[edit] Overview

We are currently a large US PvE Clans for AoC with 150+ players and on track for going into launch at 200+ Members. Our ranks consist of players ranging from ages 17 and up, and gamers from titles like UO, EQ 1&2, WoW, DaoC, Guild Wars, DDO, Vanguard, LoTRO, just to name a few.

We are a diverse group of gamers with much experience in the MMO gaming community. Our goal is to experience all that AoC offers on a PvE server. Our philosophy is to give equal chances for advancement within the clan and game, providing all members with a higher sense of participation. We will strive to have accommodations and events for the casual players as well as the semi-Hardcore players that like to raid, as well as what PvP we can get involved in. We are a mature clan and hope to change the way the traditional guilds were ran in the past by involving all members an opportunity to serve on a council consisting of Officers and Members that will define our activities and progression within the game as well as governing roles within our city, keep, crafting, mentoring, and siege warfare to name a few. Ultimately our goal is to make AoC fun for all our members, and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at our organization!

[edit] Recruitment Info

We are accepting all races and all classes. For more information and to submit an application, please go to our website at brotherhoodofthesacredshadows.com.

[edit] Goals

Our Ten Sacred Missions

1) Our intent is to treat each and every member with respect and a sense of belonging to the greater whole (the Guild), and we will reside on a Normal aka PvE Server.

2) We will build a player made city, and defend it with our lives, we will make sure it grows and prosper at a respectful rate, and that all members can be proud to call it home.

3) We will schedule, and attend raids when and wherever possible (I'm considering working in a DKP System) with in reason of the majorities time frames.

4) PvP will be required by all in the Border Kingdoms as it's the only place we can acquire a Keep. (If we are able to get one, this will depend on a lot of things, guild size, server population etc.)

5) PvP in other then The Border Kingdoms will be completely consensual in areas of the game that allow it on a PvE Server.

6) Members are encouraged to project a sense of fair play and civility towards their guild mates and other players in the game. In other words, try to be nice until it's time not to be nice, and I think we're all mature enough to know when that time is.

7) We intend to be a self sufficient society, and take care of each other with items that we don't need to be passed on to other guild members and vice versa. We hope to have a complete and efficient crafting section, and everyone will be expected to contribute to it as much as is possible for them. In other words if crafting is just not your bag, then you can contribute in other ways, like picking a prestige class that will help the guild over all or donating money or items to compensate. No one will be expected to do something that may seem like a chore to them, after all, the game is there for you to relax and enjoy yourself, not a part time job

8) Everyone will have a mount, if you can't afford to get one, the guild will help as much as possible (short of just coming out and giving you one). If you want a mount, you will have to make an effort to obtain one, and the guild will help those that help themselves.

9) If you for what ever reason decide to leave the ranks of the guild, please be civil enough to let us know, and for what reason you left. You will not be harassed or heckled, we would just like to know why you left so that we can improve areas in the guild structure that may be getting neglected, and make improvements.

10) And finally, have fun. This is a game, and we all want to enjoy it, not make it a job. Yes be Passionate in your beliefs and desires of what you want from the game, and as being a member of the guild, just don't be a jerk about it. Put forth in a respectful manner what you would like to see the guild accomplish, give us your Ideas, and understand just because they didn't get added, doesn't mean they weren't considered. Things have to be adjusted to fit the needs of the majority of the guild, so all submission will be heard by the council and considered, then voted on.

Amendment: Ventrilo 3.0 is required. It's a free download, and easy to setup. You will be required to have this during Raids and Siege events, even if you don't have a mic, but speakers or headsets are required so you can listen.

[edit] News

We are proud to announce our Alliance with The Knights of Darkness, A top Quality Guild.