Shai-hulud's Will
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| Guild Summary | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2025-03-26 |
| Members | TBD |
| Focus | PvPvE |
| Membership | |
| Recruitment | Open |
| Platform | PC |
| Language | English |
| Timezones | EST |
| Activities | TBD |
| Play Style | |
| PVE | Yes |
| PVP | Yes |
| RP | Yes |
| Major House | Neutral |
| Links | |
| Discord | https://discord.gg/nzhF8RBp3H |
Purpose / Ethos
We are seeking committed players who are eager to immerse themselves in the world of Dune and contribute to the success of our guild and community. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the franchise and MMO's in general, Shai-hulud's Will welcomes you with open arms.
Recruitment Process
To join our ranks, simply follow these steps:
1. Connect with us on our Discord server https://discord.gg/nzhF8RBp3H to stay up-to-date on guild news and events 2. Fill out our brief application form on Discord to let us know more about you and your gaming experience 3. Connect with us on our Discord server to receive server Roles ect...
Ranks/Hierarchy
Guild Leader Officer Vice Officer Sergeant
Leadership
TBD
Guild Lore
The Fremen Dune Guild Shai-hulud’s Will Origins
The Fremen Dune Guild Shai-hulud’s Will was forged in the fires of conflict by Draleb, a legendary Fremen warrior. Years ago, Draleb ventured into the deep desert and faced a titanic sandworm. In a spice-fueled vision sparked by touching the beast, he saw the past, present, and future of Arrakis, recognizing the sandworms—Shai-Hulud—as divine arbiters of war and survival. Emerging from this ordeal, Draleb rallied his people and led them in a victorious battle against invaders, cementing the guild’s foundation as both a spiritual and martial order dedicated to enacting Shai-Hulud’s will.
Purpose The guild is the fierce guardian of Arrakis, blending spiritual reverence for Shai-Hulud with a relentless mission to defend the desert and its people. They interpret the sandworms’ actions as divine commands to wage war against threats, be it ecological imbalance or off-world exploitation, while ensuring the Fremen thrive through sustainable spice harvesting and martial dominance.
Structure The guild’s hierarchy reflects its dual nature as a spiritual and military force: Initiates: Recruits trained in desert survival, combat, and the ways of Shai-Hulud. Adepts: Elite worm riders and warriors skilled in guerrilla tactics and sacred rituals. Masters: Veteran commanders who lead in battle, train fighters, and interpret spice visions. Council of Elders: Strategic war leaders with a direct connection to Shai-Hulud, guiding the guild in times of conflict.
Practices Guild members undertake the Spice Trance, a ritual where massive doses of melange reveal Shai-Hulud’s battle plans through visions. They perform War Consecrations, blessing crysknives and armor in the sandworms’ name before combat, and hold ceremonies to honor fallen warriors and sanctify spice harvests as fuel for their holy wars.
Skills The guild’s members are unparalleled warriors, mastering: Worm Riding: Using sandworms as living siege engines to crush enemy lines or transport troops. Combat: Proficiency with crysknives, ranged weapons, and hand-to-hand fighting. Guerrilla Warfare: Experts in ambushes, hit-and-run strikes, and desert traps like spice blows or quicksand pits. Desert Mastery: Leveraging Arrakis’ harsh terrain to outmaneuver and destroy invaders.
Beliefs Shai-Hulud is the divine embodiment of war and justice, its will a call to arms. The guild believes that through battle, they honor the sandworms and secure Arrakis’ future, envisioning a day when their victories transform the desert into a paradise won through blood and faith.
Secrets The guild guards ancient texts and relics, hinting that the sandworms were engineered as weapons by a forgotten civilization. This secret fuels their conviction that Shai-Hulud demands they reclaim Arrakis as a fortress world to start the Holy Empire, free from foreign domination.
Role in Fremen Society The guild is the Fremen’s martial vanguard, leading tribes into battle and training young warriors in the art of war. They advise sietch leaders on defense and strategy, rallying the people as holy warriors in times of invasion. Their authority stems from both their combat prowess and their spiritual bond with Shai-Hulud.
Challenges External threats from off-world powers grow as spice exploitation intensifies, testing the guild’s strength. Internally, the Warriors of the Worm, a militant faction, push for preemptive strikes against invaders, clashing with the Shapers of Sand, who favor a defensive stance. This tension threatens to fracture the guild, even as it sharpens their resolve.
The Legend of the First Warrior Draleb’s tale is the guild’s martial heartbeat. After his vision, he returned to his sietch and united the Fremen in a legendary campaign against off-world oppressors. Wielding his cryssword and guided by Shai-Hulud’s will, he turned the desert into a graveyard for invaders, proving the guild’s destiny as protectors and avengers of Arrakis.
Through their unmatched martial skill, tactical brilliance, and unyielding devotion to Shai-Hulud, the Fremen Dune Guild Shai-hulud’s Will stands as an indomitable force, waging a holy war to safeguard the desert and its sacred legacy.
"The desert is our shield, Shai-Hulud our sword." - Draleb the first warrior
Known Allegiances or Rivalries
TBD
Other Activities
TBD