Post by Phaervyrae on Feb 21, 2012 23:16:11 GMT -5
{{Dark Brotherhood is based off of the assassin guild in The Elder Scrolls 4&5 games. You don't need to have played them, but a lot of the lore of this kin is based off of that guild in case you were looking for a reference point. Also, all important things you need to know about the kin will be here anyway, so don't worry about research if you don't want to.}}
Dark Brotherhood was originally started by Laegion and Phaervyrae in an attempt to gather the best stealthy killers and put them to good use. As such, there were certain rules put into place to help the kin run smoothly.
Hierarchy [Possible ranks you can achieve.]
Since this kin does not have as many members at the moment, much of this will not apply as it is based entirely on numbers for each role. However, the tentative ranking plan is (in ascending order):
Initiate/Recruit: [Murderer] If you can show that you are loyal to the kin and do indeed want to be a part of the kin (ie participating in kin chat, being helpful and nice etc), you will be moved up to a kinsman/woman within a week or so. {{Note that this is not based on ANYTHING you do IC, it is merely to gauge whether or not you deserve to be called a kinmember.}}
Kinsman/Kinswoman: [Slayer, Eliminator, Assassin, Executioner, Silencer] This is where you'll want to stay if you enjoy the kin but don't want to spend most of your lotro hours on it. This is also where majority of you will stay unless you fill out an Officer Application and we deem you worthy enough to join the higher ranks (Right now applications are closed because we really have enough staff right now, but there is a line forming up already - I will get to you in time!).
Officer: [Listener, Speaker, Silencer] Officers will be broken up into two groups. As of now, we have the main group, the Black Hand. Three of the Hand have already been chosen:
Svane, Listener
Fassmond, Speaker
Obbi, Speaker
There are 2 positions still up. Note: Speakers can have 1 Silencer each, but the Silencer does not have to be an Officer.
Svane Status: (Self-explanatory)
Note: Each rank taken from the DB guild (ie Slayer, Murder, etc) for Kinmember or higher is based on your RP style, and, apart from Silencer, Speaker and Listener, there is no limit to the amount of players that can be one rank.
IMPORTANT DB KIN NOTE:
The Dark Brotherhood IS an assassin kin, BUT. There is a difference between brutes and skilled killers. The members of this guild are not paid mercenaries called upon to distract a few guards in a fight so someone can run away. We are one of the most respected and feared bodies and trades in all of Middle-Earth (whether they wish to acknowledge us or not).
Therefore, when you receive a contract, you will NOT attack the target, his brother, friend and the barmaid that spoke to him five minutes ago. You will treat the contract like a true assassin or you will directly disobey the Night Mother.
Dark Brotherhood was originally started by Laegion and Phaervyrae in an attempt to gather the best stealthy killers and put them to good use. As such, there were certain rules put into place to help the kin run smoothly.
- Never dishonor the Night Mother (Leader).
- Never betray the Dark Brotherhood or its secrets.
- Never disobey or refuse to carry out an order from a Dark Brotherhood superior.
- Never steal the possessions of a Dark Brother or Dark Sister.
- Never kill a Dark Brother or a Dark Sister.
Hierarchy [Possible ranks you can achieve.]
Since this kin does not have as many members at the moment, much of this will not apply as it is based entirely on numbers for each role. However, the tentative ranking plan is (in ascending order):
Initiate/Recruit: [Murderer] If you can show that you are loyal to the kin and do indeed want to be a part of the kin (ie participating in kin chat, being helpful and nice etc), you will be moved up to a kinsman/woman within a week or so. {{Note that this is not based on ANYTHING you do IC, it is merely to gauge whether or not you deserve to be called a kinmember.}}
Kinsman/Kinswoman: [Slayer, Eliminator, Assassin, Executioner, Silencer] This is where you'll want to stay if you enjoy the kin but don't want to spend most of your lotro hours on it. This is also where majority of you will stay unless you fill out an Officer Application and we deem you worthy enough to join the higher ranks (Right now applications are closed because we really have enough staff right now, but there is a line forming up already - I will get to you in time!).
Officer: [Listener, Speaker, Silencer] Officers will be broken up into two groups. As of now, we have the main group, the Black Hand. Three of the Hand have already been chosen:
Svane, Listener
Fassmond, Speaker
Obbi, Speaker
There are 2 positions still up. Note: Speakers can have 1 Silencer each, but the Silencer does not have to be an Officer.
Svane Status: (Self-explanatory)
Note: Each rank taken from the DB guild (ie Slayer, Murder, etc) for Kinmember or higher is based on your RP style, and, apart from Silencer, Speaker and Listener, there is no limit to the amount of players that can be one rank.
IMPORTANT DB KIN NOTE:
The Dark Brotherhood IS an assassin kin, BUT. There is a difference between brutes and skilled killers. The members of this guild are not paid mercenaries called upon to distract a few guards in a fight so someone can run away. We are one of the most respected and feared bodies and trades in all of Middle-Earth (whether they wish to acknowledge us or not).
Therefore, when you receive a contract, you will NOT attack the target, his brother, friend and the barmaid that spoke to him five minutes ago. You will treat the contract like a true assassin or you will directly disobey the Night Mother.