Remnants of Hope FC recruiting!

[Beljora]

We are always available to answer questions and help our new members out with this process! If you would like more information about who we are, what our goals are, and what we offer, I am always available to answer questions. Just post a reply here or send me a private message, and I will respond as soon as I can!

[Ciceroix]

My name is Dylan (or Will if you'd like), though lets be honest as an avid roleplayer i really do go by Xha'li more then anything else!

I am the Recruitment Officer for Remnants of Hopes FF: XIV: ARR division and truly excited to explore this game with everyone, especially with this amazing gaming community i have the luxury of being a part of.

For those wondering the division title is what we bestow upon a game in RMNTS that we are officially playing together, and have committed resources and people to make the experience the best it can be for all members. We create departments for each aspect of the game and they are led by fellow community members, new and old.

I am also currently the acting RP department head and helped to create the amazing story we have, and really looking forward to sharing it with everyone here soon!

Check out our site if you are interested in applying, and as always feel free to ask any questions here or in a message to me! I love answering questions, gives me another chance to talk!

[Ciceroix]

One last unsolicited piece of information for today! We have recently hammered out a weekly schedule for various events and activities and thought I would share it with you all!
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Social RP Sundays

Guildhest/Leve mondays

Gathering Tuesday's

Dungeon run Wednesday

Craft Thursday

FATE Fridays

Company Story RP Saturdays
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To give an example of what some typical events we shall be hosting will include i'll discuss what we'll be doing next tuesday for gathering tuesday.

All day gathering event: This event is designed to help people level their gathering classes while also stocking the companies chest with crafting materials to be used on thursdays or requisitioned for certain things. People RSVP for the day and are provided with a 'shopping' list of desired mats based on the current level of their gathering class

Fishing Contest: This tuesday we will be hosting our first Company fishing contest that we'll be holding in Limsa. Most of our members have been focused on leveling to explore endgame content and have the freedom to explore and RP throughout the world and have not spent much time fishing yet. So I'll be hosting this event in Limsa and for one - two hours will host a contest to see who can catch the biggest fish. We're starting off with a small entrance fee that is added to a pot that the winner will claim, and fully plan on expanding this event as our time in this game continues.

[Ciceroix]

Congratulation to Kiamara, our newly appointed PvE Officer!

He's done an amazing job already, including creating a link shell for people to find others to group up with. It's already working extremely well, with well over 80 people active most of the time!

Excited to see what he does going forward!

[Ciceroix]

After having a fun 4 hour introduction event for our members i'm pleased to announce that this saturday we are starting the first story arc for our FC: From Whence We Came

Truly looking forward to it!

Also for those interested in PvE our Department head Kia Mara just started a Linkshell this week called Dungeon Runnerz for people to form groups for PvE content. It's been very active as of late, with over 80 members on at a time usually. Excited to see what he plans for our FC and the community through the linkshell!

[Ciceroix]

Story:
Five years ago the world made sense, five years ago and everyone had a home and family to fight for. Then Dalamad came crashing down and Bahamut was released. The devastation he(hir) wrought on the land upset everything, and once the chaos settled all that was left in Bahamut's wake was ruin.

Five years have passed, and even now the land is still recovering. Yet there exists a community, out in the wilds of the world that is defying all the odds. It was founded two years after the calamity by a group of settlers looking to rebuild. For some it was a chance to get away from civilization, from the memories of what had been and were now no more. For others it was a challenge, a way to prove the races could persevere and reclaiming land that had been lost. There were even a few who sought to make a safe haven for refugees and travelers, a place to rest and relax, maybe even drink their sorrows away. Regardless of the reasons slowly but surely a community began to form out in the wilderness, and though their stories were all different, each regarded this new place as home.

As time passed several challenges arose, the monsters and denizens of Eorzea wanted to reclaim this location. Time and time again the people stood their ground and fought them off, but never without a cost. There was talk about moving, about starting over somewhere else. Some however opposed this, and instead insisted on understanding why this was happening. They called upon the experts in the field, the disciples of war and magic, and a few answered there call. It was only then that they discovered how truly unique their little community was, and how fortunate they had been to hold on all this while.

The mages claimed the Aether in the air and surroundings was odd and unusual, and began a search of the land. It was a short distance off from the settlement that they found a relic of the 7th umbral era, a shard of Dalamad, Bahamuts cell. It was merely a remnant, a fading piece of the fallen moon, but even now it still held some power. The mages warned the people to leave, that it would continue to draw trouble their way. One man stepped forward to ask what would happen if they simply left as they suggested, to which the mages told him the land would rise up and reclaim this place.

A meeting was held shortly after, and most people agreed, it was time to leave and start over again. A few though dissented, and insisted on staying. This was their home, and they would not let the 7th Umbral Era take yet another thing from them. The mages and warriors tried to persuade them, but they had dug their heels in. They fought for a while over this, and a scuffle broke out. Those few remaining would not give in however, and went back to their homes for the night.

The morning brought an eerie silence to the land for those that had remained. Rather then the usual hustle and bustle there was only silence now. They grimly gathered to discuss what they would do in the town square, and began preparing for whatever came next. They were few though, and were all tired and broken. Yet they would not surrender, would not give up their homes a second time.

One night a group of monsters descended upon the town, and it's inhabitants rallied to meet them. They held them off for as long as they could, finally retreating to their town hall and fortifying themselves from within. Then just as things seemed to be their worst a strange sound was heard from outside. The building slowly started to fill with smoke and they feared the building was being set on fire with them inside. They gathered together at the door and decided to make their last stand and burst outside with weapons held high, only to be greeted by a most unexpected sight. It was not the building that had been on fire, but the monsters themselves, all lying dead on the ground. The warriors and mages from before came forth to greet them, and their leader stepped forward with the most mischievous of smiles.

She told them that they were halfway home before they knew they had to return, that it was bad form to be shown up by civilians and settlers. She knelt down before them and swore and oath to them there. That if they would have them they would stand with them as long as they lived. That together they would forge a home in these lands, and that they would make it a beacon of hope to all that remained.

(Yes this is same as above, posting it again for organizational issues)

What is the Remnants of Hope? :
We were those disciples of War and of Magic who turned back and fought for a community that was not our own. Now things have changed, now we belong. The world is still as uncaring as before, still waiting and watching for it's chance to drag this down into the void. Yet we remain, a few ragtag settlers and a band of fighters with more bravery then brains. Now we are united in one goal: To survive in this harsh world, and forge a future for ourselves.

We come from all walks of life, from soldier to farmer, and everything possible in-between. Our guardians walk our land, some protecting the lost and the weak, while others seek out and eliminate all who could threaten our people. Our merchants and craftsman toil to provide goods for the town, and slowly but surely seek to blow new life into it. We even have mages and scholars who study the aether, seeking to unravel the secrets of the shard, each working towards their own goal.

Whatever the reason for your being here, here is where you've come to belong. You've thrown your lot in with these people, and it's up to you to find your own place. One thing is true no matter whoever you are. This town shall change you and shape your fate, and so to shall you shape it.

Who are the Remnants of Hope? :
Primarily we are the group of adventurers who answered the towns call. We are the protectors and caretakers for this oasis of peace in the harsh and uncaring world of Eorzea. However being adventurer is only the beginning.

You are who you choose to be! Here in the Remnants of Hope you may choose to do and pursue whatever it is that pleases you. Are you a scholar in pursuit of old and forgotten knowledge, coming here seeking to unravel the mystery of the shard? Are you a mercenary who just likes to unwind and relax by fishing in the afternoon.


Whatever it is you desire to do (Within community rules) you may do so! Forge friendships and rivalries with other citizens, and be always prepared to put aside your differences to take up arms to protect your homes.

[Ciceroix]

In addition to in-game events, we also regularly host special events, which includes guild members from all games (GW2, SWTOR, and FFXIV)!


Right now, this includes:


Guildies are called upon to wield their artistic powers to submit their best work that fits the theme of one or more of the following: Haunting, Time, Loyalty! This event is still running until the 24th!


Pick your best in-game apparel to build the funniest/scariest/prettiest costume! This event is also running until the 24th, so there's plenty of time to get your spook on!

[Ciceroix]

The above post about the Halloween and Art contest highlight something i truly wish to talk about as it's honestly one of the things i truly enjoy the most about the Remnants of Hope.

The community itself.

All members play at least one of the games, with several playing 2 or all 3 of them, as well as a few casual games on the side together. Yet we all share the same Team Speak 3 server and belong to the same forums. The reason being no matter what you play or your style of play is we are all one big happy (dysfunctional ) family.

We discuss our favorite games, books, manga, music, and... well you see where this is going. We also have an amazing community set up with a well structured body and an enduring legacy.

Also we have this, our Weekly caption the Picture Contest. I figure i'll share in the fun with you all and show what we are working on and the winner of the contest! We have a weekly riddle i'll try to do this with too!

[Ciceroix]

The winner of this weeks caption contest was: "Why'd this lady give us pumpkins! I told her we need mushrooms or we'll be tiny like this forever!"

Also we are in the midst of a PvE Marathon weekend. Our PvE Department leader created a contest for people to level and for each level gained you get 1k gil. Each milestone level you hit; 10,20,30,40,50, you gain 1 x X k gill. X being the first number in the milestone. There were also rewards for joining FC fate groups, dungeon runs and other social things! Looking forward to seeing more like this in the future!

Also congratulations to our 7 new trial members who've taken their first steps towards becoming full members of our community!

[Solitarythunder]

Hey all!
Just wanted to throw out there I am one of the newest Trial members and I am having a great time so far! Everyone has been super nice and very welcoming!! This was much appreciated after being in some anti social environments as of late!

Thanks!!!!