Guild Ethos & Interpretations
Blackwing's thoughts on the ethos
A Wizard is one that joins The Wizards Guild. Regardless of profession, they
become Wizards
and strive to perfect the Art of Magic in all its forms. Perfection is the goal
that all
aspire, though it is recognized few will achieve.
"We as wizards seek the pursuit of knowledge and magic, attempting to learn all
we can and
learn to access magic in its purest form"
The Guild does not dictate how members should behave. We are a guild with broad
membership
that has many differing views on life. However, there is a commonality that
draws people
together under the umbrella of Wizards. Those with widely differing views to
these may find
they are better served by another guild.
"The guild accepts people from all walks of life. Yet we all unite with the
common goal of
learning about magic and helping one another"
1. Wizards are honest, thoughtful and respectful towards others at all times.
"Wizards should attempt to be the helping hand. Those whom others can rely on no
matter the circumstances"
2. Wizards are neither superior nor inferior to another person. All persons are
different
and offer a unique insight.
"We as wizards treat everyone as an equal. Everyone has something to offer"
3. Wizards practice the light side of magic. Greed and personal advancement at
the cost of
others are not concepts practiced by Wizards.
"Again, we seek to learn about magic and how all can benefit from magic, not
just oneself"
4. Wizards are committed to learning and perfecting the Art of Magic.
"Learning all there is to magic is more than a lifetimes work. Seeking it out in
its purest,
unpolluted form and how to access that said magic"
5. Wizards are urged to become friends with all in the Guild. We unite under a
common name
and purpose. Together, as comrades, we shall further everyone's understanding
and
satisfaction of the World.
"We seek to learn and help others. And in doing so we be-friend others. Magic is
a wondrous
thing, and it should be shared by all in the lands"
6. Treat the Guild as family.
"The guild is a place we all meet under one common theme. But we learn together,
we share in
our successes and comfort each other when in defeat. We are always there for
each other."
7. Wisdom is the greatest asset a Guild can have. Through Wisdom and knowledge,
comes power.
The power to assist all those around us.Wizards are encouraged to learn from
each other, to
support each others quests for knowledge.
"I’m probably going to start sounding redundant, but higher understanding of
magic can only
come through wisdom and knowledge. We seek out the purest form of magic and we
seek to
understand the meaning of it and how to utilize it. And as wizards, we seek to
help one
another and not just ourselves."
8. Wizards know that the experience is best gained through personal achievement
or
co-operation within a group. Experience "earned" by hanging on to someone's
coattails may
increase your abilities but not your Wisdom.
"It is said a person can be intelligent, but lack the wisdom of how to use that
knowledge.
If a wizard does not learn for himself, he will never truly understand why his
magic works
or what to do in certain situations. Learn by doing, do by learning."
9. A Wizard shall not inhibit another wizard's opportunity at achieving wisdom
by giving out
quest answers, though vague hints to the weary adventurer are permitted.
"See the statement to #8. If we give out answers, the person will not learn
anything. And
even though they could be a high level, they will be weak for they will not know
what to
do."
10. Wizards do their best to support the Guild and its members, providing The
Wizard's Ethos
is not broken in the process. Wizards are encouraged to share their ideas for
and with the
Guild.
"We all do what we can for the guild, and taking the meaning of the ethos to
heart we try to
live our lives. And only by sharing with the guild can it grow and improve. If
none of us
did anything for the guild it would whither up and die."
11. Wizards air their grievances within the confines of the Guild. Public
displays of
disunity do not advance the guild and do not rectify the situation. A civilized
meeting with
Patrons and Leaders will solve difficulties far more effectively.
"What will get the quickest resolution to a conflict. Arguing and fighting over
some issue
or sitting down and peacefully working out the situation and coming to an
agreement. Arguing
only adds fuel to the fire, making it bigger than it really is. Patrons and
Leaders act as
peace keepers and will see to both sides issues to help in solving the problem"
12. The Ethos is the summation of a way of life, not hard and fast rules. A
Wizard
interprets the above and applies its spirit, not its word.
"It’s the meaning that is important, and not the terms and phrasing"