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Sacred Fire
Leader	Ilisanona Stargazer
Type	Fraternal Order
Focus	Immersion Role-Play
Affiliations	Alliance
Alignment	True Neutral
Armory Page	Sacred Fire
Guild Website	Lodge
Base of Operations	Ironforge
Recruitment	Open
Status	Active

The Sacred Fire (a.k.a The Order of Sacred Fire) is a Fraternal Order lead by Ilisanona Stargazer. The Order was originally appointed during the opening of the Dark Portal with the belief that all should work together against a common enemy, the Burning Legion. This came at a time when many other prestigious Orders were more focused on religious, historical, and zealous battles and disagreements with allowing the Sin’dorei and Draenei of the time to be allowed to continual wielding the Power of the Light that was for so long held sacred to the Humans and tolerated with some Dwarves. This lack of focus caused for many to be unprepared for the aiding those in the Outlands and put the rest of Azeroth at risk.

After the fall of Illidian and the Lich King, the Order was all but dissolved within the main continents of Azeroth. Most recently, rumors began to swirl about a possible Dark Portal located under the sea. With this new information the original leadership has sent in motion to rebuild the order to be better prepared for what may come. The Sacred Fire brazier was once again ablaze.

Lighting of the Brazier

Mission Statement

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The Order’s primary mission is to defend our lands and the people who dwell within it from invaders of any nature. We are not aggressors, but will defend our own.

The Sacred Fire is an organized and trained Order that focuses on unity and cooperation. While small, the Sacred Fire operates under the premise of quality over quantity. Our foundation is based in teamwork and training. We do not recruit, but are always open for application. We do not have any skill requirements for enlistment, but do expect those that choose to have an open mind, be willing to listen and learn, and possess a primary focus on teamwork and cooperation. Upon joining the Sacred Fire, members are pledging themselves to be a living part of the Order and to the Order’s mission to defend our lands and the people who dwell within it from invaders of any nature.

History

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Burning Legion

<WIP>

Current

Portals:

(Guild RP Story-line)

Part 1:

A string of disappearances across Westfall continues to terrorize the citizens and guards within the farming lands. The sun had just began to set and with small clues to go against, Ilisa stumbles upon a hooded man surrounded by portals. She was far enough to not alert the man, though she could tell he was up to no good. He lifted his hands toward the portals, bone fingers leaving the end of the robes. A forsaken. He points each hand to two different portals, a green-like energy leaving his fingers into the portal. She was much to far to hear what he was chanting. The portals dripped with demonic fel, tainting the ground under. Ilisa wastes no time in calling her order to the scene.

Two of the Orders members arrived quickly to join Ilisa on the ridge that overlooked the beach below, the sky now darkened by the night. The trio was joined by a Druid. With the growing formation of hero's forming behind the Forsaken, he turned and eyed them. He gives them a glare before a snarling smile crosses his face, three demons exiting three different portals. A scandalously dressed Succubus, a heavily armored Fel Guard and a large Doom Guard all stared down the group. The Forsaken let out a cackle, though it faded as he glared at them.

"It's rude to interrupt ones work."

The hero's discussed their course of action, debating whether to solve this in peace or battle, though with the unsheathing of Noir's sword the Forsaken let out another cackle. A smirk played across his face but it formed into a disgusted frown.

"Kill them."

He turned toward the Doom Guard, "If they fail, finish whatever's left over."

He moved to one of the portals, stepping through. The portal vanished behind the Forsaken, the fel stain remained where it once was. With the leaving of their master, the demons let loose. Unable to be controlled. Their attacks were swift, giving the first strike against the Order that reacted in great speed. The demons and hero's fought, giving and taking blows from one another. The Succubus was the first to die, falling to her knees.

"Tegoricus..will..have you."

There was gruesome sight followed by a ear wrenching scream as her body was shredded by Noir's technology, collapsing and turning into dust. From her pile of ashes a pendent was collected. A few more attacks were given, though it was the Fel Guard to fall next. A swift strike to the neck caused his head to be lopped off, his body..as well as his head..also turned to ashes.

The Doom Guard was left, he looked about as he saw his comrades fall in battle. He yelled in Demonic, Stan being the only one able to understand his anger. The large demon gave his final stand, trying to fight back the hero's as much as possible, though he was unable to. Noir, again using her technology, lit the large demon ablaze. An agonizing roar left the demon as he flapped his wings, trying to end the pain. Sand and dust kicked up as he fell to the ground, his body turning to ashes just as the others did.

The group reconvened, checking on one another to ensure they were all safe, the portals finally closing. Where they once were now only lies a fel tainted ground. The group discusses what happened, noting the pendant has the letters T.H. on them as well as a Kirin Tor insignia. They also note the demons used the name 'Tegoricus' a few times. The group decides the must travel to Dalaran to search for more clues. Perhaps these portals are explanations to those who went missing.

Part 2:

With little clues to go off of the group heads to Dalaran. They meet up in the local tavern, discussing ideas as to where to start and what not. A few ideas are thrown out here and there, though a nearby soon-to-join-the-order patron throws out an idea. They look at the bartender, figuring it would be best to start with him. The group hands over the pendant they received from their previous battle, letting the bartender look it over. He gives little information, only stating he knew of a Higar that came around every now and then. The group thinks this over and decides to go to the sewers for more information.

While the sewers was a 'good' idea, it led the group down the wrong path. They didn't find any information waiting for them in the sewers, mainly muck and bad attitudes. Having had enough of the sewers, Ilisa stormed out, leaving the group to follow. Getting her armor dirtied accompanied by a dead end only fueled her anger at the situation. Once they left the sewers, the Sacred Fire moved into the closest building.

Two mages were whispering to one another in front of a book case once the group entered. They paused their whispers to give greetings to the pack. It wasn't long until questions arose, spiking the interest of the pair. The blue eyed mage, Rolan, gave whatever information he had to give but was constantly cut off by the green eyed mage, Ian. He spoke of how he knew that Tegoricus died, though denied that Higar was his last name. He claimed that Tegoricus died of old age. Having believed the mages, they said their goodbyes. The mages quickly departed.

Once more the idea of going into the sewers arose, and that is...exactly..what the group did. They roamed through out the sewers, in search of the 'dump off' where bodies are sometimes dropped. This, of course, was only for those who didn't deserve a burial. No clues were to be gathered from the sewers. An annoyed Ilisa stormed out once again.

With the group frustrated, their next choice was the Violet Citadel. The party made their way to the Citadel, though stopped at the Violet Hold. They made their way to the front gates, spotting a guard to talk to. He turned toward the gang, giving very little information. He let them know that the name Tegoricus sounded familiar..very familiar. He stated that the documents they had were completely unorganized and would not help. The only help he could offer is leading the group to the Citadel.

The Sacred Fire entered the Citadel, approaching a smaller woman who was reading from a book in front of a book case. She turned, realizing there was a large group of people waiting behind her. She pushed her glasses up, speaking shyly to them.

"H-hello..."

Her nervousness slowly faded as questions were asked. She was shown the pendant, looking it over when it was shown to her. It was learned that Tegoricus Higar was this forsakens name, though she does not know his true death or how his body became forsaken. She told the group that Tegoricus was once a teacher, trained in the art of portals, potions and polymorph.

"All our documents on Tegoricus seem to have gone missing, all that lingers about him now are rumors."

It would have been another dead end for the Sacred Fire, if it weren't for the rumor that Tegoricus may be found at Dalaran Crater. The woman asked to keep the pendant in return for her information, but Ilisa refused. This caused the woman to turn from them, going back to what she was doing prior to their arrival. Believing they have enough information to continue, the Sacred Fire now plans to make their way to the Dalaran Crater.

Part 3:

The broken homes around the crater lay as empty as the area surrounding them. The only living being in the area is Sacred Fire. Due to the information the received from Dalaran, this was where they needed to be..but..where in the crater were they suppose to look. The group neared the edge, looking down into the crater. There was nothing visible within the crater, though they needed to make a choice. Left..or right. It didn't take long for Ilisa to think of it, directing her order to go right. The group, of course, obeyed the orders and ventured East.

They barely made it a few broken-down houses in before two portals appeared. Out of one portal stepped a Forsaken, looking unhealthy as they all do. From the other portal stepped out a blonde woman, her head hanging at first. She lifted her head, eyeing them behind her glasses. The group they had this time was much larger than before. She, of course, was the woman from Dalaran. Behind the pair was the ruins of a house, stepping at the top of the ruins stood a Forsaken hunter, holding his skull bow tightly.

The woman gave the group a sweet smile as she spoke to them, once again letting them know she really needed that talisman they had showed her just a few nights ago. The Sacred fire denied the handing over of the pendent, which caused the woman to get upset. More words were to be had but were cut short at the raising of blades. This triggered a fight.

With icicles, arrows, holy and shadowy spells flying every which way, both of the woman's Forsaken fell. She fell shortly after her 'gang'. She gave the group little information in her dying breath, pointing to the west to ensure them more answers were to come. She begged them to return anything they find to Dalaran once they finished using it. 

Sacred Fire spent little time looking over the bodies, immediately heading west. They searched house to house, looking for any relevant clues. Finally they entered a broken down home, with a second floor. They party ventured up the stairs to discover a chest. Laying inside the chest were a few essential clues as to who Tegoricus was and where he planned to be next. The group gathered these items and prepared to leave.

As the group began to make their way back, a demonic call was sent from the chest, the three warlocks in the group hearing it. Two of them, Vivekah and Roux, stayed back. They decided to further search the house. The demonic calls continued to yell at the warlocks, leading them back to the chest. Upon further inspection, Vivekah noticed the chest was heavily trapped, though none of them had gone off. The traps sprang, sending both Vivekah and Roux back. The room filled with spirits, all of which screamed in agony and pain. The spirits fled back into the chest, which dropped into a portal and disappeared. Vivekah and Roux quickly left the building, catching up with the group at Ironforge.

They Warlocks told of what happened, this adding to the information they learned from the items in the chest. Their only clue now was a map that had a red circle around Mortwake's Tower in west fall with the date 1/25. This is where the Sacred Fire decides to go to further investigate.

Part 4:

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OOC History

OOC History

Structure and Ranks

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Consistory-

Consistory is made up of a council of Knights and the Phoenix as the highest level of organization within the Order.

1. Phoenix

Description: Leader in charge of Order operations, oversight, and direction.

Responsibilities: Battle tactician, head of affairs, spokesman, ensures that all ranks are properly filled.

2. Raven

Description: Co-Leader in charge of Order operations, oversight, and direction. The balance to the Phoenix.

Responsibilities: Order oversight and planning. Assist with recruitment and enlistment, including inviting new recruits to the Order. Advise and assist/fill in for Fire Commanders or Firebrands as necessary on the battlefield. 

3. Flame Warden

Description: Wardens oversee the Order operations.

Responsibilities: Order oversight and planning. Assist with recruitment and enlistment, including inviting new recruits to the Order. Advise and assist/fill in for Fire Commanders or Firebrands as necessary on the battlefield. 

4. Fire Commander

Description: Calling Leaders, Company Commanding Officer.

Responsibilities: Oversee Order members for training, lead on the battlefield, and evaluate members based on class providing training as needed. Oversee company members, hold training, lead company on battlefield, and evaluate members for promotions with the Consistory.

Requirements: The Calling Leaders will help newly joined members as well as seasoned members alike in any training related to their calling. They just also possess the ability and initiative to lead a full attack force and communicate with allied forces. Must have the organizational abilities to plan and hold training activities and evaluate members for promotions, medals, and badges.

5. Firebrand

Description: Retired officer or officer in training.

Responsibilities: Assist Fire Commanders or Pyres with overseeing company members, holding training, leading the company on battlefield, and evaluating members for promotions with Regiment Officers.

Requirements: Possess the ability and initiative to lead a full attack force and communicate with allied forces. Must have the organizational abilities to plan and hold training activities and evaluate members for promotions, medals, and badges.

6. Wildfire

Description: Wildfire, Higher level company non-commissioned member, those have display exemplary leadership.  Also includes veteran officers. 

Responsibilities: Company-level member and group leader.  Assist the Order leaders with the organization and leading of the attack force.  Be able to lead 1-2 individual groups within the Order. 

Requirements: Demonstrate, through word and actions, ability and initiative to lead by assisting the company/attack force leaders in organizing and leading the attack force and groups within it.[/list]

7. Incinerator

Description: An Incinerator is the core member of the Order.  A member entrusted with maintaining the goals and ideals of the Sacred Fire.

Responsibilities: Always remember and exemplify the goals and ideals that define the Sacred Fire.  Help officers with teaching these goals and ideals to new members of the Order and always be a reminder and example of the Sacred Fire's mission.

Requirements: Demonstrate, through actions, dedication to the Order and its cause.

8. Ember

Description: Company Private. First rank of official members within the Order.

Responsibilities: Assist the Order as asked.  Attend all functions when available.

Requirements: Learn what the order is about and start your training. 

9. Spark (Recruit)

Description: New addition to the Order.

Responsibilities: Once enlisted with the Order, members of this rank have a specified time to complete the enlistment requirement requirements in order to become official members of the Order.

Requirements: Be a soldier of at least rank 25 and register with the Lodge ((forums)).

10. Ash

Description: OOC Members and Alts of current Members

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All potential members of the Sacred Fire Order will start as Sparks. There are no prerequisites to become a Spark; however, Sparks will have a two week period* to fulfill the below requirements to prove themselves capable of becoming a member in the Sacred Fire Order.

To be completed before enlisting:

• Read the Sacred Fire's Information and History
• Read the Order Policies
• Complete an application or contact Ilisanona. Note: Make sure to use your proper name (as it is in game), so we can contact you back.

Order Lodge Architectural Detail

To be completed within two weeks of acceptance:

• Once you have been invited into the Order, report in at the Lodge Check-In located inside.
• Read through all Order By-Laws and be ready to discuss them with an officer later in the process.
• Configure Mumble** and sign in to ensure everything is working properly. Being able to listen is enough. There is no requirement have a microphone or use one.
• Schedule and meet with a Consistory or Officer to go over the Order's mission and what is expected from each member.

Upon completion of these tasks, Initiates will be promoted to the rank of Adept in a promotional ceremony. Initiates that do not fulfill these requirements will be denied entrance to the Order of the Sacred Fire and removed.

NOTE: Sparks will be able to hear and read conversations in the lodge, but will not be able to participate in most of them until after they become a member.

* We understand real life is a priority. If more time is needed, please contact a Consistory or Officer to be granted additional time to complete the Initiate process.

** Mumble is used to improve everyone’s overall experience while in playing together. Many activities will not require it; however, it is highly recommended while doing any activity to get to know your other regiment soldiers. Large battles, defenses, and keep takes will require Mumble.