They cast us out into the dark; we returned as its master.
Overview
The Umbral Advance is a void elf exclusive military RP guild on Moon Guard Alliance. We don’t see a lot of love for our void-touched elves, so we’ve come about to try to change that and expand the void elf community. Our vision for the guild is to create a community inspired by the early developing infrastructure of the Ren’dorei and their place among the Alliance.The Ren’dorei were a group of scholars and those outcast from Silvermoon for their experimentation with Void magic - a magic considered forbidden and dangerous within Thalassian society. After being banished by Grand Magister Rommath, Magister Umbric led these outcasts to continue their research in secrecy, bringing them to the shattered realm infused with Void energy known as Telogrus Rift.There, they were all nearly consumed by the Void, barely saved by the swift intervention of Alleria Windrunner, who had mastered the Void herself. With her help, they learned to control its whispers and harness its power without succumbing to madness. Afterward, the group formally became the Ren’dorei, or “Children of the Void,” and pledged their loyalty to the Alliance, with Umbric serving as their leader and Alleria as their mentor.The Umbral Advance serves as a start-up of a military force representing the Ren’dorei. We look to bring stability and structure to a slowly congregating people, support for those who seek to learn of the void, and unify our people in the name of discipline, defense, and the ascension of the Ren’dorei as a formidable ally to the Alliance.The Umbral Advance operates under the Celestial Guide, a comprehensive charter that defines our origins, philosophy, ranks, divisions, and standards of conduct. It serves as the foundation for our organization to ensure consistency, discipline, and purpose as we grow and strengthen the Ren'dorei's place within the Alliance.
Divisions
Members are able to choose between the three divisions in the guild: Collective of the Dark Star, Bulwark of the Umbral Crown, and Diocese of the Silent Halo. Due to the structure of the hierarchy, members will only be able to select one of the three divisions to avoid cross-over of their reporting commanders. However, should their direct report not be present, the highest ranking member available is acting commander as per the established hierarchy.Promotions are based on merit, length of activity, participation points and contribution to the guild's objectives. One point towards progression is rewarded per guild event attendance.Guild objectives are any RP that involves active participation in the guild's story (per officer discretion). Some examples of this are:
• Attending guild events
• Pursuing special guild story narratives
• Actively participating in community events such as Conquest as a representative of the guild
Bulwark of the Umbral Crown
Comprised of our frontline soldiers, rangers, tacticians, and scouts, members of the Bulwark form the martial backbone of the Umbral Advance. They are trained in both traditional and void-augmented warfare.
Collective of the Dark Star
Arcanists, locus researchers, and voidweavers collaborate under the Collective of the Dark Star. Together, they uncover the mysteries of the Void, research artifacts, and deploy advanced magic in support of the field.
Diocese of the Silent Halo
The Diocese of the Silent Halo is made up of shadow menders and supportive personnel. They tend to wounds both physical, mental, and spiritual as well as maintain the Advance's morale and balance.
Promotion Progression Structure
Members
Recruit - A member who has yet to undertake the Oath of the Advance
Null Specialist - 1 | Active Member | Standard PromotionDusk Adept - 5 | Active Member | Standard Promotion
Dusk Sergeant - 10 | Active Member | Standard Promotion
Dusk Warden - 20 | Active Member | Standard PromotionIC Leaders
Abyssal Ensign - 30 | Promotion Application | Promotion Board Pre Req. | Basic Training Attendance
Abyssal Lieutenant - 50 | Promotion Application | Abyssal Ensign Pre Req. | Promotion Board Pre Req.
Abyssal Captain - 75 | Promotion Application | Abyssal Lieutenant Pre Req. | Promotion Board Pre Req.Veil Marshal - 100 | Active Member | Abyssal Captain Pre Req. | Host an Event | Promotion Board Pre Req.The Veiled Court - Those who have given themselves to the Umbral Advance find themselves at the heart of the organization, the Veiled Court. Those residing within the court are tasked with the duties effective to the operation of the Advance as a whole. Leaders serving as figureheads for each division will be brought into the Veiled Court to serve as advisors to the Ranger Lady, Kisara Umbraveil, and the Veiled Lady, Nareth Umbraveil.
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Command Structure
Battalion Commander [Vacant]
Bn: Crownwatch
Rank: Veil Marshal
Reports to: Veil Knight-Commander
Duties: Battalion Commanders serve as key leaders within the Bulwark of the Umbral Crown. Acting with autonomy, they are assigned with the duty to maintain Battalion effectiveness through teamwork with a designated team of Officers.
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Company Commander - A/Lt. Vrathin Nightbinder
Bn: Crownwatch
Rank: Abyssal Lieutenant
Reports to: Battalion Commander
Duties: An Abyssal Lieutenant who commands a company of Ren'dorei in coordination with battalion orders. They provide leadership, order, and ensure successful resolution of mission objectives.
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Platoon Commander [Vacant]
Bn: Crownwatch
Rank: Abyssal Ensign
Reports to: Company Commander
Duties: Platoon Commanders serve to delegate orders given by the Company Commander. They ensure the effective execution of mission objectives while maintaining morale for Ren'dorei forces.
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Squad Leader [Vacant]
Bn: Crownwatch
Rank: Dusk Sergeant
Reports to: Platoon Commander & Company Commander
Duties: Squad Leaders serve to delegate orders given by Platoon Commanders, and Company Commanders. Their primary goal is the motivation of Ren'dorei forces to complete mission goals in a way to minimize casualties to ones squad.
Auxiliary Roles
Keeper of the Umbral Leash - Amorldan Sunstriker
Bn: Crownwatch
Rank: Abyssal Lieutenant
Reports to: Umbral Knight-Commander
Duties: The Keeper of the Umbral Leash is charged in maintaining the overall stable of the Umbral Advance. Tasked with breaking beasts too advanced for the Stable Hands, this role serves as the head of the Stables, executing training regiments, feedings, and overall maintenance. This role is HIGHLY prone to being bitten, it is highly encouraged that one who pursues this role keep resilience, patience, and mastery of the void at the precipice of ones mind.
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Stable Hand [Vacant]
Bn: Crownwatch
Rank: Dusk Warden
Reports to: Keeper of the Umbral Leash
Duties: Stable Hands of the Umbral Advance work closely with the beasts of the Guild, tending to the needs and trainings of each beast to maintain effectiveness of their assigned task. This role is prone to being bitten, it is highly encouraged that one who pursues this role keep resilience, patience, and mastery of the void at the precipice of ones mind. A Stable Hand of the Umbral Advance is a highly prestigious position, additionally, it comes with permanent honors after time in service.---------------------------------------
Logistics Officer [Vacant]
BN: Crownwatch
Rank: Abyssal Lieutenant
Reports to: Battalion Commander
Duties: An Abyssal Lieutenant responsible for forecasting supplies, authorizing equipment, and resources essential to operations. Coordinating transport, and ensuring long term readiness in accordance with objectives designated by the Veiled Court.
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Quartermaster [Vacant]
BN: Crownwatch
Rank: Dusk Warden
Reports to: Battalion Commander
Duties: A Dusk Warden responsible for equipment distribution, coordinating inventories, and battlefield provisioning.
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Bn: Crownwatch
Rank: Abyssal Lieutenant
Reports to: Battalion Commander
Duties: Abyssal Lieutenants serving in the role of a Training Officer are responsible for working with Instructors to assess readiness, remediate weaknesses, and improve upon solid foundations in the categories of martial/ranged combat, and scouting. Training Officers are responsible for creating and distributing curriculum to Instructors.
((OOC Note: This role comes with the recurring event, Basic Training!))
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Instructor [Vacant]
Bn: Crownwatch
Rank: Dusk Warden
Reports to: Training Officer
Duties: Instructors often work as a team, reporting directly to the Training Officer any issues that may need remediation within the Battalion. Instructors serve as the example of what the Umbral Advance looks for in its militant division. Responsible for direct, hands on, training with subsequent ranks.
((OOC Note: This role comes with the recurring event, Basic Training!))
Warweavers
Chief Warweaver [Vacant]
Wings: Warweaving
Rank: Abyssal Captain
Reports to: Umbral Astromancer/Nethermancer
Duties: An Abyssal Captain who commands the weaving of Void and arcane magics in battle. The Chief Warweaver oversees the tactical deployment of battle magi, commanding defensive and offensive forces at the front lines. They are responsible for maintaining discipline with the use of void magic, standing as a mediator between chaos and control.Minister of Warweaving [Vacant]
Wings: Warweaving
Rank: Abyssal Lieutenant
Reports to: Chief Warweaver
Duties: An Abyssal Lieutenant who assists the Chief Warweaver in organizing spellcasters and battle-mages. The Minister of Warweaving coordinates formations and the execution of combined spellwork. They oversee the training of apprentice magi in synchronized casting, shielding tactics, and controlled deployment of Void magic. In battle, they act as both strategist and coordinator.Warweaver Squadron Captain [Vacant]
Wings: Warweaving
Rank: Abyssal Ensign
Reports to: Minister of Warweaving
Duties: Warweavers comprise the main corps of battle magi. Serving in the role of Squadron Captain, one would oversee a company of Warweavers. Working within a structure beneath the Minister of Warweaving, this role is crucial in achieving mission objectives.Warweaver Squadron Leader - Vor'danis Riftdancer
Wings: Warweaving
Rank: Dusk Warden
Reports to: Warweaver Squadron Captain
Duties: Warweavers comprise the main corps of battle magi. Serving in the role of Squadron Leader, one would oversee the workings of a Squadron of Warweavers. Working within a structure beneath the Squadron Captain, this role is crucial in achieving mission objectives.Warweaver
Wings: Warweaving
Rank: Null Specialist - Dusk Sergeant
Reports to: Warweaver Squadron Leader
Duties: Warweavers comprise the main corps of battle magi. Reinforcing allies through enchantments, disrupting enemy formations with controlled spellwork, and stabilization of errant magics. Working within a structure beneath the Squadron Leader, this role is crucial in achieving mission objectives.
Structure
Chief Locus Officer
Wings: Locus
Rank: Abyssal Capitan :cptngem:
Reports to: Umbral Astromancer/Nethermancer
Duties: An Abyssal Captain who oversees the study and application of the Void. They safeguard research and direct its use within the Advance, ensuring that all experimentation adheres to current containment requirements and that discoveries are used with discipline rather than recklessness. They coordinate with scholars and field researchers to turn their findings into practical void (or other magic?) strategy, including weaponry, wards, and defenses alike. Their command extends over Locus Researchers and curators.
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Chief Engineer
Wings: Artifice
Rank: Abyssal Capitan :cptngem:
Reports to: Umbral Astromancer/Nethermancer
Duties: An Abyssal Captain responsible for design, construction, and maintenance of fortifications and war-machines. The Chief Engineer oversees all forms of magical and mechanical innovations within the Umbral Advance. They supervise artificers, enchanters, and field technicians in the creation of constructs, defensive barriers, and weapon enhancements.
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Minister of Locus - A/Lt. Acanastra Silvergleam
Wings: Locus
Rank: Abyssal Lieutenant :ltgem:
Reports to: Chief Locus Officer
Duties: An Abyssal Lieutenant serving under the Chief Locus Officer. The Minister of Locus assists in directing research of the Void’s nature, properties, and influence. They ensure that experiments are conducted with safety protocols and that documentation is accurate and discreet. They act as a liaison between scholars and field researchers, translating theoretical studies into usable applications- whether for defense, offense, or other means of addressing Void-related incidents.
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Minister of Engineering
Wings: Artifice
Rank: Abyssal Lieutenant :ltgem:
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Duties: An Abyssal Lieutenant tasked with supervising engineering projects and overseeing logistics of construction. The Minister of Engineering manages teams of artificers and technicians in the assembly and upkeep of mechanical craft and void-infused mechanisms. They coordinate resources between the field and laboratory and act as the Chief Engineer’s right hand. They bridge together design and deployment to bring the Advance’s innovations from blueprint to battlefield.
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Conservator of Knowledge
Wings: Locus
Rank: Abyssal Ensign :ensigngem:
Reports To: Minister of Locus
Duties: An Abyssal Ensign who preserves lore, doctrines, and research findings, safeguarding written works, and maintenance of archives. The Conservator of Knowledge is responsible for ensuring the curation of all discoveries and documents within the Locus are properly recorded, protected, and accessible to authorized personnel. They oversee transcription and translation of ancient texts, catalog magical phenomena, and maintain the organization of the Advance’s archives.
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Head Archavist
Wings: Locus
Rank: Abyssal Ensign :ensigngem:
Reports to: Minister of Locus
Duties: An Abyssal Ensign responsible for cataloging and organizing the Advance’s vast stores of records. They ensure accessibility and accuracy of historical and operational data. The Head Archivist supervises the recordkeepers and scribes, implements standardized filing and preservation methods, and audits the documents that are curated within the Collective.
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Conservator of Relics
Wings: Locus
Rank: Abyssal Ensign :ensigngem:
Reports to: Minister of Locus
Duties: An Abyssal Ensign who secures, studies, and catalogs relics recovered from campaigns. They determine their potential for use, preservation, or containment. The Conservator of Relics coordinates with researchers and field agents to ensure proper handling procedures are followed and that dangerous or unidentified artifacts are documented and stored safely.
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Researcher
Wings: Locus, Artifice
Rank: Dusk Warden :Wardengemmin:
Reports to: Minister of Locus or Chief Engineer
Duties: A Dusk Warden who directs experiments and inquiries into arcane, void, and martial studies. They lead research teams in pursuit of advancement and discovery. Researchers often specialize in specific fields ranging from spell theory and artifact development to tactical application, their contributions supporting the Advance’s growth and development as an organization.
Structure
Diocese Overseer (3)
Branch: Administration, Foreign Affairs, Morale
Rank: Veil Marshal :marshallgem:
Reports to: Umbral Ecclesiarch
Duties: Abyssal Captains who guides the Diocese of the Silent Halo, overseeing rites, spiritual order, and doctrine. Overseers are limited to one per branch, and may hold additional duties as needed.
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Logistics Officer
Branch: Administration
Rank: Abyssal Captain :cptngem:
Reports to: Diocese Overseer
Duties: An Abyssal Captain responsible for supplies, equipment, and resources essential to operations. Coordinating inventories, and battlefield provisioning.
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Ambassador of the Umbral Advance
Branch: Foreign Affairs
Rank: Abyssal Captain :cptngem:
Duties: Oversee Emissaries for designated region, curate and communicate reports from emissaries to leadership, dispel misconceptions of the Ren'dorei while representing their philosophy and heritage.
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Morale Officer
Branch: Morale
Rank: Abyssal Captain :cptngem:
Duties: An Abyssal Captain charged with maintaining esprit de corps and wellbeing within the guild. They promote unity through ceremonies, recognition, and counsel.
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Treasurer
Branch: Administration
Rank: Abyssal Lieutenant :ltgem:
Reports to: Diocese Overseer
Duties: An Abyssal Lieutenant who manages the guild’s finances and ensures stability. They provide reports to the Veiled Court on budgetary matters.
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Instructor of Conduct
Branch: Administration
Rank: Abyssal Ensign :ensigngem:
Reports to: Diocese Overseer
Duties: An Abyssal Ensign who enforces guild code of conduct and trains recruits in proper discipline. They act as both counselor and corrective officer.
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Deputy Treasurer
Branch: Administration
Rank: Abyssal Ensign :ensigngem:
Reports to: Treasurer
Duties: An Abyssal Ensign who supports the Treasurer in all financial duties. They assume delegated responsibilities as needed.
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Emissary of the Umbral Advance
Branch: Foreign Affairs
Rank: Abyssal Ensign :ensigngem:
Reports to: Ambassador of the Umbral Advance
Duties: Attend diplomatic meetings on behalf of the Umbral Advance, dispel misconceptions of the Ren'dorei, report requests or inquiries regarding terms of cooperation or shared campaigns to leadership, maintain correspondence with allied representatives and keep the Advance informed of shifting political power, potential threats, or opportunities.
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Chirurgeon
Branch: Morale
Rank: Dusk Warden :Wardengemmin:
Reports to: Morale Officer
Duties: A Dusk Warden who provides battlefield medical care and surgical expertise. They oversee the tending of wounds, maladies, and long-term recovery.
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Counselor
Branch: Morale
Rank: Dusk Sergeant :sgt:
Reports to: Morale Officer
Duties: A Dusk Sergeant who offers personnel guidance and mediates disputes within the Advance.
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