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Monarch: The Silver
Citadel - Figurehead
Level: 126
Members: 2600
Home Base: Tou-Tou
Web Site:
tsc.dereth.ac
About The Silver Citadel
The Silver Citadel allegiance is based on three core
values: Honor, Integrity and Loyalty. Formed in Pre-Beta by founders Ras,
Rook and Trozan, it lays claim to being the oldest Monarchy in Dereth! The
allegiance Monarch is a figurehead only. Instead, the group is led by the
High Council, a self-appointed body of five
members who oversee the day to day running of TSC and who work with an executive
committee.
Members are required to
follow the three basic tenets to the best of their ability and to help those
in need. A
contract
on their web site lays out their Code of Honor and Expectations of Service.
Because the Patron / Vassal
relationship is so highly valued, The Silver Citadel has
found that experience chains do not fit well within
their
ranks.
A very social group, members of the allegiance may
be often be found chatting at the lifestone in its adopted home of
Tou-Tou. Their Ministry of Events keeps things active with weekly
scheduled activities: Sunday Night Sages (learning nuances from older
players), Monday Night Minstrels (bawdy tales of adventure), Wednesday
Night Wanders (in pursuit of lore in Dereth), Thursday Night Fights.
The group also partakes in
many quests: outings to Aerfelle,
The Queen (when its working), Frore, The Obsidian
Dagger, Pincer runs,
various Atlan vaults etc.
You may also happen to spot members out in the
wilderness wearing nothing but their unmentionables! These are
participants in the "Survival of the Fittest"
event. Members (separated
by levels)
mule all their worldly goods and are honor bound not to use their no-drop items. They then set out across Dereth in nothing but
their white
undies for six hours to see how well they survive. This little excursion
has taught many a player more about themselves than they
ever thought
possible, and the stories afterwards are very
entertaining.
History of the Silver Citadel
Written by Lord Ras,
a founding member and past High Council Member
"We have gone thru significant growth in the last few months, and learned a
lot about ourselves and what we want the Citadel to mean.
For some its a chance to live according to a higher ideal, for others the
camaraderie of good friends, and for still others a source of knowledge.
I write now from a very personal perspective, but those 3 goals are what
come to my mind when I think of the Citadel. You will notice that "a source
of power and material gain" are absent.
I thought it might help some of us to hear the roots of the allegiance. For
indeed we have as rich and significant a history as any allegiance or entity
in Dereth.
As many of you have noted, I am a man of many words, as is the tradition of
the great Gharu'ndim rawis who treat story-telling as a fine art.
History and story-telling are the result of an organic process, so I invite
all my fellows to contribute to that they remember of our history.
So without further ado... let the stories begin...."
In the beginning...
Click the link above to read about the early days
of the Citadel, before fellowships and allegiances were realized. Read
of the early friendships formed by Mogryme, Taka, Swift (not to be
confused w/ the Swift of Leafcull), and Ling Bahari and their early
explorations. How they were approached by Sarneho to join the Advocacy,
sharing their stores of knowledge with newer Isparians. And how they
eventually became the Silver Citadel allegiance with its lofty goals and
high ideals.
A Tou-Tou Christmas
The Silver Citadel decorates for the holiday season!
**********
Tales of the Silver Citadel
The Silver Citadel allegiance has a treasure trove of stories about
Dereth life on their web site. Want to know a little more about the members
in action? Visit the
chronicles section and enjoy!
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
-Lady Grasp (Loyal follower of the Silver Citadel)
"I am tired, very tired. The trip back from Zakhail is a
blur. At one time it was a treacherous run. Now it is a simple matter of
dodging the groups of creatures. There is a party in Tou-tou that I am to
attend. Two members of our monarchy are getting married. This is the party
for the bride, called a shower for some reason. I am not much for parties.
An ale in smoky room with good friends to swap bawdy tales of adventures is
one thing, this is quite another matter. But Ras is a good friend, and I do
not wish to disappoint him. So instead of following my instinct of good
dinner followed by a blissful night's sleep, I am heading to the Tavern.
There are hidden towns in Dereth. Way off the beaten path, in the darkest
reaches. The stout peoples that settled these places are pioneers in the
true sense of the word. I had made it a mission to visit each of these
places. The most popular of them would be Stonehold. It lies in a beautiful
valley or North West Osteth. The beginning of the end of the quest for the
Sword of Lost Light is near there.
The portal opens and sets me upon the road, the warm mist from the hot
spring tells I am near my destination. The leather worker is making some
piece of armor in his shop. I pick up my deadened legs and start the run to
town. I see the lamps of Tou-tou as I round the small hill. The sounds of
the merry making drifts to me on the air. An almost overwhelming feeling of
lethargy threatens to overtake me. I make sure I'm smiling and slow down to
enter the building. Before I can reach for the door, a message reaches me
from Empath, a fellow Silver Citadel member and an Archmage of no small
talent. He has gotten himself into deep trouble he needs help - a lot of
help. I feel a bit of guilt, this call for rescue will also rescue me from a
party.
My body awakens anew to the call of danger. I clear my voice and announce
the need for some stout adventurers. As always, in Tou-tou, many answer the
call. Empath had been exploring the canyons that lead to the Obsidian
Plains, one of the most dangerous spots on Dereth. Soon the call is
answered: Cho'dan Tang, Arcumnus, Tark, Thyrion and Snyper, all fine
warriors of considerable talent. Their faces turn suddenly grim with
anticipation when I tell them where we are headed."
Read this story in its entirety
here.
Members of The Silver
Citadel Speak
Maggie,
Below are the Testimonials of TSC members. You will note some of those included are not positive and
glowing. I included these to put a real face upon our Monarchy. We are a
group of people who have come together under the Silver Citadel's creed of
Honor, Integrity and Loyalty. As a group we try to put the needs of others
before our own. We try to be a polite bunch and not "Throw the first stone."
Sometimes we fail at this. I'd like to think the majority of the time we
succeed. Before the @corpse and @permit commands one of our members, Truehand, developed the
Silver Citadel Rescue Service. It's not called upon
as much anymore, but it is still called upon. Through that and other acts by
our members we have enjoyed a good reputation on Leafcull.
I love this Monarchy. The people I have met and fought along side with are truly some of the noblest people I have ever come across in a game. Over
the years I have seen some come and go. Some I miss, others I have forgotten
(sad to say). What it all boils down to is entertainment. TSC offers a lot of
that, some good times, a few bad times. For me the good times are much much
more then the bad.
-Fahrenheit
**********
As I sit here and think about my time spent being part of The Silver
Citadel, one word comes to mind... Family. The friends I have made in this
allegiance are willing to do anything and everything for not only those who
wave the TSC flag, but other citizens of Dereth as well. We put others first
before ourselves, almost always without question, and that is what
solidified my decision to join and remain TSC. In my opinion, we are a well
respected monarchy, known for being a very trustworthy folk who will go
above and beyond to ensure that what we do is not only honorable, but will
leave a lasting impression on others as well.
Members such as Lord Tex, Cyricx, Grasp, Guardia, Mage Exitilus, Tibbet
Tallfellow, Paksenarrion, Empath, and countless others have gone above and
beyond the call of duty to ensure that this monarchy is something to be
proud of. I could name an extensive amount of others, but that is not what
we are all about... we don't have one glaring member that stands above the
rest, we all work together as one large family. That is why that one word,
family, describes our monarchy best, I believe.
Honor, Integrity, and Loyalty, these three words are what we are all about.
This code, if you will, is what we all live by. Each day, one of us
contributes to this code, and that is what helps The Silver Citadel grow to
be such a strong allegiance. I can not begin to count the times that I have
been asked to be a "third party" in a trade, or been asked to help another
mule who was not a member of The Silver Citadel allegiance. Each and every
time the same statement from these individuals was made... "You are TSC, a
well respected and honest monarchy, that is why I ask for your help." That
truly makes me proud.
The patron-vassal relationships that exist in TSC is yet another reason that
makes this monarchy so special, in my opinion. We all have always put a
great deal of emphasis on maintaining a positive, close knit relationship
for the patron and his/her vassals. For instance, my vassals refer to our
bunch as "The Family," which makes me very proud. We, just like our entire
monarchy, are a very close bunch, willing to drop anything and everything to
help a brother or sister who needs assistance. That is what we are all
about. That is what we strive for on a daily basis. And that is why I am a
proud member of The Silver Citadel.
Darksoul II
**********
The
Silver Citadel "monarch" turns 126!
Until this party he was unseen by the general populace.
**********
Why am I in TSC?
The answer for me is part of a journey.
When I first started playing back in August of 2000, I knew nothing about the
game. It wasn't until after I was level 15 that my first patron realized I
didn't know how to run and talk at the same time, so he taught me about the
'Q' autorun.
I had some RL friends (IG -> Niamu Zharan and Wigliff the Viking) that
started me on my way to understanding. They took me out for my first Lugian
hunting as well as several other firsts. They were TSC - I wasn't.
During my time with my first patron I learned a bit and was given some good
armor to keep me alive, but really felt I was hunting solo. There was a
change in my first allegiance and it was then I got my first interactive
patron (Zhou En-Lai).
He hunted with me and tried very hard to keep me equipped as correct for my
level. He was also my first real friend in AC.
After growing with him for a long time I felt I had to grow in a different
direction. He is still someone I respect greatly and talk to.
Throughout all of this I had kept that IG friendship with Niamu up. We had
been talking a lot about what The Silver Citadel stood for. I liked the Code
of Conduct as well as the benefits like the rescue service and the active
questing.
I made a decision to become a part of it then. The hard part was having to
level Niamu up high enough so I could swear to her. She had fallen several
levels behind me so that took about a week, but when she and I were equal in
levels, I offered my service as vassal.
I met a few people early on that made very good impressions on me. All
through my travels I had heard that "TSC has a cool rep". I was starting
to see why. People helped each other for no other reason than to help.
My growth in the Allegiance brought me to a point where I wanted to offer my
energy to help lead. After some soul searching I applied to be a member of
The Silver Citadel High Council. Some time later I was admitted to this fine
group.
The High Council acts as the leadership for the Allegiance. I had watched
them in the meetings and thought I could add something. I was very wrong in
what I thought.
The High Council is one of the toughest jobs I have been a part of. It is
also one of the most rewarding. I finally get to actively be a part of the
growth of an Allegiance that gave me a home and a family.
That last ... the home and family .... that is why I wanted to become and
why I actively am part of The Silver Citadel.
Humbly,
Tsung Hiro
Vassal of Grasp
Member of the High Council
Proud member of The Silver Citadel
********** I play AC for the role-playing. I got hack and slash in several other games,
but never had the interaction with others and the opportunity to really step
into a spirit other than myself. When I came to Leafcull, I came from
another server and another monarchy and I came for a reason. I wanted to
build a monarchy of my own. A monarchy unlike any that I’d seen. A monarchy
based on values and virtues. I wanted to create a neo-Camelot, a Round Table
of adventurers that would be renowned for being upstanding and trustworthy,
the people others would go to for help knowing that they’d get it without
question.
I was approached frequently to join this or that monarchy and I
rebuffed them all. After asking several times, one person changed tack and
asked me to come meet his family and friends which I recognized as a prelude
to asking again to vassal to him. Out of respect I went and met some folks
and he introduced me to one Tibbet Tallfellow. To say I was unimpressed by a
level 107 taking time to speak with a level 13 would not be an
understatement, but what did impress me was his gracious acceptance of my
questions. I figured I would remove any reasons for joining this allegiance
by pointed questions designed to show the flaws in it. I was flummoxed by
the ease with which he took away every possible objection. I realized that
The Silver Citadel was the neo-Camelot I wanted to build. Rather than
“reinvent the wheel” I swore into TSC. This was not eagerly welcomed by the
vassals I currently had, but I was able to transmit to them the sense that I
had and the security that it was the right move.
The Silver Citadel is a loose corporation of people who subscribe to what
are purported to be common values and virtues ~ Honor, Integrity, and
Loyalty. The degree to which the membership adheres to those values and even
agrees upon a definition is always in flux, but that’s normal. I can speak
only for myself and my group ~ these values are the core of who we are and
what we do. We value our membership in TSC and bear the badge proudly as
it’s a mark of distinction and a visible signifier that we live by a code of
ethics.
Of the 4 Monarchies that I’ve participated in TSC is by far the most
organized. The resources needed to succeed in Dereth are laid out for any
and all to take. Only those who choose to fail fail. Equipment is free to
those who ask. Experience costs only the patience and time it takes to earn
it. If one needs help in leveling, there are always many ready and waiting to
assist. There is a generosity and sense of family that I haven’t found in
many other groups. It’s this family bond, a caring that goes beyond who
provides what to whom how often, that makes TSC what it is and keeps me and
mine in it.
Paksenarrion **********
Yes, I do really enjoy being
TSC.
When we started playing we had a RL friend who introduced us to the game. We
were invited to join TSC but I wanted to test the waters a bit. I did base
myself in Tou-Tou but waited and watched and played.
Later, I joined TSC (and then rejoined when my patron's patron left, after
considering other options) for these reasons:
My character stands for those honorable TSC traits whether or not she is TSC.
There are MANY in TSC who do indeed follow the intent of our creed. I am
honored to know a good number of them.
I know that when I am in serious need of assistance (which is rare and
therefore truly serious ;) I can find it. And have found it sometimes
without much looking and from members I didn't know.
I am not alone. I can recruit others to join me in hunting or ask to join
them. I can post in the forums when I wish to start/join a quest, ask a
question, etc. I can yell to the rescue service for aide (though have never
had to, have always found someone jumping to my assistance).
Yes, I do really enjoy being TSC!
Anyalin
Archeress, lvl 54 ********** TSC = Fellowship, Integrity, Honor, Trust and friendships. I have done so much
in TSC with many of you and a lot of it in the blink of an Eye. TSC just
rocks as a Monarch, PERIOD! No if ands or Butts (Pardon the bun I mean pun).
No political BS along the way. Ur all just very cool and I love being a part
of it!
Sacratez ********** To any rational person, being TSC should look like a disadvantage. Their
Code of Conduct is actually stricter than the rules of the game. So people
who aren't TSC would *seem* to have advantages over us.
Yet TSCers wind up with everything they need, with surpluses for their allies
and strangers. It's almost an embarrassment of riches.
If you have any exposure to spiritual principles such as The Middle Way,
Karma, or Random Acts of Kindness, the TSC experience just seems to prove
these principles work (at least in Dereth).
If you've ever played factions in Planescape, the closest faction to TSC is
the sect known as The Ring Givers. Logically, the Ring Givers philosophy
SHOULDN'T work, but it does (often thanks to GM intervention). What is
amazing to me is that we have no GM making our philosophy work in Dereth. It
just works.
I've received all the usual nice stuff from patron, grand patron and great
grand patron, and have passed stuff down my allegiance tree.
But the amazing part is the stuff for which there is no possible quid pro
quo.
At least 3 of the matty robes I've given away weren't to my followers.
I've been given a Diamond Shield, I've been given GSA. I've given and been
given more gifts than I could possibly remember, all without asking for it
or being asked for it.
There's more to TSC than mere generosity, and people who think TSC
membership is some kind of shortcut to actually developing their character
through hunting and questing and crafting are usually disappointed (because
they are usually transparent), but there really is something magic about the
generosity of TSC and how it just works.
I quit a MMORPG that I thought was better than AC simply because I missed
the TSC experience.
Midnight
**********
A
few members show off their new Maces! On Wednesday, a group
meets to do some of the lesser known quests.
********** I joined TSC because I heard they were an "Active" group. I have been in TSC
for about a year now and I can honestly say that they are an active group.
Basically, you can find anything your looking for here.
You can be "in", you can be "out", you can be recognized by the group in
whole, you can find a small group of friends that has little to do with the
monarchy at all.
You can be recognized, you can be ignored. You can be appreciated, you can
be taken for granted. You can be happy with the status quo, you can rail for
something different.
We are a group of diverse people that overall provide a network of aid for
almost every circumstance that comes up. If you stick around long enough,
you will be grateful as well as disappointed.
TSC is not a perfect place, but in my opinion, it is a very good place to
be. Take advantage of what adds to your game-play and recognize that not
everything that goes on is what would take place in a perfect world.
My time in Dereth has been improved by being a part of this group. Not every
experience has been positive, but I have found friends that I can
consistently depend on. TSC is where I plan to stay and where I plan to move
forward when AC2 comes out.
Best regards to all,
Focus ********** When I first started playing Asheron's Call, I did not know anything about
this wonderful allegiance (or really anything, heh). But one day a kind
stranger took me hunting on Tou-Tou beach, just because she was nice...
She was not a person trying to get vassals and make tons of XP... she was a
kind, loving person trying to help, and have fun. She helped me recover
bodies, helped me level, showed me new and exciting things! I had a
wonderful time with her and her friends in Asheron's Call.
Later I swore to this wonderful person, and have been under her ever since.
I did not swear to her because of the group we are in. I swore to her
because she was kind, and so were all the other people in the allegiance she
was in.
Who cares if we do a lot of quests, or have a ton of members. What really
matters is the great people who are there to help, have fun, and enjoy this
game with others.
That is what makes our allegiance truly awesome and why I love being in it!
:)
Kristopher
Level 70 Mage ********** I
love a lot of the people in TSC. I have met people whom I can call a friend
and trust. People there for me not only for IG issues but RL issues as well.
Some of the Members in TSC that I have met have been some of the greatest
friends and people that I have known. I have always loved the foundation and
way TSC has been built upon. The Rescue Service, people always available to
help those in Need. The High Council. Spending their free time to help
control the Members of TSC. A Monarchy still built upon the Patron/Vassal
relationship.
For some time now I have seen the spirit of TSC begin to fade in its new
members. The new patrons/vassals of TSC are not being taught the Honor,
Integrity and Loyalty TSC once had.
Honestly there is only 2 reasons I have not left TSC IMO, and that is
because of my patron Mezlik. Since day 1 I have sworn to him, he has been
the best patron and a great friend. I am a solo type person. Rarely do I
want or need help. But when I need it, Mezlik is there. I would not leave
Mezlik's side unless I was forced to. Other than that, my loyalty is with
him, and shall remain wherever he shall go.
2nd reason is my friends in TSC. A list that is quite long but still, these
are great people to me. For these 2 reasons I shall remain TSC.
-Exitilus
********** I am reposting a letter I wrote
in August 2000, in its entirety. I still feel the same as I did
when I wrote the post though my patron has left, and RL has me playing at
the oddest hours, making socializing with some of my friends in game is
virtually impossible nowadays.
Here it is (notice the "newbieness" of my letter. I did not know the term
"tank" yet. BTW Suella, I'm still using your nephew's account that you gave
to me.):
Hail brothers and sisters of the Silver Citadel!
While this character has only been a member of The Silver Citadel for a few
days, I played for over a month as Arioch DeadEye (thanks Edo!), so
technically I’m not a new member.
I am using this opportunity to sing the praises of TSC, for without the
fellowship, mentorship and camaraderie I received as Arioch, I never would
have purchased AC, and DEFINITELY would not be playing it anymore.
When I first heard of AC, read reviews, and saw screenshots, I was not
really impressed. I was mostly turned off by not being able to play demi-human
characters.
But Edo loved the concept, and bought the game. I watched over his shoulder
for hours as he played. I also created, and played (albeit seldom) Arioch,
but still, I was not impressed with the game.
Until Edo became a member of TSC, however. I watched him meet, hunt, and
form great relationships with Guardia, Dragonlady, Coyote, and most
recently, DJCrom and Suella.
I was fascinated mostly by the way members went out of their way to rescue
fellow members, or help recover, or just replace hopelessly lost items.
On my way to Tou-Tou to become a member (as a 3rd level Arioch), I got lost,
died and lost an Othoi sword (my ONLY sword at the time). I re-spawned in
Nanto, and started asking around for help recovering it.
I received very rude and lewd responses from many of the players there,
until I met Warbin, Arioch’s future patron. He buffed me and escorted to
where my body was. He even stood there and lured baddies to him as I labored
along the trail. Remember – he was only a 9th (or was it 12th?) level mage
at the time, so he must have taken a beating.
Well, we couldn’t find my body, and he offered me one of his swords to
replace the one I had lost. When we got to the Tou-Tou tavern, I swore
allegiance to him, and I have never regretted it. It is safe to say the
without The Silver Citadel, I wouldn’t have even bought AC – it is what
makes the game worthwhile and enjoyable to me.
So, while our kingdom may not be perfect, many members truly embody the Code
of Honor that we swear by, and The Silver Citadel truly is the greatest
kingdom in all Dereth. I have been to many other towns, and encountered many
other Monarchies, but you will NEVER find anything as honorable and virtuous
as TSC.
Special thanks to:
Edo the Dragon, Warbin, Blade Force, Coyote the Trixter, Dragonlady,
Echohawk, Omen Istar, Suella, Guardia, and many, many others for being the
wonderful, noble TSC members that you are!
Keep up the good work everyone – I can only imagine how many other people
are watching a friend play AC, just looking for a reason to play – looking
for people like you in The Silver Citadel.
-Blayde DarkReaver **********
The Sliver Citadel dead on the toilet
This was a practical joke done on April fools day. For the longest time the
High Council had been inundated with questions about our figurehead monarch.
When our regular Sunday meeting was to be on April Fools day, it seemed
natural to come up with something. One of the HC created a new account
called The SLIVER Citadel (10 10 10 10 10 10 template with no skills spec or
trained) and we portalled him to the Tou-Tou meeting hall, dressed him in
Hoorys and set him up.
While goofing around he ventured too close to the stench in the water
closet. Well the meeting arrived and we asked if people wanted to see the
Silver Citadel, they responded Yes! And the following announcement was made
"Summon the Sliver Citadel" He logged in and among the LOL's he proceeded to
beg for Loot using the infamous l33+ speech, until he used the old @lifestone
command.
-Grasp ********** I really enjoy being a part of TSC and feel very honored to participate. It
is hard to put the reasons into words.
If I had to use one word it would be unselfishness. The members of TSC place
their comrades above their own interests.
I have never been a member of any other allegiance, and I never plan to try
any other allegiance as long as I am on Leafcull.
I do not regret the fact that some people have left us.
I miss some of the people who have left us, but I figure most of them are on
a different journey than I am, and are free to explore their own paths.
In some rare cases we had people leave in disgust. IMO they were people who
did not understand that we constantly change as long as we keep bringing in
new people. This is just the way things are in any society; new people bring
in fresh ideas.
Some folks did not like the fact that new people did not know anything about
the old people ... unless they were like Tex and remained active and caring.
You reap what you sow, and if you stop sowing, you will feel you have become
unknown and people lack respect for you. In this allegiance you can never
rest on your laurels.
The one thing that has never ever changed in the TSC is the upfront code of
conduct, and the love everyone has of their comrade. I do not know how this
has gone on for so long.
I think it is pure magic.
Guide Raven |
Added 6-10-02
Special thanks
to Lady Grasp for her assistance.
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