The Fighters Guild

"Comrade! We have need of you. Will you fight by our side?"

[color=#761413][b]Name[/b]:[/color] (Feel free to name it whatever nonsense you like, since this is purely for OOC purposes. Puns & other silly forms of wordplay are encouraged.)
[color=#761413][b]Contractor[/b]:[/color] (Character name & username, if offered by a PC
[color=#761413][b]Player Limit[/b]:[/color] (The maximum number of players who can come on this contract.)
[color=#761413][b]Location[/b]:[/color] (Zone & specific map marker. If the spot you want to use does not have a specific marker, provide a map.)
[color=#761413][b]Event Time[/b]:[/color] (A set time/date is optional, but if you want one then give the event's time in GMT.)
[color=#761413][b]Job Description[/b]:[/color] (Write this IC! It only needs to be a few sentences outlining what the contract involves.)

Associate

Anyone who is not wanted by the law can become an Associate of the Fighters Guild, regardless of their skill (or lack thereof) in combat. The rank of Associate can also be granted as a preliminary rank before a rank more suitable to the individual's level of skill is assigned. Associates are free to use all opportunities the Fighters Guild can offer that are not bound by rank, but are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the guild.

Apprentice

Unlike Associates, Apprentices are considered 'proper' members of the guild, and as such are eligible for recommendation for contracts. They are placed under the supervision of one or more tutors, and lack much standing in guild affairs.

Journeyman

Should they pass an examination, Apprentices can rise from their rank to that of Journeyman. They are considered fully-fledged warriors, and will be tasked with responsibilities that Apprentices are highly unlikely to be considered for.

Swordsman

Journeymen need only show greater skill in combat in order to advance to the rank of Swordsman. It is considered the guild's intermediate rank, although Swordsmen are expected to show above average combat prowess.

Protector

The first of the guild's 'high' ranks. It requires a Fighter not only to show skill in combat, but also dedication to the guild. If a contract requires supervision, it is likely that the supervisor will have to be of this rank or higher.

Defender

The lowest of the administrative ranks. Defenders can be relied upon by Warders and Guardians to ensure that their orders are being carried out smoothly within the chapter. They are also the lowest rank permitted to act as a spokesperson in chapter affairs.

Warder

Warders serve as the Guardians' lieutenants, and assist with his or her administration of the chapter. They may be in charge of more specialist operations within their chapter, such as daedra-hunting. Each Guardian has two Warders under him or her.

Guardian

The rank of Guardian is the highest that any player can reasonably reach, as the ranks of Champion and Master are extremely limited in number, and RPing one would be outright powerplaying. Guardians are usually tasked with overseeing the affairs of their chapter, and have responsibility for the chapter's members.

• All members of the Fighters Guild of the rank of Journeyman or higher are expected to wear a loose uniform when on official business. This need not consist of any specific pieces of apparel, but they must follow the guild's colour scheme of red cloth, brown leather, grey metal and gold, red or silver trimming. If you want inspiration, have a run around a few FG halls and see what the characters there are wearing.
• Characters who are known to be in trouble with the law for whatever reason will be refused entry into the guild, and any characters within the guild who get in trouble with it during their time in the guild are highly likely to see themselves expelled. In regards to vampires and werewolves, they are welcome to join the guild as long as they can keep their affliction secret, but will probably face the threat of execution if they are discovered. By joining the guild as a vampire or werewolf, you accept that there is a decent chance of your character permanently dying. As such, if you can't get your character out of the mess without pulling a deus ex machina, you will need to part with them.
• Don't take anything that is said or done IC as OOC. Did your character get demoted because they dun goof'd? That wasn't because their superior's player disapproves of you as a player, it's because your character's actions had consequences.
• Be nice OOC. Your character can be as foul-mouthed and abrasive as you want IC, but don't take rudeness OOC. It is very important that we maintain a clean, friendly atmosphere.
• Adhere to obvious RP etiquette, such as not metagaming, not powerplaying, so on and so forth.