Guild:Holy Knights of Westmarch - Revision history

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‎The Holy Knights of Westmarch

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 ==Overview==
-Describe the guild, what it's for, its goals
+The Holy Knights of Westmarch (HKW) are a cooperative Paladin-only Diablo II guild, primarily based on Battle.net's USWest server.  Active since 1998, the guild is an online community where members seek to bring the values of the Paladin into the game and onto the internet, sharing their struggles and triumphs as virtual brothers and sisters.
 ==Guild Achievements==

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 ==History==
-Esotar|ous founded it, more info about history of guild. Link to external page if it's too long. History of the guild in general goes here.
+The Holy Knights of Westmarch were founded by Esotar|ous in September, 1998.  The guild soon became hosted by DiabloII.net, and remains affiliated with incgamers to the present day.
 ==Background==

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 ===The Holy Knights of Westmarch===
-As Leoric's madness grew he ordered Lachdanan and the Knights into battle against our brothers and cousins who had remained behind in Westmarch when Leoric had assumed control over Khanduras. Lachdanan took us into battle for what it was worth, as it was a heartless and uninspired war. Nonetheless Lachdanan's loyalty to the mad king remained true and he, we, fought with valor if not bravely to most of our deaths.
+As Leoric's madness grew he ordered Lachdanan and the knights into battle against our brothers and cousins who remained in Westmarch when Leoric assumed control over the group in Khanduras. Lachdanan took us into battle for what it was worth, as it was a heartless and uninspired war. Nonetheless, Lachdanan's loyalty to the mad king remained true and he, we, fought with valor if not bravely to most of our deaths.
-As time past on Leoric's son was reported missing and Leoric had been executing many of the towns people for treason. Lachdanan ordered our battered and beaten army to retreat back to Khanduras, and to make ammends with those who had suffered in Westmarch. I had grown up quickly in those few years, and was placed in charge of a small group of Knights who were to remain behind to organize and return the dead knights of both armies to their final resting places in the Westmarch cemeteries. We were told to remain in Westmarch till we received further orders, and in keeping with those orders five other knights and I took up residence in a small cathedral; no one would accept us in the local inns because they were still rightfully angry over our unprovoked attack.
+As time passed, Leoric's son was reported missing and Leoric was executing many of the townspeople for treason. Lachdanan ordered our battered and beaten army to retreat to Khanduras and make amends with those who had suffered in Westmarch. I had grown up quickly in those few years and was placed in charge of a small group of knights who were to remain behind to organize and return the dead knights of both armies to their final resting places in the Westmarch cemeteries. We were told to remain in Westmarch till we received further orders, and in keeping with those orders five other knights and I took up residence in a small cathedral; no one would accept us in the local inns because they were still rightfully angry over our unprovoked attack.
-It was then that my fellow knights and I began our intense study of Zakarum in the stoned walls of the cathedral where we lived. Reading old books of magic we learned skills now invaluable to us, and choose to lead our lives in the highest of standards. Priests fed us knowledge of Zakarum and of the Light and of the ways of the Seraphim, the Arch-Angels. Practicing and forging our skills on one another we became closer to the light and it consumed us.
+It was then that my fellow knights and I began our intense study of Zakarum in the stoned walls of the cathedral where we lived. Reading old books of magic we learned skills now invaluable to us, and choose to lead our lives in the highest of standards. Priests fed us knowledge of Zakarum and of the Light and of the ways of the Seraphim, the Arch-Angels. Practicing and forging our skills on one another we became closer to the Light and it consumed us.
-Increasingly we did however, begin to worry about Lachdanan and the rest of our weakened army who had gone back to Tristram in Khanduras. Rumors began to spread thoughout the village that Tristram had fallen to the lord of terror, Diablo. We had read of the battle of good vs evil and understood its implications, but wrongly believed at the time that Diablo was still in imprisoned in the Soulstone. It was not until an unknown warrior who returned Diablo to the Soulstone did we learn the truth. Diablo had consumed the town and its' people including Leoric, Lachdanan, and Lazarus, who was responsible for the war with Westmarch. Details were vague at best, and memories and people passed on, so the story and its truths were lost to time. Had we known of the threat we would have returned to Tristram, but alas it was not our destiny.
+Increasingly, we did, however, begin to worry about Lachdanan and the rest of our weakened army who had gone back to Tristram in Khanduras. Rumors began to spread throughout the village that Tristram had fallen to the lord of terror, Diablo. We had read of the battle of good versus evil and understood its implications, but wrongly believed at the time that Diablo was still in imprisoned in the Soulstone. It was not until an unknown warrior who returned Diablo to the Soulstone did we learn the truth. Diablo had consumed the town and its people, including Leoric, Lachdanan, and Lazarus, who was responsible for the war with Westmarch. Details were vague at best, and memories and people passed on, so the story and its truths were lost to time. Had we known of the threat we would have returned to Tristram, but, alas, it was not our destiny.
-As things settled down in the two kingdoms the other knights and myself started an Academy that focused on the teachings of the Zakarum. That faith is a shield in battle. That the holiness of the Light and Zakarum above all else is sacred and must be upheld. Spiritual cleanliness of mind and body is the cornerstone of our lives. Strength of body is there only when there is no peaceful resolve. We fight to preserve and spread the word of the light and let nothing stand in our way or oppress our people or beliefs, or it shall face a wrath the likes it has never seen nor will survive to tell about: The Holy Knights of Westmarch
+As things settled down in the two kingdoms the other knights and myself started an Academy that focused on the teachings of the Zakarum. That faith is a shield in battle. That the holiness of the Light and Zakarum above all else is sacred and must be upheld. Spiritual cleanliness of mind and body is the cornerstone of our lives. Strength of body is there only when there is no peaceful resolve. We fight to preserve and spread the word of the Light and let nothing stand in our way or oppress our people or beliefs, or it shall face a wrath the likes it has never seen nor will survive to tell about: The Holy Knights of Westmarch.
 ==Contact==

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 ==Contact==
-Please visit HKW at [url]hkw.diabloii.net[/url], and stop by HKW's forums at [url]http://zakarum.net/forum[/url].
+Please visit HKW at http://hkw.diabloii.net, and stop by HKW's forums at http://zakarum.net/forum.
 ==Guild Resources==

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 Those who hold other ranks, Squires, Warriors, Knights, and Seraphim, are all full members, with equal standing.  Promotions are based on cumulative contributions to the guild, and are awarded as ceremonial recognitions of excellence.<br>
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-Five Seraphim serve as Commanders and one serves as Captain, and together the Commanders and Captain make up the voting members of the High Council.  The Council is vested with final authority over all matters, but frequently confers with members, both individually and cumulatively, for input.  Vacancies on the Council are infrequent, and replacements are considered very carefully, so that the Council is always made up of the most committed and responsible Knights.<br>
+Five Seraphim serve as Commanders and one serves as Captain, and together the Commanders and Captain make up the voting members of the High Council.  The Council is vested with final authority over all matters, but frequently confers with members, both individually and collectively, for input.  Vacancies on the Council are infrequent, and replacements are considered very carefully, so that the Council is always made up of the most committed and responsible Knights.<br>
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 The additional ranks of Court Magus and Chancellor are unique to their current incumbents, and are not part of the ordinary system of ranks.  The Court Magus is an advisory member of the Council, although in practice advice is welcomed from a variety of sources.<br>
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 ===Notable Companions===
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-The '''Holy Knights of Westmarch''' is a [[guild]] on the USWest Realm that was founded in 1998. It's one of the most venerable ''[[Diablo II]]'' guilds in existence.
+The '''Holy Knights of Westmarch''' is a [[guild]] on the USWest Realm that was founded in 1998. It's one of the most venerable ''[[Diablo II]]'' guilds in existence.<br>
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 This page is still under construction.  Please check back for updates.

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 The additional ranks of Court Magus and Chancellor are unique to their current incumbents, and are not part of the ordinary system of ranks.  The Court Magus is an advisory member of the Council, although in practice advice is welcomed from a variety of sources.<br>
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-Companions are special friends of HKW who are not members of the guild.  There are a variety of reasons for which worthy individuals have historically been unable to join HKW, ranging from being unwilling to play as Paladins or unable to attend membership meetings to the guild being at its member limit.  By vote of the entire membership, a few of these individuals have been made Companions of HKW, entitling them to a variety of privileges usually limited to members, such as guild game passwords and acess to guild collections.  It is more difficult to become a Companion than it is to become a member.<br>
+Companions are special friends of HKW who are not members of the guild.  There are a variety of reasons for which worthy individuals have historically been unable to join HKW, ranging from being unwilling to play as Paladins or unable to attend membership meetings to the guild being at its member limit.  By vote of the entire membership, a few of these individuals have been made Companions of HKW, entitling them to a variety of privileges usually limited to members, such as guild game passwords and access to guild collections.  It is more difficult to become a Companion than it is to become a member.<br>
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