The Arcane Order

The world is filled with secrets. Some were discovered in ages past, and have since been long forgotten. Some have yet to be discovered, awaiting only those with the dedication to pursue them. The Arcane Order is an organization dedicated to those pursuits. That pursuit, however, is not blind in its purpose. For we have seen the terrible things that can be unleashed when the search for knowledge is not tempered by wisdom. There is no knowledge that is not power; but power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Mages, warriors, nobles, rogues, paladins, and necromancers — there are many who come to the steps of The Arcane Order. We have learned that one’s title does not define one’s heart or one’s destiny. We have seen the purest heart led to evil and watched the darkest soul champion the weak. It is one’s actions that define them. Holding to that philosophy, all find their way to contribute to the quest for both knowledge and wisdom. If you find your way to the village of Tel’Ruid, then feel free to make your way to the steps of the Tao tower. Who knows what fate may await you there?

Behind the Screen

The Arcane Order is a roleplaying guild on the Lake Superior Shard of Ultima Online. Every member has one or more characters that they play while online, some of whom have no relation whatsoever to the guild or its principles. While, in private, roleplaying is not strictly enforced, it is generally expected (especially when interacting with other groups) that its members remain in-character. The actions of our characters are based on each character’s individual personality, and sometimes do not mirror the opinions and mindsets of the players behind the keyboard. Roleplaying is our means of enjoyment, and no player should take the events that occur in the context of the game personally.
 

Our guild is made up of a close-knit group of friends and players that enjoy the roleplaying playstyle. As such, it is imperative to the enjoyment of all involved that this playstyle be tempered with respect and consideration for those we play with. The members of The Arcane Order strive to grant this respect to other roleplaying groups, and ask only that the same respect be exhibited in return. If we find that such considerations are consistently denied us by specific groups or individuals, we will cease to interact with these people. This is necessary in order to continue to enjoy our mutual pastime.
 

For those that would be members, keep in mind that The Arcane Order is a roleplaying guild. Though we encourage group outings such as “dungeon crawls” and “treasure hunts”, the emphasis is on character interaction through roleplaying means. The Arcane Order is not a guild designed to support its members economically or to help one advance as a character. Its sole purpose is to provide a forum for roleplaying and player driven quests. No one will be accepted into The Arcane Order whose character name is in all caps (i.e., “OBERHEIM”), alternating caps (i.e., “SiR tHrAsHeR”), or doesn't fit within the world of Britannia (i.e., “Bill Clinton” or “Ima Newbie”). Members who continually detract from the overall roleplaying atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration will be removed.