Application Letter:
Do not removeGood members of Rhyme and Punishment
I will write a little bit about myself so you have a better understanding of who I am and why I might be a valuable asset to your group.
I have been a soldier from a very young age. I was born into a noble of house of Lordaeron many years ago. As it was customary in our family to start practicing the arts of war as soon as you can hold a sword, so did I. I spend my childhood reading about warfare and training sword fighting among other things. It might sound a little harsh for a child but it might very well be the reason why I have survived all these years. And it doesn’t mean I didn’t have a childhood at all. It was good times and I have nothing but fond memories.
At the age of 16 I became a knight in the armies of Lordaeron. This was right before the second war. Let me tell you, young men can be very foolish. Very foolish indeed. When news of a new orc invasion reached Lordaeron, we young knight were thrilled. However I learned quickly the true nature of war. Many battles I experienced and many friends I lost. I am sure many of you know what I am talking about.
The second war inspired me to become a paladin. Seeing brave men in shining armor charge into enemy lines made me want to join their ranks. I began training in the later parts of the war and officially became a paladin right after the war had ended.
After these events it feels like my life has been nothing but war. Lordaeron fell and although a group of us paladins stayed and tried to fight the scourge, we were eventually pushed out. We all went our separate ways and I ended up in Stormwind. Long story short I swore my loyalty to the new Alliance. I met many new friends, including Serendipity. It was mostly peaceful times. I chose to fight instead of being forced to fight.
A long time has passed since those days and it has not been peaceful. I’ve been gone for years. Spending my time in the Plaguelands hunting undead and fighting in wars. Now I have returned, hoping to connect to normal life as much as I can. Spend some time with good people like you.
I was a member of Rhyme and Punishment once. Vengeance and grief made me leave. And now I would like to come back home. I may be a little blunt at times. Sometimes even careless with my words. But I have trained all my life to protect those I care about and if it so happens that you or those close to you were in danger I would protect you all until my last breath.
Yours sincerely, Gaétan Valentino.
Name: Gaétan
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Class: Paladin
Level: 110
Is this your main or alt?: Main
Current main and secondary specialization: Retribution.
Current primary and secondary professions: Blacksmithing and mining
Realm of Origin: Moonglade
Amount of time you have been on this realm: Years
Did you start the character on this realm, or is it a transfer? If transfer, from where?: Started on this realm.
Current guild you are part of, and previous guilds you have been in (if any): Rhyme and Punishment of course and then a guild I helped lead some years ago.
Background of previous guilds:
Do not removeThere were some RP guilds back in vanilla. Don't even remember names anymore. In WotLK I was doing a little raiding and dungeoneering in a family guild. After that I have been to a few guilds which certainly aren't worth mentioning.
Since when have you been playing WoW?: Vanilla
Do you know, or have been referred by, a current member of RnP?: I know Serendipity! And now I know Shefaia of course.
Real age bracket: 26-30
Your country of residence: Finland
Your level of English: Good
What kind of a player are you in terms of time spent online?: Regular
Races / classes / factions your character hates or is "at war" with?: Orcs, forsaken and the horde in general. Doesn't like warlocks and death knights but tolerates them when it's for the Alliance.
How knowledgeable of the Warcraft lore are you?: Moderate
Your favourite WoW area, and why?:
Do not removeElwynn, Duskwood, Westfall, Stranglethorn Vale...there are too many. Basically all of Azeroth. Not Broken Isles. But the ones I mentioned by name I have fond memories of.
Your fondest RP memory:
Do not removeAll those endless evenings in Elwynn and Goldshire. Truly golden times. That was back in vanilla. Just so I don't sound too old who is always talking about the good old times... Roleplaying with Shefaia really needs to be mentioned here.
Why did you choose Rhyme and Punishment?:
Do not removeBecause I know the guild. I have been to many guilds since I left RnP and leaving must have been one of the worst decisions I have made ingame. The guilds I have tried have not been very friendly or been completely silent unless someone needs something. I have thought many times of coming back to RnP. Serendipity knows why I haven't. But then your folk encouraged me to join your guild so here we are.
Why do you think that we should invite you as a guild member?:
Do not removeI'm not a silent guy. If someone says something you can be certain I will join the conversation. Not always a good thing though...! I also help if I can. If there isn't any RL stuff stopping me or something like that. For example there is a rumour that I once farmed an insane amount of silk for a friend..
Are you willing to attend guild meetings?: Yes
Are you willing to attend guild RP events?: Yes
Any thoughts or questions you wish to ask the guild?:
Do not removeNice work with fixing my character name ban. Saved me whatever money it costs to change the name.