Guild Ethos & Interpretations
Miercole's thoughts on the ethos
1.
Wizards are honest, thoughtful and respectful towards others at all
times.
I think this one is clear and precise. And is based on the golden rule, "Do unto
others as
you would want done unto yourself" and should be respected and followed as it is
very
important.
2. Wizards are neither superior nor inferior to another person. All
persons are different and offer a unique insight.
This one teachers understanding and accepting all others. A Wizard should be
respectful of
another person's differences and likenesses and should not judge based on
anything but
person experience.
3. Wizards practise the light side of magic. Greed and personal
advancement at the cost of others are not concepts practised byWizards.
We are not the Warlocks. We do not follow greed at all costs and we do not
backstab
eachother for power, gold or anything else. We are a family and should treat
eachother
accordingly.
4. Wizards are committed to learning and perfecting the Art of Magic.
We are an institute based on the power and knowledge of magic and we should
strive to rach
complete enlightenment in the art.
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 are a family, we are all "in it" together and thus we should all get a long
or at least
try to. We can not as a guild achieve full enlightenment if we do not work
together.
6. Treat the Guild as family.
See 5.
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.
See 5.
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.
No one in Terris can fully understand something unless they experience it
themselves. While
it is not as easy anymore to get exp by hanging on the cottails of another, it
is possible
in some ways and one should remember that even though it is, it is against the
rules and
will not allow you to grow properly as a Wizard.
9. A Wizard shall not inhibit another wizard's opportunity at achieving
wisdom by giving out quest answers, though vauge hints to the weary
adventurer are permitted.
It is nice to give hints to quests, and help a fellow wizard, but giving away
answers is not
helping the wizard. Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day, teach a man to
fish and
he'll eat for a life time.
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.
Allways speak your mind, even when your lips quiver. Be respectful of course,
but make sure
if you feel that you are heard within the guild.
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 civilised meeting with Patrons and Leaders
will solve difficulties far more effectively.
Simply don't show disunity to outsiders. IF there is disunity try to solve it in
private
between the two or three or however many are having the problem or take it up
with a guild
leader.
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 itsword.
Do what you know in your heart is right and have fun.