VTA remembered

[Redhead]

In every age, humans have to set out on pilgrimages, on spiritual journeys, on personal quests. Driven by pain, drawn by longing, or lifted by hope - singly and in groups they come in search of relief, enlightenment, peace, power, joy, or they know not what.

Wishing to learn they often seek out healers, leaders, and prophets - spiritual teachers whose disciples they would become.

True believers find their dreams lead them to the temple of Angelique and in her light they find the purity of mind, body, and soul. Her light shines brightly for all to see and follow, but it our job to help others see that light and follow their hearts into the service of Angelique.


Guild Mission: To bring honor and glory unto Angelique and to raise her in her rightful place as the One True Goddess; to enlighten those not of the True Faith to her teachings through wisdom, humor, and strength at arms; to bring humorous role play to the often critical and austere forums of Braggart's Hall; and to have fun.


Guild History:

It started with a small but elite band of knights known as the Knights Templar. As devoted followers of Angelique they were on a quest for a lost relic of great power rumored to be the one thing that could restore Angelique to her rightful place as leader of the great pantheon of gods, and the world to order and justice.

As they searched they grew in number and strength, for word of their quest had spread throughout the lands. Their armies grew strong and their kingdoms flourished but they still had yet to find the relic of Angelique.

It wasn't until one day late spring that fate brought the Knights Templar together with a new force that would help them find the sacred relic.

A messenger, suffering from exhaustion and thirst, ran into one of the northernmost kingdoms of the Knights Templar lands. As peasants secured the mans horse and helped him off the weary steed, the man asked to speak with Rex Deus, the noble leader of the Knights Templar.

"My lords, I come bearing greetings from the Vorpal Slayers. We are a small but mighty empire in the north. I come to seeking aid to break a siege that holds my king and our forces prisoner. We are low on supplies and spirits are low. We prayed to Angelique for guidance as we sent out messengers to find help. Her light led me to you. We beg of you, for without your help my people will surely perish." said the young messenger.

Rex Deus' heart was saddened at the thought of fellow followers of the True Goddess dying at the hand of a lawless, heathen army. The king order the mobilization of his army and wasted no time beginning the long trek to the lands of the Vorpal Slayers. Though it was a 2 day march away, he rode his men hard and prayed to Angelique that they would have the strength to make it there by morning.

Meanwhile, at the besieged castle of the Vorpal Slayers;

“My lord surely we need help, for this siege is wearing down even our hardiest troops."said a weary looking general of the Vorpal armies.

“Yes but none is near enough or able to help" said Krowe, King of the Vorpal Slayers. “Several messengers have returned with no reply. Only one has yet to return and fear he may have been captured or worse. We cannot afford to wait any longer. Assemble the generals at once. I wish to speak to them." The general bowed before his king and hurried off to gather the others.

Krowe entered the war room and beheld 5 of his once 9 generals seated around a table, each of them smelling of death and looking as if they cheated it a few times. The king sat down at his high chair and addressed his generals.

“I know all of you are saddened at the thought of leaving our homes. I was right beside you laying stone after stone, building these very castle walls. But the order of the Vorpal Slayers must live on. We must break the line tomorrow or I fear all will be lost. Get your men fresh supplies and food. Spare nothing. For tomorrow morning is our last chance at life."

And with that the troops bowed their heads and offered up prayers to Angelique, after which they began preparing for their last battle.

As dawn rose over the hills a fresh round of fireballs began to rain down on the castle of the Vorpal Slayers. The explosions lit the dew covered faces of soldiers lined up in formation. Each face was expressionless - no fear, no sadness, no trepidation - just the cold blank stares of seasoned troops.

The moment the sun broke the horizon the order was given in a single phrase

“For Angelique!"

and with that the warriors poured out of the castle with renewed vigor. Knights, soldiers, archers, even farm hands armed with spears ran out of the castle to the southern most siege line, and the desperate battle for their lives began. Though caught off guard the heathens held their ground and after several chaotic minutes, they established their ranks and began pushing back the Angeliques.

When all seemed hopeless, the sound of battle horns and thundering hooves erupted from the woods. Time seemed to stand still for a few moments as salvation of the besieged army came into view. Armored knights followed by soldiers burst from the woods. Fear replaced victory on the faces of the enemy as a deadly rain of arrows began to fall onto the heathens ranks. The Vorpal Slayers rose and charged the siege line with renewed courage. The combination of the defenders and their new allies proved to be too much for the heathens, who eventually broke and fled..

Once safely away from the battle field the king of the Vorpal Slayers searched his ranks to assess the damage. He came across a battalion of the men who helped his people break the line. He removed his crowned helmet and paid homage to the battle torn soldiers that had saved his people. The soldiers stood around and looked at each other, shocked at the sight of a king bowing to them. At that moment Rex Deus stepped through his men and placed a hand on the shoulder of the kneeling king.

“Greetings my friend. There is no need to be so humble before fellow brethren of Angelique, for we are all equal in her eyes."The king rose to his feet and placed his hand on the Rex’s opposite shoulder.

“I am King Krowe of the Vorpal Slayers. I owe my life and the life of my people to you. My armies are now yours."

Rex Deus smiled back and simply said “These armies are now OUR armies."


And thus was born the Vorpal Templar Alliance.

Unified, they went forth under leadership of King Rex Deus with Krowe has his second in command, to become a strong and powerful guild which fought the insidious influence of Angelique's brothers Leto and Barnabas. Together they pooled their knowledge and continued their search for the sacred relic of the True Goddess.

As the search continued, Rex Deus fell ill and stepped down as King. Commander Krowe, now too weary to lead the alliance, appointed his most trusted general the honor of leading the alliance. The woman known simply as the Redhead quietly assumed control, and continues both the search for the lost relic and the crusade to bring the light of Angelique to the lost souls of the world.

-the redhead-

VTA Forever

[Attica]

Wow that actually brought a tear to my eye Red...

[Darnivan]

Knights Templar was the first guild I joined, VTA, being the second

Wow that was a long time ago...like 9 years...? I miss yall

[Redhead]

You see a large hall with a round bar in the middle with tables scattered alround the place. In the back there is a pool table and two doors. One marked SPA and the other marked DANCE HALL...

[linda111]

Hi… that was great stuff..