RONAN'S PATH

[RP] Guild located in Tarnished Coast ♦ GW2
Sylvari-centric wyld hunt ♦ literate ♦ good-aligned

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In honor of the man who left his order and old life to follow his own path:Remember, dear siblings-
Ventari laid out the foundation for us,
But should the way still seem unclear,
Remember the Path of Ronan,
who in despair,
Chose to trust in and open his heart.

The Ronan's Path [RP] is a small, literate, semi-casual, lore-abiding Sylvari-centric guild focused on individual members' Wyld Hunts across the expanse of Tyria.We are a band of Valiants and other-race allies who have come together to assist their kin in fulfilling their Wyld Hunt. Its path is open to those from most walks of life, from saplings fresh from the Grove to veterans of various wars; from Dreamers to the Soundless and Mordremoth-touched alike.Our goal is simple- to see to it that the most adventurous, audacious, and goal-driven of Sylvari siblings are prepared for, and reach, their life's callings. Whether it is to protect the weak, to slay the evil, to bring together the dispersed or to pursue knowledge, Ronan's Path is here for you.

OUT-OF-CHARACTER RULES

♦ Hateful speech and ideology will not be tolerated.
We are LGBT+, BIPOC, and do not condone any transphobia, homophobia, racism, ableism, and other discriminatory behavior from our members, to our members but also to the community as a whole.♦ Don't be a dick.
Treat each other respectfully. We're here for a fun time, not a stressful time.♦ IC does not equal OOC, and vice versa.
Sometimes, roleplay and its surrounding themes can get highly emotional and bleed into how we interact with others- and vice versa. The OOC code is apples. While it is important to validate these sentiments, it is expected that each member does not harmfully blur the line between their characters and themselves.♦ You must be 18+ in order to be a member of this guild.
Ronan's Path may host events that portray details of graphic violence and content otherwise unfit for minors. For your safety and security, we ask all members to be adults when joining the community.♦ Communication is important.
Confrontation may be scary, but personal boundaries are profoundly important between interactions. Do not hesitate to voice your thoughts and concerns; though, if ever in need of assistance, the Leadership is here for you!♦ Activity + Alts.
With two guild-centric events per month and smaller scenes in-between, all members are expected to attend/achieve at least two of the aforementioned scenes in a given month.Alts as well as non-Sylvari characters will be allowed after bypassing the recruit (aspirant) period.

♦ Your character must be morally good-aligned.
Most Valiants are expected to be either Dreamers, uncorrupted Soundless, or - with discretion- a Sylvari turned Mordrem and recovering from the procedure.♦ Lore-abiding*.
With some flexibility in customization, we are a lore-abiding guild in terms of character origins, power, etc. Size limit follows the lore-established min and max height for Sylvari (~5 ft to ~6 ft).♦ No Powerplay.
All combat in the guild, excepting pre-established outcomes, is done via dice. While we will not discourage powerful, seasoned characters, we ask you to leave room for realism and blunders.

IN-CHARACTER RULES

♦ All are Equal.
Regardless of origin, present alignment, (as well as race) and the 'importance' of one's Wyld Hunt- each sibling treading Ronan's Path is equal to those they walk with.For most important decisions to be made in the troupe, the entirety of the community will have say on the matter. The IC code is Yes.♦ All are Safe.
We are united against the inherent corruption of Nightmare, as we strive to assist those touched with Mordremoth to recover. The past, should it hunt you, shall not find you in these boughs.The home base of Ronan's Path is a communal sanctum to be used by its members and any of those who they offer assistance to.♦ All are United.
Though by no means enforced, those who have completed their Wyld Hunts are encouraged to stay to assist those who are also in need. In doing so, the Callings are answered in unity and celebrated in kind.

ASPIRANT

Fresh faces recruited into Ronan's Path. For a month, they are expected to engage with their peers and prove their eagerness for the troupe's cause.Aspirants have 3 abilities they can utilize.The active participation in one guild arc to its completion automatically grants you the Valiant role.

VALIANT

Standard members of the Ronan's Path. They have access to 4 abilities they can utilize during combat.Valiants are allowed to bring in non-sylvari alts at DM discretion to be used in the campaign.

GMs

Founders, and consequently- the chief organizers of Ronan's Path's odds and ends things.OOC: this is a rank reserved for Leadership. ICly, all GM characters are also Valiant equivalent in rank.

WYLD HUNT CATEGORIES

MAIN GUILD STORYLINE

Guild events are hosted by DMs twice monthly, on ongoing, in-depth storylines touching on unexplored facets of Tyria.Presently, they are scheduled to be hosted every other Saturday at around 5:30 PM PST / 8:30 PM EST.

SMALLER STORYLINES

Are you a member and wanting to share a smaller-scale story between the guild arc? As long as it does not harmfully impact the guild arc (ex: putting several people out of commission through intense combat), you are absolutely encouraged to do so!Just be sure to get it approved by leadership beforehand.

LESSONS & LECTURES

Savvy on lore and skillful things? Know stuff and wanting to share? Host lessons and lectures for your fellow peers, be it in a classroom setting- hands-on- or a crazy magic-tortoise-ride trip out into the wilds!*Same rules apply as smaller storylines.

ROLL SYSTEM

The guild utilizes a dice system custom-crafted by Archivium in our events.♦ Once recruited, you will have access to our dice system channel, and get to make a custom character sheet for your character!♦Activity lets you do cooler things! Attending events, completing prompts, and of course, ascending ranks will enable you to accumulate items and enhancements.

RECRUITMENT IS CURRENTLY

CLOSED!

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Fill out the form below in order to be added to our recruitment list. (It won't be visible while our recruitment is closed.)Leadership will get in touch with you ASAP to schedule a cursory Discord-based interview.

MARVHOS

The Kindleforge Caretaker

AEONN

The Shot in the Dark

SAOIRSE

The Verdant Siren

PHEOVI

The Light in the Dark

IRES

...

FAECASIA

The Asynchronous Scholar

RHUKIR

Vain and Resplendent

CAITRI

The Moonlit Harpist

Aisling

The Mirage

VEYLIOS

The Silk Weaver

BAHRAM

The Coming Dawn

PLACEHOLDER

...

SAVAN

Watchful and Recluse

DIEMME

The Restless Healer

ENDREN

The War-torn Defender

XEFFI

...

DARIUS

The Wayward Bloom

PLACEHOLDER

...

★ When are the recruitments opening?

Recruitment is open as we prepare for our Canthan arc, coming January 2024!

★ How big is this guild? Do I have to join it in-game?

The guild is currently planned to harbor around 10, but no more than 20, members total at this time. Recruitments may open intermittently between plot breaks for fresh faces.And yes, you're required to join us in-game! We're on the NA side (Tarnished Coast). Repping is required during guild events only.

★ My schedule does not allow for me to make it to the big guild plot DMs, but I still want to join. Would I be missing out on a lot?

Honest answer? Probably!But our guild's activity requirement was designed with that in mind. IRL always takes precedence, and if you're a player who can't make it to the main event but wish to partake regularly in smaller missive and prompts, [RP]'s gates are open for you.

★ I don't have Discord, can I still apply?

Unfortunately, no.Discord serves as our prime means of contact between players, and is pivotal for communication, event organization, and essential guild information not posted in this card.

★ I don't have all the expansions (Heart of Thorns, Path of Fire, End of Dragons).

Note to free players; our guild's adventures will likely take us through all expansion zones, as well as some Living Story maps.We would recommend you have these unlocked, or at least accessible, for the sake of your availability to tag along with us for the long ride!Similarly, a lv 80 character would be ideal so that you don't die too much out in open world. But that isn't a requirement!

✔ I'm new / fresh / returning to GW2 RP and am rusty / unfamiliar with Sylvari lore. Can I still apply?

Everyone has to start somewhere, and Ronan's Path looks for avid writers and creative minds willing to learn the lore and collaborate with other roleplayers over experience.That being said, we would still encourage you to familiarize yourself with the foundations of Sylvari lore, especially up to HoT content and Mordremoth's influences.

✔ My character is a Sylvari from a non Pale Tree / Mordrem Pod / Soundless Courtier, etc. Are they allowed?

While those characters are no less valid OCs to be played than the vanilla Sylvari, [RP] only accepts those hailing from the same Mother at this time. 'Repentant courtiers' may be accepted, though only with a lot of constraints on their nightmare nature.This is to ensure we, OOCly, can focus on individual characters' Wyld Hunts and concoct a cohesive narrative connected by the thread of a communal Dream.

✔ My character does not have a Wyld Hunt. Can they still join?

Absolutely!We will only ask that you still bring in a personal plot for the character. It can be something as simple as wanting to visit a certain city, and their toils of planning that trip- or something truly wild, befitting that of a Wyld Hunt.

✔ What are your stances on mounts / gliders / skiffs / jadebots / etc?

Given the implied expenses of housing and owning these impressive creatures/devices/ means of transit, it is assumed that the average citizen of Tyria often would be unable to afford such luxuries.However, we are always willing means of organically acquiring these rarities through plotlines- or, in case of pre-established characters who already have their long-standing raptor companions, etc., discuss means of their incorporation into the IC guild dynamics.