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About Kinship
Contact: Leader or officer, see below
Contact Info: Please visit our website for futher contact details.
Rank: Sanctuary is a Rank 10 kinship.
Sanctuary Website
Sanctuary - For the story of Sanctuary and its origins.
Sanctuary (Elendilmir) - Our beloved brethren on the other side of the pond.
Sanctuary only has members on Elendilmir and Laurelin all other kinships with the same or similar names on other servers are unrelated, but flattering.
History
Full details of the history of Sanctuary in Middle Earth can be found [Here] with a few kinship details thrown in.
For the history and origins of Sanctuary as a kinship see below:
The origins of Sanctuary as a kinship are lost in the mists of time (and other on-line games). This incarnation of Sanctuary began back in November 2005 when our founder Aquilla decided he could wait no longer for a Middle Earth based on-line game to arrive. Like many of us he had been following LOTRO since it was known as MEO (Middle Earth On-line) and was yearning to set something in motion and gather like minded friends and allies together in preparation. So our website and forums were created and folk from all over the world began to congregate and discuss the impending arrival of LOTRO.
For some time we provided support for one another through the torment that was the wait for the game to arrive. Then finally the beta arrived and Sanctuary as a kinship was well represented on either side of the Atlantic, on both of the beta servers.
Our numbers continued to grow and by the time the game went live we were all well prepared for life in Middle Earth and we have been enjoying ourselves ever since.
Our EU chapter has consistently numbered around 100+ members, most of whom intend on staying with the game until their lifetime memberships run out.
Description
Sanctuary as a kinship has a varied membership in almost every way. The emphasis is on casual, mature, fun for all, with an ample injection of silliness as and when required.
Age and maturity: We are a family friendly kinship, but the majority of our members are mature players and a few steps beyond that (with three generations of one family gracing our halls with their presence).
Nationality: Plenty of our number are based in the US and play on the Elendilmir server, but the EU chapter playing on Laurelin is the larger faction. We have friends from almost every corner of the world including the UK, France, Germany, Finland, Romania, Poland, Spain and Sweden to name but a few.
Game style (roleplay): We play on the English speaking roleplay server Laurelin and as such the roleplay of other players must be respected at all times and players characters must be named in accordance with the server naming policies. As a kinship though we are RP lite and do not enforce our members to take part in any roleplay.
Game style (raiding / end game): We have a large number of players that are heavily involved in the end game and we are part of a number of alliances that provide ample opportunity for raiding. However it is not required or expected. We have plenty of members that play regularly but don't intend reaching the end game for at least a few years, if ever.
Support and events: We do our best to support those with less advanced characters through the use of the many alternative characters that most of our members have ready at hand and willing to help one another. We also run regular events to aid members with their progress and game-play, to welcome new members and to encourage roleplay. Whether it be our Epic Book Club, a pub quiz at our tavern The Dancing Bear, a chicken rampage in the Shire or a spot of monster play in the Ettenmoors, there is always something else around the corner.
In summary we are a great kinship if you just want to enjoy the game with a great bunch of people. If you want to concentrate on one area of the game to the exclusion of all else (such as roleplay or raiding) then there are probably other kinships better suited to your needs.
Kinship House
Address: 9 Chestnut Road, Bromburg, Bree-land.
A salute by the fire.
Recruitment
First of all, welcome!
Thank you for taking an interest in The Sanctuary.
Waiting List To preserve our friendly, family-oriented feel we may occasionally put a cap on our numbers and operate a waiting list system from time to time.
As a result if you are interested in joining you may have to go on our waiting list until we have places available. This may take some patience on your part as it may be a couple of weeks before a place is available.
If our waiting list is flagged as "empty" below, this means recruitment is faster and more direct for the time being.
*** There is currently no waiting list ***
If you would like to be considered for recruitment please make a thread here Elendilmir or here Laurelin and introduce yourself to us.
Generally speaking, the better we get to know you and the better you get to know us, the more likely we'll find out if you are right for the kinship and if the kinship is right for you. A good intro is a good way to start.
We have a Pledge that we take very seriously and which you should read and let us know whether you agree to abide by it. It is basically a personal code of conduct.
Another thing to note is that we play on the European Roleplay server Laurelin. This means we only accept people who are prepared to respect the RP rules of the server. In other words, character names should be lore-appropriate (we can help with that) and OOC talk should be limited to channels where OOC is allowed.
If we accept you as a Hopeful, you will be placed on our waiting list (if it is in operation). You'll have access to many forum areas and are encouraged to get to know us both here and in the game while you wait. When places become available we'll consider all the Hopefuls and offer places to those who have already become an essential part of the Sanctuary family.
By essential, we mean - Do we know you? Do we like you? Do you like us? Are you sociable and friendly? Do you keep to the Pledge? Do you join in on the forum chat? Do you join in in-game?
If you are essential by any of the above definitions and we have a place, we will be honoured to offer you membership :)
Roleplaying
If you are a keen Roleplayer you will find like-minded others here, but you should also note that as an inclusive kinship we do have members who choose not to roleplay. OOC is allowed in our kinship chat, and in fellowship chat when OOC has been agreed.
Dressing Up Box
Sanctuary has, at its Kin house, an extensive collection of clothing from across Middle-earth. These items are for the use of all members (level permitting).
Events
Sanctuary often run kinship events as well as get involved in other major server events. Horse races, swimming gala, treasure hunts and other events keep the kinship alive with roleplay and are a great way to meet other members whom you may have only heard in chat.
Raiding
If you are interested in Raiding you will also find members here who raid.
However you should note that we are NOT a raiding kinship. We are involved with one or two alliances, but this does not guarantee the opportunity to raid.
We run kinship raids occasionally, if and when we can get enough members involved all at the same time - which may not be as often as you might need or want. Our focus is having fun in all aspects of the game at all levels.
Please bear this in mind when deciding whether to apply to Sanctuary.
Chat
Sanctuary has access to Ventrillo servers and also uses Team Speak to help organisation and coordination during rading, events and other kinship activities.
Crafting
Sanctuary has a dedicated crafting and trade section. Members can trade, sell or swap items and as is more often the case, find free of charge materials, equipment or advice.
Leadership
Founders
Founder : Hithlinel
Leaders
Leader : Hithlinel
Officers
Eothred, Bodin, Throkur or Roderick
Gilithred, Fainulisse, Pibroch, Redden, Linred, Redwyn or Andred
Feanaur, Beladis, Thorbul, Feanaru or Findecano
Bochari, Liokair, Corelthi, Konsin, Lorata, Tiluna, Bochi, Aurochin, Rinto, Nimya or Boendul
Merenween, Nimkaladiel, Ethelowyn, Beriaer or Olfar
Kirswise, Kirsdo, Kirsles, Kirswith, Kirsryn or Kirsowen
Aalffrandir, Aalffrond, Dagdral or Olbank
Jan, Jyn, or Jeyn
Hreofec, Hreodoc, Hreodin, Hreowulf or Hreodred
Morbi, Donoric, Morbial, Morji or Morbie
Galmir, Lalthorian
Bado, Tinwen
... or search under "Sanctuary" on the Who panel in-game and ask any member to put you in touch with an officer.
Monster Play
You are also welcome to join our monster-play tribe The Asylum on a similar trial basis. We tend to play our creeps in-character on our RP night, Monday nights 7.30pm (server time) onwards at present.
MP Leaders
Leader : Vargr
MP Officers
Officer : Shakred
Officer : Akred
Officer : Redfang
Character Management System (CMS)
Sanctuary has a comprehensive character management system embedded into its website. All members are required to keep their characters up to date. This is very handy for working out who owns which characters and what their class, level and vocation is, etc. So it is well worth the effort of keeping up to date as you progress.
Misc Information
Cake! Do you like cake?
Please file your sanity in one of the containers provided by the entrance and if you have a preference colour wise for your padded cell or straight-jacket then please be sure to let us know.
