WELCOME, ONE AND ALL!

Welcome to Darkmoon's Finest! We are an RP-oriented neutral guild with an Alliance focus on Moon Guard. We specialize in the Darkmoon Faire and entertainment-styled campaigns and events.Darkmoon's Finest is a splinter group of the faire that handles talent scouting and advertisement, spearheaded by Darkmoon Isle locals at the behest of Silas Darkmoon himself. Drumming up attendance, hyping up the faire's monthly arrival, showcasing their talents, and scouting out promising performers are all tasks the Finest undertakes. Beyond their duties, the Finest are defined as a rag-tag family of talented individuals with an insatiable sense of wanderlust and a love for adventure.

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WHY JOIN THE FINEST?

★ Casual roleplay atmosphere with weekly events.
★ Volunteer RP mentors on-staff.
★ Guild bank with full sets of RP gear & Darkmoon quest items.
★ Internal roll system for DnD-styled storylines.
★ Fully realized Darkmoon lore & canon.
★ Network with other guilds to provide high-quality in-character entertainment services.

• THE SHOW MUST GO ON

The Darkmoon Faire, as most factions in Azeroth, seems to be one that evolved out of necessity. Sheltering the outcast and unwanted, none can quite recall when the tents were first pitched upon mainland soil, nor when the peculiar cant of carnie chatter became commonplace within Horde and Alliance settlements. These strangers brought with them wonders and sights from beyond the tides, but offered no stake in society, no fixed address, and plenty of words to charm their way into your pockets ...It is with such misgivings that the Faire is often regarded, seen as little else than a collective of swindlers and charlatans. The suspicion is mutual, and for good reason. Here today and gone tomorrow with nary a faction tie in sight, the carnies of Darkmoon are a superstitious lot that take far more than they give. The townies draw their line, imagining that surely you'd cheat them for little more than a stuffed bear in return! Why, haven't you heard that every barker this side of the isle is talking mighty sweet to those that will listen? Watch your coinpurse!The Darkmoon's Finest is a splinter group of the faire that seeks to remedy this divide. Started as a means to reach mainland audiences, The Finest handles talent scouting and advertisement, spearheaded by Darkmoon Isle locals at the behest of Silas Darkmoon himself. Drumming up attendance, hyping up the faire's monthly arrival, showcasing their talents, and scouting out promising performers are all tasks the Finest undertakes. Beyond their duties, the Finest are defined as a rag-tag family of talented individuals with an insatiable sense of wanderlust and a love for adventure.

WELCOME TO DARKMOON'S FINEST!

We are an RP-oriented neutral guild on Moon Guard with a focus in Darkmoon Faire and entertainment-styled campaigns and events.

The Finest aims to explore The Darkmoon Faire's many secrets, creating a melting pot of free spirited creatives that travel Azeroth to learn more about themselves and the mysterious forces at play on the Isle. Maybe you're not content settling down. Maybe you have a troubled past. Or maybe the road is better than whatever you've left behind. All are welcome amongst the Finest ... so long as you play by our rules.

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• EYES

Appointed by Silas himself, the Eyes of the Finest are a diverse group of go-getters that spearhead the troupe with an unfettered zeal for all things Darkmoon. An Eye is prized not for their performance talents, but for their exemplary leadership skills and penchant for perfectionism. As a council that democratically deliberates the well-being of the troupe, it's the Eyes that chart the Finest's routes, ensure the cohesion of the troupe as a whole, enact discipline, and act as diplomats to the mainland's people.Members of this division span all walks of life, from groundskeepers to poets, and diversity among its ranks is desired and celebrated. It is the duty of an Eye to lead the Finest not only as a troupe, but as a family. The qualities of fairness and intuition are highly prized and exercised regularly, and their guidance is pivotal to ensuring the continued success of the troupe.

• STAGE DIRECTORS

Right hand to the Eyes, the Stage Direction Division oversees the entertainment aspect of the Finest and works intimately with performers in order to ensure that the show must go on. It’s the directors that assign and train budding performers, experts at discerning the talents of others and where they would best be applied. Whether apprentice or expert, all performers will inevitably find themselves under a director’s tutelage.Though not entertainers in their own right, members of this division must be learned critics that scrutinize the arts with unparalleled precision. Behind every stage direction, song choice, and costume change is a calculated decision gleaned from hours of rehearsal overseen by a stage director. Members in this division are most comfortable acting behind the scenes, participating hands-on with entertainers and treating every moment on-stage as a learning experience. No one member vies for absolute leadership here, as a number of minds are desired in order to reach the most fair consensus in decision making.

• VIRTUOSOS

Masters of their craft, the virtuosos of the Finest are most at home plying their talents on stage and under the spotlight. Though the Faire celebrates the weird and unusual, virtuosos serve as crucial ambassadors in establishing goodwill between the troupe and the mainland. Members of this division are defined by the familiarity of their abilities, often boasting those whose skills are seen more favorably by the general public.Virtuosos deliberately divert from the carnie-fare that Darkmoon is known for, encompassing the talents of musicians, poets, dancers, and other such highly-regarded entertainers. Though they do not hold any more sway than their more peculiar peers, they are crucial in establishing a positive relationship with mainlanders. It is through their performances that outsiders can find common ground, ensorcelling skeptics into the Finest’s fold through fanciful songs and high-class showmanship.Virtuosos are a noteworthy bunch if not for the sheer amount of mainlanders that swell their numbers. Seasonal hires are popular here, as well as first-generation workers, nobles, and bluebloods that may not have intentions of staying with the faire in a long-term fashion.

• CARNIES

The lifeblood of the faire, carnies make up the bulk of the Finest and are a diverse bunch that tantalize and amaze the general public with acts covering the weird and whimsical. From sideshow oddities to accomplished feats of skill, there is never a dull moment within this division where the strange and unusual are eagerly welcomed with open arms.Between medical oddities, fire-breathers, sword-swallowers, contortionists, acrobats, and other such sideshow fare, the Finest offers outcasts a chance to earn their keep among their fellows. This turns what may be a curse into a lucrative venture, one that encourages independence even if such financial stability may earn the ire of a mainlander’s prejudices.Families flourish here, found or otherwise, often spanning the course of generations. A sense of immense pride and loyalty towards the faire prospers amongst carnies, if not solely for the stable livelihood that Silas Darkmoon has provided them in a world so antithetical to their existence.

• COOKIES

An army marches on its stomach, and the Finest is no different! Renowned for their fried carnival faire, Darkmoon's cookies are a resourceful bunch that keep the rest of the troupe well-fed with their culinary creations.Cookies are as comfortable in playing with their food as they are eating it. In fact, one would be remiss to neglect mentioning that the spirit of inventiveness is alive and well in this division! Experimentation is encouraged in order to deliver the most exciting in edible experiences to the ever-peckish public. Deep-fried, candied, shaken or stirred, cookies excel in providing an eclectic selection of food and drink befitting of any respectable midway.While their focus may be on feeding guests, cookies are also expected to use their practical know-how to keep the Finest fed as well. This group fosters a cunning resourcefulness, as their job requires them to forage from the world around them to whip up filling and frugal meals.

• BARKERS

Barkers are the movers and shakers of the Finest, ensnaring the public's attention through the use of their greatest weapon: their voices. It's this division that posts up at stalls and street corners, hawking the faire's sights and sounds to all that will listen. The talent diversity here is rivaled only by that of the carnies, if not for the sheer number of attractions that require their expertise.Whether it's through a well-placed quip or bombastic ballyhoo, barkers are masterful wordsmiths that excel in pulling in the crowd at any and all costs. A sharp tongue and discerning eye are in high demand here, as barkers are expected to push the right buttons in order to secure the patronage of hot-headed mainlanders. That being said, a gentle touch is not lost on barkers; they have learned that a bat of the lashes is often enough to swoon a stranger from their coin-purse.This division is perhaps the one that relies the most on teamwork, as a coordinated group of barkers can easily market a racket to such a degree that an entire crowd can be encouraged to part with their coin in exchange for as little as a few well-placed words. Barkers rarely work alone, and excel when building a productive rapport with their fellow carnies.

• MUSCLES

The Darkmoon Faire protects its own: mess with one carnie, and you’re sure to find that they’ve plenty of bigger, meaner friends on their side. The Finest is no different, employing strong-arms and bruisers to ensure the security of their troupe. A flexible bunch, Darkmoon’s “muscles” are able to defend against petty cutpurses and cantankerous drunks alike. They ensure that Azeroth’s roads are just that little bit safer for the Finest … and that mainlanders keep their prejudices far from the fairegrounds.The characteristic of loyalty is key here, as a member of this division is expected to put the faire above all other faction ties they may have and to ask few questions. Muscles also serve as de-facto peacekeepers, enacting the Faire’s own brand of justice upon any of their fellow carnies should the Eyes deem it fit.Muscles are expected to be exceedingly flexible, and may even be asked to procure particularly rare specimens for the faire’s Menagerie upon commission.

• STAGEHANDS

The unsung heroes of the Finest, stagehands work behind the scenes to ensure that Darkmoon's spotlight never dims. Working tirelessly to tend to performance grounds, pitch tents, and haul cargo, they are an invaluable asset to the troupe and are highly respected for the back-breaking work that they perform so effortlessly on a daily basis.The duties that can be attributed to stagehands span far beyond the custodial variety. From mending costumes to repairing caravans, members of this division are characterized by their ability to contribute to the inner-workings of the Finest. In addition to this, every stagehand is trained in first-aid to respond to the many risks inherent in high-stakes performances, meaning that those versed in healing magic are not an uncommon sight within their ranks.Every carnie has once been in the shoes of a stagehand and is expected to eventually climb towards their division of choice. While being a stagehand is not seen as an undesirable station, it is a rank that is imposed on newcomers to teach them the value of their backstage brethren and foster an appreciation for all that they do for the troupe.