It's fine...the last couple of weeks have been pretty bad and I probably wouldn't have posted any ways

I prefer to RP with someone if that is ok

I don't have access to the training grounds board, but I have access to the RP boards.

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1. WolfbrotherKronos - Kyle Kirnan - Recruit

2. Sherper - Ackley Carnel - Hundredman

3. Kathleen - Katandra - Squadwoman

As far as I'm aware, the cross checker doesn't assign your weapons score - I would imagine that would be assigned by Lor (U4ea).

I have an idea of what I would assign if you were in my group, but I don't want to step on Lor's toes and take that away.

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Indeed - it wasn't smaller on my phone when I CC'd, but it should be fine now!

So what now?

Consider this good to go.

Kira practiced, taking in all the words the Wader spoke.  It had been a long time since she had really been a student, but she went back into the roll quite quickly.  She followed his motions, listened to his explanations, and performed when he wanted her too.  Kira imagined this might be strange for the Warder - to be having an Aes Sedai listen so intently rather than telling him what to do, but Rekinu took to the role with ease as well.

He first taught her how to hold the knife correctly.  Growing up in a tavern, she had seen men hold knives far away from them, so naturally that is what she did.  He corrected her and showed her that in keeping the knife closer she could react faster than before she nodded in understanding and then allowed him to move on.

They continued working, going through different movements that got Kira more comfortable with the knife.  She learned not only to defend, but how to attack as well.  Moving through the attacks helped her understand how they worked and would better prepare her for her defense.  They worked mostly with a dummy, but as she got more comfortable with the moves, they started practicing on each other.  They started slow, and gradually picked up speed.

Kira noticed the man look up at the sun and she just realized that the morning had gone away and it was after noon.  She began to feel hunger pangs, but kept her serenity even though she was sweating.

“I think that is all today.  When we come tomorrow, we will practice with the wooden knives, and you can really defend yourself Aes Sedai Kira.” Rekinu said.

She smiled and nodded to him.  "Thank you for your help today, Gaidin."

She turned and picked up a towel and used it to wipe the sweat from her face before reentering the Tower.  She moved to her rooms and prepared a bath before going to get some food.  She didn't want to look disheveled and dirty when going to the kitchens.  While eating she thought of the moves more, running them through her head and commiting them to memory.  Finally, she took a book off her shelf without glancing at the title and began to read before turning in for the night.

Good to know!

It was a repeat of similar things.  As a clerk, Roudal was a record keeper, but dealing with the new recruits was sometimes a hassal.  They didn't have the discipline of trained soldiers, but there was often a few that seemed to stick out from the rest.  These seemed to understand the seriousness of the situation they were in.  They hardly spoke to those around them, waiting for Roudal to speak.  They were attentive.  They didn't rush to get in line to sign the book.  Instead they waited patiently for their turn and signed without a word.

Roudal saw one of those today.  He was of medium build with short wavy black hair.  He wore a plain black cloak buttoned to the neck, marking him as an Amadician commoner.  He walked with a slight limp and as Roudal caught a look at the man's eyes he saw a familiar gaze.  A good portion of his life had been around soldiers, and soldiers, at least those who have seen battle, had a similar gaze.  This man had seen battle and judging by his age, it was probably recent.

The man, Hael Narizres from his signature, signed the book in silence and immediately went to follow his orders to report the Quartermaster.  Roudal knew this man would do well in the Children.

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Roudal waited until all the recruits had arrived again, noting the Amadician standing to the side in his new white cloak.  It seemed Hael was standing a bit taller now than he had before.  He also couldn't help but think about the limp the man had and wondered if he was uncomfortable standing.

In the meantime, Roudal had sent a message to the cooks to prepare for the new recruits and received his copy of The Way of Light.  He stood and grunted again and was pleased to notice that the conversation died down more quickly than it had in his office.

"Welcome, to the Fortress of Light. As new recruits for the Children, this period of training is to help you determine your future with us-- if you will have one at all, that is. You see, we don't just take anyone into our ranks. We must be sure that you are truly dedicated to spreading our message."

He reached out and rested his hand upon the copy of Mantelar's book, laying on the table before him. "Some of you may know a little of the history of the Children, how and why we formed, and what we do. But most of what you have heard is probably not true, or only part of the story. So, let me give you a basic introduction."

"The inception of the Children of the Light dates back to the Hundred Years War, in which all lands fought for control of what remained of Artur Hawkwing’s empire. During that time, roughly 1020 FY, there was an order of priests from Amadacia, known simply as The Light. The knowledge of much of the order’s workings has since faded into history, but some is known about them. They were all pacifists, believing in silent meditation and prayers to the Creator above all else. They did not allow outsiders to enter their cloister, known as the Dome of Truth, and what they needed, they provided from within their own walls, becoming a small community unto themselves."

"Lothair Mantelar, a vocal young member of the group, started preaching that the order of priests should become more active in the current troubles. He believed that by spreading the message of peace instead of shutting themselves off in the Dome of Truth, the priests could make a difference in the war. He believed that another Trolloc war would come, and the nations divided as they were would fall one by one unless something was done to unite them. The older priests condemned Mantelar for his liberal thinking and were irate that a youngling would put himself forward as more wise than those members who had served for many years. The eldest among the priests wanted a reckoning, and the High Priest of the Light himself ruled on Mantelar’s case, banishing the boy from the Dome of Truth."  Roudal gestured to the Dome sitting in the distance behind the Recruits, who turned to look before returning their attention to him.

He continued, "And so Mantelar left the Dome and Amadicia, but he was not alone. Many of the younger members of the parish, those known to be in agreement with Mantelar’s liberal views, followed the banished priest out into a war torn world. The group traveled northward, stoping often to preach to the crowds of war-ravaged cities and encampments of refugees, and teach the people about the value of peace. In some places Mantelar’s message was accepted, but for the most part the priests were chased from town to town, sometimes even being forced to flee from angry mobs intent on killing them. There was little peace for the weary travelers, and much bloodshed. Over half of the men that left with Mantelar died on the journey north, and those that lived were aged tremendously by the struggle."

"A year later, Mantelar and the remainder of his group arrived in Andor, where instead of being chased off, they were welcomed by the Monarch. Queen Ishara ruled Andor at that time, and was widely known for her desire for peace. She accepted the men in to her homeland, and allowed them to preach behind the safety of Andoran guards. The priests became known as the Children of the Light, as they were literally young men cast out from The Light. In time, the priests became a powerful entity. Led by Mantelar, the group preached all throughout Andor. At that time, Mantelar also began to write a book based on the virtues put forward by the priests of The Light, adding to it the beliefs he held." Roudal held up the copy of The Way of the Light, before continuing on with his story.

"Though the priests were safe in Andor, Lothair believed that his true calling was to preach around the world. For this reason, Lothair and a now expanded group of priests, proudly calling themselves the Children, left the relative safety of Andor, and traveled east. The group planned to march from Caemlyn to Tar Valon, stopping to preach peace at every small hamlet they entered. At all stops, Lothair would speak to the people that had inevitably gathered to hear him preach, he also added a small segment to his book at each stop. He developed a following unmatched by any one of his era, and the Children of the Light grew. Because of the expanded size of the Children, they could not go anywhere peacefully. The large numbers attracted bands of warriors as a midden drew flies, and the Children’s trek to Tar Valon was streaked with blood. At first the priests had refused to commit acts of violence, but as they traveled and lost more and more men, they became less reserved."

"Eventually, the Children did reach Tar Valon, and by then they were being followed by one of the largest armies to gather since the death of Hawkwing. The army of Cairhein was neither small, nor particularly pleased by Lothair’s passage through their land, and they followed the Children to the island of Tar Valon. At that time, because of the war, there was only one bridge remaining into the city and many Aes Sedai guarded it. The Aes Sedai refused Lothair entrance into the city, claiming that he was stirring up dissension in the world. As a result of this act, Lothair and most of the Children of the Light were killed as the Cairheinen assaulted them from behind and trapped them with their backs to the river. It is from this act, and many others over the course of history-- that we know the Aes Sedai to be Darkfriends, because who else would let innocent men preaching for the Light be slaughtered like animals?"  At this point, Roudal paused for effect, noting the reactions of the men in front of him. Some appeared surprised, others angry or dismayed. Many did not know of the deceptions of the women of Tar Valon.

After giving a moment for the message to sink in, Roudal continued, "Some Children managed to escape, one being Lothair’s servant Arslan, who carried with him a copy of Lothair’s book. Arslan and the remainder of the Children returned to Andor, where they once again received shelter. Arslan took Lothair’s book, The Way of the Light, and released it to the masses, bringing new interest to the Children of the Light. Over the following years the Children grew and expanded, culminating in an organization that was a full-fledged military unit by the year FY 1111.This time around, the Children were warriors first, peacemakers second. They retook the Dome of Truth, long abandoned by the failed priests of The Light, and built a mighty Fortress around it. That is the Fortress of Light which you see today."

"Above all, they hated Darkfriends and other servants of the Shadow. They also hated Aes Sedai, and preached against them, blaming the Aes Sedai for the death of their founder, and claiming that such an act against peaceful missionaries named them as Darkfriends. After all, was it not the Aes Sedai who also Broke the World? For a few decades more, the Children worked hand-in-hand with the nation of Andor, with designs on bringing peace to the rest of the world, but the alliance was not destined to be permanent. Betrayal by the Queen led to bad blood between the fledgling military group and the great nation-- a disconnect that still has not been resolved to this day."

Setting the book down again, Roudal concluded this part of his lecture. "All this time, the Children have remained true to the original message of Lothair, despite our methods changing since his time. We are dedicated to bringing Truth and Light to the world, by defeating the Shadow wherever we encounter it. Our goal is simple -- we know that some day, the Last Battle will come, and if humankind is to survive, the nations of the world must be united under the Light to face it."

He pointed at the recruits, his voice growing firm. "You, you recruits-- YOU are the ones who will be responsible for carrying out that mission in the years to come. If your heart does not accept the message, or you feel yourself to be too weak to carry out your duty-- go, now. If anyone desires to leave, you may do so at any time during your basic training with no fear of persecution. But once you have taken your Oaths, you are ours-- for life. Anyone who deserts their post after taking up the mantle of a Child is dealt with harshly-- the penalty for desertion is death."

Roudal surveyed the faces of the crowd of recruits, looking for any sign of weakness, although it was impossible to tell for sure who would break and who would stand true. "I will pause now for a few minutes while you think on what I have said. Any who wish to leave, turn your armor back in to the Quartermaster before you go. You can get a hot meal from the kitchens, but then you must leave the Fortress."

He sat down in the chair behind the table with a heaving sigh, slightly out of breath from his long monologue. He wondered if any would leave this time. Sometimes there were none, other times, half the class would leave. Only time would tell.

That's what CC means lol...you're good to go

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http://www.dragonmount.com/forums/topic/88486-children-of-the-light-april-roll-call/?do=findComment&comment=3206847

April thread is there lol.

Recruit to Child:
1. Must have an approved Bio. - Link
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.

Roudal stood looking out the window of his office. It was a beautiful day and the sun shined on the Fortress of Light. Roudal smiled at that. The Light always shone brightly on the Children.

Roudal.turned and sat down at his desk, opening a ledger to start his work for the day. He pulled.out an inkwell and pen and began to get to work. He worked steadily and silently in his normal fashion and soon after starting he heard the approach of new recruits.

Their approach was always the same - loud - and Roudal had never gotten used to the noise. Most recruits were younger men and in their travels to the Fortress had become friends. They lacked the discipline of trained soldiers and thus were almost always goofing around when they came in. The group entered his office noisily. A few of the men were silent and attentive, waiting to hear Roudal speak. A few even looked irriatated at the volume of their companiona.

This kind of behavior irritated Roudal, and he cleared his throat loudly to silence them. Almost immediately, the group quieted down and paid attention to the large man at the front of the room. Roudal stroked his forked Kandori beard thoughtfully as he looked over the group of newcomers before addressing them.

"I assume you are here to join the Children of the Light. Don't think you will leave today with a nice shiney sword and a clean white tabard with a sunburst. You will first start as a recruit here doing basic training. This time will important for you to decide if you belong here with us."

Some complained, once again, this was a normal reaction to his usual introductory speech. He responded with the same no nonense response he always gave, "This is for us to decide if we want you in our ranks as well."

The recruits became silent at that, listening closely to his next instructions. Apparantly the group decided that if they wanted to join, it wasn't a good idea to get on Roudal's bad side. Taking the recruit book from his shelf, he set it on the desk, the loud bang making some recruits jump.

"First, you will need to sign your name into this book. This is our recruit book, and we need to have a record that you came to join us today. If you cannot, please tell me your name and I will write it down for you. Don't be ashamed if you cannot read or write. We have several recruits that have learned how to do so. If you remain at the Fortress, you will learn. After signing, please report to the Quartermaster outside," Roudal pointed to another office outside of his window. "He will fit you with armor and a plain white cloak. You will earn the sunburst only after your annoiting. After that, please report to the pavilion outside. There we will begin your orientation to the Children of the Light."

Roudal pulled out a pen and handed it to the first recruit to sign the book.

very nice, I'm putting it up to be CC'd. Sorry for the wait, my pup's been sick and is still not fully better. This thing is taking much more time than I anticipated to be honest. (the pup, not you)

No problem. My life has been hectic too...I understand.

Still need a CC for this.

Your Handle at DM: Rekinu Alasayaar

Character Name: Hael Narizres

Division interested in joining: Army of the Light

Character’s age: 23

Place of Birth or Raising: West part of Amador, Jeramel

Physical Description: Medium build, short wavy light-brown hair, and prior to joining the Children of the Light wore the customary black cloak, buttoned to the neck (as do all commoners as per: http://library.tarva...?title=Amadicia). He has a limp on his left leg, received during fighting against Logain, the False Dragon, in Ghealdan. He has soft brown eyes.

Other Description: He has a very trusting and loyal personality, but if you harm him, or hurt him(or those who he considers his friends) he will begin to hate you, and it is hard to change his mind. He has a light strong Baritone voice, and likes to sing when he is alone, though a bit shy to do so in front of others.

History: Hael was born to a shopkeeper who was living in Jeramel. Though they were well off, they did not have enough to be considered Nobility, or even upper class; though they did live comfortably. His father had emigrated to Jeramel from Ghealdan, when he found there was a shopkeeper there who wanted to stop working. Going in as a part owner, he employed all of his three children as soon as they were old enough to help in the shop, and to assist with the day to day duties. Hael was very used to sweeping, and as the youngest was accustomed to the jobs his older brother, and sister, did not want to do. Hael’s father did not like the Children of the Light, he called them WhiteCloaks when they were at the house, but he money was money, no matter where it came from. He never said why he didn’t like them, and Hael never asked, it was not a topic of discussion allowed in their home. Hael, for himself, had seen them walking around in their white cloaks and burnished helmets for as long as he could remember. Beyond the Darkfriend hunts they heard about from time to time, they seemed decent enough, and had been called upon to protect Amadician interests from time to time, something he admired. He had dreamed of being a soldier when he was a young boy, but when his farther forbade it, he threw himself into studies. As a shopkeeper, numbers and reading were important things to know, and Hael pushed the thoughts of joining the Children aside, and grew out of that phase.

However, that was all about to change. In 992 NE (four years before Logain captured) when Hael was 19, his older sister went to visit their extended family in Ghealdan. While there, she met, and married a friend of a cousin, and she did not return. His parents left him there for a few weeks to go to the wedding, but as his father’s business partner had sold the rest of the shop over just the year before, someone had to stay with the shop, and he was tasked in its care. At first he was bitter about having to stay home and not being able to travel, but with his father gone, he was able to talk more freely. One day, some Children entered his shop, enquiring about some cloth and dyes, and he took advantage of the time to ask them about their beliefs and what they did. From that conversation, the seeds were planted. Although he suppressed his desires, knowing of his father’s dislike of the Children, he rather liked the idea of “walking in the Light”, and hunting Darkfriends was clearly a way to ensure that the Light was not obliterated from the world. Noting his interest, one of the Children returned a few days later with a copy of their book, “The Way of the Light” that had been written by the founder of their order. Hiding it from his father, he kept it, and read it thoroughly. That book taught him much about the world, and the good and the bad. He was a bit hesitant to believe all that could channel (males and females alike) were servants of the Dark One since his father had spoken favorably of Aes Sedai in the past. But he continued to read it none-the-less, for the only way to know it was false was to finish the book, and then see how its knowledge colored the way he looked at the world.

When Logain declared himself the Dragon Reborn, Ghealdan went into turmoil; fearing for his sister’s well-being, as well as his extended family, Hael and his father traveled there. He had never held a sword or other weapon, but in light of the followers of Logain being everywhere, his father and him both armed themselves before leaving their town of Jeramel. He dreamed of using it, and imagined himself wearing the White Cloak during the initial travel. He thought there was nothing to worry about, however it was worse than he had expected. Everything was in an uproar, and none of his relatives could be found. War had broken out, and you either joined the so-called Dragon, or fought against him. Hael found himself swept up in the Ghealdan army mustered to fight him, and they force-conscripted every able-bodied man they could find. There was no time to train, and before he really knew what was happening, he found himself in a skirmish. He was terrified, yet determined to not die. During the battle, he was separated from his father, and wounded on the leg in such a manner he limped thereafter. The false Dragon had been captured, and the Ghealdan army was victorious, if just barely. However, his father had died in the fighting. He knew the shop back home was his brothers now, and sent a letter home telling of his fathers death, but he did not wish to return just yet. Burying his father, he decided to visit a few other countries before returning to Amadicia, and having made up his mind, took odd jobs long enough to buy a horse of his own (his fathers had disappeared and his had perished to the same wound that had damaged his leg. After having visited Altara, Murandy, and Andor, he finds a Children of the Light patrol, and discusses the Way of the Light with them. They answered all of his questions, and by now, due to the fact that the false dragon COULD channel, he knew that he must have been a darkfriend, if so, what would make a female channeler any different other than they had an organization? His doubts laid to rest, and his suspicion sufficiently charged, he made up his mind. Writing another letter, he tells his brother of his decision, and wishes him well with the shop. After sending it, he feels a weight lift off of his head, he had made a decision that would affect the rest of his life, and it felt wonderful. The patrol he was with soon returned to the Fortress of the Light, and Hael went with them to sign up to become a member of the Children of the Light.

Umm, here!  (Signing up as requested.)

Welcome! I'll put in your request!

Sherper - Ackley Carnel - Hundredman

 

I don't know what kind of RP you have in mind, but the story arc I have for Ackley does involve darkfriends to some extent. Which reminds me, I'll probably need to talk to you about that stuff at some point.

I'll PM you.

I promise I'll be getting better at this.

Please sign in (Name, Character Name, Character Rank) and please answer the following.

I'm wanting to organize a group RP - what kind of RP do you want to do? I was thinking a Darkfriend Hunt of some sort.

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WolfbrotherKronos - Kyle Kirnan - Recruit

Sherper - Ackley Carnel - Hundredman

Advancement in the Eyes of the Light

If the other branches are our body and hands, then this branch is our eyes and ears. Those in the Eyes of the Light excel at going unnoticed, extracting information subtly from those they come in contact with casually. They are masters of stealth, disguise and conversation. Some serve as scouts in detachments of the Army of Light, bringing militarily useful information back to the Legion. Others travel far abroad, sometimes going undercover in an effort to gather information useful to the Children. They are led by the Spymaster, whose identity is a mystery to all but the Lord Captain Commander.

Scout (1st Tier) - This is the first rank within the Eyes of the Light, equivalent to a Child in the Army of the Light or a Seeker in the Hand of the Light. In addition to weaponry skills, the Scout will learn about information gathering, stealth, and military movements. He will be trained both at the Fortress of Light and by serving with a detachment of the Army of the Light. His duties will range widely depending on the type of information he is expected to gather, from troop movements to the intrigues of nobles. He may interface with both the common population and informers for the Light. Because the goal of the Eyes of the Light is to blend in and act with subtlety, his cloak is emblazoned simply with the Sunburst, like any regular Child of the Light.

Ranger (2nd Tier) - This is the second rank within the Eyes of the Light, equivalent to a Hundredman in the Army of the Light or an Arbiter in the Hand of the Light. In addition to improving his weapons skills, the Ranger will be expected to expand his learning to politics, court intrigue, cultures, disguises, and the Game of Houses. He frequently will be sent on his own on minor missions to gather information in situations that require difficult undercover work. He also is able to utilize Scouts to act on missions for him, if necessary. As with the Scout, a Ranger does not have any special denotation on the breast of his cloak.

Spy (3rd Tier) - This is the third rank within the Eyes of the Light, equivalent to a Captain in the Army of the Light or an Inquisitor in the Hand of the Light. He will be an expert with his chosen weapon, a master of disguise, accents, intrigue and Daes Dae’mar. The Spy is elite at gathering information, and can operate deep undercover for months at a time, or control a network of Rangers and Scouts from the Fortress of Light. When vacant, the position of Spymaster is chosen from the ranks of the Spies. As with the Scout and Ranger, a Spy does not have any special markings on the breast of his cloak.

Spymaster (4th Tier) - This is the highest rank within the Eyes of the Light, equivalent to the Lords Captain or the High Inquisitor. The Spymaster is chosen by the Lord Captain Commander from the ranks of Spies. The Spymaster’s identity is known only to the Lord Captain Commander, and he controls the entire network of the Eye of the Light while continuing to pose as a 3rd Tier Spy. He serves as advisor and councilor to the Lord Captain Commander.

Advancing Through the Tiers

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).

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.

Advancement in the Hand of the Light

Known derogatorily as “Questioners”, this branch of the Children dedicates itself to seeking and spreading Truth. They are experts at interrogation and dissemination. They hold inquests and judge disputes. They are the law of the Children, and of the Light. Those who serve the Hand of the Light are frequently stationed at the Fortress of Light, but most Legions of the Army of the Light will travel with at least one Inquisitor with them. The High Inquisitor is the leader of the Hand of the Light.

Seeker (1st Tier) - The first rank within the Hand of the Light, equivalent to a Child in the Army of the Light. The Seeker holds no rank over others, and exists to learn from his superiors about the mysteries of Truth. He will spend much of his time studying the words of Lothair Mantelar, and assisting officers within the Hand of the Light with interrogations, judgments, and punishments. In order to ensure Children of the Hand get a well-rounded training, he will be expected to spend time not only in the Fortress, but assigned with a detachment of the Army. The Seeker can be marked by a red shepherd’s crook overlaid on the Sunburst upon the left breast of his cloak.

Arbiter (2nd Tier) - The second rank within the Hand of the Light, equivalent to a Hundredman in the Army of the Light. An Arbiter of the Light expands his knowledge of the Light, the Shadow, the Law, and Truth. He is put in charge of Seekers, leads interrogations, gives judgments, and declares punishments. Like a Seeker, an Arbiter will spend time both in the Fortress and assigned with detachments of the Army. The Arbiter will have the red shepherd’s crook overlaid on the Sunburst upon the left breast of his cloak, and his tunic will have bands of red cloth upon his upper arms.

Inquisitor (3rd Tier) - The third rank within the Hand of the Light, equivalent to a Captain in the Army of the Light. An Inquisitor of the Light is considered an expert of his trade, able to bring even the most Shadow-entrenched souls back to the Light through his arts of interrogation. He will be expected to interrogate those who have defied the efforts of Arbiters, or preside in high-profile questionings, trials and judgments. When Vacant, the position of High Inquisitor is chosen from among the Inquisitors, by a vote of their number. An Inquisitor will have the red shepherd’s crook overlaid on the Sunburst upon the left breast of his cloak, and his tunic will have a band of red cloth upon both his upper arms and forearms.

High Inquisitor (4th Tier) - The Highest of the Hand of the Light, he commands and controls all activities within this branch of the Children. He is answerable to no one except the Lord Commander himself (and nominally, at that.) The High Inquisitor is an experienced expert in his field, and is charged with bringing the Truth and the Light to the world. He sits upon the Council of the Anointed with the Lords Captain and the Lord Captain Commander. The High Inquisitor will have only the red shepherd’s crook upon the left breast of his cloak, with no Sunburst. His tunic’s forearms and upper arms will each have a band of red cloth.

Advancing Through the Tiers

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).

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.