The Duchy of Wessex

Active Members: 40+
Website: http://www.duchyofwessex.org
Forums: http://www.duchyofwessex.org/forum

Region: EU/NA
Roleplay: Practical Roleplay, Anything else is totally optional.
VOIP: A working headset is required.

Our organization still lives by the same rules and principles of our ancesters who lived
during the rise and fall of the First Kingdom several hundred years ago.

We provide our members with a completely immersive and wholly unique gaming experience that sets us apart from the high fantasy and low quality guilds that swarm games such as Perpetuum. The Duchy of Wessex is based on a working feudal corporation that is grounded in realism and based on historical facts. We've done this not only to impart a technical organization and efficiency that will give us an advantage in the world of Nia, but also to provide our members with the opportunity to be part of something greater.

With the fully developed institutions of the ducal government in place, our members are able to explore and pursue careers in various avenues of our corporation; we hope that being a part of the Duchy of Wessex is like stepping into your favourite film, novel or game. When war happens, it will feel like a war between societies, not just a really intense rugby match.

One special focus of this guild is on accurate and detailed administration, so we would really like to appeal to and attract members who are capable of filling out some of these roles. That means we are looking for the absolute best diplomats, heralds, ministers, information brokers, traders, and soldiers.

The Duchy's structure consists of the duke and his council and there are plenty of opportunities for advancement within our corporate structure. Rather than using a typical and arbitrary hierarchy, where you advance from the lowest to highest rank based on time in or popularity, and the ranking only designated your "precedence" in the clan, we use a social system that identifies your role within the Duchy. For instance, if you enjoy designing forum signatures, taking part in diplomacy or performing ceremonies then you may pursue the art of the herald. If you display valour and resourcefulness on the field of battle it's possible that you may be granted arms and a knighthood.

You can apply for membership here.

For any questions please join our chat channel ingame (Duchy of Wessex)