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[AlaxanderZephyr]

Hello everyone, the names Alaxander. Just thought i'd introduce myself. Kinda wondering if anyone could show me around?

[Vorkia]

Welcome to the band Alax! Pretty soon our esteemed *tries really hard not to laugh* MG, Corki (thats the guy in charge) will be here to give you his official speel. Don't worry about having somoene show you around just yet, you will be indoctrined as soon as you get the speel that everyone looks forward to seeing ;)

 

For now sit back and enjoy the show since its only a matter of time that everyone will show up and will start to argue about which regiment is best.

 

I'm Vorkia the bands UC which means I'm the second in command to Corki. Oh and feel free to poke your nose around.

 

*passes you a Brew*

[AlaxanderZephyr]

Thanks Vorkia, a pleasure. ~Takes the brew and takes a long swallow.~ Not bad... Not bad at all. ~Looks at Vorkia for a moment and smiles.~ Not to bad yourself.

[Katiora]

Howdy :D I'm Kat and I'm a RLO (recruit liason officer) for the Cavalry of the Band. I look forward to getting to know you better :) If you have any questions just PM me and I'll either help you or find someone who can. I hope you enjoy your time with us *hugs and hands a bandy* btw, bandy is the cavalry's official drink, and the best regimental drink in the band I must say, even though I'm kinda partial ;)

[AlaxanderZephyr]

~Takes the other mug and takes a long swig of that as well.~ Thanks! I believe I'll be spending my first week as a raw recuit with the Cavalry. I'm off to meet the rest of the band. ~He spun on his heel and started to walk away, Jack o' the shadow springing on his lips softly, and the line "And kiss the girls so they'll not cry..." echoing back to them.~

[Vorkia]

*looks at Kat* Seems as if we may have another cheeky recruit on our hands here ;)

[F Horn of Valere]

ah but you know what cheeky means... able to stuff more food in his mouth! That is a good trait to have!

[Vorkia]

*looks at Horn's sigi* You know dear, it seems as if something may be missing from your sigi there

[AlaxanderZephyr]

~Laughs and looks back at at Vorkia.~ We'll just have to see. Hmm... Four strikes... ~A miscivous glint enters his eyes and he continues to walk away, while what feels like a pinch on her behind quickly follows. He had finished a mug and he had set it down and then lifted his hand up with four fingers held out, though he quickly withdrew one so only three were left.~

[F Horn of Valere]

Yes, I KNEW I was forgetting something! I need to add something about being a crazed Oregon State fan....

 

;)

[Corki]

Yes, here the great official spiel of the Band that gives you a flavour of what we do and what we are about. Feel free to ask questions, as there will be someone who can answer it!

 

*official spiel*

 

Welcome Alaxnader! An email explaining important information about the Band is currently sitting in your inbox! Take a read! Also check your PMs too! ;)

 

Basically, the Band of the Red Hand is the Travel and Music ORG at DM! By signing up for the Band, you have joined the successful Raw Recruit Scheme. By signing up for the off board site, you will be able to experience the whole process to the maximum! The Executive Officer, F Horn of Valere, or I, will assign you to one of the three Regiments (Archers, Cavalry, Infantry) for a week, where you will be given various tasks to perform, hoping that you will get a picture of what time in each Regiment is like. After a week with each Regiment, you will be asked to pick your final choice of a Regiment.

 

While being a Raw Recruit, there is nothing stopping you from earning points like any other Band member. Points lead to promotion within the Band. Below is a list of possible ways to earn points:

 

- writing reviews on places to visit/holidays you have been on

- writing reviews on music albums and gigs

- replying to other people's reviews and asking questions

- composing Jak O' the Shadow verses

- getting articles published in our monthly newsletter, The Hornsounder

- monthly roll call in the Band's private boards at DM

- any DM project we may have (currently a Battle Project, so speak to Horn if interested)

- and much much more I cannot think of right now!

 

If you complete your time as a Raw Recruit within 3 to 4 weeks, you will get a special award (called the Raw Recruit Stripe) which you can add to your siggy as well!

 

While being a Raw Recruit, you get 4 free strikes. This enables you to break Band Law 4 times without being punished by the Redarms, the Band's own police force. If they see any Law breaking, they will either drag you up for a trial or give you a fun spot fine to do (usually 100 lines of something witty). Channeling is a major no-no in the Band. As is spilling Battle Brew, our beloved drink! Once you have used up your 4 strikes, or join the Band's ranks officially, you will face the full force of Band Law like any other Bander does!

 

Of course, we are not all about working 24/7, as we do let our hair down now and then! We are famous for our bar brawls, which happen frequently! Expect one soon! We also like jokes, tales, funny pictures - things that will make us laugh!

 

We also have many games - at DM, which can be found in the stickies, or the new Lottery set up on our new Dicing with Jak O' the Shadows board, which you will see once you sign up for the private boards here at DM. There are also several on the off board site as well! Also, take the lessons to learn our ORG Game, based on the luck of dice! You get the selected weapons of your division, and can fight anyone in the Band! It is currently being revised, but the ideas will all be the same! There are many staff members for the Game who will be willing to help you out.

 

If I have left anything out (which I expect I have!), do not hesitate to ask questions! Someone will be able to answer them for you!

 

One last thing...

 

*hands Alaxander a Marshal-General's Special Battle Brew*

 

CARAI AN SHEN AN CALHAR!!!!!

[MsDanya]

hey Alex! welcome to the Band! looking foreward to seeing you with the Archers

[Taymist]

Hey Alaxander. Ah'm Tay, Regimental Liason Officer an' also Banner Captain wie the Infantry. Ah see ye've already found the off site boards, so look forward tae seein' ye when ye arrive fer yer week wie us. :D Welcome tae the Band.

 

*hands a Guinfantry*

 

No spillin now

[Guest Cadsuane]

Welcome Alex!! I have to say, I like your sn, as I named my bow Zephyr!! It must be a sign that you should join the Archers...

 

We're the best regiment in the Band, winner of four regimental competitions in a row! Also, we're fun and laid back, which seems a good match for one such as yourself...

[Guest Froix]

Good to see you with the Band Alex! Enjoy your week with Cavalry. It will be your most precious moments in the Band unless you choose the Cav.

[Heltor Helton]

Welcome to the band Al