>> What Ranks are available? <<
There are six unique ranks within Stone and Steel listed below.

Once you've met the requirements for the next rank you may ask the Dwarf Lord for a promotion. After your claim has been verified, a ceremony to recognize your achievement will be held that weekend.

Please note that donations to the guild vault will only be accepted at the end of the month.

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	Requirements (Each of these requirements must be met before asking to be promoted)
	Dwarf Lord (Dwarf Lady)	Thane (Thaness)	Greatbeard (Greatbraid)	Longbeard (Longbraid)	Clansman (Clanswoman)	Beardling (Braidling)
RP Name:	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	- must have an appropriate name, click here for suggestions.
Submit Application:	-	-	-	-	-	Aye	- submit a satisfactory application in the Beardlings Barracks.
Beardling Vote Passed:	-	-	-	-	Aye	-	- pass the vote with 50% or more "Aye" votes.
Swear an Oath:	-	-	-	-	Aye	-	- swear an oath upon the Stone and Steel Oathstone.
Member of the guild for:	1 year	30 days	30 days	1 year	30 days	0 days	- verified by a Thane or Dwarf Lord.
Have one Adventuring, Crafting, or Diplomacy level of:	1	1	55	1	1	1	- verified by a Thane or Dwarf Lord.
Guild Events Attended:	50	25	15	10	1	-	- verified by a Thane or Dwarf Lord.
Grudges Settled:	10	5	2	1	-	-	- screenshot posted in the Last Lantern Inn.
Rare Monsters Slain (solo and appropriate level):	10	5	2	1	-	-	- screenshot posted in the Last Lantern Inn.
News Item, Stories Told or Video:	5	2	2	1	-	-	- uploaded to YouTube or post made in The Foamymug.
Items Donated (up to two Rare per meeting):	30	30	20	10	-	-	- verified by a Thane or Dwarf Lord.
Months Paid for the Website / Vent Server / Forums:	12	-	-	-	-	-	- verified by the Website Administrator.
Resources Donated:	200	150	100	50	-	-	- verified by a Thane or Dwarf Lord.
Gold Donated:	50	20	10	5	-	-	- verified by a Thane or Dwarf Lord.
Events Lead:	10	5	-	-	-	-	- verified by a Thane or Dwarf Lord.
Dwarfs or Gnomes Recruited:	5	2	-	-	-	-	- verified by a Thane or Dwarf Lord.
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	Privileges (Here are the benefits you'll receive once promoted)
	Dwarf Lord (Dwarf Lady)	Thane (Thaness)	Greatbeard (Greatbraid)	Longbeard (Longbraid)	Clansman (Clanswoman)	Beardling (Braidling)
Guild Chat:
Alliance Chat:					-	-
Officer Chat:			-	-	-	-
Vent Server Access:						-
Vote:						-
Emblem:						-
Item Withdrawal:
Resource Withdrawal:						-
Gold Withdrawal:				-	-	-
Invite:			-	-	-	-
Remove:			-	-	-	-
Promote:		-	-	-	-	-
Forum Moderator:		-	-	-	-	-
Special Barracks Medal:	-	-		-	-	-	- based on maxed adventuring, crafting or diplomacy.
Character Profile Page:						-
Special Forum Title:			-	-	-	-
Upper Halls of Mount Glander:
Lower Halls of Mount Glander:						-
Ancestor Underhalls:					-	-
Throne of the Dwarf Lord:			-	-	-	-
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	Duties (These are your responsibilities. Failure to meet them will result in demotion or removal from the guild)
	Dwarf Lord (Dwarf Lady)	Thane (Thaness)	Greatbeard (Greatbraid)	Longbeard (Longbraid)	Clansman (Clanswoman)	Beardling (Braidling)
Adhere to the Code of Conduct:
Enforce the Code of Conduct:			-	-	-	-
Field recruitment inquiries and perform guild invites:			-	-	-	-
Create and lead one guild event (either PvE/PvP) per month:			-	-	-	-
Manage the guild's resources and vault:			-	-	-	-
Bring anonymous guild member concerns to the Dwarf Lord's attention:	-		-	-	-	-
Handle issues brought forth by the Thanes:		-	-	-	-	-
Maintain a guild website or forum:		-	-	-	-	-
Raise funds needed to purchase a guild charter, guild emblem, and guildhall:		-	-	-	-	-
Responsible for accomplishing the goals of the guild as mentioned above:		-	-	-	-	-

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 >> What is the Guild Achievement System? <<
The Stone and Steel achievement system is how member advance through the ranks of the guild. A member must accomplish certain achievements before they can be promoted. For example, in order to advance to the rank of "Longbeard" or "Longbraid" (for the lasses), a member must attend at least 10 guild events. Progress is tracked in the Barracks Member List, and once a Character Profile Page is created for you, progress bars will give a a visual display of progress towards meeting the requirement for the next rank. Below is a list of the possible achievements and the title that goes along with it. You can choose whichever title you want for your Character Profile Page, provided that you have reached the maximum level in that achievement.

Description	Achievement	Points	Titles
Duration of Membership:		0 / 365	"The Venerable"
Adventuring Skill:		0 / 55	"The Champion"
Crafting Skill:		0 / 55	"The Masterful"
Diplomacy Skill:		0 / 55	"The Perceptive"
Dwarves or Gnomes Recruited:		0 / 5	"The Motivator"
Events Lead:		0 /10	"The Warlord"
Dungeons:		0 / 25	"The Spelunker"
Meetings Attended:		0 / 10	"The Loyal"
Duels Completed:		0 / 5	"The Stout"
Harvesting Events Attended:		0 / 5	"The Hoarder"
Roleplaying Events Attended:		0 / 5	"The Noble"
Grudges Settled:		0 / 10	"The Grudge Bearer"
Rare Monsters Slain:		0 / 10	"The Slayer"
Stories, Videos or News Items:		0 / 5	"The Story Teller"
Homes Built:		0 / 1	"The Hearthstone"
Months Paid for the Website:		0 / 12	"The Care Taker"
Items Donated:		0 / 30	"The Treasure Hunter"
Resources Donated:		0 / 200	"The Resourceful"
Gold Donated:		0 / 50	"The Generous"

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>> What server are we on? <<
Stone and Steel is currently playing Vanguard: Saga of Heroes and can be found on the Telon server during evenings and weekends of the EST-PST time zones. Tyoe "/who all Stone & Steel" (without the quotation marks) to see which of us are online at the moment.

>> What is the Guild's Policy on Alternate Characters? <<
It is our firm belief that alternate characters can hurt guild camaraderie by distracting members away from your main character's persona. It has also been found that alternate characters tend to divert a guild's time and resources away from main characters, causing mains to never really reach their full potential as powerful characters. For these two reasons, alternate character have been frowned upon in previous games. However, we have decided to accommodate those who have more time and would like to play another character in order to contribute to the guild:

1) You may have up to three characters guilded.
2) Your main character must be level 40 before you can have your third character guilded.
3) You must note your main character's name in the public notes section of your alternate characters.
4) Main characters in attendance for guild events will be given first consideration when dividing up treasure.
5) You must be granted permission by the Dwarf Lord to have your alternate character guilded. Requests may be denied.
 

>> What are the Vent Server Rules? <<
In the past, Stone and Steel has adopted a no-voice chat policy as we believe it hurts roleplaying and immersiveness. However, the user interface for Darkfall and open-PvP environment have prompted us re-evaluate our position. Thus, we have set up a Ventrilo Server and come up with a set of rules for its use:

1) No profanity, yelling, insults or complaining.
2) Required use for organized guild events.
3) You only have to listen unless you are leading or a designated scout.
4) During guild events chat is limited to orders and warnings of incoming.
5) There will be one channel for guild events and another for general use.

These rules will be strictly enforced. The first infraction will receive a warning. The second will result in being muted. Continued infractions will result in guild removal.

To download Ventrilo, our preferred voice chat program, click here.

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>> How do I Make Everyone in Vent Have the Same Volume? <<

1. Start Ventrilo...
2. Click SETUP ---> Check USE DIRECT SOUND ---> Click SFX ---> Click COMPRESSOR ---> Click ADD
3. Double click COMPRESSOR in the "Current" box.
-- Set "Gain" between 10 to 15.
-- Set "Attack" to 0.01
-- Set "Release" to 500
-- Set "Threshold" to -30
-- Set "Ratio" to 100
-- Set "Pre Delay" to 4.0
 

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>> The Age of Enchantment <<
In the twilight of the first age, on the world known as Norrath, the Dwarven god, Brell, makes the guild's first home. A mighty Dwarven citadel carved into the mountain's side, named Kaladim, becomes home to many proud and determined Dwarfs. For many, it is a time of amazement and wonder, with much to see and to do. While the world in which these Dwarfs inhabit is rich with adventure, it is also wrought with peril. Numerous camps of hostile goblins encroach on the Dwarfs' city, and scores of undead rise up and take hold of part of their land. It is during this time that the call from Brell reaches the ears of a young Dwarf in the hills of Butcherblock Mountains...

June 1999: Everquest

The guild "Champions of Brell" is conceptualized by Warfield Goblincleaver for the game of Everquest. While only Dwarven Clerics, Paladins, and Warriors were allowed to join, a Gnome Magician, named Xdibik Terremotto assisted in the creation of the guild. Guild creation at this time required ten players to email the game developers, providing their character's name and guild which they wanted to help found. The guild creation process took over six weeks to complete.

August 1999: Everquest

After numerous requests to Everquest Game Master, the guild "Champions of Brell" is formed in Everquest on the Bertoxxulous server. Of those founding members, only two survived. These two are known as Warfield Goblincleaver and Dator Sojat. Warfield begins recruiting Dwarfs to fight in the Goblin Wars against Clan Runnyeye, the fiercest known Goblin tribe at the time and the Champions of Brell become renown on the server for both their teamwork and exceptional roleplaying.

June 2000: Everquest

In an effort to relieve the overcrowding conditions on the Bertoxxulous server, Verant conducts a server split. Veteran member, Dragdar Dragonblood, moves to the newly created 7th Hammer server with a couple of members and requests assistance from Warfield Goblincleaver to form a Champions of Brell guild on this new server. Under Dragdar's leadership, membership swells to over 130 members.

July 2000: Everquest

A second attempt to address overcrowding on Bertoxxulous is performed by Verant. Disenchanted with the greed and hostility of the server populace, Warfield leads over half the remaining guild members to the new Terris Thule server, leaving Martyr Firestorm in charge of the Bertoxxulous server guild with a handful of dedicated members. Under Martyr's leadership and with the council of the Great Beards who remained behind, many great Dwarfs and Gnomes rally to the Champions of Brell banner and the Champions of Brell's glory on Bertoxxulous is restored.

February 2001: Everquest

In order to meet the increasing challenges of Everquest, other races are permitted as ambassadors to the Terris Thule guild. While good folk, the spirit of the guild is lost with the inclusion of other races. Warfield seeks a new home for the guild and finds an alliance of Dwarven guilds awaiting Shadowbane, called the Mithril Alliance.

April 2001: Everquest

In preparation for Shadowbane, the Terris Thule guild was disbanded in Everquest on the docks of Butcherblock. It is here that Warfield sets sail on the last ship to leave the lands of Norrath and the Champions' community gathered together in anticipation of new lands under the name Champions of Thurin. A new guildhall and barracks is unveiled. Recruitment of initiates begins. Several stout-hearted Dwarven Crusaders and Prelates enlist and await the release of Shadowbane with great anticipation. The guildhall is bustling with activity during this time and many discussions are held about the direction of the guild and plans for Shadowbane.

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>> The Age of Frozen Ale <<
Restless while awaiting a new world to open, the Dwarfs from Norrath prepare to move to the northern realm of Midgard. It is a cold, harsh, and desolate place, much too cold to properly brew and store ale. A strong contingent of Dwarfs is left behind to safeguard the old world, but many others make the journey to Midgard looking for new adventures. For some, the desolation proved too much to bear and with the lack of ale, many grew dark and grim, even by Dwarven standards. Craving a good mug of ale and to once again look upon the halls of Kaladim, these Dwarfs make the journey back to Norrath. Those who remained made their home in the small Dwarven town of Haggerfel, located in the snowy hills of Midgard, and swore to fend of invasions led by the Men from Albion and the Fey creatures from Hibernia.

October 2001: Dark Age of Camelot

During the wait for Shadowbane, the formation of the Champions of Haggerfel in the newly released Dark Age of Camelot on the Percival server occurs. During this time, the Champions of Haggerfel fight with grim determination and advance to become one of the top three guilds in Midgard's realm point standings, and remained in the top ten server-wide for almost a year. A feat unequalled by any other race-restricted guild on the Percival server to date.

February 2002: Everquest

Leadership of the guild on the Bertoxxulous server is given to Axefixer. Shortly after, the decision to allow all races and classes into the guild is made.

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>> The Age of Broken Anvils <<
The dawn of a new age finally arrives. At long last, the world in which the Dwarfs had hoped to build their new home was upon them! The Dwarven god, Thurin, begins to summon his creations to this new world and the call was made to the five Dwarven Holds. With great anticipation, the Champions of Thurin proudly arrived in the greatest number. It was these five Dwarven Holds that forged the second Mithril Alliance (the first being formed by two guilds in Norrath years before). Something was not right however, the desolation was far greater than in Midgard and the mountains were unstable and thus, uninhabitable. The influence of the roofless folk on the Dwarfs of allied Holds began to take its toll. During this short period of time, a great number of Dwarfs were swallowed up by the void, with most of the Champions of Thurin willingly casting themselves into the immense chasm. Very few allied Dwarfs stayed behind, but those that did fought valiantly until they too cast themselves into the void or joined the roofless armies that offered them a home.

October 2002: Shadowbane

Shadowbane beta test begins and the formation of the Champions of Thurin is finally achieved. Unfortunately, the beta test was disappointing and the dream of a Dwarven nation was never realized at release. For various reasons, interest in Dark Age of Camelot declined shortly after this experience. Some returned to Everquest, and most took a break from gaming and wait until something better comes along.

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>> The Age of the Four Winds <<
Travel-weary, and looking back upon their experiences, the Dwarfs decide which path they must walk. Some delve deep into the mountains to begin a long sleep, dreaming of what was and what will be. Others return to Norrath, trying to recapture that lost feeling of enchantment. Others still, return to Midgard, trying in earnest to brew ale able to weather such harsh conditions. While this age has spread the Dwarfs across the worlds, they listen carefully, above the howling of the four winds, for the drums and horns of Mount Glander to call them home.

January 2003: Everquest

Axefixer disbands the Champions of Brell on the Bertoxxulous server due to a lack of interest.

April 2003: Dark Age of Camelot

Warfield hands over control of the Champions of Haggerfel guild on the Percival server in Dark Age of Camelot to Brodder Foamymugs. Soon after, Warfield retires from Dark Age of Camelot after a relentless defense of Midgard's frontiers.

May 2003: Everquest

At the request of some veteran members, the guild is reformed in Everquest on the Maelin Starpyre server. Warfield reactivates his account to assist with the reformation and leaves shortly afterwards. Leadership of the guild is given to Sibo Stormaxe.

October 2003: Everquest

Dragdar Dragonblood retires from Everquest and leaves Thorvyn Thunderfist in charge of the Champions of Brell on the 7th Hammer server.

October 2003: Everquest

Warfield returns to Everquest to find that the guild has been changed to include races and classes not previously allowed and moves to resume control of the guild and return it to Dwarf and Gnome only.

November 2003: Everquest

A new guild under the leadership of Sibo Stormaxe is formed called Knights of the Underfoot. Control of the Champions of Brell is returned to Warfield Goblincleaver.

January 2004: Waiting...

The guild awaits the release of upcoming MMORPG titles such as EverQuest 2, World of Warcraft, Warhammer Online and Middle Earth online. The decision is made to rename the guild to Stone and Steel.

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>> The Age of Fool's Gold <<
The blustering of the Four Winds dies down, replaced by the sound of thunderous horns. A gathering of Dwarfs under the new banner of Stone and Steel prepares to set sail to new lands. Crates of armor, weapons and supplies are packed and brought aboard. The Dwarfs move onto the vast ship which has set its course for the rich shores of Azeroth, home to the mighty stronghold of Ironforge. The dawn of a new age is seemingly upon them, could this be the Golden Age of the Dwarfs? Unfortunately this was not to be the case. Due of the lack of substance in the Azeroth, this Age has been named The Age of Fool's Gold . While many great accomplishments were achieved by the Dwarfs of Stone and Steel during their stay, it turned out that Azeroth was shiny on the outside, but hollow on the inside.

November 2004: World of Warcraft

The Dwarfs of Stone and Steel, lead by Warfield Goblincleaver, decide to make World of Warcraft their next home. It is decided by way of vote to permit Gnome Mages to join the ranks of Stone and Steel.

April 2005: World of Warcraft

After a week long vote is held, it is decided to permit Gnome Warlocks to join the guild.

July 2005: World of Warcraft

Another vote was held, this time to allow Gnome Rogues and Warriors to join the guild.

November 2005: World of Warcraft

Grint Underfoot is named Thane of Stone and Steel and is successful, where others have failed, in creating an alliance with two other guilds to conquer Molten Core and slay the black Dragon, Onyxia.

December 2005: World of Warcraft

After three months of intense fighting against the Horde, Warfield Goblincleaver is promoted to Grand Marshal of the Alliance. He returns to the Hold bearing a mighty axe as reward.

March 2006: World of Warcraft

An alliance lead by Thane Grint slays Ragnaros, the titan of fire, in Molten Core!

May 2006: World of Warcraft

After a long campaign against the Horde, Hardolmer becomes Grand Marshal of the Alliance. He returns to Ironforge bearing a mighty axe as his reward.

July 2006: World of Warcraft

An alliance lead by Thanes Grint and Gathul slay Blackwing Lair's lord Nefarian!

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>> The Age of Exploration <<
With interest in Azeroth waning and spurred on by a desire to explore new worlds, parties of adventurous Dwarfs set out in a flurry of exploration. Many worlds are discovered, such as the shores of Stormreach (DDO), Norrath (EQ2), Middle Earth (LotRO Beta), and Telon (Vanguard).

February 2006: Dungeon & Dragons Online

A small group of Dwarfs, lead by Warfield Goblincleaver, take a break from World of Warcraft and head to Dungeons & Dragons Online to reinvigorate their roleplaying experience on the Thelanis (RP) server.

March 2006: Dungeon & Dragons Online

After spending only a month exploring this port town and surrounding area, it was felt that the world didn't have enough to offer the adventurous Dwarfs of Stone and Steel. So it was decided to pack our gear and head home, offering to take new Dwarfs we met along the way with us,

August 2006: Everquest 2

With a desire for exploration still burning fiercely in their hearts, a band of Dwarfs head back to the lands of Norrath in hopes of rekindling the Age of Enchantment on the Venekor (RP/PvP) server.

September 2006: Everquest 2

The lands of Norrath had changed much. Established bands of thugs with powerful weapons and armor challenged the might of Stone and Steel daily. Many battles were fought and won, but just as many were lost. Few Dwarfs remained in a war of attrition, and just as the Dwarfs began to grow in power, it was decided that there were just too few left to continue the fight and the Dwarfs once again headed home.

December 2006: Lord of the Rings Online

Word had reached the adventurous Dwarfs of Stone and Steel that a portal to the fabled lands of Middle Earth had opened up. This was just too great an opportunity to pass up, so parties of Dwarfs traveled through the portal to see this fabled land first hand, up close and personal during the beta stress test.

January 2007: Lord of the Rings Online

After exploring the lands of Middle Earth for nearly a month, the Dwarfs grew restless. There was not much to see and exploring the land in its entirety took almost no time at all. In addition to this, battle-hardened Dwarfs found little to fight for. Perhaps it was this lasting peace and the discovery that they were not truly needed there that made them decide to leave and not return..

February 2007: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

Creators of the world in the Age of Enchantment have returned to forge a new world similar to Norrath. The desire to recreate that time of wonder ever burns in the hearts of the oldest Dwarfs. It was these few that decided to take the portal to Telon on the Florendyl (RP) server. Warfield decides to remain in his throne room for this adventure, thoroughly unsatisfied with recent past adventures and tiring of all the travel. Longbeard Halamur takes up the role of Thane and guides the Dwarfs through the lands of Telon.

April 2007: World of Warcraft

Activity in Azeroth has dwindled down to nothing. Many Dwarfs have packed their bags and left the shores in search of something more. A few Dwarfs remain behind or go their separate ways, waiting for the call of the warhorns to summon them to the next battle.

July 2007: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

Frequent earthquakes rock the world and knock folks unconscious. Telon's instability not just frustrating to the Dwarfs, but to all who travel there. Dwarfs who persevere soon find out that the lands of Telon are sparse and little awaits accomplished adventurers. As a result, almost all the Dwarfs who set out initially have left the lands.

July 2007: Dark Age of Camelot

Dwarfs longing for battle return to Midgard, lead by Longbeard Baldaran. Warfield again decides to remain in his throne room for this adventure.

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>> The Golden Age of the Dwarfs <<
Wandering Dwarfs finally return to the lands of their ancestors. A proper home for the Dwarfs perhaps? Only time will tell.

>> Age of Re-Exploration <<
The long slumber of the Dwarfs deep within the earth lasted nearly a year and a half before Warfield is roused by a divine vision of worlds past explored...