Chosen of Fate

The Chosen of Fate
Led By	Cordir
Holy Symbol	(Tattooed) (Writhing) The Covenant of the Chosen
Alignment	True Neutral
PK Model	Initially, Hearth. Changed to Sentry when Hearth removed. Converted to Sword so Sentry could be removed.
Attendants	Elladan (02/00) Legionaire (06/00) Plato (01/01) Torchbearer (09/01) Myronides (05/02) Zarous (08/02) Mystaya (08/05) Isolas(09/05)
Future Immortal Followers	Adso Clue Boromir DarkClaw Schwartz Katrana Solaron Isolas
Ordained Mortals	Nyx Clue Noctus Kaldred Kandrell Kethran Lanfear Daermon N'a'shezbaernon Aslan T'Sarran DarkClaw Myst
Allies	Thaygar Clue Boromir Isolas Katrana Kerriariadne Tripper Bliss Majere Mystaya
Enemies	Molo Torchbearer Katrana
Temple	Within the Tapestry of Fate The Sanctuary of Fate

FINFO/Following Description:

October 1, 2001:
Cordir, leader of the Chosen of Fate, Greater Power of the Sentry.
Following's self-perceived alignment: Lawful Neutral.
The followings of Kerriariadne, Tripper are considered allies.

• The Chosen of Fate is a non-aggressive Neutral following, dedicated to the teaching of the young, personal growth, and devoted service to the Realm as a whole. Its rules and requirements for entry are challenging, but the personal growth and camaraderie found there more than repay the price of duty.
  

July 14, 2002: Cordir, leader of the Chosen of Fate, Greater Power of the Sentry.
Following's self-perceived alignment: Lawful Neutral.
The followings of Tripper, Kerriariadne, Bliss are considered allies.
The followings of Myronides, Torchbearer are considered enemies.

October 16, 2004:
Cordir, leader of the Chosen of Fate, Greater Power of the Sword.
Following's self-perceived alignment: Lawful Neutral.
The followings of Clue, Kerriariadne are considered allies.
The followings of Torchbearer, Katrana are considered enemies.

• The Chosen of Fate is a Neutral following dedicated to the teaching of the young, personal growth, and devoted service to the Realm as a whole. Its requirements for entry and rules are challenging, but the close knit, supportive, teaching environment and camaraderie found within more than repay the price of duty asked. The Chosen range in experience from 2x playtesters to those new to mudding. Internal programs of apprenticeship exist to teach and share knowledge, and an outreaching Council is in place so that all opinions are heard and heeded.
  

Chosen Website: www.stormreaver.net - Click on the spiderweb.

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[ 11] Cordir: SWORD
Mon Mar 1 11:15:05 2004
To followers of: Cordir

Our PK model has been changed. Every Chosen has a 30 day window in which to decide if they will stay or they will go. WHY?

1) Tynian has expressed in the past his wish that Sentry - and PK Model as a whole - go away. He has checked with me now and then to ask if I'd changed my mind. While I DO NOT know this to be true ... it has occurred to me that perhaps there are many things that he wishes to do with TFC that he cannot, with PK model in his way, coding wise.

2) It would happen eventually. I wanted it to happen on my own terms. Bluntly, I don't know if I am long for this realm, and I want to shake it to its foundations while I can. If you ask why I would think that, I have but one word for you. Majere.

What does this mean for you?

• MY RULES GOVERNING PK AND YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN PK HAVE NOT CHANGED. Hands / Blades / Mystics are the only ones who should be getting in conflict. Same rules apply - only help those who are hunting Anathema or Wyld Hunt.
  
• It means we need to watch out for one another more. Watch over our little ones. Keep them safe. They no longer have Fjust -- But they do have the focused attention and protection of our entire following.
  
• Treat Ally Anathema as you have: No harm, but no aid. Offer to help them with removal from the Anathema list.
  

If you have questions: ASK BEFORE YOU ACT.

Entry Requirements:

1. Change your title to: 'walks the path of the Wyrm.'
2. Reach level 10, minimum.
3. Gain the sponsorship of a current member of the Chosen.
4. Write a character history. Your sponsor will tell you where to send it.
5. Present yourself for a one on one interview with Cordir.
6. Spend a `year and a day' of TFC time (two hours RL) assisting the young and new to the Realm with spells, eq, advice, and guidance.
7. Learn eight of the racial cities of your home continent. Be able to prove this knowledge by obtaining a unique item from each city.
8. Select three Geasa and discuss their suitability with your sponsor.
9. Find the Sigil Draktha in the Ruins of the Citadel in the North. Be able to reach it from your home city.

Membership:

(See Also: Category:Chosen of Fate) The membership of the Chosen of Fate is broken into the two times Cordir was an FLI:

• First Ascension - In Order of acceptance: Nyx, Talmud the Theologian, Deamhan An-Shalach, Durin, Marvadoc, Amblin Dirado, Gregar T'Sarran, Ananasi Aleitros, Kennet D'Augustine, Gernoul, Cerberus, Palin D'henoke, Natalie Rose D'Augustine, Allyena, Mireya An-Shalach, Helati de-Orilig, Teine, Adso, Cirth the Pale, Lataal, Boromir, Tyrall, Storivad, Irgaak, Elaina, Bastian, Trakker Longbow, Fuzzy, Kalee, Serenity, Angeline, Garvax, Khorlan Farseer, Azmoth, Cistercian, Saran Cerementi, Gillfen, Trevor, Dalmiera, Flutter, Dazzle, Ringo, Sarabos, Noctus, Dwarvenheld, Harmony Skylore, Clue, Tirayel Vairhyn, Cleon Venabili, Celia, Tien Shihan, Alex, Dracos, Aslan T'Sarran, Bancor, Virgil, Lanfear Daermon N'a'shezbaernon, Aphrodite, Morgaine, Kethran, Solaron Al'Veeran, Kaldred, Rigel, Ambrose, Ordeith, Aerith, Kettri, Katrana, Ebonie, Taibh, Anduin, Shylok, Myre
  
  

• Second Ascension - In Alphabetical Order: Abe, Aerith, Alleron, Amblin Dirado, Ambrose, Amon, Ananasi Aleitros, Angeline, Aphrodite, Arcanum Dra'sai, Arianos, Arieda, Asher, Aslan T'Sarran, Avatarr, Aviendha, Avoozl, Azilix, Azmoth, Balin, Bancor, Belsambar, Boromir, Brick, Cadee, Calivax, Celia, Cerberus, Charles, Cirth the Pale, Cistercian Silverleaf, Cleon, Clue, Corbin, Corri, Coyul, Dalmiera, DarkClaw, Dart, Dazzle, Deamhan An-Shalach, Delan, Deyanira, Diver, Doc Demento, Dracos, Dragan, Drakar Grimward, Drazuk, Drizzt Do'Urden, Drystan ap Aran, Durin, Dwarvenheld, Ebonie, Elaina, Erian, Esariston, Eulamarkeize, Faile bat'Kael, Fearghus, Fling, Flutter, Furnock, Fury, Fuzzy, Galatea, Garland, Garvax, Gaul Stone, Ghazkull, Gillfen, Gloom, Gregar T'Sarran, Gryffen,Harmony Skylore, Helati de-Orilig, Ihsahn, Illek, Indiga, Ink, Innovindil, Isolas Starleaf, Jet, Kaldred Kandrell, Kalee, Kaltar, Katrana, Katvis, Keenare, Kenlo, Kennet D'Augustine, Kethran, Kettri, Khorlan Farseer, Kirith Whitefire, Korran Strongbow, Lanfear Daermon N'a'shezbaernon, Lataal, Linkin, Marvadoc, MikGub, Mireya An-Shalach, Mnaramenth Vidrion, Morgaine, Myre, Myst, Natalie Rose D'Augustine, Nobbs, Noctus, Nyx, Oook, Ordeith, Palin D'henoke, Pardoquilian Beoluve, Persephone, Phoras, Pitt, Pixiedust, Poit, Pol O'Song, Preston, Ptarchyzk, Qeiri, Quarnel, Quaroth, Quathros, Ramza Beoluve, Rigel, Ringo, Rufus, Salomar, Sarabos, Sarai, Saran Cerementi, Saruman, Schwartz, Scrye, Sharn, Shilea, Shylok, SirPsycho, Solaron, Straezan, Syrinz, Taibh, Talmud, Tarathiel, Terenas, Tien, Tirayel, Trakker, Tranquility Rose, Trap T'Sarran-Sturdivant, Trevor, Tripletriztz, Tyanna, Tyb, Tybalt, Ungrim, Urso, Wardrof, Weket, Wisp, Wistom, Witchblade, Witchdoctor, Xylos.
  
• OnceAMadman <- Yes, that was the Implementor Madman, visiting as a mortal in June of 2004.
  
• Ivarr <- 2x Triat Master coming for a visit on 09/30/2000.
  
• Maurice <- Yes, that was the Founder, who stopped by for a visit.
  

Additional Notes/Trivia:

• The Chosen of Fate were the longest running Neutral following on The Final Challenge, spanning 9 years.
  
• Regular meetings known as the "Fateful Hour" were held, sometimes with guests, for specific role-play or storytelling events. (See logs below!)
  
• The mortal leaders of the following were known as Taoiseach (Councilors).
  
• Individuals who were recognized as friends of great standing to the following were known as Destined. These included (at various times) Abender Stormreaver, Vecna, Jahiliya of Veladorn, Clumsyfool of Mirth, Trap Sturdivant T'Sarran, Typhon, Ivarr and Gaul Stone
  
• Enemies of the following who had attacked or stolen from a Chosen 3 times, or slain a Chosen, were known as Anathema.
  
• All members were required to take on Geasa, a roleplayed prohibition or required action, which were witnessed by Cordir's "pet", the Guardian Spider . Saran Cerementi, Nyx and Tirayel took on the most. These vows could range from never eating meat to never using the gossip channel, to being required to perform IDs upon request or visiting a specific zone each log in.
  
• The Chosen of Fate's Avatar (for Avatar Wars in 2004 & 2006) was Lanae, based on Lanfear. Their Snowman, for Snowman Wars, was Phraustea. Kethran was particularly instrumental in building both Avatars and Snowmen.
  
• Not to be confused with the Selected of Fate.

Timeline Logs - Joining Ceremonies:

Aerith, Allyena, Ambrose, Ananasi Aleitros, Anduin, Angeline, Aphrodite, Aster, Bastian, Celia, Cistercian, Cleon Venabili, Clue, Diver, Dracos, Drakar, Ebonie, Elaina, Flutter, Garvax, Gaul, Gernoul, Ghazkull, Gillfen, Gryffen, Harmony Skylore, Helati de-Orilig, Isolas, Kaldred Kandrell & Katrana, Kalee, Kennet D'Augustine, Kethran, Kettri, Lanfear Daermon N'a'shezbaernon, Marvadoc, Morgaine, Myre, Natalie Rose D'Augustine, Persephone, Quarnel, Rigel, Saran Cerementi, Solaron Al'Veeran, Taibh, Tien Shihan, Tirayel Vairhyn, Trakker Longbow, Tybalt, TranquilityRose/Serenity, Trap, Trevor, Wardrof,

Timeline Logs - Chosen of Fate Special Events:

1999:
8 Chosen: A Record, Matters of the T'sarran Family, Dinin's Gift to the Weaver & Deamhan, Kennet & The Dracolich, Fate's Debt (regarding the Dracolich), Heartless No More (restoring the heart of Silonch), The Stormreaver is Destined, Two Boys Go Fishing (Or, how to burn through 600 of Cordir's Mana), Trakker & Friends vs Captain Niall, Cordir Ascends to Lesser Goddess. Cordir's Challenge to the Chosen, A Storytelling Duel (Ananasi Vs Talmud), A Fowl Tale (Lorna's Story Quest).
2000:
Rites of Renewal, Wyld Goings On, Trakker & Friends vs Scairz, Vows Renewed (Cordir & Deamhan's second vows), The Theologian Departs (Talmud says his goodbyes), Trakker reaches Level 50!, Gregar's Shame (and rejection). Talmud's Reward (for completing a quest), Bastian's Tale, Serenity's Vision Quest, For The Triat (a poem by Cirth), Cirth Teaches of the Triat, Thaygar's Tale at a bardic circle, which was followed by Khore's Tale, Cirth's Vision of 'What If'...
2001:
Corri endures the Weaver's Mirror, A Vestal Oath Broken (Cordir speaking with Gavin & Tranquility), Adso Ascends! (The first Chosen of Fate to Immort), Cordir Reads the Pattern for one of Life's Blood, A Declaration of Silliness, Tranquility's Thoughts on Neutrality, Minar's Opinion of Fate, Torchbearer is Chosen (becomes Fate's Attendant), Aslan's Oath, A Reading of the Threads, Aslan's Geasa, Nakka's Proclaimation, Weaver's Disgrace (Cordir's Retirement/Removal from Play), Cordir's Disgrace: Reactions, Cordir's Apology, Restoration (Tynian's Announcement), Weaver Re-Ascends (Cordir reaches Demi), T & N (a poem by Noctus). The Second Annual Golem Quest (Fate's Golem reaches the finals, but is defeated by Dark Chocolate), Cordir runs a Silly Weapons Tournament, The Quest of the Shaman, Tirayel's Storytelling Contest, Nakka's Tale at the Fateful Hour, Lanfear's Past, Handmaiden's Shame (the 10-02-2001 Fateful Hour), A Visitation of Ancient Spirts at the 10/9/01 Fateful Hour, 11/7/01 Bardic Circle - Part 1 (Performances by Drystan, Artanis, Tranquility, Athorne, Zaaris, and Belsambar) and Bardic Circle - Part 2 (with performances by Solaron, Katrana, Kaleyah, Clue, Tsumemasa, Sethvir, and Cordir), Drystan sings of "The Great Chocolate Battle", Fate Reborn: 1st Bardic after reinstatement, with performances by Drystan, Ysild, and Cordir. The Rededication of the Sanctuary of Fate.
2002:
Aslan & Talyn are Wed, The Rejection of Galatea, Noctus Proposes, A Wedding Invitation, Mordith's Confession, A Fated Takeover, Safeguarding the Child, The Vows of Tranquility & Noctus, The Ultimatim: Give up the cake, Boromir! A Note Regarding Nyx, Lanfear's Punishment, Clue is Embraced by Khore, Acting a Bit Too Wyld (or, Kaldred Gets In Trouble. Again.), The Ordainment of Lanfear, The Second Ascension (Cordir reaches Lesser again), Clue's Immortality Petition, Solaron reaches level 40!, Nyx takes an Apprentice, Katrana reaches level 40!, Abe's Honor Duel, Elven Attendant (Myronides), Dalaran's "Discussion", Salomar Hates Fate! (and here's why), What Fate Is, or is Not, a note by Cordir. Oook's Song of Power, The Wardancer & Fate Accord, Oook Performs an Ancient Ogre Ceremonial Song, Katrana's Immortality Petition, The Vows of Katrana & Solaron, Adventures in Attendancy (Zarous), Abe reaches level 50! Abe is named Champion of the Elves (even though he's human), Katrana is promoted to Ambassador, Ananasi & Her Monkey, Fate's Debt to Valance, Jet's Departure, Durin's Release, DarkClaw's Ordainment, Kaldred's release from Ordainment, Explaining the Sacrifice (Sharn asks about the Gentleman's Sacrifice), Kaldred reaches level 50! Solaron's Departure, DC & Garland's Wedding Invite. Noctus' Proposal Quest for Tranquility, Bad, Bad Danger Twins (a poem by Ty), Golem Wars III (Fiesty Fiend vs Wyrm's Leviathan), Cordir runs A Scavenger Hunt, Leaving a Calling Card - a quest for thieves, A Pair of Quests, and A Mud Knowledge Quest. What If... I had not joined the Chosen of Fate? (a story writing quest), and the The Thief Quest are followed by Yet Another Scavenger Hunt. [http://www.finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2002/bc-1-15-02.htm Jan 15 Bardic Circle with performances by Drystan, Solaron, Artanis, Nobbs, Xavier, Esariston, The Disco Birdie, and Ysild, The March 19th Fateful Hour - Nyx's Deordainment & the offering of secrets and sacrifices, the April 2nd Bardic Circle with performances by Drystan, Saruman, Clue, Cordir, Tranquility, and Natilena, The Binding of the Tainted, The Bardic Invasion: Performances by the new Bard class: Aviendha, Kirith, & Oook. Also, Kaldred asks for Indiga's hand in marriage and Aslan departs the realm.Oook sings a Song of Power, Oook performs an Ancient Ogre Ceremonial Song, and 'Der Shiny Fishy Song'.
2003 - 2005:
The Vows of DarkClaw & Garland, A Top 10 by Pol (the LEAST likely overheard things on TFC), Lanfear reaches level 50!, Fooled (Lanfear & Noctus play tricks on Cordir), Ty's Thank You, The Streaker's Release, The Black Kismet, Rath's Oath, The Weaver's Bind (poetry by Solaron), The Weaver's Poem (Poetry by DarkClaw), Star's Apology, Ptarchyzk Sells Himself (and Fate has the highest bid), Lanfear Retires, Joining Fate: Tybalt's Quest. Cycles - a poem by Cordir. A Telling of Tales, Oook's Demon Stomping Song, the First Bard Review Ever - by Oook, of course! Oook's second and third Bard Reviews. Oook & Eliste Perform. The Avatar Quest - Fate slays Tagnik'Zur and The Fonz. Cadee gets into the Bardic Swing of things, with her First & Second bardic reviews, and her third and fourth reviews. Snowman Wars begin, and Phraustea defeats all challengers.

Timeline Logs – Triat References/Events:

Thaygar's Unretirement, The Ordainment of Nyx, Nyx's Triat Mastery Quest, Nyx's Triat Mastery Completion, Weaver's Punishment, Adso's Triat Mastery Quest, Noctus' Triat Mastery Quest, Nakka Speaks of the Triat, The Acolyte Gives Guidance, Solaron's Vision, Clue's Ordainment, Gregar takes on Geasa, Kaldred's Triat Mastery Quest, Cirth writes of the Triumph of the Wyld, Cirth writes of the Wyrm's Challenge, Cirth writes of the Weaver's Embrace, Rites of Renewal & Nyx's Release from Ordainment, Kaldred's Completion & Ordainment, Solaron's Triat Mastery Quest, The Night of Wyld Praise, Katrana's Triat Mastery Quest, The Wedding of Katrana & Solaron, The Wyrm Incarna Acknowledged, The Purification of Electra, The Ogre Bard sings of Fire and Darkness, A Poem for the Wyldess, The Tides of the Hunt, Cycles

Goodbye:

[ 16] Cordir: Life, the Universe, and Everything
Sun Jun 22 21:34:40 2008
To followers of: Cordir
So. Um. Yeah.I've written this a couple of times in the past, but this time it's actually sticking. :)

I will not be returning to TFC as an active FLI. Life, the universe, and everything (translation: a new house 3x the size to keep clean/unpack/make into a home, a 10 year old girl in my life, and a husband who deserves more time than I've given him in the past) have all come together to convince me that now is the time to retire.

I had some thoughts of going god+, and had even gotten the green light for that. That was an awesome gesture on Tynian's part, and I appreciate it.

June 20 was the 9 year anniversary of my becoming an FLI for the first time. I think that's a rather nice, Triaty sort of number.

Next Sunday (June 29th), probably mid day, I will be logging in and requesting Retirement. I would love to have as many folks from Fate (members now, and members from the past) there to say good bye. I'll bring a box of Kleenex, if you will. :)

Fate has changed TFC. We've been a force to be reckoned with, we've been a group doing things that no one else could do, or had ever dreamed of. I have had the pleasure and honor of serving you as your immortal, and it has enriched and changed my life. Thank you. Each of you. Many, I've had the pleasure of calling friends. In some cases, close friends. In one case, beloved. My life literally would not be the same without this game. It's been a long, fun ride.

So. Enough with that, I'm starting to get boo-hoo'ey. Hope to see ya on every now and then - I do plan on visiting, and will log in a few times between now and then hoping to catch folks in person. I'll happily log in on specific requests, via messenger or email if I get it in a timely fashion. I'm also planning on working up a Triat Mastery quest for Corri, since she made it to 50 before my deadline.

Take care, and know that I adore ya all.

Best wishes,
Cordir

See also: Threads of the Tapestry