Lorelia de la Paz
Sorceror
The City of Moonglow
Description: The City of Moonglow makes its home upon Verity Isle, which holds namesake to the city's presiding virtue of Honesty. Magery and the other arcane arts have thrived within the city's walls since its inception; those who wish to explore, research and entertain any pursuit of knowledge find Moonglow to be an invaluable resource. Currently the City of Moonglow is governed by a council of five - each member with unique responsibilities to maintain the mission of Moonglow and uphold the virtue of Honesty.
The Council: There are five members who make up the Council of Moonglow. It is their charge to always
advance the interests of the city. The members are such:
[Required skills: Magery, Any combat skill]
[Required skills: Magery]
[Required skills: Animal Taming, Magery]
Description: The City of Moonglow makes its home upon Verity Isle, which holds namesake to the city's presiding virtue of Honesty. Magery and the other arcane arts have thrived within the city's walls since its inception; those who wish to explore, research and entertain any pursuit of knowledge find Moonglow to be an invaluable resource. Currently the City of Moonglow is governed by a council of five - each member with unique responsibilities to maintain the mission of Moonglow and uphold the virtue of Honesty.
The Council: There are five members who make up the Council of Moonglow. It is their charge to always
advance the interests of the city. The members are such:
- Hand of Honesty: The Hand of Honesty is the chairperson of the council and is considered to be the regent of Moonglow. The only time this position will vote on matters brought to the council is in the event of a tied vote to prompt a resolution. The Hand of Honesty may also make city-wide decrees on his/her own behalf or on behalf of the council. The other members of the council are appointed by the Hand of Honesty. [Required skills: Magery]
- Captain, Guard: The Captain of the Guard of Moonglow is responsible for the city's defenses and for maintaining the ranks of its armed forces, including naming an Admiral to command the guard during sea battles. [Required skills: Magery, Any combat skill]
- Keeper, Zoo: The Keeper of the Moonglow Royal Zoo is an experienced animal handler who is responsible for the zoo grounds and for instructing other handlers. The members of the Moonglow Royal Zoo may use their pets to aid in the defense of the city or to advance its interests elsewhere. [Required skills: Animal Taming, Magery]
- Rector, Lycaeum: The Rector of the Lycaeum is a renowned scholar who dictates the curriculum of the Lycaeum and the pursuits of its mages and scholars. [Required skills: Magery]
- Commissioner: The Commissioner is responsible for lesser city functions such as: endorsing affiliated traders, naming an astronomer to the observatory, ordaining a preacher of Honesty, and declaring a Master Illusionist of the Illusionist's Guild. The Commissioner will also serve as judge during criminal trials and breach of decree. In the event of impartiality or inability to act, the Commissioner may name another council member to serve in his/her stead. [Required skills: Magery, Any craft skill]
[Required skills: Magery, Any combat skill]
- Captain, Guard: Council member, see above.
- Master, Guard / Admiral, Guard: Masters may lead Moonglow's knights and squires in battle as well as recommend squires to knighthood. The Admiral is appointed by the Captain to lead battle on the sea.
- Knight, Guard: Knights are decorated warriors of Moonglow's Guard and have proven to uphold the virtue of Honesty on their journey.
- Squire, Guard: Squires are the entry level men and women of Moonglow's Guard.
[Required skills: Magery]
- Rector, Lycaeum: Council member, see above.
- Scholar, Lycaeum: Scholars are the instructors and primary researchers of the Lycaeum. They are often considered experts in one or more aspects of the arcane arts.
- Mage, Lycaeum: Mages of the Lycaeum are well-versed in the arcane arts and have accomplished enough study to conduct individual research and to practice alone.
- Student, Lycaeum: Student are new members to Lycaeum who are just beginning their studies.
[Required skills: Animal Taming, Magery]
- Keeper, Zoo: Council member, see above.
- Ranger, Zoo: Rangers are esteemed naturalists who may command other naturalists in endeavors to advance the goals of Moonglow.
- Naturalist, Zoo: Naturalists of the Moonglow Royal Zoo have proven their ability to control their pets and may use them to defend the city.
- Handler, Zoo: Handlers of the Moonglow Royal Zoo are entry-level animal trainers who help take care of the zoo grounds and may use their pets to aid in city-led pursuits.
- Astronomer: Lead scholar and operator of the Moonglow Observatory.[Required skills: Magery]
- Blacksmith, Tailor, Tinker, Carpenter, etc.: Endorsed artisans who are affiliated with the City of Moonglow. [Required skills: Respective craft skill]
- Master Illusionist: Leader of the Illusionist's Guild training other scholars in the arts of fortified protection and summoning creature through the use of the arcane arts. [Required skills: Magery, Inscription]
- Preacher: Devoted scholar to the virtue of Honesty who will forever keep the concepts of truth within the minds of the city.[Required skills: Magery]
- Citizen: Member of the City of Moonglow who has yet to determine a path of service.
- All characters must stay in-character at all times. Guild chat is the only exception.
- Characters must have a UNIQUE name fit for roleplay. Do not use names from known works of fiction. (i.e. Merlin, Legolas, Drizzt, etc.)
- Mounts of choice are any living mount or an ethereal llama.
- One item of clothing or one piece of armor should be dyed by a Special Dye Tub or a Leather Dye Tub in a hue of blue or valorite.
- Council members will be known by wearing midnight blue cloth received from tailoring bulk order deeds - no other members should wear this hue.
- No neon or named items should be worn. Only items marked by endorsed artisans may carry a maker's mark.
- All citizens of Moonglow are human.
- The Moonglow Guard and Council Members may wear Valorite Robes and Valorite Cloaks.
- The Council Members may govern their ranks as they see fit, thus why the descriptions are pretty open.
- The citizens of Moonglow recognize the eight virtues, holding Honesty as their leading virtue. For more information on virtues you can read: http://www.uoguide.com/Virtues or http://uo.stratics.com/content/virtues/virtues.shtml
- The alignment of Moonglow will be considered Lawful Neutral - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alignment_(Dungeons_&_Dragons)#Lawful_Neutral
- AIM: Loreli de la Paz