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Welcome to The Order of the Grey Wardens!

As a newcomer to our region, you have three paths open to you in your time here which all offer different experiences: the warden, the guardian, and the resident. While each has a different focus, they are not mutually exclusive and all offer you the full benefits of being a part of the region. Everyone has different desires and levels of ability in this game, and we've crafted our organization to allow as many people to contribute to the cause as possible through these paths. You can also change your path at any time if you so desire.

The Order of the Grey Wardens (also called TGW) operates a little differently than other regions as this is primarily a military-based organization. The Order is led by the First Warden with day-to-day assistance from Commanders of the Grey, who are also called Warden-Commanders. There is the High Constable who acts as second-in-command to the First Warden, and the Chamberlain of the Grey who serves as the primary archivist and recordkeeper for the organization. Below the Commanders are the Constables of the Grey and then Lieuetenants of the Grey who take charge when their superiors are away and help with various tasks to keep things running smoothly. Further information on leadership and ranks can be found here.

Below you'll find descriptions of each path. All three of these paths offer levels of involvement in our regional Faction system if you're looking for ways to get more involved in the region with some friendly competition. If you haven't already, we strongly recommend you join our Discord to socialize with the community and ask any questions you might have!

The Path of the Warden is what you've heard about in our recruitment, on the gameplay forum, and in the angry wails of defeated Darkspawn.

Wardens take the fight directly to invaders during the two game updates that take place at 12 AM and 12 PM US Eastern Time respectively. As a Warden, you will usually conduct multiple operations per update and act as the first and greatest line of defense against invader attacks on vulnerable regions. Liberations of invader-held regions and counter-invasions of invader home regions are also conducted by Wardens at update as our primary strike force. Wardens are the most high-trained and effective force in the game, and each day will present a new challenge or threat to be faced.

Don't worry if you're new to the game or don't think you have enough experience, as we'll provide you with guides and training to help you find your way. As long as you can be online at 12 AM and/or 12 PM EST at least one day per week, then the life of a Warden is for you.

Discord is a requirement for Wardens, as is World Assembly membership, and you can sign up and seek security verification here: https://www.greywardens.xyz/forum/thread-3.html.

The Path of the Guardian is for warriors who are unable to engage the Darkspawn on the frontlines and yet are still willing and eager to fight the invader blight.

Busy during the game updates described above? No problem, you can still conduct military operations and make a difference as a Guardian. Guardians choose to guard and cleanse the regions of NationStates from the Darkspawn in-between update times with a more flexible schedule. Guardians move into target regions during the 12-hour windows between game updates and provide vital World Assembly endorsement support to their leading officers, as well as conducting restorative operations to regions and off update defenses.

If you can't be present for the game updates or are just too darn lazy to, then watch the RMB (Regional Message Board) and World Factbook Entry for Guardian missions which are updated every 12 hours.

There's no sign-up needed, but Discord is still the most efficient way to receive orders so it is recommended. More information on mission requirements and how to participate can be found here: page=dispatch/id=1628390

The Path of the Resident is for those who prefer to stay within the region and take the game at their own pace.

Just want to chill out and answer your issues? Not a problem! You can still lend a helping hand by joining the World Assembly and endorsing our delegate Witchcraft and Sorcery (How-To Guide). This will increase our regional sway in important World Assembly matters such as in Security Council Liberations to help vulnerable regions, as well as giving you a personal vote for whatever comes through the General Assembly and Security Council.

Being a resident still offers you the full benefits of the region and you're more than welcome to come chat in our Discord and participate in regional events or competitions. All you have to do is simply maintain a nation within the region and then you're considered a resident.

If you have any questions about NationStates, then you should check out this helpful guide to get you started and swing by our discord if you need more help.