The Doves

Established as an organization to combat the plagues and uplift the guardians, the Doves strive to protect the world from the distorted and demented abominations that claw their way out of the midnight forest. As they arrive in Enhasi, the Doves are focusing on spreading the guardians' legends and lore. Their acolytes are most often seen lending aid to those in need.

Formed from when the plagues where sealed by the guardians, this group was founded upon the idea of protecting the world from the creatures that serve the plagues. However, the stories of how their mighty armies slaughtered the servants of the plagues are an old tale. Now-a-days, The Doves serves a different purpose. Whether you are interested in fighting to protect the weak, reaching a helping hand to those that need it, or simply want to be a trader while helping a cause, the Doves welcome all.With faith and willingness, anyone can raise through the ranks to work on better helping others. Whether you choose to join the Bearers, the Traders or the Helpers, the Doves’ doors are always open.

***OOC Disclaimer: The Doves have multiple roles, which vary between RP intensive (The Bearers) and quest intensive (The Traders).***
***If you break any of the Dove tenants, you may be removed if the Doves find out***
***Tenants:***
***– Don’t worship the Plagues***
***– Don’t work with the blight***
***– Don’t bind yourself to a reaper***

## Guild Backstory

The Doves were founded when the plagues were sealed to help the guardians contain them. While some scholars and mages toiled away in their "Order", the Doves entered what would be known as their “Age of Aggression." Their leadership raised mighty armies in every corner of the land with a singular purpose: slaughter any and every creature that serves the plagues.

Over time, the temperament of the organization cooled. A Head Cleric rose with an agenda focused on peace rather than war. A slow, creeping demilitarization spread across the guild and the focus shifted almost entirely towards spreading the knowledge of the four guardians and aiding those in need. Even after the broad disarmament of the Doves, they remain one of the most prominent combative forces in the world. Now all of that force just ensures a new agenda: bringing peace, prosperity, equality, and the word of the guardians to the people in all over the world.

After generations of quiet service, a schism formed within the guild. Arguments over doctrine split the organization and the fires of civil war quickly engulfed the Doves. Corrupted by complacency and tainted by the plagues, a faction rose calling themselves “The Crows”. Forsaking the guardians, they instead chose to proselytize the words and teachings of the plagues and advocating for the freedom of those beings imprisoned within the Midnight Forest. After years of debate and bloodshed, the Crows were shattered. Their neophytes were executed or exiled. The leadership, however, faded into the shadows and disappeared into obscurity. To this day, agents of the Doves search for them.

As the embers of conflict grew cold, the Doves found themselves in an era of decline. They found themselves unable to effectively enforce peace in any substantial conflict and were relegated to serving the fringes of society. Moving forward, they would spend their time regrowing their various branches to re-exert their influence in the world. To the public, the Doves were once again be seen as a devout and benevolent guild.

In the shadows, the story would change. A handful of select veterans of their civil war met under the umbrella of 'benevolence' and formed an elite task force designed to hunt down the elusive leadership of the Crows. The group, referring to themselves simply as "the Bearers" waged war in the shadows on behalf of the Doves. An oversight hearing looking into their 'methods' prompted some testimony from an grizzled old Bearer, "We work in the dark, so others may live in the light," coining what is now used as their motto. The hearing ended shortly after, determining that 'whatever means necessary' was an appropriate plan of action for the Bearers in their quest.

## Enlistment

To join The Doves, you must first venture to the guild and see what each one of the area heads requires. Talking to them, will start your journey into joining The Doves.

Each one of the heads will provide you with a different mission to join the area you would like to specialize in.

## Roles

### Helpers

Filling the oldest role of the Doves, the Helpers exist purely to lend aid to those in need. They are the bedrock on which the guild is built.

Helpers can be called on for aid in any facet of life. Helpers are paid for helping.

* Provide whatever aid necessary to players
* Easiest role

### Bearers

*“We work in the dark, so others may live in the light”. The Bearers are Doves that fight to protect the guild. Their goal is to hunt down any threats that seek to destroy The Doves.*

*~~The Bearers will fight to protect The Doves, and those who aim to protect the other members of The Doves.~~*

* RP-heavy role
* Can’t decline certain fights

### Traders

The Traders are the commercial branch of the Doves. They seek profits and use those to help those around them. Their primary role is to support the guild financially and logistically.

* Has quests to provide goods to the Doves, and to those in need
* Quest heavy-role

***Rules:***
* Guild Perks may only be used by members of the Doves.
* Guild Mounts may only be claimed once per tier up.
* You may not worship the plagues, work with the blight, or bind yourself to a reaper.
* Any attacks on the Doves, or violations of the tenants may be responded too by bounties and/or NPCs.

***Rules:***
* Guild Perks may only be used by members of the Doves.
* Guild Mounts may only be claimed once per tier up.
* You may not worship the plagues, work with the blight, or bind yourself to a reaper.
## * Any attacks on the Doves, or violations of the tenants may be responded too by bounties and/or NPCs.Other Info
* guild mounts

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