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Introduction to the Infernals
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This VERY long post is required reading for supplicants seeking
entrance into the knightly guild of the Infernals. If that is you,
read it, understand it, and if you are still interested in joining the
Infernals, contact someone who is able to inguild you for an interview.
You can find them by reading the registry HELP INFERNALS. You will be
held accountable for the information posted here, so read it carefully.


---Who are the Infernals?---
We are a collection of knights under the leadership of Sartan, Lord of
Evil. Sartan is God of Evil, and you can read about Him in HELP SARTAN.
We are very strict regarding the conduct of our members, holding
knightly roleplay in the forefront. This, along with our strong guild
leadership make us a very homogenous guild. Also, HELP INFERNALS, HELP
CHIVALRY, HELP FORGING, and HELP NECROMANCY are also enlightening. We
are a strictly Lawful Evil guild.

---What is expected of you when you join?---
APPLICATION : You will be asked to draft a detailed letter of application
before you will be considered for an interview. Your letter should
include why you are seeking entrance to the guild, what you will do in
the guild, as well as your historical information.

OATH : Upon completing your interview, you will be required to take a vow.
You will be expected to answer "yes" to the following:

1) Have you read this post in its entirety and did you understand it?
2) Do you swear to uphold the Code of honour as it is written in this
post?
3) Do you swear to follow the instructions of Lord Sartan and the guild
officers without question?
4) Do you swear to conduct yourself in an orderly fashion so as not to
embarrass the guild?
5) Do you swear to learn to fight, and to kill to further the goals of
the Infernals?
6) Are you aware that not complying with the guide lines laid out in
this post is grounds for guild disciplinary measures?

After inguilding, you will be put on probation for your first two years
as a knight, as you learn to fight and learn what is required of you.

---A thorough explanation---

CONDUCT : Being the lawful, militaristic guild we are, we follow a
code of honour. As knights, this code defines the focus for our common
goals and our common mindset. The code is listed at the end of this post.
Outguilded members, and those who quit us, are the most hated of all our
enemies. They will be persecuted relentlessly. Anyone planning to join
the guild so they can go solo at guild rank three, should consider this.
As creators of conflict here in Achaea, Infernals are not well liked by
others, especially church members. Your duties lie first to Sartan,
second to your guild, third to the city of Ashtan (you must be a citizen)
and fourth to yourself.

GOALS : We seek to do many things, but typically our work is following
the tenets of Sartans Seven Truths. We create conflict, and spread our
own lawful doctrines. We work to increase the influence of Sartan with
offerings, word on the streets, as well as increasing the size and
political influence of Sartans guilds. As soldiers and tacticians, some
members of our guild may wish to be involved in troop movements to
increase the landholdings of Ashtan. Guild members are expected to be
active. Many of our members join His Order, to further participate in the
conflicts of Achaea.

ROLEPLAY : HELP ROLEPLAY. Keep your ooc chatter down. Silly titles and
silly or "out of character" (ooc) shouts will not be tollerated. We do
not fraternize with the enemy. Keep your relationships limited to guilds
that are similar of purpose to ours. Neither may you relate guild
oriented information such as our skills to people outside our guild.

RELIGION : As a guild member, you work for Sartan and will do anything
He asks, without question or hesitation. His divine judgement is not for
any mortal to second guess. If you wish to debate His reasons, you will
do it as a non guild member. Guild members are encouraged to seek
entrance into His Order. Guild members may not join other Orders or
Order affiliations. At the same time, respect all Gods, disrespect to
any of them will not be tolerated.

PLAYERKILLING : You will be expected to fight our enemies soon
after you join. Your brothers and sisters will be happy to teach you what
they can in our combat styles. Every member will learn to fight with no
exceptions, and whining about your losses is not acceptable. This is not
to say you should go on random killing sprees. HELP PLAYERKILLING is
important reading.

TEAMING : Teaming is gathering a group of people together to attack a
single defender. Infernal knights will not engage in this activity.
Group battles (multiple people on both sides of battle) are not
considered teaming. Teaming is likewise not to occur in sporting events
such as an FFA (FreeForAll).


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INFERNAL CODE OF HONOUR
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1) BRAVERY: Do not cower behind the grace of the gods, or hide in safe
rooms. Do not quit Achaea to avoid a fight or hide in the news room.
2) WISDOM: Losing a fight is acceptable, if you learn from the experience
3) CHIVALRY: Dueling on the field of honour is the true test of a
chivalrous knight. If your opponent is obviously too powerful for you,
ask a guild member to champion you. Taking a second with you to the
appointed time and place is advised so he can aid your escape should
the opponent cheat. If your challenger is not of a chivalrous nature,
you need not debase yourself with showing them a gentlemans respect.
4) PIETY: Honour the Deities of Achaea at all times. Serve Master Sartan
in word and in deed.
5) LOYALTY: Do not speak ill of guild members to non guild members, or
speak of guild related affairs, politics or strategies to non members.
6) MENTORING: Assist new members in matters of combat and self conduct.
Champion young guild members who need help against stronger foes.
7) SOBRIETY: We do not participate in actions as individuals, that will
bring the guild as a whole to shame: silly titles, ooc shouting, etc.
8) COMBAT: Treat warriors with respect, especially other knights. Glory
in the art of combat and the fellowship it brings
9) REASON: Choose your battles with purpose and defend your honour both\
verbally, and on the field. Revenge and battle lust are useful tools,
but not synonymous with honour. Discretion is the better part of valor.

Malaclypse Thorn
Master of the Iron Citadel

Penned by my hand on the 22nd of Valnuary, in the year 273 AF.