Tome I - The Empire.

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What is the Second Gurubashi Empire?


The Second Gurubashi Empire is a troll only role playing guild who is not part of the Horde in character. We are our own faction. The Second Gurubashi Empire gets it's name from the first Gurubashi Empire which had the jungle troll tribes under one banner. The Second Gurubashi Empire is a reform of that idea, but rather than just the jungle troll tribes it wishes for trolls from all tribes to come under it's banner together. We are not part of the Gurubashi tribe as a guild and the trolls within the guild consist of jungle trolls, frost trolls, forest trolls, sand trolls and so on! So don't be mixing us up as the tribe itself.

The Second Gurubashi Empire also goes by the names "the twin snakes" or "the twin serpents" which is represented on our tabard. The two entwined snakes being Ula'tek and Dara, the twin snake Loa for the Empire.

The Second Gurubashi Empire believes trolls were created by the Loa Dambalah (guild lore Loa) and that they are the blessed race and all other races are "lessers" which should be killed. Stranglethorn Vale is our Holy Land and regeneration is one of the blessings Dambalah gave to his children, trolls.

As the Second Gurubashi Empire is not part of the horde, the trollish way of life involving cannibalism, humanoid sacrifices and dark voodoo is happily used and common within the Empire. Because of this and coupled with regeneration, our role play does consist of violence, torture and sacrifice. It is common for a troll to lose a limb, especially in the case of a punishment so this guild is not for everyone.

As we are on an RP PvP realm and role playing as an Empire, the guild is tailored around the use of PvP during RP. Because of this, we do expect people to make sure they are geared when coming to such events and also expect our members to be attending these. We are also sometimes jumped by those who wish to ruin role play for us, so being geared is very useful to yourself and the guild.


What can you expect from us as a guild?


As a guild, we can offer you a friendly and drama free OOC environment along with quality styles of role play. We offer different styles of events and random role play, ranging from casual settings like campfire, festivals or celebrations and social role play, educational like lessons and teachings ranging from loa, voodoo, training for wars and hunts and anything else trollish inbetween. We also offer ritualistic role play and then into the more darker side with torture and execution. RP PvP plays a main aspect so we have PvP orientated role play with things such as patrols or in character attacks on alliance settlements and tournaments, sometimes with an alliance group ready to defend or attack us.

We are looking to attend and take part in server RP PvP as have we have done in the past, so you will be able to join in on a mass amount of people in an RP PvP setting. You'll be able to develop your character within the guild, perhaps gaining titles and ranks. Your character will be influence others and be influenced itself by our trolls. On the OOC side, our members are happy to help each other be it with a partner for dailies, battle grounds, raids, boosts and even simple things like grinding gear, keeping an eye out for that pesky bit of rp/transmog gear you are missing, boosts and advice. We're also planning on doing some raids together as a guild, so if you're into PvE you're welcome to take part in that. Our members range from those who joined in vanilla to current content so you will be welcome within our guild and don't have to be afraid of cliques as we prefer a family feel.

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Ranks of the Empire.


Hexxed troll.


IC: Punished trolls of the Empire.

OOC: Also a rank for new members and alt trolls who are not yet in the Empire ic. This is rank is also for those who have taken a big part in the guild but are no longer active. Rather than being removed, they are kept for memorial purposes with their past rank/titles in their public notes. In the case of a return, active role play may give them back their rank.


Citizens.


IC: Citizens are trolls who recently have joined the Empire and yet to have proven if they should advance. It is also the rank for those trolls who wouldn't fit into the hierarchy such as fishermen, traders, craftsmen, gatherers, wanderers etc. A troll does not have to progress up the guild ranks if they do not wish to.

In the case that a troll wishes to advance, they should find a Preacher or Head Hunter for their chosen path who can train or test them.

OOC: This is also the rank for those who role play on occasion but not active enough to really play a part within the hierarchy.

Other notes: Seeing what types of trolls we have filling this ranks that are role playing actively, it could be fun for these trolls to role play outside of the vale with things such as trading posts and gathering resources for the Empire as examples. Setting up "market days" within the Empire for those higher up to stock up on reagents or armour and weapons.


All ranks listed below are expected to play an active part in the guilds role play.


Disciples.


Disciples are trolls who have proven themselves as capable trolls in the path of knowledge and devotion. They are not in training and already have a decent grasp of their chosen profession however they are expected to keep up to date with their work and assist their superiors in such cases like rituals. This path is broad and can contain fighters who wield the elements, spirits or voodoo and also menders who can aid the Empire in times of war. It can also contain those who devote themselves to the Loa or other knowledgeable paths such as divination. A citizen should be able to go to a Disciple for services such as overseeing a minor ritual or guidance in the pursuit of knowledge to help them with their daily tasks.


Scalpers.


Scalpers are trolls who have proven themselves as capable to be a part of the Empire's army. They are not in training to become a fighter as they already are one but they are expected to keep active in training, practises and patrols set up by their superiors to keep them prepared for times of war. They are also expected to defend the Vale and may be sent out to protect trolls who's job is more on the dangerous side such as trading, gathering or recruiters in distant lands. A Scalper can be any type of troll that is capable of defending themselves with either weapons, tusks, hands or feet. It can also contain Scouts.


The ranks below take time to achieve and require initiative when role playing.


Preachers.


Preachers are trolls who have consistently proven themselves useful to the Empire's cause and stood out amongst their fellow disciples. They have a deep knowledge of their chosen profession. They over see the training of citizens to become a disciple or in the case of the citizen already having knowledge in their chosen profession, making sure they are competent enough to move on from being known as a citizen. Preachers can specialise or a good amount of knowledge over several aspects that they may have gained. They can and should host meetings with trolls equal and below their rank to spread their knowledge or skills within the Empire.


Headhunters.


Headhunters are trolls who have consistently proven themselves useful to the Empire's cause and stood out amongst their fellow scalpers. They have shown great capabilities on the battle field or in the defense of the Vale, collecting many Scalps to their name. They over see the training of citizens to become a Scalper or in the case of the citizen already being a capable fighter, making sure they are competent enough to move on from being known as a citizen. Head Hunters are expected to hold training or practise sessions with the Scalpers to keep them prepared. They're also expected to lead Patrols and take an active part in leading assaults on enemy settlements near by which also includes their job to gather live sacrifices for the Empire for their rituals, taking the Scalpers on missions to do so.


Please note the ranks below are hard to get and require constant ic dedication over a long period of time. These ranks are for the notable few and are promoted by the Empress.


High Preachers.


High Preachers are honoured trolls who's highly notable deeds within the Empire and constant loyalty has marked them worthy of this rank. These trolls are the most knowledgeable in their path and are a great asset to the Empire. High Preachers are expected to over see that the ranks below them are playing their parts within the Empire, especially the Preachers and may be called upon by the Empress or other higher ranks for their aid in certain matters relevant to the High Preacher's skills. Trolls of the Empire should be able to seek these trolls out for advice as their wisdom is greatly revered. If the High Preacher wishes, they make take apprentices.


Scarred Ones.


Scarred Ones are honoured trolls who's highly notable deeds within the Empire and constant loyalty has marked them worthy of this rank. The many scalps and shrunken heads they've collected over their time should be proof of that. Scarred Ones are expected to over see that the ranks below them are playing their parts within the Empire, especially the Head Hunters and may be called upon by the Empress or other high ranks for their aid in certain matters relevant to the Scarred One's skills. It is possible that the Scarred Ones lead hand picked Head Hunters and Scalpers on missions outside of the Vale.


High Councillors.


High Councillors are the eyes, ears and the advisors to the Empress, helping her guide the Empire on it's path to glory. They keep themselves up to date with the state and affairs of the Empire, news and even gossip to best help the Empress lead and to keep control in her absence. They may also act as judges within the Empire, if the Blood Drinkers haven't got to the troll in question first. What other roles a High Councillor may have will vary as it'll be tailored to the troll in question. How a troll gains this position is unknown as the Empress hand picks her council herself.


Blood Drinkers.


Blood Drinkers are the personal guard to the Empress and also maintain the law with a heavy fist within the Empire. They only answer to the Empress herself. They don't just guard her personally, but they check up on the Empire's trolls to make sure there are no plots going on behind her back. What other roles a Blood Drinker may have will vary as it'll be tailored to the troll in question. How a troll gains this position is unknown as the Empress hand picks her blood Drinkers herself.


High Priest:


The High Priest is the head of the religious aspect of the Empire and advises the Empress on the state of the Loa's favour on the Empire. They are knowledgeable in all aspects of the Loa and play a main part in Rituals for Dambalah along with the Empress. They may also lead large rituals for Loa in the absence of Champions.


The Warlord:


The Warlord is the main advisor and tactician to the Empress on military affairs and has the authority to send and lead the Empire to war in the Empress' absence. They have seen many battles in their life time.

For the promotions to disciple, scalper, preacher and head hunter they are brought before the High Council and the Empress when they are believed ready. These are the trolls who judge if the troll is worthy for a promotion within the Empire.