LtC Kodoss,

[Max Liao (Callandryn)]

I have received word from a very reliable source that Blade Empire, Gazneth in particular, has deemed Vhalyar and I 'traitors'.

Gazneth has neither directly approached me with this information nor has he come to our forums here to take issue with us as a guild. If he takes issue with me, I will handle that with him myself. However, if he (or other Blade Empire) members come to our boards here to cause trouble or if they start a smear campaign elsewhere against us, I need you handle that as tactfully and 'professionally' as you can - as OIC of External Relations.

Here are the facts so you can go in armed with information.

A couple of months ago I developed a multi-MMO setup for Blade Empire. It was based on a Monarchy style of government that fit Blade Empire. Gazneth took the information and ran with it. That was the intent so I have no problem with that.

The problem I have is that I was never consulted in its implementation. All he did was take it and tell me he was going to refine it and put it into place. You see, when I do something, unless I specifically say otherwise, I desire consultation and discussion from all concerned people.

About a month ago Vhalyar (through PMs with me) began to have misgivings about Gazneth. I guess Gazneth started demanding things from Vhal and his WoW guild. In the end I offered to help Vhal create a more palatable organization ... what became known as Legion of Myth.

I guess during this time Gazneth had it in his mind that I would be part of the new Blade Empire. Well, I won't lie; I would have accepted his offer a month ago. However things have changed now.

- Whether they want to admit it or not, Blade Empire is a power gaming guild.
- I am a Role Player. Really, I don't trust Blade Empire's recruiting practices and I could not stand to be in another guild that loses itself like OOB did in Shadowbane.

- Blade Empire multi-MMO was initially designed by me, then redesigned and formed by Gaz (and others?).
- LoM is our creation and we all have put a lot of effort into creating it. Let's just say due to the intensive labor, I'm a bit more emotionally attached to LoM.

- I have made it well known that I will not betray Blade Empire; in Shadowbane or anywhere else. There is even a post in the open forums on the WoW boards which state that ... plus PMs to Silv and Arlondau stating the same. If any member of LoM decides to make trouble for Blade Empire I'd take great exception with them.
- On the other hand, if Blade Empire DOES start a cold war (or a hot war, for that matter) then all bets are off.

So, what does this all mean for you and External Relations? If ... and ONLY IF ... they cause trouble with us, I would like you to stamp out any potential smear campaigns against us. Please don't resort to flames and what not, just the facts and a positive attitude.

In the end I am hoping that this goes no father than what's already been done, but I wanted to give you a 'heads up' so you aren't blindsided if shit comes crashing down on us from them.

[Kodoss]

Greetings Sir,

i have read and understood.
Since i was on a good stance with everyone there when i left, i am sure that we can avoid potential trouble.

[Rooks (Kedryn)]

ok well I guess I don't need to post but I will.
You know if Stas every start a new guild on a diff game I would be open to join it because hey I like him and we have talked lots in game, but Gaz is not the same.
I know Stas and Gaz go back but I really never knew Gaz when he was in BC.
He was in the Shadowblade and they weren't open and didn't really get to know the rest of the guild.
I really hated what The Order became, I disliked the whole I idea of semi lore crap.
was I going to betray them on SB, no because Stas stil did form the guild so I guess that counts for something.
I hated to see Count not maybe leader but Gaz running in to take the spot...
Oh well I guess I hope they don't come here anf flame, thats bad for PR you know =P

[Max Liao (Callandryn)]

Aye, I liked Stas, too. If he were to come here (and be active) he'd be a Senior Officer ... even if we had to make up a position for him. hehe (Pending YOUR approval, of course).

Rooks, I'll modify your signature and your web page info (name) ASAP.

Kodoss, when you have the time, please update your rank. (You should have a blue inner shield).

Thank You.

[Kodoss]

Rank updated, Sir.