, your character will pick a secondary weapon to learn and begin training with it. Your Weapon Score may or may not increase after this training, based on your writing and current WS.

3. Military Doctrine (4 Posts of 200 Words) – If you wish to lead in the field, you must learn how. In this thread, you will learn about battles and battle formations on a large scale, and be tested on your knowledge.

4. Mission (4 Posts of 200 Words) - In this thread, your character (and others) will be given a mission to carry out. Your character will be expected to lead the others on the mission. The RP Group Leader will guide the course of the RP based upon the actions of the group, and success is NOT a given (think Dungeons & Dragons or Choose Your Own Adventure style Roleplay).

OR

5. Character Development (4 Posts of 200 Words) – This is a freeform RP in which you develop your character in any way that you choose.

6. Dedication (3 Posts of 200 Words) – In this thread, your character will write a “Letter” to Lothair Mantelar, explaining how his teachings have affected your life and why you have dedicated yourself to the Children. No one will read the letter but your character; and after it is complete, he must burn it within the Dome of Truth. Upon completion of this, your character will be raised to Captain and given a cloak with a single golden knot below the Sunburst, as well as a copy of Lothair Mantelar’s Way of The Light.

 

Captain to Lord Captain:

Lords Captain are limited to 13 (all 13 spots currently vacant). There is currently no set way to advance from Captain to Lord Captain, please contact the RP Group Leader if you wish to discuss plans on how to do so.