About Us
Excerpts from, The History of the Guardsmen of the Free Peoples:
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...a small group of individuals, who were no longer content to allow things to continue down a road of despair, made a fateful decision it was time for the Free Peoples to step forward and share the burden of their protectors, the Rangers. The recent rumors of a shadow emerging from Angmar was the change of tide that caused many to take up arms. But as the Rangers knew so well, the enemy was indeed an ever threatening menace, one that never slept, always growing in strength, and with no regards for the value of life.
If they were to stand in the face of the enemy, they had to join together. Men had to set aside their own needs and take up a greater cause. Dwarves and Elves had to set aside their many years of differences and stand side-by-side. Even Hobbits had to find the courage to step beyond the boundaries of their land into an unknown large world. To take control of their intertwined destinies, they all had to unite as one. If they did not, they would be crushed beneath the feet of the enemy. Those not as lucky would become enslaved, witnessing not only the destruction of their homes but the demise of their loved ones.
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...as guardsmen to their fellow Free Peoples, they would not only defend their lands, but take the fight to the doorstep of the enemy. No longer would they sit idly by, waiting for their fate to be given to them at the end of a sword. The time to fight the forces of evil and to defend and uphold Middle-earth was at hand. The time had arrived for the Guardsmen of the Free Peoples to become a beacon of hope to all those oppressed by the enemy.
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The Guardsmen of the Free Peoples is a Rank 10, mixed kinship for the game, The Lord of the Rings Online. We are a small, social kinship, playing on the North America world, STING* (originally on VILYA* from 2008-2015, followed by GLADDEN* from 2015-2025).
The kinship was founded on keeping it a fun & relaxing, drama-free, mature environment with minimal rules while encouraging casual, light role-playing. Just like for many people, "real life" keeps us busy; when time permits, we enjoy being able to meet with friends online and protect the Free Peoples of Middle-earth from the forces of darkness.
* VILYA: This world was named after the Ring of Air, the mightiest of the Three Rings of the Elves, owned first by Gil-galad, who later gave it to Elrond. Made of gold and set with a large sapphire, it helps Elrond preserve the beauty of Rivendell.
* GLADDEN: This world had the name of two important places in Middle-earth, Gladden Fields and Gladden River. Gladden Fields was once a place where hobbits lived and the place where Sméagol (or Gollum), and Déagol came from. Gladden River was the river where Isildur was ambushed and killed by Orcs.
* STING: This world was named after Bilbo Baggins' weapon, an Elven blade constructed during the First Age. Bilbo later passed it on to Frodo Baggins, who carried it while on his quest to destroy the One Ring.
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Charter Members
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Alliances Guardsmen Alliance Program
Free Peoples Kinships
- Breetown Bandits
- Circle of Dwarves
- Circle of Elves
- Hammers of Moradin, The
- Swordsmen of the Free Peoples
Other
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Guardsmen Motto
.:. to defend and uphold .:.
de·fend
\di-'fend\
verb
to drive danger or attack away from
to take action against attack or challenge
up·hold
\əp-'hōld\
transitive verb
to support against an opponent
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
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Guardsmen Mission Statement
As Guardsmen of the Free Peoples:
.:. We will guard and defend Middle-earth with vigilance and force, warding off actual or threatened attacks.
.:. We will safeguard the Free Peoples, and uphold the laws of the land.
.:. We will give assistance to those in need, without any expectation of a reward.
.:. We will stand together as a united group against the enemies of Middle-earth, remaining loyal to our calling and our fellow Guardsmen.
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