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Kingdom Name: The Empire of Xeilias
Settlement Name: New Kirke
Chartered Company Names:
*Pax Fidelis (Administrative and RP)
*The Stalwart Shields (Militia, PVP, Escalations)
*The Wardens (Economy, Crafting, and Settlement Management)
Alignment: Lawful Good. Whether through community outreach programs, keeping the peace in our territory, or assisting allies, Fidelis strives to build community through compassion, cooperation, and mutual effort toward goals that promote understanding and the common good for our members, allies, and neighbors. Fidelis embodies the commitment to oppose evil with the discipline to fight relentlessly, helping those in need, and speaking out against injustice.
Role: Fidelis will focus on providing for the common good by building the community through public outreach initiatives, including assisting new players and operating social hubs such as shrines and inns, protection of the Empire from monstrous escalations, and providing homeland defense.
Accepted Roles: We welcome all who wish to fight for the good of others, whether through adventure, crafting, hosted events, roleplay, defense-oriented PVP, and much more. The people of Fidelis strive to set a good example and be paragons of righteousness in the chaotic wilderness of the River Kingdoms. Criminals are not acceptable members of society and should be actively hunted wherever they may go to roost. Any role or gameplay within the range of Lawful Neutral, Lawful Good, or Neutral Good will be welcome.
Internal Leadership Structure:
*Bashar (Lead Consul)
*The Knights (Councilors)
*The Keepers (Officers)
*Freemen (Membership Body)
An up to date listing of our members may be found HERE
Website: Pax Gaming
Voice Chat: Teamspeak
The Empire of Xeilias: Pax in Pathfinder Online
When it was announced that there was a Kickstarter for Pathfinder Online back in May 2012, it was not long before our community team announced it on our forums. Many of our members had been playing (and still play) pen and paper games under the Pathfinder ruleset. As our membership began reading Goblinwork's Kickstarter page, it began generating excitement from our sandbox gamers as well. From May to June 2012 the thread saw much activity as we donated, updated our thread, and talked about the vision for this game. It was amazing to watch the the project double, triple, and eventually hit six times its projected goal.
At the end of June 2012, Pax introduced ourselves to the forum community. While we are always looking for community members, we had no division for this game at that time. Instead we voiced our interest in the game, began meeting other "guilds" (for lack of a better term), and began interacting. During this time we were also building the foundation for a true presence in PfO. That in effect is the reason for a new thread, because that foundation is set.
In the Kickstarter, we had 3 guild groups just under Pax Gaming pledged. Our members looked and saw the rough diamond in the mud, and decided that it was going to be a place for Pax for a long time. We have laid down the foundation for a long lasting and powerful group, under the Pax banner.
So What are Pax's Goals?
Simply stated they are extensive. Many of our membership have been looking for a long time for an in depth sandbox of this nature. With some of the intricate workings of Eve with the "character avatar" and exploration elements of Star Wars Galaxies. We are hitting the ground in full sprint for this title. Pax will not be satisfied until we are a strong and recognizable force in the community. To be more specific we plan to establish:
A number of Chartered Companies, separated by economic, military, and exploratory interests
A beginning settlement when the mechanics allow, called New Kirke.
The Empire of Xeilias to provide the highest level of content, resources, and defense.
A positive, on going influence on the community through seasonal festivities, events, and story development.
Our Chartered Companies
When the information about political systems showed up in developer blogs, many people were confused and disappointed that the traditional guild system they were familiar with would not be in Pathfinder Online. In its place were Chartered Companies, or social structures not tied to land holdings that averaged the size of an adventure party to a maximum of twenty or so members (though this number seems like it will be larger!). Instead of disappointment, Pax Gaming was intrigued.
When Pax Imperius operated in SWG, they had a popular motto of "Many Guilds in One". This habit of creating smaller divisions inside of a larger body is a tradition many of our guilds still employ today. The advent of many smaller organizations working together just makes what we have employed in the past more literal.
Putting Down Roots
When the game allows, our unified chartered companies will band together and button down. This effort will concentrate on our lawful good settlement, New Kirke. New Kirke is a new initiative by Pax Gaming members who wish to band together and bring the fight to those whose plans include tyranny and oppression.
Growing and Expanding
One of the last stairs in this process is of course a kingdom. The Empire of Xeilias, when the game allows, will be our expansion into the River Kingdoms. In addition to the highest dungeon content that PfO has stated this will provide, it will also provide us yet another station on which to prosper, protect, and interact in.
Festivals, Story, and Community
While there is no single game element that we plan to enforce, roleplay has always been the cornerstone of all of our gaming divisions. When our Dak Thunderkeg and the leadership of Pax Gaming finalized preparations for a Pathfinder presence, the the first officer to join the team was for roleplay and story, Kard Warstein. Since then the story has evolved as the officer positions expanded, working on our origin story, possible codes of honor/chivalry, festivals, honorary titles, pre-launch events, and much more. When it comes to making our mark in this game, this is just as important as kingdoms, settlements, and companies. When our events are recognizable server wide, and when our titles are as common as ones the game itself provides, a major goal will be reached. The current Bashar of Pax Fidelis, Alkabiades Khas, was the previous role play officer of Pax Aeternum.
How Will You Accomplish All This?
If you have read this far, you are probably wondering how we are going to accomplish these goals. There is no one true answer. The strength of our community, our experiences, and our numbers are some factors. Our current and past experience in Eve and other sandbox games is educational on many different levels. As of this post we have over seventy current Pax members interested in this game, and that in house number will do nothing but grow as this game develops. Our ability to supply initial numbers has helped us build a foundation for many games in the past.
The largest factor is the recruitment of quality, like minded people. Our community and this division are not stagnant. Our success is anchored in growth, and we are always excited to meet new recruits. If you have liked what you have read so far, I urge you to read on. Our next post is about the Pax Gaming Community and will have all our recruitment information.
This game is a new adventure , and we are looking forward to meeting more to make the journey with us.
What is the Pax Gaming Community?
Pax Gaming is a collection of community minded members committed to enjoying games of all sorts together. The community has been around since 2001, and has been experiencing games together ever since. We are a community first, and a game aspect later. This means that we fully support all playstyles including PVE, PVP, and RP. Our interests are not focused on a single game, but includes many MMO's as well as tabletop, shooters, and more. Who a recruit is as a person weighs more heavily than any other consideration. We are a group of friends, family, and like minded geeks. Many of our members have met up in the world, and at conventions you can expect to see a table or two with Paxians. While our numbers steadily grow over the years, the quality of our family remains our single largest benefit.
Pax hosts our own server for teamspeak as well as our forums. We have an organized charter that outlines a very simple yet definitive set of rules to maintain the level of community we wish to provide. While we strongly encourage participation in roleplay, no single element of a game is enforced. Our concern is for our members to enjoy gaming together. That being said every division of Pax Gaming has origin stories, roleplay officers, and event planners. We also promote and support officers in charge of pve and pvp content as well.
In the end our name best describes who and what we are. Pax is a community, above everything else. It is a common phrase for us to state that we recruit the player, not the "toon".
Why join Pax Gaming?
Community
Many Pax Gaming members call Pax their second family. We cherish the members we have developed over the years and our cohesion quickly becomes apparent whenever we begin approaching content. Our drive is cemented in an environment where members can explore progression, role-play, and player versus player gaming competitively. Time and time again the Gaming Community has been able to achieve these goals while maintaining a community first mindset. A game is played to have fun, and this family provides opportunities for varying playstyles to flourish.
Longevity
Pax Gaming has been around since 2001. Since that date we have had successful guilds in many MMO's, Pax Gaming has never disbanded, and never has been without at least one MMO our members have been playing. We will stay in an MMO as long as it's members are there, we will not shut down a division just to move to another MMO. If you are looking for a guild that isn't just a rest stop to another goal, this is the home for you. If you like mature members that are socially active outside of raid nights, this is your guild. If you think achieving content progression does not require yelling and degradation, look no further.
This will NOT be a guild that folds. Our SWG Chapter of Pax Imperius stayed active and going strong since the servers first opened. We remained active through the game's turbulent history. Pax remained there until the game itself was shut down. For over a decade, Pax has remained strong and active.
Opportunities
Pax has always looked at each members contributions to their division and community fairly, irregardless of any veteran status. We have opportunities to move up in rank, even by members fresh out of recruitment, as long as they show the dedication and drive to earn such a post.
Family
Pax Gaming always recruits the individual. We're always looking for those who will fit well within our family. This means we are never looking for your chosen playstyle, "level", or gear. We are interested in growing our collection of high quality members. We are here to recruit you, not your "toon".
Above all Pax is a family and you will form friendships within our guild. Many of us have become RL friends, traveling to meet up with each other when we can and one of our members even hosts a New Years Eve party where all Pax members are invited.
All Play Styles
We support all play styles. Role-Play, Raiding, PVP, Crafting, you name it, all of our divisions support it. We have been doing it since the launch of Star Wars Galaxies we know what works and doesn't when it comes to all encompassing
Experience
Our members have years of experience in RP, PvP and PvE in a variety of games. Many of our members are held in respect on their servers. Pax members are always willing to give advice and a hand if you need it.
More than a Single Game
Pax Gaming is over a decade strong with hundreds of members spread through different gaming divisions:
Pax Imperius : Sith Faction - Star Wars: The Old Republic
Pax Dominus : Republic Faction - Star Wars: The Old Republic
Pax Infinitus : Star Trek Online
Pax Emunio : Eve Online
Pax Illuminatus : Rift
Pax Thalion : Lord of the Rings Online
Pax Agnitio : The Secret World
Pax Invictus: World of Warcraft: Alliance
Pax Draconis: Neverwinter Online
Dead Prezidents : A casual first person shooter clan for Pax Gaming members
Pen and Paper : Pax runs games on our Teamspeak server and on virtual tables in Shadowrun, Pathfinder, Dnd, Dark Heresy, and hybrid or home made rulesets. There has also been a few Play-By-Post games get started. New games are created and led all the time, with varying times and days as well as systems. (Khas runs one of these games weekly and plays in another!)
What is this Charter You Speak Of?
Our Charter is a ‘living document’ that out lines our guild structure, Chain of Command, Rules of Engagement, Codes of Conduct and general guild rules. You may view our charter here.
To supplement and support our work in the Pathfinder Online community and game, a Divisional Charter for the Kingdom of Aeternum have been created. Much like the Pax Gaming Charter, this document outlines the Kingdom of Aeternum's operating procedure and rules, but on a scale specific to Pathfinder Online. You can view it HERE on our wiki.
How do I join?
We are currently taking applications for Pathfinder Online. Once a Pax Member has been accepted, they are free to join any game we are playing without further applications.
First you will need to go www.paxgaming.com to register with the Pax Community.
Our application process is a two week application period, during this two week period you will interact with Pax Gaming members and make sure you are a good fit for our guild. This two week period is also here to help you determine if our guild is a good fit for you.
Full instructions on joining Pax Gaming can be located here.
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I've listed you alongside the Kingdom of Aeternum - Pax Gaming in the Guild Recruitment & Helpful Links list. Let me know if you'd like me to add a brief description.
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A lot folks were/are really behind either a church or monastery being a significant piece of the puzzle as far as New Kirke is concerned.If Monks are done really well in PFO, I could actually see this character seeing equal time with Bluddwolf.
A lot will depend on how PfO handles religion. New Kirke in fact was chosen because of the roots of the word "kirke" and it's own religious ties. We'd love to see the ability to form religious groups to promote Paladins, Clerics, and Monks, but that's still very much in the air.
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Pax Fidelis en eternum! I am getting more and more excited as we get closer to the doors opening on this. I still have not settled completely on my main character, but it may be a crafting cleric or something along those lines. It was the first one to come to mind when I signed up for PFO, and first gut feelings are usually correct....usually, lol.
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IF....
- You plan to play as Lawful Good...
- You enjoy being where the action is...
- You want to live in a prime settlement (Callambea) well situated for gathering, crafting and trade... (Credit and thx to Harad Navar for the map)
- You are ready to romp in a coordinated atmosphere of fellowship and fun...
We ARE the Home you are looking for. Lawful Good "Shield Arm" of The Xeilian Empire. Here be Content! Everything from RP to PVE to PVP.
We will initially be doing our part to shield the settlement of Callambea from aggression and get her on her feet. While performing such, we will be a subdivision of Pax Aeternum. With things secure and established, we will be looking to create New Kirke. A place to hang Our hats and expand all of The Xeilian Empire's opportunities and options. You can be a part of that goal from the ground up. Lawful Good does it the hard way!
- PVP skills are NOT required, NOR are they turned down! All roles are needed and appreciated.
- Opportunities abound for those that want power, responsibility and prestiege.
- We (the players) are the content in this sandbox MMORPG and we will keep you as busy or "loose" as you like.
We are taking applications to fill positions in the following established Companies:
*Pax Fidelis (Administrative and RP)
*The Stalwart Shields (Militia, PVP, Escalations)
*The Exchequer (Economy, Crafting, and Settlement Management)
Interested individuals or groups, read how to apply here.
If you have questions, ideas, concerns or cookies list them here or drop Pax Khas, Pax Sentath or Myself a PM.
Please do contact Pax Khas if you are a Company/Group, wanting more independence, yet looking for a home in a Lawful Good Organization.
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Something seems off, like a malodorous breeze from a hidden bog...Did the Deacon come through again?
"Naw. I'm doin some laundry for The Hounds. Helpng out... Whew! Those seven day patrols are TOO long!"
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Any chance that Pax is considering putting up a button "Apply to settle" as FMS has done? See this thread: Smart move
Some people are not ready yet to commit to a Guild, Company or Gaming Community just now or go through their application process, but probably do know what type of settlement would fit them(alignment, location, theme), and would like to have a home when EE starts. It may sound a bit opportunistic, but I think this is the way to go for the next 10 weeks. Needless to say people should commit themselves to the rules the settlement sets.
I hope you guys do this.
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Thanks for the kudos! We realized that being company-focused was the completely wrong approach. It's about sharing our idea and working that out, there are SO MANY unknowns about once we are in-game, that having a pre-packaged idea could be too rigid that it'll break on entry into the actual game.
So having a settlement forum and 'crowdforging' the high concept we have seems the best way to go, then everyone has some ownership.
Which by the way, Fidelis & FMS are so synergistic it's crazy. So excited to see how this plays out!
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Thanks for the kudos! We realized that being company-focused was the completely wrong approach. It's about sharing our idea and working that out, there are SO MANY unknowns about once we are in-game, that having a pre-packaged idea could be too rigid that it'll break on entry into the actual game.
So having a settlement forum and 'crowdforging' the high concept we have seems the best way to go, then everyone has some ownership.
Which by the way, Fidelis & FMS are so synergistic it's crazy. So excited to see how this plays out!
We are, it should be interesting.
Fidelis was created post land rush two, and by members that wanted to cooperate with Aeternum but eventually drift at least to NG. Since we had not anchored an alliance with a LG settlement at the time we decided to flush one out internally, but they will operate from Callambea for quite some time.
*Edit, the hopeful drift is to NG. They will not be supporting the chaotic alignment grid*
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Thanks for the kudos! We realized that being company-focused was the completely wrong approach. It's about sharing our idea and working that out, there are SO MANY unknowns about once we are in-game, that having a pre-packaged idea could be too rigid that it'll break on entry into the actual game.
So having a settlement forum and 'crowdforging' the high concept we have seems the best way to go, then everyone has some ownership.
Which by the way, Fidelis & FMS are so synergistic it's crazy. So excited to see how this plays out!
I would like to see us working closely together. You do seem to have a great concept going. I have a feeling you will do well with it. :)
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Pax Fidelis: Lawful Good arm of The Empire of Xielias needs motivated players
Ready to embrace Pathfinder Online for what it is?
We are expecting and preparing for our share of "friendly" content from our opponents. We expect that despite the wonderful Pre RP of Golgotha, some will test our metal. ;)
We need individuals and groups for:
- Gatherers and Harvesters (all types)
- Refiners, Crafters, and Builders (all types)
- Point of Interest Management
- Settlement Structure Management
We need individuals and groups for:
- PVE (Escalation Control, Achievement Gathering, Dungeon Wrecking Crews)
- Guardianship PVP (We are the Guardians of the Home Hexes, the Merchants and the Far Ranging Harvesters)
- Vengeful PVP (We are The Retribution against the Aggressor)
And never forget, We need individuals and groups for:
The Role Playing...
- Bards to tell and sing Game stories of Game deeds (I am expecting many!)
- Organizers for real festivals both seasonal and commemorative of Real things that happen to us.
- Inter-Organizational Activities
Come play where the action will be. Your Brothers and Sisters are waiting for you: Apply
Cheers!
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Bringslite - this level of motivation and enthusiasm is but one reason why we're so thrilled to have you back. :)
To the readers...if you seek the challenge of taking the high road in a world likely filled with less seemly paths, we of the Xeilian Empire invite you to inquire here.
Bringslite got the order wrong. Crafting should go at the bottom and pvp at the top. We might forgive him.
Honestly I hate big guilds. I'm all about quality over quantity. I'll be honest that I was hesitant to join a "big" multi-game guild in the beginning. Of course the fun of the application process did appeal to me; it's a great process.
Pax is very similar to Boston in some ways (the city, not the band). A big city that doesn't act like a big city. Small town appeal. Pax isn't even close to the biggest guild out there, but it does have numbers. The difference is that those numbers are inclusive and friendly. The officers are always there to listen to AND resolve any issues a member has.
Don't worry about those boring LN types, or the fascist LE types; our core of goody goodies will be pretty strong. There are likely more than a few of us looking at something other than LG. ;)
If I were choosing a guild for PFO at this point it would without a doubt be Pax.
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- Lawful Good "Member Division" of the Xeilian Empire
- Seeking new Members, Friends and Allies
- PVP. PVE, Gathering, Crafting
We are focused and intent on
- Fun and Fellowship, deep and positive community ties
- Positive sportsmanlike game play, as intended by the design
- Organization, Opportunity, Innovation
- Clear vision and defined goals
- Using our experience and welcoming that of ALL others
The Future
For the immediate future (Early Enrollment) we will be helping Pax Aeternum establish and empower Callambea. Defending and building what we hope will be a mighty Trade Hub.
Beyond that we will be securing a settlement of our own (New Kirke), expanding Fidelis own flexibility and greatly that of our Empire and Allies.
We are NOT a single Company
- Pax Fidelis (Administrative and RP)
- The Stalwart Shields (Militia, PVP, Escalations)
*::*Hoc Scuto Defendam, Hoc Ferro Ulciscar*::*
- The Exchequer (Economy, Crafting, and Settlement Management)
- Your Company *Here* as an Equal Member or Ally
Excellence Doesn't Just Happen
Come be part of something great!
Interested individuals or groups, read how to apply here.
If you have questions, ideas for Alliance or exotic gifts list them here or drop Pax Khas, Pax Sentath or Myself a PM.
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"Fidelis, striving daily to convince Golgotha that capital punishment is not the ONLY punishment..."
Join Us or Ally: PM Hobs, Khas, Sentath, or Myself.
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"Fidelis, striving daily to convince Golgotha that capital punishment is not the ONLY punishment..."
Join Us or Ally: PM Hobs, Khas, Sentath, or Myself.
*chuckles* ...and some say we aren't Role Players...
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Has Fidelis broken from the Pax community? If so, you should let Nihimon know so he can update his guild lists. This whole thing is probably getting confusing to new members of the PfO community that might be looking for a game community/guild to join.
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Has Fidelis broken from the Pax community? If so, you should let Nihimon know so he can update his guild lists. This whole thing is probably getting confusing to new members of the PfO community that might be looking for a game community/guild to join.
We have left the group known as The Empire of Xeilias. Some or all of us are still proud members of the Pax Gaming Community. :)
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I will be going to bed now. Early to bed,... well, you know the rest. I'll be happy to answer any and all questions tomorrow.
Good night!
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I will be going to bed now. Early to bed,... well, you know the rest. I'll be happy to answer any and all questions tomorrow.
Good night!
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Send a messenger to the Trade City Callambea to receive a free menu of all our fine beverages! Shipments delivered weekly.
Is everybody else suddenly getting these spam pop ups?
Great, I clicked and it auto ordered 20 cases....
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Fidelis is looking for new members! If you want to play as the good guys with a community of friends, we may be what you're looking for.
Fidelis is a part of Pax Gaming, which means we are active in trying to promote the best community and game experience possible in every game that we play. If you want to hang out and play games other than Pathfinder Online, we do that too! Just check it out here.
Still unsure of what being a part of Pax Gaming means? Read about it here, or just send a PM to any one of us and we will happily tell you what Pax Gaming means to us. I know the charter can be an intimidating document. :)
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The warriors of Fidelis won't back down when our enemies come knocking. If you want to fight alongside the good people of Pax Gaming and the upright paladins of Ozem's Vigil, just send us a message (or post here!).
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Fidelis is still here and still recruiting! We have a friendly group of players looking to carve our own legend in the game of Pathfinder Online as members of the LG settlement Ozem's Vigil. In addition to being part of this wonderful settlement, you will have access to the Pax Gaming community, a loose organization of like-minded players whose main goal is to enhance every gamer's experiences in the games they play (themselves included, of course!) by promoting positive gameplay and driving the community in an active way.
Do note: Pax Gaming is not a strict gaming organization at all. It is there as a resource for Pax players to use as much or little as they like, whatever makes your gaming experience more enjoyable. This is why it's a good fit for many different types of people, whether they like a big or small group feel, they like to RP or not, they want to play other games with familiar faces, and so on. Pax is there for its players to use, not the other way around.