Greetings and good tidings.
In my studies thus far, I have happened across the writings of ancient Brother Ramar, who labored to tap the seven focal points of his body, mind and spirit. To this end, Brother Ramar sought out those primordial forces of the lands which, according to his findings within the Kai’Tung, corresponded to said foci. He scathed himself, surrendering to the land’s might and emerging stronger on the other side. When it was done, he branded his body at each focal point and reflected deeply on his experience.
I am fascinated by Brother Ramar’s efforts; we of this era stand to benefit by following in his footsteps and indeed seeking our own ways to test body, mind and spirit, yes?
Currently, I am in the process of fashioning brands in the same style as those used by Brother Ramar. Any among us who wish to feel their empowering sting need only to study his writings herein and walk as he did. Where great dedication is shown, there will be material rewards available to those who see merit in such things.
Dig deep.
On the Brands...
On Earth and the Root (Prerequisite: Guild Level 20)
“...experience through the centuries, and yet it was during my earliest days that I learned the most from the primal land itself...poisons and the crushing weight of stone would both ever waylay and guide me…"
Brother Ramar’s Ordeal
- Rewards: Up to 40K Gold and Prefix Title “Of the First Brand”
- Rewards: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
On Water and the Sacrum (Prerequisite: Guild Level 30 and completion of an ordeal on Earth and the Root)
“...until my hands and feet were raw, I climbed...and when the mountain would suffer me no longer, I fell...from the highest peak to the lowest chasm, swept out to sea, a ragdoll at the mercy of mighty Norland’s currents…”
Brother Ramar’s Ordeal
- Rewards: Up to 40K Gold and Prefix Title “Of the Second Brand”
- Rewards: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
On Fire and the Core (Prerequisite: Guild Level 40 and completion of an ordeal on Water and the Sacrum)
“...molten rock splattered and hissed on the ground before me...but I did not turn back, for my quest was to bathe in the lake of fire…”
Brother Ramar’s Ordeal
- Rewards: Up to 40K Gold and Prefix Title “Of the Third Brand”
- Rewards: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
On Air and the Heart (Prerequisite: Guild Level 50 and completion of an ordeal on Fire and the Core)
“...razor wind lashed me, like the buffeting wings of some monstrous demon bird, threatening to hurl me from those dizzying heights or simply snuff my life there on the mountainside...”
Brother Ramar’s Ordeal
- Rewards: Up to 60K Gold and Prefix Title “Of the Fourth Brand”
- Rewards: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
On the Body and the Throat (Prerequisite: Guild Level 60 and completion of an ordeal on Air and the Heart)
“...through twisting passes of ancient crags...through stinking quarries and ruins of lost industry...through ash-choked tunnels beneath the eyes of dragons and brigands...and finally to the ledge before that great yawning canyon I came…”
Brother Ramar’s Ordeal
- Rewards: Up to 80K Gold and Prefix Title “Of the Fifth Brand”
- Rewards: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
On the Mind and the Third Eye (Prerequisite: Guild Level 70 and completion of an ordeal on the Body and the Throat)
“...to willingly expose one’s mind to the realm’s darkest forces is to invite an eternity of madness and agony...these very obstacles we must master if we are to ever reach the pinnacle...and these are but two of the earliest handholds…”
Brother Ramar’s Ordeal
- Rewards: Up to 80K Gold and Prefix Title “Of the Sixth Brand”
- Rewards: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
On the Spirit and the Crown (Prerequisite: Guild Level 80 and completion of an ordeal on the Mind and the Third Eye)
“...long after the body and mind have both tested and broken, the spirit burns brightest, enduring within those of the will to coppice...”
Brother Ramar’s Ordeal
- Rewards: Up to 80K Gold and Prefix Title “Of the Seventh Brand”
- Rewards: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
On Ordeals All (Prerequisite: Full completion of Brother Ramar’s Ordeals or One’s Own Ordeals)
“...and at the end of this road I have reached the beginning, shattered and reborn...I am yet an infant begging to sup…”
Reflection on Brother Ramar’s Ordeals
- Reward: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
- Rewards: Choice of Item and Custom Prefix Title
On Rewards...
Only one item may be chosen per brand earned. Custom titles must be relevant to the ordeal from which you earn them.
On Earth and the Root / On Water and the Sacrum / On Fire and the Core / On Air and the Heart:
- Dull Wool Ring
- White Leather Ring
- Leather Wrist Guard
- Heated Wrist Guard
- Thick Braided Cord
- Spiritual Ring
- Spiritual Wrist Guard
- Sharpened Moon Sai
- Steel Sai