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The <Duskwatch Saberguard> was a Suramar-based elite cavalry unit which served as the eyes and ears for the Suramar military through patrolling, exploration and missions. Originally, the Duskwatch served under Grand Magistrix Elisande, carrying out her orders to maintain law and order within the city and ensuring that no interference come to the Burning Legion's plans to invade Azeroth. Since the Resurrection of Suramar and First Arcanist Thalyssra's subsequent promotion to leader of the Shal'dorei, the Duskwatch began to serve under a new regime and lend assistance to Suramar's Horde allies. 

As part of a new directive sent from the First Arcanist, the Duskwatch have since branched out to protect and serve the Horde as a whole. An experimental military exchange unit, the Duskwatch Saberguard seeks to build new connections to our allies by accepting all races of the Horde into the Saberguard itself through an exchange program. By accepting other races and sharing knowledge, culture and tactics, the Saberguard hopes to strengthen the ties between the Suramar government and the Horde. The Saberguard's main headquarters are located in Suramar at the Sanctum of Order. When operating within Horde lands, however, they have been allowed to rent a space in Silvermoon City.

Leadership

Captain:  Loviattar Al'shaanth (GM) @sentinel-lovi​

First Officer: Seilune Astrande (Co-GM) @seilune​

Officer(s): Kuldoryth

Q&A

"I’m a troll, am I allowed to join?" - Yes. Even though the Saberguard are led by the Shal’dorei, all races of the Horde are allowed to join as long as they respect the traditions and rules of the Duskwatch. This is an experiment in learning and teaching through joint operations.

"Do I have to ride a manasaber to be in the guild?" - No. Despite this being the required mount of the Shal’dorei members, you are allowed to ride your races’ mount if you’d like. Of course if you want to ride a manasaber, one can be acquired for you!

"I’m not really a fighter, will I be able to take part in guild events?" - Of course! We will have a variety of events to try and fit everyone’s style of RP. Social, military with D20, research and investigations, archaeology, classes, drill/training, comedy plus more! Everyone likes variety.

"What is your stance in the war?" - Due to being a unit within the Duskwatch and Suramar military, we are not neutral in the conflict. We follow the orders of Thalyssra and therefore the Horde Warchief (even if we have conflicted feelings about it). However, we also serve as a home guard and are allowed to create alliances/working relationships with neutral guilds that reside in Horde territory.

"Do you have a Discord or website?" - Yes! We have both! We keep everyone up-to-date on events, storyline, and info in the Discord. Our tumblr is @duskwatch-saberguard!

"It says I have to be 18+ to join, is that true?" - Yes, that is true. Despite having a variety of events for every type of player, we do tend to lean toward more mature storylines that might get a tad dark from time to time as war is not a pretty sight. Plus the Captain of the guard tends to use colorful language at times. (Okay… a lot. Anyone have a bar of soap?)

If you wish to inquire about the guild or join our ranks, please feel free to contact Loviattar, Seilune, or Kuldoryth in game. You are also welcome to reach out on Discord at Seilune#1192.

Shal’danil needs you!

Help retake one of the last sanctuaries in north eastern Kalimdor from the Banshee Queen’s forces! The Royal Apothecary Society and Ironscar Raiders have infiltrated Shal’danil and are using the Grove of Dusk and Moonpath Barrow dens for their own nefarious purposes. Join the ranks of the Airmid, Oghma, and Druids of Dusk; or lend a hand as a Civilian (traders, merchants, artisans).

(Members with a talent for weaponry and traditional combat skills may also join as a mercenary, and later join the Thornmane Regiment of Sentinels after freeing Shal’danil from the Horde.)

Branches of the Circle

Join the Airmid: The heart of the Circle, members of the Airmid branch are lead by Hierophant Mossweaver herself. They oversee the medical needs of members and tend to the wounded of their allies. Being primarily a group dedicated to offering relief in times of war, the Circle of Dusk’s Airmid are well-known for their healing abilities, both magical and mundane.

Join the Oghma: Masters of the arcane, wielders of elements and thought; these brilliant minds support the Circle of Dusk in all of their magic related endeavors. Researchers dedicated to artifact study, herbology/alchemy, and different schools of magic are welcome! Knowledge of offensive spellwork is not necessary to join this Branch.

Join the Civilians: Craftsmen, Traders, Diplomats; Skilled workers, these men and women are the lifeblood of the Circle of Dusk. Within the Civilian branch, members produce the arms and armor needed by other branches, as well as sourcing reagents and alchemical materials for the Airmid and Oghma’s experiments. The especially eloquent take on the role of Diplomats; furthering the Circle’s connections across Azeroth.

Join the Thornmane Regiment: [This branch will be available officially after Shal’danil is restored.] Acting as the main fighting force of Shal’danil, the Thornmane Regiment is a highly skilled squadron of Sentinels, Huntresses, Warriors and other combatants. These men and women have honed their martial skill to a razors edge. Their duty is to protect the other Branches and laypeople from harm when the Circle of Dusk is called into action. Enemies cower when the dusky purple cloaks and elaborate mantles of this Branch are seen on the battlefield.

Become a Druid of Dusk: (open to Druids, Shamans and Hunters) Train under Hierophant Mossweaver herself and take on the mantle of Dusk. Transform into a powerful bog beast, emit spores that may heal your companions or paralyze your enemies. Maintain the cycle of life, in which even decay and rot has its place...

Who we are looking for:

Currently seeking potential officers and members! OOCly looking for members with all levels of RP experience, given you have a level 80+ character. LGBTQIA+ friendly!

All are welcome to join; regardless of healing or combat capability. Most characters will find a home in the many branches of the Circle, from the combat oriented Thornmane Regiment to the resourceful Civilians that fuel daily operations.

The Circle of Dusk is Kaldorei and druid themed, with a focus on spirituality and combat. Worgen displaced by the fall of Teldrassil are welcome, as are all honored Alliance races. Warlocks, Demon Hunters and other fel-users need not apply. Death Knights are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

How to Join:

Please fill out an application here at our website. Following this link will provide you with guild lore, our Code of Conduct and other information. Officers that are seeking to apply may fill out the application, as well as reach out to Neniä (in-game name), hierophant#6079 (Discord), or @dawnmourn (GM’s main tumblr blog). Applications will be reviewed within 7 days; if you haven’t heard back, please reach out via one of the contact options above. Once approved an officer will contact you to schedule an IC interview.

Note on Events & Discord Server:

I’ve had the honor of joining a wonderful RP guild this year, and have broken out of my shell and learned to RP among other folks and really get out there. It’s been a wonderful year, and I’ve met so many great people and made so many friends through it all. I’ve also learned a lot through my experiences, and since I was promoted to Officer, and now move on to help run this guild I’ve dedicated so much love to as Co-GM, I’ve gathered so much about what it means to create content for a community that I want to share.

1. Don’t Be Afraid of Creativity

What do I mean by this? Well, have you ever felt “my ideas just aren’t good enough” or “this idea is too far fetched no one will like it”, or even “i can’t stretch the lore this way”? Any one of those sentiments and anything similar needs to be crushed. Out the door. Putting yourself down or doubting yourself during the writing process isn’t progress, it’s destructive.

If you have an idea, WRITE. IT. DOWN. Don’t be afraid of it, don’t be afraid of how good or bad it might be, because you won’t know until you actually make the effort to bring it to life. Don’t make it a habit of saying “i’m just the worst at this” or “no one will like it why should i try”. Build a healthy mentality around your work and your planning, and focus more on the actual creation rather than the thinking about doing it.

Once it’s out there, and you have folks participating, then you’ll be able to more accurately gauge, what worked, what didn’t, and where you can improve. This leads me to my next subject.

2. ALWAYS Be Open to Criticism and Feedback

I cannot stress this enough. While I understand that unwarranted or unprompted criticism can be uncomfortable for some, you CANNOT avoid it if you are creating content for a community. If you are writing for your guild or for a group of people to interact in, it is your duty as the DM/Host to ensure that there’s enough content going on for everyone to enjoy, and that no one is getting left out or left behind. It is critical and vital to the health of your community to ensure that the doors are open for communication, and to allow your members to speak with you on what worked, and where you can improve. Receiving feedback and criticism should be a good thing, since it means your members are comfortable enough to tell you where you can improve, and allows you a better chance to more accurately grow and flourish for your future events. Nothing ruins events more than when people aren’t even having fun, or don’t feel welcome while in it.

Though, also have respect for yourself. While it’s essential to take in criticism and feedback so that you can improve upon your work, never let anyone deliver it in a degrading, rude or harmful way. Constructive criticism can be delivered without being an asshole, and there must be mutual respect. So take feedback in stride and grow, but don’t let anyone step on you over it.

And finally:

3. Have Support and Friends to Help!

Shouldering the task of creating content for a guild on your own can be tedious and even stressful, and you will run the risk of burnout at times. Have someone to talk to, to help you plan, and to help review your notes too. You can’t always do these things alone, and when creating content for a large amount of people, it’s good to have a buddy with you to help the chances of success.

Again, open communication is vital and important. Having a toxic or negative environment among content creators doesn’t create progress, it destroys it, so ensure that you are all working together to create a positive, healthy environment for everyone, leaders and participants alike. If you’re in a group where everyone feels comfortable speaking to each other freely about what’s being written and how all is being played out, then already you’re on the right track!

The <Duskwatch Saberguard> is happy to announce that we are no longer on hiatus. Currently, the leadership is working on the next campaign in the Duskwatch Saberguard’s storyline as well as preparing for the anticipated arrival of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands! In the meantime, we have debriefings and social events listed on our calendar starting next week which will carry on throughout January. Because we are no longer on hiatus, we are also accepting new recruits into our ranks. For those interested in joining the guild, please feel free to read through our FAQs and/or contact either Loviattar, Seilune, or Kuldoryth in-game. Queries can also be asked via Discord at Seilune#1192. 

We want to extend our gratitude to those who have been welcoming and supportive of the guild since its establishment and beyond. It is appreciated beyond what words can express! 

There is much to be excited about in 2020 and we hope to have you all along for the ride!

Quel’vana Thonos!

The @circleofdusk is recruiting and needs some help with management and building an active member base. If you have any experience and want to write with me please reach out!

Figure I should actually force myself to socialize at some point. And maybe my partner too, if they wanna tag along. c;