Welcome to the Order of Twilight. We are a guild for the people. If you've been frustrated in your search for a guild that treats every member with respect and dignity, you've come to the right place. If you've been looking for an active guild with scheduled events for every level range, appealing to a wide variety of playstyles, this is it.  We welcome you to join us in our World of Warcraft chapter on Feathermoon or our Lord of the Rings Online chapter in Landroval.



We strive to be all things to all people. At the same time, we also value and support diversity. We really enjoy World of Warcraft, Lord of the Rings Online, and life in these game worlds. That enjoyment starts at level 1 and keeps going on for years to come. To make sure things keep moving, and everyone feels at home, we have developed four councils.

Each council is led by one or two officers, and is supported by up to three assistants. They are charged with scheduling and leading events, coordinating with other guilds, and providing support and guidance.

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Advanced Encounters The Advanced Encounters Council is dedicated to scheduling and leading instance runs, raids, and anything related to high level content. If raiding dungeons and killing dragons is your thing, our guild is for you.	Fellowship and Lore If roleplaying is what interests you, this is the guild for you. The Fellowship and Lore Council is set up for scheduling and hosting RP and social events, and reaching out to the community to help bring people together.
Growth and Nourishment The Growth and Nourishment Council is dedicated to help and support for all levels, mostly related to PVE, instances, questing, and equipment/finances. If you enjoy helping people and playing alts, this is the right guild for you. This branch is also dedicated to recruitment, and making new members feel welcome.	War Council The War Council is dedicated to the war against the Horde or engaging in Monster Play. If warfare is your thing, our guild is for you. The War Council is a team of members dedicated to scheduling and leading events and coordinating with other guilds in regards to all matters military.

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Order of Twilight was formed out of a desire to be a guild where every member can feel a sense of ownership. We are a guild that is owned, guided, sustained, and defined by our members. We have a GM and officers to help provide inspiration and direction, but ultimately decisions are a collaborative effort.

While the door is always open for members to provide input and direction, not everyone chooses to do so. That's when Zanriel and the rest of the officers come in... to bridge the gap. If any of the leadership is going in a direction that one of our members disagrees with, then it is our sincere hope that any concerns are brought up as soon as possible so they can be dealt with and hopefully remedied in a mutually agreeable way.

The idea is that nobody would choose to leave our guild to form their own. Our hope is that any natural born leaders would find an outlet for their talents with us. We're always on the lookout for volunteers to take charge in various capacities.

Our leaders do not dictate duties. We never demand salutes or rigid protocols. We're just here to help provide an avenue for maximum fun and friendship for as many people as possible.



Promotions are based on a few key things: Desire, maturity, loyalty, participation, and friendliness. Ranks are here to give members goals they can strive for within the guild. They are not intended to make others feel unimportant. Every single member, from Wishmakers to the DreamLord, is valued and respected.

Alt Ranks: We accept every type of playstyle, as well as every type of player, including those who like to play many different characters. It can make roleplaying a bit tricky, but the benefits far outweigh the costs. For that reason, among others, members are allowed to have their alts be the same rank if they choose. In WOW, officer alts are called "Emissaries".

Promotions are done at guild meetings, which take place roughly every 10 days. The only exceptions are "in absentia" promotions and times when a member is inadvertently passed up for promotion during a meeting and they consent to be promoted "through the back door", as it were, without the regular ceremony.

Here is the rank structure:




Wishmakers may be removed from the guild at the DreamLord or DreamGuard's discretion, or on the vote of two or more officers, with no reason given and no due process required.

• This is a probationary rank, with limited access to the Guild Hall.
• In order to keep things clean, and to help us get to know you better, Wishmakers may not have their alts added to the guild. This is one rare case where alts are at a disadvantage with us.

Dreamers may only be removed from the guild for violations of one or more Rules of Conduct, or by a majority vote of the officers. Each case will be considered individually, and will go before the officers for review. No warning is required prior to removal, however, if the case is severe.

Benefits include:

• Ability to have alts added to the guild.
• Granted access to member only areas of the message board.
• Ability to sponsor one wishmaker for promotion a month.
• Access to the Ventrilo voice chat server.
• Ability to suggest (add) events on the Calendar which will show up after being approved.

To become a Dreamer, one must have signed up for, and attended, at least two calendar events, and needs to have been with the guild for at least two weeks and make their intentions known to the guild that they seek a promotion by signing a specified page on the guild hall. One must also seek sponsorship from a current dreamer or higher rank to stand with them during the meeting. If you're eligible for promotion, but scheduling conflicts prevent you from making it to the meeting, you may ask your sponsor to accept your promotion in your absence. This is called an "in absentia promotion" and it only applies to Wishmakers seeking to become Dreamers.






Benefits include:

• The ability to edit public notes.
• Eligible to earn an @orderoftwilight.com e-mail address, but an officer must set the password.
• Eligible to add alts to “Children of Twilight” and “Dawn of Chaos”
• The ability to add events to the Calendar without requiring approval.

The Path to becoming an Idealist:

• Achieved the rank of Dreamer.
• Obtained season 20 or above.
• Demonstrated the desired Personality Traits of an Idealist (Listed Below).
• Complete a council approved path to Idealist (Growth & Nourishment, War Council, Advanced Encounters, or Fellowship & Lore).

Personality Traits:

• Loyal and dedicated.
• Self-reliant (i.e., low maintenance).
• Helpful towards others.
• Sociable and friendly.
• Active in the guild with events, meetings, or grouping.
• Good team players, able to lead or follow.
• Selfless: putting the success of the guild at least on a par with personal goals.

Each of the Four Councils is led by a Visionary, assisted by a handful of members to help with leading and scheduling. The Four Councils are mainly focused on event planning, which can add up to a lot of administrative burden in terms of moving events around to and from the Events board and each respective council board. Then there's checking for conflicts, adding things to the calendar, and reminding people to show up via the Message of the Day.

Another part is providing a group where people in the guild can go to find others who are interested in the same things they are. Everyone has a niche, and we want our members to be able to fill them all without having to constantly hop from guild to guild. We want them to be able to find it all right here!

Because of all the officer type duties that are required of a Council assistant, I decided to make a new rank for it. That gives people a title in-game so that other members can easily locate them. It also gives them a few extra abilities to help them perform their roles more effectively.

Benefits include:

• Moderator privilages on the Events board as well as their respective Council board.
• Access to adding, removing, or editing events on the Calendar.
• Ability to set the guild Message of the Day.
• Ability to send messages to the officer channel in-game.

Since the Pathfinder rank is a pseudo-officer position (junior officer), the screening process will be similar to a full-fledged officer. Someone's performance as a Pathfinder would definitely indicate whether or not they'd be good Visionary material. In that sense, it would make a fairly good proving ground. Pathfinder could be a step between Idealist and Visionary, or it could be the final destination for many members who would like to take a more active role, but who would prefer not to have all the responsibility and burden that comes with being a Visionary.




Emissaries have all the same capabilities as Visionaries. Each Emissary seen is acting as a representative of a specific Visionary, as indicated in their Public Note on the guild roster. In general, it is appropriate to treat that Emissary as being the same person as the Visionary he or she represents, because in essence, that's who it is. An Emissary is an officer's "alt".

This rank only exists for the WOW chapter.



Visionary duties and benefits include:

• Interview prospective guild members and send invites to join.
• Remove Wishmakers from the guild.
• Promote members up to Idealist rank.
• Responsible for posting events on the Calendar.
• Set the Guild Message of the Day.
• Given moderator privilages on the Guild Hall boards.

A Visionary is an officer, and it is a volunteer position. To become a Visionary, one must have achieved the rank of Pathfinder. In addition, a Visionary must have undergone a screening process, which involves expressing desire for the rank, and then answering a series of questions. A Visionary also must have unanimous support from the other Visionaries, as well as the DreamGuard and DreamLord.




Since LOTRO only has 4 in-game ranks, players of that chapter will hold in game ranks per the below:

Wishmaker/Dreamer = Recruit
Idealist/Pathfinder = Member
Visionary = Officer
Dreamlord = Guild Leader


Zanriel can't play all games - he's got a real life as well.  If Zanriel is not actively playing a specific game, he can name an ambassador to hold the position of Guild Leader in that chapter.  The ambassador acts based on Zanriel's vision, confers with Zanriel on issues, and is subject to Zanriel's oversight.



The DreamGuard is able to substitute in the DreamLord's absence, and has all the same powers and responsibilities. The DreamGuard serves as a backup, as well as chief advisor. Under most circumstances, the DreamGuard has the same executive authority as the DreamLord.




The DreamLord reserves veto power on any decisions that are achieved through a vote. The DreamLord also reserves the right to invite, remove, promote, or demote members without prior discussion. And finally, the DreamLord has full administrative access to the Guild Hall and all other features and services available to guild members.




We encourage grouping for the sake of grouping, and giving for the sake of giving. But most of all we encourage friendship and camaraderie. We are loyal to one another and to the guild, but not just for the sake of duty. Our loyalty to the guild is a direct result of the friendships we have formed between each other.

We value freedom, mutual respect, and acceptance. Everyone chooses to adventure in their own way, and we honor that. Some people like to stick to one path, reaching the highest levels of experience in the shortest possible time. Others like to go at a casual pace, sampling several paths. As long as our members are having fun, that's the most we can ask.



Some of us are very skilled at roleplaying. Others are not. Those who are the most skilled might be more likely to receive promotions, and/or recognition for their creativity. But those who are less skilled at the art of roleplaying, or who don't always choose to do so, will not be ostracized for that alone. What's most important is a good attitude. A non-roleplayer with a good attitude is more likely to fit in than a good roleplayer with a bad attitude.



We try to host regular events as often as possible. Sometimes it might just be a promotions ceremony. Other times it might be to raid a dungeon. Ultimately we will be able to host multiple events for various level ranges so that there is always something to take part in. Event attendance is not required, but we do recognize that participation is an excellent way to contribute to the health and fellowship of the guild.



We are always on the lookout for people who yearn for a high quality, well-organized guild, where everyone knows each other and is considered a friend. The more the merrier if they're good folks. We strive to be big enough to be able to run events for all levels.

At the same time, we strive to remain tightly knit, with a sense of familiarity and kinship. We want everyone to feel welcome and involved, both fresh adventurers and battleworn veterans alike.

In other words, we're going for both quality AND quantity, but with a strong emphasis on quality.

We plan to be around for a very long time, always growing, always improving, but never losing sight of what it is that makes us great: our members.