Post by Wolf on Apr 29, 2009 23:20:33 GMT -5
Greetings,
My name is Wolf, and currently, I am the Captain of the Black Company. First, let me welcome you to our boards. We're excited that you think you may have what it takes to join the Black Company, but first, there are some matters that need to be put out into the open.
Who are we?
We are the Black Company, a band of mercenaries founded on Brotherhood. The only honor we care about is the honor to your fellow Company members, and to the contract that we hold.
Here in the Company, we maintain physical standards and you'll be expected to be able to keep up with these demands. By being physically fit, you'll be a better fighter, last longer on the field, and be able to be relied upon by generally being healthier than the overall populace.
We train in leadership as well as the sword. Several members of the Company, including myself, are former military and bring to the table our leadership experience. Also, many members of the Company have other experiences as leaders, which adds a distinctive flavor to the mix.
Recruiting:
Currently, we are recruiting for only one portion of the Company: The Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is a portion of the Company made up of fighters who either A) Have yet to Petition or B) Do not wish to petition.
Auxiliary are full members of the Company, but cannot hold leadership positions, vote in Brothers meetings, and are not immediately trusted with the issue of gear (until they've proven themselves loyal).
In order to Petition, a member of the Auxiliary must have been an Auxiliary member for at least one major event (Olympics/Rag/Okfest). He/she may then make the choice on whether or not to Petition. The Brothers will discuss it, and decide whether the person is allowed to Petition or not.
Brothers of the Company are those who have shown themselves worthy to be amongst the other Brothers through their Petitioning. Petitioning can take a long time (years sometimes), as you must prove to the other Brothers that you are worthy to stand amongst them. Brothers can hold rank, have a vote in the Company and its future, have full use of gear, can recruit and start their own sections of the Company. It's also an honor to be a Brother, and many extra benefits that are too hard to describe come with it. Just think of it this way: We're a family, in every way possible, and we take care of one another.
Requirements:
Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
Must be able to participate regularly in a Dagorhir/Belegarth practice that a Brother attends.
Must have attended said practice at least 4 times and have the vouching of a Brother.
Cannot be part of another unit.
Must be in, or able to get into, a decent physical shape (20 push ups, 30 sit ups, 1 mile run as a basis to judge off of). If you are not currently in shape, we'll help you get there!
Procedure
If all of these things appeal to you, and you meet our requirements, please start a new thread in this Recruitment section with the title 'Possible Recruit' and then your area. For example, if you live in Canton, Ohio, your title would be: 'Possible Recruit, Canton, Ohio'.
Inside of the thread, you will need to put the following information:
Real name:
Persona Name:
Age:
Location:
Fighting Experience:
Availability:
Email/AIM/MSN/Yahoo Accounts:
Why you want to be part of the Company:
The Brother in that area will then get in touch with you via email or one of the other listed items.
With that said, good luck, and I look forward to seeing you on the field!
And for a little extra motivation for those thinking about joining, check out our video that Brother Arcturus made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNuT8liZgbA
My name is Wolf, and currently, I am the Captain of the Black Company. First, let me welcome you to our boards. We're excited that you think you may have what it takes to join the Black Company, but first, there are some matters that need to be put out into the open.
Who are we?
We are the Black Company, a band of mercenaries founded on Brotherhood. The only honor we care about is the honor to your fellow Company members, and to the contract that we hold.
Here in the Company, we maintain physical standards and you'll be expected to be able to keep up with these demands. By being physically fit, you'll be a better fighter, last longer on the field, and be able to be relied upon by generally being healthier than the overall populace.
We train in leadership as well as the sword. Several members of the Company, including myself, are former military and bring to the table our leadership experience. Also, many members of the Company have other experiences as leaders, which adds a distinctive flavor to the mix.
Recruiting:
Currently, we are recruiting for only one portion of the Company: The Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is a portion of the Company made up of fighters who either A) Have yet to Petition or B) Do not wish to petition.
Auxiliary are full members of the Company, but cannot hold leadership positions, vote in Brothers meetings, and are not immediately trusted with the issue of gear (until they've proven themselves loyal).
In order to Petition, a member of the Auxiliary must have been an Auxiliary member for at least one major event (Olympics/Rag/Okfest). He/she may then make the choice on whether or not to Petition. The Brothers will discuss it, and decide whether the person is allowed to Petition or not.
Brothers of the Company are those who have shown themselves worthy to be amongst the other Brothers through their Petitioning. Petitioning can take a long time (years sometimes), as you must prove to the other Brothers that you are worthy to stand amongst them. Brothers can hold rank, have a vote in the Company and its future, have full use of gear, can recruit and start their own sections of the Company. It's also an honor to be a Brother, and many extra benefits that are too hard to describe come with it. Just think of it this way: We're a family, in every way possible, and we take care of one another.
Requirements:
Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
Must be able to participate regularly in a Dagorhir/Belegarth practice that a Brother attends.
Must have attended said practice at least 4 times and have the vouching of a Brother.
Cannot be part of another unit.
Must be in, or able to get into, a decent physical shape (20 push ups, 30 sit ups, 1 mile run as a basis to judge off of). If you are not currently in shape, we'll help you get there!
Procedure
If all of these things appeal to you, and you meet our requirements, please start a new thread in this Recruitment section with the title 'Possible Recruit' and then your area. For example, if you live in Canton, Ohio, your title would be: 'Possible Recruit, Canton, Ohio'.
Inside of the thread, you will need to put the following information:
Real name:
Persona Name:
Age:
Location:
Fighting Experience:
Availability:
Email/AIM/MSN/Yahoo Accounts:
Why you want to be part of the Company:
The Brother in that area will then get in touch with you via email or one of the other listed items.
With that said, good luck, and I look forward to seeing you on the field!
And for a little extra motivation for those thinking about joining, check out our video that Brother Arcturus made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNuT8liZgbA
