Irvyn

Welcome to the Duchy of Trinsic. We are a roleplaying guild, a member of the Community of Roleplayers, Europa (CoRE). Not surprisingly, we are based in Trinsic (Trammel). We are allied both in and out of character with the Elven Guild (E-V) and the Stirling & Kendall Trading Company (S&K).

There is lots of information about the guild here, but if you have more questions please contact one of the people listed below. Also please post any ideas, suggestions, skill gain issues, training, hunting and so on as you please (but no babble thread please ). All allies and enemies are of course also welcome to post *smiles*

Irvyn Middlethorn
Duke of Trinsic

Contacts:

Duke of Trinsic: Irvyn ICQ 138041080 (GM)

Gwen Irima ICQ 122488731 and Adammair Walker ICQ 33033321 have Emissary access for any membership problems in Irvyn’s absence. For Trinsic Alliance warring/peacing problems, Cenire Almatari ICQ 122488731 for E-V and Verity Stirling ICQ 97882651 for S&K have Warlord access.

All guild member ICQs

How to join the private forum

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If you dont know much about us and want to know more, here is where to start. This forum contains all the basic information about the guild, starting from a general synopsis and continuing as follows:

Specific Information

The Code of Conduct is very important. You must agree to comply with this. It also includes the Rules of Engagement. Persistent breaking of these rules will not be tolerated - the code is there to try and ensure that everyone can have fun and get along together.

The Member List is updated regularly (although it's a bit dependent on UO.com updating) and shows all the current members with their titles and ICQ numbers (having ICQ is a requirement of joining as we use it a lot for communication. Please go to ICQ.com - community, people search and messaging service! for more information and to download it - it's free ).

The Guild Structure shows and explains the basic ranks in the guild, and also includes information about the three divisions (Guards, Citizenry, Order of Virtue) which may be helpful both for people interested in the Duchy, and also to give players some pointers on how to play their character within them.

The current war status of the guild is also updated fairly regularly.

To find your way around Trinsic, there are maps of the city. Some of the buildings are availabled to be leased; a current list of leases is here.

You will also need to be familiar with the Laws of Trinsic.

General Information

A few words about us:

The Duchy of Trinsic is a lawful good roleplaying guild. That means we play our characters according to the Virtues. We don't murder or commit other major crimes, and we believe strongly in laws and community. Only by working together will we succeed.

What should I do if I want to join?

First thing we would like you to do is to develop a story for your character. Who is he/she, why do they follow the virtues, where in the land do they come from, and why do they want to join the Duchy? We want to know all about the character you play! The next thing you should do is come to Trinsic, watch us in action, roleplay with us, and try and get to know some of the guildmembers. Remember that we are a roleplaying guild, and you are who you play. If you are still interested, contact one of the stoneholders to talk more (in character is great, but out of character is fine if you can't find any of us in game). We also ask that you complete an application form.

I am a completely new player, can I join?

Yes indeed! Your skills are of no importance to us. As of course good skills is better on hunts and battles, it is no necessity, and we will anyway help you train as much as we can. Also we accept most templates here, a crafter or merchant is as welcome as a warrior or mage. In fact we prefer newer characters.

What is expected of me?

Members of the Duchy of Trinsic must be roleplayers. It is our only goal to have fun roleplaying. If you want gold, fame or 6 x Legendary skills we suggest that you find another guild. The Duchy is not for achieving that.

Are we a PVP guild?

The Duchy is a warring guild, but we are not a pvp guild. All our battles are fought with strict rules (ROE - rules of engagement), and you don't have to fight either if you dont want to. Not all our members are fighters.
All our allies and enemies will highlight orange to you. This doesnt mean you know them though. If you see an orange you dont need to stop and talk to the person. This will be up to you.
If an orange player wants to interract with you, or you want to interract with an orange player stay in character. Always use brackets for out of character conversation (OOC) but keep this to an absolute minimum. However we don't only interract with orange players, you should roleplay with everyone.

Note! Not all orange players are enemies. Check the war status or ask if in doubt! But you should judge people on their actions - if an orange acts friendly, then be friendly, even if they come from Vesper Remember your character can't see those guild tags floating above our heads.

Do I attack our enemies on sight?

No! All attacks must start with a warning (as stated in ROE). Even then a player can surrender, and battle not commence.

What about grey (criminals) and reds (murderers)?

Even though we are good guys we do not attack people unless provoked. We don't attack greys and reds because they are that.

I have a quest or scenario. Do you want it?

Oh yes indeed! Please contact any of the people listed above to discuss it.

We also love it if you want to host a hunt or training practice. Just use ICQ or this forum to arrange!

Harassment, [censored] talk, calling people names and so on out of character:

This is NOT acceptable under ANY circumstances by anyone. This goes for all guilds we interract with and members within the guild. This also applies for forum posts as well as in game.

There is a lot to learn about DOT!

Then ask any of the other members, or write your question here at the forum!

Written by Ikus
First Duke of Trinsic

Modified by Irvyn
Second Duke of Trinsic

Irvyn

I'd like to summarise the basic roleplaying principles and guidelines that I feel the Duchy should be following, which all new members can look at and learn (and old ones can refer to every now and again just to refresh themselves, of course), and also have something binding on all members. Essentially, if you roleplay in the Duchy, there are certain principles and ideals you should be keeping to, and with the amount of questions I often get about such things, I think a clarification might be useful. Hence, I'm asking you all to observe a simple Code of Conduct to apply when playing your Duchy characters. These aren't entirely rigid rules - nobody is going to get kicked out of the guild for slipping up every now and then. However, anybody who consistently and repeatedly breaks the Code can expect to be without a title pretty quickly. I hope you're all able to find it acceptable and sensible. *smiles*

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Members will at all times act respectfully and calmly to others, keeping in mind that while they wear a Duchy title, they are representing the guild as a whole. As such, they should aim to be honourable and loyal.

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Members will attempt to remain In Character (IC) at all times. If Out of Character chat is necessary, it should be done within a party, or over ICQ or IRC. If none of these options are possible, then Out of Character statements should be put in brackets or parentheses, and kept to an absolute minimum.

III
Members will make no use of poisoned weapons in RP PvP, as these are a contradiction to the nature of Trinsic and its residents as a city founded on Honour. Necromancy is also forbidden, being an antithesis to all Virtuous behaviour.

IV
Members will make no use of magic weaponry in RP PvP, unless granted specific permission to do so by the guild leadership (the Nobility), and usually as a result of participation in a quest or other special event.

V
Members will adhere to the Rules of Engagement in any combat situations with warred (orange) guilds.

VI
Members will not commit any act of unlawful murder (attacking and killing of a blue without their mutual consent).

VII
Members should take any problems with other guilds, or another member in the Duchy, to either the Baron, Duke or Grand Master, in a private manner.

VIII
Members will follow any orders or directives given to them by those above them in the Duchy structure. Any disagreement with the order or action should be discussed in a private and respectful manner.

IX
Members are encouraged to help those they encounter around Trinsic whenever possible, being one of the most popular and busiest cities in Britannia. You should roleplay with everyone, whether green, orange or blue. Remember, today's passer by could be tomorrow's new recruit.

X
Members should aim to try and remain true to their characters and the setting of Ultima Online and the Duchy, and avoid anachronism (talking about or doing things which don't really belong in or are inappropriate to the medieval/fantasy setting of the game).

XI
Members will at no time use mounts in PvP (player versus player) combat against orange (warred) guilds.

Discipline
Extreme and/or repeated, consistent violation of the Code of Conduct should be reported to the Baron, Duke, or Grand Master, who will then discuss and agree on a suitable course of action to discpline the member. Dependant upon the extent to which the Code of Conduct has been broken, any of the following punishments may be carried out:

Reprimand - A private warning to the offender.
Censure - A public reprimand on the board.
Demotion - A reduction of title, usually only by one increment.
Suspension - A removal from the guild for a set amount of time.
Expulsion - A removal from the guild and permanent ban from rejoining.

Written by Sims Roggran
First Baron of Trinsic

Modified by Irvyn
Second Duke of Trinsic

Irvyn

1. First thing to note is that you must obviously be a member of the Duchy to get access ...

2. Register a user name here if you haven't already got one.

3. Log in and go to your user control panel (User CP).

4. Towards the bottom of the list of options on the left hand side you will find Group Memberships under the heading Miscellaneous.

5. When you click on that you will get a list of all the private forum usergroups that it is possible for you to apply for. There are some general ones at the top, then guild forums in alphabetical order, so scroll down until you find Duchy of Trinsic Private Forum.

6. To the right there is a link called Join Group. Click on that, which will bring up a screen asking for the reason why you want to join. Enter a reason and click on Send Request. You'll be returned to the list of User Groups and that's all you need to do.

7. Any of the mods can authorise you to join, and as soon as that's done, you'll see the forum with the DOT public one the next time you log in

Irvyn

Banks
B1 Bank of Britannia: Trinsic Branch ("West Bank")
B2 Trinsic Royal Bank ("North Bank")

Inns/Taverns
T1 Travellers Inn
T2 Keg and Anchor Tavern
T3 Rusty Anchor Inn
T4 Sons of the Sea Tavern

Stables
S1 Trinsic Stablery
S2 First Trinsic Stablery

Guardhouses etc
G1 North Guardhouse
G2 North West Guardhouse
G3 Jail
G4 West Guardhouse
G5 South Gate Guardhouse (currently the Embassy of Kaldor)
G6 East Guardhouse
G7 Barracks
(a) Messhall
(b) Barracks x 3
G8 Training Ground

Public Buildings/Areas
C1 Tinkers' Guild
C2 Counsellors' Guild West
C3 Meeting Hall
(i) Duke's meeting room
(ii) Filing room and records office
(iii) Duke's office
(iv) Justice's office and meeting room
C4 Brotherhood of Trinsic (Warriors' Guild)
C5 Trinsic Park
C6 Orphanage
C7 Counsellors' Guild South
C8 Docks
C9 Marketplace

Paladin Isle
P1 Paladins' Garden
P2 Paladins' Library
P3 Paladins' Shrine
P4 Trinsic Training Hall

Shops
1 Shining Path Armoury (Armourer, Forge)
2 Encyclopedia Magicka (Mage)
3 Britannia Provisions (Provisioner)
4 Baked Delights (Baker)
5 The Pearl of Trinsic (Jeweller)
6 Trinsic Healer (Healer)
7 Honorable Arms (Weapons)
8 Adventurer's Clothing (Tailor)
9 Trinsic Fine Skins (Tanner)
10 The Trinsic Cut (Butcher)

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Irvyn

DUCHY OF TRINSIC – 61 members as of 26th July 2008
(Members are listed if they have logged into game since 26th June)

Nobility and Ducal Court (10)
Duke of Trinsic Irvyn (138041080)
Duke's Son Isidore (441889343)
Trade Minister Kimi (62974372)
Justice Reann (159303979)
Countess Verity Stirling (97882651)
Lord Ikus (81801325)
Lady Alamandria (159726590)
Duke's Archivist Acelan Celestin (56061662)
Duke's Valet Fitzpaine (138041080)
Administrator Ricardo Ventura (138041080) Stoneholder*

* Gwen Irima and Adammair Walker have Emissary access for any membership problems in Irvyn’s absence. For Trinsic Alliance warring/peacing problems, Cenire Almatari for E-V and Verity Stirling for S&K have Warlord access.

Paladins (3)
Paladin of Honour Kai (483678688)
First Order Squire Kara Du'Monte (62308230)
First Order Squire Michael Hawk (441049714)

Duchy Guard (18)
Captain Dawn (278372764)
Surgeon/Detective Iljian (229027931)
Guardswoman Alusair (159303979)
Guardswoman Brynhild (Hildy) (private) Contact via Irvyn
Guardsman Kadul (18695557)
Guardswoman Leisa Llwyd (268351019)
Guardsman Sebastian (228561130)
Armsman Ataman Carsten (349671455)
Recruit Draven Leigh (56061662)
Armswoman Pistia (153345773)
Armsman Trevor (81801325)
Recruit Daniel (453750249)
Recruit Guy De Lyonesse (264148825)
Recruit Jean Quebec (100163233)
Recruit Liselle (278372764)
Recruit Marth (private) Contact via Irvyn
Recruit Taybard Jaekel (410107815)
Recruit Will Ditrich (371036919)

Citizenry (30)
Citizen Adammair Walker (33033321)
Citizen Amy Lee Johnson (431243542)
Citizen Dosei (444491335)
Citizen Gildram Lochlor (11009418)
Citizen Mephisto (349671455)
Citizen Meygan (private) Contact via Irvyn
Citizen Neferneferuaten (10288042)
Clerk Sakaki Mai (62974372)
Citizen Vincent Corona (272891928)
Citizen Virelle Juneaux (214675431)
Citizen Winifred (private) Contact via Irvyn
Trinsic Blacksmith Aeden Haart (56061662)
Trinsic Fletcher Aelred Bowmaker (138041080)
Dreamer Alraune Kestrel (33093714)
Animal Trainer Barbaretta (159303979)
Aduial Feredir Cenire Almatari (122488731)
Kaldorian Corwin (63872052)
Illithid Ctho'Kor (159303979)
Illithid Cthu'lhu (416063353)
Tano Orchal Draxandru Rose (122488731)
Mariner Eldran Haart (56061662)
Maranwe Gwen Irima (122488731)
Goatherd Jake (349671455)
Horned Elf Kendra (444491335)
Herbalist Madeline Warmbow (166691704)
Baby Ryan Tarenra (unknown) Contact via Stewan or T'lara
Trinsic Baker Stewan Seagull (53403360)
Tano Eden T'lara Flower (76594703)
Library Caretaker Vera Yael (220056294)
Telella Zefar Natereri (unknown) Contact via Gwen

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Irvyn

This is our current war status at 14th July 2007:

Blades for Hire (MERC) Neutral
Borough of Yew (B^Y) Friendly
Britannia Guards (LB) Friendly
Celts of Kallahar (Cel) Friendly
Community of Role-Players, Europa (CoR) Neutral
Community of Skara Brae (CS-B) Friendly
Dark Cloaks (DCL) Friendly
Deepwood ("D") Neutral
Dreamstone (DRM) Friendly
Floh'len d'Lloth (F^L) Neutral-Hostile
House of Tremere (Tre) Neutral
Knights and Mages of Kha (KMK) Neutral-Hostile
Knights Hospitaller (KH) Neutral
Knights of Virtue (KoV) Friendly
L' Qu'ellar's Elamshin (Q*E) Neutral
Legion of the Undead (L~U) Hostile
Loerdell village (VoL) Neutral
Magincia (Mgc) Neutral-Hostile
Orc Clan (Orcs) Hostile
Order of the Wolf (OW) Neutral
People of Sosaria (quest characters) (P-S) Neutral
Pirates of Bucc's Den (-B-) Neutral
Serfs (Srf) Friendly
Stirling & Kendall Trading Company (S&K) Allied
The Army of Kaldor (A^K) Hostile
The Baronship of Cove (BoC) Neutral
The Elven Guild (E-V) Allied
The Knights Templar (KT) Neutral
The Legion of New Haven (L^H) Neutral
The Scarlet Wenches (Wch) Neutral
The Shadow Court (SCT) Neutral
Township of Valoria (VLR) Friendly
Vesper (-V-) Neutral-Hostile
Vesper Trading Company (VTC) Neutral
Village of Silverleaf (Slf) Friendly

Bear in mind that your character can't see guild titles/abbreviations.
You may be able to recognise someone from Kaldor or a Vesper guard because of a uniform for example. But otherwise, unless you already know them, everyone should be treated as friendly or at least neutral. Their actions will prove otherwise if that is the case!

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