Guild Information
Guild name: Clan Jade Falcon
Formed on: 27 December, 2006
Roleplaying: Medium
Website: http://wowclanjadefalcon.tripod.com/sentinels
Guild Focus: Roleplaying, In-character Raiding (primarily Wrath instances), Heroics (WoTLK), Old World Instances, RP Campaigns (SEE: Clan Jade Falcon forums for more details, or contact Neopryde)
Guildmaster: Neopryde/Khallen
Officers: Aerdria, Kailla, Tornan, Eraoth, Navveagal, Redas, Jovalan, Akdenton, Holyknight
Requirements: Members must be active at least once every month, join the Clan forums, and show an interest in Roleplaying. Applicants must contact an officer and be interviewed.
Clan Jade Falcon Faction Summary (RP)
Membership: 250+ (Statistic for Clan RP purposes only)
Alignment: Alliance (Neutral Good with a tendency towards Law)
Regions of Influence: Clan Jade Falcon has operations going on across Azeroth, but the majority of their activities lie in Norhrend and the northern parts of the Eastern Kingdoms; in particular, the shattered kingdoms of Lordaeron and Quel'Thalas.
Activities: Similar to the Argent Dawn. Clan Jade Falcon exists to fight evil powers, in particular, the Scourge and the Burning Crusade. Clan Jade Falcon is a mobile organization, traveling from hotspot to hotspot and setting up camp long enough to finish the job. Because of their similar missions, Clan Jade Falcon often operates in tandem with the Argent Dawn, but also work with the Knights of the Silver Hand and the Alliance because of the nature of their missions.
History
At first glance, many would consider Clan Jade Falcon to be the Argent Dawn. Like the Dawn, the Falcons exist to vanquish the evils that threaten Azeroth, with a focus onthe Burning Legion and the Scourge. There are, however, two differences that separate the Jade Falcons from the Argent Dawn. The first is that the Falcons are loyal supporters of the Alliance, having lent their blades against the Horde in recent conflicts. The second is that the Falcons accept almost anyone into their ranks, drawing heavily on those that are not Holy Light users. Despite these differences, the Jade Falcons still associate heavily with the Argent Dawn, having sent many of their Clusters to aid the Dawn in the Plaguelands.
Clan Jade Falcon is a very young organization. It was formed six years ago in the wake of the Third War by Khan Neo Pryde, and has steadily been built up since then. Clan Jade Falcon was much stronger this past year, but internal strife and constant action has thinned the Falcons' numbers somewhat. If the Falcons do not bolster their forces soon, they will likely meet a swift end against the overwhelmingly vast armies of evil. However, since the Clan was sanctioned by Highlord Bolvar Fordragon (and later by King Varian Wrynn upon his return), to protect the Alliance and its lands, the Clan's chances of survival has increased dramatically.
Relationships
Clan Jade Falcon was formed by a human, and as such, has strong ties to the Alliance. Yet, this was not always so. Early on in their history, the Jade Falcons recruited from both the Horde and the Alliance into their ranks. But old hatreds die hard, and the divisions between the Horde and the Alliance members were so large, that Khan Pryde was forced to divide her Clan into two separate, yet allied factions. Yet it was not long before the Horde faction, the Bloodstrider Sentinels, turned on their comrades, sparking a long conflict between these two factions. The Jade Falcons spent the majority of their first five years striking out against Horde bases in Tirisfal Glades, and now, in Quel'Thalas, with the resurgence of the Blood Elves in this region. Recently, however, this conflict has ended, as Khan Pryde believes (and rightly so) that such hatreds merely detract from the Jade Falcons' mission. The Falcons have redoubled their efforts against the Scourge in the Plaguelands, and try to prevent conflict when possible against the Horde - not just between the Falcons and the Horde, but also the Alliance and the Horde.
That is not to say the Falcons are Horde sympathizers. Were the Horde to become the raging menace they were years ago during the Second War, the Falcons would be clambering the loudest for their destruction. Otherwise, the Falcons are simply reactionary to any attacks the Horde make, and generally refuse to help Alliance forces to strike the Horde. Such behavior has caused many to question the Falcons' loyalties, but Alliance support to the Clan has not diminished in spite of this.
Despite this, the Jade Falcons still recruit entirely from the Alliance, and have strong ties to it. Many Jade Falcons are also members of the Argent Dawn, Cenarion Circle, Knights of the Silver Hand, the Church of the Holy Light, the Explorer's Guild, the Kirin Tor, and the Alliance Army. Because of this, the Jade Falcons also tend to associate with these factions as well, as there is also often an overlap in their goals.
Organization
Clan Jade Falcon is organized into a simple hierarchy with a lengthy command structure. The Clan is led by one supreme leader, known as the Khan. The Khan has absolute control over all matters in the Clan, from the pettiest of matters to the grandest of decisions that affect the Clan as a whole. These small matters, however, are usually left up to the saKhans, or co-leaders, to attend to.
SaKhans help the Khan in the management of the Clan, and take over its leadership if the Khan is incapacitated or away and unable to function as the Falcons' leader. There can be up to three saKhans at one time, each of these having been personally picked by the Khan.
Below the saKhan is the Praetor, the Khan's personal advisor. It is the Praetor's job to keep an eye and an ear on the Clan's membership, and gives advice to the Khan with regards to what direction the Clan should take based on what they have seen. Although third-in-command of the Clan, the Praetor is usually the one who is chosen to replace the Khan should she ever step down from her post.
Below Praetor are the Warlords or the senior commanders. The Warlords command the many Clusters of the Clan, with the Lords, or junior commanders, commanding the Stars in these Clusters.
The Legates aid the Lords and Warlords with administrative and bureaucratic work, as well as any other work the commanders see fit. These Legates are essentially "apprentices," learning personally from these leaders the art of leadership. A Legate is selected by these leaders to be their personal aides, until they take a Trial of Position and can ascend to their own personal command.
Below the Legate is the Crusader, or the grizzled veteran who acts as a sort of sergeant. The Crusader ascends to his rank not through a Trial, but through his actions. They are revered amongst their peers, but not necessarily seeking a leadership position.
The Knights make up the majority of the Jade Falcon's forces. The Jade Falcon Knight is the simple, yet eager footman, the alert druid, or the fiery mage who wishes to make a difference in the world. The Knights have shown themselves to be capable both on and off the battlefield, demonstrating Jade Falcon virtues in their daily life. It is this dedication to their duty that separates them from their uninitiated brethren.
When a Jade Falcon is accepted into the Clan, they select a new first name, symbolizing their rebirth as a Jade Falcon. The warrior also ceremoniously casts aside their old family ties, symbolizing their dedication to the Jade Falcon cause. A Jade Falcon is devoted to their duty - nothing can interfere with their sacred charge. Their last name is set aside, never to be used again. The warrior can earn a new last name, called a Bloodname, by performing a great task that advances the Jade Falcon cause. Obviously, not every Falcon has a Bloodname, and those few who do wear theirs proudly.
This is, however, merely a tradition. Some Falcons who have strong family ties have been known to flaunt tradition and retain their last name as a middle name. This is looked down upon by the Jade Falcons, yet the leadership does not make a fuss about it. Tradition is important to the Falcons, but they cannot afford to let tradition interfere with the performance of their duties.
Locations
The Jade Falcons tend to not stay in one place for very long. They travel to where they feel they are needed, set up shop, do what they need to do, and move on. Only in major cities do the Jade Falcons establish any sort of permanent presence. There is a small Jade Falcon outpost in each of the major Alliance cities, with the largest outpost located in Stormwind's Dwarven District. Currently, the Jade Falcons have most of their forces concentrated in the northern reaches of the Eastern Kingdoms, but are currently preparing to deploy their armies to Northrend.
Members
Once a more neutral faction, Clan Jade Falcon draws its membership solely from the Alliance, as well as from factions associated with it, such as the Argent Dawn, Argent Crusade, Knights of the Silver Hand, Cenarion Circle, and the Kirin Tor. Although the Jade Falcons recruit from all classes, Paladins, Magi, Druids, and Warriors in particular make up the majority of the Clan.
Leaders
Khan Neo Pryde (female human mage/archmage/warrior)
saKhan Aerdria Zuric (female human warrior)
Praetor Kailla Solomon (female gnome mage)
Warlord Tornan Folkner (male gnome mage)
Lord Jovalan Thastus (male draenei paladin)
Lord Navveagal Spaunn (female human mage)
Lord Eraoth Steel the Ironfist (male dwarf warrior)
Lord Redas Yung (male human paladin)
Legate Ehra Redmond (male human paladin)
Legate Alex (male human warrior)
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