The Deimos
11-21-2019, 02:11 AM
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Quote: "Harnessing the Mind, body, and spirit are imperative to both wellness and survival."
From Witches, to rogues and thieves, the impure and unjust were just as apparent in the previous hundreds of years. And as the very assaults from these enemies would ensue, the Astyan ancestors of the Deimos suffer immeasurable losses. Unable to defend themselves due to lack of weapons and restricted knowledge. A man named Markus Deimos, decided to take up the mantle, and would establish the Deimos fighting style. A style that would manipulate both basic magical arts, and physical combat, intertwining them completely to create a hardened style of fighting. Allowing many to be at their most effective during life threatening situations. At this time, many of the people that have resided within the outskirts were no longer targets for losses...
But a force to be reckoned with.
Afterwards, long battles between rogues and thieves became much more possible for the people, using both strength and endurance to physically suppress, and fend attackers off. Manipulating mana to strengthen, and heighten ones physical and mental capabilities became a much more apparent strategy when combined with unarmed tactics. Becoming strong enough that with enough numbers, that protection for the Deimos became solidified. And the Deimos finally live with the peace they desired.
Generations and years have passed, along with the style passed down with it, slowly evolving and progressing to adapt to the Deimos. However as the group progressed, they would understood that life requires balance. And understanding themselves and their spirituality would soon became just as important as maintaining the body. For it was both their spirit and resolute thought, that had allowed them to prosper to present day. Many believe that mana and magic are often tools to help fulfill ones desire. However the group believes that mana is a reflection of ones inner will and spirituality. Alongside the belief that the spirit mana provides resides within all living beings, making preservation of life equally important as well.
Rankings and Hierarchy
Quote:Senior Elder: Senior Elders are those that have knowledge and commitment to maintain head, but can no longer fulfill the physical duties an Elder is tasked with. They are given the highest respect and diligence, however work alongside the Elder, as an adviser. They are also tasked with providing trials, and evaluating the lower ranks.
Elder: The Elder is the head of the group. Directly responsible for overseeing actions of the lower ranks, and dealing with any external issues that may ensue. They have the upmost understanding of the concept of mind, body and spirit. They have stuck with the clan through years of dedication, and often seek out those who want instruction.
Disciplined: After the trial has been underwent and the Devoted has proven themselves, the Devoted become Disciplined. Tasked with assisting and mentoring Students and Devoted throughout their journey. If a Disciple decides to take travel to help forge their own journey, they may do so.
Devoted: As one transitions towards the title devoted their training drastically increases. In order to strengthen the body, the Deimos Often being pushed towards limits considered both dangerous and taxing. However, many who openly choose to go forward willingly choose this ordeal as well. Hoping to not only climb in greater strength, but in greater knowledge and understanding. After two more years of practice and dedication, A devoted can decide to undergo a trial, can move towards discipline status.
Student: When one initiates themselves into the Deimos, one can anticipate the title of student. Students are both trained the basic martial arts and spirituality, this process often continues into a two year span. Only then when a student shows a willingness to dedicate themselves into this new way of living, are they given the title of devoted.
Life Of The Deimos Clan
Quote:Life of the Deimos Clan is most often perceived as a journey for ones self improvement. However, at the start of morning, the deimos will decide on a location within esshar to travel, and start the day with group prayer and meditation. by viewing mana from a spiritual standpoint, they believe that channeling and controlling this life force is just as imperative as training ones body. Due to this, it is not out of the ordinary to see one channeling their mana into their respective elemental aspects during medatative state. Afterwards, many of the Deimos Clan would undergo training based on rank. Students, would spend most of their lives learning the basics of combat, and experience, and learning basics of elemental literature, history, and Spirituality.
The Devoted would undergo advanced fighting techniques, muscle conditioning, breathing techniques, heavy spiritual focus and strict training regimens that put many to the test. One can leave the path of the devoted anytime, but cannot progress upward without the full experience of the ranking. During the two years the Devoted spirit and strength would become bolstered, and would undergo a Trial that will reveal both the knowledge and abilities they have learned so far, and how effective they are when in use. Under strict evaluation of both the Elder or senior Elder, they will decide if one requires more training, or qualify to become Disciplined.
As one progresses past the stage of Devoted, one now has both progressed into the Disciplined. Understanding the ways of old and exploring the new, the devoted have a range of opportunities at their disposal. They can begin to teach the Devoted, and Student respectively, enriching the lower ranks with knowledge and personal experience. Or, they can decide to Progress their own journey going to travel enriching themselves with experiences and tests of their own.
The Code Of The Oxen
Quote:Those who take this path alongside you are your brothers and sisters. And if not by blood, then by the spirit itself. Disputes between others should be settled with words, or with the consultation of the Elder rankings.
Overcome your emotions, so that it does not overcome you. Whilst conflict is a imperative to balance, both your mind and your decisions should become and act with justification and impartiality. Only resorting toward violence if the situation beckons for it. Remember, the strength of ones mind and resolve is greater than any weapon this world could offer.
Wealth is to be spread to those towards the less fortunate. Power serves to protect those that cannot. And Knowledge is an experience to be learnt, and taught towards others. The world does not just belong to those that lead it, but all of humanity alongside it. As nothing provides a better insight of society than how they treat their weakest link.
Whilst striving for greatness, always aim for humility first. Take victories in modesty, whilst Accepting losses and mistakes as an instruction to push forward.
The life of another is just as precious as your own. Destroying it should not come so swiftly, as taking life will sever its potential to grow and change. One must shoulder the burden of death, and be prepared for to accept responsibility for the consequences that may follow.
OOC Notes:
If the guild piques your interest, you can post below this thread, or you can contact TheProwlingScorcher#5374 and join the discord here. You may also Engage any members in an IC fashion, and ask about the recruitment process. Want to read more lore? The detailed Origins of the Deimos are here as well.
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