It is with great pleasure that we announce the auspicious formation of the newest guild upon the Pacific Shard:  The Brotherhood of Light.    

With our guildsite still under construction, the details of The Brotherhood's philosophy and goals may be of interest to you.  We worship Ven Almighty, the spiritual manifestation of Light and Life.  We are dedicated to the pursuit of good works and the opposition of evil.  As such, we abhor all that represents Darkness and Death, in particular the vile, twisted abominations known as the Undead -- Ghoul, Skeleton, Zombie, and Lich comprise The Brotherhood of Light's most especial, dedicated foes. 

The Light of Ven is manifest in three distinct character classes within our guild: 

1) Ven'faer, the Paladin of Light --  Within the guild's ranks, the Paladins of Light are designated "Children of the Sun," champions of the defenseless, pursuing with vigor the perpetrators of evil and the destruction of the Undead. 

2) Ven'vael, the Healer-priestess -- Though none of the divisions within Our Most Holy Order are exclusive to either male or female, the "Sisters of the Moon" (and occasional Brother) administer to the sick and wounded, eschewing open conflict (excepting Undead) and defending with force only when dire need arises. 

3) Ven'raen, the Scholar-mage -- The "Brothers of the Stars" dedicate themselves to the quest for magical skill and knowledge above all else, employed ever in the never-ending conflict against the Forces of Death and Darkness.  From their arcane ranks come the guidance and leadership directing Our Most Holy Order. 

So-called "player-killers" will never have a place within our ranks, and their cruel, obscenely casual disregard for life and property (specifically, that of others) is in diametric opposition to The Brotherhood's basic tenets.  That understood, we are not dedicated to PvP conflict, rather the pursuit of all that is virtuous and of good report:  Protecting the weak, administering to the injured, and aiding all in need with whatever honest means we have at our disposal.  But, above all else, Our Most Holy Order seeks to rid Britannia of the cancerous Undead infestation cursing our fair land. 

Until the new reputation system is in place, and all the current bugs with regard to guildstones have been resolved (hope springs eternal!), our organization is on temporary "hiatus."  We will be rallying our membership and determining a site for our guildhall upon the Pacific 
Shard, once this occurs. 

In the interim, please feel free to share with us your own experiences from our wondrous realm of Britannia.  How long have you been involved in UO, and how did you hear of our guild-site?  What are your interests within the game, and your expectations for guild membership?  Both novice and veteran players are, of course, equally welcome additions to our guild rosters. 

May the Light of Ven shine upon thee! 

Sincerely, 

Brother Nikolai