PACT
a mateus roleplay community
Born from the ash,
Hearts forever burning,
Mourn not the past,
Future ever turning.
Are you a soul without a purpose? A skillful mercenary without cause?
Mayhap someone who is struggling with something out of their control?
We are here to help you find your path.
We live by honor and a single oath or pact.
This pact is what binds us as brothers, sisters and family.
With the support of our allies, we fight to help all those striving for the betterment of the star.
With a lounge and bathhouse that serve as a front,
Within the
Pact's
sectors, the
Coven
and
The Cinder Pride
operate discreetly from Ishgard under the guise of The Resilient Rose Lounge and The Hearthfire Roost.
With four different circles or branches, and their own rankings amongst them.
Without reward, without fame, we stand for those who can otherwise not stand and light a path for those in the darkest of the seven hells.
The Pact
The Pact stands as a singular entity, a union forged in trust, bound by purpose, and guided by the steady hand of Rikah, its founder and leader. It is not a monolith, but a living alliance, one built upon the strengths of two distinct yet interwoven orders: the Coven, masters of insight and unseen influence, and The Cinder Pride, champions of action and flame. Together, they form the two halves of a greater whole, each dependent upon the other to see the Pact’s vision fulfilled.
The Coven
The Coven serves as the Pact’s mind, a circle of four distinct groups united beneath a shared banner of knowledge, foresight, and subtlety. Operating in the shadows and behind closed doors, they specialize in intelligence operations, strategic planning, and arcane diplomacy, ensuring the Pact is always one step ahead. Their governance is shaped by a Round Table Council, where all voices are heard, yet one seat carries the weight of final authority. A hidden figure whose identity remains a closely guarded secret, even among the Council itself. Though the Coven wields power through information, they are not warriors; their strength lies in influence, coordination, and the unseen hand that moves the world.
The Cinder Pride
Formerly known as The Phoenix Accord, the Cinder Pride stands as the Pact’s heart and blade, the embodiment of will, courage, and flame. Where the Coven gathers knowledge, the Pride takes action. Led by Leonard Bladebreaker, known to allies and enemies alike as The Ashen Lion, they handle the tasks that cannot be achieved through intellect alone. The Cinder Pride is a brotherhood of warriors, guardians, and emissaries, each sworn to defend the Pact’s ideals and to bring the Pact's vision to life through deed as much as word. Their very name is a tribute to the pact first struck between Rikah and The Ashen Lion, a bond of mutual respect and shared purpose that forged the foundation of what the Pact is today. Neither mind nor muscle alone can sustain the Pact, only through unit, wisdom guiding strength, and strength protecting wisdom, does it endure. Together, The Coven and The Cinder Pride stand as two flames of the same fire, eternal and intertwined, ever burning toward the horizon of a shared destiny.
THE PACT
By the stars above and the shadows below,
I swear upon the breath that gives me life,
To stand as shield and silent sentinel.
A warden of the light, unseen, unknown.I shall guard the innocent, though they know me not,
And bear their burdens where none may see.
I walk the line where darkness trembles,
Holding fast the flame that must not falter.Truth shall be my compass,
Yet I shall not speak it where it wounds more than it heals.
For silence too can be a mercy.No secret shall escape my lips,
No name betrayed, no trust undone.
For in the silence between words,
I forge the vow that binds me still.Let my presence be the whisper in the storm,
My purpose carved in unseen stone.
I do not seek glory nor power.
Only the light, and the will to preserve it.So long as I draw breath,
and the stars light the night.
This oath I carry.
This pact eternal.
Circle of ShadowsHidden from even the eye of our internal ranks, the circle of shadow ensures that the secrets and the ones they help are kept safe.
Never disclosing their position to anyone, including high ranking officials of the Phoenix Accord or Coven, they seek to make sure that all discreet matters remain in shadow.Circle of EnlightenmentMade of up of mostly Sharlean scholars engineers and alchemists, this branch unmasks needed truths and helps those unlearned to aspire for more.
With a study serving as home to those who wish to learn more of magick and engineering, this circle sets itself apart as a source of knowledge and understanding.Circle of wardensGuarding against those who would seek to endanger the lives of the Phoenix Accord and it's allies. The Circle of wardens are an elite force of protectors that step into the front lines of battle to serve as shield to their allies.Circle of MendingFor those who are harmed, the circle of mending does it's utmost to help in the rejuvenation and rehabilitation of the mental and physical .
With ones trained in triage and magics.
These men and woman give their all for the wellbeing of others.
Strikes and Bans
We operate on a three strike system. On the third strike you will be removed without appeal.
Strikes can be forgiven after a month of good activity in the community.
Strikes are not given easily. So getting three is not easily achieved.Standards::
No Discrimination: (This does not need to be elaborated on)Respect others boundaries. No means no. Consent is keyRespect your fellow fc members.
All members in the fc are equal, and should be treated as such.No ERP involving underage characters.We are lore compliant not lore strict. This means that if a character can (within reason) exist in the universe, we encourage our members to be creative. All the same, we do not accept warrior of light characters, and pre established characters such as scions like y'shtola. Same goes for pre established characters from other universes.Treat all players and their creations with respect.RulesAll members must be 18+ years of age.Do not dictate how others should or shouldn't RP. Only exception to this is if a character is doing something nsfw on or with a canonically underage character or is engaging in forms of beastiality (If you see this, report it to a officer immediately).If RP is taking place, all members present must be aware of and comfortable with the subject.If it is a venue night and you are not comfortable with the subject of a roleplay, remove yourself from the scene OOC.Members reserve the right to disengage in any roleplay as they see fit. No one is obligated to roleplay with you.If you you report another member for inappropriate behavior, have receipts. If you accuse someone of something and you have no evidence, it will be regarded as slander.THE DNE LIST::
The DNE or Do not engage list is for things that may bother someone but are not necessarily triggers. If you have certain topics that bother you or simply make you uncomfy, please report them to an officer.The Trigger List
Any triggering topics need to be discussed OOC prior to a roleplay starting.If you are triggered by something in the fc and do not state it as a trigger before an issue arises, no one except yourself will be held accountable. (Let officers know of your current triggers.)
Do not weaponize the trigger list to stop people from doing something that only makes you uncomfy (Triggers are serious and not to be used for every thing that you just don't like. In this case you would report it as a DNE listing instead.)Do not discuss or engage in topics on the trigger list.
Do not ask for permission to discuss triggers.
These are simply topics to be avoided.Any violations of the previously stated rules and standards will give you a strike.
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