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Long has the noble House Caewynn been of high regard within the prestigious, long-lived Realm of Delphina. Its pedigree solidified once the wise Lumin King took the throne, ushering in a notable period of regard, poise not quite gleaned. The realm blossoms during the spring warm months, bustles in the summer and enters restful, reflective sessions come the colder months. Throughout this prosperity and testament rose a particular guard once they next in line stood in the shadow of the crown’s glory.

 

Calls began in the countryside. Elzara Leafblades scouted the far corners looking for promising youth and adults alike in the most remote villages then robust small towns within Delphina’s realm. Faeborne from all walks heard the call for the establishment of something a bit prestigious– different from normal recruitment efforts, the Leafblades efforts here were in search of Faeborne loyal to the crown and loyal to Nemea to establish:

 

Delphina's Royal Guard

 

Regardless of where these chosen Faeborne hail, life in service began in the realm’s capital city: Dal’Thala. Trained personally by House Alinteau’s finest, rigorous structure guided the Royal Guard’s recruits day-to-day. In service to the realm, but in service primarily to the Faeborne royals: the Lumin King Camino de Caewynn and his Heir Sunsets over Moonlight. As a result, expectations for those in such training are higher than normal Elzara recruits. The process was tough, but the most exceptional Faeborne emerged from the five year long training. Elegant, talented, skilled- hunters like no other and exemplary Faeborne.

 
Once more, the Elzara scour the lands, training once more open to the public. The five year period begins. Will you find the courage to service the crown? Expanded information regarding each yearly trial will be posted once a census on application interest is taken. Current Faeborne and new Faeborne residents are encouraged to apply!
 
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Requirements to Apply:
- Minimum age to apply for training is fifteen years old
- Faeborne (unlikely to make exceptions)
- Citizen of Delphina
 

 

- Introductions to the current Royal Guard and royals. Those who passed the initial application process will be sworn into training and brought into Nemea's embrace. Lessons will be hosted personally by Heir Sunsets over Moonlight. Lessons will include the realm's history, Nemea and other practical things needed before diving into the first year of training.

 

 

- An introduction to the stakes that the trainees will face once they've graduated. First, measuring where they stand as magi, capable or needing work. In collaboration with the Elzara, the trials will test the trainees' skills on the field, graded by the crown. The showing will be grand, free for all citizens to attend to witness the future of the realm take shape. 

 


- Ingenuity tested. How well do the trainees adapt? During the second year of training, collaboration and problem solving. Skills outside of the field and a sharp mind are qualities any members in service to the crown directly should possess. In duos or solo, the trainees will come up with a solution to a problem, crafting something tangible and presenting it to the crown for grading. No experience in artificing is required to brainstorm solutions and prototypes.

 


- Bountiful beginnings. Record keeping and being up to date on the affairs of the land are important. Those of the Royal Guard are intelligent, above the requirements and expectations for average soldiers. A researched report will be submitted to the crown, graded under a variety of parameters. The topic and work into will expand the trainee's capabilities as a figure in direct service to the crown, putting early upbringing lessons to the test. Be it history, current events, current figures, etc.

 

 
 

- Service to the land and Her people. Trainees should be well-respected and well-mannered. The year will be spent in service to the land, performing a variety of tasks around the realm and for its people. Given the standard the guard upholds, training this skill showcases a different set of skills with people, heightening the Faeborne trainee's grace and ability to collaborate and understand when the land requires tending and service.

 

 

 
 

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- What do you fight for? A trainee's final year of training is a several month's long expedition. Embark into the unknown, honing the skills they trained and all they learned in the process. For the crown, and possibly for themselves, reap the bounties of service, expanding their own understanding of who they are and why they serve.

 

- Trainees must earn high marks during their training in order to qualify for graduation. Failure to adhere to the training protocols will result in poor consideration for graduation. The graduation ceremony will be publicly held in the castle throne room.

 

Additional Information:

You may make a new character for this role or sign up as an existing one! No bonus to level or uniques will be granted, however, the progression will be held over a course of five weeks (five IC years) with lots to engage in from myself throughout and at the end through the event. If there are any questions, feel free to reach out to ry0un0suke on Discord or Sunsets over Moonlight ICly.

[ry0un0suke]

2124AC
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Congratulations acceptance letters find the homes of the accepted youth on the eve of Ibrel's 25th. Those not so lucky are encouraged to practice patience while honing the fires of their heart's passion for the realm. Be it waiting for another training period or focusing efforts into other avenues present within the realm. The accepted few Faeborne who made it past the easiest of hurdles see the weeks ahead forecasted as:
 
YEAR 1, INTRODUCTION AND EDUCATION
[6/27 thru 6/28]
Welcome, trainees, to the five year training period for consideration into the Royal Guard of Delphina, the first of its kind since its establishment in 2113AC. Skill level varies, but promise presents itself in those present. A rigorous educational period before the hunt led by Heir Sunsets over Moonlight acclimates the trainees for what is to come. The next few weeks are as followed:
 
- Personal introduction between all trainees
- Introduction to current Royal Guard members
- Lessons on Nemea, Mother Goddess of Faeborne and Seasons
- Lessons on Holy Arts
- Lessons on Delphina's History
- Blessed personally by the Heir, ensuring the Goddess hears their prayers (if not already)
- Laws and expectations of the Realm of Delphina
[6/27 @ 6P EST]
Adherence and attendance to said lessons counts as marks. Best foot forward before the inciting trials begin:
 

[6/29 thru  6/30]
Opening Ceremony | Winter Battle 6/29 6p EST
Educated and put to the test early as the hunt waits for no measure of preparation. A day of celebration and sport for citizens of the realm to watch the youth shape into fine examples of what it means to not only be Delphina, but Faeborne as well. In collaboration with the Elzara, the trainees will prove their worth in the hunt in a series of battles designed to spill blood across the grass and build what breaks as a result. Each seasonal battle will happen in order, points recorded.

Winter's Battle
Magic is restricted, lain bare in winter's harsh elements, survive utilizing only the body Nemea has blessed them with in a group setting. [No gear, tackle only]
Group battle [Single]
 
Victory: 3 points
Loss: 1 point

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 Spring Battle
Renewed, how fares their magic? Blossoming like fresh flowers, yet not strong enough to stand against harsh elements. [Simple gear, mana ripple only]
1v1 [Single]
 
Victory: 2 points
Loss: 1 point

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 Summer Battle
Relish in summer's essence! [No restrictions | Aggressive]
Anteais VS Cielia
 Winner VS Vanitas Caewynn
Tecta VS Melandrach 
[Winner vs the winner of the hunt against Vanitas Caewynn]

 
Victory: 3 points
Loss: 1 point

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 Autumn Battle 
Rest approaches but has not arrived. All trainees face off against a volunteer veteran member of the Elzara (or powerful Delphinan magi) of similar strength [pending]: 
[Aggressive]
- Commander Kakku Alinteau
- Linden Aubreen
- Melionette Meandersong
- Nylion Alabaster

- Leozumin
- Elion Lustra
-  Captain Adrian Alinteau[4 points]

 
Victory: 3 points
Lose: 1 point

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[ry0un0suke]

2125AC

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Spring's end wrapped up the end of the trainee's educational period. One for celebrations, especially one as joyous as the season's turn, Delphinans from the smallest of villages on the outskirts the affluent families in the capital traveled to the decorated training grounds which acts as host for the days' to come festivities. The nearby marketplace bustles! Local cuisine aplenty for visiting foreigners. Summer refreshments at the forefront from wine, cocktails and smoothies. Exotic, tropical fruits likely marked up to turn a greater profit on the tourist population who flock to witness the realm’s top-down culture expansion.

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Year 1's training and celebration concludes. The rest of the training for the trainees won't have such a grand gathering as its first year's debut. Service to the land and its people far quieter, as the Royal Guard does not require the most excelled magi soldiers. Special thanks to Lavender and Yin, as well! The series of battles concluding in draw marks between Vanitas Caeywnn and Anteias, the only human in consideration for the Royal Guard's trainee program.

The results of each seasonal battle:

 

Winter's Battle

Vanitas: 5 points

Cielia: 3 points

Anteias: 7 points

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Spring's Battle

Vanitas: 7 points

Cielia: 1 points

Anteias: 11 points

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Summer's Battle

Vanitas: 13 points

Cielia: 2 points

Anteias: 18 points

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Autumn's Battle

Vanitas: 16 points

Cielia: 2 points

Anteias: 16 points

Spring 
Yin VS Vanitas -> YIN -1
Lavender VS Vanitas -> VANITAS +3
Yin VS Cielia -> YIN -1 p
Lavender VS Cielia -> LAVENDER -1
Yin VS Anteias -> ANTEIAS + 3
Lavender VS Anteias -> ANTEIAS +3

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Summer 
Cielia VS Anteias -> ANTEIAS +3
+1 to CIELIA
Vanitas VS YIN -> VANITAS +3
Anteias VS Lavender -> ATEIAS +3
-> Anteias VS Vanitas ->VANITAS +3

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Autumn 
Anteias vs Nylion -> NYLION -1
Anteias vs Linden -> LINDEN -1
Vanitas vs Adrian -> VANITAS +4
Vanitas vs Kakku -> KAKKU -1

 

 
Trainees are instructed to find a solution to this by creating a prototype of something that they find significant about Delphinan culture. It does not need to be fully realized and completely functional. It may not include current projects that a trainee may be working on.
Tentative Presentation Date: 6/8 @ TDB

[ry0un0suke]

2126
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After a successful second trial, the trainees are ever reminded of upcoming dates for their training, all neatly recorded and kept in their trainee journal. Presentation make up ensuing soon enough, but the schedule circles:
  
Year 3: Essay topic submitted to the heir and finished paper due by 7/16

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Year 4: Service to the land due completed by 7/20 + trainee journal review/feedback. Make sure they're up to date and up to the heir's standards. Not only is performance measured, but upkeep and presentation of the journal.

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Year 5 [EVENT]: Tentative departure 7/22. Journals are due any time before the graduation ceremony.

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GRADUATION CEREMONY: All trainees are required to attend the graduation ceremony in their best attire (tentative) 7/24. Those who graduate into the Royal Guard will be announced.

[ry0un0suke]

2127
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With the  fourth trial underway, incentive to already high expected performance arises. Far more valued than one's capabilities on the field is understanding, appreciation and execution of culture, research and dedication to the citizens of the realms. An especially gracious offer comes from an unlikely yet appropriate source. Especially stunning performance upon graduation will personally receive a a weapon forged personally by the legendary Lady Aurona Caewynn herself utilizing the best equipment coin can buy. Such a privilege is reversed for the trainee who has exhibited a performance unlike any other, even amongst such a small pool of potential graduates:
 
Valedictorian
 
- 1x Eternite
- 2x Prismithium
- 1x Personal Blessing by Heir and Luminary Sunsets over Moonlight
- 1x Tier 1 gold anvil weapon of their choosing, sponsored by Lady Aurona Caewynn
...potentially more!
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Until then, during the Trial of the Land, citizens of the realm can expect to a helping hand from the the trainees!