The truth is that Dagorhir is just a game, but there's no reason why we cannot build something better off of what we love. Some people make great strides to help their fellow Dagorhirrim, to act nobly and bravely on the field, to be generous to new fighters when they have little time to devote to their own endeavors. Why can't we do that in the modern world? In a time where a person can get shot if they wear the wrong color on one side of the street, or everyone is trying to backstab their way up the corporate ladder, the smallest acts of kindest and maturity can turn our society around. It's about time we start taking responsibility for the fate and fortune of man.
Rangers of the Ilanese comes from the World of Pahmoten books. In the 17th Age, they were a united group of individuals who held in high regard what the Ilanese stood for. The story of the Ilanese belongs to all elves, coming from a legend revolving around the Cyran elf Eritas some 10,000 years earlier. Eritas founded the largest library known to K'lar, and also to--at the time--Pahmoten, but at her unexpected death, her last words instructed its closing until the arrival of the Ilanese. Roughly translated, Ilanese means "wolf warrior" in Elven. The Rangers adopted the contradictory nature of the title (for a wolf is part of a pack and also a loner) into their philosophy of self-sufficiency and charity.
Wow, you guys are hard core geeks. You believe you're actually rangers. You do realize Dagorhir is just a game, right?
First of all, if you think that already, I guess there's no changing your mind. Leave.
Does that mean the unit's going to go all vigilante and take the law into their own hands?
Absolutely not. We simply mean to make our own way, and our service is supposed to help others find theirs--it's not a free hand-out system. We do what is right because it is.
Words like ranger, hopeful, and earth pendant seem signficant to the unit. Why do you only capitalize them at the beginning of sentences?
Capitalizing implies titles, public recognition--two things that are never involved in the Rangers' ideology. The unit brings together individuals who celebrate the pack, who recognize the need for dedication to truth and integrity. A pledge to do right needs no reward; it's just something that should be done.
Then why do you capitalize Pledge?
Because the Pledge is greater than the ranger, greater than the unit, and should be designated as such.
Is that why you don't wear belt sashes either?
Correct. No tokens in the light of recognition or privilege are worn by the unit. The colors of green and gold are worn only on a voluntary basis, and usually only to minimize any confusion of our location on the battlefield.
How do I join?
Remember that this is a committment, not advancement. If you've seen us in action, or talked to our rangers and hopefuls and like what you see and feel, then look to the hopefuls' section on how to join.
I/my chapter/my unit/etc. would like to ally with/ask a favor of the unit.
Let one of our members know. We mainly look for groups/individuals of good standing and heading in a favorable direction. We'll get back to you as soon as all of our members have had the chance to weigh in on a decision.