A feeling of peace surrounds those who tread carefully and reverently through the wooded lands of the Ashenvale Groves. Tall, silver birch trees reach upward toward the moon, bowing to each other high above. Stately willows keep watch over the abundant wildlife that wander the forest, insuring their protection. The gentle sound of a small waterfall fills the air with its music as it empties into a deep pool of sapphire-coloured water. Delicate white water-lilys float on the top of the pond, catching the rays of moonlight that peek through the trees.
Guild StructureThe Keepers of the Grove, the favoured sons and daughters of the demigod Cenarius, are the guardians of the last remaining Groves of the Night Elves. Though they typically remain within the sacred Moon Groves of Ashenvale forest, the Keepers always heed the call to arms when their wooded sanctity is threatened. As such ??? has been awakened by Keeper Remulos in order to restore the Keepers in their ancient task.
Ranks:
Shan'do"I am irrelevant. The future we hold in our hands is everything."
The leader of the Keepers of the Grove. His decisions decide the path they will all walk and his word is final. He oversees everything, making sure the Paths work as one.
Eldars
"Cenarius rewards all who honour the forest by making them a living part of it."
Depending on the numbers of the a certain Path an elder might be appointed through another Trial - They advise the Shan'do as the Council of Elders.
Force of Nature
"The forest rose to the battle, not to save the people but to save itself."
They are tied to the living aspects of nature - Flora and fauna. They do not dabble in elemental forces; such powers are the purview of shamans. This strong affinity gives them the ability to assume the form of ferocious animals and beasts.
Requirements
Hierophant
"We are never without guidance, if we but seek it."
The hierophants epitomize the power and grace of the ancient Moon Goddess, Elune. Charged with the safekeeping of the lands by Tyrande Whisperwind - the hierophant will stop at nothing to rid their ancient land of evil, and pledged loyalty to the Keepers of the Grove to aid them in their cause.
Requirements
Preserver
"Ancients die not in moments, but in moons. There is always time for aid."
Preservers are the heart of the Keepers of the Grove. They use their powers of nature to heal the wounded and bolster the spirits of those around them.
Requirements
Note: Rolling a female is not advised, due to the fact they only have a few years experience and thus considered students\beginners, compared to the thousands of years experience the males have.
Waywatcher
"The first arrow is a warning."
The waywatcher excels in wilderness survival and is skilled in ranged combat. She can track a days-old trail and snipe from the treetops with equal facility. As such she is more of a guerrilla fighter then a Wardancer.
Requirements
Wardancer
"One bone broken for every twig snapped underfoot."
The Wardancer is an elite wilderness warrior, gifted with a rare range of skills. In times of peace, they perform in troupes about campfires, singing and acting out in dance the history and myths. Their dances have a martial edge, however, and their agility and quickness is easily adapted to lethal purposes -- for Wardancers are respected as deadly hand-to-hand warriors.
Requirements
Seeker
"We have been patient. We have planned our attack. We are ready... now."
A Keeper of the Grove must chose a path. Before one does so, he or she will be known as a Seeker - using most aspects of their skills to get the desired results. Once a path is chosen, a Trial of the chosen path must be completed, before accepted to that path.
Requirements
Youngling
"Sharpen your ears."
Before calling oneself a Keeper of the Grove, one must undertake the Trial of Keepers. Once the trial is finished, one may call him or herself a Seeker of the Keepers of the Grove.
Requirements
The leader of the Keepers of the Grove. His decisions decide the path they will all walk and his word is final. He oversees everything, making sure the Paths work as one.
- If the Shan'do dies, the elders will appoint a new Shan'do with the blessing of Keeper Remulos.
Eldars"Cenarius rewards all who honour the forest by making them a living part of it."
Depending on the numbers of the a certain Path an elder might be appointed through another Trial - They advise the Shan'do as the Council of Elders.
- The Elders are personally chosen by the Shan'do and tested by a Trial.
Force of Nature
"The forest rose to the battle, not to save the people but to save itself."
They are tied to the living aspects of nature - Flora and fauna. They do not dabble in elemental forces; such powers are the purview of shamans. This strong affinity gives them the ability to assume the form of ferocious animals and beasts.
Requirements
Hierophant
"We are never without guidance, if we but seek it."
The hierophants epitomize the power and grace of the ancient Moon Goddess, Elune. Charged with the safekeeping of the lands by Tyrande Whisperwind - the hierophant will stop at nothing to rid their ancient land of evil, and pledged loyalty to the Keepers of the Grove to aid them in their cause.
Requirements
Preserver
"Ancients die not in moments, but in moons. There is always time for aid."
Preservers are the heart of the Keepers of the Grove. They use their powers of nature to heal the wounded and bolster the spirits of those around them.
Requirements
Note: Rolling a female is not advised, due to the fact they only have a few years experience and thus considered students\beginners, compared to the thousands of years experience the males have.
Waywatcher
"The first arrow is a warning."
The waywatcher excels in wilderness survival and is skilled in ranged combat. She can track a days-old trail and snipe from the treetops with equal facility. As such she is more of a guerrilla fighter then a Wardancer.
Requirements
Wardancer
"One bone broken for every twig snapped underfoot."
The Wardancer is an elite wilderness warrior, gifted with a rare range of skills. In times of peace, they perform in troupes about campfires, singing and acting out in dance the history and myths. Their dances have a martial edge, however, and their agility and quickness is easily adapted to lethal purposes -- for Wardancers are respected as deadly hand-to-hand warriors.
Requirements
Seeker
"We have been patient. We have planned our attack. We are ready... now."
A Keeper of the Grove must chose a path. Before one does so, he or she will be known as a Seeker - using most aspects of their skills to get the desired results. Once a path is chosen, a Trial of the chosen path must be completed, before accepted to that path.
Requirements
Youngling
"Sharpen your ears."
Before calling oneself a Keeper of the Grove, one must undertake the Trial of Keepers. Once the trial is finished, one may call him or herself a Seeker of the Keepers of the Grove.
Requirements
Short story:
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Main goals:
• Restore the tranquillity within the Night-elven Forests.
• Rekindle the Night-elven traditions on Kalimdor.
Long-term goals:
• Start a base "Delaril” within the Ashenvale Grove.
• Retake the Dor'Danil Barrow Den and reinstate it.
• Retake Blackfathom Deeps and reinstate it.
• Reinforce Forest Song for an offensive on the Warsong Clan and Satyrnaar.
• Remove the taint from the ruins of Stardust and restore the Stone Circles.
• Form an alliance with the no longer corrupted Thistlefur furbolgs.
• Contact the Tauren druids.
Short-term goals:
• Awaken and/or train more Keepers of the Grove in order to set up proper defences.
• Make sure our enemies are aware of our (yet elusive) presence.
• Set up patrols in the western part of Ashenvale in order to restore the balance.
• Remove the demonic taint from Fire Scar Shrine.
• Awaken an Ancient of War in Ashenvale.
• Implement frequent Kaldorei events, such as "Moon’s Rise” and "Aessina’s Hunt”.
• Return Dryads to Ashenvale.
• Observe Bough Shadow for a Nightmare Dragon.
Option goals:
• Expand Stonetalon Peak.
• Rekindle the Night-elven traditions on Kalimdor.
Long-term goals:
• Start a base "Delaril” within the Ashenvale Grove.
• Retake the Dor'Danil Barrow Den and reinstate it.
• Retake Blackfathom Deeps and reinstate it.
• Reinforce Forest Song for an offensive on the Warsong Clan and Satyrnaar.
• Remove the taint from the ruins of Stardust and restore the Stone Circles.
• Form an alliance with the no longer corrupted Thistlefur furbolgs.
• Contact the Tauren druids.
Short-term goals:
• Awaken and/or train more Keepers of the Grove in order to set up proper defences.
• Make sure our enemies are aware of our (yet elusive) presence.
• Set up patrols in the western part of Ashenvale in order to restore the balance.
• Remove the demonic taint from Fire Scar Shrine.
• Awaken an Ancient of War in Ashenvale.
• Implement frequent Kaldorei events, such as "Moon’s Rise” and "Aessina’s Hunt”.
• Return Dryads to Ashenvale.
• Observe Bough Shadow for a Nightmare Dragon.
Option goals:
• Expand Stonetalon Peak.
NPCS:
Malfurion Stormrage, rightfull Archdruid of the Cenarion Circle (The Emerald Dream, missing)
Keeper Remulos, Son of Cenarius and keeper of the Grove (Moonglade, Shrine of Remulos)Keeper Ordanus, Son of Remulos and keeper of the Grove (Ashenvale, Raynewood Retreat)
The Ancients
