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[Kozgugore]

Those of you who attended the tribe meeting on 30/9/08 will hopefully know what this is all about. For those of you who didn't, however, these are the changes of ranks that have taken place as of September 30, starting from the lowest rank at the top. For an overview of the tutor/trainee system, scroll down to the bottom.

New Blood
Requisite: Be accepted by at least one officer in an IC interview and, additionally, post an application on the forums.
Responsibility: New Blood are the unproven fresh meat of the tribe. They will not be allowed to wear their tabards and upon being accepted, they will be given a tutor to show them the ways of the tribe and orcish culture. After a trial period of an estimated two weeks, the New Bloods will be reviewed and, if deemed worthy by both the officers and his tutor, be given the chance to perform the oath of blood.

Oathbound
Requisite: Undergo the New Blood trial in approximately two weeks and perform the oath of blood.
Responsibility: Oathbound are very much like the common villagers of a town. They're the accepted members of the community, but they haven't shown any of their true worth yet, and are yet to develop themselves in the ranks of the tribe.

At this point, they may choose to take their rank for granted or, like any true orc would, continue their quest for knowledge and strength by seeking out yet another tutor. This time, however, the tutor will instruct the Oathbound in the ways of his own, specific rank. So should the Oathbound choose to become a Nag'Ogar, he will be trained by one. Should he choose to become a Thur'ruk, he will be trained by a Thur’ruk. The same rules as the tutor/trainee system as that of the New Blood rank will remain in effect here, and once the orc is deemed worthy, he will undergo the final test to prove himself. At this point on, orcs will be encouraged to start wearing wolf hats, the symbol of the tribe, as well, and will be allowed to wear the tribe’s tabard.

Nag'Ogar
Requisite: Accepted training from another Nag'Ogar and, once approved, perform the ritual of the Om'riggor.
Responsibility: The Nag'Ogar form the backbone of the tribe. They are considered the proven warriors and no doubt will always be the first to charge straight into battle and show the right example to fellow orcs of what a true, fighting orc looks like.

Rrosh-tul
Requisite: Having served the tribe for a proper deal of time as a Nag'Ogar, and shown both exceptional strength and honour in the field and within the tribe.
Responsibility: The Rrosh-tul are like the centurions of the Horde. They may have the privilege to take the Nag'Ogar under their own command at their own leisure to form small war bands and, for example, go out on a hunt, raid, train orcs or whatever may suit the orc at any given time.

Thur'ruk
Requisite: Accepted training from another Thur'ruk or the Chieftain and, once approved, perform the Rite of Vision.
Responsibility: The Thur'ruk are the long-lost sages and elder of the tribe. Once a small circle of some of the most respected orcs in Clan Redblade, the Thur'ruk served as advisors to the Chieftain and performed most of the rituals required for the clan, and now tribe, in order to preserve the balance between the clan and the spirits. The circle of the Thur'ruk is clouded with a mysterious facade, as only its own members and the Varog'Gor know of the rituals that bind the Thur'ruk so closely together.

Varog'Gor
Requisite: Having made it to either the rank of Nag’Ogar, Rrosh-tul or Thur'ruk, and completing all of the tasks given to them by the Chieftain himself.
Responsibility: The Varog'Gor share the same kind of secrecy the Thur'ruk do when it comes to their inner tasks. For the outside world, however, the Varog'Gor's tasks mostly revolve around being the Chieftain's personal bodyguards and the tribe's most respected warriors. In the Chieftain's absence, they often take it upon themselves to lead the tribe, and practically offer themselves to devote their life to the well-being of the tribe, as they have always done.

True Blood
Requisite: Having been a Rrosh-tul, Thur'ruk or Varog'Gor for a proper amount of time and performing a great deal of service to the tribe.
Responsibility: The True Blood are the orcs who have shown the tribe they were prepared to devote their entire life to the well-being of the tribe for a great deal of time, but have now chosen to step back from their duties and further serve the tribe as a regular member. Although they do not perform any more particular duties, they are expected to be treated with the equal amount of honour as they would have been in their time of service.

High Blade
Requisite: Having made it to either the rank of Rrosh-tul, Thur'ruk or Varog’Gor, and shown a lifetime of service to the tribe.
Responsibility: The High Blades, although their existence is uncommon enough as it is, serve as the second-in-command. These orcs have, very much like the True Blood used to have, constantly devoted their lives to the tribe by organizing events, showing responsibility and showing the will to take over leadership whenever the situation requires it.

Chieftain
Requisite: Only those born a grumpy, little orcling and seen gnawing iron at the age of six can even show the slightest of promise to become a Chieftain.
Responsibility: The Chieftain is, as the name may imply, the orc who is ultimately responsible for the well-being of the tribe. The same responsibilities as any other rank may count for this orc.

Each of the ranks are expected to receive the respect it deserves from fellow orcs accordingly. For example, a good way of showing your respect would be saluting those of higher rank than Oathbound and calling them by their rank name as well.

[Kozgugore]

Tutors/trainees
The most important change is, of course, the tutor/trainee system that serves to encourage orcs to create random RP and take some responsibility into their own hands, as well as simply forming bonds with each other in time.

Tutors:
Orcs may only start becoming tutors to other orcs after they have made it to a higher rank than Oathbound, no matter whether they choose to tutor a New Blood or Oathbound. Tutors may have only three trainees under their wing at a time and should be expected to make some spare time for their trainees at least once or so a week.

During this time, they are expected to show the trainee what it takes to be an orc of the Red Blade. Whether this is through conversation, action or both will be up to the tutor himself to decide. If the tutor is not able to be active in game as much as he is required to, it is advised to decide along with the trainee when the best time would be to meet each other in advance. Remember that both random RP and pre-planned events are the key words here!

The only official requirement is that the tutor gives the trainee at least one task in the trainee's time of service and is there to approve whether or not the trainee is ready for his final test or ritual (if the tutor cannot be there at the exact same time, he will have to let an officer know in advance).

On a final note, if your trainee has been inactive for at least a month, please let an officer in charge know and you will be given clearance to accept a new orc as your trainee (should you have reached the limit of three orcs total). The same counts for the inactive tutor, however. Should you expect to be inactive for a certain time, try to let us, and especially your trainee know!

Trainee:
The trainee's task is to listen and heed to everything his tutor says. And treat him with the respect he demands! Without the approval of a tutor in the end, you will not make any progress whatsoever. Remember that the tutor will be your source of knowledge as you develop your reputation, increase your lore on the tribe, get to know other orcs and, of course, have fun!

An important thing for the trainee to monitor, however, is the activity of both the trainee and the tutor. If you are a trainee and expect to be inactive for a select amount of time, please make sure you let your tutor know in advance. Know that you will be removed from his responsibility, should you inactive for more than a month. New Bloods may be kicked due to inactivity if they have not logged on for more than four months, unless they have given a valid reason in advance.

The same thing should be mentioned for inactive tutors, however. If you find yourself without an active tutor for at least two week, make sure you report so at an officer so it can be solved!


As mentioned before, we hope to create more random RP and more friendships within the tribe with this new approach, as well as let each of the orcs have a taste of a proper chain of command. Don't forgot, however, no matter how much your orc may be scolded or pushed to the limit by your tutor, it's all about having fun and RPing!

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