From the webpage (Webpage will always have the most up-to-date info): About the Guild: Homes and Tomes is a guild for anyone who loves decorating, crafting, books, or roleplay (not necessarily in that order). For the most part, we are a casual-to-normal guild. Hardcore isn't our style. We realize real life comes before gaming. There are no penalties for disappearing for long periods of time, although we do prefer that you let us know if you plan to be away from game. We are Roleplay (RP) Lite; some members RP constantly, while others do not RP at all. As long as you are respectful of RPers and are not blatantly out of character in /say or /yell, you are welcome to join Homes and Tomes. RPers in Homes and Tomes should be just as respectful of those who choose not to RP, as those who choose not to RP are to them. With that in mind, we do encourage roleplay amongst our members. We have a rumor book to foster rumors about each other and the guild, and are working on putting together a guild tavern. The guild (or "company," as it actually is in character) has a history, although it is a rather simple one--the guild is a company owned and run by Jazabelle Wra'Eth. The company itself is neutral. Members have had their fingers in both altruistic and sinister situations. Homes and Tomes turns a blind eye to its employee's non-work dealings, as long as they do not reflect poorly on the company. Guild chat is entirely OOC. Any drama should be strictly in character. If drama begins to spill into OOC, we have problems. The guild is meant to be a relaxing retreat from real life, not an angst magnet. We do have a webpage and forums in the works, but it will be a while before they're up. For now, our Facebook page will keep you up to date on what's going on with the game and guild. Information about joining the guild: If you wish to join Homes and Tomes, simply contact one of the current members. Any full member may invite others to the guild. We do not have level or class restrictions. Keep in mind that we area a guild of decorators first and foremost. Anything aside from decorating comes second. We do have some members who enjoy combat, crafting, or roleplay more than they enjoy decorating, but they're patient with us decorating nuts. If you are joining this guild thinking you will have daily or weekly groups somewhere, think again. If you are joining for leveling partners, we're not the guild for you. If however, you're joining this guild for people to chat with as you decorate, craft, roleplay, or run groups, or to look at your home creations and give constructive feedback, we just may be what you're looking for. That isn't to say we don't sometimes run groups together. We do. And that isn't to say that we don't sometimes level together. We do. But that also isn't what the guild is about, so if that's what you're looking for, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. Homes and Tomes is a guild of adults and minors with parental permission. If you are not above the age of majority in whatever country you reside, please consider another guild. We do not wish to have to deal with an irate parent or guardian when their child views an off-color joke in our guild chat. If you are applying to Homes and Tomes, you are asserting either that you are over the age of majority in the country of your residence, or that you have parental permission to join a guild where the humor may be mature. If you are someone who minds mature humor, this may not be the guild for you. We do enjoy the occasional joke involving bodily functions or sexual reproduction. If cussing offends you, you may want to consider another guild. Our members do not spout cuss words in every sentence, but we have been known to drop the occasional -bomb when we feel a situation warrants it, or we are distraught. Joining Homes and Tomes: You will join the guild as a "Construction Worker," our recruit status. Construction Workers have almost all of the rights and abilities of a full member. You can: Use all of the amenities Craft using the items from the harvest depot Edit your personal note in the guild window Deposit money and items in the guild bank Purchase status items from the city merchants You cannot: Withdraw money or items from the guild bank Withdraw items from the harvest depot Change or add calendar events Mail the entire guild Invite new members Display the guild tag or heraldry Should a Construction Worker require an item from the guild bank, they may request it from anyone of higher rank. If you have read everything stated here, and still wish to become a part of our family, you may send a tell to any full member of the guild requesting an invitation. Please be sure to state that you have read the information about joining the guild. Your code word is "Mooooooooving!" (Not really, but we like cow puns.)
