Going into 5th year

After changing the way kinships. guilds and clans are run, then still existing after everyone said we would fail, we have shown how a friendly large kinship can not only survive, they can thrive...
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Runic Knights - some history

Runic Knights - some history

A look back to the beginning of RK is a very interesting thisgo to do. Rgis is how I percieved our Kinship in October of 2007, also lists quite a few of the original officers from way back one.. A very nice read...

Meldor

Description

All members of the Runic Knights will conduct themselves in such a manner that they will never bring shame or dishonor upon the Name of the Runic Knights. Members must never verbally assault other members in public areas or forums. Problems between members should be handled privately. Members are expected to treat other members with respect and honor at all times. Members of the Runic Knights should always keep one thing in mind. HAVE FUN http://www.rklotro.com

Founders

Founder: Meldor - March 31, 2007 Open Beta Started, and so did RK.. You guys are a great bunch of ppl. I am here to stay lol. Thankyou for everything each of you do to maek this such a wonderful place to be
Founders Director -Inia - April 14, 2007 = Founders Director - The Runic Knights would not be here today without the founders. These people will for now and forever be remebered as those who started RK. Founders Nordance, Kaptainkid, Clintonius, Danford, taoman, Odorfo, Tolbald, Inia, Elras, hestah, baldy, Ximli, Bildr
Testimonial: Meldor, You have been the solid backbone to this wonderful kin. If it was not for your understanding and open mind I dont know if we could have become what we have today. And we are still growing every day. You have kept the caliber and integrity at its peak and for that I have to say Well done and thank you for all you ahve done for us. Officer and Friend of the Runic Knights, Runickid http://www.rklotro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=694

Chief Operating Officer

COO - Hestah - October 23, 2007 - Today I am proud to annouce that I a promoting Hestah, from director of just about everything, to a more formal title of COO, aka ...CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. This means exactly what it sounds like it means, he will be doing exactly what he has always done. What makes this appointment so appropriate is he has always been there for everyone, he is everyones best friend, and he has walked the walk for so long. His great team consists of the Sr Directors of CHAVO, LEYLAS, TINA, and REWWER, for Recruiting, Raiding, Fellowship and Crafting respectively

Senior Directors

These 3 brilliant engineers run the ship for Meldor and Hestah, without them, none of this would be possible. Specially Kudos, pat on back, and humble thank you goes to each of them from us both.

Recruiting

Sr Director of Recruiting - Chavo - July 17, 2007 Please let me know if you come across some new/old player's you think would be great Runic Knights especially if you have quested with them....

Raiding

Sr Director of Raiding - Leylas - June 30, 2007: -- Leylas is one of the most incredible Raid Leaders ever. He has built a wonderful team. Here are Leylas's Raid Teams and their current structure..... Leylas's great teams are the Hardcore-Raid12, Casual-Raid12, Casual-Raid24

Crafting

Sr Director of Crafting - Rewwer - Oct 17, 2007 - My goals as Crafting director is to help aspiring RK crafters with resources to gain in crafting and have them reach GM faster, to help all levels in RK with attaining elite items crafted by GM craftsman with in the Kin. Main goal of course would be to help as many RK crafters as possible.

Leadership

These brilliant folks, who are all my dearest friends now. are on the ground making it happen, day to day, week to week, helping fellow kinmates make the most of their time in Lotro. Our kinship has really developed into a wonderful place, and I could have never done this alone. A special thankyou to everyname mentioned below - Meldor
Director of Raid12 - Sargeshadywalker - Oct 22, 2007: We are starting with a Social Raid-12 (weekly) "Rift" and more ardcore "Rift" raiding approach. The hard core team will be running 3 days a week. A weekly post will be set up on mondays of times... dates and a sign up sheet for each raid that week.LEADERS --> KATERYNA SLUGOLAS LEYLAS HESTAH MORESTONE. A special thanks goes to Manafest, without him the Runic Knights would not have the superior Raid offering we have today
Director of Raid24 - Shravla - Oct 22, 2007: What is expected of me on a Raid? 1.. Be ontime, maybe a few minutes early 2.. Have Vent installed and running [mic not required] 3.. Be prepared to listen, talk very little after raid starts 4.. Bring atleast 10 milkthistle draughts [bought at a healer] 5.. Bring 3 hope tokens [5 best] [4 ok] LEADERS --> SHRAVLA AGRESSIVE MITT LEYLAS HESTAH. A special thanks goes to Manafest, without him the Runic Knights would not have the superior Raid offering we have today .
Director of Fellowship - Tina - Sept 3, 2007: This team will always be glad to help you with, or plan to organize a date, with any hard instance or quest you mat be having. LEADERS -> ODORFO, BALLICK, AMUGATO, MCKAIGH, XIBONN, ULTHOLIAN
Director of Entertainment - Danford - August 14, 2007 : AKA: Party Planners -- Danford and her party planner team, threw the best part RK has ever seen Friday Oct 26th in our new Kinhouse. Prizes given away beginning, middle and end, and not just one conga line to BREE, but we added a second to the new RKCrafting Kinhouse. Tons of fun was had by all...
DJ's and Radio - Oct 1, 2007 - Mondays: This is Ravyn TDS Radio’s One and Only PR Chick. (aka Tylann) Tune in to TDS Radio at: www.thedeathsquad.com Monday: Tune into WARLORD’S WARZONE With our very own DJ WAR (aka Arcturic) Or be hunted down. 8pm Est 7pm Cst 5pm Pst 1am Gmt 10am Australia
RK Webmasters - Sept 23, 2007 - Today, the Beta Website for the "Runic Knights" got a facelift. With the help of Runickid, Dawin and Azzlan, the website is taking on a whole new personality. When asked " We want the website to be as interractive, as possible, for the members", quoted Azzlan.
Den Mothers - Cassiopia Tylann Yuxia - Sept 29, 2007 - Kin/Den/Guild mother/advisors. If you have a problem consult one of them. One of our moms will either provide a solution or guide you to the appropriate officer, great for new/old kin to have someone to approach that they trust and can confide in

History

I know all my officers know this, because I brag about how great they are before each one of our meetings, but not sure I have told everyone in the guild how thankful, and greatful I feel to have stumbled into such a wonderful group of people. Against all odds, and to the saddened destressed naysayers, you guys have created, or are creating the best guild there has probably ever been, ever.... Never has there been a guild of this size with so many nice people all in one place. Never has there been a game that has attracted such a mature player base such as LoTRo. Never has there been a kinship or guild that has grown seemingly out of no where in such a short period of time and become so well known as we have. We are friendly to other guilds, and as highly respected. As other guilds fight with each other, internally and externally, we just happily exist..... as just a nice place to vist, to relax, and just know there might be a few other nice people which happen to know, who may be wandering in the same direction as you are..... We broke all the rules, we invited everyone, we have very limited rules, we have no age limits, and all we really ask is for everyone to take care of and respect each other.... yes we have had a few bumps in the road, a few people that wanted to make us just like another guild, and a few who just waned to break us apart for their own personal gain (whatever that was, never spent the time to ask)... never the less, we are here, we are maturing..... and if it wasn't for YOU.... it might have never happened. So thank you, doesn't even begin to tell you how much I really care about each and everyone of you, and how very proud I am of what you are about to become a part of, a really neat thing.

Officers

Officer : (Danford, Meldor, Kaptainkid, Taolin, Ironwarrior, Odorfo, Tolbald)
Officer : (Inia, Leylas, Faodin, Hestah, Ximli, Theowin, Bildr, Will, Tina)
Officer : (SargeShadywalker, Slobert, Aggressive, Happy, Amugato, Chavo, Delrius)  
Officer : (Wynona, Xibonn, Shravla, Cassiopia, Ballick, Dawin, Tylann, Uli) 
Officer : (Elinanna, Mckaigh, Mitt, Azzlan, Yuxia, Arcturic, Rewwer, Alrod)

Code of Ethics

All members of the Runic Knights will conduct themselves in such a manner that they will never bring shame or dishonor upon the Name of the Runic Knights. Members must never verbally assault other members in public areas or forums. Problems between members should be handled privately. Members are expected to treat other members with respect and honor at all times. Members of the Runic Knights should always keep one thing in mind. HAVE FUN Moderators
Cursing 0.. An emmotional curse word, can be overlooked 1.. Cursing to be funny can get you a warning 2.. Continued cursing can get you another warning 3.. Third accourance will require you to be suspended 4.. One offcier must be online for confirm suspension 5.. Two offciers agreeing can execute a suspension
Whining 0.. An emmotional Whining moment, can be overlooked 1.. Whining to be get what you want can get you a warning 2.. Continued Whining can get you another warning 3.. Third accourance will require you to be suspended 4.. One offcier must be online for confirm suspension 5.. Two offciers agreeing can execute a suspension
Harrasment/Disrespect 1.. Harrasment can give a warning 2.. A harrasment warning can be considered up tp 3 warnings at once 3.. A harrasment warning can be anything considered repetative aka whining 4.. A harrasment warning can be complaining that no one will help you. 4.. One offcier must be online for confirm suspension 5.. Two offciers agreeing can execute a suspension Note: A suspension has no definared time limit, it can be 5 minutes, it could be 5 months, it could be five years, up to the offciers to decide after the decision has been made.
Kinchat is a general discussion channel for all members. If one person feels threatened, insulted, offended, taken back by the general flow of chat and an offcier has to ask that the conversation change and or cease-and-desist then it ENDS right there....Many conversations that people have in a small fellowship or over /tell are all fine, but we do not allow them over Kinchat... Most the time a simple suggestion to may be given to you to move that topic/convo out of kinchat. This will be handled from an offcier you a user via the ingame /tell username ...but when/if topic continues, it is considered harrassment, and officers are instructed to escalate and deliberate with other officers online at the time, and issue a warning. All warnings are then listed in the offciers section for review by Meldor, the leader, and Chavo the recruiting director.
Thanks Meldor

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RUNIC KNIGHTS - 3yrs old

RUNIC KNIGHTS - March 31 2007 

The RUNIC KNIGHTS started March 31 2007, as two lost souls , Meldor and Taolin,  trying to figure out a new game, Lord of the Rings Online. Our only real motto, if you help me I'll try to help you. We are all new, we approach the game to be casual, friendly, and just try and help each other. Who would have ever figured we would be FULL after only 30 days. To accomodate a few new people, we need some method of trimming old inactive users. If you have not logged into LotRo as your MAIN or one of your ATLs in 60 days, there is a chance you might have your character temporarily removed, until we can add you back again.  

• • The kinship is founded on the belief that a Runic Knight must first and foremost find enjoyment in their pursuits within the game. The kinship strives to assist its members in their individual and collective goals.

All members of the Runic Knights will conduct them- selves in such a manner that they will never bring shame or dishonor upon the Name of the Runic Knights. Members must never verbally assault other members in public areas or forums. Problems between members should be handled privately. Members are expected to treat other members with respect and honor at all times. Members of the Runic Knights should always keep one thing in mind. 

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I agree

Odorfo - #1 First in Command 
Hestah - #2 Second in Command 
Xibonn - Leader Stewards

Cursing

1. An emmotional curse word, can be overlooked
2. Cursing to be funny can get you a warning
3. Continued cursing can get you another warning
4. Third occurance will require you to be suspended
5. One officer must be online to confirm suspension
6. Two officers agreeing can execute a suspension

Whining

1. An emmotional Whining moment, can be overlooked
2. Whining to be cute can get you a warning
3. Continued Whining can get you another warning
4. Third occurance will require you to be suspended
5. One officer must be online to confirm suspension
6. Two officers agreeing can execute a suspension

Harassment/Disrespect

1. Harassment can give a warning
2. A harassment can be considered up to 3 warnings at once
3. A harassment can be anything considered repetative
4. A harassment can be complaining that no one will help you.
5. One officer must be online to confirm suspension
6. Two officers agreeing can execute a suspension

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Note: A suspension has no defined time limit, it can be 5 minutes, it could be 5 months, it could be five years, up to the officers to decide after the decision has been made. Kinchat is a general talk channel for all members. If one person feels threatened, insulted, offended, taken back by the general flow of chat and an officer has to ask that the conversation change and or cease-and-desist then it ENDS right there....Many conversations that people have in a small fellowship or over /tell are all fine, but we do not allow them over Kinchat...Most of the time a simple suggestion may be given to you to move that topic/convo out of kinchat. This will be handled from an officer to you via the ingame /tell username ...but when/if topic continues, it is considered harrassment, and officers are instructed to escalate and deliberate with other officers online at the time, and issue a warning. All warnings are then listed in the offciers section for review by Meldor, Hestah, and Chavo the recruiting director. Thanks Odorfo & Hestah 

Runic Knight Speak

Runic Knight Speak

Nayrael wrote:

I loved the read!! As Luna said, I am proud and honored to be a part of this family! The Runic Knights have come a long way, and will continue to grow!!! I hit my 1 year mark on June 2nd, and I have loved you all since the beginning. Thank you so much, and looking forward to another fantastic year! *hugs*

Luoiria wrote:

Congratulations on the 2yr Anniversary (((RK))) it is my privledge and honor to serve humbly among the ranks and will continue to do so. My dear friend Merlin here's looking forward to what anew awaits. Here to serve Luv  Luo

Tylann wrote:

*hugs Mel* To all the RK. You are all Simply the best.

Steeloak wrote:

As I near my 2nd year in LOTRO and my 1st year in RK I have to tell you Mel - you done good! I am excited about the future of our little community that you started.

Delrius wrote:

I am here to honor you Sir Medor and RK and look forward to being apart of whatever there is that Meldor has planned for this kinship

Laurelei wrote:

I am here because of what you created 2 years ago, and here I will remain. Ready, willing and able to move forward into whatever awaits RK, with as much respect, admiration and dedication as I can muster from within.

Raynielle wrote:

As my one year mark approaches, I am honored and excited to be part of such a great family! Meldor, you and your group of 10 o's created something amazing, and I look forward to being a part of whatever it is you have planned!

dildagen wrote:

Meldor, Your Wisdom seems to know no bounds, and I bow before you in friendship, and Loyalty!!!!! Nyssai wrote: Hmm - Mel has plans - that should probably worry me , but instead it makes me excited for the future. 've had a great time since I got here, and I'm not going anywhere. Except where I'm told to lol

Runic Knight Community

Runic Knight Community  

Only the beginning 

NOTE: This message was written 14 months ago Mar 2009

I feel its time again to say something memorable, and what comes to mind is the old song that says "Only the beginning, what I want to feel forever, yeah, Only the beginning, only just the start" .. and almost exactly 2 years ago, I gathered RK's small group of officers (of which many still exist today and are known as our Elders, Kings of the Round Table, or Sr Officers, and I told them...... "Today 25% of our kin left to join another kin, but its ok "...... (that was a year ago now)

--- Summer 2007, West Bree Lawn - Greetings fellow officers, I know we are a new kin, and we are a big kin, currently max'd out at 1000 wonderful members, and our only goal in life so far has been to say, bring us your poor, your weak, your young, your old. RK will take anyone, and give them a chance. Now of course, they must live within our very simple rules, but when they walk in our doors, their life starts a new and they can be as famous as they want with us, or as infamous as they want if they then choose to go their own way... We are about to become something very special, for now you''ll have to trust me when I say, this, but we are about to do something, become something that no one in the gaming world has ever seen before, and probably alot more that I cannot even imagine right now..... but we will become the first huge social guild/kinship/clan whatever in a virtual world that will successfully mix a social group and a hard core raiding group into the same kin, and still make our huge size something that might feel like a small town, or maybe even a family.....

NOTE: See hoe far we have come - rklotro.com - 

the living dream

--- Well now we can look back and proudly say, we not only have successfully met Meldor's lofty (Seemingly impossible*) goals of the above, but two years later we have become so so much more, not only are we a family in a game, but we are a family in real life, and historically this family is not geographically bound to the real world we live in, we virtually exisit, in our own virtual reality, as a tight nit, similar thinking entity, that has grown, had struggles, grown closer, overcame challenges, and now we are almost grown up, and maybe ready to expand our thoughts into even greater things within our family, but maybe even streaching out our wings into places, not even Meldor forsaw way back when.... with a very small group of 10 officers, sitting in a circle, on West Bree Lawn... Be prepared, Meldor has been planning again... very quietly, but making really grandious plans that are gonna take us ........ well... for now... trust me..... its only the beginning  thanks Meldor

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RUNIC KNIGHTS - March 31 2007

RUNIC KNIGHTS - March 31 2007 

The RUNIC KNIGHTS started March 31 2007, as two lost souls , Meldor and Taolin,  trying to figure out a new game, Lord of the Rings Online. Our only real motto, if you help me I'll try to help you. We are all new, we approach the game to be casual, friendly, and just try and help each other. Who would have ever figured we would be FULL after only 30 days. To accomodate a few new people, we need some method of trimming old inactive users. If you have not logged into LotRo as your MAIN or one of your ATLs in 60 days, there is a chance you might have your character temporarily removed, until we can add you back again.  

• • The kinship is founded on the belief that a Runic Knight must first and foremost find enjoyment in their pursuits within the game. The kinship strives to assist its members in their individual and collective goals.

All members of the Runic Knights will conduct them- selves in such a manner that they will never bring shame or dishonor upon the Name of the Runic Knights. Members must never verbally assault other members in public areas or forums. Problems between members should be handled privately. Members are expected to treat other members with respect and honor at all times. Members of the Runic Knights should always keep one thing in mind. 

HAVE FUN.