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|housename=The Sentinels of Nature | |housename=The Sentinels of Nature | ||
|leader=Logistics Ta' | |leader=Logistics Ta'sa | ||
|patron=[[Neraeos]] | |patron=[[Neraeos]] | ||
|style=[[Autocracy]] (Elected) | |style=[[Autocracy]] (Elected) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''The Sentinels of Nature''' | '''The Sentinels of Nature''' is a diverse forestal [[:Category:Houses|House]] comprised mainly of members of the [[sentinel]] [[:category:classes|class]], though they also welcome members of the [[druid]], [[sylvan]], [[priest]], [[paladin]], [[shaman]], [[monk]], [[runewardens|runewarden]], [[magi]], [[serpent]], [[bard]], and [[jester]] classes who place Nature as their foremost priority in life. | ||
Seeking a less rural lifestyle than their [[The Ancient Circle of Druids|Druid]] cousins, the Sentinel [[:category:guilds|Guild]] was founded in the year 202 A.F., making its way into the [[:category:city-states|cities]] of [[Sapience]] and currently concentrated in the village of [[Eleusis]]. Collectively known as the Pack, | Seeking a less rural lifestyle than their [[The Ancient Circle of Druids|Druid]] cousins, the Sentinel [[:category:guilds|Guild]] was founded in the year 202 A.F., making its way into the [[:category:city-states|cities]] of [[Sapience]] and currently concentrated in the village of [[Eleusis]]. Collectively known as the Pack, its members make up one of the more militant forestal organisations dutiful to Nature. After many successful years of such service, the Guild transformed into a House. | ||
Sentinels are free to live life by any moral code; they have the choice to reside in many of the cities and worship almost any [[:category:gods|God]] they choose. But above any of these individual freedoms, a Sentinel is loyal to nature and the Pack. Be it forest or desert, hill or valley, if any part of | Sentinels are free to live life by any moral code; they have the choice to reside in many of the cities and worship almost any [[:category:gods|God]] they choose. But above any of these individual freedoms, a Sentinel is loyal to nature and the Pack. Be it forest or desert, hill or valley, if any part of Nature is threatened, the Sentinels will act as one, administering their own brand of justice upon those foolish enough to cross them. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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c. 241 AF - The first [[Oakstone Charter|Charter of Oakstone]] is completed, with [[overharvesting]] laws in effect. | c. 241 AF - The first [[Oakstone Charter|Charter of Oakstone]] is completed, with [[overharvesting]] laws in effect. | ||
243 AF - [[Twilight]] posts in public [[news]] 4584, "Due to the | 243 AF - [[Twilight]] posts in public [[news]] 4584, "Due to the overwhelming wish of the Sentinels to leave Hashan, the People of this illustrious city have voted by a landslide to revoke the Sentinel Guild Charter. Know that the Sentinels are no longer a recognized citizen-entity of Hashan. All guild rights and privileges are hereby rescinded." Technically this meant the guild was no longer headquartered in Hashan, though the guildhall remained (and still stands to this day); Vixen continued to instruct Sentinels there for several years. | ||
243 AF - '''Galdrion''' contests and defeats Blackleaf for the position of Guildmaster. | 243 AF - '''Galdrion''' contests and defeats Blackleaf for the position of Guildmaster. | ||
247 AF - Galdrion is contested for Guildmaster during a lengthy and unexplained absence | 247 AF - Galdrion is contested for Guildmaster during a lengthy and unexplained absence. '''Perseon''' replaces him as GM. | ||
c. 252 AF - An herb ban is imposed upon the [[Kharon]] guild, whose members continually launch attacks on Sentinels. | c. 252 AF - An herb ban is imposed upon the [[Kharon]] guild, whose members continually launch attacks on Sentinels. | ||
252 AF - Still deciding what to do about the | 252 AF - Still deciding on what to do about the guildhall, Perseon declares -no- Sentinel will be a citizen of Hashan. | ||
256 AF - Perseon welcomes Lady [[Gaia]] as the new guild | 256 AF - Perseon welcomes Lady [[Gaia]] as the new guild Patroness and leads the membership to Her temple in the [[Western Ithmia]], where Vixen relocated to teach, the new guild "hall." | ||
259 AF - '''Dalamar''' exterminates a significant number of rooms; war is publicly declared on him. | 259 AF - '''Dalamar''' exterminates a significant number of rooms; war is publicly declared on him. | ||
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260 AF - Lord [[Sartan]] offers a "deal" to forestals: allow Him to place an altar in the forests with an annual mortal sacrifice, in turn for summoning beasts to continuously hunt Dalamar. The offer is declined. | 260 AF - Lord [[Sartan]] offers a "deal" to forestals: allow Him to place an altar in the forests with an annual mortal sacrifice, in turn for summoning beasts to continuously hunt Dalamar. The offer is declined. | ||
260 AF - Due to the absence of Lady Gaia from the realms | 260 AF - Due to the absence of Lady Gaia from the realms and the need to have an active Patron, Perseon welcomes Lady [[Tarah]] to the guild. | ||
262 AF - Lady Tarah regretfully announces | 262 AF - Lady Tarah regretfully announces She will be entering into an extended period of absence. | ||
263 AF - The Sentinels pledge their support | 263 AF - The Sentinels pledge their support to [[Thera]] against its domination by [[Ashtan]]. | ||
266 AF - [[Covenant]] suggests that defense of the Gaian Tree during [[landmarks|Landmarking]] is part of the guild's purpose in the general defense of | 266 AF - [[Covenant]] suggests that defense of the Gaian Tree during [[landmarks|Landmarking]] is part of the guild's purpose in the general defense of Nature; Perseon later declares defilement of the tree punishable by outguilding and strongly recommends members assist in protecting and sanctifying the Tree. | ||
266 AF - Perseon announces he will be stepping down from his position. Covenant is elected guildmaster and appoints Lord [[Caspian]] as | 266 AF - Perseon announces he will be stepping down from his position. Covenant is elected guildmaster and appoints Lord [[Caspian]] as Patron to take over from the slumbering Tarah. | ||
271 AF - Vixen falls sick to a mysterious illness. The Sentinels are instructed to channel their grove energy and annihilate their groves, saving Vixen but costing them the [[Groves]] skill. Shortly thereafter, the guild is bequeathed with the long-awaited skill of [[Woodlore]] | 271 AF - Vixen falls sick to a mysterious illness. The Sentinels are instructed to channel their grove energy and annihilate their groves, saving Vixen but costing them the [[Groves]] skill. Shortly thereafter, the guild is bequeathed with the long-awaited skill of [[Woodlore]] and new guildhall in the village of [[Eleusis]]. | ||
272 AF - An herb ban is enacted against Ashtan as a wartime embargo. | 272 AF - An herb ban is enacted against Ashtan as a wartime embargo. | ||
272 AF - The guildhall is invaded and Vixen murdered several times. | 272 AF - The guildhall is invaded and Vixen is murdered several times. | ||
273 AF - The herb ban expands to prohibit sales to any non-guild members, with the exception of Druids, Eleusians and anyone actively assisting the guild. | 273 AF - The herb ban expands to prohibit sales to any non-guild members, with the exception of Druids, Eleusians and anyone actively assisting the guild. | ||
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280 AF - Gaia returns to Her temple to find Her dryads slaughtered, their bodies piked, and Her grove exterminated by Sartan. | 280 AF - Gaia returns to Her temple to find Her dryads slaughtered, their bodies piked, and Her grove exterminated by Sartan. | ||
280 AF - The ritual of cleansing is brought about to lift | 280 AF - The ritual of cleansing is brought about to lift darkness from the forests, resulting in the birth of the [[Darkenwood]]. | ||
293 AF - The herb ban on Ashtan is lifted. | 293 AF - The herb ban on Ashtan is lifted. | ||
298 AF - The herb ban against Ashtan is reinstated, as Sentinels have become targets of theft with no attempt on the city's behalf to protect them, even when conducting business within the city limits. | 298 AF - The herb ban against Ashtan is reinstated, as Sentinels have become targets of theft with no attempt on the city's behalf to protect them, even when Sentinels are conducting business within the city limits. | ||
301 AF - Sartan is defeated by the Alliance of Gods, imprisoned beneath an overturned mountain off the west coast of Sapience, ending the shrine wars. A [[red fog]] begins to seep from the island onto mainland Sapience, killing all plantlife in its path. The fog was driven back to the island, with the side effect of Sartan's power consolidating and his return to the realms. Most Sentinel enemies migrate to newly-formed [[Mhaldor]], and the herb ban against Ashtan is lifted once more. | 301 AF - Sartan is defeated by the Alliance of Gods, imprisoned beneath an overturned mountain off the west coast of Sapience, ending the shrine wars. A [[red fog]] begins to seep from the island onto mainland Sapience, killing all plantlife in its path. The fog was driven back to the island, with the side effect of Sartan's power consolidating and his return to the realms. Most Sentinel enemies migrate to newly-formed [[Mhaldor]], and the herb ban against Ashtan is lifted once more. | ||
305 AF - Gaia leaves the realms, dispersing the last of | 305 AF - Gaia leaves the realms, dispersing the last of Her essence to the forests. Amidst the turmoil, nine [[forest spirit|spirits]] appear, taking their places in the forests of Sapience. | ||
316 AF - Lady [[Demeter]] is welcomed as the new guild | 316 AF - Lady [[Demeter]] is welcomed as the new guild Patroness. | ||
324 AF - The village of Eleusis awakens and begins accepting citizens. | 324 AF - The village of Eleusis awakens and begins accepting citizens. | ||
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337 AF - Mhaldor and Oakstone form a treaty and the herb ban is lifted, with Mhaldor agreeing to stand by its policy of punishing exterminators with outcitizening and enemy status. | 337 AF - Mhaldor and Oakstone form a treaty and the herb ban is lifted, with Mhaldor agreeing to stand by its policy of punishing exterminators with outcitizening and enemy status. | ||
348 AF - After numerous exterminations, Mhaldor's treaty with Oakstone is repealed and an herb ban is imposed by the guild only. Forestals show their strength by reacting swiftly and strongly in response to exterminations. | 348 AF - After numerous exterminations, Mhaldor's treaty with Oakstone is repealed and an herb ban is imposed by the Sentinels guild only. Forestals show their strength by reacting swiftly and strongly in response to exterminations. | ||
354 AF - Lady Demeter enters a deep slumber, and Lord [[Neraeos]] is chosen to replace Her as Guild Patron. | 354 AF - Lady Demeter enters a deep slumber, and Lord [[Neraeos]] is chosen to replace Her as Guild Patron. | ||
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373 AF - '''Caz''' replaces Landon as Guildmaster. | 373 AF - '''Caz''' replaces Landon as Guildmaster. | ||
374 AF - In an effort to discourage theft of forestals, the Sentinel, Sylvan and Druid | 374 AF - In an effort to discourage theft of forestals, the Sentinel, Sylvan and Druid guilds agree to enter a joint enemying program. | ||
383 AF - '''Vertigo''' replaces Caz as Guildmaster. | 383 AF - '''Vertigo''' replaces Caz as Guildmaster. | ||
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387 AF - '''Farret''' replaces Vertigo as Guildmaster. | 387 AF - '''Farret''' replaces Vertigo as Guildmaster. | ||
394 AF - The guild undergoes conversion to a | 394 AF - The guild undergoes conversion to a House and is renamed the Sentinels of Nature. | ||
402 AF - The Sentinels celebrate their 200th anniversary. | 402 AF - The Sentinels celebrate their 200th anniversary. | ||
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408 AF - The Sentinels are gifted with the Stag Crown, a powerful [[Icons|Icon]] on [[Nishnatoba]] from which the House draws new powers. | 408 AF - The Sentinels are gifted with the Stag Crown, a powerful [[Icons|Icon]] on [[Nishnatoba]] from which the House draws new powers. | ||
433 AF - | 433 AF - Various organisations, including the Sentinels, band together in a combined effort to take down Mhaldor's icons. | ||
438 AF - Logistics replaces Farret as House Leader. | 438 AF - Logistics replaces Farret as House Leader. | ||
447 AF - The Sentinels' icon attacked by Mhaldorian forces. | 447 AF - The Sentinels' icon is attacked by Mhaldorian forces. | ||
== Leaders == | == Leaders == | ||